Static Quiz 24 May 2025 (Polity)

Consider the following pairs regarding constitutional bodies and their respective articles:
1. Election Commission – Article 324
2. Union Public Service Commission – Article 315
3. National Commission for Scheduled Castes – Article 338
4. Comptroller and Auditor General – Article 148
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the Parliamentary Privileges in India?
1. Parliamentary privileges are codified in the Constitution of India.
2. The freedom of speech in Parliament is absolute and not subject to judicial review.
3. The Parliament can punish individuals for breach of privilege or contempt.
4. The privileges extend to the publication of parliamentary proceedings under the authority of the House.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the Advocate General of a State, consider the following statements:
1. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor of the State.
2. The Advocate General must be a person qualified to be appointed as a judge of a High Court.
3. The Advocate General can participate in the proceedings of the State Legislature but cannot vote.
4. The Advocate General’s term is fixed for five years or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005:
1. The RTI Act applies to all States and Union Territories of India except Jammu and Kashmir.
2. Public authorities are required to provide information within 30 days of receiving an RTI application.
3. The Central Information Commission is headed by the Chief Information Commissioner, appointed by the President.
4. The RTI Act allows citizens to access information held by private entities performing public functions.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following actions were taken under the provisions of Article 368 of the Constitution of India?
1. Addition of the words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ to the Preamble.
2. Creation of the State of Jharkhand from Bihar.
3. Introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST).
4. Abolition of the Legislative Councils in certain States.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: