Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - Polity (04 July 2023)

Daily Static MCQs Quiz for UPSC, IAS, UPPSC/UPPCS, MPPSC. BPSC, RPSC & All State PSC Exams

Subject : Polity

1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha can be removed on:

1. A resolution passed by majority of all the membership of Lok Sabha
2. A resolution passed by special majority in Lok Sabha
3. An enquiry by the Supreme Court
4. An order of the President

How many of the above statements are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

Speaker has to vacate his office earlier in any of the following three cases:

  • if he ceases to be a member of the Lok Sabha;
  • if he resigns by writing to the Deputy Speaker; and
  • if he is removed by a resolution passed by a majority of all the members of the Lok Sabha. Such a resolution can be moved only after giving 14 days advance notice.

When a resolution for the removal of the Speaker is under consideration of the House, he cannot preside at the sitting of the House, though he may be present. However, he can speak and take part in the proceedings of the House at such a time and vote in the first instance, though not in the case of an equality of votes. It should be noted here that, whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker does not vacate his office and continues till the newly- elected Lok Sabha meets. Hence, option (a) is correct.

2. The Rajya Sabha does not have a procedure for moving of:

1. Censure motion
2. Adjournment motion
3. No-confidence motion

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: (D)

Explanation:

  • Censure motion and Adjournment motion are motions that censure the government, and Rajya Sabha does not enjoy this power.
  • A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion which is moved in the Lok Sabha against the entire council of ministers, stating that they are no longer deemed fit to hold positions of responsibility due to their inadequacy in some respect or their failure to carry out their obligations. Hence, option (d) is correct.

3. Consider the following statements regarding Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions:

1. The committee classifies bills and allocates time for discussion on bills and resolutions introduced by private members.
2. This is a special committee of the Rajya sabha only.
3. In Rajya sabha it is chaired by the Deputy Speaker.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Answer: (A)

Explanation:

  • This committee classifies bills and allocates time for the discussion on bills and resolutions introduced by private members (other than ministers). Hence, statement 1 is correct.
  • This is a special committee of the Lok Sabha and consists of 15 members including the Deputy Speaker as its chairman. The Rajya Sabha does not have any such committee. The same function in the Rajya Sabha is performed by the Business Advisory Committee of that House. Hence, statement 2 and 3 are correct.

4. Consider the following statements:

1. The right to get government aid for an educational institution run by a minority community, is a fundamental right.
2. According to Constitution of India, the State while granting aid to educational institutions, shall not discriminate against any educational institution on the ground that it is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

  • The right of an institution, whether run by a majority or minority community, to get government aid is not a fundamental right. Both have to equally follow the rules and conditions of the aid, the Supreme Court held. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.
  • Whether it is an institution run by the majority or the minority, all conditions that have relevance to the proper utilisation of the grant-in-aid by an educational institution can be imposed. All that Article 30(2) states is that on the ground that an institution is under the management of a minority, whether based on religion or language, grant of aid to that educational institution cannot be discriminated against, if other educational institutions are entitled to receive aid. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

5. Consider the following statements regarding acting judge of a high court:

1. Chief Justice of India (CJI) appoints a duly qualified person as an acting judge of a high court.
2. An acting judge holds office until the permanent judge resumes his office.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (B)

Explanation:

The president can appoint a duly qualified person as an acting judge of a high court when a judge of that high court is:

  • Unable to perform the duties of his office due to absence or any other reasons
  • Appointed to act temporarily as chief justice of that high court

An acting judge holds office until the permanent judge resumes his office. However, the acting judge cannot hold office after attaining the age of 62 years. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect.