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1 Consider the following statements about the All-India trends of inflation.

Assertion (A): Urban inflation has always been more than rural Inflation in post-1.

independent India.

Reason (R): Urban India constitutes a larger share of India's GDP than rural areas.2.

In the context of the above, which of these is correct?

A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.A.

A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.B.

A is correct, but R is incorrect.C.

A is incorrect, but R is correct.D.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : D

Answer Justification :

Justification: India's urban sector presently constitutes 63% of India's GDP (up

from 45% in 1990) and has been its key engine of growth acceleration in the past

decade. So, R is correct.

If you observe the trends given in India Yearbook for the year 2013 (Chapter 6)

itself, the trends do not have a uniform pattern. It is more in rural sometimes, and

more in urban areas sometimes. A is incorrect.

Learning:With only 31% of India's population currently urbanized, along with high

population density and low GDP per capita, India's urbanization trends have scopeto significantly accelerate.

Q SourceChapter 6: India Yearbook 2016

2 Remittances are an important source of financial flows for India. Which of the following

factors may lead to an increase in remittance inflows to India?

Higher oil prices in the Gulf countries1.

Depreciation of Rupee2.

Which of the above is/are correct?

1 onlyA.2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : C


Justification:Statement 1: Higher oil prices help the Gulf countries and other oil

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exporters to earn higher profits/income (where a large number of Indian workers are

employed - whose higher earnings made higher transfers possible to India).So, 1 can

be correct.

Statement 2: Depreciation of rupee increases the value of foreign currency in India

and hence the NRIs or OCIs are at an advantage sending remittances to India.

Q Source:Chapter 10: Ramesh Singh: Indian Economy

3 Which of the following is/are the financial powers of the President of India?

Money bills can be introduced in the Parliament only with his prior1.

recommendation.He causes to be laid before the Parliament the Union Budget.2.

No demand for a grant can be made except on his recommendation.3.

He can make advances out of the contingency fund of India to meet any unforeseen4.

expenditure.

He constitutes the Union finance commission to recommend the distribution of 5.

revenues between the Centre and the states.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

3 and 5 onlyA.

1, 2 and 5 onlyB.

1, 2 and 4 onlyC.

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5D.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Justification: Statement 1 and 3: Both statements are correct. More on these lines

will be covered in the coming tests.

Statement 2: President shall, in respect of every financial year, cause to be laid

before Parliament, Annual Financial Statement as per Article 112 of the

Constitution. The Budget is presented to Parliament on such date as is fixed by thePresident.

Statement 4: The fund is held by the Finance Secretary (Department of Economic

Affairs) on behalf of the President of India and it can be operated by executive

action.

Q Source:Chapter 17: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth



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4 Ahmadabad Mill Strike 1918 led by Gandhiji was based on the issue of

Plague Bonus of the previous year to workersA.

Inhuman treatment of mill workers by the managementB.

Objection of management on participation of workers in the freedom struggleC.

Large-scale layoffs of mill workersD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : A


Learning:In 1918, there was a situation of conflict between the Gujarat Mill owners

and workers on the question of Plague Bonus of 1917.

The Mill Owners wanted to withdraw the bonus whole the workers demanded a 50%

wage hike. The Mill Owners were willing to give only 20% wage hike.

In March later, under the leadership of Gandhi, there was a strike in the cotton mills.

In this strike Gandhi used the weapon of Hunger strike.

It was carried out in pure non-violent disciplined way. The result was that the strike

was successful and the workers got a 35% wage increase.

Q Source: Chapter 12: Bipin Chandra: India's Struggle for Independence

5 Hannover Messe 2015 was a/an

Energy summit held under the aegis of Conference of Parties (COP) of A.

UNFCCC

The cultural exchange programme between India and Europe organized byB.

the Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Tourism

An annual global exhibition held in Germany which provided a platform forC.

India to gain entry to international markets

None of the aboveD.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : C


Learning:The Hannover Messe (HM) is one of the most important annual global

exhibitions which provided an ideal platform for India to gain entry to international

markets with focus on global technological and industrial innovation held in

Hanover, Germany in April, 2015. 'Make in India' was the theme of the Hanover

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As India was designated as a "Partner Country" by Hanover Messe, a rare

distinction achieved by any country for the second time in the last ten years, a high

profile platform for the presentation of India's industrial and business achievements

was geared up by this Department in close coordination with the DIPP.

The high level political and economic attendance at HM brings worldwide publicity.

6 When a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, the Vice-

President acts as the President until a new President is elected. Consider the following with

regard to when the office of Vice-President is vacant.

Assertion (A): Speaker, Lok Sabha acts as the President of India in such a case.1.

Reason (R): Speaker, Lok Sabha is ranked immediately below the Vice-President2.and Prime Minister in the Table of Precedence.




A is incorrect, but R is correct.C.

Both A and R are incorrect.D.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : D


Justification:When a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his

resignation, removal, death or otherwise, the Vice-President acts as the President

until a new President is elected.

Further, when the sitting President is unable to discharge his functions due to

absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-President discharges his functions until

the President resumes his office.

In case the office of Vice-President is vacant, the Chief Justice of India (or if his

office is also vacant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court available) acts as

the President or discharges the functions of the President.


7 Which of the following statements about the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is

INCORRECT?

It was established before independence.A.

It functions as an attached office of the Department of Culture.B.



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Expeditions abroad' is one of the major activities of the organization.C.

ASI cannot take up conservation projects of sites outside India.D.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Justification:The ASI has taken up the conservation project of Ta Prohm,

Cambodia under the ITEC programme of Ministry of External Affairs with an

outlay of ? 19.51 crore.

The conservation project has been started on the request of the Royal Government of

Cambodia for India's assistance in Conservation and Restoration of Prasat TaProhm.

