SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper

done NCERT Sample Paper-4 Total Questions - 100    [Download]

• question_answer1)
  Which one of the following Acts laid the foundation of the British Administration in India?
  A)
   Regulating Act, 1773
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  B)
   Pitt's India Act, 1784
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  C)
   Indian Councils Act, 1861
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  D)
   Indian Councils Act, 1892
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• question_answer2)
  The expression 'Creamy Layer' used in the judgement of the Supreme Court relating to the case regarding reservations refers to
  A)
   Those sections of society which pay Income Tax
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  B)
   Those sections of socially and educationally backward classes of the society that are economically advanced
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  C)
   Those sections of the society that are considered advanced according to Karpuri Thakur formula
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  D)
   All sections of upper castes of the society
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• question_answer3)
  Where can impeachment proceedings against the President be initiated?
  A)
   In Lok Sabha
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  B)
   At a joint sitting of the two Houses specially called for the purpose
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  C)
   In either House of Parliament
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  D)
   In the Supreme Court
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• question_answer4)

  Given below are two statements, one labelled as

  Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R):

  Assertion (A) : The Supreme Court of India enjoys the power of Judicial Review.

  Reason (R): The Supreme Court of India is obliged to enforce the laws enacted by the Parliament without going into their constitutionality.

  A)
   Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) .
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  B)
   (A) is true but (R) is false.
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  C)
   (A) is false but (R) is true.
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  D)
   Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A) .
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• question_answer5)
  The Governor-General was given ordinance making power for the first time by the
  A)
   Indian Councils Act, 1861
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  B)
   Indian Councils Act, 1892
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  C)
   Government of India Act, 1858
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  D)
   None of the above
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• question_answer6)

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  I. The Supreme Court's decrees and orders are enforceable throughout India.

  II. The SC is not bound by its earlier decisions.

  III. In its power of judicial review the Supreme Court can declare a law unconstitutional on the basis of the objectives underlying the law.

  IV. The Constitution excludes no area from judicial review.

  A)
   I, II and III       
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  B)
   I and II
  done clear
  C)
   II and III          
  done clear
  D)
   I, III and IV
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• question_answer7)

  Which of the following are judicial powers of the President of India?

  1. He can remove the Judges of the Supreme Court on grounds of misconduct

  2. He appoints the Chief Justice and other Judges of the Supreme Court

  3. He can grant pardon, reprieves and respites to the persons

  4. He can consult the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact which is of public importance

  A)
   2, 3                 
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  B)
   1, 2, 3
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  C)
   2, 3, 4 
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  D)
   1, 2, 3, 4
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• question_answer8)
  Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a criterion for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court?
  A)
   He must have been an advocate of a High Court for not less than ten years.
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  B)
   He must in the opinion of the President be a distinguished jurist.
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  C)
   He must have attained the age of 55 years.
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  D)
   He must have been judge of a High Court for at least five years.
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• question_answer9)
  The Fundamental Duties of a citizen of India do not include:
  A)
   To protect and improve the natural environment
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  B)
   To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
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  C)
   To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
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  D)
   To strive towards abolition of untouchability
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• question_answer10)
  The cases involving an interpretation of the Constitution fall within the
  A)
   Advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
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  B)
   Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
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  C)
   Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
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  D)
   None of these
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• question_answer11)

  With reference to the Presidential election in India, consider the following statements:

  1) The nomination paper of a candidate for the Presidential election should be signed by at least 50 electors as proposers and 50 as seconders.

  2) The prescribed security deposit, in the Presidential election is Rs.25, 000. Which of these statements is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
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  B)
   only 2
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  C)
   Both 1 & 2      
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  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
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• question_answer12)
  The Judges of the High Court can be removed from their office during their tenure
  A)
   By the Governor, if the State Legislature passes a resolution to this effect by two-thirds majority
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  B)
   By the Chief Justice on the recommendation of the Parliament
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  C)
   By the President on the basis of a resolution passed by the Parliament by two-thirds majority
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  D)
   By the Chief Justice on the advice of the President
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• question_answer13)
  Given below are some of the important functionaries of the Constituent Assembly and their positions. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
  A)
   Constitutional Advisor - B.N. Rao
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  B)
   Temporary Chairman of Constituent Assembly- Sachhidanand Sinha
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  C)
   Permanent President of Constituent Assembly Dr. Ambedkar
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  D)
   A member of Drafting Committee - B.L. Mitra
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• question_answer14)
  A person can become a citizen of India even if born outside India if his/her
  A)
   Father is a citizen of India.
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  B)
   Mother is a citizen of India.
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  C)
   Father is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth.
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  D)
   Father or mother is a citizen of India at the time of the person's birth.
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• question_answer15)

