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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2019 – Test – 2652

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1. Which of the following powers is/are 4. The Model Code of Conduct comes
enjoyed by Prime Minister in relation to the immediately into effect:
Parliament?
(a) once the Election Commission
1. He can dissolve the Lok Sabha at any
announces the schedule of elections.
time.
2. The President summons and prorogues (b) once the notification calling electorate to

sessions of the Parliament on his advice. elect members of a house is issued.

Select the correct answer using the code (c) always at the first date of the month in
given below. which elections are to be conducted.
(a) 1 only
(d) once the candidates start filing their
(b) 2 only
nominations in the constituencies.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. With reference to elections in India, which
2. With reference to Panchayats (Extension to of the following is not correct?
the Scheduled Areas) Act, consider the (a) No person is ineligible for inclusion in
following statements: the electoral roll on grounds only of
1. It extends the provisions of Part IX of
religion, race, caste and sex.
the Constitution to both fifth and sixth
(b) Provisions related to preparation of
scheduled areas.
2. It empowers the Gram Sabha to electoral rolls can be made both by
safeguard and preserve the traditions and Parliament and state legislature.
customs of the people. (c) Orders issued by the Delimitation
Which of the statements given above is/are
Commission can be questioned in a
correct?
court of law.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) Prisoners convicted of heinous crimes

(c) Both 1 and 2 cannot vote in the Lok Sabha elections.

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
6. The President consults the Chief Justice of
3. Consider the following statements: India in the case of appointment of judges of
1. The Constitution declares Delhi as the
1. Supreme Court
seat of the Supreme Court.
2. High Court
2. The Constitution authorises the Chief
Justice of India to appoint other place or 3. Subordinate Courts
places as seat of the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 and 3 only
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7. With reference to the office of whip, 10. With reference to Administrative Tribunals,
consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. They were conferred constitutional
1. He is appointed by the speaker to ensure
status by 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.
decorum in the house. 2. Parliament has established a Central
2. Disciplinary action can be taken against Administrative Tribunal to adjudicate
the members who do not follow matters related to employment under the
directives of the whip. Central Government.
3. State legislatures are empowered to
Which of the statements given above is/are
establish State Administrative Tribunals
correct? to adjudicate matters related to
(a) 1 only employment under the State
(b) 2 only Government.
Which of the statement given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
8. With reference to Cabinet Committees, (c) 1 and 3 only
consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3

1. They are extra-constitutional in nature.

11. Which among the following tools has/have
2. They are set up by the President.
the effect of reducing Parliamentary control
3. Only Cabinet ministers are eligible to be over the executive in India?
their members. 1. Guillotine
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Delegated Legislation
3. Adjournment motion
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Joint sitting is provided by the Constitution

12. With reference to inter-state trade and
to resolve a deadlock between the two commerce, consider the following
Houses of Parliament over the passage of a statements:
bill. Which of the following categories of 1. Constitution provides that trade,
commerce and intercourse throughout
bills can a joint sitting be convened for?
the territory of India shall be free
1. Ordinary bill without any restrictions.
2. Constitutional Amendment bill 2. Parliament cannot impose restrictions on
3. Money bill the freedom of trade and commerce
between the states in any case.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 2 only
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13. Which of the following will necessarily 16. Local government in India is
occur on the resignation or death of an (a) a subject under the union list.
incumbent Prime Minister?
(b) a subject under the concurrent list.
(a) Lok Sabha will be dissolved
automatically. (c) a subject under the state list.
(b) The Lok Sabha will elect the new Prime (d) within the residuary power of the union.
Minister.
(c) Council of Ministers will be dissolved
17. Consider the following statements:
automatically.
(d) The senior most leader of his party will 1. The district judge does not have
be appointed as Prime Minister appellate jurisdiction in criminal matters.
automatically.
2. The sessions judge has power to impose

14. Consider the following statements: capital punishment.

1. The President usually appoints the Which of the statements given above is/are
seniormost member of the Lok Sabha as
correct?
the Speaker Pro Tem.
(a) 1 only
2. The President administers oath to the
Speaker Pro Tem. (b) 2 only
3. The office of the Pro Tem Speaker is (c) Both 1 and 2
temporary so it has limited powers.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only 18. With reference to the Union Budget in India,
(b) 1 and 2 only consider the following statements:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. The term 'Budget' is not mentioned in
(d) 1, 2 and 3
the Constitution.
15. With reference to State Legislature, consider 2. The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote
the following statements:
on the demand for grants.
1. There is a uniform system of bicameral
legislatures across all the states. 3. No demand for a grant shall be made

