Daily Quiz – 01.08.2026

1. The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) measures changes in industrial output but does not directly measure actual consumer spending.
2. A rise in capital goods production is generally considered an indicator of increasing investment and expansion of future productive capacity.

III. Industrial production data should be interpreted along with indicators such as GDP, GST collections, employment and consumption to assess the overall health of the economy.

Inferences

1. A high IIP growth rate alone is sufficient to conclude that household consumption demand has strengthened.
2. An increase in capital goods production may indicate that industries are preparing for higher future production.
3. Relying solely on IIP may provide an incomplete picture of the economy.

Which of the above inferences are valid?

1. A Zero FIR can be registered at any police station irrespective of territorial jurisdiction and is later transferred to the police station having jurisdiction.
2. Mere abusive or offensive language is not automatically punishable under Indian law; criminal liability depends on the context, intention and fulfilment of the legal ingredients of the alleged offence.

III. Article 19(1)(a) guarantees freedom of speech and expression, but Article 19(2) permits the State to impose reasonable restrictions on specified grounds such as public order, defamation and incitement to an offence.

Inferences:

1. A person reporting a cognisable offence need not first determine the police station having territorial jurisdiction before the FIR is registered.
2. Since abusive language alone is not automatically punishable, criminal proceedings can never be initiated for offensive speech.
3. The Constitution does not treat freedom of speech as an absolute right and permits statutory restrictions on specified grounds.

Which of the above inferences are correctly drawn from the statements?

1. In the Kesavananda Bharati (1973) judgment, the Supreme Court held that Parliament can amend any part of the Constitution, but cannot alter its Basic Structure.
2. The expression "Basic Structure" is explicitly mentioned in Article 368 of the Constitution, which defines the limits of Parliament's amending power.

III. In the Minerva Mills (1980) judgment, the Supreme Court held that a balance between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles forms part of the Basic Structure.

The above statements are associated with which of the following?

1. Judicial limitations on Parliament's constitutional amendment power
2. Constitutional provisions expressly codifying the Basic Structure doctrine

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