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1. Identify the incorrect statement
a. If a Constitution is written
then judiciary is generally
supreme .
b. If a Constitution is unwritten
then there will be no
differentiation between
ordinary law and Constitutional
law .
c. The written Constitution is
evolved Constitution.
A) a, b
B) a,b,c
C) only c
D) None of them
2.The Constitution of India describes India as
A. Union of States
B. Federation of States
C. Integration of States
D. Union and Territory of States .
3.Identify the non-federal features of
Constitution
1) Supremacy of Constitution
2) All India Services
3) Single Citizenship
4) Independent Judiciary
5) Bicameral Legislature
6) Integrated Judiciary
A. 1, 4and 5 only
B. 1,5 and 6 only
C. 2,3 and 6 only
D. 2,3 and 4 only
4. Identify the provisions which require assent
of states for amending them
1) Election of President
2) Extent of executive power of centre
3) Extent of executive power of State
4) HighCourt of Union territory and State
5) Art 368( procedure of amendment
itself)
6) Discretionary power of Governor
A. 1,2,4and 5
B. 1,3,4 and 5
C. 1,2,3,4and 5
D. All the above
5. Match List-I and List II and select correct
answers from code given below
List(I) List-II
(Motions) (Majorities)
A. Confidence Motion Simple
B. Removal of Dpty speaker Special
C. Creation of new AIS Effective
D. Impeachment of President Absolute
A B C D
a. 1 2 3 4
b. 1 3 2 4
c. 2 1 3 4
d. 2 3 1 4
6. Which of the following ideals were inserted in
preamble of Constitution of India by 42nd
Amendment Act
1) Secular
2) Socialist
3) Integrity
4) Unity and Integrity
A. 1,2 and 3
B. 1,2 and 4
C. 2,3 and 4
D. 1,3 and 4
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7. Consider the following statements
1) In Berubari Union case 1960 SC said
preamble not a part of Constitution and
hence cannot be regarded as a source
of any substantive power .
2) In KeshavaNanda Bharati case 1973 ,SC
said Preamble is a part of Constitution
Which of following statements are not correct
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 and 2
8. A Dominion State is one that
A. Is Sovereign and independent
B. Owes allegiance to mother country
C. Is sovereign and independent but
acknowledges the British Crown as the
Head of State.
D. Is sovereign and independent but is a
member of Commonwealth
9. Consider the following statements
1) State means entity which takes part in
division of powers with Union.
2) Union Territory does not take part in
division of powers with Union.
3) Territory of India includes only State
and Union territory.
Which of the following statements are correct
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 , 2 and 3
C. 1 only
D. 1 and 3 only .
10. Consider the following statements
1) To form a new state Centre has to
compulsorily consult the State and
States have full say over the division or
creation of new States .
2) Such a Bill can be initiated only in Rajya
Sabha as it is a Council of States.
Identify the correct statements
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 and 2
11. Consider the following statements
1) Federation enjoy right to secede but
Confederation does not .
2) Its the units of confederation that are
sovereign and not confederation.
Which of following statements are true?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 and 2 .
12.Types of acquiring Citizenship of India is
mentioned in
A. Constitution.
B. A Parliamentary Act.
C. A executive resolution.
D. Its customary , nowhere it is mentioned
13. Loss of citizenship by X is possible only in
case of registration and naturalization .Identify
X .
A. Renunciation
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B. Termination
C. Deprivation D. None of these
14. Consider the following statements
1) No person who is arrested shall be
detained in custody without being
informed as soon as may be the
grounds for such arrest nor shall be
denied right to consult and to be
defended by a legal practitioner of his
choice .
2) Every person who is arrested or
detained in custody shall be produced
before the nearest Magistrate within a
period of 24 hrs of such arrest
INCLUDING THE TIME FOR JOURNEY
Which of the following statements are correct
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 and 2 .
15 . What is the time limit provided by
Constitution for preventive detention of any
person or group of persons ?
A. 14 days
B. 1 month
C. 3 months
D. 6months
16. What are the types of minorities which
Constitution identifies ?
A. Linguistic only
B. Linguistic and religion only
C. Linguistic , religion and cultural
D. Linguistic , religion ,cultural and ethical .
17. The socialistic pattern of society as
enshrined in constitution of India means .
A. Redistributive justice
B. Economic equality
C. Nationalization of the means of
production, distribution and exchange .
