Miscellaneous (Indian Polity) (Part-2)

Total Questions: 50

21. Which of the following statement(s) is/are CORRECT? [S.S.C. Online C.P.O.S.I. (T-I) 3.07.2017 (Shift-II)]

I. In federal government, power is distributed among the legislature, executive, and judiciary.

II. Due to political competition in a democracy, social divisions get reflected in politics.

III. Communal politics is based on the belief that one religion is superior to that of others.

Option:

 

Correct Answer: (b) I, II and III
Solution:A federal government is one where powers are distributed between the Union and the State by the Constitution and both operate in their respective jurisdictions independently. Example- The US, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, etc. Hence, statement I is correct.
  • Due to political competition in a democracy, social divisions get reflected in politics. Hence, statement II is correct.
  • Communal politics is a political philosophy and economic system that integrates communal ownership and confederations of highly localized independent communities. The main feature of Communal politics are as follows -
  • One religion is superior to that of others.
  • Followers of a particular religion constitute one community. Hence, statement III is correct.

22. What is Article 343 of the Indian Constitution about? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 11.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Hindi as the official language
Solution:Article 343 of the Constitution of India prescribes Hindi as written in Devanagari script as the official language of the government along with English.

Article 343 in Constitution of India

343. Official language of the Union

(1) The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script. The form of numerals to be used for the official purposes of the Union shall be the international form of Indian numerals.

(2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (1), for a period of fifteen years from the commencement of this Constitution, the English language shall continue to be used for all the official purposes of the Union for which it was being used immediately before such commencement:

Provided that the President may, during the said period, by order authorise the use of the Hindi language in addition to the English language and of the Devanagari form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals for any of the official purposes of the Union.

(3) Notwithstanding anything in this article, Parliament may by law provide for the use, after the said period of fifteen years, of—

(a) the English language, or

(b) the Devanagari form of numerals,

for such purposes as may be specified in the law

23. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India adopted Hindi in Devanagari script as the official language of the Union? [S.S.C. Online CGL (T-I) 17.08.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Article 343(1)
Solution:Article 343 of the Constitution of India prescribes Hindi as written in Devanagari script as the official language of the government along with English.

Article 343 in Constitution of India

343. Official language of the Union

(1) The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script. The form of numerals to be used for the official purposes of the Union shall be the international form of Indian numerals.

(2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (1), for a period of fifteen years from the commencement of this Constitution, the English language shall continue to be used for all the official purposes of the Union for which it was being used immediately before such commencement:

Provided that the President may, during the said period, by order authorise the use of the Hindi language in addition to the English language and of the Devanagari form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals for any of the official purposes of the Union.

(3) Notwithstanding anything in this article, Parliament may by law provide for the use, after the said period of fifteen years, of—

(a) the English language, or

(b) the Devanagari form of numerals,

for such purposes as may be specified in the law

24. Article 343(1) of the Indian constitution states that the official language of the Union should become Hindi in Devanagari script instead of the English which is the official language currently. But this was thought to be a violation of the constitution's guarantee of federal- ism. Later, a constitutional amendment, The Official Languages Act, 1963, allowed for the continuation of English in the Indian government indefinitely until legislation decides to change it. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 22.10.2021 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Article 343 (1)
Solution:Article 343 of the Constitution of India prescribes Hindi as written in Devanagari script as the official language of the government along with English.

Article 343 in Constitution of India

343. Official language of the Union

(1) The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script. The form of numerals to be used for the official purposes of the Union shall be the international form of Indian numerals.

(2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (1), for a period of fifteen years from the commencement of this Constitution, the English language shall continue to be used for all the official purposes of the Union for which it was being used immediately before such commencement:

Provided that the President may, during the said period, by order authorise the use of the Hindi language in addition to the English language and of the Devanagari form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals for any of the official purposes of the Union.

(3) Notwithstanding anything in this article, Parliament may by law provide for the use, after the said period of fifteen years, of—

(a) the English language, or

(b) the Devanagari form of numerals,

for such purposes as may be specified in the law

25. Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India states that Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the official language of the Union? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 27.10.2021 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Article 343(1)
Solution:Article 343 of the Constitution of India prescribes Hindi as written in Devanagari script as the official language of the government along with English.

Article 343 in Constitution of India

343. Official language of the Union

(1) The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in Devanagari script. The form of numerals to be used for the official purposes of the Union shall be the international form of Indian numerals.

(2) Notwithstanding anything in clause (1), for a period of fifteen years from the commencement of this Constitution, the English language shall continue to be used for all the official purposes of the Union for which it was being used immediately before such commencement:

Provided that the President may, during the said period, by order authorise the use of the Hindi language in addition to the English language and of the Devanagari form of numerals in addition to the international form of Indian numerals for any of the official purposes of the Union.

(3) Notwithstanding anything in this article, Parliament may by law provide for the use, after the said period of fifteen years, of—

(a) the English language, or

(b) the Devanagari form of numerals,

for such purposes as may be specified in the law

26. During an emergency, all of the following basic rights except which one are revoked? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Personal liberty
Solution:During a national emergency, many Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens can be suspended. The six freedoms under the Right to Freedom are automatically suspended.

By contrast, the Right to Life and Personal Liberty cannot be suspended according to the original Constitution.

27. Democracy implies that the sovereign power is in the hands of__________. [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) People
Solution:Democracy is a form of government where the people have the authority to deliberate and shape legislation ("direct democracy"), or to choose governing officials to do so ("representative democracy").

Democracy is derived from two Greek words “demos” meaning people and “kratos” meaning rule. Democracy is a system of government where the supreme power is vested in the people.

28. __________improves the quality of decision making. [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (d) Democracy
Solution:Democracy improves the quality of decision making because decisions are taken through consultation and discussions.
  • Democracy helps the citizens to be more active and responsive to the country.
  • They are able to voice their opinion and can make necessary changes for the benefit of society.
  • The people can understand the mistakes and arrive at the decision wisely through proper communication with one another.

29. In India, states with,___________, get more representatives. [SSC Online Constable GD 12.02.2019 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) More population
Solution:In India, populous states with more population of people get more representatives.

30. In which form of government, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 9.10.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (c) Democratic
Solution:In a democratic government each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.