UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Census to remain on hold in Manipur till April 2027: HC

Q1. With reference to the readjustment of Assembly seats and constituencies under Article 170 of the Constitution following a Census, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A readjustment following a Census does not alter representation in the Legislative Assembly until the then existing Assembly is dissolved.
  2. Once a readjustment has been finalised, the next election to the Assembly must be held on the new constituencies, irrespective of the date from which the readjustment is to take effect.
  3. The authority that carries out the readjustment and the manner of doing so are determined by a law of Parliament and not by a law of the State Legislature.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1 and 3 only

Q2. With reference to the National Population Register (NPR) and how it differs from the Census, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The NPR is prepared under the Census Act, 1948, the statute that also governs the Census.
  2. The unit of entry in the NPR is a person ordinarily residing in a local area, not a person whose citizenship has been established.
  3. Preparing the NPR requires respondents to submit documents establishing their citizenship.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 only
  • D. 2 and 3 only

Q3. Consider the following statements: Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. An entry in the National Population Register does not by itself establish that the person concerned is a citizen of India.
  2. The National Population Register is prepared under rules framed under the Citizenship Act, 1955.
  • 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

Q4. With reference to the constitutional arrangements for the Hill Areas of Manipur, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. Article 371C enables the President to provide for an Assembly committee composed only of members elected from the Hill Areas of the State.
  2. The Governor must report to the President on the administration of the Hill Areas annually or whenever required, and the Union's executive power extends to giving the State directions on their administration.
  3. The Hill Areas of Manipur are governed under the Sixth Schedule by virtue of clause (2) of Article 244.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1 only

Q5. With reference to the writ jurisdiction of constitutional courts in India, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A High Court's power under Article 226 can be exercised for the enforcement of fundamental rights as well as for any other purpose.
  2. The Supreme Court's power under Article 32 can likewise be exercised for the enforcement of legal rights lying outside Part III of the Constitution.
  • A. 1 only
  • B. 2 only
  • C. Both 1 and 2
  • D. Neither 1 nor 2