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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
2 points
With reference to Censure Motion, consider the following statements:
It need not state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
Table: Censure Motion vs No Confidence Motion
Censure Motion
No-Confidence Motion
1. It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
1. It need not state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
2. It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers.
2. It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only.
3. It is moved for censuring the council of ministers for specific policies and actions.
3. It is moved for ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers.
4. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers need not resign from the office.
4. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
Table: Censure Motion vs No Confidence Motion
Censure Motion
No-Confidence Motion
1. It should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
1. It need not state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
2. It can be moved against an individual minister or a group of ministers or the entire council of ministers.
2. It can be moved against the entire council of ministers only.
3. It is moved for censuring the council of ministers for specific policies and actions.
3. It is moved for ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers.
4. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers need not resign from the office.
4. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office.
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
2 points
Which of the following are included under the DPSP in the Constitution of India?
Uniform civil code for citizens
Separation of judiciary from the executive
Protection of monuments of national importance
Select the correct answer by using the code given below:
Correct
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
The Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution of India from Articles 36 to 51.
Statement 1 is correct: Article 44. Uniform civil code for the citizens. —The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.
Statement 2 is correct: Article 50. Separation of judiciary from the executive. —The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
Statement 3 is correct: Article 49. Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance. —It shall be the obligation of the State to protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest, 2[declared by or under law made by Parliament] to be of national importance, from spoliation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal or export, as the case may be.
Hence, option D is correct.
Incorrect
ANSWER: D
Explanation:
The Directive Principles of State Policy are enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution of India from Articles 36 to 51.
Statement 1 is correct: Article 44. Uniform civil code for the citizens. —The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.
Statement 2 is correct: Article 50. Separation of judiciary from the executive. —The State shall take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
Statement 3 is correct: Article 49. Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance. —It shall be the obligation of the State to protect every monument or place or object of artistic or historic interest, 2[declared by or under law made by Parliament] to be of national importance, from spoliation, disfigurement, destruction, removal, disposal or export, as the case may be.
Hence, option D is correct.
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
2 points
The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India extends to which of the following:
A dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or similar instrument.
Recovery of damages by a state against the Centre.
To an appeal from the judgement of a high court if the high court has taken before itself any case from any subordinate court and convicted the accused person and sentenced him to imprisonment for life or for ten years.
Matters referred to the Finance Commission.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
In 1970, the Parliament has enlarged the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Accordingly, an appeal lies to the Supreme Court from the judgement if the high court:
has on appeal, reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and senteced him to imprisonment for life or for ten years; or
has taken before itself any case from any subordinate court and convicted the accused person and sentenced him to imprisonment for life or for ten years.
The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not extend to the following:
Statement 1 is incorrect: A dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or similar instrument.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Recovery of damages by a state against the Centre.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Matters referred to the Finance Commission.
Interstate water disputes.
Adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Centre and the states.
Hence, option C is correct.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
In 1970, the Parliament has enlarged the Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Accordingly, an appeal lies to the Supreme Court from the judgement if the high court:
has on appeal, reversed an order of acquittal of an accused person and senteced him to imprisonment for life or for ten years; or
has taken before itself any case from any subordinate court and convicted the accused person and sentenced him to imprisonment for life or for ten years.
The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court does not extend to the following:
Statement 1 is incorrect: A dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, engagement, sanad or similar instrument.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Recovery of damages by a state against the Centre.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Matters referred to the Finance Commission.
Interstate water disputes.
Adjustment of certain expenses and pensions between the Centre and the states.
Hence, option C is correct.
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements –
The President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem and the President himself administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem.
The Speaker Pro Tem presides over the first sitting of the newly-elected Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
Speaker Pro Tem
Statement 1 is correct: As provided by the Constitution, the Speaker of the last Lok Sabha vacates his office immediately before the first meeting of the newly-elected Lok Sabha. Therefore, the President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem. Usually, the seniormost member is selected for this. The President himself administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem.
Statement 2 is correct: The Speaker Pro Tem has all the powers of the Speaker. He presides over the first sitting of the newly-elected Lok Sabha. His main duty is to administer oaths to the new members. He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker.
When the new Speaker is elected by the House, the office of the Speaker Pro Tem ceases to exist. Hence, this office is a temporary office, existing for a few days.
Hence, option C is correct.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
Speaker Pro Tem
Statement 1 is correct: As provided by the Constitution, the Speaker of the last Lok Sabha vacates his office immediately before the first meeting of the newly-elected Lok Sabha. Therefore, the President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem. Usually, the seniormost member is selected for this. The President himself administers oath to the Speaker Pro Tem.
Statement 2 is correct: The Speaker Pro Tem has all the powers of the Speaker. He presides over the first sitting of the newly-elected Lok Sabha. His main duty is to administer oaths to the new members. He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker.
When the new Speaker is elected by the House, the office of the Speaker Pro Tem ceases to exist. Hence, this office is a temporary office, existing for a few days.
Hence, option C is correct.
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
2 points
In case of the appellate jurisdiction of High Court in civil matters, consider the following statements –
The original jurisdiction of a high court is wider than its appellate jurisdiction.
First appeals from the orders and judgments of the district courts, additional district courts and other subordinate courts lie directly to the high court, on both question of law and fact, if the amount exceeds the stipulated limit.
Second appeals from the orders and judgments of the district court or other subordinate courts lie to the high court in the cases involving questions of law only.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Correct
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: A high court is primarily a court of appeal. It hears appeals against the judgments of subordinate courts functioning in its territorial jurisdiction. It has appellate jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters. Hence, the appellate jurisdiction of a high court is wider than its original jurisdiction.
In case of civil matters –
Statement 2 is correct: First appeals from the orders and judgments of the district courts, additional district courts and other subordinate courts lie directly to the high court, on both question of law and fact, if the amount exceeds the stipulated limit.
Statement 3 is correct: Second appeals from the orders and judgments of the district court or other subordinate courts lie to the high court in the cases involving questions of law only.
Hence, option C is correct.
Incorrect
ANSWER: C
Explanation:
Statement 1 is incorrect: A high court is primarily a court of appeal. It hears appeals against the judgments of subordinate courts functioning in its territorial jurisdiction. It has appellate jurisdiction in both civil and criminal matters. Hence, the appellate jurisdiction of a high court is wider than its original jurisdiction.
In case of civil matters –
Statement 2 is correct: First appeals from the orders and judgments of the district courts, additional district courts and other subordinate courts lie directly to the high court, on both question of law and fact, if the amount exceeds the stipulated limit.
Statement 3 is correct: Second appeals from the orders and judgments of the district court or other subordinate courts lie to the high court in the cases involving questions of law only.
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