SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper

done NCERT Sample Paper-6 Total Questions - 99    [Download]

• question_answer1)
  Which of the following statements is wrong?
  A)
   The President of India appoints the Chief Justice and Judges of the Supreme Court.
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  B)
   The President of India can consult the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact.
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  C)
   The President of India can remove the judges of Supreme Court on grounds of misbehaviour.
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  D)
   The President of India can grant pardon, reprieve and respite to person awarded punishment.
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• question_answer2)

  The Indian Supreme Court is a court of records. This means:

  1. It has power to punish for contempt of court.

  2. It can punish for comment on its administrative side.

  3. Its judgments are recorded for testimony. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
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  B)
   1 and 3 only
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  C)
   3 only 
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  D)
   1, 2 and 3
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  Consider the following:

  1. Lok Sabha

  2. Legislative Assembly

  3. Rajya Sabha

  4. Legislative Council

  A Money bill can origin?s in which among the above?

  A)
   Only 1 
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  B)
   1 & 2
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  C)
   1, 2 & 3          
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  D)
   1, 2, 3 & 4
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  The advice of the Supreme Court is
  A)
   Not binding on the President.
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  B)
   Binding on the President.
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  C)
   Binding only in some cases.
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  D)
   Binding if tendered unanimously.
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  In which of the case mentioned below, the Supreme Court gave the verdict that waiving of National Flag throughout the year in private building is a part of Freedom of Speech and expression?
  A)
   Balaji raghvan v/s Union of India case
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  B)
   B. Emmanuel v/s State of Kerala case
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  C)
   Maneka Gandhi v/s Union of India case
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  D)
   Naveen Jindal v/s Union of India case
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  Consider the following statements:

  1. There are 21 High Courts in the country, three having jurisdiction over more than one state.

  2. Among Union Territories, only Delhi and Pondicherry have High Courts of their own.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both 1 and 2 are correct
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  B)
   Both 1 and 2 are incorrect
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  C)
   Only 1 is correct
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  D)
   Only 2 is correct
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  Directions-: The following item consists of two statements, one labelled as 'Assertion ' and the other as 'Reason (R)'. You are to examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below. Assertion  - The Supreme Court is the Guardian of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Reason (R) - Under Article 32, the Supreme Court is bound to issue writs for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights. Codes:
  A)
   Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A.
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  B)
   Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of 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_answer8)
  The doctrine of 'severability' advocated in connection with the judicial review means
  A)
   The Supreme Court can substitute new provisions for the objectionable portions of law to make it conform to the provisions of the Constitution
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  B)
   The Supreme Court has to declare the entire law as void even if some portions of the law contravene the Constitution
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  C)
   The Supreme Court can declare only such portion of law as void which is inconsistent with the provisions of the Constitution
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  D)
   None of the above
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• question_answer9)
  In a parliamentary democracy the
  A)
   Executive controls the Legislature
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  B)
   Executive and Legislature are strictly separate
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  C)
   Judiciary controls both Legislature and Executive
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  D)
   Legislature controls the Executive
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• question_answer10)
  Who decides disputes regarding the disqualification of members of Parliament
  A)
   The President
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  B)
   The concerned house
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  C)
   The Election commission
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  D)
   The President in consultation with the Election Commission
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  Rajya Sabha is inferior to Lok Sabha in many aspects and thus has unequal status with respect to it in many cases. These include

  1. Approval of ordinances

  2. Approval of national emergency

  3. Voting on demand for grants

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3 only    
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  B)
   1 and 3 only
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  C)
   3 only 
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  D)
   2 and 3 only
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• question_answer12)
  If the President returns a bill to the legislature for reconsideration
  A)
   A re-passage of the bill by two-thirds majority win compel him to give his assent
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  B)
   A re-passage of the bill by simple majority will compel him to give his assent
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  C)
   A joint sitting will have to be called to pass it again
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  D)
   The legislature must accept amendments proposed by the President
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• question_answer13)

  Which of the following are the functions of the Estimate Committee?