  Which of the following union territories has a High Court of its own

  1. Chandigarh

  2. Pondichery

  3. Delhi

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
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  B)
   1 and 3
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  C)
   3 only 
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  D)
   2 and 3
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• question_answer16)
  A writ of prohibition is an order issued by the supreme court or high court which
  A)
   Affects the production and consumption of liquor
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  B)
   Prohibits the police from arresting a person
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  C)
   Forbids the administrative authority formatting a particular action
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  D)
   Prohibits a quasi-judicial authority from proceeding with a case
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• question_answer17)

  Which of the following executive functions of the Council of Ministers are correctly given?

  1. It formulates the executive policy of the country

  2. It co-ordinates the policies, programs and activities of various departments

  3. It has an important role in filling up various political, judicial and ambassadorial assignments

  4. It has an important role in the election of the President

  Codes:
  A)
   2, 3, 4 
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  B)
   1, 2, 3
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  C)
   1, 2, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3, 4
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• question_answer18)

  Which of the following statements regarding the advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court are correct?

  I. It is binding on the Supreme Court to give its opinion on any matter referred to it by the President

  II. The full bench on the Supreme Court hears any references made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction

  III. The opinion given by the Supreme Court on a reference under advisory jurisdiction is not binding     on   the government.

  IV. Not more than one reference at a time can be made to the Supreme court under its power of advisory jurisdiction. Select the answer from the codes given below:

  Codes:
  A)
   I and II
  done clear
  B)
   I and III
  done clear
  C)
   II and III          
  done clear
  D)
   II, and IV
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• question_answer19)

  Which of the following statements regarding the pardoning powers of the President is/are not correct?

  I. He has the pardoning power in respect of sentence by court martial

  II. He can grant reprieve and respite in case of punishment for an offence against any law of the land, Union or State.

  III. He alone can pardon a sentence of death

  IV. His exercise of the power of pardon is open to judicial review

  Codes:
  A)
   I and III           
  done clear
  B)
   II and III
  done clear
  C)
   I and IV           
  done clear
  D)
   II and IV
  done clear
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• question_answer20)

  The Indian Constitution establishes a secular State, meaning

  (i) The State treats all religions equally

  (ii) Freedom of faith and worship is allowed to all the people

  (iii) Educational institutions, without exception, are free to impart religious instruction.

  (iv) The State makes no discrimination on die basis of the religion in matters of employment.

  A)
   i and ii 
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  B)
   i, ii, iii and iv
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  C)
   ii, iii and iv       
  done clear
  D)
   i, ii and iv
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• question_answer21)
  The maximum age till the judges of the Supreme Court hold office is
  A)
   65 Years          
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  B)
   62 Years
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  C)
   70 Years          
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  D)
   no age limit
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• question_answer22)
  The Vice-President who assumes the office of the President in case of vacancy due to death holds it for
  A)
   The unexpired term
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  B)
   One year
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  C)
   Six months at most
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  D)
   The period till the date for presidential election is notified
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• question_answer23)

  What are the Rights of an Arrested Person in India?

  I. A person cannot be arrested and detained without being informed why he is being arrested.

  II. A person who is arrested cannot be denied to be defended by a legal practitioner of his choice. This means that the arrested person has right to hire a legal practitioner to defend himself/ herself.

  III. Every person who has been arrested would be produced before the nearest magistrate within 48 hours.

  Codes:
  A)
   I, II, III are correct
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  B)
   I and II are correct
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  C)
   II and III are correct
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  D)
   only I is correct
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• question_answer24)

  Which of the following are the powers of the Supreme Court of India?

  1. It appoints the Judges of the High Court

  2. It is a Court of record and enjoys all the powers of such a Court

  3. The decisions of the Supreme Court are enforceable throughout the territory of India

  4. It decides all the disputes regarding the election of the President or the Vice-President

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 4
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• question_answer25)

  Which of the following are correct?

  1. The High Court is the highest Court of Law and Appeal in the State

  2. Appeals from all the lower courts need not be taken to the High Court but directly to the Supreme Court

  3. High Courts are not established in all the States

  4. All the above are true

  A)
   1, 3     
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  B)
   1, 2
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  C)
   2, 3                 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3, 4
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• question_answer26)

  Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Prime Minister's position?

