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1. With reference to Constitutionalism, which 4. The term 'Co-operatives' can be found in

of the following statements is correct? which of the following part/parts of the
1. It does not recognize peoples Constitution?
sovereignty. 1. Part III
2. It requires effective laws and their
2. Part IV
enforcement to provide structure to its
framework. 3. Part IX-B
3. It recognizes the need for limitations on Select the correct answer using the code
government powers. given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Consider the following statements:
2. Which of the following is/are prohibited
1. Universal adult suffrage
under the Indian constitution?
2. Dispute Redressal mechanism
1. Practice of forced labour
2. Employment of children below age of 14 3. Freedom to form political parties
in any work Which of the above are the necessary
3. Imposition of compulsory service for features of a modern representative
public purpose by state
democracy?
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

6. Source of authority and power of Indian

3. With respect to the Indian Councils Act of
1861, consider the following statements: Constitution is derived from:
1. It initiated the process of (a) Preamble
centralisation by depriving Bombay and (b) Supreme Court
Madras Presidencies of their legislative
(c) People of India
powers.
(d) Parliament
2. It empowered the Viceroy to make rules
and orders for the more convenient
transaction of business in the council. 7. The First Law Commission was established
Which of the statements given above is/are under which of the following?
correct?
(a) Charter Act of 1833
(a) 1 only
(b) Government of India Act, 1858
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Indian Council Act, 1861
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Charter Act of 1853
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1. , 4. '
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1. 1. III
2.
2. IV

3. IX-B
3.


(a) 1

(a) 1 2 (b) 2

(b) 2 3 (c) 1 3
(c) 1 3 (d) 1, 2 3
(d) 1, 2 3

5. :
2. -
1.
/ /?
2.
1.
3.
2. 14
-/

/?
3.
(a) 1 3
(b) 1
(a) 1 (c) 2 3
(b) 1 2
(d) 1, 2 3
(c) 2 3
(d) 1, 2 3
6.
?
3. 1861
(a)
:
(b)
1.
(c)
(d)
2.
7.

?
-/ /?
(a) 1833
(a) 1
(b) , 1858
(b) 2
(c) 1 2 (c) , 1861

(d) 1, 2 (d) 1853

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8. Consider the following statements regarding 11. Fundamental Rights, as enshrined in Part III
the Swachh Sarvekshan Survey: of the Indian Constitution uphold
1. It is an all-India survey to measure 1. Equality of all individuals
citizen connect with sanitation 2. Dignity of individual
outcomes. 3. Larger public interest
2. It ranks states in India on the basis of 4. Unity of the nation
sanitation. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1. 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. India adopted its constitution on 26

9. With respect to International Court of
November 1949. But constitution came into
Justice, consider the following statements:
1. It deals with matters involving boundary force on 26 January 1950 because:

disputes and human rights violations. (a) The Constitution of India was not
2. It is a part of United Nations ratified by British Parliament until 26th
Organisations. January 1950.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) To give importance to the date of
correct? 26th January on which PurnaSwaraj day
(a) 1 only was celebrated in 1930.
(b) 2 only (c) There was disagreement on some of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 provisions of the Constitution with in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Constituent Assembly.
(d) Integration of Princely state with India
10. What changes took place in India after the was not completed until 26th January
implementation of Indian Independence Act 1950.
of 1947?
1. The Governor-General of India was to
13. Which of the following statements is correct
act as the constitutional head.
regarding Electronic vaccine intelligence
2. The Constituent Assembly was
network (eVIN) project of Government of
granted both constituent and legislative
India?
powers.
(a) It provides online real-time information
3. The British Crown was no longer the
on vaccine stocks and storage
source of authority.
temperature.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (b) It aims to support Universal

(a) 1, 2 and 3 Immunisation Programme.

(b) 1 and 3 only (c) It is funded by World Bank.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Both the statements (a) and (b) are
(d) 2 only correct.
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8. 11. III
: ?
1. 1.
2.

3.
2.
4.


-/ /?
(a) 1, 2 3
(a) 1
(b) 1, 2 4
(b) 2
(c) 3 4
(c) 1 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 4
(d) 1, 2

12. 26 1949
9.
,
26 1950
:
:
1.
(a) 26 1950

2.

-/ /? (b) 26

(a) 1 1930

(b) 2

(c) 1 2 (c)

(d) 1, 2
(d) 26 1950

10. , 1947

?
1.
13.
(eVIN)

2. - ?

