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Law and Constitution - 5 (UP Police)

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Who among the following acquires natural citizenship in India?

  1. Either of whose parents is an Indian citizen

  2. Who obeys the laws of country

  3. Major children migrated from other country

  4. Who has acquired the citizenship by applying for it


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Persons of full age whose both parents are registered as citizens of India under section 5(1)(a) or section 6(1) can acquire Indian citizenship under section 5(1)(e).

A state of emergency can be declared in India by

  1. the Prime Minister

  2. the President

  3. the Parliament

  4. the Government of a state


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The President of India has the power to impose emergency rule in any or all the Indian states if the security of part or all of India is threatened by "war or external aggression or armed rebellion".

Which of the following statements is wrong regarding the members of Union Public Service Commission?

  1. They are expected to be free from political pressures.

  2. After retirement, they cannot accept other government appointments.

  3. They are appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

  4. They can only be removed for their incapability or misbehaviour, duly proved by an enquiry committee of the Supreme Court.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chairman and other members of the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) are appointed by the President of India.

The ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission of India is the

  1. President of India

  2. Vice President

  3. Prime Minister

  4. Minister for Planning


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The prime minister happens to be the ex-officio chairperson of Planning Commission of India.

Who among the following appoints the Chief Justice of the High Court of a State?

  1. President of India

  2. Governor of the concerned State

  3. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

  4. Prime Minister of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President with the consultation of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and the Governor of the State. The other judges are appointed by the will of President, Governor and the Chief Justice of High Court.

On which of the following dates was the Constitution of India adopted in the Constituent Assembly?

  1. 29th August, 1947

  2. 17th October, 1949

  3. 26th November, 1949

  4. 26th January, 1950


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949, and came into effect on 26 January, 1950.

Who certifies a bill as money bill?

  1. Finance Minister

  2. Prime Minister

  3. Chairman of the Council of States

  4. Speaker of the House of the People


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Lok Sabha (House of People) Speaker certifies the bill as a money bill before sending it to the upper house, and the decision of the Speaker is binding on both the Houses.

When did Indian Parliament pass National Women's Commission Act?

  1. 1990

  2. 1985

  3. 1988

  4. 1987


Correct Option: A

Who among the following prorogues the State Legislature?

  1. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Governor

  4. Chairman of the Legislative Council


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Governor is an integral part of the State Legislature as the President is in the Parliament. Article 168(1) of the Indian Constitution provides that for every State there shall be a Legislature, which shall consist of the Governor and two Houses or one House as the case may be. He plays multifaceted role in the administration of the State even though he is not the member of the State Legislature. He is the executive head of the State. All executive actions in the State are taken in his name. He is empowered to exercise his executive power either directly or through the officers, who are subordinate to him.

Which of the following is not a regional party?

  1. National Conference

  2. Akali Dal

  3. Asomgana Parishad

  4. Janta Dal


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Janta Dal (Secular) is a Centre-left Indian political party led by former Prime Minister of India, H. D. Deve Gowda. 

Who among the following presides over the Joint Session of the Parliament?

  1. President of India

  2. Speaker of the House of the People

  3. Vice President of India

  4. Prime Minister of India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The joint sitting of the Parliament is called by the President and is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha (house of people) or, in his absence, by the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha or in his absence, the Chairman or in his absence, the Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. If any of the above officers is not present, then any other member of the Parliament can preside by consensus of both the Houses.

The head of the government of which country is the present Chairman of Non-aligned Movement?

  1. Iran

  2. Zambia

  3. Indonesia

  4. India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Iran

Who among the following Indian Leaders advocated the idea of party less democracy?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jayaprakash Narayan

  3. Ram Manohar Lohia

  4. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jayaprakash Narayan (1902-1979), Indian nationalist and social reform leader, was India's leading indigenous critic after Mohandas Gandhi. He advocated the idea of party less democracy. 

Which of the following elect(s) the judges of the International Court of Justice?

  1. Economic and Social Council

  2. A meeting of Law Ministers of all countries of the World

  3. Security Council and General Assembly

  4. Trusteeship Council and General Assembly


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The International Court of Justice is composed of 15 judges elected to nine-year terms of office by the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council.

Which of the following countries is not a member of the Commonwealth?

  1. Malaysia

  2. Nepal

  3. Sri Lanka

  4. Bangladesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Nepal is not a member of commonwealth. Fifty-three countries are members of the Commonwealth. In Asia, following are the members: Bangladesh, Brunei, Darussalam, India, Malaysia, Maldives, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka

 

The right to freedom of movement in India is a

  1. legal right

  2. natural right

  3. moral right

  4. fundamental right


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The seven fundamental rights recognized by the Indian constitution are: Right to equality Right to freedom Right against exploitation Right to freedom of religion Cultural and Educational rights Right to constitutional remedies Right to education

Which of the following is/are the essential feature(s) of the Parliamentary Government?

