UPSC Essentials brings to you its initiative of subject-wise quizzes. UPSC Daily Subject Quiz covers all topics under the UPSC Civil Services syllabus, including Polity, History, Geography, Economics, Environment, Science and Technology, International Relations, and more. These quizzes are designed to help you revise some of the most important topics from the static part of the syllabus. Each day, we cover one new subject. Attempt today’s subject quiz on Polity and Governance to check your progress. Come back tomorrow to solve the History, Culture, and Social Issues MCQs. Don’t miss checking the answers and explanations at the end of the quiz. QUESTION 1 With reference to the Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute, consider the following statements: 1. Belagavi became part of the erstwhile Mysore state when boundaries were redrawn on linguistic lines as per the States Reorganisation Act of 1956. 2. The Central Government set up Mahajan Commission to resolve the dispute. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 QUESTION 2 With reference to the Central Administrative Tribunal, consider the following statements: 1. It had been established under Article 338 -A of the Constitution of India. 2. It provides for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 QUESTION 3 Consider the following statements about the Vice-President of India: 1. The Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People. 2. All doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of the Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Election Commission of India. 3. The electoral college for the election of the Vice-President consists of the members of both Houses of Parliament. How many statements given above are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None QUESTION 4 Which of the following Article of the Constitution of India deals with organisation of village panchayat? (a) Article 38 (b) Article 39 (c) Article 40 (d) Article 41 QUESTION 5 Consider the following: 1. Fundamental Rights 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties How many of the above are not enforceable in the courts? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None ANSWERS TO MCQs 1. (c) FYI: — The border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka is intensifying, with both states hardening their stances. The Maharashtra Assembly passed a unanimous resolution to support a legal battle to resolve the dispute. — The border dispute over Belagavi, Karwar and Nipani in North Karnataka is long-standing. — When state boundaries were redrawn on linguistic lines as per the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, Belagavi became part of the erstwhile Mysore state. Maharashtra claims that parts of Belagavi, where Marathi is the dominant language, should remain in Maharashtra. Hence, statement 1 is correct. — In October 1966, the Centre set up the Mahajan Commission, led by former Chief Justice of India Mehr Chand Mahajan, to resolve the border dispute in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Kerala. Hence, statement 2 is correct. — The Commission recommended that Belgaum and 247 villages remain with Karnataka. Maharashtra rejected the report and in 2004, moved to the Supreme Court. — Attempts are often made to resolve inter-state disputes with the cooperation of both sides, with the Centre working as a facilitator or a neutral mediator. — In the Belagavi issue, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met Chief Ministers Basavaraj Bommai and Eknath Shinde and asked them to form a six-member team, comprising three ministers from each side, to address all boundary issues. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. 2. (b) FYI: — The Central Administrative Tribunal had been established under Article 323 -A of the Constitution of India. Hence, statement 1 is not correct. — It provides for adjudication of disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other authorities under the control of the Government. Hence, statement 2 is correct. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. Source: (cgat.gov.in) 3. (b) FYI: — The Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot. Hence, statement 3 is correct. — No person shall be eligible for election as Vice-President unless he: (a) is a citizen of India; (b) has completed the age of thirty-five years; and (c) is qualified for election as a member of the Council of States. — The Vice-President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. — A Vice-President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States passed by a majority of all the then members of the Council and agreed to by the House of the People; but no resolution for the purpose of this clause shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution. Hence, statement 1 is correct. — All doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court whose decision shall be final. Hence, statement 2 is not correct. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. Other Source: (Constitution of India) 4. (c) FYI: — Article 40 of the Constitution of India provides for the organisation of village panchayats — It says “The State shall take steps to organise village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government”. Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer. Source:(Constitution of India) 5. (b) FYI: — In a majority of 4-1, the Supreme Court ruled that fundamental rights under Article 19/21 can be enforced even against persons other than the State or its instrumentalities. — Fundamental Rights are enforceable in the Courts. — The provisions contained in DPSPs are not enforceable by any court, but the principles therein laid down are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws. — The fundamental duties were incorporated in Part IV-A of the Constitution by the Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act, 1976, during a national emergency. —These duties are not enforceable by law. However, a court may take them into account while adjudicating a matter. Therefore, option (b) is the correct answer. Other Source: (Constitution of India) New initiative for UPSC Mains UPSC CSE Mains 2023 season has begun. Are you ready for it? 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