  1. It prepares the estimates of expenditure for the ensuing year

  2. It suggests alternative policies with a view to bring about efficiency and economy in administration

  3. It suggests the forms in which the estimates are to be presented to the Parliament

  4. It examines whether the money is well laid out within the limit of the policy implied in the estimates

  A)
   2, 3, 4 
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  B)
   1, 2, 3
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  C)
   1, 3, 4 
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  D)
   1, 2, 4
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  The Parliament of India is consisted of..............
  A)
   Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
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  B)
   Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & President
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  C)
   Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, President & Prime Minister
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  D)
   Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha & Council of Ministers.
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  Which of the following are means by which Parliament controls the financial system?

  1. Parliament has to authorise the levy or collection of any tax

  2. Money can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India only if Parliament sanctions it

  3. Though the financial committees that scrutinise Government expenditure

  4. It causes the Budget to be laid before it every year

  A)
  1, 2, 3, 4          
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  B)
  1, 2 only
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  C)
  2, 3, 4  
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  D)
  1, 2, 3
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  The Indian Parliament is not sovereign. This is because of:

  1. Institution of CAG as a supreme auditor

  2. Judicial review

  3. Federal system of government

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
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  B)
   1 and 3 only
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  C)
   2 and 3 only    
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  D)
   1, 2 and 3
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  The Rajya Sabha can be dissolved before expiry of its term by
  A)
   The President.
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  B)
   The Vice-President who is ex-officio chairman of the Rajya Sabha
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  C)
   The President on the recommendation of the Council of the Ministers.
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  D)
   None of these
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• question_answer18)
  Proclamation of President's rule in a state can be made
  A)
   When a bill introduced by the state government is defeated in the state legislature
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  B)
   If the President, on receipt of report from the governor of the state, is satisfied that a situation is likely to arise in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution.
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  C)
   If the President, on receipt of a report from the governor the state or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution
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  D)
   When the Governor and the Chief Minister of a state differ on a vital issue.
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• question_answer19)
  The Committee of Indian Parliament which has the largest membership is
  A)
   Committee on Privileges
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  B)
   The Public Accounts Committee
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  C)
   The Estimates Committee
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  D)
   The Committee on Public Undertakings
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  The President can make use of his discretionary powers

  1. When there is a dispute between the Prime Minister and the Cabinet

  2. When no party has majority in the Lok Sabha and he has to choose a Prime Minister

  3. When the ruling party loses its majority in the Lok Sabha and recommends for dissolution of the House

  4. When he decides to refer the advice of the Union Cabinet back for reconsideration

  Codes:
  A)
   1 only 
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  B)
   1, 2, 3, 4
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  C)
   2, 3, 4 
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  D)
   2, 4
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• question_answer21)

  Which of the following are statements are correct?

  1. Article 19 is automatically suspended if the national emergency is proclaimed on the grounds of armed rebellion

  2. The Fundamental rights are justiciable

  3. The Fundamental rights under Articles 20 and 21 can never be suspended

  4. The Fundamental rights are human rights. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
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  B)
   2, 3 and 4
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  C)
   1, 3 and 4        
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  D)
   1, 2 and 4
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  Which one of the following is not stated as a Directive Principle of State Policy in the Constitution of India?
  A)
   Organisation of village panchayats
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  B)
   Uniform civil code for the citizens
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  C)
   Separation of judiciary from executive
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  D)
   Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions
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• question_answer23)
  The executive authority of the Union is vested by the Constitution in the
  A)
   Prime Minister
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  B)
   President
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  C)
   Cabinet
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  D)
   Union Legislature
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  In a criminal case an appeal lies to the Supreme Court if the High Court

  I. has convicted the accused and awarded him death sentence.

  II. Has on appeal reversed an order for acquittal of an accused and sentenced him to an imprisonment often year or more.

  III. Has withdrawn for trial before itself any case from a subordinate court and has in such trial convicted the accused and sentenced him to death.

