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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 42]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Before each biennial election to the Legislative Council of each State having such Council, the President may appoint (after consultation with the Election Commission) Regional Commissioners to assist the Election Commission.
- According to the Constitution, the tenure of office of the Regional Commissioners shall be such as the President may by rule determine.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (d)
Before each biennial election to the Legislative Council of each State having such Council, the President may also appoint after consultation with the Election Commission such Regional Commissioners as he may consider necessary to assist the Election Commission in the performance of the functions conferred on the Commission.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Election Commissioners and the Regional Commissioners shall be such as the President may by rule determine
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
Before each biennial election to the Legislative Council of each State having such Council, the President may also appoint after consultation with the Election Commission such Regional Commissioners as he may consider necessary to assist the Election Commission in the performance of the functions conferred on the Commission.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The conditions of service and tenure of office of the Election Commissioners and the Regional Commissioners shall be such as the President may by rule determine
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Legislature of a State may from time to time by law make provision (in so far as provision in that behalf is not made by Parliament) with respect to all matters relating to the elections to either House of the Legislature of the State including the preparation of electoral rolls.
- There shall be two electoral rolls for every territorial constituency, one for election to either House of Parliament and one for election to the either House of the Legislature of a State.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and in so far as provision in that behalf is not made by Parliament, the Legislature of a State may from time to time by law make provision with respect to all matters relating to, or in connection with, the elections to the House or either House of the Legislature of the State including the preparation of electoral rolls and all other matters necessary for securing the due constitution of such House or Houses.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
There shall be one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Subject to the provisions of this Constitution and in so far as provision in that behalf is not made by Parliament, the Legislature of a State may from time to time by law make provision with respect to all matters relating to, or in connection with, the elections to the House or either House of the Legislature of the State including the preparation of electoral rolls and all other matters necessary for securing the due constitution of such House or Houses.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
There shall be one general electoral roll for every territorial constituency for election to either House of Parliament or to the House or either House of the Legislature of a State.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Commission for Scheduled Tribes:
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes shall have the power to regulate its own procedure.
- The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes shall have the power to regulate its own procedure.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes shall have the power to regulate its own procedure.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and other Members of the Commission shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding National Commission for Backward Classes:
- It shall be the duty of the Commission to participate and advise on the socio-economic development of the socially and economically backward classes.
- The Commission became a Constitutional body through Constitution (Ninety Second Amendment) Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (c)
It shall be the duty of the Commission to participate and advise on the socio-economic development of the socially and educationally backward classes and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union and any State.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Commission became a Constitutional body through Constitution (One Hundred and Second Amendment) Act, 2018.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
It shall be the duty of the Commission to participate and advise on the socio-economic development of the socially and educationally backward classes and to evaluate the progress of their development under the Union and any State.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Commission became a Constitutional body through Constitution (One Hundred and Second Amendment) Act, 2018.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- According to the Constitution, Parliament shall determine the procedure to be followed by the Goods and Services Tax Council in the performance of its functions.
- Every decision of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall be taken at a meeting, by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the total members of the Goods and Services Tax Council.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
According to the Constitution, The Goods and Services Tax Council shall determine the procedure in the performance of its functions.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Every decision of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall be taken at a meeting, by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
According to the Constitution, The Goods and Services Tax Council shall determine the procedure in the performance of its functions.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Every decision of the Goods and Services Tax Council shall be taken at a meeting, by a majority of not less than three-fourths of the weighted votes of the members present and voting.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Governor of a state shall constitute a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the panchayats after every five years.
- The Governor shall place the recommendations of the commission along with the action taken report before the state legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Governor of a state shall constitute a finance commission to review the financial position of the panchayats after every five years.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Governor shall place the recommendations of the commission along with the action taken report before the state legislature.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
The Governor of a state shall constitute a finance commission to review the financial position of the panchayats after every five years.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Governor shall place the recommendations of the commission along with the action taken report before the state legislature.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements.
- Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission as a quasi-federal body.
- The Constitution envisages the Finance Commission as the balancing wheel of fiscal federalism in India.
- The Fifteenth Finance Commission headed by Shri. N.K.Singh makes recommendations for the five years commencing from April 1, 2020.
Which of the above statements is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (a)
Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission as a quasi-judicial body.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Fiscal federalism implies the division of financial powers and responsibility between the center and the federal units. Indian constitution provides for Finance Commission under Article 280 to balance the wheel of fiscal federalism.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission headed by Shri. N.K.Singh makes recommendations for the five years commencing from April 1, 2020.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (a)
Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission as a quasi-judicial body.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Fiscal federalism implies the division of financial powers and responsibility between the center and the federal units. Indian constitution provides for Finance Commission under Article 280 to balance the wheel of fiscal federalism.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The Fifteenth Finance Commission headed by Shri. N.K.Singh makes recommendations for the five years commencing from April 1, 2020.
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
With reference to Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Consider the following statements?
- The President determines the composition of Union Public Service Commission.
- The jurisdiction of UPSC can be extended by the Parliament
- The UPSC is not consulted while making reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The President determines the composition of Union Public Service Commission.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The jurisdiction of UPSC can be extended by the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The UPSC is not consulted while making reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (d)
The President determines the composition of Union Public Service Commission.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The jurisdiction of UPSC can be extended by the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The UPSC is not consulted while making reservations of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class of citizens
Hence Statement 3 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Which of the following is/are the functions of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes:
- Investigation and monitoring of all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the SCs and evaluating their working.
- According to the Constitution, the Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes.
- The commission presents an annual report to the Parliament upon their working.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Correct
Solution (c)
Investigation and monitoring of all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the SCs and evaluating their working.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
According to the Constitution, the Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The commission presents an annual report to the President (not Parliament) upon their working.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
Investigation and monitoring of all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the SCs and evaluating their working.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
According to the Constitution, the Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Castes.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
The commission presents an annual report to the President (not Parliament) upon their working.
Hence Statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which of the following is/are not considered as Constitutional bodies in india?
- National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
- National Commission for Minorities
- National Human Rights Commission
- Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
- Advocate General of the State
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
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Solution (a)
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (ST’s), Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, Advocate General of the State is a constitutional body.
National Commission for Women (1992), the National Commission for Minorities (1993), the the National Human Rights Commission (1993) and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (2007) are statutory bodies.
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Solution (a)
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (SCs) & Scheduled Tribes (ST’s), Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, Advocate General of the State is a constitutional body.
National Commission for Women (1992), the National Commission for Minorities (1993), the the National Human Rights Commission (1993) and the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (2007) are statutory bodies.