(a)
3.

(a) 1, 2 3 (b)
(b) 1 3

(c) 2 3 (c)

(d) 2 (d) (a) (b)

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14. Which of the following is/are the features of 18. Consider the following statements regarding
Parliamentary form of government? 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976:
1. Collective responsibility of the executive
1. It amended the preamble for the first
to the legislature
time.
2. Dissolution of LokSabha and
RajyaSabha 2. It removed the right to property from
3. Leadership of Prime Minister fundamental rights.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. It added fundamental duties under Part
given below.
IV-A of the constitution.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only Which of the following statements given

(c) 2 and 3 only above is/are correct?

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
15. Mankidia Tribe, recently seen in news,
(c) 1 and 3 only
are Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group in
which of the following states? (d) 1, 2 and 3

(a) Odisha
(b) Rajasthan 19. Combustible ice, recently seen in news is
(c) Arunanchal Pradesh (a) the solid form of carbon dioxide used
(d) Kerala
primarily as a cooling agent.
(b) newly developed biofuel to be used in
16. Right to form political party in India is a:
(a) Fundamental Right rockets.
(b) Legal Right (c) a frozen mixture of water and
(c) Natural Right concentrated natural gas.
(d) Constitutional Right
(d) ice droplets found on Mars.

17. With regard to protection of interests of

20. VAJRA scheme recently launched by
minorities under Article 29, consider the
following statements : Government of India is a :
1. It is extended to only linguistic and (a) food fortification program in high
religious minorities. malnourished pockets of eastern India.
2. It provides the right to minorities to
(b) deworming initiative among school
establish and administer educational
going children.
institutions.
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) program that enables NRI and overseas
correct? scientists community to participate and
(a) 1 only
carry out R&D in the country.
(b) 2 only
(d) mission by ISRO to enhance
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 predictability of monsoon.
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14. 18. 42 , 1976

- ? :
1. 1.

2. 2.
3.

3. IV-A
(a) 1 3

(b) 1
-/ /?
(c) 2 3
(a) 1
(d) 1, 2 3
(b) 2
(c) 1 3
15. ,
(d) 1, 2 3

?
(a) 19.

(b) (Combustible ice) ?

(c) (a)

(d)

16. (b)
:
(a) (c)
(b)
(c) (d)
(d)

20.
17. 29 (VAJRA) ?

(a)
:
(food fortification)
1.
(b)

(deworming)
2.
(c) (NRI)

-/ /?

(a) 1

(b) 2
(c) 1 2 (d)

(d) 1, 2
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21. In the constitution of India, to promote equal 24. With reference to South Asia Satellite
justice and to provide free legal aid to the launched by India, which of the following
poor has been provided in statements are correct?
(a) Fundamental Rights and Directive 1. It provides services to all SAARC
Principles of State Policy countries.
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy only 2. It was launched through Polar Satellite
(c) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Launch Vehicle (PSLV).
Duty 3. It is a remote sensing satellite.
(d) Fundamental Rights only Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
22. With reference to semi-presidential type of
(b) 1 and 2 only
system, which of the following statements
(c) 1 and 3 only
is/are correct?
(d) None
1. A President is popularly elected as the
head of the state.
25. Consider the following statements regarding
2. Representatives to the legislature are
Fundamental Duties:
directly elected by the people.
1. They are borrowed from the French
3. The Prime Minister is responsible to the
Constitution.
Legislature.
2. They include both civic and moral
Select the correct answer using the code
duties.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
23. Consider the following statements:
1. Prescribing residence as a condition for 26. Which of the following Directive Principles
certain employments or appointments in of State Policy is/are classified as Liberal-
a state. Intellectual Principles?
2. Empowering courts other than the 1. To secure uniform civil code throughout
Supreme Court and the high courts to the country.
issue directions, orders and writs. 2. To organise agriculture and animal
3. Restricting or abrogating the application husbandry on modern and scientific
of Fundamental Rights to members of lines.
armed forces. 3. To separate judiciary from executive in
Article 35 of Indian constitution gives the public services of the state.
Parliament power to make laws on which of Select the correct answer using the code
the above provisions? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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21. , 24.
: (South Asia Satellite) ,
? -/ / ?

(a) 1.
2. (PSLV)
(b)

(c) 3. (remote sensing

satellite)
(d)

(a) 1, 2 3
22. - ,
(b) 1 2
-/ /?
(c) 1 3
1.
(d)

2.
25.