  A)
   I and III           
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  B)
   II and III
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  C)
   III                   
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  D)
   I, II and III
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• question_answer25)
  Generally the first session of the Parliament starts with an address of the President in which
  A)
   He makes a survey of the achievements of the Government during the previous year
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  B)
   He makes suggestions to the Government regarding the policy it should follow in the interest of the Country
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  C)
   He outlines the policy and program of the Government during the ensuing year
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  D)
   He does none of the above things
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• question_answer26)
  When the Chairman of Rajya Sabha acts as President, the duties of the Chairman are performed by
  A)
   Himself
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  B)
   A newly elected Chairman
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  C)
   The Deputy Chairman
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  D)
   A member of Rajya Sabha deputed by the Chairman
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  Which of the following is the requisite qualification for a candidate to be eligible for election as the President of India?

  I. Not less than 35 years of age

  II. Must not hold office of profit

  III. Must be eligible to become a member of Lok Sabha

  IV. Must be a member of either House of Parliament

  A)
   I, II, IV
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  B)
   I, II, III
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  C)
   I, II                 
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  D)
   II, III
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• question_answer28)
  The Financial powers of the President of India are
  A)
   He is responsible for the preparation of the Union Budget and causes it to be laid before the Parliament
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  B)
   He appoints the Chairman & members of the Finance Commission
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  C)
   No Money Bill can be introduced /without his prior approval
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  D)
   All of these
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• question_answer29)

  Consider the following statements in respect of an Ordinance promulgated by the President of India during recess of Parliament.

  1. Such an Ordinance shall be laid before both Houses of Parliament and shall cease to operate at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament, or before that period if disapproved by both Houses.

  2. Such an Ordinance may be withdrawn at any time by the President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 only             
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  B)
   2 only
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  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
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  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
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• question_answer30)
  The portfolios are allocated to the ministers by
  A)
   The President
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  B)
   The Prime Minister
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  C)
   Collective decision of the Council of Ministers
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  D)
   Individual choice
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  The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of:
  A)
   Giving more importance to the Fundamental Rights.
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  B)
   To remind the citizens of the country that they have certain obligations towards the country and society
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  C)
   Preventing abuse of Fundamental Rights.
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  D)
   Giving more power to the executive.
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• question_answer32)
  The objective of including Directive Principles of State Policy say that the State shall seek to ensure
  A)
   To establish a Welfare State
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  B)
   To provide best opportunities for development
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  C)
   To check the arbitrary actions of the government
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  D)
   To establish a democratic State
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• question_answer33)
  The basic difference between the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles is
  A)
   Fundamental Rights are positive while Directive Principles are negative
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  B)
   Directive Principles are given precedence over Fundamental Rights by the Courts in all case:
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  C)
   Fundamental Rights are justiciable while Directive Principles are not
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  D)
   None of the above
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  Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part IV?

  I. Equal pay for equal work

  II. Uniform civil code

  III. Small family norm

  IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level

  A)
   I, II and III       
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  B)
   I and II
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  C)
   II and III          
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  D)
   I, II, III and IV
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  With reference to Armed Forces Special powers Act (AFSPA), who among the following can declare an area as 'disturbed area'?

  1. Governor

  2. Chief Minister

  3. Central Government

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
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  B)
   1 and 3 only
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  C)
   2 and 3 only    
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  D)
   1, 2 and 3
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  Writ of Certiorari means
  A)
   An order to produce the body of a person            
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  B)
   A writ issued by a superior court calling up the record of a proceeding in an inferior court for review
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  C)
   An order from the superior court to any official to show his right to the office
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  D)
   An order from a higher court to stop proceedings in a certain case                                        
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  Which statement/s is/are not correct regarding the Fundamental Rights?

  I. Some of these rights are not available to the Armed Forces

  II. They are automatically suspended when an emergency is proclaimed by the President

  III. The President alone can decide upon modifying their application to the Armed Forces

  IV. They cannot be amended as they form the basic feature of the Constitution.

  Codes:
  A)
   I and II
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  B)
   II, III and IV
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  C)
   I and IV           
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  D)
   I, II, III and IV
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• question_answer38)
  Which of the following rights are included in Cultural and Educational rights?
  A)
   Right of linguistic minorities to promote their language
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  B)
   Right against discrimination for admission to educational institutions on the grounds of religion, race or caste
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  C)
   Right of the minorities to establish and administer their educational institutions
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  D)
   All of these
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  As a result of the Minerva Mills Case, a law will be protected by Art 31C, if
  A)
   It has been made to implement the Directives in Art 39
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  B)
   Art 39 [c]
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  C)
   It has been made to implement any Directive principles
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  D)
   It conflicts with a Fundamental Right  None of the above
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• question_answer40)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The President is immune from any civil proceedings against him/her.

