SSC Indian Polity and Civics Sample Paper

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• question_answer1)

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  Article 26 of the Constitution of India states that subject to public order, morality and health, every religious denomination or any section thereof shall have the right to

  1. Establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes

  2. Manage its own affairs in matters of religion

  3. Own and acquire movable and immovable property

  A)
   1 only
  done clear
  B)
          2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Which of the following role is correct as far as the Vice-President of India is concerned?
  A)
   Chairman (ex-officio) of the Lok Sabha
  done clear
  B)
   Ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
  done clear
  C)
   Acting Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  done clear
  D)
   President of the Red Cross
  done clear
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• question_answer3)

  Which of the following statements are incorrect?

  1. The Fundamental Rights granted by the Indian Constitutions are absolute

  2. The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens are non-justiciable

  3. The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens are justiciable

  4. The Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens protect them against the tyranny of the majority Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 4
  done clear
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• question_answer4)

  Indian constitution is a combination of federal and non-federal features. Point out the non-federal features from these:

  1. All India Services

  2. Flexibility of the constitution

  3. Supremacy of constitution.

  4. Bicameralism

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 4 only
  done clear
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• question_answer5)
  In case of any denial of the fundamental rights, how can it be protected by a citizen?
  A)
   By approaching a court of law.
  done clear
  B)
   Supreme Court will direct Parliament to implement
  done clear
  C)
   The Executive will inform the Courts
  done clear
  D)
   It is automatically protected
  done clear
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• question_answer6)

  Which of the following are appointed by the President?

  A. Judges of the High Court

  B. Lt. Governors of the Union Territories

  C. Vice-President

  D. Chief Election Commissioner

  Codes:
  A)
   A, B, C
  done clear
  B)
   B, C, D
  done clear
  C)
   A, B, D
  done clear
  D)
   B, D
  done clear
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• question_answer7)
  The Preamble enshrines the ideals of "liberty, equality and fraternity" - inspired by the:
  A)
   Russian Revolution
  done clear
  B)
   Irish Revolution
  done clear
  C)
   French Revolution
  done clear
  D)
   US Constitution
  done clear
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• question_answer8)

  Which of the following powers of, the Prime Minister in relation to the President have been listed correctly?

  1. He communicates all the decisions of the Council of

  Ministers to the President

  2. He supplies such information to the President regarding proposals of legislation and administration of the Union as the President may need

  3. He signs the bills passed by the two Houses of the Parliament on behalf of the President during his absence

  4. He assists the President in making all the appointments

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  B)
   2. 3, 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3, 4
  done clear
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• question_answer9)

  Which of the following statements are true with regard to the military powers of the President of India?

  I. The constitution vests the Supreme Command of the Defence Force in the President of India.

  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 & maintaining the Defence Force

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

  A)
   I, II, III and IV  
  done clear
  B)
   I and II
  done clear
  C)
   I, III and IV      
  done clear
  D)
   I, II and III
  done clear
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• question_answer10)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The President has the right to address and send messages to the Council of Ministers to elicit specific information.

  2. The President can direct that any matter on which decision has been taken by a Minister should be placed before the Council of Ministers.

  3. The President can call for information relating to proposals for legislation.

  4. All decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the Union must be communicated to the; President.

  Which of these statements are correct?
  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
          2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer11)

  Consider the following statements-

  The charge of violation of the Constitution by the President; of India for his impeachment cannot be preferred by a House unless:

  1. A resolution containing the proposal is moved after a 7 days' notice in writing signed by not less than l/4th of the total number of members of that House

  2. The resolution is passed by a majority of not less than 2/3rd of the total membership of that House

  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_answer12)

  Consider the following statements about private members:

  1. MPs who are not ministers are called private members.

  2. Private members can introduce a constitutional amendment bill.

  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_answer13)
  The members of the Constituent Assembly were
  A)
   Directly elected by the people
  done clear
  B)
   All nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League
  done clear
  C)
   Indirectly elected by the Provincial Assemblies
  done clear
  D)
   All nominated by the British Government
  done clear
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• question_answer14)
  The policy of legislative devolution which ultimately culminated in the grant of complete autonomy was introduced by the
  A)
   Indian Councils Act, 1892
  done clear
  B)
   Minto-Morley Reforms Act, 1909
  done clear
  C)
   Government of India Act, 1858
  done clear
  D)
   Indian Councils Act, 1861
  done clear
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• question_answer15)

  Which of the following statements is/are correct in respect of the Constitution of India?

  1. The Constitution received signature of the President of the Constituent Assembly on 26 November, 1949.

  2. The provisions relating to citizenship were given immediate effect from 26 November, 1949.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below -

  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_answer16)
  Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a duty of citizens as outlined in Article 51-A?
  A)
   To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India
  done clear
  B)
   To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among the people of India
  done clear
  C)
   To practise family planning
  done clear
  D)
   To protect and preserve the natural environment
  done clear
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• question_answer17)
  Which part of the Constitution of India refers to the responsibility of the state towards international peace and security?
  A)
   Fundamental Rights
  done clear
  B)
   Directive Principles of State Policy
  done clear
  C)
   Emergency Provisions
  done clear
  D)
   Preamble to the Constitution
  done clear
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• question_answer18)
  Which one of the following is not stated as a directive principle of state policy in the Constitution of India?
  A)
   To protect the natural environment and wildlife
  done clear
  B)
   Living wage for workers
  done clear
  C)
   Just and human conditions of work and maternity relief
  done clear
  D)
   Protection of monuments
  done clear
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• question_answer19)
  What is the consequence of the writ of Habeas Corpus?
  A)
   The person under detention is set free.
  done clear
  B)
   The public servant is restrained from taking an action.
  done clear
  C)
   The officer not competent to take certain action is told not to go ahead with the action.
  done clear
  D)
   More information is sought from lower court.
  done clear
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• question_answer20)
  Who issues the writs for the enforcement of Fundamentals Rights?
  A)
   Both the Supreme Court and High Courts
  done clear
  B)
   The Supreme Court only
  done clear
  C)
   The District Courts
  done clear
  D)
   All the above
  done clear
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• question_answer21)
  The power of judicial review, which is vested in the Supreme Court of India, implies that
  A)
   It can review the functioning of the judiciary in the country.
  done clear
  B)
   It can examine the constitutional validity of the laws.
  done clear
  C)
   It can review its own judgments.
  done clear
  D)
   It can undertake periodic review of the Constitution.
  done clear
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• question_answer22)

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

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

  2. The full bench of the Supreme Court hears any reference made to it under its power of advisory jurisdiction

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

  4. 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:

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer23)
  When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to
  A)
   The writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court
  done clear
  B)
   Special control exercised by the Chief justice of India
  done clear
  C)
   Discretionary powers of the Governor of the State
  done clear
  D)
   Special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this Regard
  done clear
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• question_answer24)

  With reference to starred questions, consider the following statements:

  1. Starred questions are important and hence answer to them have to be given in written form.

  2. Answers to starred questions can be followed by supplementary questions. 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_answer25)
  Match List I (Union Territory) with List II (Jurisdiction of High Court) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists.

  	List I		List II
  A.	Pondicherry	1.	Madras
  B.	Andman and Nicobar Island	2.	Calcutta
  C.	Lakshadweep	3.	Kerala
  D.	Daman and Diu	4.	Bombay

  Codes:
  A)
   A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]4
  done clear
  B)
   A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]3, D\[\to \]4
  done clear
  C)
   A\[\to \]2, B\[\to \]1, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3
  done clear
  D)
   A\[\to \]1, B\[\to \]2, C\[\to \]4, D\[\to \]3
  done clear
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• question_answer26)
  The salary and other allowances of the Judges of the High Courts are charged to
  A)
   The Contingency Fund of India
  done clear
  B)
   The Consolidated Fund of India and the State on fifty-fifty basis
  done clear
  C)
   The Consolidated Fund of India
  done clear
  D)
   The Consolidated Fund of the State
  done clear
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• question_answer27)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India, Governor of State and Chief Minister of State.