2. Minimum strength of any state assembly except on the recommendation of the

cannot go below 60 members. President.
3. Legislative assembly of any state must
Which of the statements given above is/are
have only directly elected members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
not correct? (a) 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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19. "The pocket of the Indian President is bigger
than that of American President." Which
among the following statements justifies the
remark?
(a) Indian President can withhold his assent
to a bill while American President
cannot.
(b) Indian President can return the bill for
reconsideration of Parliament while
American President cannot.
(c) Indian President enjoys absolute veto
while American President does not.
(d) Indian President can keep the bill
pending for indefinite period while
American President has to return the bill
to the Congress within 10 days.
20. Which of the following electoral reforms
have been implemented to make the
elections more fair and transparent?
1. Equitable sharing of air time on
television by political parties.
2. Reporting of contribution in excess of
Rs 1,000 to the Election Commission.
3. Declaration of criminal antecedents by
the candidates.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to the Cantonment Board?
1. It is established for municipal
administration for civilian population in
the cantonment area.
2. It works under the administrative control
of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs.
3. It consists of partly elected and partly
nominated members.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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22. If the President wants to seek legal opinion
on a matter of public importance from the
Supreme Court, then:
(a) Supreme Court can assume to itself the
power of legislation.
(b) President has to accept the advice given
by the court.
(c) Supreme Court may refuse to tender its
opinion.
(d) President has to first get the approval of
the Parliament for the same.
23. Which of the following Parliamentary
committees are chaired by the Speaker?
1. Public Accounts Committee
2. Business advisory Committee
3. Ethics Committee
4. Rules Committee
5. General Purpose Committee
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
24. In which of the following cases a member
incurs disqualification under the Tenth
Schedule?
1. If he votes contrary to the direction
given by his political party.
2. If any nominated member joins any
political party before the expiry of six
months.
3. If he is expelled from the political
party to which he belonged immediately
before the election.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
25. Consider the following statements: 28. For a cut motion to be admissible, it:
1. The advice of the Council of Ministers is 1. should relate to one demand only.
binding on the President. 2. should not make suggestions for the
2. The Indian Constitution provides for the amendment or repeal of existing laws.
system of legal responsibility of a 3. should not raise a question of privilege.
minister. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

29. For ascertaining quorum in any house of the

26. With reference to the Indian Parliament, a Parliament, which of the following are taken
'Motion of thanks' is moved for into consideration?
(a) discussion on address given by the 1. Elected members
Speaker to the Lok Sabha upon
2. Nominated members
assuming office.
3. Presiding officer.
(b) discussion on address given by
Select the correct answer using the code
the President in the first session of each
given below.
year.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) discussion on address given by the
(b) 2 and 3 only
President to Parliament after a general
(c) 1 and 3 only
election.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Both 'b' and 'c' are correct.

30. With reference to Deputy Chairman of Rajya

27. In which of the following cases can the
Sabha, consider the following statements:
President exercise the discretionary powers?
1. To be elected as Deputy Chairman, one
1. When he sends back advice given by the
must not be less than 30 years of age
Council of Ministers and asks the
2. Whenever the office of the Deputy
council to reconsider the decision.
Chairman falls vacant, President
2. When he withholds or refuses to give
appoints the seniormost member to fill
assent to a Money bill passed by the
the vacancy.
Parliament.
3. Being subordinate to the Chairman,
3. When he dismisses the council of
ministers after it cannot prove the Deputy Chairman is directly responsible