  2. But after giving two months' notice, criminal proceedings can be instituted again the President.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is correct regarding the immunity enjoyed by the President in respect of his/her "personal' acts, during his/her tenure:

  A)
   Only 1 
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  B)
   Only 2
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  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
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  D)
   Neither 1 nor-2
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  In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble was not a part of the Constitution?

  (I) Berubari Case

  (II) Golak Nath Case

  (III) Keshavananda Bharati Case

  (IV) None of the above

  Codes
  A)
   I and III           
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  B)
   II, III and IV
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  C)
   I and IV           
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  D)
   I, II, III and IV
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• question_answer42)
  The legislative powers of the presidencies of Bombay and Madras which were taken away by the Charter Act of 1833, were restored to them by
  A)
   Government of India Act, 1859
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  B)
   Charter Act of 1853
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  C)
   Indian Councils Act, 1861
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  D)
   None of the above
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• question_answer43)
  India has signed the international treaty for prevention of corruption (UNCAC). To implement this treaty A rough out the country the Parliament needs the consent of:
  A)
   All states          
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  B)
          At least half the states
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  C)
   Two or more states        
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  D)
   None
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  Which one of the following may be said to constitute the basic structure of the Constitution?
  A)
   Federal character of Constitution
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  B)
   Secular nature of polity
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  C)
   Mandate to build a welfare state
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  D)
   all of them
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• question_answer45)

  Which of the following points of criticisms are levelled against the amendment procedure in the Indian Constitution?

  1. There is no provision for special Conventions for amendment of the Constitution as in the U.S.A.

  2. Too much power has been given to the States in the matter of proposing amendments to the Constitution

  3. The states have not been given sufficient powers with regard to amendment of the Constitution

  4. Too much power has been given to the Union Parliament with regard to the amendment of the Constitution

  A)
   1, 3, 4 
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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_answer46)

  Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)?

  1. The office of CVC was established by the recommendations of Santhanam Committee in 1964.

  2. The CVC holds office for a tenure of four years.

  3. The jurisdiction of the CVC extends to the members of All India Services and Group a officers of Central and State Governments.

  4. The CVC reviews the programme of investigation conducted by the Delhi Police Special Establishment. Which of the above Statement (s) is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 3 
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  B)
   1 and 3
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  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
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  D)
   1, 2 and 4
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• question_answer47)
  The Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from his office before expiry of his tenure by:
  A)
   The President.
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  B)
   The President in consultation with the PM.
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  C)
   The President on the basis of a resolution passed by the Parliament,
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  D)
   The chief Election Commissioner cannot be removed until his tenure expires.
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• question_answer48)
  Under which condition, a candidate forfeits his deposit?
  A)
   If he fails to win the election.
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  B)
   If a candidate fails to obtain more than one-tenth of the total number of valid votes cast in his constituency.
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  C)
   If a .candidate fails to obtain more than one-sixth of the total number of valid votes cast in his constituency.
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  D)
   None of these
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• question_answer49)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Parliament cannot alter the name and territory of J & K without the consent of the State legislature.

  2. No proclamation of Emergency can be made by the President under Article 352 on the ground of "internal disturbance" in J & K without the concurrence of J & K' Government.

  3. The Union shall have the power to suspend the State Constitution on the ground of failure to comply with the directions given by the Union.

  4. The Union shall have no power to make a Proclamation of Financial Emergency with respect to the State of J & K. Which of the Statement(s) given above is correct regarding the 'special provisions' for the State of Jammu & Kashmir?

