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UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of daily subject-wise quizzes. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Polity and Governance to check your progress.
With reference to the Concurrent List, consider the following statements:
1. The Concurrent List is in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. The Concurrent List was inspired by the Australian Constitution.
3. The list enumerates subjects on which both the Union and state governments can legislate, with Union laws prevailing in the case of a conflict.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None
Explanation
— The Seventh Schedule of India’s Constitution describes how powers and functions are divided between the Union and state legislatures. Hence, statement 1 is not correct.
— The Union and State lists were established by the Constituent Assembly to provide a clear separation of authority between the centre and the states.
Union List
— Subjects belonging to the Union List exclusively fall under the legislative authority of Parliament, and examples include defence and foreign affairs.
State List
— A list of subjects that come under the authority of state legislatures, and some examples of the subjects include police, public health, and agriculture.
Concurrent List
— The Concurrent List was inspired by the Australian constitution. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
— The list includes subjects on which both the Union and state governments may legislate, with Union legislation taking precedence in the event of a conflict. The Concurrent List includes themes such as education and marriage. Hence, statement 3 is correct.
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements:
1. The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
2. The executive power of the State shall be vested in the Chief Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
— Although the Governor is intended to be an apolitical head who must act on the advice of the council of ministers, he or she has certain powers granted by the Constitution, such as giving or withholding assent to a Bill passed by the state legislature, determining the time required for a party to prove its majority, or determining which party must be called first, usually after a hung verdict in an election.
— The Governor shall have executive power over the State, which he may exercise directly or through officers subordinate to him, in conformity with this Constitution. Hence, statement 2 is not correct.
— The President will appoint the Governor of a State by warrant under his hand and seal. Governors serve at the pleasure of the President.
— The Governor appoints the Chief Minister, and the other Ministers will be nominated on the Chief Minister’s advice, and the Ministers will serve at the Governor’s pleasure. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.
Consider the following pairs with reference to the co-operative societies:
| Article | Provision |
| 243ZJ | Number and term of members of board and its office bearers. |
| 243ZM | Convening of general body meetings. |
| 243ZN | Audit of accounts of co-operative societies. |
| 243ZO | Right of a member to get information. |
How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
(a) Only one pair
(b) Only two pairs
(c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
Explanation
— Cooperatives are grassroots organisations created by individuals to leverage the power of collective bargaining in the marketplace. This can include a variety of arrangements, such as pooling resources or sharing capital, to generate a common advantage that would be impossible for an individual producer to obtain.
| Article | Provision | Description |
| 243ZJ | Number and term of members of board and its office bearers. | The board shall be composed of such a number of directors as may be determined by the Legislature of a State by law. |
| 243ZM | Audit of accounts of co-operative societies. | The Legislature of a State may adopt laws requiring co-operative societies to maintain accounts and audit such accounts at least once every fiscal year. |
| 243ZN | Convening of general body meetings. | The Legislature of a State may, by legislation, require that the annual general body meeting of every co-operative society be held within six months of the end of the fiscal year to conduct the business specified in such law. |
| 243ZO | Right of a member to get information. | The Legislature of a State may, by legislation, grant access to all members of a co-operative society to the co-operative society’s books, information, and accounts kept in regular transactions with such members. |
Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer.
(Other Source: Constitution of India)
India’s first Constitution Museum was inaugurated at:
(a) Delhi
(b) Mumbai
(c) Varanasi
(d) Sonipat
Explanation
— The country’s first Constitution Museum was inaugurated at O P Jindal Global University in Sonipat.
— The museum, launched by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal, goes deep into the heart of the Constitution by highlighting its creators, philosophical underpinnings, clauses, and growth via different amendments.
— Anjchita B Nair curates the museum, which also provides visitors with audio-visual interactive experiences and digital quizzes. Furthermore, while a radio broadcasts narratives about major historical events from 1940, a robot guides visitors through the museum.
— In addition, the museum neatly displays little busts of 300 Constituent Assembly members. A larger bust on exhibit is that of B N Rau, a jurist who helped draft the Constitution.
— Armour-cabled headphones have been set around the museum to allow visitors to listen to remarks from the Constituent Assembly and professors explaining the philosophy underlying the Constitution.
Therefore, option (d) is the correct answer.
Which of the following amendments of the Constitution of India transferred key subjects such as education, forests, protection of wild animals and birds, and administration of justice from the State List to the Concurrent List?
(a) 24th amendment
(b) 25th amendment
(c) 42nd amendment
(d) 44th amendment
Explanation
— The numbers at present stand at 100 subjects on the Union List, 59 in the State List, and 52 in the Concurrent List, reflecting substantial shifts over the decades. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976, also known as the “mini-Constitution” due to its vast alterations, made the most significant changes to the Seventh Schedule.
— This amendment moved crucial issues from the State List to the Concurrent List, including education, forests, wildlife and bird preservation, and justice administration. These revisions, particularly the centralising adjustments represented in the 42nd Amendment, reflect a broader trend of greater centralisation within India’s federal structure.
— While such revisions seek to address national goals and promote uniformity in crucial areas, they also highlight the changing balance of power between the Union and the states as the country responds to new challenges and difficulties.
Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.
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