confidence of the Lok Sabha. to Chairman as well as Rajya Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
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31. Which of the following qualifications are 33. Consider the following statements:
laid down by Constitution and the 1. Governor's assent is not required when
the bill is reserved for the consideration
Parliament, for a person to be chosen a
of the President.
member of the Parliament?
2. If a state's bill, returned by the President,
1. He must be a citizen of India. is passed again by the state legislature
2. He must be registered as an elector in after reconsideration, President must
the parliamentary constituency from give his assent to the bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are
where he wishes to contest the elections.
correct?
3. He must be a member of a scheduled (a) 1 only
caste or scheduled tribe in any state or (b) 2 only
union territory if he wants to contest a (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
seat reserved for them.
Select the correct answer using the code
34. Consider the following statements:
given below. 1. The civil servants are conferred personal
(a) 1 only immunity from legal liability for official
(b) 2 and 3 only contracts.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. The judicial officers enjoy immunity
from any liability in respect of their
(d) 1, 2 and 3
official acts.
Which of the statements given above is/are
32. Consider the following pairs: not correct?
Person Post Held (a) 1 only
1. Sachidanand : First Speaker of (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Sinha the central
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
legislative
assembly 35. With reference to the special status granted
2. Vithalbhai J. : First elected to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, which of
Patel Speaker of the the following statements is/are correct?
1. Jammu and Kashmir is the only State in
central legislative
India to have its own separate
assembly constitution.
3. G V : First Speaker of 2. None of the provisions of the Indian

Mavalankar the Lok Sabha constitution are applicable to the state of

Jammu and Kashmir.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correctly matched?
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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36. With reference to the leader of opposition, 39. Who among the following allocates ranks as
consider the following statements: well as portfolios to ministers?
1. The office of leader of opposition has no
(a) President on advice of Prime Minister
statutory recognition.
(b) Cabinet Secretary
2. He is appointed only in the Lok Sabha
3. He is the leader of the largest opposition (c) Parliamentary Affairs Committee
party having 10 percent or more seats of (d) Appointments Committee of the Cabinet
the total strength of the House.
Which of the statements given above 40. According to the Constitution of India,
is/are correct?
which among the following are the grounds
(a) 1 and 2 only
of removal for a Supreme Court judge?
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 1. Proved misbehavior
(d) 3 only 2. Incapacity
3. Violation of constitution
37. With regard to the judge of a High Court,
4. Corruption
consider the following statements:
5. Insolvency
1. He can be removed from his office by
the Governor on the recommendation of Select the correct answer using the code
the President. given below.
2. He can resign from his office by writing (a) 2 and 5 only
to the President. (b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (d) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 41. What are the main objectives of 'E-
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Governance'?
1. Empowering people through
38. Consider the following statements:
information.
1. The President can transfer a judge from
one high court to another after 2. Improved efficiency within
consulting the Chief Ministers of the Governments.
respective states. 3. Better service delivery to the citizens.
2. The transfer of judges from one high 4. Ushering in transparency and
court to another is not subject to judicial
accountability.
review.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 4 only
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42. Consider the following statements: 45. With regard to principle of collective
1. The representatives of states in the Rajya responsibility in the Indian Parliamentary
Sabha are elected only by the elected system of government, consider the
members of state legislative assemblies.
following statements:
2. The representatives of each union
1. All the ministers of Council of Ministers
territory in the Rajya Sabha are
nomiated by the Lieutenant governor. own joint responsibility to the Lok
Which of the statements given above is/are Sabha.
correct? 2. Cabinet decisions bind all ministers of
(a) 1 only the Council of Ministers.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only

43. Consider the following statements: (b) 2 only

1. Autonomous bodies are established by (c) Both 1 and 2
the Government to discharge the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
activities which are related to
governmental functions. 46. With reference to the Constitution of India,
2. Attached offices are responsible for
consider the following pairs:
providing executive direction required in
Subject List
the implementation of the policies laid
down by the department to which they 1. Cyber Laws Union List
are attached. 2. Agriculture State List
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Trade Unions Concurrent List
correct? Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correctly matched?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
44. Consider the following statements: (d) None of the above
1. The laws made by the Parliament are
applicable to Indian citizens and their 47. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth
property in any part of the world. Schedule in the Constitution of India are
2. The laws made by the State legislature
made in order to
are not applicable outside the state under
(a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
any circumstances.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) determine the boundaries between States
correct? (c) determine the powers, authority and
(a) 1 only responsibilities of Panchayats
(b) 2 only (d) protect the interests of all the border
(c) Both 1 and 2
States
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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48. Consider the following statements: 51. On premature dissolution of panchayat after
1. The President may entrust to the state 2 years of its constitution:
government any of the executive
functions of the Centre without the (a) It will be reconstituted to serve a full
consent of that state. term of 5 years
2. The Governor of a state may entrust to (b) No fresh elections shall take place for
the Central government any of the
executive functions of the state with the remainder of the term
consent of the Centre. (c) It will be reconstituted to serve
Which of the statements given above is/are remainder of the period
correct?
(a) 1 only (d) State legislative assembly shall decide
(b) 2 only the course of action
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
52. "e-Governance facilitates interaction