  A)
   Only 3 
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  B)
   Only 4
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  C)
   1, 2 and 4        
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  D)
   2, 3 and 4
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• question_answer50)

  'Consider the following statements regarding booth capturing in an election:

  1. It has been defined in the Constitution of India through an amendment

  2. It includes the seizure of and taking possession of polling booths to prevent the orderly conduct of elections

  3. It is also committed when any elector is threatened and prevented from going to the polling station to cast his vote.

  4. It has been declared a cognizable offence punishable by imprisonment.

  Codes:
  A)
   2, 3 and 4 are correct      
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  B)
   1, 2 and 3 are correct
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  C)
   2 and 3 are correct        
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  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4 are correct
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• question_answer51)

  The main objective of the Zonal Councils is/ are to ensure

  1. Greater cooperation amongst States in the field of planning and other matters of national importance

  2. That the laws passed by various States do not conflict with each other

  3. Better utilization of the limited resources of the States

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
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  B)
   1 and 3
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  C)
   1 and 2
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  D)
   1 only
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• question_answer52)
  Under the Constitution, the Central Government collects various types of taxes, which it has to share with the state governments. Which one of the following enjoys constitutional authority to decide the share of states in the tax?
  A)
   The Union Finance Minister
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  B)
   The Finance Commission
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  C)
   The Planning Commission
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  D)
   The Union Cabinet in consultation with the Finance Commission
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• question_answer53)
  Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission?
  A)
   It has favoured formation of Inter-Government Council consisting of Prime Minister and Chief Ministers of states.
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  B)
   It has favoured liberal use of Article 356 of the Constitution in the interest of unity and integrity of the country.
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  C)
   It has turned down the demand for the abolition of the office of the Governor.
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  D)
   It has favoured implementation of the three language formula in the interest of unity and integrity of the country.
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• question_answer54)

  The Election Commission of India consists of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two election commissioners (EC). With regard to these two officials, which of the following is/are correct?

  1. CEC and EC receive equal salary.

  2. CEC and EC are provided with security of tenure.

  3. In case of difference of opinion amongst them, the view of CEC prevails.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
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• question_answer55)
  The Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration and control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes in the four states of:
  A)
   Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura and Nagaland
  done clear
  B)
   Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram
  done clear
  C)
   Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland
  done clear
  D)
   Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland
  done clear
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• question_answer56)

  Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  1. In tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram as specified in Para 20 of VI Schedule, discretionary powers are given to governor in matter relating to sharing of Royalties between district council and state Government.

  2. In Sikkim, governor has been given special responsibility for peace and social and economic advancement of different sections of population

  Codes:
  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer57)

  Correct statement/s with regard to Union Territories is/are:

  1. The parliament can make laws on any subject of three lists for the UT except Delhi and Pondicherry.

  2. The Lt. Governor of Delhi is not empowered to promulgate ordinances.

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both               
  done clear
  D)
   None
  done clear
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• question_answer58)
  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 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer59)

  Which of the following Emergencies can be declared by the President on his own?

  I. Emergency on account of armed rebellion

  II. Financial Emergency

  III. President's Rule in a State

  A)
   I                     
  done clear
  B)
   III
  done clear
  C)
   I, II, III
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer60)
  Which of the following committees recommended that the elections to Panchayat Raj Institution should be held on party line?
  A)
   Dhar Committee
  done clear
  B)
   K. Santharam Committee
  done clear
  C)
   Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  done clear
  D)
   Ashok Mehta Committee
  done clear
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• question_answer61)
  A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that
  A)
   He obtains permission from the Principal of his college
  done clear
  B)
   He is a member of a political party
  done clear
  C)
   His name figures in the voters' list
  done clear
  D)
   He files a declaration owing allegiance of the Constitution of India
  done clear
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• question_answer62)

  Which of the following are provided for by the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act in respect of planning of urban and rural local governments?

  1. Constitution of the District Planning Committee

  2. Not less than 2/3rd of the District Planning Committee should be elected by, from amongst, the elected members of district panchayats and municipalities.

