Day 56 - 11 Jan - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Day 56 - 11 Jan - UPSC Prelim English Quiz Solution

Based on UPSC Syllabus and Current Affairs

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Q 1. Consider the following statements regarding 'Federalism' in Government of India Act 1935:

1. It defines India as federation of states.

2. Separate constitution for all provinces.

3. Powers are divided between Federal, Provincial and Concurrent list.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Government of India act proposed separate constitution for all princely states (not for provinces)

Q 2. Consider the following statements:

1. Citizens can move and reside in any part of the territory of India including the tribal areas.

2. A person residing in another state can include his/her name in the electoral roll in that state and can vote for that state's legislative assembly elections.

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:   b Explaination   

Citizens can move and reside in any part of the country including Jammu and Kashmir. Inner line permit system restricts movement of the people in tribal area and hence, citizens cannot move freely in the tribal areas. But they can move with permission.

With proper documents, a person residing in other state and can include his name in electoral roll and can vote. Right to vote is not guaranteed to vote only in the native state assembly elections.

Q 3. Which among the following is not the socialistic principle in the Constitution of India?

a) Equitable distribution of material resource of the community for the common good.
b) Abolition of private properties.
c) Prevention of concentration of wealth and means of production.
d) Equal pay for equal work for men and women.
Solution:   b Explaination   

Q 4. Which of the following statements are correct for Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) of Higher Education Report 2017?

1. GER is calculated for the students within the age group of 18 to 23 years by ministry of HRD.

2. Kerala tops among the Indian states on Gross Enrollment Ratio while Bihar spots in least.

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:   a   

Tamil Nadu tops among the Indian states on Gross Enrollment Ratio.

Q 5. Consider the following statements regarding minorities:

1. A person from Sikh community can not enjoy minorities' right to establish and administer a educational institution in Punjab.

2. A minority run medical college which is recognized but unaided by the State does not need to provide admission through NEET examination for medical courses.

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:   a Explaination   

Minority status is given by both central and state government. Sikhs are not minorities in Punjab and hence, they do not enjoy minority rights to establish educational institutions under article 30 of the Constitution of India.

If a minority institution is recognised by the state, then they are subjected to regulatory power of the state.

Q 6. Consider the following statements:

1. Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the provisions relating to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

2. Sixth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the provisions relating to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

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

Fifth Schedule: Provisions relating to the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes.

Sixth Schedule: Provisions relating to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

Q 7. With reference to Fundamental Duties, consider the following statements:

1. Singing of national anthem is not part of the duty to respect national anthem.

2. Fundamental duties are not enforceable through judicial remedies.

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   

Q 8. Consider the following statements:

1. The ideals of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity are enshrined in preamble and DPSP only.

2. Always the socialistic principles of DPSP are given precedence over the Fundamental Rights.

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:   d   

The ideals of equality, justice, liberty and fraternity also enshrined in fundamental duties and fundamental rights.

Not all socialistic principles are given precedence over Article 14 and Article 19 but only Article 39 (b) and Article 39 (c).