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Other Constitutional Dimensions

4 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Other Constitutional Dimensions". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Consider the following statements: 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes…

    Consider the following statements: 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is incorrect: The President of India, not the Governor of a State, has the power to specify a community as a Scheduled Tribe (ST) for a particular state or Union Territory. This is done through a notification in the Official Gazette, after consultation with the concerned State government. Statement 2 is correct: The specification of Scheduled Tribes is not uniform across the country. A community recognized as an ST in one State may not be recognized as such in another State. This is because the criteria for scheduling are based on social, educational, and economic backwardness, which can vary across regions.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2024 Medium

  2. Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some…

    Consider the following statements: Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of the administration. Statement-II: Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    1. ABoth Statements-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
    2. BBoth Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
    3. CStatement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
    4. DStatement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C

    * Statement I is correct: It has frequently been argued that reservation is contrary to efficiency and merit. Even the Supreme Court of India appeared to have agreed with this argument in some of its judgments, holding that Article 335 mention of the term efficiency of administration will limit the scope of Article 16(4) provision for reservation in services.

    * Statement II is incorrect: Article 335 of the Constitution of India states that the claims of the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes shall be taken into consideration, consistently with the maintenance of efficiency of administration, in the making of appointments to services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or of a State.

    * Article 335 of the Indian Constitution only mentions the efficiency of administration and does not define the same.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2023 Medium

  3. With reference to the management of minor minerals in India consider the following statements:…

    With reference to the management of minor minerals in India consider the following statements: 1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' according to the prevailing law in the country. 2. State Governments have the power to grant mining leases of minor minerals, but the powers regarding the formation of rules related to the grant of minor minerals lie with the Central Government. 3. State Governments have the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 and 3 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    Statement 1 is correct: As per Section 3(e) of the MMDR Act, 1957, sand is classified as a 'minor mineral' along with other minerals such as gravel, clay, marble, and limestone.

    Statement 2 is incorrect: The power to make rules regarding the grant of minor minerals lies with State Governments, not the Central Government. Under Section 15 of the MMDR Act, State governments can frame rules related to the extraction, leasing, and transportation of minor minerals. However, the central government regulates major minerals like coal, iron ore, and bauxite.

    Statement 3 is correct: The MMDR Act empowers state governments to make rules to regulate the grant of mining leases and other mineral concessions in respect of minor minerals, which includes the power to frame rules to prevent illegal mining of minor minerals.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2019 Hard

  4. The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to…

    The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. A1, 2 and 3
    2. B1, 2 and 4
    3. C1, 3 and 4
    4. D2, 3 and 4
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A

    * The 71st Amendment Act, 1992 amended the Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution to include Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali languages.

    ![Official Languages](https://d39jluplm5thpx.cloudfront.net//official_languages_da18a5e8ac.png)

    * These languages were added to grant official recognition and promote their cultural and linguistic development.

    * Konkani is primarily spoken in Goa, Manipuri in Manipur, and Nepali in Sikkim and Darjeeling (West Bengal).

    * Maithili, however, was added later through the 92nd Amendment Act, 2003, along with Bodo, Dogri, and Santhali.

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    Indian Polity UPSC 2024 Medium