D. Every individual in the state must have
equal opportunity for progress .
18.Rangnath Mishras report is on
A. Minorities
B. Linguistic Minority only
C. Religion Minority only
D. Insurance coverage of both Minorities
19.Match List I with List II and select from the
below codes .
List -I List -II
A. Mandamus 1.Direct Public official
not to do a
unconstitutional work
B. Habeas corpus 2.Release of illegally
detained person
C. certiorari 3.Transfer case from
inferior to higher
judicary
D. Quo Warranto 4.Calling upong to
show by what
authority he claims a
office
5. Quashing the order
of judgement of a
court
Match them
A B C D
a. 1 2 5 4
b. 5 4 1 2
c. 1 4 5 2
d. 3 2 1 4
20 . Which of the following articles declares the
Supreme Court to be a Court of record ?
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Article 128
Article 129
Article 130
Article 131
21.Which of the following statements are
correct ?
1. The Chief Justice of a High Court can
request any person who has held the
office of a Judge of that court or any
other High Court to sit and act as a
Judge of the High Court for that State.
2. The previous consent of the Chief
Justice of India is required
3. The previous consent of the person
who is deemed to sit and act as a Judge
of the High Court is required
Select the correct answer from the codes given
below
1 only
1 and 3 only
1 and 2 only
1 , 2 and 3
22.Which of the following bodies have
constitutional status ?
1)State Secretariat
2)Zonal Council
3)Inter state River Water Dispute
4)Consolidated fund of India
Select the correct answer from the codes given
below
A) 1, 2, 5 only
B) 2,3,4 and 5 only
C) 3,4 and 5 only
D) 1 , 4 and 5 only
23 .In which of the following conditions the
President of India can exercise situational
discretion?
1)Appointment of the Prime Minister when no
party /coalition is not able to form a
government
2)Dismissal of the Council of Minister when it
cannot prove the confidence of Lok Sabha
3)Dissolution of the Lok Sabha if the council of
ministers has lost its majority
Select the correct answer from the codes given
below
A)1 and 2 only
B)2 and 3 only
C)1 only
D)1,2 and 3
24.On which of the following grounds
reasonable restrictions can be placed by the
state on the right to freedom of religion
1)Public Order
2)Morality
3)Decency
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Select the correct answer from the codes given
below
A)1 and 2 only
B)1 and 3 only
C)2 and 3 only
D)1,2 and 3
25)Consider the following statements :
1) No person who is arrested shall be
detained in custody without being
informed as soon as may be of the
grounds for such arrest shall he be
denied the right to consult and to be
defencded by a legal practitioner of his
choice
2) Every person who is arrested or
detained in custody shall be produced
before the nearest magistrate within a
period of 24 hours of such arrest
including the time necessary for the
journey from the place of arrest to the
court of the magistrate
Select the correct answer from the codes given
below
A)1 only
B)2 only
C)Both
D)Neither
26)Which of the following countries
constitution does not allow a President to hold
office for more than two terms
A)Russia
B)USA
C)Sri Lanka
D)France
27)Match List- I with List II and select the
correct answer from the codes given below
List I ( Principles) List II (Constitutional
Provisions)
A. Surcharges
levied collected
and
appropriated by
the Centre
1. State List
B. Taxes levied and
collected by the
centre but
assigned to the
states
2. Union List
C. Duties levied by
the Union but
collected and
appropriated by
the States
3. Article 269
D. Taxes levied
collected and
appropriated by
the States
4. Article 268
5. Article 270
Codes
A B C D
(a) 5 2 3 1
(b) 5 3 4 1
(c) 2 5 4 1
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(d) 2 3 4 1
28)Discretionary Grants are given to States by
the Centre on the recommendation of
A. Ministry of Finance, GOI
B. Union Planning Commission
C. National Development Council
D. Finance Commission
29) Which of the following statements is correct
about the Presidents extra-ordinary power
with respect to the fundamental rights of citizen
?
1. The president cannot suspend the
citizens right to life and personal liberty
and right to protection in respect of
conviction for offences
2. The right to six freedoms (Article 19)
can only be suspended in case of
external emergency and not in case of
internal emergency
30) Consider the following statements
1. The constitution does not bar a
member of Parliament or a Sate
Legislature appointed as the Governor
of a State
2. A smooth Centre-State relation
warrants the Governor to act more as
the head of the State and less as an
agent of the Centre
Which of the following is/are correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
31)Consider the following statements :
1) Any section of the citizens residing in
the territory of Indi or any part thereof
having a distinct language ,script or
culture of its own shall have the right to
conserve the same.
