Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 205

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -205

Q1. Electoral-Roll Revision and Constitutional Democracy

In the context of the reported Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls, consider the following statements:

1. Article 324 of the Constitution vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission.
2. Article 326 provides for elections to the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of adult suffrage.
3. Special Summary Revision and Special Intensive Revision necessarily involve identical verification procedures and documentation requirements.
4. Transparent verification and accessible grievance redressal can improve both electoral accuracy and voter inclusion.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

Explanation: The supplied Hindu summary reports a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 States and Union Territories. Article 324 establishes the Election Commission's constitutional authority, while Article 326 provides for adult suffrage. Statement 3 is incorrect because SSR and SIR may involve different verification procedures. According to the supplied report, SSR relies on existing electoral databases and procedures rather than the fresh documentation requirements described for SIR. Electoral revision should remove incorrect entries without excluding eligible citizens. Hidden trap: Different electoral-roll revision exercises should not be assumed to follow identical procedures.

Q2. Right to Protest, Personal Liberty and Public Order

In the context of the reported Supreme Court examination of protest-related detentions in Delhi, consider the following statements:

1. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech and expression to citizens.
2. Article 19(1)(b) protects the right of citizens to assemble peaceably and without arms.
3. The State may impose restrictions on peaceful assembly without any constitutional limitations whenever traffic movement is affected.
4. Restrictions on constitutional freedoms must satisfy applicable legal and constitutional requirements, including proportionality where relevant.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only