:
3.
1.

2.


(a) 1 3
-/ /?
(b) 1 2
(a) 1
(c) 2 3
(b) 2
(d) 1, 2 3
(c) 1 2
(d) 1, 2
23. :
1. 26.
-/ / -
2. ?
, 1.

3. 2.

35 3.

?
(a) 1 (a) 3

(b) 1 2 (b) 1 2

(c) 2 3 (c) 2 3

(d) 1, 2 3 (d) 1, 2 3

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27. Which among the following best describes 30. Consider the following statement about
the model of separation of powers adopted Deep Ocean Mission:
by India? 1. It is launched by Department of Science
(a) Executive, legislative and judicial organs and technology.
are distinct and do not have any
2. It aims to improve Indias position in
overlapping powers.
ocean research.
(b) No court of law can strike down a law
Which of the statements given above is/are
on grounds that it violates the
Constitution. correct?
(c) Executive, legislative and (a) 1 only
judicial organs are distinct and have (b) 2 only
some overlapping powers. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Executive cannot exercise any (d) Neither 1 nor 2
legislative powers by promulgating
ordinances. 31. With reference to the composition of the
Constituent Assembly, consider the
28. Which among the following provisions of
following statements:
the Constitution of India was/were fulfilled
1. Seats alloted to the Provinces and
by adopting policy of non-alignment and
Princely States were in proportion to the
panchsheel?
1. Fundamental Duties area.
2. Fundamental Rights 2. Seats allocated to each British provinces
3. Directive Principles of State Policy were to be decided among Hindus and
Select the correct answer using the code Muslims only.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 3 only correct?
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
29. If a person is accused of taking bribe in his
department, then:
1. he can be either punished by 32. Which of the following statements regarding
departmental authorities or prosecuted in the Government of India Act, 1935, is not
court of law but not both. correct?
2. he cannot be compelled to give any oral (a) It extended separate electorates to
and documentary evidence against women.
himself. (b) It provided for establishment of federal
Which of the statements given above is/are Public Service Commission.
correct?
(c) It provided for establishment of the
(a) 1 only
Federal court.
(b) 2 only
(d) It abolished bicameralism in all the
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 provinces.

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27. 30.
/ :
?
1.
(a) ,


2.


(b)
-/ /?

(a) 1

(c) , (b) 2
(c) 1 2

(d) 1, 2
(d)

31. ,
:
28.
-/ 1.

/ / /?

1. 2.
2.
3.
-/ /?
(a) 3 (a) 1
(b) 1, 2 3 (b) 2
(c) 1 2
(c) 1 2
(d) 1
(d) 1, 2

29.
32. , 1935
:
-/ ?
1.
(a)

2. (b)

-/ /?
(c)
(a) 1

(b) 2
(d)
(c) 1 2

(d) 1, 2
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33. Which of the following committees of 37. Provisions of Directive Principles of State
Constituent Assembly were headed by Pt. Policy(DPSP) deals with which of the
Jawaharlal Nehru? following institutions?
1. Provincial Constitution Committee 1. Supreme Court
2. Union Constitution Committee 2. Panchayati Raj Institutions
3. Union Powers Committee 3. Archeological Survey of India
Select the correct answer using the code 4. Khadi and Village Industries
given below. Commission
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 and 3 only given below.
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
34. With respect to Doctrine of eclipse, consider (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
the following statements:
1. It provides for the validation of Pre- 38. The Preamble declares India as a sovereign.
Constitution Laws that violate It means:
fundamental rights. 1. It is free to conduct its own internal and
2. It is enshrined in Article 13 of the external affairs.
Constitution. 2. There is absence of restraints on the
Which of the statement given above is/are activities of the individuals.
correct? 3. Any Indian citizen can be elected to the
(a) 1 only office of the President.
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2
given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
35. Which of the following country is not a (c) 2 and 3 only
member of the Arctic Council? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Denmark
(b) USA
39. Which of the following is/are Directive
(c) United Kingdom
Principles of State Policy under the
(d) Canada
Constitution of India?
1. To uphold and protect the sovereignty,
36. Protection in respect of Conviction for
unity and integrity of India.
Offences under Article 20 is available to
2. To protect monuments, places and
which of the following?
objects of national importance.
1. A citizen
3. To value and preserve the rich heritage
2. A foreigner
of our composite culture.
3. A corporation
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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33. 37. (DPSP)

/ ?
? 1.
1.
2.
2.
3.
3.
4.