  1. Separation of powers

  2. Proportional representation

  3. Rule of Law

  4. Cabinet responsibility to legislature


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Cabinet responsibility to legislature

The Indian federation is similar to that of

  1. United States of America

  2. Switzerland

  3. Australia

  4. Canada


Correct Option: D

Which of the following systems was introduced by the Government of India Act 1919?

  1. Provincial Autonomy

  2. Federal System

  3. System of Separate Electorates

  4. Dyarchy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Act provided a dual form of government (a dyarchy) for the major provinces. In each such province, control of some areas of government, the transferred list, was given to a government of ministers answerable to the Provincial Council. The 'transferred list' included agriculture, supervision of local government, health and education. The Provincial Councils were enlarged.

Which of the following agencies selects the officers of the All India Service?

  1. Home Ministry

  2. National Defence Academy

  3. Union Public Service Commission

  4. National Development Committee


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The All India Services comprise Civil Services of India, namely the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), the Indian Forest Service (IFS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS). Examination for recruitment of IAS and IPS is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on the basis of the annual Civil Services Examination. 

Which of the following persons was associated with the promotion of local self-government in India?

  1. Minto

  2. Morley

  3. Ripon

  4. Wavell


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ripon was associated with the promotion of local self-government in India. Lord Ripon, in his famous resolution on local self-government on May 18, 1882, recognised the twin considerations of local government. 

Which one of the following persons was the chairman of the Drafting Committee which drafted the Constitution of India?

  1. Shri K. M. Munshi

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Shri Alladi Krishnaswamy

  4. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

On 29 August, 1947, the Drafting Committee was appointed, with Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the Chairman along with six other members assisted by a constitutional advisor.

The non-aligned group of state includes

  1. Zimbabwe

  2. Netherlands

  3. Germany

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: Zimbabwe

Which of the following emergencies has never been proclaimed in India?

  1. Financial emergency due to economic instability

  2. National emergency due to external factors

  3. National emergency due to internal disturbances

  4. Constitutional breakdown in the states leading to President's rule


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

If the President is satisfied that there is an economic situation in which the financial stability or credit of India is threatened, he or she can declare financial emergency. Such an emergency must be approved by the Parliament within two months. It has never been declared. Such a situation had arisen, but was avoided by putting the gold assets of India as collateral for foreign credit. It remains enforced till the President revokes it. In case of a financial emergency, the President can reduce the salaries of all government officials, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts. All money bills passed by the State legislatures are submitted to the President for his approval. He can direct the state to observe certain principles (economy measures) relating to financial matters. The phrase Emergency period, used loosely when referring to the political history of India, often refers to the third and the most controversial of the three occasions.

In which of the following countries are direct democratic checks such as Referendum, Initiative and Recall provided for?

  1. U.S.S.R.

  2. U.K.

  3. Australia

  4. Switzerland


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The pure form of direct democracy only exists in the Swiss cantons of Appenzell, Innerrhoden and Glarus.The Swiss Confederation is a semi-direct democracy (representative democracy with strong instruments of direct democracy). The nature of direct democracy in Switzerland is fundamentally complemented by its profound federal governmental structures.

The 61st Constitution (Amendment) Act 1989 relates to

  1. the grant of special states to the Union Territory of Delhi

  2. deletion of the right to property from the list of fundamental rights

  3. the establishment of autonomous District Council in Tripura

  4. the lowering of minimum voting age from 21 to 18


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Constitution (61st Amendment) Act, 1989: It lowered the voting age from 21 to 18.

The term of office of the governor of a state is of

  1. 2 years

  2. 3 years

  3. 4 years

  4. 5 years


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The governors and lieutenant-governors are appointed by the president for a term of 5 years.

The Right to Private Property in India today is

  1. a fundamental right

  2. a political right

  3. a moral right

  4. a legal right


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The right to property, which had been the occasion for more than one amendment of the Constitution, ceased to be a fundamental right and became only a legal right.

Aristotle, the father of Political Science, believed that the State continues to exist for the sake of good life. His belief is right because the

  1. state alone can provide opportunities for the proper development of the individual's faculties

  2. state has the power to regulate and control

  3. state is what is made by the people

  4. state is the result of a contract


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct Answer: state alone can provide opportunities for the proper development of the individual's faculties

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the position of the Rajya Sabha?

  1. It can be dissolved by the President.

  2. It can never be dissolved by anybody, except by the Chairman.

  3. It is a permanent House and its membership is hereditary.

  4. It is a Permanent House which cannot be dissolved and one-third of its members retire every second year.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Rajya Sabha meets in continuous sessions, and unlike the Lok Sabha, the lower house of Parliament is not subject to dissolution. The President can appoint 12 members for their contributions to art, literature, science, and social services. Members sit for staggered six-year terms, with one third of the members retiring every two years. 

Magistrate shall issue ____ for prosecution evidence u/s 244 of CrPC.

  1. summons

  2. warrant

  3. proclamation

  4. attachment

  5. /


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

For recording evidence, summons are issued for 1st time.