  2. For appointment of a judge in High Court, recommendation for the appointment of judges is initiated by Chief Justice of the High Court concerned

  3. The judges of a High Court hold office upto 65 years of age.

  4. To be eligible for appointment as a judge, one must be a citizen of India and should have held a judicial office in India for 10 years or must have practiced as an advocate of High Court or two or more such courts in succession for a similar period.

  Codes:
  A)
   1 and 2 are correct
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 4 are correct
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3 are correct
  done clear
  D)
   All the above are correct
  done clear
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• question_answer28)

  Which of the following falls within the supervisory powers of the High Court?

  1. To call for reports from the subordinate courts under its jurisdiction

  2. To make general rules and prescribe forms for regulating the practice and proceedings of lower courts

  3. To settle tables of fees to be allowed to sheriff and others practicing before these courts

  4. To supervise the working of tribunals constituted by or under any law relating to the Armed Forces

  A)
   1, 3, 4 
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 4
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3
  done clear
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• question_answer29)

  Parliamentary authorization for payments is required for:

  1. Public account of India

  2. Consolidated fund of India

  3. Contingency Fund of India

  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_answer30)
  What will follow if a Money Bills is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
  A)
   The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
  done clear
  B)
   The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
  done clear
  C)
   The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
  done clear
  D)
   The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
  done clear
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• question_answer31)
  At the Third Reading of the Bill
  A)
   The committee chairman presents his report
  done clear
  B)
   The dissenting report is submitted
  done clear
  C)
   The Bill is discussed clause by clause
  done clear
  D)
   No substantive amendment to the Bill is proposed
  done clear
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• question_answer32)

  Which of the following circumstances would lead to the resignation of the Union Government?

  1. When Parliament fails to pass the budget.

  2. When Parliament fails to pass a Constitution

  Amendment Bill introduced by the government.

  3. When a Bill introduced by the government cannot be passed in the Rajya Sabha.

  4. When the vote after the debate on a motion for discussing a major policy initiative of the government goes against the government. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1, 3 and 4        
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   None of these
  done clear
  D)
          All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer33)

  Which of the following statements about the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is incorrect?

  1. NCSC is a non-constitutional statutory body.

  2. NCSC still performs similar functions with regard to other backward classes as it does in respect of SCs.

  3. The responsibility for laying before the Parliament, the report of the commission along with the action taken on the report rests with the President.

  4. NCSC also participates in the planning process of the government for development of SCs. Which of the above statement is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer34)

  Consider the following statements in the context of the various jurisdictions of the Supreme Court

  1. Supreme Court cannot refuse to tender its advice when asked to tender such an advice by the President under Article 143.

  2. Judgments of Supreme Court under its advisory jurisdiction have the same effect as any other Supreme Court judgment.

  3. Supreme Court has exclusive and original jurisdiction in cases of dispute between two or more states. Which of the statements(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3 
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer35)

  Consider the following statements comparing the Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill

  1. No amendments can be moved in case of

  Appropriation Bill, while they can be in case of Finance Bill.

  2. The Appropriation Bill is meant only for withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India, while the Finance Bill is meant for both withdrawal and putting resources of taxation into the Consolidated Fund.

  3. Appropriation Bill can be rejected in the Rajya Sabha, while the Finance Bill cannot be. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   Only 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   All of these
  done clear
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• question_answer36)

  Consider the following statements regarding the governance structure of municipal corporation

  1. Mayors in India do not have any executive authority.

  2. The Municipal Commissioner of the Corporation is appointed by the Mayor.

  3. Mayor-in-Council is an ornamental figure and formed head of co-operation.

  Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   None of these
  done clear
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• question_answer37)

  Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of questions and discussions in Parliament?

