Daily Static MCQs for UPSC & State PSC Exams - Polity (25 July 2023)

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

Subject : Polity

1. Consider the following statements regarding the office of the governor as mentioned in the constitution of India:

1. His office is constitutionally under the control and subordinate to the Central government.
2. The Governor of a particular state should not belong to that state.
3. The President of India must consult the Chief Minister of the concerned state before making the appointment of the Governor of that state.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

Answer: (D)

Explanation: The governor holds an independent office under the constitution.

The Constitution lays down only two qualifications for the appointment of a person as a governor. These are:

  • He should be a citizen of India.
  • He should have completed the age of 35 years.

Additionally, two conventions have also developed in this regard over the years. First, he should be an outsider, that is, he should not belong to the state where he is appointed, so that he is free from the local politics. Second, while appointing the governor, the president is required to consult the chief minister of the state concerned, so that the smooth functioning of the constitutional machinery in the state is ensured. However, both the conventions have been violated in some of the cases.

Hence, all statements are incorrect.

2. The Citizenship Act 1955 deals with the determination of Citizenship on or after:

(a) 15th August 1947
(b) 14th August 1947
(c) 26th November 1949
(d) 26th January 1950

Answer: (D)

Explanation: The Citizenship Act, 1955 provides for the acquisition and loss of citizenship after the commencement of the Constitution. The act identifies the persons who became citizens of India at its commencement (i.e., on January 26, 1950). 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 Lok sabha only.
3. In Lok sabha it is chaired by the Deputy Speaker.

How many of the above statements are correct?

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

Answer: (C)

Explanation: This committee classifies bills and allocates time for the discussion on bills and resolutions introduced by private members (other than ministers). 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, all statements are correct.

4. The Election Commission registers political parties for the purpose of elections and grants them recognition as national or state parties on the basis of their:

1. Poll performance
2. Financial backing
3. Number of elections contested
4. Cadre strength

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

Answer: (B)

Explanation: The Election Commission registers political parties for the purpose of elections and grants them recognition as national or state parties on the basis of their Poll performance. Hence, option (b) is correct.

5. According to the 44th Amendment Act of 1978, President’s rule can only be extended over a year every 6 months under which of the following conditions?

1. There is already a national emergency throughout India or in the whole or any part of the state.
2. The Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be conducted in the state concerned.

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: (C)

Explanation: The 44th Amendment Act of 1978 introduced a new provision to put a restraint on the power of Parliament to extend the President’s rule in a state. According to this provision, the president’s rule can only be extended over a year every 6 months under the following conditions:

  • There is already a national emergency throughout India, or in the whole or any part of the state.
  • The Election Commission certifies that elections cannot be conducted in the state.

President’s rule can be revoked at any time by the President and does not need Parliament’s approval.

Hence, both statements are correct.