The major activities of the Archaeological Survey of India are:

Survey of archaeological remains and excavations;

Maintenance and conservation of Centrally protected monuments, sites and

remains;

Chemical preservation of monuments and antiquarian remains;

Architectural survey of monuments;

Q Source: Chapter 5: India Yearbook 2016

8 In case of a Parliamentary deadlock, the President summons a joint sitting of both houses

to resolve the issue. Who chairs the joint sitting?

PresidentA.

Chairman, Rajya SabhaB.

Speaker, Lok SabhaC.

Leader of the House of PeopleD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : C


Learning:The President is an integral part of the Parliament of India, and enjoys the

following legislative powers:

He can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.

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each general election and the first session of each year.

He can send messages to the Houses of Parliament, whether with respect to a

bill pending in the Parliament or otherwise.

He can appoint any member of the Lok Sabha to preside over its proceedings

when the offices of both the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker fall vacant.


9 Consider the following statements.

Assertion (A): All doubts and disputes in connection with election of the President1.

are inquired into and decided by the Election Commission of India.

Reason (R): Election Commission of India is entrusted with the responsibility of 2.conducting the Presidential elections.






User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Justification:Supreme Court decides all the doubts and disputes in connection with

election of the President even though ECI organizes and conducts the elections.

So, A is incorrect, and R is correct.

Moreover, ECI has only limited quasi-judicial authority with regard to elections of

MPs or MLAs. We will be covering these topics in the coming tests.

Q Source: Chapter 17: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth

10 It is said that the US-India Defense Technology and Partnership Act that proposes toamend the 'Arms Export Control Action' is of immense strategic significance to India.

What can be the possible reason(s)?

It seeks to formalise India's status as a major partner of equal status as US's NATO1.

allies and closest partners.

It will elevate India's status in export of defence articles from the United States to2.

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1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : C


Learning: Defence trade between the US and India is one of the strongest areas of

the bilateral economic relationship. Over the past 10 years it has risen from $300

million to over $14 billion.

The act has been introduced by Congressman George Holding, Co-Chair of the

House India Caucus. It will help

Cement the India-US relations and lay a foundation for future cooperation

and growth.

Shorten the time required for the notification of sale or export of defence

articles from the United States to India.

Encourage more joint contingency planning and require the US government

review and assess India's ability to execute military operations of mutual

interest.

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Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/resolution-introduced-to

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11 The Ghadar party was a revolutionary organization with the aim of securing India's

independence from British rule. Who among the following were associated with it?

Lala Har Dayal1.

Rashbehari Bose2.

Sohan Singh Bhakna3. Select the correct answer using the codes below.

1 and 2 onlyA.

2 and 3 onlyB.

1 and 3 onlyC.

1, 2 and 3D.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


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Learning:The Ghadar Party was an organization founded by Punjabi Indians in the

United States and Canada with the aim of securing India's independence from

British rule.

Key members included Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Abdul Hafiz

Mohamed Barakatullah, Kartar Singh Sarabha, and Rashbehari Bose.

After the outbreak of World War I, Ghadar party members returned to Punjab to

agitate for rebellion alongside the Babbar Akali Movement.

In 1915 they conducted revolutionary activities in central Punjab and organised

uprisings. Their presence shook the hold of the British empire and police

surveillance in Punjabi villages increased in an attempt to crush the rebellion.

Q Source:Chapter 12: Bipin Chandra: India's Struggle for Independence


The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and1.

appointment of the Prime Minister.

The Constitution does not require that a person must prove his majority in the Lok 2.

Sabha before he is appointed as the Prime Minister.


1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : C


Justification:Statement 1: Article 75 says only that the Prime Minister shall be

appointed by the president. However, this does not imply that the president is free to

appoint any one as the Prime Minister.

In accordance with the conventions of the parliamentary system of government, the

President has to appoint the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha as the

Prime Minister.

Statement 2: In 1980, the Delhi High Court held that the Constitution does not

require that a person must prove his majority in the Lok Sabha before he is

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Minister and then ask him to prove his majority in the Lok Sabha within a

reasonable period.


13 In his oath of secrecy, the Prime Minister swears that

All government proceedings will be kept secret.1.

No matter handled by the Prime Minister's Office will be disclosed to other2.

ministries.


1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Justification:The PM swears that he will not directly or indirectly communicate or

reveal to any person or persons any matter which shall be brought under his

consideration or shall become known to his as prime minister for the Union except

as may be required for the due discharge of his duties as such Minister.

This does not imply that all government proceedings will be secret or Pm's office

will work in confidentiality. So, both statements are incorrect.


14 Consider the following about Earth Hour.

It is organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).1.

The day organizes and encourages planting of at least one tree by every human2.

being at a specific time.

For India, the country-specific theme for 2016 was to encourage usage of solar3.energy.


1 and 2 onlyA.

2 and 3 onlyB.

1 and 3 onlyC.

1, 2 and 3D.

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Correct Answer : C


Learning:Earth Hour 2016 encouraged people to explore and adopt a cleaner and

more sustainable lifestyle by embracing renewable energy solutions.

This day encourages citizens, communities, businesses and organisations to switch

the lights off from 8:30 pm local time for an hour to highlight the plight of the

planet. The first Earth Hour was held in 2007 in Sydney, Australia.

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Source:http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/residents-look-the-other-w

ay-during-earth-hour/article8376534.ece

15 Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is

A basket of blue-chip company stocksA.

A basket of assets traded on stock marketB.

FII that is received in India via the security marketsC.

FDI in stock market companies operating in IndiaD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : B


Learning:The link explains the concepts very well

http://www.etf.com/etf-education-center/21011-what-is-an-etf.html

An exchange-traded fund (ETF) is an investment fund traded on stock exchanges,

much like stocks.

An ETF holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds, and trades close to its

net asset value over the course of the trading day. Most ETFs track an index, such as

a stock index or bond index.

Q Source: Chapter 11: Ramesh Singh: Indian Economy


The President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider advice tendered by1.

it.

The advice tendered by Ministers to the President shall not be inquired into in any2.