  1. He presides over the meetings of the Cabinet

  2. He can remove any minister who refuses to co-operate with him

  3. He and his ministers are responsible to the Lok Sabha

  4. When the Prime Minister resigns, the senior-most minister in the Council of Ministers is appointed the Prime Minister

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  B)
   1 & 3
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3, 4
  done clear
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• question_answer27)
  In India, Mandamus will lie against:
  A)
   Officers bound to do a public duty
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  B)
   Government
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  C)
   Both officers and the Government
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  D)
   None of these
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• question_answer28)
  At a joint sitting of Parliament a bill has to be passed
  A)
   By a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses
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  B)
   By a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses
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  C)
   By a simple majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting
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  D)
   By a two-thirds majority of the total number of members of both Houses present and voting
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• question_answer29)
  The Vice-President of India can be removed from his office before the expiry of his term
  A)
   By the Rajya Sabha through a resolution passed by two-thirds majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha
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  B)
   By the President on the recommendation of the Supreme Court of India
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  C)
   By the Central Council of Ministers
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  D)
   By the President
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• question_answer30)
  Regarding sources of the Indian constitution, which among the following are correctly matched?
  A)
   Parliamentary System- Ireland
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  B)
   Fundamental Rights-USA
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  C)
   Emergency Provision-U.K.
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  D)
   Directive Principles of State Policy -German Reich
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• question_answer31)
  Which one of the following Fundamental Rights is available to foreigners residing in India?
  A)
   Freedom to move about freely and settle down in any part of the country.
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  B)
   Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
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  C)
   Right to life and personal liberty.
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  D)
   None of the above
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• question_answer32)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha.

  2. Shri S.V. Rrishnamoorthy Rao was the first Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha?

  3. The first woman nominated member of die Rajya Sabha was Smt. Rukmini Devi Arundale. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
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  B)
   2 and 3 only
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  C)
   1 and 3 only    
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  D)
   1, 2 and 3
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• question_answer33)
  Who is empowered to suspend the operation of Fundamental Rights?
  A)
   Parliament       
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  B)
   Supreme Court
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  C)
   President          
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  D)
   Prime Minister
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• question_answer34)

  Article 32 confers the right to Constitutional remedies for the enforcement of the FR of an aggrieved citizen. Consider the following statements with reference to article 32.

  1. Parliament can suspend this right during national emergency.

  2. Only Supreme Court shall have the power to issue writs for the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Right. Correct statement/s is/are:

  A)
   1 only 
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  B)
   2 only
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  C)
   Both               
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  D)
   None
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• question_answer35)
  Which of the Committees of the Parliament is concerned with putting a financial check on the executive?
  A)
   Committee on Public Undertaking
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  B)
   Public Accounts Committee
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  C)
   Estimates Committee
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  D)
   Advisory Committee
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• question_answer36)
  Protection of which one of the following is a Fundamental Duty in India?
  A)
   Village Panchayat
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  B)
   National Flag
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  C)
   Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
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  D)
   Wild Life
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• question_answer37)

  Which of the following powers of the Prime Minister in relation to the Council of Ministers has been correctly listed?

  1. He allocates portfolios among the members of the Council of Ministers

  2. He presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers

  3. All the members of the Council of Ministers are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister.

  4. The Prime Minister is the chief channel of communication between the President and the Council of Ministers and keeps the former informed about all the decisions of the council.

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 3, 4 
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3, 4
  done clear
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• question_answer38)
  The defeat of Government m Rajya Sabha leads to...................
  A)
   Its dismissal by the President
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  B)
   Resignation by Prime Minister
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  C)
   Advice by President to Prime Minister to relinquish office
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  D)
   None of these
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• question_answer39)
  Right to education is a fundamental right emanating from right to:
  A)
   Freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 (1) [a]
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  B)
   Culture and education under Articles 29 and 30
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  C)
   Life and personal liberty under Article 21
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  D)
   Equality before law and equal protection of law under Article 14
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• question_answer40)
  A member of Parliament enjoys immunity from prosecution for having said anything
  A)
   During the session of the Parliament anywhere.
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  B)
   In the Parliament and its committees.
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  C)
   At the press conference.
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  D)
   On the floor of the Parliament.
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• question_answer41)
  When does the President of India have a choice in the appointment of the Prime Minister?
  A)
   When one party has an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha
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  B)
   The President do not have any choice in the appointment of the PM and is bound to follow the majority party's decision.
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  C)
   When no single party has an absolute majority in the Lok Sabha
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  D)
   When no recognised party has a majority in the Lok Sabha
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• question_answer42)
  Which state sends the maximum representatives to the Lok Sabha?
  A)
   Himachal Pradesh
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  B)
   Madhya Pradesh
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  C)
   West Bengal
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  D)
   Uttar Pradesh
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• question_answer43)
  The Fundamental Duties of the Indian citizens are enshrined in;
  A)
   Par IV of the Constitution
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  B)
   Part IV-A of the Constitution
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  C)
   Part III-A of the Constitution
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  D)
   In Schedule IV-A
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• question_answer44)
  The members of which one of the following standing committees are chosen exclusively from the members of the Lok Sabha?
  A)
   Public Accounts Committee
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  B)
   Committee on Public Undertakings
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  C)
   Committee on Estimates
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  D)
   Committee on Public Accounts
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• question_answer45)