2) No person shall be compelled to pay
any taxes, the proceeds of which are
specifically appropriated in payment of
expenses for the promotion or
maintenance of any particular religion
or religious domination.
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
32)Consider the following statements
1. Parliament may by law confer on the
Supreme Court power to issue
directions, order or writs, including
writs in the nature of habeas corpus
mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto
and certiorari , or any of them for any
purpose other than those mentioned in
Clause(2) of Article 32
2. The supreme court may, if it deem it
expedient so to do for the ends of
justice, transfer any case , appeal or
other proceedings pending before any
High Court to any other High Court.
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Which of the statements given above is /are
correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
33)Consider the following statements
1. It is not obligatory for the Supreme
Court to give its opinion under Article
13 whenever the President make such a
reference.
2. It is not obligatory for the President to
act upon the opinion given by the
Supreme Court under Article 143
Which of the statements given above is /are
correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D.Neither
34Consider the following statements
1. Proclamations under Artcile 356 is
subject to judicial review but to a
limited extent
2. Till the proclamation is approved by the
Parliament, it is not permissible for the
President to take any irreversible action
Article 356
3. If the ruling party in the State suffers a
defeat in election for the Lok Sabha , it
will not be a ground for exercise of
power under Article 356.
Which of the statements given above is correct
about the Supreme Court Judgement in S.R
Bommai Case ?
A. and 2 only
B. and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
35)A socialist pattern of society as enshrined
in the Constitution of India, means :
A. Redistributive Justice
B. Economic equality
C. Nationalisation of the means of
production distribution and exchange
D. Every individual in the state should
have equal opportunity for progress
36)Consider the following statements
1. Delimitation is the exercise of
redrawing boundaries of Lok Sabha and
Assembly constituencies to maintain
equitable distribution of population
across constituencies
2. Article 82 of the Constitution directs
Parliament to enact a Delimitation
Commission cannot be questioned in
any court
Which of the statements given above is /are
correct ?
A. and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
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37)Consider the following statements
1. While the period for passing a Bill
received from the Lok Sabha is six
months in the Council of States , it is
three months only in the case of the
Legislative Council
2. If the Legislative Council does not pass
the Bill within three months of receipt
and the Assembly passes it again, the
only thing the Council can do is to
withhold it for a period of 1 month from
the date or receipt
Which of the statements given above is /are
correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
38)Consider the following High Courts
1. Calcutta
2. Madras
3. Delhi
4. Bombay
Which of the above High Ccourts have original
jurisdiction ?
A. 1, 3, and 4 only
B. 2, 3, and 4 only
C. 1,2, and 4 only
D. 1,2, 3, and 4
39)In which Article, the Constitution directs the
State for Uniform Civil Code for its citizens ?
A. Article 44
B. Article 45
C. Article 47
D. Article 48
40)Consider the following statements:
1. Charged expenditures are submitted to
the vote of the Parliaent but there can
be no discussion on the same in either
House of Parliament
2. Vote of Credit is a grant approved by
the Parliament in advance of the
entailed examination of various
demands presented to it
Which of the statements given above is /are
correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
41)Consider the following statements:
1. Any dispute between the GOI and one
or more States
2. Any dispute between GOI and any State
or States on one side and one or more
States on the other
3. Any dispute relating between two or
more States
4. Any dispute relation to sharing of river
waters
Which of the statements given above is .are
correct about original jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court?
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A. 1,2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 1,2,3 and 4
D. 1,2 and 4
42)Judicial control over administration refers to
:
1. The control of policy and expenditure of
government
2. Ensure the legality of officials acts and
thereby to safeguard the rights of
citizens
3. Bring all officials under the Right to
Information Act
Which of the statements given above is /are
correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
43)Which of the following is are correctly
matched with regard to Directive Principles?
