UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Bengal govt. obstructing her work as MP, says Mahua; SC seeks reply from Centre, State

Q1. With reference to the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Funds under the scheme are released directly to the district authority concerned rather than to the Member of Parliament.
  2. The Member of Parliament sanctions the recommended works, while the district authority only executes them.
  3. An elected member of the Rajya Sabha may recommend works anywhere in the State from which they were elected.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1 only

Q2. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. Even under MPLADS, the State's administrative machinery can influence how fast the works recommended by a Member of Parliament are carried out.
  2. MPLADS is a Central Sector Scheme fully funded by the Government of India.
  • 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

Q3. Consider the following assertion: An Opposition Member of Parliament whose movement within their own constituency is obstructed by State authorities may approach the Supreme Court directly for relief. Which of the following statements support/supports the above assertion?

  1. Article 105 bars proceedings in any court against a Member of Parliament for anything said in Parliament.
  2. The right to move freely throughout the territory of India is guaranteed to citizens as a Fundamental Right.
  3. Police and public order are subjects in the State List.
  4. The right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of the rights in Part III is itself guaranteed by the Constitution.
  • A. 2 and 4 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 4 only

Q4. With reference to the remedy under Article 32 of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The right guaranteed by Article 32 cannot be suspended except as otherwise provided for by the Constitution.
  2. If Parliament by law empowers another court to exercise the Supreme Court's writ powers, the Supreme Court's own jurisdiction under Article 32 ceases in that area.
  3. The Constitution requires a petitioner to first approach the High Court under Article 226 before moving the Supreme Court under Article 32.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1 only

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

  1. The writ jurisdiction of a High Court under Article 226 is wider in scope than that of the Supreme Court under Article 32.
  2. Under Article 32, the Supreme Court can issue only the five named writs, whereas High Courts may also issue directions and orders.
  • 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. A district administration refuses permission for an outdoor public meeting called by an Opposition Member of Parliament. It cites an apprehended breakdown of public order. In this context, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?

  1. The constitutional freedom of assembly protects only assemblies that are peaceable and without arms.
  2. A restriction on assembly imposed on public order grounds must be reasonable, and whether it is reasonable can be examined by the courts.
  3. Because the convener is a sitting Member of Parliament, the State cannot restrict the meeting on public order grounds.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 2 and 3 only

Q7. With reference to the grounds on which reasonable restrictions may be imposed on the freedoms in Article 19(1) of the Constitution of India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms may be restricted in the interests of the general public.
  2. The freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India may be restricted to protect the interests of any Scheduled Tribe.
  3. The freedom to assemble peaceably and without arms may be restricted in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1 and 3 only

Q8. With reference to the law officers of the Union and the States, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above are correct?

  1. The Attorney-General for India must be qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court and holds office during the pleasure of the President.
  2. In performing official duties, the Attorney-General has a right of audience in all courts in the territory of India.
  3. The Advocate-General of a State is appointed by the President and holds office during the President's pleasure.
  4. The Solicitor General of India, like the Attorney-General, holds an office created by the Constitution.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 3 and 4 only
  • D. 2 and 4 only