(a) 1 2
(b) 2 3 (a) 1

(c) 1 3 (b) 1 2

(d) 1, 2 3 (c) 2 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 4
34. (Doctrine of eclipse)
, : 38.
1. :
-
1.


2. 13
2.
-/ /?

(a) 1
3.
(b) 2

(c) 1 2

(d) 1, 2
(a) 1

35. - (b) 1 2
? (c) 2 3
(a) (d) 1, 2 3
(b)
(c) 39.
(d) -/ /?
1. ,
36. 20

2. ,
?

1.
3.
2.

3.


(a) 1 3
(a) 1
(b) 1 2 (b) 2

(c) 1 3 (c) 2 3
(d) 1, 2 3 (d) 1, 2 3
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40. Consider the following statements regarding 43. Which of the following writs is/are issued
Overseas citizenship of India (OCI) against judicial body?
cardholders: 1. Mandamus
1. They can not vote in Indian elections. 2. Prohibition
2. They can not buy any kind of property in 3. Certiorari
India. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

44. They resemble Instrument of Instructions

41. With reference to Municipal Bond market in
contained in the Government of India Act,
India, consider the following statements:
1935 which were later incorporated in the
1. All municipal corporations in India are
Constitution of India. They neither confer
entitled to issue bonds.
any legal rights nor there are legal remedies
2. The interest rates of municipal bonds are
against their violation.'
market-linked.
Which of the following provisions of Indian
Which of the statements given above is/are
Constitution is best described by the above
correct?
passage?
(a) 1 only
(a) Fundamental Duties
(b) 2 only
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Preamble
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Fundamental Rights

42. Consider the following pairs:

45. Which of the following provisions provide
States Integration by means
environmental protection under the
of
constitutional framework of India?
1. Hyderabad : Referendum
1. DPSP
2. Kashmir : Instrument of
2. Fundamental Duties
Accession
3. Junagarh : Plebiscite 3. Fundamental Rights

Which of the pairs given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code

correctly matched? given below.

(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only
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40. (OCI) 43. -

: /?

1. 1.

2. 2.

3.
-/ /?

(a) 1 (a) 1

(b) 2 (b) 2 3

(c) 1 2 (c) 1 3

(d) 1, 2 (d) 1, 2 3

41. , 44. " , 1935

1.


'
2. -


-/ /
-/ /?
?
(a) 1
(a)
(b) 2
(b)
(c) 1 2
(c)
(d) 1, 2
(d)

42. :
45. -


1. : - ( )
?
2. : /
1.
( )
2.
3. : - ()
3.
-/ /?

(a) 1 3
(a) 1 2
(b) 2 3
(b) 1, 2 3
(c) 2
(c) 2 3
(d) 1, 2 3
(d) 3
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46. Which of the following is an instrument of 50. With reference to the right to freedom of
direct democracy where citizens get to religion in India, consider the following
directly vote on specific and important
statements:
issues?
(a) Recall 1. Religious instructions cannot be
(b) Initiative provided in any educational institution.
(c) Referendum 2. No person can be compelled to pay taxes
(d) Electoral College for the promotion of any religion.
Which of the statements given above is/are
47. Which of the following is not a Fundamental
correct?
Right?
(a) Right to Sleep (a) 1 only
(b) Right to telecast (b) 2 only
(c) Right to obtain recognition of the (c) Both 1 and 2
association
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Right to assemble peacefully

48. Which of the following are the members 51. Which of the following is/are the reasons of
of Forum for India Pacific Cooperation creation of Union Territories of India?
(FIPIC)? 1. Cultural distinctiveness
1. Fiji
2. Strategic importance
2. Cook Islands
3. Linguistic organisation
3. Bangladesh
4. Japan Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3

49. The Right to Equality before law under 52. With reference to the preventive detention in
Article 14 of the Indian Constitution is not
India, consider the following statements:
absolute and has certain exceptions. Which
1. It is mandatory to inform the detainee of
of the following persons enjoy such
exceptions? the grounds of arrest.
1. The President of India 2. It is compulsory to produce the detained
2. The Governor of a State person before a magistrate within 24
3. Members of Parliament and State
hours.
Legislature.
4. Foreign ambassadors and diplomats Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the codes correct?
given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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46. - 50. ,
:

1.
?
/
(a) ()
2.
(b)
(c)

(d)
-/ /?
47. - ? (a) 1
(a) ( ) (b) 2
(b)
(c) 1 2
(c) /
(d) 1, 2
(d)

51. -/
48. (FIPIC)
- ? / /?

