Daily Static MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams
Subject : Polity
1. With reference to the Government of India Act, 1919, consider the following statements:
1. Through this Act, the central control over the states was
reduced by identifying and separating the list of central and provincial
subjects.
2. It extended the principle of separate electorates on communal lines to Sikhs,
Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians and Europeans as well.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 Nor 2
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
- The Indian Parliament Act, 1919 was passed by the British Parliament, whose objective was to establish a progressively responsible government in India. Central control over the states was reduced by separating the list of central and provincial subjects. The Central and Provincial Legislative Councils were empowered to legislate on the subjects in their lists. But the structure of government remained central and unitary. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Out of the six members of the Viceroy’s Executive Council (except the Commander-in-Chief) three members were required to be Indian. Separate elections were also held for Sikhs and Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians and Europeans on communal lines. Hence, statement 2 is also correct.
2. Consider the following statements:
Statement-1: The Constitution Amendment Bill
must be passed by a two-thirds majority of the members of each House present and
voting.
Statement-2: A deadlock arising out of disagreement between the two
Houses on such a Bill should be resolved by a joint sitting of both the Houses.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and
Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-1
(c) Statement-1 is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
Answer: (C)
Explanation:
- The bill must be passed by a special majority in each House i.e. by a majority (i.e more than 50%) of the total membership of the House and by a two-thirds majority of the members present and voting from the House. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- Each house has to pass the bill separately. In case of disagreement between the two Houses, there is no provision for holding a joint sitting of both the Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passing of the Bill. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
3. With which of the following was the report of the Punchhi Commission related?
1. Centre-State Relations
2. Fiscal Federalism
3. Electoral Reforms
4. Creation of New States
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (A)
Explanation: The Second Commission on Centre-State Relations was set up by the Government of India in April 2007 under the chairmanship of former Chief Justice of India Madan Mohan Punchhi. Considering the sea changes in India’s politics and economy, there was a need to look into the issues of Centre-State relations as the Sarkaria Commission last looked at the issue of Centre-State relations two decades ago.
4. With reference to the District planning Committee, consider the following statements.
1. The major function of the district planning committee is
to consolidate the plans prepared by district panchayats and municipalities.
2. It is Mandatory for every state to constitute a district planning committee.
3. All the members of a district planning committee are elected by the elected
members of the district panchayats and municipalities.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
- Every state shall constitute at the district level, a district planning committee to consolidate the plans prepared by panchayats and municipalities in the district. Hence, statement 1 and 2 are correct.
- The act lays down that four-fifths of the members of a district planning committee should be elected by the elected members of the district panchayats and municipalities in the district from amongst themselves. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
5. Consider the following statements, regarding the Governor:
1. During his term of office, the governor is immune to any
criminal proceedings even in respect of his personal acts.
2. President may appoint the chief justice of the concerned state high court
temporarily to discharge the functions of the governor of that state.
3. He acts as the vice-chancellor of universities in the state.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (A)
Explanation:
- Like the President, the governor is also entitled to several privileges and immunities from legal liability of his acts. During his term of office, he is immune to any criminal proceedings, even in respect of his personal acts. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The President can make such provision as he thinks fit for the discharge of the functions of the governor in any contingency not provided in the Constitution, for example, the death of a sitting governor. Thus, the chief justice of a concerned state high court may be appointed temporarily to discharge the functions of the governor of that state. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- He acts as the chancellor of universities in the state. He also appoints the vice-chancellors of universities in the state. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect.