  Regarding the military powers of the President it would be true to state that

  I. The Supreme command of the Defence Forces vests in the President

  II. The President's power to declare war or peace is subject to regulation by Parliament.

  III. The President needs the sanction of parliament to expend on training and maintaining the defence force

  IV. As commander-in-chief of India, the President is independent of legislative control

  A)
   I, II, III, IV       
  done clear
  B)
   I, II Only
  done clear
  C)
   I, II, III
  done clear
  D)
   I, III only
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• question_answer46)
  The quorum of the Parliament is fixed at
  A)
   one-tenth of the membership of the House
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  B)
   two-thirds of the membership of the House
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  C)
   one-third of the membership .of the House
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  D)
   one-eighth of the membership of the House
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• question_answer47)

  Examine the following statements:

  Assertion : Directive Principles are not enforceable by any court.

  Reason (R): Directive Principles are more or less fundamental in governance of the country.

  A)
   Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation for A
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  B)
   Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation for A
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  C)
   A is true but R is false
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  D)
   A is false but R is true
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• question_answer48)

  Which one of the following statements about the Parliamentary Committee on Public Sector Undertaking are true?

  1. It examine the reports, if any, of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the Public Undertakings;

  2. It approves the appointments of the Chairman of certain specified public sector undertakings

  3. It examines whether public undertakings are being run efficiently

  4. It also examines whether they are being managed in accordance with sound business principles and prudent commercial practice

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 3, 4         
  done clear
  D)
   1, 3, 4
  done clear
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• question_answer49)

  What are the Gandhian Principles incorporated in the Indian Constitution?

  (i) Efforts to be made for the development of weaker or backward sections of the society

  (ii) Prohibition on the use of intoxicating liquor except for medicinal purposes

  (iii) Organisation of village panchayats

  (iv) Establishment of cottage and small scale industries in rural areas

  Codes:
  A)
   i, ii, iv 
  done clear
  B)
   i, ii, iii
  done clear
  C)
   ii, iii & iv         
  done clear
  D)
   All four
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• question_answer50)
  Which one the following powers is exclusively vested in the Rajya Sabha
  A)
   To initiate impeachment proceeding against the President.
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  B)
   To recommend the creation of all India Service.
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  C)
   To remove the Vice-President.
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  D)
   All these Powers.
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• question_answer51)

  Which of the following statements is/are not indicative of the difference between Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?

  I. Directive Principles are aimed at promoting social welfare, while Fundamental Rights are for protecting individuals from State encroachment

  II. Fundamental Rights are limitations on State action, while Directive Principles are positive instructions for the Government to work towards a just socio-economic order.

  III. Fundamental Rights were included in the original Constitution, but Directive Principles were added by the first Amendment

  IV. Fundamental Rights are amendable, but Directive Principles cannot be amended.

  A)
   I and II
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  B)
   II and III
  done clear
  C)
   III and IV         
  done clear
  D)
   I, II and III
  done clear
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• question_answer52)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is 250

  2. Rajya Sabha is not subject to dissolution.

  3. Vice-President of India acts as the Chairman of Rajya Sabha

  4. The Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha is elected by the members of Rajya Sabha from amongst its members. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
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  B)
   2, 3, 4 only
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  C)
   1 and 3 only    
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  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
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• question_answer53)
  Parliament is empowered to get all the following removed except
  A)
   Comptroller and Auditor General
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  B)
   Supreme Court judges
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  C)
   Chairman of UPSC
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  D)
   High Court judges
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• question_answer54)
  Which of the following directives has not been included in the Constitution with regard to conduct of international relations?
  A)
   Work for the maintenance of just and honourable relations between nations
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  B)
   Show respect for international law and treaty obligations
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  C)
   Encourage settlement of international disputes through arbitration
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  D)
   Work for disarmament
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• question_answer55)
  Which one of the following changes is not affected during the National Emergency?
  A)
   The President can issue directions to the State with regard to exercise of their executive powers
  done clear
  B)
   Certain discretionary powers of the President
  done clear
  C)
   The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens can be suspended
  done clear
  D)
   The distribution of revenue between the Union and the States can be modified
  done clear
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• question_answer56)
  Which among the following is true about duration of an Emergency under Article 356 and 352?
  A)
   Maximum duration under Article 356 can be of three years while under Article 352 it may continue indefinitely
  done clear
  B)
   Maximum duration under Article 352 can be of three years while under Article 356 it may continue indefinitely
  done clear
  C)
   Maximum duration under Article 356 as well as Article 352, is three years
  done clear
  D)
   Maximum duration under Article 356 as well as Article 352, is indefinite.
  done clear
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• question_answer57)

