UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 32: Other Provisions – Official Language, Services and Co-operative Societies (28 MCQs)

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UPSC Indian Polity – Chapter 32: Other Provisions – Official Language, Services and Co-operative Societies (28 MCQs) – 28 questions, subject: Polity. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  

Under Article 343, the official language of the Union is:

Correct Answer: C [Hindi in Devanagari script]

Explanation:

with the international form of Indian numerals.

2.  

Consider the following statements:

1. The Official Languages Act, 1963, as amended in 1967, allows English to continue for official purposes of the Union.
2. Article 348 makes Hindi the language of the Supreme Court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [1 only]

Explanation:

English is the language of the Supreme Court.

3.  

The Committee of Parliament on Official Language under Article 344 has:

Correct Answer: C [30 members – 20 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha]

Explanation:

Article 344(4).

4.  

Which language was added to the Eighth Schedule by the 21st Amendment (1967)?

Correct Answer: D [Sindhi]

Explanation:

1967.

5.  

Which was the first language to be declared a classical language of India?

Correct Answer: C [Tamil]

Explanation:

2004.

6.  

How many classical languages does India have after the additions of 2024?

Correct Answer: D [Eleven]

Explanation:

six earlier plus five.

7.  

With the consent of the President, the use of a State's official language in the proceedings of its High Court may be authorised by the:

Correct Answer: A [Governor]

Explanation:

Article 348(2).

8.  

Under Article 345, the official language or languages of a State are adopted by:

Correct Answer: B [the Legislature of the State by law]

Explanation:

one or more languages in use in the State, or Hindi.

9.  

Civil servants hold office during the pleasure of the President or the Governor under:

Correct Answer: A [Article 310]

Explanation:

doctrine of pleasure.

10.  

Assertion (A): A civil servant may always be dismissed without an inquiry.

Reason (R): Article 311(2) allows dismissal without an inquiry where the President is satisfied that it is not expedient in the interest of the security of the State.

Correct Answer: D [A is not correct but R is correct]

Explanation:

inquiry is the rule; exceptions are limited.

11.  

A new All India Service can be created by Parliament after a resolution of:

Correct Answer: A [the Rajya Sabha supported by two-thirds of members present and voting]

Explanation:

Article 312.

12.  

Match List I (Article) with List II (Subject):

List I: A. 309 B. 310 C. 311 D. 312

List II: 1. All India Services 2. Safeguards for civil servants 3. Doctrine of pleasure 4. Recruitment and conditions of service

Correct Answer: B [A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1]

Explanation:

all four match.

13.  

The Indian Forest Service was constituted as an All India Service in:

Correct Answer: D [1966]

Explanation:

1966.

14.  

The Civil Services Board at the Union level is chaired by the:

Correct Answer: C [Cabinet Secretary]

Explanation:

the Cabinet Secretary.

15.  

The 97th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2011 inserted:

Correct Answer: A [Part IXB on co-operative societies]

Explanation:

Articles 243ZH–243ZT.

16.  

The board of a multi-State co-operative society (not a bank) is superseded. Under Article 243ZL, the maximum period for which the board may be kept under supersession or suspension is:

Correct Answer: B [six months]

Explanation:

six months.

17.  

In Union of India v Rajendra N. Shah (2021), Part IXB was struck down in relation to State co-operative societies because:

Correct Answer: A [it needed but lacked ratification by half the States]

Explanation:

co-operatives are a State List subject.

18.  

The right to property under Article 300A is available to:

Correct Answer: A [any person, as a constitutional (legal) right]

Explanation:

Prelims 2021.

19.  

Arrange the following in chronological order:

1. Tamil declared a classical language
2. 97th Amendment
3. Official Languages Act
4. 92nd Amendment

Select the correct answer:

Correct Answer: D [3-4-1-2]

Explanation:

1963, 2003, 2004, 2011.

20.  

The directive to the Union to promote the spread and development of the Hindi language is in:

Correct Answer: D [Article 351]

Explanation:

Article 351 makes it the duty of the Union to promote the spread of Hindi and develop it as a medium of India's composite culture.

21.  
UPSC Prelims 1999

The Constitution of India recognises

Correct Answer: C [religious and linguistic minorities]

Explanation:

Articles 29 and 30.

22.  
UPSC Prelims 2001

Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education?

Correct Answer: C [Article 350-A]

Explanation:

Article 350A.

23.  
UPSC Prelims 2008

Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, four languages were added to the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22?

Correct Answer: C [Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act]

Explanation:

2003.

24.  
UPSC Prelims 2015

Consider the following statements:

1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2. The Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]

Explanation:

both are incorrect.

25.  
UPSC Prelims 2016

Consider the following statements:

1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2]

Explanation:

both are incorrect.

26.  
UPSC Prelims 2021

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:

1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.
2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: B [2 only]

Explanation:

the ARC's recommendation.

27.  
UPSC Prelims 2021

What is the position of the Right to Property in India?

Correct Answer: B [Legal right available to any person]

Explanation:

Article 300A.

28.  
UPSC Prelims 2024

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:

Correct Answer: A [1, 2 and 3]

Explanation:

Maithili came with the 92nd.

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