Daily Quiz – 24th Jan 2024 By adminJanuary 25, 2024Quiz Daily Quiz - 24th Jan 2024 Daily Quiz - 24th Jan 2024 1 / 9 Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India defines its ‘Basic Structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2 Explanations:The doctrine of Basic Structure was propounded by the Indian Judiciary on 24th April 1973 in the Keshavananda Bharati case to put a limitation on the amending powers of the Parliament so that the ‘Basic Structure of the Constitution’ cannot be amended in the exercise of its ‘constituent power’ under Article 368 of the Indian constitution.It is a judicial creation whereby certain features of the CONSTITUTION OF INDIA are beyond the limits of amending powers of parliament of the constitution.The word "Basic Structure" is not mentioned in the constitution but was recognized for the first time in the Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973.Some of these components are: -Supremacy of the Constitution, Sovereign, democratic and republican nature of the Indian Polity , Secular character of the Constitution , Separation of powers between the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary , Federal character of the Constitution , Unity and integrity of the nation , Welfare state (socio-economic justice) , Judicial review , Freedom and dignity of the individual ,Parliamentary system , The rule of law , Harmony and balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles , Principle of equality , Free and fair elections , of Judiciary ,Limited power of Parliament to amend the Constitution , Principles (or essence) underlying fundamental rights , Powers of the Supreme Court under Articles 32, 136, 141 and 142. Powers of the High Courts under Articles 226 and 227.Significance:Promotes Constitutional Ideals: Basic Structure Seeks to preserve constitutional principles and Basic ideals envisioned by the founding fathers.Maintains Supremacy of the Constitution:The doctrine has helped to maintain the supremacy of the Constitution and has prevented its destruction by a temporary majority in Parliament.Basic Structure strengthens our democracy by delineating a true separation of power where the Judiciary is independent of the other two organs.Granville Austinargues that with Basic Structure Doctrine, a balance has been reached between the responsibilities of Parliament and the Supreme Court for protecting the seamless web of the Indian Constitution.Protects Fundamental Rights:Basic Structure protects the fundamental rights of the citizens against arbitrariness and authoritarianism of the legislature.Constitution as a living document: Being dynamic in nature, it is more progressive and open to changes in time, making the constitution a living document Explanations:The doctrine of Basic Structure was propounded by the Indian Judiciary on 24th April 1973 in the Keshavananda Bharati case to put a limitation on the amending powers of the Parliament so that the ‘Basic Structure of the Constitution’ cannot be amended in the exercise of its ‘constituent power’ under Article 368 of the Indian constitution.It is a judicial creation whereby certain features of the CONSTITUTION OF INDIA are beyond the limits of amending powers of parliament of the constitution.The word "Basic Structure" is not mentioned in the constitution but was recognized for the first time in the Kesavananda Bharati case of 1973.Some of these components are: -Supremacy of the Constitution, Sovereign, democratic and republican nature of the Indian Polity , Secular character of the Constitution , Separation of powers between the legislature, the executive, and the judiciary , Federal character of the Constitution , Unity and integrity of the nation , Welfare state (socio-economic justice) , Judicial review , Freedom and dignity of the individual ,Parliamentary system , The rule of law , Harmony and balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles , Principle of equality , Free and fair elections , of Judiciary ,Limited power of Parliament to amend the Constitution , Principles (or essence) underlying fundamental rights , Powers of the Supreme Court under Articles 32, 136, 141 and 142. Powers of the High Courts under Articles 226 and 227.Significance:Promotes Constitutional Ideals: Basic Structure Seeks to preserve constitutional principles and Basic ideals envisioned by the founding fathers.Maintains Supremacy of the Constitution:The doctrine has helped to maintain the supremacy of the Constitution and has prevented its destruction by a temporary majority in Parliament.Basic Structure strengthens our democracy by delineating a true separation of power where the Judiciary is independent of the other two organs.Granville Austinargues that with Basic Structure Doctrine, a balance has been reached between the responsibilities of Parliament and the Supreme Court for protecting the seamless web of the Indian Constitution.Protects Fundamental Rights:Basic Structure protects the fundamental rights of the citizens against arbitrariness and authoritarianism of the legislature.Constitution as a living document: Being dynamic in nature, it is more progressive and open to changes in time, making the constitution a living document 2 / 9 The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to (2015) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes determine the boundaries between States determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats protect the interests of all the border States Explanation:While the provisions of the Fifth Schedule cover the tribal populated regions of the country known as Scheduled Areas, and provide protection to them, the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution provided legislative, administrative, judicial, and financial powers in the Tribal Areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura. Explanation:While the provisions of the Fifth Schedule cover the tribal populated regions of the country known as Scheduled Areas, and provide protection to them, the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution provided legislative, administrative, judicial, and financial powers in the Tribal Areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura. 3 / 9 In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation:At present Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Christians, and Parsis (Zoroastrians) are notified as minority religious communities by GoI. There are certain special advantages that these communities are entitled by the Constitution of India as well as various other legislative and administrative measures.Article 30 of the Indian Constitution upholds the right of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.Hence, statement 1 is correct.There is no provision for the President of India to automatically nominate a member of a minority religious community to the Lok Sabha. This provision was earlier available for members of Anglo-Indian community under Article 331 of the Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.Religious minorities canderive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.The programme was launched in 2005 to ensure the welfare of minorities in the fields of education, skill development, employment and prevention of communal conflicts. