Ten MCQs on current International and national events - 201

PRERNA FOR IAS

(ASSOCIATE OF SAMKALP)

A-Category MCQs -201

Q1. Right to Peaceful Protest, Personal Liberty and Constitutional Restrictions

In the context of the reported Supreme Court intervention concerning protests and detentions in Delhi, consider the following statements:

1. Article 19(1)(b) guarantees citizens the right to assemble peaceably and without arms.
2. The right to peaceful assembly is absolute and cannot be restricted in the interests of public order.
3. Article 21 protects personal liberty, and deprivation of liberty must follow a procedure established by law that satisfies constitutional requirements.
4. Restrictions on fundamental rights must satisfy applicable principles of legality, reasonableness and proportionality.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

Explanation: The supplied summaries discuss judicial intervention concerning restrictions on peaceful demonstrations, transport services and police detentions. Article 19(1)(b) protects peaceful assembly, while Article 19(3) permits reasonable restrictions in the interests of public order and India's sovereignty and integrity. Article 21 safeguards personal liberty against arbitrary deprivation. Statement 2 is incorrect because the right to assemble is not absolute. The administration must assess whether restrictions are lawful, necessary and proportionate to genuine security risks. Hidden trap: A constitutional right may be subject to reasonable restrictions without losing its fundamental character. Elimination clue: Reject Statement 2 because it incorrectly describes a qualified right as absolute.

Q2. Electoral Roll Revision, Form 7 and Democratic Accountability

With reference to electoral-roll revision in India, consider the following statements:

1. Form 7 is used to object to the inclusion of a name in an electoral roll or seek deletion of an existing entry.
2. Submission of Form 7 automatically results in deletion of the concerned voter's name.
3. Electoral-roll accuracy requires safeguards against both wrongful inclusion and wrongful exclusion.
4. Transparent records, notice to affected voters and accessible appeals can strengthen electoral credibility.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only