  1. 'Zero Hour' is the hour for discussion held after

  Question Hour according to Lok Sabha rules.

  2. Half-an-hour discussions can be held on important matters raised in starred, un-starred and short notice questions during question hour.

  3. Debates are not allowed on any matter raised through questions during question hour.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  D)
   All of these.
  done clear
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• question_answer38)

  Consider the following statements comparing the provisions related to Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)

  1. Persons from Afghanistan and China are eligible for OCI, but not for PIO.

  2. OCI do not require a visa to travel to India while PIO do.

  3. PIO require more time to become citizens of India than OCI.

  4. PIO can acquire agricultural property in India while OCI do not.

  5. Both PIO and OCI schemes are provided for through the Citizenship Act. Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

  A)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 3 and 5        
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer39)

  What are the differences between the offices of the Attorney General and Solicitor General of India?

  1. Attorney General is a constitutional body, while

  Solicitor General is not.

  2. Solicitor General is subordinate to the Attorney

  General of India.

  3. The Attorney General advises the government on legal matters only while the Solicitor General appears on behalf of the Union Government to fight cases in courts. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 3 
  done clear
  D)
   All of these.
  done clear
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• question_answer40)

  Which of the following statements regarding the making of the Indian Constitution are correct?

  1. Some of the princely states were not represented in the Constituent Assembly.

  2. Elections to the Constituent Assembly were direct, but with a limited franchise.

  3. The Constituent Assembly also functioned as a provisional Parliament.

  4. Some of the Constitutional Provisions came into effect before 26th January, 1950. Select the correct answer using the codes given below

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer41)

  Which of the following statements are correct in relation to the acting and Ad hoc judges of the Supreme Court?

  1. Ad hoc judges are appointed from among the retired judges of the Supreme Court.

  2. Acting judges are not deemed to be judges of the Supreme Court.

  3. The consent of the person himself is required in case of appointment as either acting judge or Ad hoc judge. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  C)
   Only 2 
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer42)

  Consider the following statements in the context of India and International Criminal Court

  1. India has neither signed nor ratified the Rome Statue on the International Criminal Court (ICC).

  2. Rome Statue on the International Criminal Court (ICC) defines war crimes including the armed conflict not of an international character. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

  A)
   Only 1 
  done clear
  B)
   Only 2
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   neither 1 nor 2
  done clear
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• question_answer43)
  Which of the following statements regarding summoning and ending of parliamentary sessions is incorrect?
  A)
   Adjournment Sine Die is done by the President, while Adjournment is done by the Speaker
  done clear
  B)
   Prorogation ends the session of the House, while Adjournment only ends the sitting
  done clear
  C)
   Both Houses need not be prorogued at the same time
  done clear
  D)
   Dissolution of the House happens either automatically or by the President.
  done clear
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• question_answer44)
  Consider the following statements regarding Inter- State relations in India 1. Zonal Councils have been set-up in India under Article 263 of the Constitution. 2. President of India is the head of the Inter-State Council set-up in 1990. 3. Recommendations of the Inter-State Councils set-up under the Constitution on disputes between states regionalism etc. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
  A)
   1, 2 and 4        
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   Only 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer45)

  Consider the following statements regarding a No Confidence Motion in the Parliament.

  (i) There is no mention of a no-confidence motion in the Constitution of India.

  (ii) A period of six months must elapse between the introduction of one no-confidence motion and another.

  (iii) At least one hundred members must support a motion of no-confidence before it is introduced in the house.