  Which of the following are the functions of Gram Panchayat?

  I. Social Welfare Activities such as implementation of family planning and family welfare programme.

  II. Developmental work like construction of roads, tanks, irrigation facilities and schools

  III. Maintenance of public order.

  IV. Civil Amenities such as sewerage system, village sanitation, drinking water and arrangement of lighting. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   I and II
  done clear
  B)
   I, II and III
  done clear
  C)
   I, II and IV       
  done clear
  D)
   I, III and IV
  done clear
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• question_answer58)
  The Sarpanch, who is the Chairman of the Village Panchayat is:
  A)
   Elected by the Panchayat from among persons who are not members of the Panchayat.
  done clear
  B)
   Elected by the Panchayat from among its members.
  done clear
  C)
   Nominated by the Chiarman of the Panchayat Samiti.
  done clear
  D)
   Appointed by the District Officer on the recommendation of the Panchayat.
  done clear
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• question_answer59)

  Which of the following compositions of Panchayat Samiti are correct?

  I. Sarpanch of Panchayat.

  II. Persons representing co-operatives.

  III. Local MPs, MLAs and MLCs.

  IV. Persons representing Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women are co-opted and whose membership are reserved. Choose the correct answer using the codes .given below:

  A)
   I and II
  done clear
  B)
   I, II and IV
  done clear
  C)
   All of these       
  done clear
  D)
   II, III and IV
  done clear
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• question_answer60)

  Which among the following are true about the 73rd constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?

  1. Thirty per cent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all levels.

  2. The States will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj institutions.

  3. The Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children.

  4. The elections will be held in six months? time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superceded or dissolved by the State government.

  Codes:
  A)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  B)
          1 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer61)

  Consider the following objectives:

  1. Bringing about uniformity in the structure of local governments throughout the country

  2. Ensuring regular and rational flow of funds from the State's revenue

  3. Having properly elected governments at regular intervals

  4. Having single unified authority for the city's management and development. Which of these did the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India, try to inject into the working of urban local bodies?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  D)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Who among the following is hailed as the 'Father of local self-government' in India?
  A)
   Lord Mayo       
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  B)
   Lord Ripon
  done clear
  C)
   Jawaharlal Nehru
  done clear
  D)
          Mahatma Gandhi
  done clear
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• question_answer63)
  The limitations on the authority of the State Legislature do not include
  A)
   Parliament's authority to make laws on subjects in the State List during an Emergency by
  done clear
  B)
   Parliament's authority to make laws on state subjects if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution as required by the constitution
  done clear
  C)
   The Governor's discretionary power to dissolve the legislature
  done clear
  D)
   The Governor's power to reserve certain bill's for the consideration of the President
  done clear
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• question_answer64)
  In which one of the following States, Legislative Council was abolished on the recommendations of the Legislative Assembly
  A)
   Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
  done clear
  B)
   Andhra Pradesh and Bihar
  done clear
  C)
   Tamil Nadu and Bihar
  done clear
  D)
   Nagaland and Sikkim
  done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Which one of the following statements correctly reflects the position of the Upper House of the State Legislature as compared to the position of the Upper House of Parliament?
  A)
   While one-third of the members of the Rajya Sabha retire every second year, one-fourth of the members of the legislative Council retire every year.
  done clear
  B)
   There is no provision for a joint sitting of the Legislative Assernbly and Legislative Council in the State while there such a provision in the case of the two Houses of parliament.
  done clear
  C)
   While no Bill other than a Money Bill can originate in the State Legislative Council, no Bill can originate in the Rajya Sabha.
  done clear
  D)
   While Rajya Sabha has twelve nominated members, the State Legislative Council has none.
  done clear
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• question_answer66)
  The phrase ?bicameral legislature' means:
  A)
   A single assembly
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  B)
   An elected legislature
  done clear
  C)
   A legislature consisting of a lower and an upper chamber
  done clear
  D)
   Parliamentary system of Government
  done clear
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• question_answer67)

  consider the following statements :

  1. Under Article 169 of the Constitution of India Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of Legislative Council of a State having such a Council or for the creation of such a council in a State having no such Council. For this the only condition is that the Legislative Assembly must have passed resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly.