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court.


1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : C


Justification: As per Article 74'Council of Ministers to aid and advise President.

There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and

advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance

with such advice.

However, the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such

advice and the President shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such

reconsideration.


17 In 1971, the Supreme Court held that even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the

council of ministers does not immediately cease to hold office. How does it help the

political system and administration in India?

It prevents the bureaucracy from usurping political power.A.

It ensures the accountability of the executive to the legislature.B.

The Council of Ministers get an opportunity to again prove their partyC.

majority on the house floor.

The president cannot exercise the executive power without the aid and adviceD.

of the council of ministers, thus it helps him.

User Answer : B

Correct Answer : DAnswer Justification :

Justification:Option (a): This option may seem correct as in absence of council of

Ministers, bureaucracy becomes an important decision-making authority. But, such

extreme generalizations should not be chosen as the answer. (d) is more appropriate.

Option (b): Once the house is dissolved, the very idea of accountability to the

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Option (c): Once the house is dissolved, the CoM cannot prove their majority again.

So, it is wrong.

Option (d): Article 74 is mandatory and, therefore, the president cannot exercise the

executive power without the aid and advise of the council of ministers. Any exercise

of executive power without the aid and advice will be unconstitutional as being

violative of Article 74'.


18 Consider the following about Cabinet Committees.

They are extra-constitutional bodies.1.They are only temporary in nature.2.

Non-cabinet ministers cannot be its members.3.

Only the Prime Minister is authorized to chair cabinet committees.4.


1 and 2 onlyA.

3 and 4 onlyB.

1 onlyC.

2 and 4 onlyD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : C


Justification: Statement 1: They are not mentioned in the Constitution. However,

the Rules of Business provide for their establishment

Statement 2: They are of two types'standing and ad hoc. The former are of a

permanent nature while the latter are of a temporary nature. So, 2 is wrong.

Statement 3: They usually include only Cabinet Ministers. However, the non-cabinet

Ministers are not debarred from their membership.

Statement 4: They are mostly headed by the Prime Minister. Sometimes other

Cabinet Ministers, particularly the Home Minister or the Finance Minister, also acts

as their Chairman. But, in case the Prime Minister is a member of a committee, he

invariably presides over it.

Learning:They are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the

time and requirements of the situation.They not only sort out issues and formulate

proposals for the consideration of the Cabinet, but also take decisions. However, the



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Cabinet can review their decisions.


19 World Network of Biosphere Reserves includes which of the following protected areas

of India?

Gulf of Mannar1.

Sundarban2.

Namdapha3.

Kanchenjunga4.

Agasthyamala5.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.1, 2 and 5 onlyA.

2, 3 and 4 onlyB.

1, 3 and 5 onlyC.

1, 2, 3, 4 and 5D.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : A


Learning:India's Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was included in the

World Network of Biosphere Reserves of United Nations Educational, Scientific

and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

With the addition of the ABR, total 10 of the 18 biosphere reserves in the country

have made it to the list of World Network of Biosphere Reserves.

The other 9 Biosphere Reserves are: Nilgiri (Western Ghats), Gulf of Mannar

(Tamil Nadu), Sunderban (West Bengal), Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Nokrek

(Meghalaya), Pachmarh (Madhya Pradesh), Similipal (Odisha), Achanakmar-

Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh) and Great Nicobar.

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Source:http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/indias-agasthyamala-among-

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Assertion (A): Though the President of India is not a member of either House of 1.

Parliament, he is an integral part of the institution of Parliament.

Reason (R): A bill passed by both the Houses of Parliament cannot become law2.

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without the President's assent.






User Answer : A

Correct Answer : A


Justification: He does not even sit in Parliamentary proceedings.

However, he also performs certain functions relating to the proceedings of the

Parliament, for example, he summons and prorogues both the Houses, dissolves the

Lok Sabha, addresses both the Houses, issues ordinances when they are not in

session, and so on.


21 The parliamentary form of government emphasises on the

Separation of powers between the legislature and executiveA.

System of Universal Adult FranchiseB.

Interdependence between the legislative and executive organsC.

Democratic election system administered by an independent bodyD.

User Answer : B

Correct Answer : C


Justification:option (a) is valid in the Presidential system as in USA.

A Parliament may not be based on democratic elections or even adult franchise. It

can be an entirely nominated body as it largely used to be in the colonial rule. So,

(b) and (d) are incorrect.

In India, executive is a part of the legislature, and the legislature is led by the

executive. So, (c) is the most appropriate option.


22 Consider the following statements about Rajya Sabha.



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The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members1.

of state legislative assemblies.

The election to Rajya Sabha is held in accordance with the system of proportional2.

representation by means of the single transferable vote.

The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population.3.


1 and 2 onlyA.

2 and 3 onlyB.

1 and 3 onlyC.

1, 2 and 3 onlyD.

User Answer : D


Learning:The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of

population. Hence, the number of representatives varies from state to state.

For example, Uttar Pradesh has 31 members while Tripura has 1 member only.

However, in USA, all states are given equal representation in the Senate irrespective

of their population. USA has 50 states and the Senate has 100 members'2 from each

state. The representatives of each union territory in the Rajya Sabha are indirectly

elected by members of an electroral college specially constituted for the purpose.


23 The Union Cabinet has given its approval for India to accede to the Ashgabat

Agreement. It establishes international transport and transit corridor between

Central Asia and the Persian Gulf countriesA.

South-east Asia to European CountriesB.

West-African countries to South Asian countriesC.

Oil producing Gulf countries and littoral states of Indian OceanD.

User Answer : ACorrect Answer : A


Learning:It is a transit agreement established in year 2011.

Its founding members are Uzbekistan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Oman. Kazakhstan

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Accession to the Agreement would enable India to:

Utilise this existing transport and transit corridor to facilitate trade and

commercial interaction and ties with the Eurasian region.