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. Explanation:At present Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Christians, and Parsis (Zoroastrians) are notified as minority religious communities by GoI. There are certain special advantages that these communities are entitled by the Constitution of India as well as various other legislative and administrative measures.Article 30 of the Indian Constitution upholds the right of religious and linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.Hence, statement 1 is correct.There is no provision for the President of India to automatically nominate a member of a minority religious community to the Lok Sabha. This provision was earlier available for members of Anglo-Indian community under Article 331 of the Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.Religious minorities canderive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.The programme was launched in 2005 to ensure the welfare of minorities in the fields of education, skill development, employment and prevention of communal conflicts. Hence, statement 3 is correct. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. 4 / 9 Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding “Ashtamudi Lake”? It is located in Kerala It is a rift valley lake Kallada River is a major river discharging into the Ashtamudi Lake Munroe island is found in this lake Explanation – Ashtamudi Lake is a backwater lake. The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. Explanation – Ashtamudi Lake is a backwater lake. The lake is also called the gateway to the backwaters of Kerala. 5 / 9 Consider the following: Black-necked craneCheetahFlying squirrelSnow leopardWhich of the above are naturally found in India? 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 Explanation:Project India’s ambitious attempt to introduce African cheetahs in the wild CHEETAH in the country, has been completed a year after its launch in September 2022.The project has claimed to have achieved short-term success on four counts: “50% survival of introduced cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia, the establishment of home ranges, the birth of cubs in Kuno”, and revenue generation for local communities.Project Cheetah is India’s ambitious cheetah relocation program aimed at establishing a self-sustaining population of about 35 cheetahs in the country over the next decade. However, the Project has faced several criticisms with the death of 9 cheetahs (6 adults and 3 cubs) out of the 20 translocated cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa. Explanation:Project India’s ambitious attempt to introduce African cheetahs in the wild CHEETAH in the country, has been completed a year after its launch in September 2022.The project has claimed to have achieved short-term success on four counts: “50% survival of introduced cheetahs from South Africa and Namibia, the establishment of home ranges, the birth of cubs in Kuno”, and revenue generation for local communities.Project Cheetah is India’s ambitious cheetah relocation program aimed at establishing a self-sustaining population of about 35 cheetahs in the country over the next decade. However, the Project has faced several criticisms with the death of 9 cheetahs (6 adults and 3 cubs) out of the 20 translocated cheetahs from Namibia and South Africa. 6 / 9 Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are titles under the Article 18 (1) of the Constitution of India.Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.Which of the above statements are not correct? 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 Explanation: Statement 2 is incorrect. National awards such as Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri do not amount to titles within the meaning of Article 18(1) of the Constitution and thus are not to be used as prefixes or suffixes to the name of the recipient in any manner. Article 18(1) abolishes all titles. It prohibits the State to confer titles on anybody whether a citizen or a non-citizen. Military and academic distinctions are, however, exempted from the prohibition. Thus, a university can give title or honor on a man of merit. Statement 3 is incorrect. Padma Awards were instituted in 1954 to be awarded to citizens of India in recognition of their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity. The government suspended the practice of granting the Padma awards for two years in 1977. It was again suspended during mid-1992 when 2 PILs were filed in the High Courts of India They are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). Statement 1 is incorrect. A maximum of 3 people can be awarded the Bharat Ratna. The total number of Padma awards to be conferred each year is limited to 120. But the count excludes posthumous awards and any non-resident Indian or Overseas Citizen of India or foreign-based winners. Explanation: Statement 2 is incorrect. National awards such as Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri do not amount to titles within the meaning of Article 18(1) of the Constitution and thus are not to be used as prefixes or suffixes to the name of the recipient in any manner. Article 18(1) abolishes all titles. It prohibits the State to confer titles on anybody whether a citizen or a non-citizen. Military and academic distinctions are, however, exempted from the prohibition. Thus, a university can give title or honor on a man of merit. Statement 3 is incorrect. Padma Awards were instituted in 1954 to be awarded to citizens of India in recognition of their distinguished contribution in various spheres of activity. The government suspended the practice of granting the Padma awards for two years in 1977. It was again suspended during mid-1992 when 2 PILs were filed in the High Courts of India They are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan (for exceptional and distinguished service), Padma Bhushan (distinguished service of higher-order) and Padma Shri (distinguished service). Statement 1 is incorrect. A maximum of 3 people can be awarded the Bharat Ratna. The total number of Padma awards to be conferred each year is limited to 120. But the count excludes posthumous awards and any non-resident Indian or Overseas Citizen of India or foreign-based winners. 7 / 9 Consider the following pairs: Sea Bordering CountryAdriatic Sea : AlbaniaBlack Sea : CroatiaCaspian Sea : KazakhstanMediterranean Sea : MoroccoRed Sea : SyriaWhich of the pairs given above are correctly matched? 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2 and 5 only 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 8 / 9 The Mediterranean Sea is a border of which of the following countries? JordanIraqLebanonSyriaSelect the correct answer using the code given below: 1, 2 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 3 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 9 / 9 Which one of the following countries of South-West Asia does not open out to the Mediterranean Sea? Syria Jordan Lebanon Israel Your score isThe average score is 18% 0% Restart quiz