Daily Static Quiz (Polity) January 13, 2026

Daily Static Quiz (Polity) January 13, 2026

1. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional provisions for interstate water disputes:

1. Parliament may by law provide for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution or control of the waters of any inter-State river or river valley.

2. The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 bars the Supreme Court from entertaining any appeal against the decision of the tribunal constituted under the Act.

3. The Constitution specifically mandates that all inter-state water disputes must be resolved through tribunals only and not through mutual negotiations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

2. With reference to the powers of the Governor under Article 200 of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. The Governor can reserve any Bill for the consideration of the President if the Bill endangers the position of the State High Court.

2. The Governor must reserve a Bill if it is of the opinion that the Bill would be repugnant to the provisions of any Central law.

3. The Governor has absolute discretion to withhold assent to a Bill without any constitutional obligation to follow the advice of the Council of Ministers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

3. Consider the following pairs regarding constitutional provisions and their classification:

1. Separation of judiciary from executive in public services → Directive Principles of State Policy

2. Prohibition of employment of children below 14 years in hazardous industries → Fundamental Rights

3. Duty of parents to provide opportunities for education to children → Fundamental Duties

4. Uniform civil code for citizens → Fundamental Rights

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

4. Regarding the Anti-Defection Law under the Tenth Schedule, consider the following statements:

1. The Speaker’s decision on disqualification petitions is final and cannot be questioned in any court of law.

2. A member voluntarily gives up membership of a political party if they abstain from voting contrary to the party whip in the House.

3. The law provides exemption for splits where at least one-third of the members of a legislative party break away.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

5. With reference to the National Emergency provisions under Article 352, consider the following statements:

1. The President can proclaim Emergency only on the written advice of the Union Cabinet.

2. During Emergency, the President can suspend the enforcement of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Articles 20 and 21.

3. The Lok Sabha can pass a resolution disapproving the continuation of Emergency by a simple majority of members present and voting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

6. Consider the following statements regarding the constitutional status of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):

1. The NHRC is a constitutional body established under Article 338 of the Constitution.

2. The Chairperson of the NHRC must be a former Chief Justice of India.

3. The recommendations of the NHRC are binding on the Central and State governments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

7. With reference to the Inter-State Council, consider the following statements:

1. The Council is a permanent constitutional body established under Article 263.

2. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the Inter-State Council.

3. The Council can make recommendations on any subject of common interest between the Union and States or among States themselves.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

8. Regarding the pardoning powers of the President under Article 72, consider the following statements:

1. The President can grant pardon in cases where the punishment is by a Court Martial.

2. The President’s power to grant pardon is subject to judicial review on grounds of arbitrariness.

3. The President can suspend, remit or commute sentences in all cases where the sentence is for an offence against any law relating to a matter in the State List.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Consider the following statements about the constitutional provisions for Scheduled Areas and Tribes:

1. The President has the power to declare any area as a Scheduled Area after consultation with the Governor of that State.

2. The Fifth Schedule provides for the establishment of Tribes Advisory Councils in States having Scheduled Areas.

3. The Governor of a State containing Scheduled Areas has the power to direct that any particular Act of Parliament shall not apply to that area.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

10. With reference to the constitutional provisions regarding freedom of speech and expression, consider the following statements:

1. The right to freedom of speech includes the right to express dissent against government policies through any medium, including social media.

2. The State can impose reasonable restrictions on this right on grounds of public order, decency, morality, and contempt of court.

3. The Constitution specifically prohibits the State from making any law that takes away or abridges the freedom of press.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

ANSWERS WITH EXPLANATIONS

1. Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. Article 262 of the Constitution empowers Parliament to provide for adjudication of inter-state water disputes. Statement 2 is incorrect because while the Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 does bar the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has in cases like In Re: Cauvery Water Dispute held that it can examine whether the tribunal’s procedure was in accordance with law. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Constitution does not mandate that disputes must be resolved only through tribunals; mutual negotiations and agreements between states are permissible and often encouraged.

2. Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct. The Governor can reserve a Bill if it endangers the position of the State High Court (Article 200). Statement 2 is incorrect because the Governor has discretion, not an obligation, to reserve a Bill if it appears repugnant to Central law. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Governor generally acts on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers; the discretion to withhold assent is not absolute and is subject to constitutional conventions.

3. Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only

Explanation: Pair 1 is correctly matched as Article 50 (DPSP) provides for separation of judiciary from executive. Pair 2 is correctly matched as Article 24 (Fundamental Rights) prohibits employment of children below 14 years in hazardous industries. Pair 3 is correctly matched as Article 51A(k) (Fundamental Duties) provides this duty. Pair 4 is incorrectly matched because Uniform Civil Code is provided under Article 44 as a Directive Principle, not a Fundamental Right.

4. Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the Speaker’s decision is subject to judicial review; the Supreme Court in Kihoto Hollohan case held that the decision is subject to judicial scrutiny. Statement 2 is correct as per the Tenth Schedule; abstaining from voting contrary to party whip constitutes voluntarily giving up membership. Statement 3 is incorrect because the provision for split (one-third members) was deleted by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.

5. Answer: (a) 1 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as per the 44th Constitutional Amendment; Emergency can be proclaimed only on written advice of Cabinet. Statement 2 is incorrect because Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended even during Emergency (Article 359). Statement 3 is incorrect because disapproval requires a special majority (not less than two-thirds of members present and voting) and absolute majority of total membership.

6. Answer: (b) 2 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because NHRC is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, not a constitutional body. Statement 2 is correct as the Act mandates that the Chairperson must be a former Chief Justice of India. Statement 3 is incorrect because NHRC’s recommendations are not binding; they are advisory in nature.

7. Answer: (b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect because the Inter-State Council is not a permanent body; it is constituted by Presidential order. Statement 2 is correct as the Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman. Statement 3 is correct as the Council can make recommendations on any subject of common interest under Article 263.

8. Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as Article 72 includes Court Martial cases within the President’s pardoning power. Statement 2 is correct as the Supreme Court in Epuru Sudhakar case held that pardoning power is subject to judicial review on grounds of arbitrariness. Statement 3 is incorrect because the President’s power under Article 72 extends only to Union and Concurrent List matters, not exclusively State List matters.

9. Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as the President can declare Scheduled Areas after consultation with the Governor (Fifth Schedule). Statement 2 is correct as the Fifth Schedule mandates Tribes Advisory Councils in States with Scheduled Areas. Statement 3 is incorrect because the Governor can only modify the application of an Act, not completely direct that it shall not apply; such power is limited and subject to Presidential assent.

10. Answer: (a) 1 and 2 only

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct as freedom of speech includes expression through any medium, including social media, as recognized in various Supreme Court judgments. Statement 2 is correct as Article 19(2) permits reasonable restrictions on grounds including public order, decency, morality, and contempt of court. Statement 3 is incorrect because while the Constitution recognizes press freedom as part of freedom of speech, it does not specifically prohibit laws abridging press freedom; such protection comes from judicial interpretation.

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