Synchronise India's efforts to implement the International North South

Transport Corridor (INSTC) for enhanced connectivity.

It will provide India an opportunity for reorientation of the freight traffic

from the traditional sea route to land transcontinental routes.

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24 The Constitution has empowered the Parliament to prescribe the manner of choosing the

representatives of the union territories in the Lok Sabha. Members of Lok Sabha from the

Union Territories are

Chosen by direct electionA.

Nominated by the Administrator/Lieutenant Governor of the UTB.

Recommended by the Union Cabinet and chosen by the PresidentC.

Chosen by indirect elections by the local bodies of the UTsD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : A


Learning:Accordingly, the Parliament has enacted the Union Territories (Direct

Election to the House of the People) Act, 1965, by which the members of Lok Sabha

from the union territories are also chosen by direct election.

The representatives of each union territory in the Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected

by members of an electroral college specially constituted for the purpose.

This election is also held in accordance with the system of proportional

representation by means of the single transferable vote. Out of the seven union

territories, only two (Delhi and Puducherry) have representation in Rajya Sabha.

The populations of other five union territories are too small to have any

representative in the Rajya Sabha.


25 Consider the following about the Delimitation Commission of India.

It is a statutory body.1.

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It redraws the boundaries of both assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies.2.

Its orders cannot be challenged in a court of law.3.

The Lok Sabha cannot modify its orders.4.

It is setup every five years.5.


1, 2 and 5 onlyA.

3, 4 and 5 onlyB.

1, 2, 3 and 4 onlyC.

1, 4 and 5 onlyD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : C


Justification: Statement 1: It is established by Government of India under the

provisions of the Delimitation Commission Act.

Statement 2: The main task of the commission is to redraw the boundaries of the

various assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies based on a recent census.

The representation from each state is not changed during this exercise. However, the

numbers of SC and ST seats in a state are changed in accordance with the census.

Statement 3 and 4: The Commission is a powerful body whose orders cannot bechallenged in a court of law. The orders are laid before the Lok Sabha and the

respective State Legislative Assemblies. However, modifications are not permitted.

Statement 5: Delimitation commissions have been set up four times in the past - In

1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under Delimitation Commission acts of 1952, 1962,

1972 and 2002.

The present delimitation of parliamentary constituencies has been done on the basis

of 2001 census figures under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 2002.

However, the Constitution of India was specifically amended in 2002 not to havedelimitation of constituencies till the first census after 2026.

Thus, the present Constituencies carved out on the basis of 2001 census shall

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26 Sevottam is related to

Citizen's charter in public organizationsA.

Grievance redressal programmes within the most vulnerable communitiesB.

Reform of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)C.

Providing support to first generation entrepreneurs under 'Make in India'D.

programmes

User Answer :

Correct Answer : A


Learning:The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances

(DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has taken steps toput in place Sevottam Compliant Citizen's Charter and Grievance Redress

Mechanism.

The Sevottam framework was designed by DARPG in 2006 as an assessment

improvement framework for public service delivery.


27 Consider the following about Rajya Sabha.

It is a permanent body and not subject to dissolution.1.

The retiring members of Rajya Sabha are eligible for re-election and re-nomination2.

any number of times.

The Constitution fixes the term of the members of the Rajya Sabha.3.

The President can curtail the term of a Rajya Sabha member any time based on the4.

recommendation of the Union cabinet.


2, 3 and 4 onlyA.

1 and 4 onlyB.

1 and 3 onlyC.

1 and 2 onlyD.

User Answer : CCorrect Answer : D


Justification:Statement 1: It is a continuing chamber, that is, it is a permanent body

and not subject to dissolution. However, one-third of its members retire every

second year.

Statement 2: The seats left are filled up by fresh elections and presidential



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nominations at the beginning of every third year.

The retiring members are eligible for re-election and re-nomination any number of

times.

Statement 3: The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the

Rajya Sabha and left it to the Parliament. Accordingly, the Parliament in the

Representation of the People Act (1951) provided that the term of office of a

member of the Rajya Sabha shall be six years

Statement 4: The act also empowered the president of India to curtail the term of

members chosen in the first Rajya Sabha. But, he cannot do it anytime based on any

recommendations. The term of MPs is fixed.

In the first batch, it was decided by lottery as to who should retire. Further, the act

also authorised the President to make provisions to govern the order of retirement of

the members of the Rajya Sabha.


28 Which of the following is/are recognized as classical dance forms in India?

Odissi1.

Manipuri2.Sattriya3.

Mohiniyattam4.


2, 3 and 4 onlyA.

1, 2 and 3 onlyB.

3 and 4 onlyC.

1, 2, 3 and 4D.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Learning:Dance in India has an unbroken tradition of over 2,000 years. Its themes

are derived from mythology, legends and classical literature, two main divisions

being classical and folk.

Classical dance forms are based on ancient dance discipline and have rigid

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Kathak, Manipuri, Kuchipudi and Odissi.

Both classical and folk dances owe their present popularity to institutions like

Sangeet Natak Akademi and other training institutes and cultural

organizations.

The Akademi gives financial assistance to cultural institutions and awards

fellowships to scholars, performers and teachers to promote advanced study

and training in rare forms of dance and music.


29 The governor can reserve a bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of

the President in which of the following cases?If it is against the provisions of the Constitution.1.

If it is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.2.

If it is against the larger interest of the country or of grave national importance.3.

If it endangers the position of the State High Court4.


1 and 4 onlyA.

1, 2 and 3 onlyB.

2, 3 and 4 onlyC.

1, 2, 3 and 4D.

User Answer : DCorrect Answer : D


Justification:There is one more case when the bill can be reserved along with

compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31A of the Constitution.

In case the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high

court, such reservation is obligatory.


30 The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his powers and duties from the Constitution of

India, the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha, and Parliamentary

Conventions. Accordingly, she exercises which of the following powers?

She is the final interpreter of the provisions of the Constitution of India for any1.

matter relating to the Parliament.