  (iv) A motion of no-confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. Of these statements:

  A)
   i, ii & iv are correct       
  done clear
  B)
   i, ii, iii & iv are correct
  done clear
  C)
   i, ii & iii are correct        
  done clear
  D)
   i & iv are correct
  done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Who among the following has the right to vote in the elections to both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha?
  A)
   Elected member of the Lower House of the Parliament
  done clear
  B)
   Elected member of the Upper House of the Parliament
  done clear
  C)
   Elected members of the Upper House of the State Legislature
  done clear
  D)
   Elected members of the Lower House of the State Legislature
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• question_answer47)
  In the absence of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker, who presides over the deliberations of the Lok Sabha?
  A)
   Prime Minister
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  B)
   Home Minister
  done clear
  C)
   Oldest member of the House
  done clear
  D)
   One of the members of the House out of a panel often persons nominated by the Speaker
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• question_answer48)

  An Appropriation Bill

  I. Is necessary to draw money from the Consolidated Fund of India

  II. Cannot be amended to vary the amount of any charged expenditure

  III. Includes only the expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India

  IV. Is required to withdraw money from the Contingency Fund of India

  A)
   I and III
  done clear
  B)
   I, II and III
  done clear
  C)
   I and II
  done clear
  D)
   I, II, III and IV
  done clear
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• question_answer49)
  The role of the Finance Commission in Centre-State fiscal relations has been undermined by the      
  A)
   State Governments        
  done clear
  B)
   Zonal Councils
  done clear
  C)
   Planning Commission      
  done clear
  D)
   Central Government
  done clear
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• question_answer50)

  Among the following, which is/are a part of Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)?

  1. Gram Nyayalaya

  2. Fast Track Courts

  3. Lok Adalats

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 3
  done clear
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• question_answer51)

  Which among the following factors are responsible for increasing control of the centre over the states in India?

  (1) Lack of strong leadership in the states

  (2) Enforcement of party discipline

  (3) Economic dependence of the states on the centre

  (4) Emergence of regional parties

  Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 4        
  done clear
  D)
   all the above
  done clear
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• question_answer52)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. Zonal Councils have been established under an Article of the Constitution of India.

  2. There is a provision under an Article of the Constitution of India that an inter - State Council can be established by the President.

  3. The Union Home Minister is the ex officio Chairman of all the Zonal Councils. Which of the statements given above are correct?

  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1 and 2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 3 only
  done clear
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• question_answer53)

  The members of the Inter-State Council are

  I. Six cabinet ministers nominated to it

  II. Chief Ministers of all states

  III. Secretaries of Union ministries

  IV. Governors of all states

  A)
   I and II
  done clear
  B)
   I, II, and III
  done clear
  C)
   II only 
  done clear
  D)
   II and IV
  done clear
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• question_answer54)
  Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing the grants in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?
  A)
   Finance Commission
  done clear
  B)
   Inter-State Council
  done clear
  C)
   Union Ministry of Finance
  done clear
  D)
   Public Accounts Committee
  done clear
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• question_answer55)
  The famous JVP Committee consisting of Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhai Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya, was appointed in December 1948 to
  A)
   Examine the case of establishment of secular polity in the country.
  done clear
  B)
   Examine the issue of reorganization of states on a linguistic basis
  done clear
  C)
   Determine the compensation to be paid to the rulers of Indian states consequent to the merger of their states with India
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer56)
  The President can declare constitutional emergency in a state-
  A)
   Only on the recommendation of the union council of ministers
  done clear
  B)
   Only of the recommendation of the governor
  done clear
  C)
   Only on that recommendation of the governor
  done clear
  D)
   If he is satisfied that a situation has arisen in which the government of the state cannot be carried on in accordance with the constitution.
  done clear
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• question_answer57)

  Which of the following steps cannot be taken by the President during the Financial Emergency?