Judiciary is one of three branches of modern governments. In some governments, the principle of judicial supremacy is recognised in theory as well as in practice. It is because

  1. the judges possess knowledge of the laws

  2. the judges can help in making the laws

  3. there is no need to protect the rights of the citizens

  4. the judiciary is impartial and superior to other branches of the government as it interprets the constitution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct Answer: the judiciary is impartial and superior to other branches of the government as it interprets the constitution

Mahatma Gandhi often stressed the importance of villages and wanted the establishment of 'Gram Raj' in India. It was because

  1. Gandhiji was born in a village

  2. village administration is easy

  3. village people are good and hard working

  4. villages are the backbone of the nation and help for the welfare of all people


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct Answer: villages are the backbone of the nation and help for the welfare of all people

When can the withdrawal of complaint be done u/s 257 of CrPC?

  1. After the prosecution

  2. Before the death of accused

  3. After the decision is announced

  4. None of these

  5. /


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

This should be done before judgement is given by the court.

Sec 200 of CrPC deals with ____.

  1. examination of complaint

  2. issue of process

  3. prosecution for defamation

  4. examination of the witness

  5. /


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

U/s 200, examination of complaint is done.

Sec 128 of CrPC deals with ______.

  1. order of maintenance

  2. procedure of maintenance

  3. alteration in allowance of maintenance

  4. enforcement of order of maintenance

  5. /


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sec 128 of CrPC deals with enforcement of order of maintenance.

A Bill in its second reading is

  1. put to general discussion

  2. discussed on broad policies and principles only

  3. discussed clause by clause

  4. discussed by every member of the House


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In second reading, if a Bill is referred to a Select/Joint Committee, the Committee considers the Bill clause-by-clause just as the House does.

Illegitimate minor child shall be maintained u/s ____ of CrPC.

  1. Sec 125

  2. Sec 126

  3. Sec 127

  4. Sec 128

  5. /


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Minor child, wives and parents are maintained u/s 125 of CrPC.

Which of these cannot be passed by a Magistrate?

  1. Sentence more than 7 years

  2. Death penalty

  3. Life imprisonment

  4. All of the above

  5. /


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

These all powers are in the hands of district judge, according to sec 29 of CrPC.

Which of the following is not a warrant case?

  1. Offence punishable with death

  2. Offence punishable with imprisonment for life

  3. Offence punishable with imprisonment for more than 2 years

  4. None of these

  5. /


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Section 2(x) Cr.P.C. defines warrant case as: "‘Warrant case’ means a case relating to an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life or imprisonment for a term exceeding two years.” 

Metropolitan area is declared u/s ____ of CrPC 1973.

  1. Sec 6

  2. Sec 7

  3. Sec 8

  4. Sec 9

  5. /


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

State Government declares metropolitan area u/s 8 of CrPC.

Under CrPC 1973, withdrawal powers in state can be exercised by ______.

  1. High Court

  2. Central Government

  3. Supreme Court

  4. Governing Body

  5. /


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

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In which Republic year of India was code of criminal procedure enacted?

  1. 22nd year of Republic

  2. 23rd year of Republic

  3. 24th year of Republic

  4. 25th year of Republic

  5. /


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Criminal procedure was enacted by Parliament in 24th year of Republic.

Public prosecutor is appointed u/s _____ of CrPC.

  1. Sec 22

  2. Sec 23

  3. Sec 24

  4. Sec 25

  5. /


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to act of CrPC 1973

Court of Metropolitan Magistrate shall be established by

  1. State Government after consultation with High Court

  2. Central Government after consultation with Supreme Court

  3. High Court

  4. Supreme Court

  5. /


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Court of Metropolitan Magistrate shall be established by State Government after consultation with High Court.

Which of the following is not a part of complaint?

  1. Police report

  2. Allegation in writing

  3. Writing to Magistrate

  4. Oral allegation made to Magistrate

  5. /


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

"Complaint" means any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, with a view to his taking action under this Code, that some person, whether known or unknown, has committed an offence, but does not include a police report.

A called B to send him 10000 rupee otherwise A will kill B's son. This is called

  1. extortion

  2. robbery

  3. dacoity

  4. theft

  5. /


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Only threat is there, which is why A is liable for extortion.

Property transferred by way of extortion is called as ______.

  1. stolen property

  2. theft property

  3. extorted property

  4. robbed property

  5. /


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Property transferred by way of theft, extortion or robbery is called as stolen property.

Importation of minor girl for illicit intercourse u/s 366B of IPC means

  1. importation of girl from outside India

  2. importation of girl from J&K

  3. Both 1 and 2

  4. Neither 1 nor 2

  5. /


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Whoever imports a girl from outside India or from the state of J&K for illicit intercourse shall be liable u/s 366B of IPC.

When a person bound by oath makes a declaration which is not correct, it is called

  1. false evidence

  2. fabricating false evidence

  3. omitted evidence

  4. confronting evidence

  5. /


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Evidence that may be given verbally or otherwise which is not correct is called false evidence.

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