1. Secure for all
citizens a uniform
civil code
Liberal Principle
2. To prohibit
consumption of
intoxicating drinks
Socialistic
Principle
3. Providing free legal
aid to the poor
Gandhian
Principle
4. To take steps to
secure the
participation of
workers in the
management of
industries
Gandhian
principles
Select the correct answer from below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1 only
44)The Fundamental Duties were added to
Constitution of India 42nd
Constitutional
Amendment Act in 1976 on the
recommendation of :
A. Sarkaria Commission
B. First Administrative Reforms
Commission
C. Santhanam Committee
D. Swaran Singh Committee
45)Which among the following comes under the
jurisdiction of recently formed National
Investigating Agency ?
1. Anti Hijacking
2. Civil Aviation Safety
3. Weapons of mass distruction
4. Maritime Safety
Select the correct answer from below
A. 1 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
D. 1 ,2,3, and 4
46.As a result of prorogation which of the
following is not affected
A. Resolutions
B. Bills
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C. Motions
D. Notices
47)When a Bill passed by the State Legislature is
reserved by the Governor for the consideration
of the President , then the President :
1. Can declare that he assents
2. Can withhold his assent for an indefinite
period of time
3. Can refer the Bill to the Supreme Court
under Article 143
Select the correct answer from below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 ,2 and 3
48)Which of the following are correctly
matched ?
1. Dadar and Nagar
Haveli
Bombay High
Court
2. Daman and Diu Bombay High
Court
3. Pondicherry Madras High
Court
4. Andaman and
Nicobar Islands
Madras High
Court
Select the correct answer from below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
49)Match List I with List II and select the correct
answer from the codes given below
List I List II
a. 91st
Amendmen
t
1. In article 164(1) ,
for the word
Bihar the
words
Chhattisgarh
and Jharkhand
were
substituted.
b. 92st
Amendmen
t
2. Admission of
Backward Classes
of citizens in
educational
institutions
c. 93st
Amendmen
t
3. Bodo , Dogri ,
Maithili and
Santhali were
added in VIII
Schedule
d. 94st
Amendmen
t
4. Provisions made
regarding
strengthof
Council of
Ministers in
Union as well as
States
Codes
A B C D
(a) 4 3 3 1
(b) 1 2 3 4
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 4 1 2 3
50)Consider the following statements
1. The government of India introduced
decorations in the form of medals in
1954, of four categories, namely, Bharat
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Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma
Bhushan and Padma Shri
2. There is no sanction either in the
Constitution or in any existing law,
against a recipient of any such
decoration appending it to his name
and thus using it as a title
Select the correct answer from below
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
51) Match List I with List II and select the
correct answer from the codes given below
List I List II
a. Tax levied
by the
Union of
Indi and
assigned to
the centre
1. Income Tax
b. Tax levied
by the
Union of
India but
assigned to
the States
2. Land Revenue
c. Tax levied
by the
States of
India and
assigned to
the States
3. Estate Duty
d. Tax levied
by the
Union of
India and
distributed
4. Surcharge
between
the Union
and the
States
Codes
A B C D
(a) 4 1 2 1
(b) 2 3 4 1
c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 4 3 2 1
52)Which of the following statements is correct
about the ordinance making power of the
Governor ?
1. The governor shall have this power only
when the Legislature or both Houses
thereof, are not in session
2. It is a discretionary power of the
Governor
3. The Governor can withdraw the
Ordinance any time
4. The Governors power to issue
Ordinance is subject to judicial review
Select the correct answer from below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 3 and 4 only
53)The Supreme Court or the High Court can
issue writ under Article 32 and Article 226
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respectively if a petitioner on whom a sentence
is imposed by legislature for contempt, on the
ground that it has violated his Fundamental
Right and to release the prisoner on bail,
pending disposal of that petition, Such a writ is
called:
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Certioarari
D. Quo Warranto
54) Consider the following statement :
1. Proclamation of emergency on the
grounds of Armed Rebellion has been
substituted by internal disturbance by
44th
Amendment act
2. During Financial emergency all Money
Bills are to be mandatorily reserved for
the consideration of President after
passed by State Legislature
Select the correct answer from below
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
55)Which of the following is/are correctly
matched?
1. Stamp Duties Levied by centre but
collected and
appropriated by
states
2. Service Tax Levied by centre but
collected and
appropriated by
Centre as well as
the States
3. Taxes on the sale
or purchase of
goods in the
course of
interstate trade
Levied and collected
by the Centre but
assigned to the
States
Which of the following fundamental rights can
be subjected to reasonable restrictions on the
largest number of grounds ?
