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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Privilege motion.
1. Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can effectively discharge their functions.
2. A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of either House against those being held guilty of breach of privilege.
3. The leader of the house is the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?Correct
Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”. When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament.
A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of either House against those being held guilty of breach of privilege. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity.
The Speaker/RS chairperson is the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion. The Speaker/Chair can decide on the privilege motion himself or herself or refer it to the privileges committee of Parliament.Incorrect
Parliamentary privileges are certain rights and immunities enjoyed by members of Parliament, individually and collectively, so that they can “effectively discharge their functions”. When any of these rights and immunities are disregarded, the offence is called a breach of privilege and is punishable under law of Parliament.
A notice is moved in the form of a motion by any member of either House against those being held guilty of breach of privilege. Each House also claims the right to punish as contempt actions which, while not breach of any specific privilege, are offences against its authority and dignity.
The Speaker/RS chairperson is the first level of scrutiny of a privilege motion. The Speaker/Chair can decide on the privilege motion himself or herself or refer it to the privileges committee of Parliament. -
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
1 pointsHow many of the following schedules of the Constitution have a bearing on the governance of tribals in India?
1. Fifth schedule
2. Sixth Schedule
3. Seventh Schedule
4. Tenth Schedule
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
5th and 6th schedule directly concern themselves with tribal governance as all the special provisions made under the constitution fall under it. For e.g. constituting a tribal advisory council; giving tribals control over land and forests etc.
7th schedule is concerned with the division of legislative power between Centre and States. It concerns with forests; welfare; mining and minerals which have a direct bearing on the tribal community in India. 10th schedule is about anti-defection.Incorrect
5th and 6th schedule directly concern themselves with tribal governance as all the special provisions made under the constitution fall under it. For e.g. constituting a tribal advisory council; giving tribals control over land and forests etc.
7th schedule is concerned with the division of legislative power between Centre and States. It concerns with forests; welfare; mining and minerals which have a direct bearing on the tribal community in India. 10th schedule is about anti-defection. -
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements with reference to the Preamble of the Constitution?
1. Taking inspiration from the American model, India has chosen to begin its constitution with a preamble.
2. Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
3. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.
4. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?Correct
Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution.
Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble.
It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution.Incorrect
Values that inspired and guided the freedom struggle and were in turn nurtured by it, formed the foundation for India’s democracy. These values are embedded in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. They guide all the articles of the Indian Constitution.
Taking inspiration from American model, most countries in the contemporary world have chosen to begin their constitutions with a preamble.
It contains the philosophy on which the entire Constitution has been built. It provides a standard to examine and evaluate any law and action of government, to find out whether it is good or bad. It is the soul of the Indian Constitution. -
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
1 pointsConsider the following statements regarding Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI).
1. OCI Scheme was introduced by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 1955.
2. OCI cardholders have no right to vote, no right to hold constitutional offices, and no right to buy agricultural properties.
3. Recently the Government held that OCI card holders enjoy fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the right to freedom of speech and expression.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?Correct
1 and 3 are incorrect.
The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is an immigration status permitting a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live
and work in the Republic of India indefinitely.
It was introduced by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005 in August 2005.
The Constitution of India prevents Indian citizens from holding dual citizenship. As such the OCI is not actual citizenship of India according to Indian law as it has many limitations such as no right to vote, no right to hold constitutional offices, and no right to buy agricultural properties.
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders do not enjoy fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, the government told the Delhi High Court. The government’s response came in a plea filed by former Ranbaxy executive Dinesh Thakur seeking the right to seek information under the RTI Act.
“OCI card holders have merely been granted statutory rights under the Citizenship Act, 1955,” the government said in an affidavit filed by the Ministry of External Affairs.Incorrect
1 and 3 are incorrect.
The Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) is an immigration status permitting a foreign citizen of Indian origin to live
and work in the Republic of India indefinitely.
It was introduced by The Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005 in August 2005.
The Constitution of India prevents Indian citizens from holding dual citizenship. As such the OCI is not actual citizenship of India according to Indian law as it has many limitations such as no right to vote, no right to hold constitutional offices, and no right to buy agricultural properties.
Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders do not enjoy fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, the government told the Delhi High Court. The government’s response came in a plea filed by former Ranbaxy executive Dinesh Thakur seeking the right to seek information under the RTI Act.
“OCI card holders have merely been granted statutory rights under the Citizenship Act, 1955,” the government said in an affidavit filed by the Ministry of External Affairs. -
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
1 pointsAccording to Article 12 of the Constitution of India, the term ‘State’ denotes
1. Government and Parliament of India
2. Government and the Legislature of each of the States
3. All local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.
4. United Nations
Select the correct answer codeCorrect
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the United Nations is not a State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India and is not amenable to its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.
According to Article 12 of the Constitution of India the State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.Incorrect
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the United Nations is not a State under Article 12 of the Constitution of India and is not amenable to its jurisdiction under Article 226 of the Constitution.
According to Article 12 of the Constitution of India the State includes the Government and Parliament of India and the Government and the Legislature of each of the States and all local or other authorities within the territory of India or under the control of the Government of India.
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