She has the final power in matters of decorum, order and business in the house.2.

She decides whether a bill is a money bill or not.3.



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She appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of the Lok Sabha and4.

supervises their functioning.


2 and 3 onlyA.

2, 3 and 4 onlyB.

1, 2 and 3 onlyC.

1 and 4 onlyD.

User Answer : B

Correct Answer : B


Justification: Statement 1: Two things should be noted here:

a) She is the final interpreter of the entire constitution of India within the house

relating to its proceedings.

b) She is the final interpreter only within the house. Outside the house, it is the

courts. So, 1 is wrong.

Statement 3: She decides whether a bill is a money bill or not and his decision on

this question is final.

When a money bill is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha for recommendation andpresented to the President for assent, the Speaker endorses on the bill his certificate

that it is a money bill.

Statement 4: She herself is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the

Rules Committee and the General Purpose Committee.


31 The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated in India in 1921 under

A Charter issued by the British crown for improving legislative business inA.

British India

Provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 (Montague-ChelmsfordB.

Reforms)

An order issued by the then Governor-General of India to manage the CentralC.

Legislative Assembly better

Amendments made to the Charter Act of 1891 that created the office of D.

President and Vice-President of Legislative assemblies

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Correct Answer : B


Learning: At that time, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker were called the

President and Deputy President respectively and the same nomenclature continued

till 1947.

Before 1921, the Governor- General of India used to preside over the meetings of

the Central Legislative Council.

In 1921, the Frederick Whyte and Sachidanand Sinha were appointed by the

Governor-General of India as the first Speaker and the first Deputy Speaker

(respectively) of the central legislative assembly.

In 1925, Vithalbhai J. Patel became the first Indian and the first elected Speaker of

the central legislative assembly.

The Government of India Act o 1935 changed the nomenclatures of President and

Deputy President of the Central Legislative Assembly to the Speaker and Deputy

Speaker respectively.


32 In reverse repos

The banks and financial institutions purchase Government securities from theA.

RBI

Banks and the financial institutions borrow money from the RBI for theB.

short-term

RBI buys commercial papers from the publicC.

None of the aboveD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : A


Justification: Repos allow the banks and the financial institutions to borrow money

from the RBI for the short-term (by selling Government Securities to the RBI).

In reverse repos, the banks and financial institutions purchase Government securities

from the RBI (basically here the RBI is borrowing from the banks and the financial

institutions).



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1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : A


Justification: Statement 1: Prorogation not only terminates a sitting but also a

session of the House.

Statement 2: Prorogation does not affect the bills or any other business pendingbefore the House. This is the same as adjournment.

However, all pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) lapse on

prorogation and fresh notices have to be given for the next session.


35 When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all business including bills, motions, resolutions,

notices, petitions and so on pending before it or its committees lapse. However, certain

bills do not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. They are?

A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha1.

A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha2.

A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president3.


1 and 2 onlyA.

2 and 3 onlyB.

1 and 3 onlyC.

1, 2 and 3 onlyD.

User Answer : B

Correct Answer : B


Learning:Some pending bills and all pending assurances that are to be examined by

the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse on the dissolution of the

Lok Sabha. The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows:

A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha

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A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.

A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the president

has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha,

does not lapse.

A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not

lapse.

A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president does not

lapse.

A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for

reconsideration of Houses does not lapse.


36 A starred question in Parliament, distinguished by an asterisk

Requires an oral answer and hence supplementary questions can followA.

Requires a written answer and hence supplementary questions can followB.

Any question to which Ministers alone are answerableC.

One that is asked by giving a notice of less than ten days and answered orallyD.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : A


Justification: The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is slotted for the Question

hour.

During this time, the members ask questions and the ministers usually give answers.

The questions are of three kinds, namely, starred, unstarred and short notice.

Option (b) is unstarred question.

Option (d) is Short notice questions.


37 Which of the following statements about the Zero Hour in Parliament is INCORRECT?

The zero hour is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the house.A.

Matters can be raised by members without prior notice.B.

The zero hour starts before the question hour after which the agenda for theC.

day is taken up.

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been in existence since 1962.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : C


Justification: Unlike the question hour, the zero hour is not mentioned in the Rules

of Procedure. Thus it is an informal device available to the members of the

Parliament to raise matters without any prior notice.

The zero hour starts immediately after the question hour and lasts until the agenda

for the day (ie, regular business of the House) is taken up.

In other words, the time gap between the question hour and the agenda is known as

zero hour.


38 Which of the following correctly point out the difference(s) between Censure Motion

and No Confidence Motion?

No-confidence motion should state the reasons for its adoption in the Lok Sabha,1.

Censure motion need not.

No-confidence motion can only be moved against the entire council of ministers,2.

Censure motion can be moved only against individual ministers.


1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer : B

Correct Answer : D


Justification:Statement 1: No-confidence motion need not state the reasons for itsadoption in the Lok Sabha, whereas Censure motion should.

Statement 2: Censure motion can be moved against an individual minister or a group

of ministers or the entire council of ministers. No-confidence motion can only be

moved against the entire council of ministers. So, 2 is wrong.

Learning: Censure motion is moved for censuring the council of ministers for

specific policies and actions. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of



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ministers need not resign from the office. No-confidence motion is moved for

ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers. If it is passed

in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office. The motion

needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.


39 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) that promotes international financial stability

through enhanced information exchange and international cooperation in financial market

supervision was established by

The G-8 finance ministers and central bank governorsA.

G-20 major economiesB.United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC)C.

A resolution of all members of the UN General AssemblyD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : B


Learning: The Financial Stability Board (FSB) is an international body that

monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system.

It was established after the 2009 G-20 London summit in April 2009 as a successor

to the Financial Stability Forum (FSF).

The Board includes all G-20 major economies, FSF members, and the European

Commission. It is based in Basel, Switzerland


40 Which of the following statements about Public Bills is INCORRECT?

It is introduced in the Parliament by a minister.1.