  2. Under Article 171 of the Constitution of India, total number of members in the Legislative Council of a State having such a Council shall not exceed one half of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly of that State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer68)

  There are two statements. Assertion  and Reason (R):

  Assertion (A) : The Constitution of India provides for the appointment of the Governor of a State for a period of five years.

  Reason (R): The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. In the context of the above two statements which one 61 the following is correct?

  A)
   Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) .
  done clear
  B)
   Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) .
  done clear
  C)
   (A) is true but (R) is false.
  done clear
  D)
   (A) is false but (R) is true.
  done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answers from the codes given below:

  List I	List-II
  A. Executive Power	1. The Governor has right to Power give assent to the bills passed by the State Legislature and can reserve certain types of bills for the consideration of the President.
  B. Legislative Power	2. No Money Bill can be introduced in the Legislative Assembly except on the recommendation of the Governor.
  C. Financial Power	3. The Governor appoints the Chief Minister and other Ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
  D. Discretionary Power	4. The Governor can dismiss a Ministry where it refuses to resign even after losing majority support in the House.

  A)
   A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2
  done clear
  B)
   A\[\to \]4, B\[\to \]3, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]1
  done clear
  C)
   A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]2, D\[\to \]4
  done clear
  D)
   A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]1
  done clear
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• question_answer70)
  A Governor can issue, an ordinance
  A)
   Whenever he likes
  done clear
  B)
   Whenever the Chief Minister advises him
  done clear
  C)
   Whenever the State Legislature is not in session and the Governor is satisfied that immediate action is needed
  done clear
  D)
   When me Union Government tells him to do so
  done clear
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• question_answer71)
  If a Chief Minister dies:
  A)
   The senior-most member of the Council of Ministers automatically becomes the Chief Minister
  done clear
  B)
   The Council of Ministers automatically stands dissolved
  done clear
  C)
   The Chief Justice of the High Court succeeds him as the Chief Minister
  done clear
  D)
   The Governor immediately appoints a new Chief Minister
  done clear
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• question_answer72)

  Which of the following statements about the ordinance of the Governor are correct?

  I. The constitution authorises the governor to promulgate ordinances during the period when the state legislature is not in session (Article 213).

  II. An ordinance promulgated by a governor has the same force as an act passed by the state legislature but it ceases to be effective at the expiration of six weeks from the date when the state legislature re-assembles or before the end of the period if a resolution is passed by the legislature disapproving the said ordinance.

  III. Some Ordinances were kept alive for periods ranging from one to 14 years by repromoulgating them again and again.

  A)
   I and III           
  done clear
  B)
   II and III
  done clear
  C)
   I and II
  done clear
  D)
   All the above
  done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Consider the following statements in respect of financial emergency under Article 360 of the Constitution of India: 1. A proclamation of financial emergency issued shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months, unless before the expiration of that period it has been approved by the resolutions of both Houses of Parliament. 2. If any proclamation of financial emergency is in operation, it is competent for the President of India to issue direction for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all or any class of person serving in connection with the affairs of the union but excluding the judges of the Supreme Court and the High Courts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor2
  done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that 'It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance'?
  A)
   Article 215       
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  B)
   Article 275
  done clear
  C)
   Article 325       
  done clear
  D)
   Article 355
  done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Which of the following does not give correctly the name of the original State out of whose territory the new state was created?
  A)
   Andhra Pradesh from the State of Madras
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  B)
  Jharkhand from Bihar
  done clear
  C)
   Meghalaya from Assam
  done clear
  D)
   Goa from Maharashtra
  done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Special status was accorded to J&K in terms of-
  A)
   An assurance given to the state government at the time of its accession
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  B)
   Indian Independence Act 1947
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  C)
   The cease-fire agreement concluded with Pakistan in 1948
  done clear
  D)
   All the above
  done clear
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• question_answer77)

  Which of the following subjects can be amended by special majority and ratification by states?