1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4.

(a) 1 2
(a) 1 2
(b) 2
(b) 1 3
(c) 3 4 (c) 1 3

(d) 1, 2, 3 4 (d) 1, 2 3

49. 14 52. ,
:
-
1. ( )
?

1.
2. 2. 24

3.

4. -/ /?
(a) 1
(a) 1 2 (b) 2
(b) 1, 2 3
(c) 1 2
(c) 4
(d) 1, 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 4

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53. With reference to the Technology and
Innovation Support Centres (TISC) Program,
consider the following statements:
1. It aims to provide innovators access to
high-quality technology information in
developing nations.
2. The Cell for IPR Promotion and
Management (CIPAM) is the nodal
agency for promoting TISC network in
India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
56. With respect to the Government of India Act
1919, consider the following statements:
1. The Indian Legislative Council was
replaced by a bicameral legislature.
2. The provincial legislatures were
empowered to enact their own budgets.
Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

correct?
57. One IP- Two Dispensaries, an initiative of
(a) 1 only
the Government of India, aims at
(b) 2 only
(a) Benefiting NRIs for their medical
(c) Both 1 and 2
insurance.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Benefiting migrant workers who are
working in other than the home State
54. With reference to Parliaments power under (c) Clearing medical Visas of the foreigners
article 368, consider the following (d) None of the above
statements:
1. It can add subjects enlisted in the Union 58. Which of the following is a Fundamental
duty provided in the Constitution?
list without the consent from the half of
(a) To foster respect for international law
the state legislatures.
and treaty obligations.
2. It can delete subjects enlisted in the State
(b) To provide early childhood care.
list with ratification of half of the state (c) To secure equitable distribution of
legislatures. material resources of the community for
Which of the statements given above is/are common good.
correct? (d) To defend the country and render
(a) 1 only national service.

(b) 2 only
59. With reference to National Technical
(c) Both 1 and 2
Research Organization (NTRO), consider
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the following statements:
1. It was created after the 1999 Kargil
55. Sendai Framework, recently in news, is: conflict.
(a) an agreement on disaster management. 2. It functions under the National Security
(b) a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) among Advisor.
South East Asian nations. Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) a UNESCO initiative on preserving correct?
(a) 1only
World Heritage sites.
(b) 2 only
(d) security agreement between India, Japan
(c) Both 1 and 2
and USA. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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53. (TISC) 56. , 1919

, :
: 1.

1.
2.


-/ /?
2.
(a) 1
(CIPAM)
(b) 2
(TISC)
(c) 1 2

(d) 1, 2
-/ /?
(a) 1
57. , IP -
(b) 2 ?
(c) 1 2 (a)
(d) 1, 2
(b)

54. 368 ,
(c)
:
(d)

1.

58. -

?
2. (a)

-/ /? (b)
(a) 1 (c)
(b) 2

(c) 1 2 (d)

(d) 1, 2
59. (NTRO)
, :
55.
1. 1999
:
(a) 2. (NSA)
(b)
(FTA) -/ /?

(c) (a) 1

(b) 2
(c) 1 2
(d) ,
(d) 1, 2

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60. With respect to the BrahMos missile, which 64. SAMADHAN doctrine, recently seen in
of the following statements is not correct? news deals with
(a) It is a joint venture between India and (a) Naxal violence
Russia.
(b) Environmental change
(b) It is a supersonic cruise missile.
(c) Disaster management
(c) It is based on fire and forget principle'.
(d) It can only be launch on a land surface. (d) Tax disputes

61. Which of the following would fall under 65. Chitale committee, recently seen in news,
definition of State as defined in Article 12 deals with
for the purposes of Part III of the Indian (a) inter-state river linking
Constitution?
(b) de-siltation of river Ganga
1. Parliament
(c) conservation of western ghats
2. Panchayats and Municipalities
(d) waste water management
3. Statutory authorities
Select the correct answer using code given
below. 66. WannaCry, recently seen in news, is a
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) nerve gas used in chemical warfare.
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) malicious software that locks a device
(c) 1, 2 and 3
and then demands a ransom to unlock it.
(d) 1 and 3 only
(c) digital asset designed to work as a
medium of exchange using
62. Which among the following Acts, marks the
beginning of parliamentary control over the cryptography.
East India Company? (d) virtual game which has led to several
(a) Charter Act of 1813 suicidal deaths.
(b) Charter Act of 1833
(c) Pitts Act, 1784 67. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Regulating Act, 1773
the Maternity Benefit Programme:
1. It covers both pregnant and lactating
63. Consider the following statements regarding
women.
writ jurisdiction of a high court in India:
1. It can issue writs only for the 2. It provides partial wage compensation.
enforcement of ordinary legal rights. 3. It extends to all the districts in the
2. It cannot issue writs outside its territorial country.
jurisdiction. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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60. - 64.
/ ? (SAMADHAN) ?
(a) (a)
(b) (b)
(c) ' ' (c)