It can be introduced without any prior notice in the house.2.

Which of the above is/are correct?1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : A




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Justification: Statement 1: Public bills are introduced by Ministers, whereas private

bills are introduced by any Member of Parliament other than a minister.

Statement 2: Introduction of public bill in the House requires seven days' notice.

Introduction of private bill in the House requires one month's notice.

Learning: Public bill reflects of the policies of the government (ruling party). Its

rejection by the House amounts to the expression of want of parliamentary

confidence in the government and may lead to its resignation.


41 Article 110 of the Constitution deals with the definition of money bills. It states that a

bill is deemed to be a money bill if it contains 'only' provisions dealing with all or any of

which of the following matters?

Abolition of a tax1.

Regulation of the borrowing of money by the Union government2.

Appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India3.


1 and 2 onlyA.

2 and 3 onlyB.

1 and 3 onlyC.

1, 2 and 3D.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : D


Learning:It includes the following matters:

The imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax;

The regulation of the borrowing of money by the Union government;

The custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the contingency fund of

India, the payment of moneys into or the withdrawal of money from any suchfund;

The appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India;

Declaration of any expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India or

increasing the amount of any such expenditure;

The receipt of money on account of the Consolidated Fund of India or the

public account of India or the custody or issue of such money, or the audit of

the accounts of the Union or of a state; or

Any matter incidental to any of the matters specified above.



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However, a bill is not to be deemed to be a money bill by reason only that it

provides for:

The imposition of fines or other pecuniary penalties, or

The demand or payment of fees for licenses or fees for services rendered; or

The imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax by

any local authority or body for local purposes.

If any question arises whether a bill is a money bill or not, the decision of the

Speaker of the Lok Sabha is final.


42 Advanced countries, in particular EU countries and Japan, have been witnessing a

decline in the energy intensity of GDP due to which of the following factors possibly?

Technological improvement1.

Shift in the structure of their economies towards services2.


1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : C


Justification: Statement 1: Technological improvements reduce energy

consumption per unit of product generated, and there has been a phenomenal

expansion of energy saving technology, for e.g. LED bulbs replacing CFL bulbs.

Statement 2: Services sector generally consumes less energy per capita as compared

to the industrial sector. So, the shift is more energy saving. Hence 2 is also correct.


43 A joint sitting to resolve the Parliamentary deadlock applies to which of the following

types of bills apart from ordinary bills?

Appropriation Bill as a part of Annual Budget1.

Constitutional Amendment Bills2.

Financial Bills3.



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1 and 2 onlyA.

2 and 3 onlyB.

3 onlyC.

1 onlyD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : C


Justification: Joint sitting cannot also be called in case of a money bill.

Statement 1: It is a money bill, and hence joint sitting cannot be summoned.

Statement 2: Each house has the same power with respect to a constitutional

amendment bill, and must pass it separately.

Statement 3: In case of a disagreement between the two Houses over such a bill, the

President can summon a joint sitting of the two Houses to resolve the deadlock.


44 The expenditure 'charged' upon the Consolidated Fund of India

Cannot be discussed by Parliament1.Is non-votable by the Rajya Sabha, but votable by Lok Sabha2.

Does not require Presidential assent3.


1 and 2 onlyA.

1 onlyB.

2 and 3 onlyC.

None of the aboveD.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Justification: Statements 1and 2: The budget consists of two types of expenditure-

the expenditure 'charged' upon the Consolidated Fund of India and the expenditure

'made' from the Consolidated Fund of India.

The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament, that is, it can only be

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Statement 3: The final bill containing all such expenditures must receive Presidential

assent to become valid.


45 The budget goes through six stages in the Parliament. Arrange the following in the

correct order of proceeding in Parliament.

Presentation of budget.1.

Scrutiny by departmental committees.2.

General discussion.3.

Passing of finance bill4.

Passing of appropriation bill.5.Voting on demands for grants.6.


132564A.

312654B.

312456C.

132654D.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : D


Learning: Correct order is:

Presentation of budget.

General discussion.

Scrutiny by departmental committees

Voting on demands for grants.

Passing of appropriation bill.

Passing of finance bill.

The general discussion on budget begins a few days after its presentation. It takes

place in both the Houses of Parliament and lasts usually for three to four days.

After the general discussion on the budget is over, the Houses are adjourned for

about three to four weeks and 24 departmental standing committees examine the

budget.

After voting demand for grants, an appropriation bill is introduced to provide for the

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The grants voted by the Lok Sabha.

The expenditure charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.


46 'Vote on account' provision is related to

Any grant made in advance by the Lok Sabha to the executive before theA.

passing of appropriation bill

Excess grant awarded by the Parliament to the executive that had beenB.

appropriated in the annual budget

Grant made before the 'March Rush' by the Lok Sabha to the executiveC.

Grant sanctioned by Parliament to executive for meeting an unexpectedD.demand upon the resources of India

User Answer :

Correct Answer : A


Learning: The Appropriation Bill becomes the Appropriation Act after it is

assented to by the President.

This act authorises (or legalises) the payments from the Consolidated Fund of India.

This means that the government cannot withdraw money from the Consolidated

Fund of India till the enactment of the appropriation bill. This takes time and usually

goes on till the end of April.

But the government needs money to carry on its normal activities after 31

March (the end of the financial year).

To overcome this functional difficulty, the Constitution has authorised the

Lok Sabha to make any grant in advance in respect to the estimated

expenditure for a part of the financial year, pending the completion of the

voting of the demands for grants and the enactment of the appropriation bill.

This provision is known as the 'vote on account'. It is passed (or granted) after

the general discussion on budget is over.It is generally granted for two months for an amount equivalent to one-sixth

of the total estimation


47 Which of the following statements with reference to the Public Account of India is

CORRECT?



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It is operated by executive action.A.

All taxes collected by the Government of India are submitted to this account.B.