  3. All other details regarding the composition of the District Planning Committee are left to the State Legislatures.

  4. Constitution of the Metropolitan Planning Committee. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Who consolidates the plans prepared by the Panchayats and municipalities in the district?
  A)
   State Planning Commission
  done clear
  B)
   Pub lie Accounts Committee
  done clear
  C)
   District Planning Committee
  done clear
  D)
   District Planning and Development Council
  done clear
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• question_answer64)
  One of the advantages of the Panchayati Raj is that
  A)
   Of providing a parallel government in rural areas
  done clear
  B)
   Of serving the rural people well
  done clear
  C)
   Of increasing the employment opportunities in rural area
  done clear
  D)
   Giving a sense of political awareness to the rural masses
  done clear
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• question_answer65)

  Which of the following is not one of the grounds for disqualification for being elected as a Member of Parliament?

  1. If the person holds an office of profit under the State Government.

  2. If the person has voluntarily acquired citizenship of a foreign State.

  3. If a person is so disqualified under the Tenth Schedule,

  4. If the person has/had been detained under the Preventive Detention Law. Choose the correct option:

  A)
   Only 2 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Which of the bills are introduced in the state legislature with the consent of the President?
  A)
   Money bill
  done clear
  B)
   Financial bill
  done clear
  C)
   A bill under Article 3
  done clear
  D)
   A bill for reasonable restriction on Inter- State Trade or Commerce
  done clear
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• question_answer67)
  The salaries and allowances of the Council of Ministers of the State Government are paid from the
  A)
   Reserve Bank of India
  done clear
  B)
   Treasury of the State Government
  done clear
  C)
   Contingency Fund of the State
  done clear
  D)
   Consolidated Fund of the State
  done clear
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• question_answer68)

  Consider the following Articles of the Constitution of India:

  1. Article 72 - Pardoning power of the president

  2. Article 143 - Advisory Jurisdiction of Supreme Court

  3. Article 360 - Provisions relating to Financial Emergency

  4. Articles (148-151) Powers and functions of the Attorney General of India. Which among the above Articles are paired correctly with their respective provisions?

  A)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   All of them
  done clear
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• question_answer69)
  The Directive Principles of State policy are not enforceable by law. But there is one among the given options, which has been so far made enforceable by a Supreme Court fiat. Identify that DPSP from the given options:
  A)
   Uniform Civil Code
  done clear
  B)
   Free Education till the children complete age of 6 years (provision after 86th amendment act)
  done clear
  C)
   Equal pay for equal work
  done clear
  D)
   Prohibition of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health
  done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Proclamation of President's rule in a state can be made
  A)
   When a bill introduced by the state government is defeated in the state Legislature
  done clear
  B)
   If the President, on receipt of report from the governor of the state, is satisfied that a situation is likely to arise in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
  done clear
  C)
   If the President, on receipt of a report from the governor of the state or otherwise is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the constitution;
  done clear
  D)
   When the Governor and the Chief Minister of a state differ on a vital issue.
  done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Which of the following is NOT reserved by the Governor for the consideration of the President?
  A)
   Bills affecting powers of the High Courts
  done clear
  B)
   Bills relating to compulsory acquisition of property
  done clear
  C)
   Bills seeking to impose restrictions on the interstate trade
  done clear
  D)
   Bills relating to imposition of taxes on agricultural income
  done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Which of the following is NOT correct about Finance Commission?
  A)
   The members of the Commission are appointed by the President of India.
  done clear
  B)
   It is to act as a balancing wheel of the Indian fiscal federalism.
  done clear
  C)
   The qualifications of members of the Commission are determined by the President.
  done clear
  D)
   It is constituted every 5 years as per the provisions of Article 280 of the Constitution.
  done clear
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• question_answer73)

  Which of the following is/are correct with regard to the office of Attorney-General of India?