  I. Method of election of the President.

  II. Extension of executive and legislative powers of the Union or the States.

  III. Provisions regarding the Supreme Court and the High Courts.

  IV. The representation of States in Parliament. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  A)
   I, II and III       
  done clear
  B)
   I, III and IV
  done clear
  C)
   II, III and IV     
  done clear
  D)
          above all
  done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments made it possible to appoint one person to hold the office of the Governor in two or more states simultaneously?
  A)
   Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956.
  done clear
  B)
   Constitution (Forth-second Amendment) Act, 1976
  done clear
  C)
   Constitution (Forty-third Amendment) Act, 1977
  done clear
  D)
   Constitution (Forty-fourth Amendment) Act, 1978
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• question_answer79)
  Which one of the following feature regarding organisation of Parties in India has been wrongly listed.
  A)
   The Political Parties in India are not well-organised
  done clear
  B)
   Most of the Political Parties in India are organised around certain leaders.
  done clear
  C)
   The Organizational elections of Political Parties in India are held at regular intervals
  done clear
  D)
   Most of the Political Parties in India do not hold organisational elections at regular intervals.
  done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of election process in India?
  A)
   The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission.
  done clear
  B)
   The recommendation for election is made by Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the centre and Home Departments in the states.
  done clear
  C)
   The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Government of the states concerned.
  done clear
  D)
   Both the exercise of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission.
  done clear
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• question_answer81)

  Which of the following political parties is/are national political parties?

  I. Indian National Congress

  II. Rastriya Janta Dal

  III. Bhartiya Janta Party

  IV. Communist Party of India (M)

  Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  A)
   I, II and III       
  done clear
  B)
   I, III and IV
  done clear
  C)
   II, III and IV     
  done clear
  D)
   all of these
  done clear
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• question_answer82)

  Consider the following tasks:

  1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections

  2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President

  3. Giving recognition to political parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election

  4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes. Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer83)
  A Bill for the alteration of boundaries of states cannot be introduced in the Parliament without the recommendations of:
  A)
   The Presiding officers of both the houses of Parliament.
  done clear
  B)
   The legislature of the state concerned.
  done clear
  C)
   The Supreme Court of India.
  done clear
  D)
   The President of India.
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• question_answer84)

  Consider the following statements:

  The Finance Commission of India differs from the Planning Commission because

  1. The former is a Constitutional body and latter a Cabinet creation

  2. The former determines the principles of allocation of grants-in-aid to the States and the latter allocates funds for the Central and the State Governments

  3. The former emphasizes the distinction between Plan and Non-Plan expenditure and the latter maintains it

  4. The former's report is submitted to the Union finance Minister and the latter's to the Cabinet. Which of these are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
  3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer85)

  The Parliament can make a law on a subject in the State List when

  I. A Proclamation of Emergency is in force

  II. Two or more States make a request to the Parliament to make a law on a subject

  III. Rajya Sabha passes a resolution that such subjects have acquired national importance

  A)
   I, II                 
  done clear
  B)
   II, III
  done clear
  C)
   I, III    
  done clear
  D)
   I, II, III
  done clear
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• question_answer86)
  When does the State law have precedence, over Central law on the Concurrent subject?
  A)
   If the Supreme Court so advises
  done clear
  B)
   If the State law was passed earlier
  done clear
  C)
   If the law passed by the State was approved by the president before enactment of law on the same subject by the Parliament
  done clear
  D)
   In no case
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• question_answer87)
  Which of the following is not a function of the Inter State Council?
  A)
   Inquiring into and advising upon disputes between the states
  done clear
  B)
   Investigating and adjudicating on subjects in which sates have a common interest
  done clear
  C)
   Making recommendation for better coordination of policy
  done clear
  D)
   Investigating matters in which Union has an interest
  done clear
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• question_answer88)

  Which of the following statement regarding the Planning Commission is NOT true?

  1. It is body consisting of only specialists.

  2. It has been regarded as a Super Cabinet.

  3. It consists of both generalists and specialists. .

  4. It consists of nominees of the National Development Council. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   3 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer89)

  Which of the following statements are correct:

  1. The salary, allowances and other service conditions of the Chief Information Commissioner are similar to those of the Chief Election Commissioner.

  2. The salary, allowances and other service conditions of the State Information Commissioner are similar to those of the Chief Justice of High Court.

  3. The salary, allowances and other service conditions of the Chief Vigilance Commissioner are similar to those of the Chairman of UPSC.

  A)
   1 & 3 only       
  done clear
  B)
   1 & 2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 & 3only        
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 & 3
  done clear
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• question_answer90)

  Which of the following functions have been laid down in the 12th Schedule of the Constitution of India for the municipalities?