A. Article 15
B. Article 16
C. Article 19
D. Article 21
56)Assertion (A): Mandamus commands the
person to whom it is addressed to perform
some public or quasi-judicial legal duty which
he has refused to perform and the performance
of which cannot be enforced by any other
adequate legal remedy
Reason (R) : It is a discretionary remedy and the
High Court may refuse to grant mandamus
where there is an alternative remedy for
redress of the injury complained of.
57)Which of the following is not correctly
matched ?
First Chief Justice of
India
HJ Kania
First Chief Election
Commissioner
Sukumar Sen
First Recipient of
Bharat Ratna
Dr Visvesvaraya
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First Deputy Speaker
of Lok Sabha
M Ananthasayanam
Ayyangar
[Options]
58)Consider the following statements
1. A written and flexible Constitution
2. An independent and single judicial
system
3. Division of powers between the Centre
and the States
Which of the statements above is correct about
federal nature of Indian State ?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only
59)Which of the following bodies is responsible
for recommending the principles governing the
grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out
of the Consolidated Fund of India ?
A. Planning Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. Ministry of Finance
D. The Parliament
60)Match List I with List II and select the correct
answer from the codes given below:
List I List II
a. Decorum 1. Changing the
party
b. Crossing the
floor
2. Respecting
Speakers
Order
c. Interpretation 3. Parliamentary
d. Yielding the
floor
4. Speaker seeks
clarification
on a matter a
matter
through ruling
Codes
A B C D
(a) 3 1 4 2
(b) 1 3 2 4
c) 4 2 3 1
(d) 1 4 2 3
61)Which of the following statements are
correct ?
1. The constituent assembly favoured
direct election over proportional
representation for the Lok Sabha
2. Proportional representation
presupposes literacy on a large scale
3.Proportional representation may
fragment the legislature into a number of
small groups
Codes
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
62)Under which Article of the Indian
Constitution , the Executive Government is
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bound to enforce the decrees and orders of the
Supreme Court ?
A. Article 142
B. Article 143
C. Article 144
D. Article 145
63)Consider the following statements
1. There shall be allotted to each State a
number of seats in the House of the
People in such manner that the ratio
between that number and the
population of the State is same for all
States
2. Each State shall be divided into
territorial constituencies in such
manner that the ratio between the
population of each constituency and
the number of seats allotted to it , as
far as practicable , same throughout the
State
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct with respect to Article 81 ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
64)The sitting of the Houses of the Parliament
may be terminated by
1. Dissolution
2. Prorogation
3. Adjournment
Select the correct option from the choices
below
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
65)Which of the following is NOT a
Fundamental Duty
1. To sing the National Anthem and
National Song
2. To uphold and protect the sovereignty,
unity and integrity of India
3. To value and preserve the rich heritage
of our composite culture
4. To protect and preserve the sites of
national heritage
Select the correct option from the choices
below
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 2 and 4 only
66)Which of the following is the correct
sequence of the steps in budget enactment in
India
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A. P->Q->S->R
B. Q->P->R->S
C. Q->P->S->R
D. Q->R->P->S
P = Voting of Demands for grants
Q= General Discussion
R= Debate and Passing of Finance Bill
S= Debate and Passing of Appropriation Bill
67)Consider the following statements
1. The constitution lays down the
procedure for election to the
Legislatures of the Union and the States
2. There is no provision for communal,
separate or special representation
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
68.The Governor of a State can reserve a Bill for
the President. Which of the following
statements is correct in this regard ?