It is used to fund contingencies and disaster management.C.

It is an extra-constitutional fund.D.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : A


Justification & Learning: All other public money (other than those which are

credited to the Consolidated Fund of India) received by or on behalf of the

Government of India shall be credited to the Public Account of India.

This includes provident fund deposits, judicial deposits, savings bank deposits,

departmental deposits, remittances and so on. This account is operated by executive

action, that is, the payments from this account can be made without parliamentary

appropriation.

Such payments are mostly in the nature of banking transactions.


48 Which of the following is the authority to create or abolish the state legislative councils?

President of IndiaA.

Union Council of MinistersB.

ParliamentC.

Governor of the Concerned StateD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : C


Learning: The question in hand shows the unitary tendencies of the Indian

federation cum Union.

The Parliament can create or abolish the state legislative councils on the

recommendation of the concerned state legislative assemblies.

It is notable that these councils are created by the Parliament too.

It can also increase or decrease the area, alter the boundaries and change the names

of states of the Indian Union.



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49 In 2014, Supreme court of India setup a Committee under NR Madhava Menon to frame

guidelines for

Allowing new mining operations in left wing extremism affected areasA.

Government advertisements in print and mediaB.

Regulation of economic activities in Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs)C.

Improving the socio-economic status of the TransgenderD.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : B


Learning: To keep politics away from such ads, the committee emphasized that

only the pictures and names of the President, the Prime Minister, Governor and

Chief Ministers should be published.

50 Consider the following statements about a certain Parliamentary Committee.

The Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee.1.

The committee examine the estimates included in the budget and suggest2.

'economies' in public expenditure.

The committee works throughout the financial year and reports to the House3.

as its examination proceeds.

The above refer to?

Committee on Public UndertakingsA.

Departmental Standing CommitteesB.

Committee on Government FinancesC.

Estimates CommitteeD.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Learning: All the thirty members are from Lok Sabha only.

These members are elected by the Lok Sabha every year from amongst its

members.

A minister cannot be elected as a member of the committee. The

chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst

its members and he is invariably from the ruling party.

The function of the committee is to examine the estimates included in

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been described as a 'continuous economy committee'

It is not incumbent on the committee to examine the entire estimates of

any one year. The demands for grants are finally voted despite the fact

that the committee has made no report.



Assertion (A): The single system of courts that enforces both Central laws as1.

well as the state laws has been adopted in India from the Government of India

Act of 1935.

Reason (R): The Government of India Act of 1935 established the Federal2. Court of India with original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.


A is correct, and R can be an appropriate explanation of A.A.

A is correct, but R cannot be an appropriate explanation of A.B.



User Answer : A

Correct Answer : A


Justification: The Federal Court of India was a judicial body, established inIndia in 1937 under the provisions of the Government of India Act 1935, with

original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.

It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court of India was established.

The Federal Court had exclusive original jurisdiction in any dispute between

the Central Government and the Provinces.

Initially, it was empowered to hear appeals from the High Courts of the

provinces in the cases which involved the interpretation of any Section of the

Government of India Act, 1935.


52 A dispute between two or more states will fall under Supreme Court's

Exclusive Original JurisdictionA.

Appellate JurisdictionB.

Writ JurisdictionC.



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Advisory JurisdictionD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : A


Learning: As a federal court, the Supreme Court decides the disputes

between different units of the Indian Federation. More elaborately, any

dispute between:

The Centre and one or more states; or

The Centre and any state or states on one side and one or more states

on the other; orBetween two or more states.

In the above federal disputes, the Supreme Court has exclusive original

jurisdiction.

Exclusive means, no other court can decide such disputes and original means,

the power to hear such disputes in the first instance, not by way of appeal.


53 The Supreme Court enjoys appellate jurisdiction in

Civil matters1.

Criminal matters2.

Constitutional matters3.


1 and 2 onlyA.

2 and 3 onlyB.

1 and 3 onlyC.

1, 2 and 3D.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Learning: The Supreme Court is primarily a court of appeal and hears

appeals against the judgements of the lower courts.

It enjoys a wide appellate jurisdiction which can be classified under four

heads:

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Appeals in civil matters.

Appeals in criminal matters.

Appeals by special leave.

In the constitutional cases, an appeal can be made to the Supreme Court

against the judgement of a high court if the high court certifies that the case

involves a substantial question of law that requires the interpretation of the

Constitution.


54 The constitutional validity of a legislative enactment or an executive order can be

challenged in the Supreme Court on which of the following grounds?

If it infringes the Fundamental Rights1.

If it is repugnant to the constitutional provisions2.

If it is outside the competence of the authority which has framed it3.


1 and 2 onlyA.

2 and 3 onlyB.

1 and 3 onlyC.

1, 2 and 3D.

User Answer : D


Learning: Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to examine the

constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the

Central and state governments.

On examination, if they are found to be violative of the Constitution or

fundamental rights (ultra-vires), they can be declared as illegal,

unconstitutional and invalid (null and void) by the Supreme Court.

Consequently, they cannot be enforced by the Government.

Judicial review is needed for the following reasons:

To uphold the principle of the supremacy of the Constitution.

To maintain federal equilibrium (balance between Centre and states).

To protect the fundamental rights of the citizens




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55 How is the Governor of a state appointed?

Indirectly elected by the State Legislative AssemblyA.

Nominated by the PresidentB.

Elected by a collegium consisting of the heads of all local bodies of C.

the concerned State

Nominated by the State Government subject to the approval of theD.

Union Government

User Answer : B

Correct Answer : B


Justification & Learning: The governor is neither directly elected by thepeople nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is

the case with the president.

He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. In a

way, he is a nominee of the Central government. But, as held by the Supreme

Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under

the Central government.

It is an independent constitutional office and is not under the control of or

subordinate to the Central government.


56 Consider the following about the terms of the Office of the Governor.

The Governor can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the1.

