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Indian PolityMediumAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2020, GK

Which of the following Articles in the Constitution of India are exceptions to the Fundamental Rights enumerated in Article 14 and Article 19?

  1. A.Article 31A and Article 31C
  2. B.Article 31B and Article 31D
  3. C.Article 12 and Article 13
  4. D.Article 16 and Article 17

Correct answer

A. Article 31A and Article 31C

Explanation

The correct answer is A, Article 31A and Article 31C. Both articles protect certain laws from being struck down on the ground that they violate Article 14 or Article 19.

Article 31A, added by the First Amendment in 1951, saves laws on acquisition of estates, taking over management of property, merger of companies and similar matters. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, saves laws made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b) and (c). Both fall under the heading "Saving of Certain Laws" in Part III.

B is wrong because Article 31B shields laws placed in the Ninth Schedule from all Fundamental Rights, and Article 31D was repealed by the 43rd Amendment in 1977.

C is wrong because Article 12 defines "the State" and Article 13 makes laws violating Fundamental Rights void; they support the rights rather than limit them.

D is wrong because Article 16 (equality in public employment) and Article 17 (abolition of untouchability) are themselves Fundamental Rights.

Exam tip: Article 31A (1st Amendment) and 31C (25th Amendment) are exceptions to Articles 14 and 19; 31B goes with the Ninth Schedule.

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Q2.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2020, Paper IMedium

Which of the following is/are correct in relation to the Panchayats?

1. Only the Parliament may endow Panchayats with powers and authority.

2. A State may devolve powers to Panchayats in preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.

3. A State may devolve powers to Panchayats in implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 3
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.3 only
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Correct answer: C. 2 and 3

Under Article 243G, it is the Legislature of a State, not Parliament, that may by law give Panchayats powers to prepare plans and to carry out schemes for economic development and social justice.

Q3.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper IMedium

Which one of the following Committees of the Parliament has no Members from the Rajya Sabha?

  1. A.Public Accounts Committee
  2. B.Committee on Public Undertakings
  3. C.Estimates Committee
  4. D.Departmentally Related Standing Committee (DRSC) on Finance
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Correct answer: C. Estimates Committee

All 30 members of the Estimates Committee are elected by the Lok Sabha from among its own members; the Rajya Sabha has no place on it.

Q4.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2026, GS Paper IHard

Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India :

1. Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

2. Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.

3. The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

  1. A.There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
  2. B.There are two correct statements, that are statements 1 and 3.
  3. C.There is only one correct statement.
  4. D.All three statements are correct.
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Correct answer: A. There are two correct statements, that include statement 2.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct, while statement 1 confuses the Fifth Schedule with the Sixth. The tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are governed under the Sixth Schedule (Articles 244(2) and 275(1)), which sets up autonomous district councils.

Q5.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper IEasy

Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

  1. A.the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.
  2. B.the methods for strengthening executive leadership.
  3. C.a superior individual with dynamism and vision.
  4. D.a band of dedicated party workers.
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Correct answer: A. the intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.

Democracy rests on the idea that ordinary citizens are capable of judging public matters and taking part in their own government.