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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 45]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements regarding The Protection of Human Rights Act:
- A person appointed as a Member of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
- The functions relating to human rights in case of Union territory of Delhi shall be dealt with by the National Human Rights Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (a)
A person appointed as a Member of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The functions relating to human rights in case of Union territory of Delhi shall be dealt with by the National Human Rights Commission.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (a)
A person appointed as a Member of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The functions relating to human rights in case of Union territory of Delhi shall be dealt with by the National Human Rights Commission.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Information Act:
- The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
- The salaries and allowances payable to the Chief Information Commissioner shall be the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (d)
The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chief Information Commissioner and the Information Commissioners shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (d)
The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of the Chief Information Commissioner and the Information Commissioners shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements regarding THE MUSLIM WOMEN (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS ON MARRIAGE) ACT, 2019:
- The Act extend to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Act doesn’t apply, when the pronouncement of talaq by a Muslim husband upon his wife is in the written form.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
The Act extend to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Any pronouncement of talaq by a Muslim husband upon his wife, by words, either spoken or written or in electronic form or in any other manner whatsoever, shall be void and illegal.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
The Act extend to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Any pronouncement of talaq by a Muslim husband upon his wife, by words, either spoken or written or in electronic form or in any other manner whatsoever, shall be void and illegal.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements regarding The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019:
- As the Act doesn’t provide an alternative, a minor child has to wait up to 18 years in order to make an application to the District Magistrate for issuing a certificate of identity as a transgender person.
- Prime Minister shall act as an ex-officio chairperson of the National Council for Transgender Persons mentioned in the Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (c)
In the case of a minor child, an application to the District Magistrate for issuing a certificate of identity as a transgender person shall be made by a parent or guardian of such child.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Union Minister in-charge of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment shall act as an ex-officio chairperson of the National Council for Transgender Persons mentioned in the Act.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (c)
In the case of a minor child, an application to the District Magistrate for issuing a certificate of identity as a transgender person shall be made by a parent or guardian of such child.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
The Union Minister in-charge of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment shall act as an ex-officio chairperson of the National Council for Transgender Persons mentioned in the Act.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 :
- It reduces the time period for renewal of Licence for acquisition and possession of firearms and ammunition from five years to three years.
- Whoever, by using force, takes the firearm from the police or armed forces shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
It increases the time period for renewal of Licence for acquisition and possession of firearms and ammunition from three years to five years.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Whoever, by using force, takes the firearm from the police or armed forces shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (b)
It increases the time period for renewal of Licence for acquisition and possession of firearms and ammunition from three years to five years.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Whoever, by using force, takes the firearm from the police or armed forces shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements
- Though the Constitution has abandoned the system of separate electorate, it provides for the system of communal representation by reserving seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the Lok Sabha.
- Though the Constitution has adopted the system of proportional representation in the case of Rajya Sabha, it has not preferred the same system in the case of Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (b)
Though the Constitution has abandoned the system of communal representation, it provides for the reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the Lok Sabha on the basis of population ratios.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Though the Constitution has adopted the system of proportional representation in the case of Rajya Sabha, it has not preferred the same system in the case of Lok Sabha. Instead, it has adopted the system of territorial representation for the election of members to the Lok Sabha.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (b)
Though the Constitution has abandoned the system of communal representation, it provides for the reservation of seats for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in the Lok Sabha on the basis of population ratios.
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Though the Constitution has adopted the system of proportional representation in the case of Rajya Sabha, it has not preferred the same system in the case of Lok Sabha. Instead, it has adopted the system of territorial representation for the election of members to the Lok Sabha.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to Constitution of India:
- Territorial integrity or continued existence of any State is not guaranteed by the Constitution.
- The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth but not on the ground of residence.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
Territorial integrity or continued existence of any state is not guaranteed by the Constitution.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth but not on the ground of residence.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (c)
Territorial integrity or continued existence of any state is not guaranteed by the Constitution.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The Constitution prohibits discrimination against any citizen on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth but not on the ground of residence.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Consider the following statements in regard to Council of Ministers:
- It is the duty of every minister to stand by cabinet decisions and support them both within and outside the Parliament.
- President can remove a minister even at a time when the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
It is the duty of every minister to stand by cabinet decisions and support them both within and outside the Parliament. If any minister disagrees with a cabinet decision and is not prepared to defend it, he must resign.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
President can remove a minister even at a time when the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
It is the duty of every minister to stand by cabinet decisions and support them both within and outside the Parliament. If any minister disagrees with a cabinet decision and is not prepared to defend it, he must resign.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
President can remove a minister even at a time when the council of ministers enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
With reference to Election Commission of India, Consider the following statements:
- The President has the power to increase/decrease the number of Election Commissioners in the Election Commission.
- A Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Which of the above statement[s] is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners, if any, as the President may from time to time fix.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
A Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The Election Commission shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other Election Commissioners, if any, as the President may from time to time fix.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
A Regional Commissioner shall not be removed from office except on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The lists of the SCs or STs vary from state to state.
- Any inclusion or exclusion of any caste or tribe from Presidential notification can be done only by the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (c)
The lists of the SCs or STs vary from state to state and union territory to union territory.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Any inclusion or exclusion of any caste or tribe from Presidential notification can be done only by the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (c)
The lists of the SCs or STs vary from state to state and union territory to union territory.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
Any inclusion or exclusion of any caste or tribe from Presidential notification can be done only by the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
