UPSC 1999 › Indian Polity

8 questions · 1999 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Constitutional Framework & Development (2)Fundamental Rights (2)Constitutional & Statutory Bodies (1)Elections & Electoral Reforms (1)Local Government & Panchayati Raj (1)Public Finance & Finance Commission (1)
UPSC 1999 · Q4 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Rights · Save

The Constitution of India recognises

(a) only religious minorities
(b) only linguistic minorities
(c) religious and linguistic minorities
(d) religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities
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Answer: (c) religious and linguistic minorities
UPSC 1999 · Q6 · Indian Polity › Local Government & Panchayati Raj · Save

In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past.

Which one of the following is not one such provision?

(a) A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others.
(b) Elections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due.
(c) A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, up to a third of the strength.
(d) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
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Answer: (d) Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
UPSC 1999 · Q8 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Consider the following statements: An amendment of the Constitution of India can be initiated by the I. Lok Sabha. II. Rajya Sabha. III. State Legislatures. IV. President.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) I alone
(b) I, II and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) I and II
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Answer: (d) I and II
UPSC 1999 · Q14 · Indian Polity › Elections & Electoral Reforms · Save

Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the Election Law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 1996: I. Any conviction for the offence of insulting the Indian National Flag or the Constitution of India shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures for six years from the date of conviction. II. There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to the Lok Sabha. III. A candidate cannot now stand for election from more than one Parliamentary constituency. IV. No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) I and III
(b) I, II and IV
(c) I, II and III
(d) I, II, III and IV
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Answer: (b) I, II and IV
UPSC 1999 · Q18 · Indian Polity › Public Finance & Finance Commission · Save

Which one of the following statements regarding the levying, collecting and distribution of Income Tax is correct?

(a) The Union levies, collects and distributes the proceeds of income tax between itself and the States
(b) The Union levies, collects and keeps all the proceeds of income tax to itself
(c) The Union levies and collects the tax but all the proceeds are distributed among the States
(d) Only the surcharge levied on income tax is shared between the Union and the States
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Answer: (a) The Union levies, collects and distributes the proceeds of income tax between itself and the States
UPSC 1999 · Q26 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha were territories acquired by the Indian Republic from the French
(b) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha are territories handed over to Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi sovereignty respectively by the Government of India
(c) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha are areas that were annexed by the Chinese in the 1962 Sino Indian War
(d) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha are enclaves which were transferred to India by lease arrangements with Sri Lanka and Pakistan respectively
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Answer: (b) Kachchativu and Tin Bigha are territories handed over to Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi sovereignty respectively by the Government of India
UPSC 1999 · Q31 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Rights · Save

A British citizen staying in India cannot claim Right to

(a) Freedom of trade and profession
(b) Equality before the Law
(c) Protection of life and personal liberty
(d) Freedom of religion
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Answer: (a) Freedom of trade and profession
UPSC 1999 · Q34 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission of India: I. Its Chairman must be a retired Chief Justice of India. II. It has formations in each state as State Human Rights Commission. III. Its powers are only recommendatory in nature. IV. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the Commission.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(a) I, II, III and IV
(b) II and IV
(c) I and III
(d) I and II
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Answer: (c) I and III