Answers to the questions of Legitimate Scrutiny's National Quiz Competition-01 .
Updated: Nov 28, 2020
1. Assertion(A): Custom per se is law, independent of prior recognition by the sovereign or the judge.
Reason(R): Custom is source of Law but by itself is not law. (a)Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Answer: D.- A IS FALSE BUT R IS TRUE.
2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List – I List – II
(a) Abuse of discretion 1- Rule of Law
(b) Equality before law 2- Lack of Power
(c) Delegated legislation 3- Check and Balance
(d) Separation of powers 4- Ultra-vires
Codes:
(a) (b) (c) (d)
(A) 2 1 4 3
(B) 1 2 4 3
(C) 3 3 2 1
(D) 4 4 1 2
Answer: A.-2134
3. “Constitutional law is concerned with the organization and functions of government at rest, while administrative law, is concerned with that organization and those functions in motion-” This statement was given by
(A) Austin
(B) Salmond
(C) M-P- Jain
(D) None of the above
Answer: D.-NONE OF THESE
4. Which of the following is not true regarding the payment of the emoluments of the President ?
(a) They can be reduced during a Financial Emergency.
(b) They are shown separately in the budget.
(c) They are charged on the Contingency Fund of India.
(d) They do not require any parliament sanction.
Answer: C.-THEY ARE CHARGED ON THE CONTINGENCY FUND OF INDIA
5. What is the position of a Minister of State in the Central Government ?
(a) He is a Minister of Central Government but not a member of the Cabinet.
(b) He looks after the interests of the State Cabinet.
(c) He is the nominee of the State Governor.
(d) He is the nominee of the State Cabinet.
Answer: A-HE IS A MINISTER OF CENTRAL GOVERNMENT BUT NOT A MEMBER OF CABINET
6. For Election to the lok sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
(a) Any citizen of India
(b) Any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a Constituency
(c) Anyone residing in India
(d) A resident of the Constituency from which the election to be contested
Answer: B.-ANY CITIZEN OF INDIA WHOSE NAME APPEARS IN THE ELECTORAL ROLL OF A CONSTITUENCY
7. Which of the following is in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India
(a) Population control and family planning
(b) Public health and sanitation
(c) Capitation taxes
(d) Treasure trove
Answer: A.-POPULATION CONTROL AND FAMILY PLANNING
8 Match the following:
Committees of Constituent Assembly Chairmen
Drafting Committee 1. Vallabhbhai PateI
Committee on Fundamental and MinorityRights 2. Jawaharlal Nehru
Union Constitution Committee 3. Kanhiyalal Munshi
Working Committee 4. B.R. Ambedkar
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 4 2 1 3
(c) 4 1 3 2
(d) 4 1 2 3
Answer:D.-4123
9. The Indian Constitution establishes a secular state, meaning:
1. the State treats all religions equally.
2. freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people.
3. educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction.
4. the State makes no discrimination on the basis of religion in matters of employment.
(a) I and II
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I, II and IV
Answer: D.- I, II and IV
10. Assertion(A): A person suffering from Aids can be restricted in his movements by law
Reason( R ) :Where policy is laid down, discretion is not of reasonableness
(a)Both A and R are individually true and R is correct explanation to A
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not correct explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true
Answer: D. A IS FALSE BUT R IS TRUE
11. Which among the following statements is not true?
(a) A No-Confidence Motion in the Council of Ministers can be moved in
either House ofParliament.
(b) Money Bills can be introduced only in the House of the People.
(c) Demands for grants can be voted only by the House of the People.
(d) The Council of States is not subject to dissolution.
Answer: A. A NO CONFIDENCE MOTION IN THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS CAN BE MOVED IN EITHER HOUSE OF THE PARLIAMENT
12. An Advocate General is a/an
(a) State Government official
(b) Union Government official
(c) Extra-Constitutional authority
(d) None of these
Answer: A. STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL
13. Preventive Detention for a period of more than three months can be ordered only on the recommendation of an Advisory Board whose chairman shall be a judge of a/the
(a) High Court
(b) Supreme Court