Chief Minister of the State

The Constitution does not lay down the grounds upon which a governor may2.

be removed by the President.


1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.NoneD.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : B


Justification: Statement 1: The resignation letter is submitted to the

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58 How is the Lok Sabha speaker chosen?

Nominated by a collegium of Prime Minister, Leader of OppositionA.

and Minister for Parliamentary affairs

Nominated by the party/coalition in majority in Lok SabhaB.

Elected by the house from a body of eminent citizens speciallyC.

selected for this purpose

Elected by the house from amongst its membersD.

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : D


Learning: The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst itsmembers (as soon as may be, after its first sitting).

Whenever the office of the Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another

member to fill the vacancy. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the

President.

Usually, the Speaker remains in office during the life of the Lok Sabha.


59 Which of the following is/are the differences between the pardoning Powers of President and Governor?

Governor cannot pardon a death sentence, President can.1.

Governor can pardon a sentence of court martial, President cannot2.


1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer : A

Correct Answer : A


Justification: Statement 1: Even if a state law prescribes for death sentence,

the power to grant pardon lies with the President and not the governor. But,

the governor can suspend, remit or commute a death sentence.

Statement 2: The President can grant pardon, reprieve, respite, suspension,

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61 The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry has notified foreign direct

investment (FDI) upto 49% in insurance and pension sector will be under automatic

route. What implication it will have for the sectors?

The Indian corporate laws would not apply to companies investing within the1.

49% FDI limit.

Foreign Companies investing in these sectors within the cap would not2.

require prior approval from government.


1 onlyA.

2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.User Answer : D

Correct Answer : B


Justification: An Indian company may receive Foreign Direct Investment

under the two routes as given under:

i. Automatic Route FDI is allowed under the automatic route without prior

approval either of the Government or the Reserve Bank of India in all

activities/sectors as specified in the consolidated FDI Policy, issued by the

Government of India from time to time.

ii. Government Route FDI in activities not covered under the automatic route

requires prior approval of the Government which are considered by the

Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), Department of Economic

Affairs, Ministry of Finance.

So, clearly statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect as corporate laws

will apply irrespective of the FDI coming in through automatic or

government route.

Q Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-dipp-notifies-49-fdi-under-automatic

-route-in-insurance-pension-sector-2193287

62 Consider the following about the ordinance-making Power of the President.

The ordinances have the same force and effect as an act of Parliament.1.

An ordinance can be issued even if only one House of Parliament is in2.

session.

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It can be issued to amend the Constitution3.

It is subject to judicial review.4.


1, 3 and 4 onlyA.

1 onlyB.

1, 2 and 4 onlyC.

2 and 3 onlyD.

User Answer :

Correct Answer : C


Justification: Statement 1 and 3: An ordinance like any other legislation, canbe retrospective, that is, it may come into force from a back date. It may

modify or repeal any act of Parliament or another ordinance. It can alter or

amend a tax law also. However, it cannot be issued to amend the

Constitution.

Statement 2: An ordinance can also be issued when only one House is in

session because a law can be passed by both the Houses and not by one

House alone. An ordinance made when both the Houses are in session is void.

Statement 3: He can make an ordinance only when he is satisfied that the

circumstances exist that render it necessary for him to take immediate action.In Cooper case, (1970), the Supreme Court held that the President's

satisfaction can be questioned in a court on the ground of malafide.


63 The president nominates 12 members to the Rajya Sabha from

The persons recommended by the National Integration CouncilA.

People who have special knowledge or practical experience in art,B.

literature, science and social service

People who have contributed to immensely to Indian politics.C.

Eminent political scientists who have never contested an electionD.User Answer : B

Correct Answer : B


Learning: The rationale behind this principle of nomination is to provide

eminent persons a place in the Rajya Sabha without going through the

process of election.



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Correct Answer : A


Learning: Articles 79 to 122 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the

organisation, composition, duration, officers, procedures, privileges, powers

and so on of the Parliament.

Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three parts viz, the

President, the Council of States and the House of the People.

Though the President of India is not a member of either House of Parliament

and does not sit in the Parliament to attend its meetings, he is an integral part

of the Parliament.


66 Consider the following statements about the role of the Prime Minister.

He allocates and reshuffles various portfolios among the ministers.1.

He can bring about the collapse of the council of ministers by resigning from2.

office.


1 onlyA. 2 onlyB.

Both 1 and 2C.

NoneD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : C


Learning: Since the Prime Minister stands at the head of the council of

ministers, the other ministers cannot function when the Prime Minister

resigns or dies.

In other words, the resignation or death of an incumbent Prime Minister

automatically dissolves the council of ministers and thereby generates a

vacuum

The resignation or death of any other minister, on the other hand, merely

creates a vacancy which the Prime Minister may or may not like to fill.




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67 The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently amended the

Schedule V of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. As per the new rules issued by

the Ministry

Clinical trials in India will be banned.A.

Prior government permission will be needed for clinical trials.B.

Clinical trials will be banned for academic purposes.C.

None of the aboveD.

User Answer : C

Correct Answer : D


Justification: The new rules state that:

There is no need for repeat tests on animals for new drug registrations

if complete data from similar toxicity experiments already exists for

drugs approved abroad.

However, no permission will be required to conduct clinical trial

intended for academic purposes in respect of approved drug

formulation

The amendments come after repeated appeals by People for the Ethical

Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and Union Women & Child

Development Minister Maneka Gandhi who is a well-known animal rightsactivist.

Q Source:

http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Centre-Bans-Repeat-Drug-Tests-o

n-Animals/2016/03/19/article3334598.ece

68 Which of the following statements about the Public Accounts Committee is

INCORRECT?

Its members are nominated by the Speaker giving due representationA.

from all parties.

The term of office of the members is one year.B.A minister cannot be chosen as a member of the committee.C.

The committee examines the annual audit reports of the comptrollerD.

and auditor general of India (CAG).

User Answer : D

Correct Answer : A


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