(d)
(d) -

65.
?
61. -/
III 12 (a) -

? (b)
1. (c)
2. (d)
3.
66. (WannaCry)
(a) 1 2 ?
(b) 2 3 (a)
(c) 1, 2 3 (b)
(d) 1 3

62. -/ , (c)


?

(a) 1813
(d) (virtual) ,
(b) 1833

(c) , 1784
(d) , 1773
67.
:
63.
1.
:

1.
2.


2.
3.

-/ /? -/ /?

(a) 1 (a) 1

(b) 2 (b) 1 3
(c) 1 2 (c) 2
(d) 1, 2 (d) 1, 2 3
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68. With reference to Prevention of Cruelty to 71. Which among the following is an objective
Animals Act, 1960, consider the following behind the system of 'checks and balances'?
statements. (a) It ensures that none of the organs of state
1. Under this act, cattle can be purchased
can exercise unlimited power.
only for agricultural purposes.
(b) It aims to give space to diverse social
2. It extends to dog breeders and aquarium
groups in the government and
shop owners.
3. The Animal welfare board of India was administration.

established under it. (c) It ensures that interest groups have an

Which of the statements given above are influence on the decision making
correct? process.
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) It limits the centralizing tendency of
(b) 2 and 3 only
union government in a federation.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
72. Which one of the following describes India

as a democratic state ?
69. With reference to the Directive Principles of
(a) Fundamental Rights
State Policy, consider the following
statements: (b) Preamble

1. They aim to establish a welfare state. (c) Seventh Schedule

2. They enable the opposition parties to (d) Directive Principles of State Policy
exercise influence over the government
policies. 73. Which among the following is/are elements
Which of the statements given above is/are of concept of rule of law in India?
correct?
1. Absence of arbitary power.
(a) 1 only
2. Equality before law.
(b) 2 only
3. Constitution as source of individual
(c) Both 1 and 2
rights.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code
70. Which of the following feature is similar in given below.
the USA and Indian Constitution? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Independent Judiciary
(b) 2 only
(b) Independent Centre and state
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Appointment of Governors
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Citizenship
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68. , 1960 71. -

?
1.
(a)


2.
(b)


3.

(c)

-/ /?

(a) 1 2
(d)
(b) 2 3

(c) 1 3

(d) 1, 2 3
72.

?
69.

: (a)

1. (b)

(c)

2.
(d)

-/ /?
73. -/
(a) 1

(b) 2 / /?

(c) 1 2 1.

(d) 1, 2 2.

3.
70.

?
(a) 1 2
(a)

(b) (b) 2

(c) (c) 1 3

(d) (d) 1, 2 3
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74. The Second Schedule contain the provisions 77. With reference to the Preamble, consider the
related to which of the following? following statements:
1. The President
1. It states the objectives which the
2. The Speaker of the legislative Assembly
Constitution seeks to establish and
in the States
3. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of promote.
India 2. It aids in the legal interpretation of the
4. The Chairman, Union Public Service Constitution.
Commission
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

75. Which of the following provisions were part

78. The Courts apply which of the following
of the Objectives Resolution passed by
Jawaharlal Nehru in the constituent doctrine to invalidate any law to the extent to
assembly? which it is inconsistent with the
1. Fundamental Rights Fundamental rights?
2. Safeguards to minorities, tribal, (a) Doctrine of Severability
depressed and other backward classes
(b) Doctrine of Pith and Substance
3. Promotion of World peace and welfare
of mankind (c) Doctrine of Colourable Legislation
Select the correct answer using the code (d) Doctrine of Implied Power
given below.
(a) 1 only 79. Which of the following are the key
(b) 1 and 3 only objectives of the newly framed, National
(c) 2 and 3 only
Steel Policy, 2017?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. To enhance domestic per capita steel

76. Who among the following is/are eligible to consumption.

open the Jan Aushadhi Kendras as a part of 2. To increase domestic availability of
the 'Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi washed coking coal to reduce import
Pariyojana'? dependence.
1. Non-Governmental Organization
3. To substantially reduce the carbon foot-
2. Individual Entrepreneur
3. Self-help Group print of the steel industry
4. Pharmacist Which of the statements given above are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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74.
77.
? :
1. 1. ,
2.

