Insights Static Quiz -68, 2018
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INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following constitutional developments under British rule
- Act of 1784 distinguished commercial and political functions for the first time
- Charter Act 1813 have done away with legislative powers at provincial level
Select the right statements
Correct
Answer – a
- Pitt’sIndia Act of 1784 distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company. It allowed the Court of Directors to manage the commercial affairs but created a new bodycalled Board of Control to manage the political affairs. Thus, it established a system ofdouble government.
- Charter Act of 1833 made the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India and vested in himall civil and military powers. It deprived the governor of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers. The Governor General of India was given exclusive legislative powers for the entire British India. Note that legislative powers at provincial level was not vested with the legislatures (infact they were not in existence before forthcoming 1861 Act)
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Answer – a
- Pitt’sIndia Act of 1784 distinguished between the commercial and political functions of the Company. It allowed the Court of Directors to manage the commercial affairs but created a new bodycalled Board of Control to manage the political affairs. Thus, it established a system ofdouble government.
- Charter Act of 1833 made the Governor-General of Bengal as the Governor-General of India and vested in himall civil and military powers. It deprived the governor of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers. The Governor General of India was given exclusive legislative powers for the entire British India. Note that legislative powers at provincial level was not vested with the legislatures (infact they were not in existence before forthcoming 1861 Act)
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The demand for Constituent Assembly without outside interference was accepted in principle for the first time by the British in
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Answer – c
- In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru, on behalf theINC declared that ‘the Constitution of free India must be framed, without outside interference, by aConstituent Assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise’.
- The demand was finally accepted in principle by the British Government in what is known as the‘August Offer’ of 1940.
- In 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the cabinet, came to India with adraft proposal of the British Government on the framing of an independent Constitution to be adoptedafter the World War II. The Cripps Proposals were rejected by the Muslim League which wantedIndia to be divided into two autonomous states with two separate Constituent Assemblies.
- Finally, aCabinet Mission was sent to India. While it rejected the idea of two Constituent Assemblies, it putforth a scheme for the Constituent Assembly which more or less satisfied the Muslim League.
Incorrect
Answer – c
- In 1938, Jawaharlal Nehru, on behalf theINC declared that ‘the Constitution of free India must be framed, without outside interference, by aConstituent Assembly elected on the basis of adult franchise’.
- The demand was finally accepted in principle by the British Government in what is known as the‘August Offer’ of 1940.
- In 1942, Sir Stafford Cripps, a member of the cabinet, came to India with adraft proposal of the British Government on the framing of an independent Constitution to be adoptedafter the World War II. The Cripps Proposals were rejected by the Muslim League which wantedIndia to be divided into two autonomous states with two separate Constituent Assemblies.
- Finally, aCabinet Mission was sent to India. While it rejected the idea of two Constituent Assemblies, it putforth a scheme for the Constituent Assembly which more or less satisfied the Muslim League.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the following with respect to Constituent Assembly
- It was constituted under Wavell Plan
- Sikhs were given reservation in the seats of only British provinces in Assembly alongside Muslims
- The principle of Separate Electorates continued for the elections of the members
Select from the given codes
Correct
Answer – c
- Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by theCabinet Mission Plan.
- Seats allocated to each British province were to be decided among the three principalcommunities—Muslims, Sikhs and general (all except Muslims and Sikhs), in proportion totheir population
- The representatives of each community were to be elected by members of that community inthe provincial legislative assembly and voting was to be by the method of proportionalrepresentation by means of single transferable vote.
Incorrect
Answer – c
- Constituent Assembly was constituted in November 1946 under the scheme formulated by theCabinet Mission Plan.
- Seats allocated to each British province were to be decided among the three principalcommunities—Muslims, Sikhs and general (all except Muslims and Sikhs), in proportion totheir population
- The representatives of each community were to be elected by members of that community inthe provincial legislative assembly and voting was to be by the method of proportionalrepresentation by means of single transferable vote.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Under Government of India Act, 1935, the residuary powers were given to
Correct
Answer – b
- Government of India Act of 1935 divided the powers between the Centre and units in terms ofthree lists—Federal List (for Centre, with 59 items), Provincial List (for provinces, with 54items) and the Concurrent List (for both, with 36 items). Residuary powers were given to the
- It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place. Theprovinces were allowed to act as autonomous units of administration in their defined spheres.Moreover, the Act introduced responsible governments in provinces, that is, the governor wasrequired to act with the advice of ministers responsible to the provincial legislature. Thiscame into effect in 1937 and was discontinued in 1939.
- It is important to understand the nature of relationship Viceroy and Governor of states were to have with the elected Federal and provincial legislatures in the British scheme of things at that period of freedom struggle
Incorrect
Answer – b
- Government of India Act of 1935 divided the powers between the Centre and units in terms ofthree lists—Federal List (for Centre, with 59 items), Provincial List (for provinces, with 54items) and the Concurrent List (for both, with 36 items). Residuary powers were given to the
- It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place. Theprovinces were allowed to act as autonomous units of administration in their defined spheres.Moreover, the Act introduced responsible governments in provinces, that is, the governor wasrequired to act with the advice of ministers responsible to the provincial legislature. Thiscame into effect in 1937 and was discontinued in 1939.
- It is important to understand the nature of relationship Viceroy and Governor of states were to have with the elected Federal and provincial legislatures in the British scheme of things at that period of freedom struggle
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements
- President is authorised to upgrade Union Territories to new states
- For changing the name of Union Territory with legislature, President is required to refer such bill to the legislature before introduction in Parliament
Select from the above statements
Correct
Answer – a
- Article 2 empowers the Parliament to ‘admit into the Union of India, or establish, new states on suchterms and conditions as it thinks fit’. Note that Union Territories do not form part of Union of India, only states do.
- A bill contemplating thechange in name of a state can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of the President. But, before recommending the bill, the President has to refer the same to the state legislatureconcerned for expressing its views within a specified period.
- In case of a union territory, no reference need be made to the concerned legislature toascertain its views and the Parliament can itself take any action as it deems fit
Incorrect
Answer – a
- Article 2 empowers the Parliament to ‘admit into the Union of India, or establish, new states on suchterms and conditions as it thinks fit’. Note that Union Territories do not form part of Union of India, only states do.
- A bill contemplating thechange in name of a state can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of the President. But, before recommending the bill, the President has to refer the same to the state legislatureconcerned for expressing its views within a specified period.
- In case of a union territory, no reference need be made to the concerned legislature toascertain its views and the Parliament can itself take any action as it deems fit
