Polity 2018

Question 1

Which article in the Constitution of India protects the Right to Privacy as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty?

Answer 1

Article 21

Right to Privacy is a fundamental and inalienable right as recognized in K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India (2017)

Question 2

What are the three tests that state action must pass to restrict the Right to Privacy?

Answer 2

• Legislative mandate
• Legitimate state purpose
• Proportionate action

Question 3

Which Bill acknowledges the importance of privacy and was presented in Parliament?

Answer 3

Personal Data Protection Bill 2019

Question 4

What defines a Money Bill according to the Constitution of India?

Answer 4

Contains provisions related to financial matters such as taxation and public expenditure

Question 5

Which article deals with Money Bills in India?

Answer 5

Article 110

Question 6

True or False: A Money Bill can be introduced in the Rajya Sabha.

Answer 6

False

Question 7

What is the fixed value of each MLA’s vote based on?

Answer 7

Population criterion divided by the number of MLAs in the legislative assembly

Question 8

Which statement is correct regarding the value of votes of MPs in Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?

Answer 8

The value of votes of all MPs is the same at 700

Question 9

What happens to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly if they cease to be a member of the Assembly?

Answer 9

Shall vacate his/her office

Question 10

According to John Locke, what is the end goal of law?

Answer 10

To preserve and enlarge freedom

Question 11

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the Governor of a State?

Answer 11

No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor during his term of office

Question 12

What is the relationship between law and liberty according to the provided content?

Answer 12

If there are no laws, there is no liberty

Question 13

Which features are regarded as the main features of the ‘Rule of Law’?

Answer 13

• Limitation of powers
• Equality before law
• Liberty and civil rights

Question 14

What is the maximum period for which President’s Rule can be extended in a state?

Answer 14

Three years with Parliament’s approval

Question 15

Which committee scrutinizes whether the powers to make regulations are being properly exercised by the Executive?

Answer 15

Committee on Subordinate Legislation

Question 16

What is the quorum required to constitute a meeting of the Committee on Subordinate Legislation?

Answer 16

Five

Question 17

Fill in the blank: The Speaker of the Lok Sabha decides whether a Bill is a ______ Bill or not.

Answer 17

Money

Question 18

What does the committee examine when a rule, regulation, order, or by-law is referred to it?

Answer 18

The committee examines whether it is in accordance with the constitution, contains tax imposition, bars court jurisdiction, or involves expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.

Question 19

What is the role of the Committee on Government Assurance?

Answer 19

It examines the extent of promises, assurances, and undertakings made by ministers in Lok Sabha.

Question 20

How many members are in the Committee on Government Assurance?

Answer 20

15 members in Lok Sabha and 10 members in Rajya Sabha.

Question 21

What does the Committee on Subordinate Legislation examine?

Answer 21

It examines whether executives are exercising their powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, and bye-laws delegated by Parliament or conferred by the Constitution.

Question 22

How many members are in the Committee on Subordinate Legislation?

Answer 22

15 members in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Question 23

What is the function of the Committee on Papers laid on the table?

Answer 23

It scrutinizes the credibility of papers laid by ministers and ensures compliance with constitutional provisions.

Question 24

What is the composition of the Committee on Welfare of SCs & STs?

Answer 24

30 members: 20 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha.

Question 25

What does the Committee on Empowerment of Women consider?

Answer 25

It considers the reports of the National Commission for Women.

Question 26

What does the Joint Committee on Offices of Profit examine?

Answer 26

It examines the composition and character of committees and other bodies appointed by various governments and recommends disqualification of members.

Question 27

What is the purpose of the Business Advisory Committee?

Answer 27

It regulates the time-table of the house.

Question 28

What role does the Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions play?

Answer 28

It classifies bills and allocates time for discussion on bills and resolutions introduced by private members.

Question 29

What is the function of the Rules Committee?

Answer 29

It proposes amendments to the rules of the house.

Question 30

What does the Committee on Absence of Members handle?

Answer 30

It takes up all leave applications submitted by members of the houses.

Question 31

According to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, what minimum qualification is required for a teacher in a State?

Answer 31

Possession of minimum qualifications laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.

Question 32

What is required for teaching primary classes as per the RTE Act?

Answer 32

Passing a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted according to National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.

Question 33

What percentage of teacher education institutions in India are private?

Answer 33

More than 90%.

Question 34

What does the Right to Education Act guarantee?

Answer 34

Free and compulsory education to every child between the ages of 6 to 14 years.

Question 35

What is the significance of Article 21A in the Constitution of India?

Answer 35

It establishes the right to education as a fundamental right.

Question 36

What is the role of School Management Committees (SMC) as per the RTE Act?

Answer 36

They manage government schools providing free education.

Question 37

What is the reservation percentage for economically disadvantaged communities in private schools?

Answer 37

25% reservation in admission to Class I.

Question 38

What happens if a child has not completed elementary education by age 6?

Answer 38

They are admitted to an age-appropriate class and entitled to special training.

Question 39

What is the requirement for school teachers regarding professional degrees under the RTE Act?

Answer 39

They must obtain adequate professional degrees within five years or lose their job.

Question 40

What is the minimum number of members required for a party to be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha?

Answer 40

75 members.

Question 41

When was the Leader of the Opposition recognized for the first time in the Lok Sabha?

Answer 41

1969.

Question 42

Which amendment added the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution of India?

Answer 42

The first amendment in 1951.

Question 43

Can the validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule be examined by any court?

Answer 43

No, it cannot be examined.

Question 44

What landmark ruling allowed laws in the Ninth Schedule to be subject to judicial review?

Answer 44

IR Coelho versus State of Tamil Nadu, 2007.

Question 45

Which organization releases the Rule of Law Index?

Answer 45

World Justice Project.

Question 46

What factors are examined in the Rule of Law Index?

Answer 46

* Constraints on government powers * Absence of corruption * Open government * Fundamental rights * Order and security * Regulatory enforcement * Civil justice * Criminal justice