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1. Indian Constitution is called a living 4. Consider the following statements regarding

document because 'federation ' in India:
1 . Indian Constitution is open to changes as 1 . It is characterised by independent
per the changing needs of the society.
judiciary and bicameralism.
2. The constitution provides enough
2. The term 'Federation has been nowhere
flexibility of interpretation for both
been used in the Indian Constitution.
political class and the Judiciary.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. It has been described as quasi -federal in
given below. nature.
( a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
( b ) 2 only correct ?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1, 2 and 3
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2 ( b ) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Which of the following functions is/are (d ) 2 only
performed by the National Commission for
Scheduled Castes?
1 . To inquire into specific complaints with 5. Consider the following statements with
respect to the deprivation of rights and reference to High Courts:
safeguards of the scheduled castes. 1 . It can withdraw a case pending in a
2. To determine an increase or decrease in subordinate court if it involves a
quantum of reservation of scheduled substantial question of law that require
castes in government jobs. the interpretation of the Constitution.
3. To prepare and update the list of
2. It has the power to review and correct its
schedule caste government employees
own judgement or order or decision .
and recommend their names for
promotion through reserved quota. 3. It has the power to adjudicate inter -state
Select the correct answer using the code dispute matters.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
( a) 1 only correct ?
( b ) 2 and 3 only ( a) 1 and 2 only
( c) 1 and 3 only ( b ) 1 only
( d ) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
( d ) 1, 2 and 3
3. The Directive Principles of State Policy
under the Constitution of India prescribe:
1. certain policies that the government 6. The rights enlisted under the 'Right to
should adopt. freedom of religion ' can be restricted on
2. the goals and objectives that we as a the grounds of :
society should adopt. 1. Public Order
3. certain rights that individuals should 2. Health
enjoy apart from the Fundamental 3. Morality
Rights.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
given below.
(a) 1 only
( a) 1 and 2 only
( b ) 2 and 3 only ( b ) 2 and 3 only
( c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
( d ) 1, 2 and 3 ( d ) 1,2 and 3
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7. Which of the following has been described 11. Which of the following employees / Officers
as the horoscope of our sovereign are covered under the jurisdiction of 'Central
democratic republic ?
Administrative Tribunals'?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy 1. Officers and servants of the Supreme
(c) Preamble Court
(d) Fundamental Duties
2. The secretarial staff of the Parliament
3. Officers of All India Services
8. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution grants
protection against self -incrimination. 4. Civilian employees of defense services
However, this protection does not extend to: Select the correct answer using the code
1. Oral evidence given below.
2. Production of material objects
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
3. Blood specimens
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 and 3 only
given below. (c) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 12. If a National Emergency is declared on the
ground of armed rebellion:
9. The power of the State to make any 1. Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are
provision for the reservation of posts in
automatically suspended.
favour of any backward class of citizens in
the services under the State is 2. President can suspend the right to move
constitutionally protected under the Court for the enforcement of
(a) Right to Freedom
fundamental rights.
(b) Cultural and Educational Rights
(c) Right against Exploitation
3. the enforcement of the fundamental
(d) Right to Equality rights guaranteed by Articles 21 and 22
cannot be suspended.
10. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are
Article 33 of the Indian Constitution:
correct?
1. The power to make laws under Article
33 is conferred only on Parliament and (a) 1 and 3 only
not on the state legislatures. (b) 2 only
2. The laws made under Article 33 cannot (c) 2 and 3 only
be challenged in any court for violation
(d) 1, 2 and 3
of any of the fundamental rights.
3. Laws made under Article 33 cover only
combatant employees and officers of 13. Right to contest elections to a Panchayat in
armed forces. India is a:
Which of the statements given above are
(a) Constitutional Right
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Statutory Right
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Legal Right
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Fundamental Right
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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14. Which of the following are the 17. 'Right to Freedom of Religion ' under the
characteristics of parliamentary form of the Indian Constitution provides that:

government of India? 1. A person cannot be forced to attend
1 . The sovereignty of the Indian Parliament religious instruction in a state-
recognized educational institution.
2. Presence of nominal and real executives
2. A fee or tax cannot be levied by
3. Collective responsibility of the executive
governments on religious endowments
to the legislature
and pilgrims.
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) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
( d ) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
18. With reference to the Non - Resident Indians

