UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SC seeks govt. response on Delhi library relocation

Q1. With reference to the Supreme Court's power under Article 142 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. An order under this power can be made only in a cause or matter pending before the Court.
  2. An order made under this power is enforceable throughout India in the manner prescribed by a law of Parliament, and until such a law is made, in the manner the President may by order prescribe.
  3. The Constitution confers the same power to do complete justice on every High Court within its territorial jurisdiction.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 3 only

Q2. With reference to the distribution of legislative subjects in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Historical records other than those declared by or under a law of Parliament to be of national importance are a Union List subject.
  2. Libraries and museums controlled or financed by a State are a State List subject.
  3. Ancient and historical monuments declared by Parliament by law to be of national importance are a Union List subject.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1 and 3 only

Q3. The Union List entry that covers the National Library, Kolkata can also take in other like institutions. A library financed in part by the Government of India would come under that entry only if which one of the following happens?

  • A. Parliament declares it by law to be an institution of national importance
  • B. The President declares it, by public notification, an institution of national importance
  • C. A State Legislature resolves to let Parliament make laws for that library
  • D. The Rajya Sabha resolves by a two-thirds majority that it serves the national interest

Q4. With reference to the law officers who represent the Union government before the courts, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Attorney-General for India must be a person qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court.
  2. Like a Judge of the Supreme Court, the Attorney-General can be removed only through an address by both Houses of Parliament.
  3. Like the Attorney-General, an Additional Solicitor General has a constitutional right to take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 1 only
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q5. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. The Attorney-General of India may speak in a committee of Parliament of which he is named a member, but is not entitled to vote in it by virtue of that right.
  2. The Attorney-General of India is a member of the Union Council of Ministers.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q6. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Parliament, and not the West Bengal Legislature, has the competence to legislate on the National Library even though it is located in Kolkata.
  2. The National Library is expressly named in a Union List entry that covers institutions of national importance.
  • A. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II explains Statement-I
  • B. Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II does not explain Statement-I
  • C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
  • D. Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Q7. With reference to Article 49 and Article 51A(f) of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. Article 49 places an obligation on the State, while Article 51A(f) places a duty on citizens.
  2. Article 49 extends to every object of artistic or historic interest, whether or not it has been declared by or under a law of Parliament to be of national importance.
  3. Article 49 covers protection from spoliation, removal, disposal or export, and not merely from physical destruction.
  4. Article 51A(f) was part of the Constitution as originally adopted.
  • A. 4 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4 only

Q8. A publisher brings out a new book in India. Under the Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954, which one of the following correctly describes the publisher's obligation?

  • A. Deliver a copy to the National Library and to other libraries specified by the Centre
  • B. Deliver a copy to the Copyright Office, which then distributes it among libraries
  • C. Deposit a copy voluntarily, since delivery is encouraged only through library grants
  • D. Deliver a copy to the State Central Library of every State and Union Territory