1. It is laid down in Article 200
2. It is compulsory, if the Bill endangers
the position of the High Court
3. He can reserve any Bill passed by the
legislature
4. It is a discretionary power of the
Governor
A. 1,2 and 3 only
B. 2,3 and 4 only
C. 1,3 and 4 only
D. 1,2,3 and 4
69)District Judges are appointed by
A. The Chief Justice of High Court
B. The Governor
C. The Chief Minister
D. The Chief Justice of India
70)Article 53 states that the President exercises
his executive authority either directly or
through officers subordinate to him, The word
subordinate includes
A. All the Union Minister
B. All the Union Ministers except the
Prime Minister
C. All the Union Ministers and the Civil
Servants
D. Only the Union Cabinet Ministers
71)Consider the following statements
1. The main object of Article 13 is to
secure the supremacy of the
Constitution in regard to Fundamental
Rights
2. A Constitutional Amendment under
Article 368 does not fall within the
definition of law as given in Article 13
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
72)The Constitution says that the State Council
of Ministers hold office during the pleasure of
the Governor. The word during the pleasure of
the Governor in reality means, pleasure of the
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Chief Minister
D. Legislative Assembly
73)The Parliament consists of
1. The President
2. The Council of States
3. The House of People
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3
74)Match List I (Principles) with List II
(Constitutional Provisions )and select the
correct answer from the codes given below:
List I List II
a. The amount
of the
demand be
reduced by
Rs 100
1. Token Cut
b. The amount
of the
demand be
2. Economy Cut
reduced by
Rs 1
c. The amount
of the
demand be
reduced by
a specified
amount
3. Policy Cut
Codes
A B C
(a) 1 2 3
(b) 2 3 1
(c) 1 3 2
(d) 2 1 3
75)Which of the following is are correctly
matched?
1. Plurality System First-past-the-
post
2. Majoritarian
System
Absolute majority
3. Proportional
Representation
Fair
representation for
the minority as
well as the
majority
4. Plebiscite Right to self-
determination
Codes
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1,2 and 3 only
C. 1,2 and 4 only
D. 1,2,3 and 4
76)Consider the following statements:
1. While the declarations in the American
Bill of Rights are absolute and the
power of the State impose restrictions
upon the fundamental rights f the
individual in the collective interest had
to be evolved by judiciary, in India this
power has been expressly conferred
upon the Parliament by the
Constitution.
2. In both USA and India, Fundamental
Rights are immune from States
tyranny.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
77)The immunity enjoyed by the President
under the Constitution relating to Rule of Law is
extended to
1. Vice President
2. Governor of a State
3. Council of Ministers
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
78)The Constitution of India empowers the
Parliament to make a law on any matter
enumerated in the State List. Under which of
the following conditions, the Parliament can
make such laws ?
1. If Rajya Sabha passes a resolution in the
national interest by a two-third
majority.
2. When a proclamation of national
emergency is in operation
3. When two or more States make a joint
request to the Parliament
4. When Presidents rule is in operation is
a State
Codes
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1,2 and 3 only
C. 1,2 and 4 only
D. 1,2,3 and 4
79)Match List I (Term) with List II (Article )and
select the correct answer from the codes given
below:
List I List II
a. Annual Financial
Statement
1. Article 110
b. Money Bill 2. Article 112
c. Contingency Fund
of India
3. Article 265
d. Consolidated
Fund of India
4. Article 266
5. Article 277
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Codes
A B C D
(a) 2 1 3 4
(b) 1 2 4 5
(c) 3 5 4 1
(d) 2 1 5 4
80)Who of the following has not held the office
of the Chairman of the Council of States ?
A. Dr Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr S Radhakrishnan
C. Dr Zakir Hussain
D. V V Giri
81)Which of the following Constitutional
Amendment Acts was declared as null and void
in part by the Supreme Court of India in the
famous ruling of Golak Nath vs. State of Punjab
?
A. Seventeenth Amendment Act
B. Nineteenth Amendment Act
C. Twenty Third Amendment Act
D. Twenty Fifth Amendment Act
82)The Supreme Court of India tenders advice
to the President on a matter of law or fact
under
A. Article 142
B. Article 143
C. Article 144
D. Article 145
83)Match List I with List II and select the correct
answer from the codes given below:
List I List II
a. Dissolution 1. Efflux of
time
b. Propogation 2. Recess
cannot
exceed six
months
c. Adjournment 3. Affects the
normal
sitting
Codes
A B C
(a) 1 2 3
(b) 2 1 3
(c) 1 3 2
(d) 2 3 1
84)Which of the following statements about the
Finance Commission is correct ?
1. It acts as a balancing wheel of Indian
fiscal federalism
2. It consists of Chairman and three other
members
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3. The members of the Commission are
appointed by the President
4. The qualification of the member of the
Commission are determined by the
President
A. 1,2, and 3
B. 1,3, and 4
C. 1,2, and 4
D. 2,3 and 4
85)Which of the following statements is/are
correct ?
1. The dissolution of the House of People
does not lapse the matters of business
pending before that House.
