UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Barricades cannot silence the voice of democracy

Q1. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A law restricting peaceful assemblies solely on the ground of 'decency or morality' would not be saved by the reasonable-restrictions clause that applies to the freedom of assembly.
  2. The fundamental right to assemble peaceably and without arms is guaranteed only to citizens and not to foreigners.
  • 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

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

  1. The elected government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi cannot direct how the police handle a protest at Jantar Mantar.
  2. Article 239AA excludes 'public order' and 'police' from the State List matters on which the Legislative Assembly of Delhi may make laws.
  • 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. With reference to the subject 'police', how does the constitutional position of the National Capital Territory of Delhi differ from that of a State?

  • A. Police is a Concurrent List subject for Delhi, while it is a Union List subject for a State.
  • B. Both can make laws on police, but only Delhi's laws on it require the President's assent.
  • C. Delhi's Assembly can make laws on police only after a resolution of Parliament, unlike a State.
  • D. Delhi's Assembly cannot make laws on police, while a State Legislature can make laws on it.

Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the safeguards provided under Article 324 of the Constitution: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. An Election Commissioner other than the Chief Election Commissioner can be removed by the President on the advice of the Union Council of Ministers, without any recommendation from the Chief Election Commissioner.
  2. The constitutional bar on varying conditions of service to a commissioner's disadvantage after appointment covers every Election Commissioner, and not only the Chief Election Commissioner.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 only
  • C. Both 1 and 2
  • D. Neither 1 nor 2

Q5. Suppose a section of Parliament, alleging partisan conduct, wants the Chief Election Commissioner removed from office against the Commissioner's will. Which one of the following is the constitutionally valid route?

  • A. A joint recommendation of the other Election Commissioners, followed by the President's order
  • B. An address by both Houses, each passed by a special majority, followed by the President's order
  • C. Advice of the Union Council of Ministers to the President, without any reference to Parliament
  • D. A recommendation of the Selection Committee to the President, followed by the President's order