Static Quiz 08 May 2023 (Polity)
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1. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to the Scheduled Tribes in India:
1) The criterion followed for specification of a community, as scheduled tribes are mentioned in the Constitution.
2) The Governor of the respective states, after consultation with the President, specifies the tribes or tribal communities as scheduled tribes.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectScheduled Tribes in India
• The term ‘Scheduled Tribes’ first appeared in the Constitution of India.
• Article 366 (25):
o It defined scheduled tribes as “such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this constitution”.
• Article 342:
o The President may, with respect to any State or Union territory, and where it is a state, after consultation with the Governor thereof by public notification, specify the tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within tribes or tribal communities which shall, for the purposes of this constitution, is deemed to be scheduled tribes in relation to that state or Union Territory, as the case may be.
• Criterion for inclusion:
o The criterion followed for specification of a community, as scheduled tribes are indications of primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact with the community at large, and backwardness.
This criterion is not mentioned in the Constitution but has become well established.IncorrectScheduled Tribes in India
• The term ‘Scheduled Tribes’ first appeared in the Constitution of India.
• Article 366 (25):
o It defined scheduled tribes as “such tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within such tribes or tribal communities as are deemed under Article 342 to be Scheduled Tribes for the purposes of this constitution”.
• Article 342:
o The President may, with respect to any State or Union territory, and where it is a state, after consultation with the Governor thereof by public notification, specify the tribes or tribal communities or parts of or groups within tribes or tribal communities which shall, for the purposes of this constitution, is deemed to be scheduled tribes in relation to that state or Union Territory, as the case may be.
• Criterion for inclusion:
o The criterion followed for specification of a community, as scheduled tribes are indications of primitive traits, distinctive culture, geographical isolation, shyness of contact with the community at large, and backwardness.
This criterion is not mentioned in the Constitution but has become well established. - Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Consider the following statements with reference to National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT):
1) It was established on the recommendations of the V. Balakrishna Eradi committee.
2) It is a quasi-judicial authority incorporated for dealing with corporate disputes that are of civil nature arising under the Companies Act.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?CorrectNational Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
• About: NCLT is a quasi-judicial authority incorporated for dealing with corporate disputes that are of civil nature arising under the Companies Act.
o It was established on the recommendations of the V. Balakrishna Eradi committee.
o Principal Bench: New Delhi
• Objectives: Adjudicates issues relating to Indian companies.
o NCLT has to adjudicate the insolvency resolution process of companies and limited liability partnerships under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• Composition of NCLT bench: President, 16 judicial members, and 9 Technical members.IncorrectNational Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
• About: NCLT is a quasi-judicial authority incorporated for dealing with corporate disputes that are of civil nature arising under the Companies Act.
o It was established on the recommendations of the V. Balakrishna Eradi committee.
o Principal Bench: New Delhi
• Objectives: Adjudicates issues relating to Indian companies.
o NCLT has to adjudicate the insolvency resolution process of companies and limited liability partnerships under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
• Composition of NCLT bench: President, 16 judicial members, and 9 Technical members. - Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Which among the following cases held that premable is not a part of the Constitution of India?
1) Berubari Union Case
2) Kesavananda Bharati Case
3) LIC of India case
Select the correct answer using the code given below.CorrectThrough the Berubari case, the Court stated that ‘Preamble is the key to open the mind of the makers’ but it can not be considered as part of the Constitution. Therefore it is not enforceable in a court of law.
Kesavananda Bharati Case: In this case, for the first time, a bench of 13 judges was assembled to hear a writ petition. The Court held that the Preamble of the Constitution will now be considered as part of the Constitution.
In the 1995 case of Union Government Vs LIC of India also, the Supreme Court has once again held that Preamble is the integral part of the Constitution but is not directly enforceable in a court of justice in India.
IncorrectThrough the Berubari case, the Court stated that ‘Preamble is the key to open the mind of the makers’ but it can not be considered as part of the Constitution. Therefore it is not enforceable in a court of law.
Kesavananda Bharati Case: In this case, for the first time, a bench of 13 judges was assembled to hear a writ petition. The Court held that the Preamble of the Constitution will now be considered as part of the Constitution.
In the 1995 case of Union Government Vs LIC of India also, the Supreme Court has once again held that Preamble is the integral part of the Constitution but is not directly enforceable in a court of justice in India.
- Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following are features of Parliamentary System?
1) The executive is constitutionally independent of the legislature
2) Majority party rule
3) Political Homogeneity
4) Leadership of the Prime Minister
Which of the above statements is/are correct?CorrectFollowing are the features of Parliamentary System of Government:
• Nominal and Real Executive.
• Majority party rule.
• Collective responsibility of the ministers to the Parliament in general and Lok Sabha in particular.
• Political Homogeneity.
• Double membership i.e. membership of the legislature as well as the executive.
• Leadership of the Prime Minister.
• Dissolution of the Lower House.
• Secrecy of procedure about ministerial proceedings, policies and decisions.Presidential System of Government
• There is only one executive.
• In this system, the President is both head of state and government, e.g. USA, South Korea etc.
• The executive is not responsible to the legislature for its policies and acts, and is constitutionally independent of the legislature in respect of its term of office.IncorrectFollowing are the features of Parliamentary System of Government:
• Nominal and Real Executive.
• Majority party rule.
• Collective responsibility of the ministers to the Parliament in general and Lok Sabha in particular.
• Political Homogeneity.
• Double membership i.e. membership of the legislature as well as the executive.
• Leadership of the Prime Minister.
• Dissolution of the Lower House.
• Secrecy of procedure about ministerial proceedings, policies and decisions.Presidential System of Government
• There is only one executive.
• In this system, the President is both head of state and government, e.g. USA, South Korea etc.
• The executive is not responsible to the legislature for its policies and acts, and is constitutionally independent of the legislature in respect of its term of office. - Question 5 of 5
5. Question
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act is related to?
CorrectThe Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes
The Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2017 Introduced the Goods and Services Tax.
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019
• A maximum of 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) of citizens of classes other than the classes mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) of Article 15, i.e. Classes other than socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992:
• The Act provides constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies. After part VIII of the Constitution, a separate part IXA has been added to the Constitution with the addition in Article 243A and a fresh schedule called Twelfth schedule enumerating the powers and functions of urban local bodies has been incorporated.IncorrectThe Constitution (102nd Amendment) Act, 2018 Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes
The Constitution (101st Amendment) Act, 2017 Introduced the Goods and Services Tax.
The Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019
• A maximum of 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWSs) of citizens of classes other than the classes mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) of Article 15, i.e. Classes other than socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.The Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992:
• The Act provides constitutional status to Urban Local Bodies. After part VIII of the Constitution, a separate part IXA has been added to the Constitution with the addition in Article 243A and a fresh schedule called Twelfth schedule enumerating the powers and functions of urban local bodies has been incorporated.