3.
2.
4.



(a) 1 3
(a) 1
(b) 2 4
(b) 2
(c) 1, 2 3
(c) 1 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 4
(d) 1, 2

75. -/
78.


?
?
1.
(a) (doctrine of
2. , ,
severability)

(b) (doctrine of pith
3.
and substance)

(c) (doctrine of
(a) 1
colourable legislation)
(b) 1 3
(d) (Implied)
(c) 2 3
(doctrine of implied power)
(d) 1, 2 3

79. /
76. / , 2017 ?
1.
?
2.
1. - (washed)
2.
3. 3. -
4.
-/ /?
(a) 1 2 (a) 1 2
(b) 1 4 (b) 1 3

(c) 2, 3 4 (c) 2 3

(d) 1, 2, 3 4 (d) 1, 2 3

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80. With reference to the SAMPADA Scheme, 83.
consider the following statements:
1. It aims to restructure the schemes related
to food processing in India.
2. It is a centrally sponsored scheme.
3. The loan under the scheme will be
treated as Priority Sector Lending (PSL).
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
Which of the following activities have been
covered under the umbrella scheme Blue
Revolution: Integrated Development and
Management of Fisheries?
1. Aquaculture
2. Inland fisheries
3. Deep sea fishing
Select the correct answer using the code

(a) 1 and 2 only given below.

(b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
81. The constitution of India can be amended
through:
84. The Inner Line Permit refers to:
1. Simple majority of the Parliament
(a) a permit required to enter in army
2. Special majority of the Parliament
cantonments in India.
3. Special majority of the Parliament and
ratification of half of the state (b) a cross boundary entry permit of non-

legislatures Indian citizens through porous borders.

Select the correct answer using the code (c) an official travel document of the entry
given below. of non-domicile Indian citizens into a
(a) 1 only restricted region.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) a visa free entry in tax haven countries.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
85. The Basic Structure doctrine relates to which
of the following judgements?
82. Consider the following statements regarding
the Union Territories (UTs) of India: 1. KeshvanandaBharativs State of Kerala

1. All UTs are administered by the 2. Minerva Mills vs Union of India

President. 3. Golaknathvs State of Punjab
2. All UTs have a bicameral legislature. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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80. (SAMPADA) , 83. (umbrella) :

:
1. - ?
1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
(PSL)

-/ /?
(a) 1 3
(a) 1 2
(b) 1
(b) 1 3
(c) 2 3
(c) 2 3
(d) 1, 2 3
(d) 1, 2 3

84.
81. :
?
1.
(a)
2.

3.
(b) (porous borders)

-


(a) 1
(c) -
(b) 1 3

(c) 2 3

(d) 1, 2 3
(d) ( )

82. (UTs)
: 85.
?
1.
1.

2. 2.

3.
-/ /?
(a) 1 (a) 1
(b) 2 (b) 1 2
(c) 1 2 (c) 2 3
(d) 1, 2
(d) 1, 2 3
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86. Consider the following statements regarding 89. Consider the following statements:
the concept of equality before law as 1. India has dual polity with single
provided under article 14 of Indian
citizenship.
Constitution:
2. The Constitution empowers Parliament
1. It is a positive concept of giving equal
rights to all under equal circumstances. to prescribe residence as a condition for
2. It is a concept unique to Indian certain employments in a state.
constitution. 3. In Jammu and Kashmir, the state
3. Positive discrimination is provided
legislature is empowered to define the
under the right to equality.
persons who are permanent residents of
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? the state.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
87. India is described as Union of States
because: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The Indian Federation is not the result of
an agreement among the states. 90. Which of the following was/were not the
2. The Indian states have no right to secede members of Constituent Assembly?
from the Union.
1. Mahatma Gandhi
Select the correct answer using the code
2. M.A Jinnah
given below.
(a) 1 only 3. H.C. Mukherjee
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
88. Which of the following parts of Constitution
uphold the secular character of Indian state? (c) 1 and 2 only
1. Preamble (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Fundamental Rights
3. Directive Principles of State Policy 91. Which of the following is the first State to
4. Fundamental Duties
switch to the January-December financial
Select the correct answer using the code
year from the present April-March cycle?
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) Rajasthan
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) Telangana
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) 2 and 4 only
(d) Maharashtra
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86. 14 89. :
1.
:

1.
2.