  I. He is a member of the Cabinet

  II. He can speak in either House of Parliament and vote on any issue

  III. He must be qualified to become a judge of the Supreme Court

  IV. His remuneration is fixed by Parliament

  Codes:
  A)
   II, IV               
  done clear
  B)
   I, II, V
  done clear
  C)
   III only
  done clear
  D)
   III, IV
  done clear
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• question_answer74)

  Select the correct sequence of the following amendments:

  1. Voting age reduced from 21 years to 18 years

  2. Right to property deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights

  3. Sikkim became a State of the Indian Union

  4. Hindi version of the Constitution was accepted officially. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   3, 1, 4, 2         
  done clear
  B)
   4, 2, 3, 1
  done clear
  C)
   3, 2, 4, 1         
  done clear
  D)
   4, 1, 3, 2
  done clear
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• question_answer75)

  The original jurisdiction of the High Court includes:

  1. Disputes related to the election of MPs

  2. Disputes related to the election of MLAs

  3. Cases related to murder

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer76)

  Consider the following statements in context with Legislative procedures at Center:

  1. A Money bill can be referred to a Joint Committee of the Houses

  2. A motion for introduction of a Finance Bill or an Appropriation Bill in either house of Parliament. Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 is correct       
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2 is correct
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 & 2 are correct  
  done clear
  D)
   Both 1 & 2 are incorrect
  done clear
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• question_answer77)

  On which of the following subjects does the Finance Commission of a State constituted under the Part IX of the Constitution of India make recommendations to the Governor?

  1. Distribution between the State and the Panchayats of the net proceeds of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees leviable by the State.

  2. Determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may be assigned to or appropriated by the Panchayats.

  3. Grants-in-aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of the State. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Which of the Committees of the Parliament is concerned; with putting a financial check on the executive?
  A)
   Committee on Public Undertaking
  done clear
  B)
   Public Accounts Committee
  done clear
  C)
   Estimates Committee
  done clear
  D)
   Advisory Committee
  done clear
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• question_answer79)

  Which of the following functions of the Minorities Commission have been correctly listed?

  1. It can make recommendations for effective implementation and enforcement of safeguards and laws for minorities

  2. It undertakes review of the implementation of policies formulated by the Union and State Governments with regard to minorities

  3. It can look into specific complaints regarding deprivation of rights and safeguards of minorities

  Codes:
  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer80)

  Who among the following are appointed by the President of India?

  1. The Chairman, Finance Commission

  2. The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission

  3. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory

  Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Which one of the following statements is correct?
  A)
   Neither the Finance Commission nor the Planning Commission is a constitutional body
  done clear
  B)
   The scope of the Finance Commission is limited to a review of revenue segment of the budget while the planning Commission takes an overall review embracing both capital and revenue requirements of the States
  done clear
  C)
   No one can be a member of both the Finance Commission and the Planning Commission at the same time
  done clear
  D)
   There is no overlapping of work and responsibility of the Finance Commission and those of the Planning Commission
  done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Consider the following statements about the affairs of Backward Classes. Which of the below given statements is/are correct? A. Until 1985, the affairs of the Backward Classes were looked after by the Backward Classes Cell (BCC) in the Ministry of Home Affairs. B. In 1985, with the creation of a separate ministry, the affairs of the Backward Classes were looked after by the Ministry of Welfare. C. In 1998, the Ministry of Welfare was renamed as Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Codes:
  A)
   A and B only
  done clear
  B)
   B and C only
  done clear
  C)
   All are correct
  done clear
  D)
   None of them are correct
  done clear
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• question_answer83)
  State Finance Commission is appointed by a State Government every five year to determine
  A)
   Financial resources of the state for placing state's requirement before the Union Government
  done clear
  B)
   Development requirements of the state for formulating state five year plans
  done clear
  C)
   Budgetary requirements of various departments of the state government
  done clear
  D)
   Pattern of distribution of sate's tax revenue between the state government and local bodies (both rural and urban) and the pattern of grants-in-aid to local bodies
  done clear
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• question_answer84)
  The Constitution of India provides that Trade, Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free. However, despite this provision, a state in India can make law for imposing taxes on imports of goods from other states in India, provided the goods produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same manner. Who decides whether the states can make such law or not?
  A)
   The State which is imposing law itself
  done clear
  B)
   The States which have interests in the taxes to be imposed
  done clear
  C)
   Parliament of India
  done clear
  D)
   President of India
  done clear
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• question_answer85)

  In India, the council of ministers responsibility to the Lok Sabha is:

  1. Individual responsibility

  2. Legal responsibility

  3. Collective responsibility

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 3 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   3 only 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer86)

  With reference to removal of chairman of a State Public Service Commission, consider the following statements :

  1. They can be removed for misbehaviour.

  2. They can be removed only by the President.

  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_answer87)

  Which of the following bodies concerned with Inter-state relations are constitutional?

