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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
In the context of Indian Polity, which of the following statements is not correct regarding the effects of a national emergency?
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Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: While a proclamation of a National Emergency is in force, the normal fabric of the Centre-state relations undergoes a basic change. This can be studied under three heads, namely, executive, legislative and Financial.- During a national emergency, the executive power of the Centre extends to directing any state regarding the manner in which its executive power is to be exercised. In normal times, the Centre can give executive directions to a state only on certain specified matters. However, during a national emergency, the Centre becomes entitled to give executive directions to a state on ‘any’ matter. Thus, the state governments are brought under the complete control of the Centre, though they are not suspended. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
- During a national emergency, the Parliament becomes empowered to make laws on any subject mentioned in the State List. Although the legislative power of a state legislature is not suspended, it becomes subject to the overriding power of the Parliament. Thus, the normal distribution of the legislative powers between the Centre and states is suspended, though the state Legislatures are not suspended. In brief, the Constitution becomes unitary rather than federal.
- While a proclamation of national emergency is in operation, the President can modify the constitutional distribution of revenues between the centre and the states. This means that the president can either reduce or cancel the transfer of finances from the Centre to the states. Such modification continues till the end of the financial year in which the Emergency ceases to operate. Also, every such order of the President has to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament.
- While a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation, the life of the Lok Sabha may be extended beyond its normal term (five years) by a law of Parliament for one year at a time (for any length of time). However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the emergency has ceased to operate. Similarly, the Parliament may extend the normal tenure of a state legislative assembly (five years) by one year each time (for any length of time) during a national emergency, subject to a maximum period of six months after the Emergency has ceased to operate.
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Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: While a proclamation of a National Emergency is in force, the normal fabric of the Centre-state relations undergoes a basic change. This can be studied under three heads, namely, executive, legislative and Financial.- During a national emergency, the executive power of the Centre extends to directing any state regarding the manner in which its executive power is to be exercised. In normal times, the Centre can give executive directions to a state only on certain specified matters. However, during a national emergency, the Centre becomes entitled to give executive directions to a state on ‘any’ matter. Thus, the state governments are brought under the complete control of the Centre, though they are not suspended. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
- During a national emergency, the Parliament becomes empowered to make laws on any subject mentioned in the State List. Although the legislative power of a state legislature is not suspended, it becomes subject to the overriding power of the Parliament. Thus, the normal distribution of the legislative powers between the Centre and states is suspended, though the state Legislatures are not suspended. In brief, the Constitution becomes unitary rather than federal.
- While a proclamation of national emergency is in operation, the President can modify the constitutional distribution of revenues between the centre and the states. This means that the president can either reduce or cancel the transfer of finances from the Centre to the states. Such modification continues till the end of the financial year in which the Emergency ceases to operate. Also, every such order of the President has to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament.
- While a proclamation of National Emergency is in operation, the life of the Lok Sabha may be extended beyond its normal term (five years) by a law of Parliament for one year at a time (for any length of time). However, this extension cannot continue beyond a period of six months after the emergency has ceased to operate. Similarly, the Parliament may extend the normal tenure of a state legislative assembly (five years) by one year each time (for any length of time) during a national emergency, subject to a maximum period of six months after the Emergency has ceased to operate.
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements regarding Cabinet Committees:
1. They are set up by the President under the Government of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961.
2. Its members include only Cabinet Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation:- Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional bodies, which are provided by the Governments of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961. They are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation. Hence, their number, nomenclature, and composition vary from time to time. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
- They are of two types—standing and ad hoc. The former is of permanent nature while the latter is of temporary nature. They usually include only Cabinet Ministers. However, the non-cabinet Ministers are not debarred from their membership. They not only include the Ministers in charge of subjects covered by them but also include other senior Ministers. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
- They are mostly headed by the Prime Minister. Sometimes other Cabinet Ministers also act as their Chairman. But, in case the Prime Minister is a member of a committee, he invariably presides over it.
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Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation:- Cabinet Committees are extra-constitutional bodies, which are provided by the Governments of India Transaction of Business Rules, 1961. They are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the time and requirements of the situation. Hence, their number, nomenclature, and composition vary from time to time. Hence statement 1 is not correct.
- They are of two types—standing and ad hoc. The former is of permanent nature while the latter is of temporary nature. They usually include only Cabinet Ministers. However, the non-cabinet Ministers are not debarred from their membership. They not only include the Ministers in charge of subjects covered by them but also include other senior Ministers. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
- They are mostly headed by the Prime Minister. Sometimes other Cabinet Ministers also act as their Chairman. But, in case the Prime Minister is a member of a committee, he invariably presides over it.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which of the following reflects the most appropriate meaning of ‘Fundamental’ in Fundamental Rights, as enshrined in the Constitution of India?
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Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles 12 to 35.
Fundamental Rights can be amended. Any changes to the fundamental rights require a constitutional amendment that should be passed by both the Houses of Parliament. The amendment bill should be passed by a special majority of Parliament. Hence the statement in option B is correct, however, it is not the correct answer.
The Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution to all persons without any discrimination. They uphold the equality of all individuals, the dignity of the individual, the larger public interest, and the unity of the nation. The statement in option D is independently correct, however, it is not the correct answer.
They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature. Hence the statement in option A is correct however, it is not the correct answer.