  1. Direct the Union and the State Governments to observe such canons of financial propriety as he deems desirable

  2. Suspend the Fundamental Rights of the Indian citizens

  3. Order reduction of salaries and allowances of all the Civil Servants

  4. Order the reduction of the salaries of the Supreme Court and High Court Judges

  A)
   1, 3, 4 
  done clear
  B)
   1, 2, 4
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3
  done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Which one of the following bodies of Panchayat Raj Institution works as "Watch Dog" of the Gram Panchayat?
  A)
   Gram Sabha              
  done clear
  B)
   Panchayat Samiti
  done clear
  C)
   Panchayat Union Council  
  done clear
  D)
   Zilla Parishad
  done clear
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• question_answer59)

  Which among the following is an informal device in Indian parliamentary practice?

  1. Question hour

  2. Zero hour

  3. Half-an-hour discussion

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   2 and 3 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1 and 2 only
  done clear
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• question_answer60)
  In the Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not such a provision?
  A)
   A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others
  done clear
  B)
   Elections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due
  done clear
  C)
   A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, upto a third of the strength
  done clear
  D)
   Regular remuneration to the Panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability
  done clear
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• question_answer61)

  With reference to cut motions, consider the following statements:

  1. Cut motions are moved only in Lok Sabha.

  2. The speaker decides whether a cut motion is admissible or not.

  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_answer62)
  The head of the government of J & K is knows as
  A)
   The CM
  done clear
  B)
   The Premier
  done clear
  C)
   The PM           
  done clear
  D)
   Sadari ? i - Riyasat
  done clear
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• question_answer63)

  Consider the following statements with respect to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment. It provided:

  I. The Legislature of a State may, by law, make provisions with respect to the composition of Pancayats

  II. All the seats in a Panchayat shall be filled by persons chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area

  III. The Chairperson of a Panchayat and other members of a Panchayat whether or not chosen by direct election from territorial constituencies in the Panchayat area shall have the right to vote in the meetings of the Panchayats.

  IV. Every Panchayat, unless sooner dissolved under any law for the time being in force, shall continue for five years from the date appointed for its first meeting and no longer.

  Which of these statements are correct?

  A)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  D)
   4, 2, 3 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Under the new committee system, each standing committee shall comprise
  A)
   20 members of Lok Sabha and 10 members of Rajya Sabha
  done clear
  B)
   30 members of Lok Sabha and 15 members of Rajya Sabha
  done clear
  C)
   25 members of Lok Sabha and 10 members of Rajya Sabha
  done clear
  D)
   10 members of Lok Sabha and 5 members of Rajya Sabha
  done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Which of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India?
  A)
   According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system.
  done clear
  B)
   30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
  done clear
  C)
   Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission
  done clear
  D)
   Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission
  done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Seats are allotted to the various states in the Lok Sabha on the basis of:
  A)
   Their population.
  done clear
  B)
   Their size and resources.
  done clear
  C)
   Their size, resources and population.
  done clear
  D)
   According to the provision made in the original constitution.
  done clear
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• question_answer67)

  Consider the following statements:

  Which of the following are correct regarding the Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008?

  1. The Gram Nyayalayas shall be established for every Panchayat at intermediate level or a group of contiguous Panchayats.

  2. The Gram Nyalayas shall be static courts and shall exercise the powers of only civil courts.

  3. The Nyayadhikaris who will preside over these Gram Nyayalayas are strictly judicial officers and will be deriving the same powers as First Class Magistrates working under High Courts.

  4. The Gram Nyayalayas shall not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and subject to any rule made by the High Court.

  Codes:
  A)
   1, 2 and 3        
  done clear
  B)
   1, 3 and 4
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 2 only    
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer68)

  In which of the following situation/s, the seat of a member of parliament becomes vacant?