49. With reference to the appointment of Prime between different stakeholders in

Minister of India, consider the following governance". Which of the following
statements:
interaction models does exist in e-
1. Before his appointment as Prime
Minister, he must prove his majority in Governance ?
the Lok Sabha. 1. G2G (Government to Government)
2. At the time of appointment, he must be a
2. G2E (Government to Employees)
member of either House of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. G2C (Government to Citizens)
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2 (a) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
50. With reference to political parties as
(d) 1, 2 and 3
recognized by the Election Commission
(EC), consider the following statements:
1. EC recognizes parties as national parties 53. Under Article 371, the President of India
or state parties on the basis of their
mandates which of the following to have
membership.
2. The recognition granted by EC to special responsibility for the establishment
political parties determines their right to of separate develoment boards for the states
certain privileges in elections.
of Maharashtra and Gujarat?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) Governors of the respective states
(a) 1 only (b) Prime Minister
(b) 2 only
(c) State Legislatures of the respective states
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Parliament

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54. Consider the following statements: 57. Which of the following committees made
1. The salaries of members of parliament recommendations with respect to Centre-
are determined by the President. State relations?
2. There is no provision of pension in the 1. Sarkaria Commission
Constitution for members of Parliament. 2. M M Punchhi Commission
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Rajamannar Committee
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only

55. In the context of Governance, consider the (d) 1, 2 and 3

following regarding the 'Sevottam' model:
1. It focuses on the effective 58. With reference to the Municipal
implementation of Citizen's Charter. Corporation, consider the following
2. It has been created by the Department of statements:
Administrative Reforms and Public 1. It is established for the administration of
Grievances. towns.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It is established in the states by an act of
correct? the concerned state legislature.
(a) 1 only
3. The Mayor is the chief executive
(b) 2 only
authority of the corporation.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
56. Which among the following categories of
bills would lapse upon the dissolution of the (b) 3 only

Lok Sabha? (c) 1 and 3 only

1. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but
pending in the Rajya Sabha.
2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but
not passed by the Lok Sabha.
3. A bill passed by both Houses but
pending assent of the President.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
(d) 2 only
59. Which of the following is not a criterion for
being appointed as District Judge?
(a) He should be recommended by High
Court.
(b) He should not be less than 35 years old.
(c) He should not already be in the service
of the central or state government.
(d) He should have been an advocate or
pleader for seven years.

