UPSC Essentials : Daily subject-wise quiz | Polity and Governance MCQs on Council of States, composition of the Joint Committee and more (Week 90)

1. eight members to be nominated by the President

2. not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the States and Union Territories.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

— Article 80 of the Constitution of India provides for the composition of the Council of States.

— The Council of States shall consist of—

(a) twelve members to be nominated by the President; and

(b) not more than two hundred and thirty-eight representatives of the States and of the Union territories.

— The allotment of seats in the Council of States to be filled by representatives of the States and Union territories shall be in conformity with the conditions set forth in the Fourth Schedule.

— The President will nominate members who have unique expertise or practical experience in the following areas: literature, science, art, and social work.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: Constitution of India)

QUESTION 2

Consider the following members:

1. N. Gopalaswami

2. B.R. Ambedkar

3. Mohammad Saadulla

4. Mahatma Gandhi

5. J.B. Kriplani

How many of the members given above are the members of the drafting committee?

(a) Only two

(b) Only three

(c) Only four

(d) All five

Explanation

— The Drafting Committee, led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, met for the first time on August 30, 1947, and completed a draft of the Indian Constitution within 165 days. The committee required 11 sessions stretched over 165 days to bring about 395 articles, eight schedules, 7,635 amendments (tabled) and 2,473 amendments (moved).

— Ambedkar submitted this draft to the Constituent Assembly on November 4, 1948. He discussed why the parliamentary style of government was favoured over the presidential type used in the United States. India was likewise to have a federal structure, but with more power allocated to the Union.

— The members of the drafting committee include Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar, N. Gopalaswami; B.R. Ambedkar, K.M Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter and D.P. Khaitan.

Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.

QUESTION 3

With reference to the composition of the Joint Committee, consider the following statements:

1. It consists of 30 members.

2. There are no members from the Rajya Sabha.

3. The Chairperson of the Committee is the Prime Minister.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

(a) Only one

(b) Only two

(c) All three

(d) None

Explanation

— Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal will propose in Parliament that the bills on the ‘One Nation, One Election’ idea be referred to a joint committee for further consideration.

— The Parliament forms a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for a specific purpose, such as conducting a thorough examination of a subject or Bill. As the name implies, it includes members from both Houses, as well as representatives from the government and opposition parties. It is disbanded when its tenure expires or its task is done.

— The Committee has 15 members, with 10 chosen by the Lok Sabha and 5 elected by the Rajya Sabha. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are not correct.

— The Chairperson of the Committee is selected from among its members. Hence, statement 3 is not correct.

— The Committee, once formed, continues to function till the Lok Sabha is dissolved.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

QUESTION 4

An election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed:

1. before the expiry of its duration.

2. before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation

— Every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under any legislation in force, shall exist for five years from the date set for its first meeting and no longer.

— No amendment to any law now in force shall have the effect of precipitating the dissolution of a Panchayat at any level that was functioning immediately prior to such amendment, until the expiration of its term.

— An election to constitute a Panchayat shall be completed—

(a) before the expiry of its duration.

(b) before the expiration of a period of six months from the date of its dissolution.

— Provided that if the balance of the term for which the dissolved Panchayat would have continued is less than six months, no election under this section is required to constitute the Panchayat for that period.

— A Panchayat formed by the dissolution of a Panchayat before the expiration of its term will continue only for the remainder of the period for which the dissolved Panchayat would have continued if it had not been dissolved.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

(Other Source: Constitution of India)

QUESTION 5

Which of the following articles of the Constitution of India allows the parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law?

(a) Article 8

(b) Article 9

(c) Article 10

(d) Article 11

Explanation

— Article 11 of the Constitution of India provides the parliament to regulate the right of citizenship by law.

— Nothing in the preceding provisions of this Part shall limit Parliament’s ability to adopt regulations regarding the acquisition and termination of citizenship, as well as all other citizenship-related concerns.

Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.

(Source: Constitution of India)

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