  I. If a person is disqualified for being a member on the ground of defection.

  II. If a member resigns his seat by writing to the Speaker or the Deputy Speaker as the case may be.

  III. If a member is, without information of the House, absent from all meetings for a period of sixty days. Choose the correct answer from following codes:

  A)
   I and II
  done clear
  B)
   I and III
  done clear
  C)
   II and III          
  done clear
  D)
   I, II and III
  done clear
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• question_answer69)
  Who will preside over a joint sitting of the parliament in case of the absence of the speaker and deputy speaker?
  A)
   A senior member of the Parliament.
  done clear
  B)
   Chairman of the Rajya sabha (Vice President)
  done clear
  C)
   Deputy Chairman of the Rajya sabha
  done clear
  D)
   Pro tern speaker
  done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Which of the following States have bicameral legislature:
  A)
   Bihar, U.P, Tamil Nadu and J & K
  done clear
  B)
   Bihar, U.P, Karnataka and J & K
  done clear
  C)
   Maharashtra, Karnataka & Kerala
  done clear
  D)
   M.P. West Bengal and Karnataka
  done clear
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• question_answer71)

  Which of the following fall within the financial powers of the Indian Parliament?

  1. The Parliament can reduce or reject the demands of the Government

  2. The Parliament can propose any tax

  3. No expenditure can be incurred without the sanction of the Parliament

  4. No taxes can be levied without the consent of the Parliament

  A)
   1, 3, 4 
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3, 4
  done clear
  C)
   2, 3, 4 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 2, 3
  done clear
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• question_answer72)
  What is the maximum period up to which the Legislative Councils can delay the consideration of a Bill that has been already passed once by State Assembly of the State?
  A)
   One month
  done clear
  B)
          Two months
  done clear
  C)
   Three months
  done clear
  D)
          Six months
  done clear
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• question_answer73)
  The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
  A)
   Advisory jurisdiction
  done clear
  B)
   Appellate jurisdiction
  done clear
  C)
   Original jurisdiction
  done clear
  D)
   Constitutional jurisdiction
  done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Which one of the following is part of the Electoral College for the election of the president of India but does not form part of the forum for his impeachment?
  A)
   Lok Sabha
  done clear
  B)
   Rajya Sabha
  done clear
  C)
   State Legislative Councils
  done clear
  D)
   State Legislative Assemblies
  done clear
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• question_answer75)
  Which one among the following statements about the functioning of political parties in a democracy is not correct?
  A)
   Political parties give political education to the people
  done clear
  B)
   Political parties serve as a link between the government and the people
  done clear
  C)
   Political parties fight elections and try to get the maximum number of their candidates elected
  done clear
  D)
   None of the above
  done clear
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• question_answer76)
  Which Article of the Constitution of India says, 'No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment'?
  A)
   Article 24         
  done clear
  B)
   Article 45
  done clear
  C)
   Article 330       
  done clear
  D)
   Article 368
  done clear
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• question_answer77)
  When was the mandate that a candidate at an election should file with his nomination papers an affidavit recording the particulars of the spouse and the dependents, enforced at a General Election for the first time?
  A)
   Assembly elections held in Madhya Pradesh / Chhattisgarh in December 2003
  done clear
  B)
   Assembly election held in Mizoram in November 2003
  done clear
  C)
   Assembly elections held in Himachal Pradesh in 2003
  done clear
  D)
   Assembly elections held in Rajasthan/Delhi in December 2003
  done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Under which Union Ministry does the National River Conservation Directorate function?
  A)
   The Ministry of Agriculture
  done clear
  B)
   The Ministry of Water Resources
  done clear
  C)
   The Ministry of Rural Development
  done clear
  D)
   The Ministry of Environment and Forests
  done clear
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• question_answer79)
  As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?
  A)
   Deputy Prime Minister
  done clear
  B)
   Former President
  done clear
  C)
   Governor of a State within his State
  done clear
  D)
   Speaker of Lok Sabha
  done clear
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• question_answer80)
  Which of the following Committees/Commissions recommended the establishment of Lok pal at the Central level?
  A)
   Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  done clear
  B)
   Administrative Reforms Commission  
  done clear
  C)
   Committee on Lok Adalats
  done clear
  D)
   Citizen's Redressal Commission
  done clear
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• question_answer81)
  When can citizenship not be terminated?
  A)
   When there is Emergency
  done clear
  B)
   When there is war
  done clear
  C)
   When there are elections
  done clear
  D)
   It can be terminated regardless of conditions
  done clear
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• question_answer82)
  In which one of the following areas does the State Government not have control over its local bodies?
  A)
   Citizens' grievances
  done clear
  B)
   Financial matters
  done clear
  C)
   Legislation       
  done clear
  D)
   Personnel matters
  done clear
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• question_answer83)