  1. Urban poverty alleviation.

  2. Planning for economic and social development.

  3. Regulation for tanneries.

  4. Urban forestry.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3 only
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4 only
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer91)
  Which of the following schedules of the Constitution was added by the 35th Amendment in 1974 and deleted by the 36th Amendment in 1975.
  A)
   Eighth 
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  B)
   Ninth
  done clear
  C)
   Tenth  
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
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• question_answer92)

  Which of the following statements are true about Tribal Commission?

  I. Art-339 says president to appoint a tribal Commission.

  II. So far 3 tribal commission have been set up.

  III. 1st tribal commission was constituted in 1960.

  Which of the following is/are correct.

  A)
   I and II
  done clear
  B)
   II and III
  done clear
  C)
   I and III           
  done clear
  D)
   All of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Match the following:

  A.	Abolition of untouchability	1.	Article 24
  B.	Abolition of Titles	2.	Article 23
  C.	Abolition of Child Labour	3.	Article 17
  D.	Prohibition of Traffic in human beings	4.	Article 18

  Codes:
  A)
   A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2
  done clear
  B)
   A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]4
  done clear
  C)
   A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]4, C\[\to \]1, D\[\to \]2
  done clear
  D)
   A\[\to \]3, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]2
  done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Match List I (Articles of Indian Constitution) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

  List I	List II
  I. Article 16 (2)	No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law.
  II Article 29 (2)	No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste.
  III. Article 30 (1)	All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the Fundamental Right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
  IV. Article 31 (1)	No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

  Codes:
  A)
   A\[\to \]IV, B\[\to \]I, C\[\to \]III, D\[\to \]II
  done clear
  B)
   A\[\to \]II, B\[\to \]III, C\[\to \]I, D\[\to \]IV
  done clear
  C)
   A\[\to \]II, B\[\to \]I, C\[\to \]III, D\[\to \]IV
  done clear
  D)
   A\[\to \]IV, B\[\to \]III, C\[\to \]I, D\[\to \]II
  done clear
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• question_answer95)

  Consider the following statement:

  1. Criminal proceedings for dishonouring of cheque can be initiated only in case the cheque is dishonoured because of insufficient amount in the account.

  2. Signatures do not match', also implies that the specimen signatures do not match the signatures on the cheque would constitute a dishonour, and hence liable for criminal proceedings.

  Which of the above statements is or are correct?

  A)
   Both               
  done clear
  B)
   None
  done clear
  C)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  D)
   Only 2
  done clear
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• question_answer96)

  Which of the following statements about recruitment of woman in army recently, is/ are correct?

  I. Women officers have been granted Short Service Commission in combat branches

  II. Women officers have been granted Permanent

  Commission in combat branches

  III. Women officers have been granted Permanent

  Commission in non-combat branches

  A)
   I only  
  done clear
  B)
   II only
  done clear
  C)
   I and III only    
  done clear
  D)
   III only
  done clear
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• question_answer97)
  The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 came into force on November 14, 2012. Which of the following statements is not correct?
  A)
   Offences against those upto 14 years of age come under purview of the Bill
  done clear
  B)
   The Bill is gender neutral
  done clear
  C)
   Life-term is the maximum punishment for offences covered under the Bill
  done clear
  D)
   The Bill puts the burden of proof on the accuser
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• question_answer98)
  Which among the following statements is true about National Right to Homestead Bill 2013?
  A)
   Every shelter less poor family has a right to hold homestead of not less than 10 cents, within a period of 10 years commencing from the date of notification
  done clear
  B)
   Every shelter less poor family has a right to hold homestead of not less than 10 cents, within a period of 8 years commencing from the date of notification
  done clear
  C)
   Every shelter less poor family has a right to hold homestead of not less than 5 cents, within a period of 10 years commencing from the date of notification
  done clear
  D)
   Every shelter less poor family has a right to hold homestead of not less than 5 cents, within a period of 8 years commencing from the date of notification
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• question_answer99)

  Which of the following statements about the post of Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) are correct?

  I. CIC is appointed for a term of 5 years from date on which he enters upon his office or till he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier

  II. CIC is not eligible for reappointment

  III. Salary of the CIC is the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner

  A)
   I only  
  done clear
  B)
   II and III only
  done clear
  C)
   I and III only    
  done clear
  D)
   I, II & III
  done clear
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• question_answer100)

  The Constitution of India provides that a bill passed by the Union Parliament cannot become a law until the President accords his approval to it. Normally, the President accords his approval but he can withhold his assent and can ask the House to reconsider it. This power is applicable to the

  1. Money Bills

  2. Ordinary Bills

  3. Financial Bills

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
          2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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