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60. With reference to election to the Parliament,
which of the following statements
is not correct?
(a) If member of one House gets elected to
other House, his seat in first House
becomes vacant.
(b) If a person is elected to both the Houses
of Parliament, the seat in Rajya Sabha
becomes vacant if he fails to declare
which House he desires to serve.
(c) If a person is elected to two seats in a
House, his both seats become vacant if
he fails to declare which seat he wants to
represent.
(d) If a person is elected to Parliament and
State legislature both, his seat in State
legislature becomes vacant by default.
61. To regulate media from influencing voter
behaviour during elections, which of the
following provisons is/are mentioned in the
Representation of People Act, 1951?
1. It prohibits displaying any election
matter by means of television during
polling of votes.
2. It prohibits the conduct of exit polls at
any time before or after the voting at
polling stations.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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62. With reference to Inter-State River Water
Disputes Act, consider the following
statements:
1. The Supreme Court or any other court
does not have jurisdiction in respect of
any water dispute referred to a tribunal.
2. The Parliament has power to set up
inter-state water dispute tribunals.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
63. With reference to centre state financial
relations, which of the following net
proceeds of taxes not form a part of
Consolidated Fund of India?
1. Taxes on the consignment of goods in
the course of inter-state trade or
commerce.
2. Stamp duties on bills of exchange and
policies of insurance.
3. Taxes on agricultural income.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
64. With regard to the First Past the Post system
of elections in India, which of the following
statements is/are correct?
1. In this system each constituency elects
one representative.
2. The winning candidate in this system
must secure more than fifty percent
votes.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Consider the following statements: 68. With reference to the District Planning
1. The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. Committee (DPC), consider the following
2. The Constitution has fixed the term of statements:
1. The 74th Amendment Act provides for
office of members of Rajya Sabha as 6
the establishment of DPC.
years.
2. All members of the DPC are nominated
Which of the statements given above is/are by the Governor of the state.
correct? 3. It has representation of both rural and
(a) 1 only urban population of the district.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
66. Which of the following is/are correct with (d) 1, 2 and 3
reference to the election of members and
chairpersons of panchayats under the 69. Which of the following statements is/are
Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1993? correct with regard to Committee on Public
1. Members of panchayats at all levels are Undertakings?
elected directly by the people. 1. The members are elected every year
from both the houses of the parliament.
2. Chairpersons of panchayats at all levels
2. The chairman of this Committee can be
are elected indirectly by and from
only from Lok sabha.
amongst members of panchayats. Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
70. Consider the following statements with
reference to the speaker of Lok Sabha:
67. Which among the following provisions 1. The resolution for removal of Speaker
ensure impartial functioning of the Supreme has to be passed by special majority.
Court of India? 2. The work and conduct of the Speaker
1. Separation of judiciary from executive cannot be discussed or
2. Expenses not charged on Consolidated 3. criticised in the Lok Sabha except on a
substantive motion.
Fund of India.
4. The powers of Speaker regarding
3. Power of Supreme Court to extend its
maintenance of order in the House are
jurisdiction not subject to jurisdiction of any court.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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71. With reference to the Central Council of 74. With reference to the 'Zero hour' in the
Local Government, consider the following Indian Parliament, consider the following
statements: statements:
1. It is an informal device available to the
1. It was constituted under Article 263 of
members of the Parliament to raise
the Constitution of India. matters without any prior notice.
2. It deals with both urban as well as rural 2. It is a feature borrowed from the
local governments. British Constitution.
3. The Union Minister for Housing and 3. It is elaborated in the rules of procedure
Urban Affairs acts as its chairman. of the Houses of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct? (a) 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
75. With reference to Delimitation Act, 2002,
consider the following statements:
72. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution
1. The total number of seats allotted to
places which of the following under the each state in Lok Sabha is based on the
purview of panchayats? population data of 1971 census.
1. Agriculture 2. The number of reserved seats for
2. Khadi, village and cottage industries scheduled castes and scheduled tribes is
fixed on the basis of the census data of
3. Slum improvement and upgradation
2001.
4. Public Distribution System
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
76. With reference to Legislative Councils,
consider the following statements:
73. With reference to Gram Nyayalayas, 1. For the abolition or creation of
consider the following statements: legislative councils in states, a resolution
1. They are established for every panchayat must be passed by the state assembly by
at the village level under the supervision a special majority.
2. Union Territories cannot have a
of Gram Sabha.
legislative council.
2. They exercise the powers of both
3. Governor can nominate one member of
Criminal and Civil courts. Anglo-Indian community in legislative
Which of the statements given above is/are councils.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 3 only

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77. Which among the following factors limit the
sovereignty of the Indian Parliament?
1. Presence of a written Constitution.
2. Incorporation of fundamental rights in
the Constitution.
3. Veto powers of the President.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
78. Consider the following statements:
1. The grants made by the Parliament to the 81.
states who are in need of financial
assistance are charged on the
Consolidated Fund of India every year.
2. Both the Centre and the states are
empowered to make grants for any
public purpose within their respective
legislative competence only.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. With reference to the evolution of
Panchayati Raj in India, consider the
following statements:
1. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
recommended establishment of a two- 82.
tier Panchayati Raj system.
2. Rajasthan was the first state in
independent India to establish
Panchayati Raj.
3. The Panchayati Raj institutions got
constitutional status in 1982.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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80. Consider the following statements:
1. The Zonal Councils are established by
the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
2. The Parliamentary Affairs Minister acts
as a chairman of all the zonal councils.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to allocation of taxation
powers between Centre and States, consider
the following statements:
1. The Parliament has exclusive power to
levy taxes on subject enumerated in the
Union and Concurrent lists.
2. The residuary power of taxation is
vested in both the Parliament and the
state legislatures.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The Constitution has specified which of the
following as languages of the Union?
1. Hindi (Devanagari Script)
2. English
3. All languages mentioned in the eighth
schedule.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2 only
83. Supreme Court is a Court of Record. It 86. Who among the following has the power to
implies that appoint acting judges of High Court?
1. The judgements of Supreme Court are
(a) Chief Justice of India
recorded for perpetual memory.
2. The Supreme Court has the power to (b) Chief Justice of the concerned High
punish for contempt of court. Court
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Governor
given below.
(a) 1 only (d) President of India
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 87. With reference to Right To Information Act,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2005 consider the following statements:

