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Polity Quiz 1

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1. 
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements :

I Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
II.The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.
III.To prevent infiltration on the international border/ coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.

How many of the above statements are correct?  [2023]

2. 
With reference to India, consider the following pairs :

Action: The Act under which it is covered

I.Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
II.Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
III.Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019

How many of the correctly matched?  [2023]

3. 
Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India, according to the Flag Code of India, 2002:

Statement-I : One of the standard size of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm . .
Statement-II : The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3 : 2.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?  [2023]

4. 
What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950? [2021]

5. 
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in Character?[2021]

6. 
With reference to India, consider the following statements: [2021]

I. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.
II. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.
III. A foreigner once granted citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

7. 
What is the position of the Right to Property in India? [2021]

8. 
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements : [2019]

I. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.
II. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

9. 
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? [2019]

I. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre- delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave
II. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother minimum six creche visits daily
III. Women with two children get reduced entitlements.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

10. 
With reference to the constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142.

It could mean which one of the following?   [2019]

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