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Puucho STATIC QUIZ 2020 – 21
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Question 1 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding Nominated members of Rajya Sabha.
- The President nominates members to the Rajya Sabha as recommended by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
- Nominated members have the same rights and privileges as elected members of Rajya Sabha.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
- The Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members from different walks of life.
- The broad criterion for their nomination is that they should have distinguished themselves in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.
- The President nominates such individuals as recommended by the Centre.
- Nominated members have the same rights and privileges as elected members, with one notable difference — they cannot vote in the election of the President.
IncorrectSolution: d)
- The Rajya Sabha has 12 nominated members from different walks of life.
- The broad criterion for their nomination is that they should have distinguished themselves in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.
- The President nominates such individuals as recommended by the Centre.
- Nominated members have the same rights and privileges as elected members, with one notable difference — they cannot vote in the election of the President.
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Question 2 of 5
The Constitution of India lays down which of the following criteria to disqualify a Member of Parliament (MP)?
- Holding an office of profit under government of India.
- Being of unsound mind.
- Being an undischarged insolvent
- Acquiring citizenship of another country
Select the correct answer code:
CorrectSolution: c)
What are the basic criteria to disqualify an MP or MLA?
Basic disqualification criteria for an MP are laid down in Article 102 of the Constitution, and for an MLA in Article 191.
- They can be disqualified for: a) Holding an office of profit under government of India or state government; b) Being of unsound mind; c) Being an undischarged insolvent; d) Not being an Indian citizen or for acquiring citizenship of another country.
IncorrectSolution: c)
What are the basic criteria to disqualify an MP or MLA?
Basic disqualification criteria for an MP are laid down in Article 102 of the Constitution, and for an MLA in Article 191.
- They can be disqualified for: a) Holding an office of profit under government of India or state government; b) Being of unsound mind; c) Being an undischarged insolvent; d) Not being an Indian citizen or for acquiring citizenship of another country.
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Question 3 of 5
Consider the following statements regarding office of profit.
- The expression “office of profit” has been defined in the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- The office of profit law seeks to enforce the principle of separation of power between the legislature and the executive.
- According to the Constitution of India, the Member of Parliament (MP) cannot hold any office of profit under the Central Government, but can hold such an office from the State government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: b)
Under Article 102 (1) and Article 191 (1) of the Constitution, an MP or an MLA (or an MLC) is barred from holding any office of profit under the Central or State government.
If an MLA or an MP holds a government office and receives benefits from it, then that office is termed as an “office of profit”.
- A person will be disqualified if he holds an office of profit under the central or state government, other than an office declared not to disqualify its holder by a law passed by Parliament or state legislature.
- The expression “office of profit” has not been defined in the Constitution or in the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- It is for the courts to explain the significance and meaning of this concept. Over the years, courts have decided this issue in the context of specific factual situations.
The office of profit law simply seeks to enforce a basic feature of the Constitution- the principle of separation of power between the legislature and the executive
IncorrectSolution: b)
Under Article 102 (1) and Article 191 (1) of the Constitution, an MP or an MLA (or an MLC) is barred from holding any office of profit under the Central or State government.
If an MLA or an MP holds a government office and receives benefits from it, then that office is termed as an “office of profit”.
- A person will be disqualified if he holds an office of profit under the central or state government, other than an office declared not to disqualify its holder by a law passed by Parliament or state legislature.
- The expression “office of profit” has not been defined in the Constitution or in the Representation of the People Act, 1951.
- It is for the courts to explain the significance and meaning of this concept. Over the years, courts have decided this issue in the context of specific factual situations.
The office of profit law simply seeks to enforce a basic feature of the Constitution- the principle of separation of power between the legislature and the executive
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Question 4 of 5
According to the rules of CBI
- The Supreme Court and High Courts can authorize CBI to investigate a crime in a state only with the consent of the concerned state government.
- The central government can order CBI to investigate a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the state government.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: d)
The CBI manual says, “The central government can authorize CBI to investigate such a crime in a state but only with the consent of the concerned state government. The Supreme Court and High Courts, however, can order CBI to investigate such a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the state.”
IncorrectSolution: d)
The CBI manual says, “The central government can authorize CBI to investigate such a crime in a state but only with the consent of the concerned state government. The Supreme Court and High Courts, however, can order CBI to investigate such a crime anywhere in the country without the consent of the state.”
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Question 5 of 5
Consider the following statements.
- The term‘Minority’ is not defined in the Indian Constitution.
- The Constitution of India recognises religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
CorrectSolution: a)
The Constitution uses the word ’minorities’ in some articles but does not define it anywhere.
Article 29 speaks of “any section of citizens having a distinct language script and culture”. This may be a whole community generally seen as a minority or group within a majority community.
Article 30 speaks specifically of two categories of minorities – religious and linguistic.
350 A and 350 B relate to linguistic minorities.
IncorrectSolution: a)
The Constitution uses the word ’minorities’ in some articles but does not define it anywhere.
Article 29 speaks of “any section of citizens having a distinct language script and culture”. This may be a whole community generally seen as a minority or group within a majority community.
Article 30 speaks specifically of two categories of minorities – religious and linguistic.
350 A and 350 B relate to linguistic minorities.
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