They are ̳fundamental‘ in the sense that they are essential for the all-around development (material, intellectual, moral, and spiritual) of individuals.
Hence option C is the correct answer.Incorrect
Answer: The correct option is C.
Explanation: The Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Constitution from Articles 12 to 35.
Fundamental Rights can be amended. Any changes to the fundamental rights require a constitutional amendment that should be passed by both the Houses of Parliament. The amendment bill should be passed by a special majority of Parliament. Hence the statement in option B is correct, however, it is not the correct answer.
The Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution to all persons without any discrimination. They uphold the equality of all individuals, the dignity of the individual, the larger public interest, and the unity of the nation. The statement in option D is independently correct, however, it is not the correct answer.
They operate as limitations on the tyranny of the executive and arbitrary laws of the legislature. Hence the statement in option A is correct however, it is not the correct answer.
They are ̳fundamental‘ in the sense that they are essential for the all-around development (material, intellectual, moral, and spiritual) of individuals.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In the wake of any international conflicts or crises, what do the Directive Principles of the State Policy provides for the State (India) to do?
It shall endeavor to:
1. maintain just and honorable relations between nations.
2. encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
3. foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:Correct
Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation:- Article 51 of the Constitution of India (Part IV- Directive Principles of State Policy) deals with the promotion of international peace and security. According to Article 51, the State shall endeavor to:
- Promote international peace and security;
- Maintain just and honorable relations between nations;
- Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another; and
- Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Answer: The correct option is D.
Explanation:- Article 51 of the Constitution of India (Part IV- Directive Principles of State Policy) deals with the promotion of international peace and security. According to Article 51, the State shall endeavor to:
- Promote international peace and security;
- Maintain just and honorable relations between nations;
- Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations in the dealings of organized peoples with one another; and
- Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration.
Hence all the statements are correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
With reference to the ‘General Consent’ to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), consider the following statements:
1. Unlike the National Investigation Agency (NIA), the CBI needs the consent of the state government in whose territorial jurisdiction it has to conduct an investigation.
2. Lack of General Consent stalls the investigation of already registered cases with the CBI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?Correct
Answer: The correct option is A.
Explanation: The Central Bureau of Investigation traces its origin to the Special Police Establishment (SPE) which was set up in 1941 by the Government of India.
The functions of the SPE then were to investigate cases of bribery and corruption in transactions with the War & Supply Deptt. Of India during World War II.
The CBI derives its powers to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 which grants the CBI power to investigate a case in Delhi, without any permission, since it is part of the Centre. However, in all the states, the CBI needs the consent of the state to investigate any case relating to that state or having jurisdiction of that state since law and order is a state subject.
There are two types of consent for a probe by the CBI. These are: general and specific.- When a state gives general consent (Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act) to the CBI for probing a case, the agency is not required to seek fresh permission every time it enters that state in connection with an investigation or for every case.
- When general consent is withdrawn, CBI needs to seek case-wise consent for investigation from the concerned state government. If specific consent is not granted, the CBI officials will not have the power of police personnel when they enter that state. For other matters, the CBI needs the consent of the state government in whose territorial jurisdiction, the CBI has to conduct an investigation. This is unlike other central government agencies, for example, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which by law, enjoys an all-India jurisdiction. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The CBI can begin a probe under certain circumstances:
if a state government makes a request and the Union government agrees to it, if the Supreme Court or any High Court orders the CBI to take up such investigations, or if the state government issues a notification of consent under section 6 of the DSPE Act and the Union government issues notification under section 5 of the DSPE Act for an investigation.
The CBI can initiate suo-moto investigations only in Union Territories, under section 2 of the DSPE Act. It will have no impact on the investigation of cases already registered with CBI as old cases were registered when general consent existed. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
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Answer: The correct option is A.
Explanation: The Central Bureau of Investigation traces its origin to the Special Police Establishment (SPE) which was set up in 1941 by the Government of India.
The functions of the SPE then were to investigate cases of bribery and corruption in transactions with the War & Supply Deptt. Of India during World War II.
The CBI derives its powers to investigate from the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946 which grants the CBI power to investigate a case in Delhi, without any permission, since it is part of the Centre. However, in all the states, the CBI needs the consent of the state to investigate any case relating to that state or having jurisdiction of that state since law and order is a state subject.
There are two types of consent for a probe by the CBI. These are: general and specific.- When a state gives general consent (Section 6 of the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act) to the CBI for probing a case, the agency is not required to seek fresh permission every time it enters that state in connection with an investigation or for every case.
- When general consent is withdrawn, CBI needs to seek case-wise consent for investigation from the concerned state government. If specific consent is not granted, the CBI officials will not have the power of police personnel when they enter that state. For other matters, the CBI needs the consent of the state government in whose territorial jurisdiction, the CBI has to conduct an investigation. This is unlike other central government agencies, for example, the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which by law, enjoys an all-India jurisdiction. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- The CBI can begin a probe under certain circumstances:
if a state government makes a request and the Union government agrees to it, if the Supreme Court or any High Court orders the CBI to take up such investigations, or if the state government issues a notification of consent under section 6 of the DSPE Act and the Union government issues notification under section 5 of the DSPE Act for an investigation.
The CBI can initiate suo-moto investigations only in Union Territories, under section 2 of the DSPE Act. It will have no impact on the investigation of cases already registered with CBI as old cases were registered when general consent existed. Hence statement 2 is not correct.
