[Solutions] – Monday Polity Quiz #11

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How is your preparation going for UPSC IAS Prelims Examination 2016? Hope you are preparing on the right track. Now these are the solution set of Monday Polity Quiz #10. Cross check your answer with our answer key and explanations. And write down your correct and incorrect in comment section. This will help you to compare your performance with others.

[Solutions]

Q1. Consider the following statements:

1. An amendment to the constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only

2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the states of India

Which of the following statements given above are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans d) : A bill to amend the constitution can be introduced in either of the houses. In case of changes in the federal character, the bill must be ratified by half of the state legislatures in India.

 

Q2. The parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

a) With the consent of the half of the total number of states

b) With the consent of majority states

c) With the consent of states concerned

d) Without the consent of any state

Ans d) Parliament can act on its own while making laws for implementing international treaties.

 

Q3. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

1. Members of the cabinet are members of the parliament

2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence of the parliament

3. Cabinet is headed by the head of the state

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 3 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans a)  Cabinet is headed by the head of the govt. (PM) and not by the head of the state (President). Rest all the statements are true.

 

Q4. Consider the following statements

1. The council of ministers in the centre shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha

2. The union ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the president of India

3. The PM shall communicate to the president about the proposals for legislation

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans d) All the statements are true

 

Q5. 73^rd Amendment Act 1992 of the Indian Constitution,  provides for which of the following

1. Reservation of not more than 1/3rd of the seats for women in the Panchayats.

2. Conduct of elections to panchayats by the State Election Commission.

3. Establishing a State Finance Commissions

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1 only

b)1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans c) Reservation of not less than 1/3rd seats for women in Panchayats

 

Q6. The Writ of Prohibition on be issued only against

1. Judicial authorities

2. Quasi – Judicial authorities

3. Legislative bodies

Which of the above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 1 and 2 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans c) The writ of prohibition can not be issued for legislative bodies, administrative authorities and private individuals.

 

Q7. The right which is available only to citizens are

1. Freedom of speech, assembly and association.

2. Freedom to carry on any occupation,trade or business.

3. Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the
territory of India.

4. Right to constitutional remedies.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a) 1, 2, 3 and 4

b) 1, 2 and 3

c) 1 and 2

d) 1 and 3

Ans b) Rights under Article 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30 are available only to the citizens. Rest are available to both the citizens as well as the foreigners.

 

Q8. Consider the following statements

1. Council of Ministers are appointed by the Prime Minister.

2. Allocation of portfolios to the Council of Ministers is done by the President.

3. The advice tendered to the President by the Council of Ministers is binding.

4. Council of Ministers are individually responsible to the President

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

a)1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 3 and 4

c) 3 and 4

d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Ans c) CoM are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister. Portfolio allocation to CoM is done by the PM.

 

Q9. Which of the following does not come under the ambit of the Directive Principles of State Policy?

a) To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor

b) To provide opportunities for healthy development of children

c) To protect public property and to abjure violence

d) To separate the judiciary from the executive

Ans c)

 

Q10. Consider the following statement regarding the office of the Governor

1. The only qualification required to become a governor is that he must have completed the age of 35 years

2. The advice tendered by the Council of Ministers is binding on the Governor

3. Constitution envisages the possibility of the Governor acting at times as per his discretion.

Which of the statements given above is/are true?

a) 1 and 2

b) 2 and 3

c) 2 only

d) 3 only

Ans d)  There are two requirements defined by the constitution: 1. Governor should be a citizen of India 2. He must have completed 35 years of age.

The advice tendered by to CoM is not binding on the governor.