  1. River water tribunals

  2. Inter-State Councils

  3. Zonal Councils

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   None
  done clear
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• question_answer88)

  The legislative assembly of Delhi can make laws on which of the following matters?

  1. Public order

  2. Police

  3. Land

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   3 only 
  done clear
  D)
          None
  done clear
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• question_answer89)
  The Preamble enshrines certain ideals that were first spelt out in
  A)
   The speech by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of Ravi when he called for Puma Swaraj.
  done clear
  B)
   The Nehru Report
  done clear
  C)
   A resolution adopted at Karachi session of the Indian National Congress
  done clear
  D)
   The Objectives Resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly
  done clear
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• question_answer90)
  In India, the first Municipal Corporation was set up in which one among the following?
  A)
   Kolkata
  done clear
  B)
   Chennai
  done clear
  C)
   Mumbai           
  done clear
  D)
   Delhi
  done clear
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• question_answer91)
  Which one of the following government documents first suggested for having elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions on political party basis?
  A)
   Report of the Administrative reforms Commission
  done clear
  B)
   Ashok Mehta Committee Report
  done clear
  C)
   Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Report
  done clear
  D)
   Diwakar Committee Report
  done clear
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• question_answer92)

  The government issued a notification allowing voting rights for non-resident Indians (NRIs) recently. Which of the following is/are necessary conditions?

  I. The NRI has to be present in the constituency on the polling day

  II. The NRI should not have acquired citizenship of the country of his residence

  III. The NRI can vote only in the constituency mentioned in his/her passport address

  A)
   I only  
  done clear
  B)
   I and II only
  done clear
  C)
   I and III only    
  done clear
  D)
   I, II and III
  done clear
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• question_answer93)
  Approval of which among the following authorities alone would be sufficient to draw funds from Consolidated Fund of India?
  A)
   Only Parliament
  done clear
  B)
   Only President
  done clear
  C)
   Either Parliament or President
  done clear
  D)
   Both Parliament and President
  done clear
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• question_answer94)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Prime Minister decides the size of Council of Ministers

  2. Prime Minister recommends the names of the people to be appointed as Ministers

  3. There is no limit on number of ministers a prime minister can have in his council. Which among the above statements is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   1 & 2
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 & 3          
  done clear
  D)
   Only 2 & 3
  done clear
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• question_answer95)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Public Accounts of India does not contain normal receipts of Government

  2. There is no need for parliament approval to incur money from Public Account of India. Which among the above statements is/ are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 & 2      
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer96)
  Within their respective spheres, the union and the state legislatures are made supreme and they should not encroach on the sphere reserved for other. This concept is known as which of the following?
  A)
   Doctrine of colorable legislation
  done clear
  B)
   Doctrine of pith and substance
  done clear
  C)
   Doctrine of double effect
  done clear
  D)
   Doctrine of Supremacy
  done clear
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• question_answer97)
  In the order of precedence, the speaker has an equal rank to
  A)
   Vice-President
  done clear
  B)
          Prime Minister
  done clear
  C)
   Cabinet Ministers
  done clear
  D)
          Chief Justice of India.
  done clear
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• question_answer98)
  Which of the following is a most appropriate reason for Jammu & Kashmir as a whole of state enjoying special status among states of India under article 370?
  A)
   J & K possesses peculiar demographic characteristics
  done clear
  B)
   J & K was brought under the governance of Union of India in special circumstances
  done clear
  C)
   J & K possesses special geographical features
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer99)
  At the time of commencement of Indian constitution, the all states of Union of India were put in four parts A, B, C, D, later reorganized and reduced to 2 categories 'states and union territories' in 1956. Which of the following was only one member of D?
  A)
   Vindhya Pradesh
  done clear
  B)
   Bombay
  done clear
  C)
   Andaman & Nicobar Islands
  done clear
  D)
   Coorg
  done clear
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