Insights Static Quiz -144, 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?
Correct
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
UPSC is entrusted with
- Recruitment of certain Central Group B services
- Cadre management of selected civil servants
- Training of selected civil servants
Select the correct answer using codes below
Correct
Answer – A
- Constitution visualises the UPSC to be the ‘watch-dog of merit system’ in India.
- It is concerned with the recruitment to the all-India services and Central services—group A and group B and advises the government, when consulted, on promotion and disciplinary matters. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- It is not concerned with the classification of services, pay and service conditions, cadre management, training, and so on. These matters are handled by the Department of Personnel and Training one of the three departments of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Hence statement 2 and 3 are incorrect.
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Answer – A
- Constitution visualises the UPSC to be the ‘watch-dog of merit system’ in India.
- It is concerned with the recruitment to the all-India services and Central services—group A and group B and advises the government, when consulted, on promotion and disciplinary matters. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- It is not concerned with the classification of services, pay and service conditions, cadre management, training, and so on. These matters are handled by the Department of Personnel and Training one of the three departments of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. Hence statement 2 and 3 are incorrect.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The disciplinary action taken by the government against a civil servant is done in accordance of the advice tendered by
- Central Vigilance Commission
- UPSC
Which of the statements above is/are correct
Correct
Answer – C
- The emergence of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in 1964 affected the role of UPSC in disciplinary matters. This is because both are consulted by the government while taking disciplinary action against a civil servant. Hence both statements are correct.
- The problem arises when the two bodies tender conflicting advise. However, the UPSC, being an independent constitutional body, has an edge over the CVC, which is created by an executive resolution of the Government of India and conferred a statutory status in October 2003.
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Answer – C
- The emergence of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in 1964 affected the role of UPSC in disciplinary matters. This is because both are consulted by the government while taking disciplinary action against a civil servant. Hence both statements are correct.
- The problem arises when the two bodies tender conflicting advise. However, the UPSC, being an independent constitutional body, has an edge over the CVC, which is created by an executive resolution of the Government of India and conferred a statutory status in October 2003.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
In respect of UPSC, Which of the following has not been contained by the Constitution of India
- Number of members in the Commission
- Appointment of members
- Removal of members
Select the correct answer using codes below
Correct
Answer – A
- UPSC consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the President of India. The Constitution, without specifying the strength of the Commission has left the matter to the discretion of the President, who determines its composition. Usually, the Commission consists of nine to eleven members including the chairman. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- Article 315 to 323 of the Constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding the composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the UPSC. Hence statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
Incorrect
Answer – A
- UPSC consists of a chairman and other members appointed by the President of India. The Constitution, without specifying the strength of the Commission has left the matter to the discretion of the President, who determines its composition. Usually, the Commission consists of nine to eleven members including the chairman. Hence statement 1 is correct.
- Article 315 to 323 of the Constitution contain elaborate provisions regarding the composition, appointment and removal of members along with the independence, powers and functions of the UPSC. Hence statements 2 and 3 are incorrect.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Consider the following statements about role of President in functioning of UPSC
- President can exclude posts from the purview of the UPSC
- President can make regulations excluding the role of UPSC in service matters of All India Services
Which of the statements above is/are correct
Correct
Answer – C
- The president can exclude posts, services and matters from the purview of the UPSC. Hence statement 1 is correct
- The Constitution states that the president, in respect to the all-India services and Central services and posts may make regulations specifying the matters in which, it shall not be necessary for UPSC to be consulted. Hence statement 2 is correct
- But all such regulations made by the president shall be laid before each House of Parliament for at least 14 days. The Parliament can amend or repeal them.
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Answer – C
- The president can exclude posts, services and matters from the purview of the UPSC. Hence statement 1 is correct
- The Constitution states that the president, in respect to the all-India services and Central services and posts may make regulations specifying the matters in which, it shall not be necessary for UPSC to be consulted. Hence statement 2 is correct
- But all such regulations made by the president shall be laid before each House of Parliament for at least 14 days. The Parliament can amend or repeal them.
