Day 36- 22 Dec - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Day 36- 22 Dec - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

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Q 1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 provides for some compulsory and some voluntary provisions. Which of the following is/are compulsory provisions?

1. Constitution of a State Finance Commission.

2. Fixed tenure of 5 years for all panchayats.

3. Giving representation to members of the Parliament in the panchayats.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Solution:   a Explaination   
73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 provides for some compulsory and some voluntary provisions. These are:

Constitution of a State Finance Commission after every five years to review the financial position of the panchayats. Hence statement 1 is correct.

Fixing tenure of five years for panchayats at all levels and holding fresh elections within six months in the event of supersession of any panchayat. Hence statement 2 is correct.

Giving representation to members of the Parliament (both the Houses) and the state legislature(both the Houses) in the panchayats at different levels falling within their constituencies. Hence statement 3 is not correct.

Reservation of seats (both members and chairpersons) for SCs and STs in panchayats at all the three levels. Reservation of one-third seats (both members and chairpersons) for women in Panchayats at all the three levels.

Q 2. With reference to a No-Confidence motion, consider the following statements:

1. It needs to state the reasons for its adoption.

2. It can be moved against individual ministers.

3. It can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution:   c Explaination   

Article 75 of the Constitution says that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha. It means that the ministry stays in office so long as it enjoys confidence of the majority of the members of the Lok Sabha. In other words, the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a no-confidence motion.

The motion needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. It need not state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha. It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office. Hence, only option 3 is correct.

Q 3. Recently, the Supreme Court has upheld the Constitutional validity of Aadhaar scheme. As per that judgment, which of the following are correct about Aadhaar scheme?

1. Aadhaar card is mandatory for opening bank accounts.

2. Data collected through Aadhaar cannot be shared on the grounds of national security.

3. No private company can seek Aadhaar identification from individuals.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

a) 1, 2 and 3 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 2 and 3 only
Solution:   d Explaination   
The Supreme Court has recently held that Aadhaar scheme is constitutionally valid. However, it has struck down certain provisions of the Act.

Aadhaar card is not mandatory to open bank accounts or to fulfil KYC norms in scheduled banks, payment banks etc. It is also not mandatory for getting a new SIM card or a phone connection. Hence statement 1 is not correct.

The court has also struck down the provision in Aadhaar law allowing sharing of data on the ground of national security. Hence statement 2 is correct.

The apex court has struck down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act as "unconstitutional". This means that no company or private entity can seek Aadhaar identification from an individual. Hence statement 3 is correct.

Q 4. With reference to Prime Minister‟s Office, consider the following statements:

1. It is a constitutional office.

2. It is headed administratively by Cabinet Secretary.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

Statement 1 is not correct: Prime Minister's Office (PMO) is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body. It enjoys the status of a department of the government of India under the Government of India(Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) provides secretarial assistance to the Prime Minister.

Statement 2 is not correct: PM is the political head whereas, administratively it is headed by the Principal Secretary to PM.

Q 5. Consider the following statements regarding the recently launched National Health Resource Repository:

1. It is India's first healthcare facility registry of all public and private healthcare establishments in India.

2. Its framework has been conceptualized by Central Bureau of Health Intelligence.

3. ISRO is technology partner for this initiative.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:   d Explaination   

Statement 1 is correct: National Health Resource Repository is India’s first ever national healthcare facility registry of authentic, standardized and updated geo-spatial data of all public and private healthcare establishments.

Statement 2 is correct: The framework of National Health Resources Repository (NHRR) has been conceptualized byCentral Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI). The Central Bureau of Health Intelligence (CBHI) has actively engaged with key stakeholders including leading Associations, Allied Ministries, and several private healthcare service providers for developing the repository.

Statement 3 is correct: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is the project technology partner adhering to paramount Data Security.