PPSC GK PYQ

11. The 'Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen' is a human civil rights statement associated with:




Answer & Solution
Answer:

French Revolution

Solution:

The "Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen" was adopted in 1789 during the French Revolution. It is a fundamental document asserting universal principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity, emphasizing individual freedoms and equality before the law.

12. Which among the following is NOT part of the structural adjustment conditionalities that IMF requires in exchange of financial assistance?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Government regulation of all private industries

Solution:

Structural adjustment programs (SAPs) required by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) typically focus on measures to promote market-oriented reforms, which often include:

  • Cutting expenditure: Reducing government spending to control deficits.
  • Devaluation of currencies: Making exports more competitive.
  • Trade liberalization: Opening up economies by reducing trade barriers.

However, government regulation of all private industries is contrary to the IMF's emphasis on reducing state intervention in favor of privatization and deregulation. Thus, this is not part of IMF conditionalities.

13. While the constitution guarantees the right to protection of basic freedoms against the state actions, it also empowers state to impose 'reasonable restrictions' on the exercise of those freedoms. Which of the following is included in the scope of these 'reasonable restrictions'?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Contempt of Court

Solution:

The Constitution of India guarantees fundamental rights, such as freedom of speech and expression, but allows the state to impose reasonable restrictions in specific circumstances to maintain public order, morality, sovereignty, or security. Contempt of Court is one such ground under Article 19(2), ensuring that freedom of speech does not undermine the judiciary's authority.

14. According to the distribution of legislative powers, which of the following is an exclusive subject under state list?




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Public order and police

Solution:

Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, legislative powers are distributed between the Union and the States.

  • Public order and police fall under the State List, giving state governments exclusive authority to legislate on these matters.

The other options:

  • Labour welfare: Concurrent List (both Union and State can legislate).
  • Banking and finance: Union List (exclusive to the Union).
  • Currency and coinage: Union List (exclusive to the Union).

15. The implied meaning of 'basic structure' doctrine as established by the Supreme Court is:




Answer & Solution
Answer:

Article 368 does not enable Parliament to alter the 'basic structure' of the constitution

Solution:

The 'basic structure' doctrine, established by the Supreme Court of India in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973), asserts that while Parliament has the power to amend the Constitution under Article 368, it cannot alter the basic structure or essential features of the Constitution. These features include principles like democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, and fundamental rights.