Indian Polity and Constitution


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Sub-topic:Indian Polity and Constitution.
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1. Which one of the following articles provides residuary powers on the Parliament?

  1. Article 256.
  2. Article 246.
  3. Article 248.
  4. Article 238.


Answer: (c) Article 248.

Solution: Article 248 mentions the residuary powers of the Parliament. Residuary powers refer to the power of jurisdiction upon subjects that are not mentioned in the state or concurrent list.


2. Which one of the following bodies is responsible to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the Anglo-Indian Community and report to the President upon their working?

  1. National Commission for ST.
  2. National Commission for OBC.
  3. Special Office for Linguistic Minorities.
  4. National Commission for SC.


Answer: (d) National Commission for SC.

Solution: The National Commission for SCs is also responsible to discharge similar functions with regard to the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and the Anglo-Indian Community as it does with respect to the SCs. It has to investigate all matters relating to the constitutional and other legal safeguards for the OBCs and the Anglo-Indian Community and report to the President upon their working.


3. Considering the following statements with respect to the removal of the UPSC chairman, which one is correct?

  1. President can remove the chairman at his or her discretion.
  2. President cannot remove him/her without ordering for enquiry of the Supreme Court.
  3. President cannot suspend the Chairman during the course of enquiry as per the principles of Natural Justice.
  4. As per the Constitution, President is bound by the Supreme Court's advice when Chairman is to be removed for misbehaviour.


Answer: (d) As per the Constitution, President is bound by the Supreme Court's advice when Chairman is to be removed for misbehaviour.

Solution: Supreme Court enquiry is done only in the case of removal on the grounds of misbehaviour. For other instances like insolvency, infirmity of mind/body and engaging in paid employment outside the duties of his office, President doesn't need to order for enquiry of the Supreme Court. During the enquiry by the Supreme Court, the President can suspend the chairman or the member of UPSC. The President can also remove the chairman or any other member of UPSC for misbehaviour. However, in this case, the president has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry. If the Supreme Court, after the enquiry, upholds the cause of removal and advises so, the president can remove the chairman or a member. As per the provisions of the Constitution, the advice tendered by the Supreme Court in this regard is binding on the President.


4. Under which of the following does the Central Social Welfare Board fall?

  1. Ministry of Minority Affairs.
  2. Ministry of Social Justice and Women Empowerment.
  3. Ministry of Women and Child Development.
  4. An Autonomous and Independent body.


Answer: (c) Ministry of Women and Child Development.

Solution: The Central Social Welfare Board is under the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Govt. of India.


5. Untouchability is abolished by-

  1. Article 17.
  2. Article 18.
  3. Article 20.
  4. Article 23.


Answer: (a) Article 17.

Solution: Article 17 provides for the restrictions and prohibition of the practice of untouchability. It ensures that untouchability is eradicated in all forms. Any kind of practice of untouchability is considered an offence.