  Consider the following statements:

  1. The Right to Education law (RTE), covers the disabled children too.

  2. The shadow teachers are allowed in Indian education system.

  3. RTE ensures free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of six to fourteen years as a Fundamental Right. Which of the above statements are correct?

  A)
   1, 2, 3 
  done clear
  B)
   2, 3
  done clear
  C)
   1, 2                 
  done clear
  D)
   1, 3
  done clear
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• question_answer84)
  Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?
  A)
   State Forest Department
  done clear
  B)
   District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
  done clear
  C)
   Tahsildar /Block Development Officer/ Mandal Revenue Officer
  done clear
  D)
   Gram Sabha
  done clear
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• question_answer85)
  An ordinance issued by a Governor can remain in force on its own for a maximum period of
  A)
   a year 
  done clear
  B)
   three months
  done clear
  C)
   six weeks         
  done clear
  D)
   any length
  done clear
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• question_answer86)

  The Constitution (Seventy- Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?

  1. Constitution of District Planning Committees.

  2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.

  3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
   I only  
  done clear
  B)
   I and II only
  done clear
  C)
   II and III only   
  done clear
  D)
   I, II and III
  done clear
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• question_answer87)
  Which one of the following qualifications for the office of the Governor has been wrongly listed?
  A)
   He must be a citizen of India
  done clear
  B)
   He must not be less than thirty years of age
  done clear
  C)
   He must not be a member of either House of Parliament or State Legislature -
  done clear
  D)
   He must not hold any other office of profit
  done clear
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• question_answer88)
  Which one of the following was not proposed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj?
  A)
   Thirty percent seats in all elected rural local bodies
  done clear
  B)
   The States will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj institutions
  done clear
  C)
   The Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children
  done clear
  D)
   The elections will be held in six months? time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superceded or dissolved by the State government.
  done clear
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• question_answer89)
  The Constitution of India recognises:
  A)
   Only religious minorities
  done clear
  B)
   Only linguistic minorities
  done clear
  C)
   Religious and linguistic minorities
  done clear
  D)
   Religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities
  done clear
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• question_answer90)

  Consider the following statements with reference to India:

  1. The Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries

  2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court

  3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court

  4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of these statements are correct?

  A)
   1 and 2
  done clear
  B)
   2 and 3
  done clear
  C)
   1 and 4
  done clear
  D)
   2 and 4
  done clear
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• question_answer91)

  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 centre 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_answer92)

  Consider the following statements

  1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.

  2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. 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_answer93)
  Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States?
  A)
   6th and 22nd
  done clear
  B)
   13th and 38th
  done clear
  C)
   7th and 31st     
  done clear
  D)
   11th and 42nd
  done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliamentary separately by special majority?
  A)
   Ordinary Bill
  done clear
  B)
   Money Bill
  done clear
  C)
   Finance Bill
  done clear
  D)
   Constitution Amendment Bill
  done clear
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• question_answer95)

  Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five year from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this?

  1. No Governor can be removed from office till the completion of his term

  2. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years Codes:

  A)
   1 only 
  done clear
  B)
   2 only
  done clear
  C)
   Both 1 and 2    
  done clear
  D)
   Neither
  done clear
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• question_answer96)

  Assertion : In India, every State has a High Court in its territory.

  Reason (R): The Constitution of India provides a High Court in each State.

  Codes:
  A)
   Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true and 'R' is the correct explanation of 'A'.
  done clear
  B)
   Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true but '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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