2. All Bills pending in Parliament are alive
despite prorogation
3. A dissolution would not affect a joint
sitting of the two Houses if the
President has notified his intention
before the dissolution
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1,2 and 3 only
86)Assertion (A) : The impeachment of the
President is a quasi Judicial procedure in
Paraliament
Reason (R) : The second House acts as the
investigating House
Assertion (A) : The Governor of a State normally
puts on two hats
Reason (R) : He is not only the Executive Head
of the State byt also the agent of the Centre in
the State.
86) (A) The Constitution of India came into force
on Janauary 26 ,1950 .
(R) The provisons relating to citizenship
,elections and provisional Parliamentary came
into effect immediately after enactment of
Constitution.
87)(A) In India ,The Judiciary is the guardian of
individuals rights.
(R) The judiciary is powerless against legislative
aggression upon individual rights .
88) (A) Preamble derives the power from the
Constitutional provisions .
(R) Preamble cannot override the Constitution
provisions .
89)Consider the following statements regarding
Nobel Prize 2009.
1. Elizebeth Blackburn for Medicine
2. Venkatraman Ramakrishnan for
Chemistry
Which of the following statements are true
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
90) Consider the following statements
1. Hillary Mantel(Wolf Hall) won
Manbooker International
2. Alice Munro(Canadas Short story
writer) won Manbooker Prize
2009
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
91)Consider following statements .
1. IRNSS has 8 satellites and gives a
resolution of 20m accuracy over Indian
Ocean and 10m accuracy over Indias
adjoining territories .
2. Gagan is built for better Air Traffic
Management .
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
92)The Russias equivalent of USs GPS is
A. GPS Russia
B. GLONASS
C. GPS- Soviet
D. Soviet Tracker
93)Consider the following statements
1. Chandrayan I was launched by PSLV-
C11
2. Moon Impact Probe instrument
detected the presence of water
3. MIP was built by NASA
Which of the following is true
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 ,2 and 3
D. None of them
93)
1. ISRO plans to launch INSAT-3D for
studying Climate Change
2. GSLV will be used to launch INSAT 3D
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
94)Consider the following .
1. Copenhagen Accord was COP-15 and
the final accord propagated by US and
BASIC countries was accepted
2. All countries except Bolivia accepted
the 2degree centigrade is the maximum
allowable global temperature rise.
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
95)Consider the following statements
1. GST is nothing but perfect VAT system .
2. GST is expected to be revenue neutral .
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D.Neither
96)Consider the following statements
1. PFRDA is the regulatory authority for
looking after New Pension Scheme.
2. NPS extends only to Government
employees and not any citizen .
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
97. Consider the following statements
1. The first inshore patrol vessel, of the
coast guard, Rani Abbakka, was
launched into the Arabian Sea
2. The Hindustan Shipping Limited (HSL) is
building these vessels.
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
98)
1. AWACS is called eye in the sky .
2. India received 3 AWACS from ISRAEL
and 3 still under order.
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
99)
1. Ms. Meira Kumar becomes the
countrys first Woman Speaker and first
Dalit Speaker .
2. Karia Munda, a tribal leader (M.P.) from
Jharkand and became the Deputy
Speaker.
3. The protem Speaker was Shri. Manik
Rao Gavit.
Identify the correct code
A) 1,2,3
B) 2,3
C) 2 only
D) 1 and 2 only
100)Varuna exercises of Indian Navy is with
1. French
2. Japanese
3. Indonesia
4. US
101)
1. Lord Swaraj Paul, labour peer and
leading U.K. industrialist, has become
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the first India-born Briton to be
appointed a Privy Councilor.
2. It is considered as a rare honour, as it
is an appointment for life.
Which of the following are true
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither
102) AIRAVAT is Indias
A. Nuclear Submarine
B. A military Tank
C. Amphibious vehicle
D. Heavy Bombing Missile.
103)
Who was awarded Dadasaheb Phalke Award
2009 ?
A. Manna Dey
B. Tapan Sinha
C. Asha Bhonsle
D. Prakash Rai
104) In the Oxford election for The first Asian
Professor of Poetry
1. Arvind Krishna Mehrotra lost to Ruth
Padel
2. She was great grand daughter of
Charles Darwin .
Which of following statements are not correct
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 and 2
105) Consider the following statements .
COP 13 was held in Bali
COP 16 will be held in Mexico
Which of following statements are not correct
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 and 2
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