84. With reference to the Parliament of India, 1. The information seeker is required to
consider the following statements: give reason for requesting the
1. The original Constitution of India information.
adopted the names 'Rajya Sabha' and
2. Non-governmental bodies are not
'Lok Sabha' for the two houses of the
Parliament. covered under the ambit of the act.
2. Both the President and the Vice Which of the statements given above is/are
President constitute a part of the
correct?
Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
88. Which of the following parameters is/are
85. With reference to Permanent Lok Adalats, used to divide the country into electoral
which of the following statements is/are
constituencies for elections to the Lok
correct?
1. They are established to deal with cases Sabha?
pertaining to public utility services. 1. Underdevelopment
2. Its success is mainly dependent on the
2. National Security
settlement between aggrieved parties
outside the courts. 3. Population
3. It seeks to reduce the workload of the Select the correct answer using the code
regular courts. given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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89. Which of the following features are visible 92. With reference to State Governor, consider
in the Indian political party system? the following statements:
1. Multi Party System 1. Method of appointment of Governor is
2. Parties are organized around eminent adopted from Canadian Constitution.
leaders. 2. The same person can be appointed as
3. Emergence of regional parties. Governor for two or more states.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

90. With reference to 'money bills' in the Indian

93. With reference to the Chief Minister,
Parliament, consider the following
statements: consider the following statements:

1. A money bill can be introduced only on
the recommendation of the President.
2. The decision of the Speaker on whether
a bill is a money bill can be questioned
in Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
91. Consider the following statements:
1. The corporations or the companies
94.
created by the Central government
are immune from state taxation.
2. The property and income of a state is
exempted from Central taxation.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
1. He holds office during the pleasure of
the Governor and he can be dismissed by
the Governor at any time.
2. He can recommend the dissolution of the
Legislative Assembly to the Governor at
any time.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which among the following is not correct in
the context of Judicial Activism?
(a) It has forced executive accountability.
(b) It has overburdened the courts.
(c) It has strengthened the principle of
separation of power among the three

(a) 1 only organs of state.

(b) 2 only (d) It has made the judicial system
(c) Both 1 and 2 accessible to disadvantageous groups in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 society.

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95. Under which of the following circumstances 98. Supreme Court has the power to hear the
can Parliament enact laws on subjects disputes in the first instance regarding the
enumerated in the State List?
election of:
(a) When Lok Sabha passes a resolution to
1. President
that effect.
(b) When a state makes such a request to 2. Vice-President
Parliament. 3. Members of Parliament
(c) When President’s Rule is in operation in Select the correct answer using the code
a state.
given below.
(d) When a proclamation of financial
(a) 1 and 3 only
emergency is in operation.
(b) 2 and 3 only
96. With respect to the Inter-state council, (c) 1 and 2 only
consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is established once every five years by
the President to effect coordination
99. Legislative Council enjoys equal status as
among the states and between centre and
that of Legislative Assembly with respect to:
states.
2. Its nature of duties to be performed and 1. Voting on the demands for grants.
its organisation and procedure is defined 2. Ratification of Constitutional
by the Parliament. Amendment Bills
3. It can enquire and give binding decisions
3. Selection and allocation of rank to
on inter-state disputes.
ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 4. Approval of ordinances issued by the
(a) 1 and 2 only governor.
(b) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) 1, 2 and 3
given below.
(d) None
(a) 1 and 2 only

97. With reference to Public Account of India, (b) 3 and 4 only

consider the following statements: (c) 1 and 3 only
1. All the loans raised by the government (d) 2 and 4 only
by the issue of treasury bills form a part
of Public account of India.
100. Which of the following refers to the
2. Payment from this account can be made
termination of a session of a House of
without parliamentary appropriation.
Which of the statements give above is/are Parliament?
correct? (a) Adjournment
(a) 1 only (b) Adjournment sine die
(b) 2 only
(c) Prorogation
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Dissolution
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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