Insights Static Quiz -138, 2018
Polity and Rights issues
INSIGHTS IAS QUIZ ON STATIC SYLLABUS - 2018
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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Consider the following statements about Governor’s power to grant pardon
- Discretionary power
- Subject to judicial review
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
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Answer – B
- In Maru Ram v. Union of India (1980) and Kehar Singh v. Union of India (1988) — the Supreme Court held that in exercising the power under Article 72 (the power of the President to grant pardons, and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases) or Article 161 (the power of the Governor to do the same) of the Constitution, the President or the Governor has to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers and not at his or her own discretion. Hence statement 1 is incorrect
- In Maru Ram’s case and other subsequent judgments of the Supreme Court that the Governor’s act of granting pardon is subject to judicial review and can be struck down if it is arbitrary or mala fide. Hence statement 2 is correct
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Answer – B
- In Maru Ram v. Union of India (1980) and Kehar Singh v. Union of India (1988) — the Supreme Court held that in exercising the power under Article 72 (the power of the President to grant pardons, and to suspend, remit or commute sentences in certain cases) or Article 161 (the power of the Governor to do the same) of the Constitution, the President or the Governor has to act on the advice of the Council of Ministers and not at his or her own discretion. Hence statement 1 is incorrect
- In Maru Ram’s case and other subsequent judgments of the Supreme Court that the Governor’s act of granting pardon is subject to judicial review and can be struck down if it is arbitrary or mala fide. Hence statement 2 is correct
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Election Commission conducts election of
- Parliament
- State legislatures
- Panchayats
Select the correct answer using codes below
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Answer – A
- EC conducts the elections of parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India. Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct.
- Election commission is not concerned with the elections to panchayats and muncipalities in the states. For this, the Constitution of India provides for a separate State Election Commission. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Answer – A
- EC conducts the elections of parliament, state legislatures, the office of president of India and the office of vice-president of India. Hence statement 1 and 2 are correct.
- Election commission is not concerned with the elections to panchayats and muncipalities in the states. For this, the Constitution of India provides for a separate State Election Commission. Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
Consider the statements below
- Election Commissioners should have administrative experience of 10 years
- Members of Election Commission can be appointed in the government after retirement
Which of the statements above is/are correct
Correct
Answer – B
Though the constitution has sought to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission, some flaws can be noted, viz.
- The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) of the members of the Election Commission. Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Constitution has not specified the term of the members of the Election Commission.
- The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any furthe appointment by the government. Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Answer – B
Though the constitution has sought to safeguard and ensure the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission, some flaws can be noted, viz.
- The Constitution has not prescribed the qualifications (legal, educational, administrative or judicial) of the members of the Election Commission. Statement 1 is incorrect
- The Constitution has not specified the term of the members of the Election Commission.
- The Constitution has not debarred the retiring election commissioners from any furthe appointment by the government. Hence statement 2 is correct.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following functions has been assigned to Election Commission expressly
- Determination of territorial constituencies
- Disqualification of MPs
- Settle disputes relating to electoral symbols
Select the correct answer using codes below
Correct
Answer – a
Functions of EC are
- To determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- To grant recognition to political parties and allot election symbols to them, and To act as a court for settling disputes related to granting of recognition to political parties an allotment of election symbols to them. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
- To advise the president on matters relating to the disqualifications of the members of Parliament. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Answer – a
Functions of EC are
- To determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- To grant recognition to political parties and allot election symbols to them, and To act as a court for settling disputes related to granting of recognition to political parties an allotment of election symbols to them. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
- To advise the president on matters relating to the disqualifications of the members of Parliament. Hence statement 3 is correct.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Certain government officials work for Election Commission during elections. At state level,
- Chief Electoral Officer is appointed by state government
- Returning Officers are appointed by District Collector in every constituency
Which of the statements above is/are correct
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Answer – B
- At the state level, the Election Commission is assisted by the chief electoral officer who is appointed by the chief election commissioner in consultation with the state government. Hence statement 1 is incorrect
- Below this, at the district level, the collector acts as the district returning officer.
- He appoints a returning officer for every constituency in the district and presiding officer for every polling booth in the constituency. Hence statement 2 is correct.
Incorrect
Answer – B
- At the state level, the Election Commission is assisted by the chief electoral officer who is appointed by the chief election commissioner in consultation with the state government. Hence statement 1 is incorrect
- Below this, at the district level, the collector acts as the district returning officer.
- He appoints a returning officer for every constituency in the district and presiding officer for every polling booth in the constituency. Hence statement 2 is correct.
