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UPSC Static Quiz - 2020 : IASbaba's Daily Static Quiz - POLITY [Day 9]
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Consider the following statements
- If the office of President falls vacant by death, the newly elected President will remain in office for a full term of five years.
- When any person is acting as President, he enjoys all powers and immunities of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (d)
If the office of President falls vacant by resignation, death, or removal the newly elected President will remain in office for a full term of five years.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
When any person, ie, Vice-President, chief justice of India, or the Senior most judge of the Supreme Court is acting as the President or discharging the functions of the President, he enjoys all the powers and immunities of the President and is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as are determined by the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Solution (d)
If the office of President falls vacant by resignation, death, or removal the newly elected President will remain in office for a full term of five years.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
When any person, ie, Vice-President, chief justice of India, or the Senior most judge of the Supreme Court is acting as the President or discharging the functions of the President, he enjoys all the powers and immunities of the President and is entitled to such emoluments, allowances and privileges as are determined by the Parliament.
Hence Statement 2 is correct.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Consider the following statements
- President can appoint any member of the Lok Sabha to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker fall vacant.
- Vice-President can appoint any member of the Rajya Sabha to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman fall vacant.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
President can appoint any member of the Lok Sabha to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker fall vacant.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
President can appoint any member of the Rajya Sabha to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman fall vacant.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
President can appoint any member of the Lok Sabha to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker fall vacant.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
President can appoint any member of the Rajya Sabha to preside over its proceedings when the offices of both the Chairman and the Deputy Chairman fall vacant.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Consider the following statements
- When a bill passed by a State Legislature is reserved for consideration of the President, he cannot return the bill for reconsideration.
- Absolute Veto has never been used by any Indian President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (d)
When a bill passed by a State Legislature is reserved for consideration of the President, he can return the bill for reconsideration. (Except for Money Bill)
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Absolute Veto has been used by Indian Presidents. In 1954, President Dr. Rajendra Prasad withheld his assent to the PEPSU Appropriation Bill. The bill was passed by the Parliament when the President’s Rule was in operation in the state of PEPSU. But, when the bill was presented to the President for his assent, the President’s Rule was revoked.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (d)
When a bill passed by a State Legislature is reserved for consideration of the President, he can return the bill for reconsideration. (Except for Money Bill)
Hence Statement 1 is incorrect.
Absolute Veto has been used by Indian Presidents. In 1954, President Dr. Rajendra Prasad withheld his assent to the PEPSU Appropriation Bill. The bill was passed by the Parliament when the President’s Rule was in operation in the state of PEPSU. But, when the bill was presented to the President for his assent, the President’s Rule was revoked.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Consider the following statements:
- An ordinance can also be issued when only one House of Parliament is in session.
- The ordinance-making power of the President in India is borrowed from the Constitution of USA.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
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Solution (b)
An ordinance can also be issued when only one House is in session because a law can be passed by both the Houses and not by one House alone.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The ordinance-making power of the President in India is rather unusual and not found in most of the democratic Constitutions of the world including that of USA, and UK.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
An ordinance can also be issued when only one House is in session because a law can be passed by both the Houses and not by one House alone.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
The ordinance-making power of the President in India is rather unusual and not found in most of the democratic Constitutions of the world including that of USA, and UK.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Electoral College for election of Vice-President consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament.
- The resolution for removal of Vice-President should be passed in both the Houses with special majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Solution (a)
Electoral College for election of Vice-President consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament. It does not include the members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
He can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. This means that this resolution should be passed in the Rajya Sabha by an effective majority and in the Lok Sabha by a simple majority.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (a)
Electoral College for election of Vice-President consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament. It does not include the members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
Hence Statement 1 is correct.
He can be removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by the Lok Sabha. This means that this resolution should be passed in the Rajya Sabha by an effective majority and in the Lok Sabha by a simple majority.
Hence Statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Consider the following statements:
- The Constitution does not contain any procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister
- A person who is not a member of either House of Parliament cannot be appointed as Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (b)
The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
In 1997, the Supreme Court held that a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as Prime Minister for six months, within which, he should become a member of either House of Parliament; otherwise, he ceases to be the Prime Minister.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Solution (b)
The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Prime Minister.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
In 1997, the Supreme Court held that a person who is not a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as Prime Minister for six months, within which, he should become a member of either House of Parliament; otherwise, he ceases to be the Prime Minister.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Consider the following statements with regard to powers of the Prime Minister:
- The Prime Minister can ask a minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.
- The resignation or death of an incumbent Prime Minister dissolves the council of ministers within six months.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
Solution (a)
He can ask a minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The resignation or death of an incumbent Prime Minister automatically dissolves the council of ministers and thereby generates a vacuum.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect
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Solution (a)
He can ask a minister to resign or advise the President to dismiss him in case of difference of opinion.
Hence statement 1 is correct.
The resignation or death of an incumbent Prime Minister automatically dissolves the council of ministers and thereby generates a vacuum.
Hence statement 2 is incorrect
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
With regard to Attorney General for India, the highest law officer in the country, Consider the following statements:
- The office of the Attorney General is not created by the Constitution.
- His/Her term of office is not fixed by the Constitution.
- The Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his/her removal.
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
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Solution (a)
The Constitution (Article 76) has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India. He is the highest law officer in the country.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The term of office of the Attorney General is not fixed by the Constitution.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
The Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his/her removal. He/She holds office during the pleasure of the president.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Solution (a)
The Constitution (Article 76) has provided for the office of the Attorney General for India. He is the highest law officer in the country.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The term of office of the Attorney General is not fixed by the Constitution.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
The Constitution does not contain the procedure and grounds for his/her removal. He/She holds office during the pleasure of the president.
Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
Who among the following are entitled to Parliamentary Privileges?
- Attorney General
- Comptroller and Auditor General
- Union ministers
- President
- Advocate-general of the state
Select the correct answer using the code below:
Correct
Solution (d)
- Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members. The Constitution has also extended the privileges to the state legislature.
- These include Attorney General, advocate-general of the state, Union Ministers and state ministers.
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Solution (d)
- Parliamentary privileges are special rights, immunities and exemptions enjoyed by the two Houses of Parliament, their committees and their members. The Constitution has also extended the privileges to the state legislature.
- These include Attorney General, advocate-general of the state, Union Ministers and state ministers.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Consider the following statements:
- Article 74 states that the council of ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
- Any exercise of executive power by the President without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers is considered to be unconstitutional
Which of the statements given above is/are NOT CORRECT?
Correct
Solution (a)
Article 75 clearly states that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. This means that all the ministers own joint responsibility to the Lok Sabha for all their acts of omission and commission.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The president cannot exercise the executive power without the aid and advise of the council of ministers. Any exercise of executive power without the aid and advice will be unconstitutional as being violative of Article 74’.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Solution (a)
Article 75 clearly states that the council of ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. This means that all the ministers own joint responsibility to the Lok Sabha for all their acts of omission and commission.
Hence statement 1 is incorrect.
The president cannot exercise the executive power without the aid and advise of the council of ministers. Any exercise of executive power without the aid and advice will be unconstitutional as being violative of Article 74’.
Hence statement 2 is correct.