2.


3. 3. ,

-/ /?
(a) 1 -/ /?
(b) 2 (a) 2 3
(c) 2 3
(b) 1 3
(d) 1, 2 3
(c) 1 2

(d) 1, 2 3
87. ' ' :
1.
90. /

2. / ?
1.

2. ..
(a) 1
3. ..
(b) 2

(c) 1 2
(a) 1 3
(d) 1, 2
(b) 2

88. - (c) 1 2
? (d) 1, 2 3
1.
2. 91. - -
3.

4.
?

(a)
(a) 1 3
(b)
(b) 1, 2 3
(c)
(c) 1, 2, 3 4
(d) 2 4 (d)
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92. With reference to the fundamental rights, 95. With reference to the Great Indian Bustard,
consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. State legislatures can make laws to give 1. It is found only in the wetlands of north
effect to all fundamental rights. eastern region in India.
2. Parliament alone can make laws 2. It is given legal protection under
prescribing punishment for offences Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection)
violating the fundamental rights. Act, 1972.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? correct?

(a) 1 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

96. Which of the following legislations

93. The term Equality in the preamble is
was/were enacted to give effect to
supplemented by which provisions in the
fundamental rights?
constitution?
1. Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
1. Elections to the LokSabha and the state
2. Right to Education Act, 2009
assemblies to be on the basis of adult
3. Protection of Civil Rights Act,
suffrage (Article 326).
1955
2. Abolition of untouchability (Article 17).
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Abolition of titles (Article 18)
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 97. Which of the following was/were Union
Territories before becoming States?
94. TRAPPIST-1, sometimes mentioned in the 1. Goa
news, refers to : 2. Manipur
(a) a planetary system in which seven earths 3. Sikkim
like planets orbit around a dwarf star. 4. Tripura
(b) a spacecraft launched by European Select the correct answer using the code
Space Agency to study Jupiter. given below.
(c) a robotic mission by NASA to study (a) 1 only
meteorite. (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) a reusable satellite launch vehicle by (c) 2 and 4 only
ISRO. (d) 1, 2 and 4

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92. 95.
: :

1. 1.

2. () , 1972
2.
1



-/ /?
-/ /?
(a) 1
(a) 1
(b) 2
(b) 2
(c) 1 2
(c) 1 2 (d) 1, 2
(d) 1, 2

96.
93. '' -/ /

? / /?

1. 1. () , 1956

( 326) 2. , 2009
3. ,
2. ( 17)
1955
3. ( 18)


(a) 1
(a) 1
(b) 2 3
(b) 1 2
(c) 1 3
(c) 3 (d) 1, 2 3
(d) 1, 2 3

97. -/
94. - TRAPPIST-1 / ?

: 1.

(a) 2.

3.

(b) 4.

(a) 1
(b) 1 3
(c) NASA
(c) 2 4

(d) 1, 2 4
(d) ISRO :
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98. Which of the following are the implications 98.

of right to property being a legal right in -/ /?
India?
1. Private property is protected against 1.
executive action and not legislative ,
action. 2.
2. Right to compensation is not guaranteed (guaranteed )
in case of its acquisition by the state.
3.
3. The aggrieved person cannot directly
approach the Supreme Court for its
violation.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1
given below. (b) 1 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 3
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
99.
99. The doctrine of basic structure aims to ?
(a) establish the supremacy of judiciary.
(a)
(b) establish the sovereignty of the
parliament. (b)
(c) uphold the supremacy of the (c)
constitution. (d)
(d) protect directive principles of state

policy from any amendments.

100. :
100. Consider the following pairs:
Constitutional Provision

Amendment 1. 91 : 8
1. 91st amendment : included 4 more , 2003
act, 2003 languages in the
8th Schedule. 2. 92 :
2. 92nd amendment : limited the size , 2003
act, 2003 of the council of

ministers.
3. 52nd amendment : disqualified on 3. 52 :
act, 1989 grounds of , 1989
defection
Which of the pairs given above is/are -/ /?
correctly matched? (a) 1
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 3

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