15. Consider the following statements regarding
( NRI ) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
' Election Commission ':
Cardholder, consider the following
1 . The Constitution has prescribed
statements:
qualifications and terms of the members 1. Both require entry visa for visiting India
of the Election Commission. for any purpose.
2. Retiring election commissioners are 2. Both are at par in terms of matters
debarred from any further appointment relating to the acquisition of agricultural
by the government. or plantation properties.
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

16. Consider the following passage: 'Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities':
It was known as the Act for the Good 1. Constitution provides for the office of
Government of India. It abolished the East Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities'
India Company, and transferred the powers in each state.
2. Only persons having experience of more
of government, territories and revenues to
than ten years in the field of minority
the British Crown.
welfare can be appointed to the office.
Which of the following is being referred to
Which of the statements given above is/are
in the above passage? correct ?
( a) Government of India Act, 1858 (a) 1 only
( b) Charter Act, 1853 ( b ) 2 only
( c ) Indian Councils Act , 1861 ( c) Both 1 and 2
( d ) Government of India Act, 1919 ( d) Neither 1 nor 2
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20. The expression 'Union of India' under 23. With reference to State Reorganisation
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution includes Commission (SRC), consider the following
which of the following? statements:
1. Territories of the states 1. It was set up in 1947 to decide on the
2. Union territories
question of reorganisation of States.
3. Territories that may be acquired by the
2. It was set up under the chairmanship of
Government of India at any time.
Fazl Ali.
3. It rejected the theory of 'one language
given below.
one state'.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(d) 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only

21. Name of a state can be altered by Parliament (c) 2 and 3 only
through a bill passed by:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Simple majority of Parliament
(b) Special majority of Parliament

24. Consider the following statements with
(c) Special majority of Parliament and
respect to Writ Jurisdiction :
ratification by the state legislature
1. Parliament may by law empower any
(d) Absolute majority of Parliament
other court apart from Supreme court to
22. With reference to the relationship between exercise writ jurisdiction for
Liberty and Equality, consider the following enforcement of fundamental rights.
statements: 2. Writ jurisdiction of the High Court is

1. Without equality, liberty would produce broader than that of the Supreme court.
the supremacy of the few over the many. 3. A High court may refuse to exercise its
2. Equality, without liberty, would inhibit writ jurisdiction.
individual initiative. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
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
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25. Consider the following pairs: 27. 'Team India Wing' of the NITI Aayog
Directive Principle Based on the comprises of:
of State Policy ideology (a) Prime Minister and the Chief Executive
1. To promote cottage : Gandhian Officer
industries on an (b) representatives from every state and
individual or co- central ministries.
operation basis in (c) top notch domain experts, specialists and
rural areas scholars.
2. To prohibit the : Liberalism (d) young scholars and student interns
consumption of working with NITI Aayog.
intoxicating drinks
and drugs which 28. Consider the following pairs:
are injurious to Provision Borrowed from
health 1. Power of Judicial : American Const
3. To secure for all : Socialism Review itution
citizens a uniform 2. Directive : Canadian
civil code Principles of Constitution
throughout the State Policy
country 3. The idea of : British
Which of the pairs given above is/are Residuary Constitution
correctly matched? Powers
(a) 1 only Which of the pairs given above is/are
(b) 1 and 2 only correctly matched?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
26. Consider the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2 and 3
the Zonal Councils:
1. Zonal councils are constitutional bodies 29. Which of the following are not constitutional
created to promote cooperation among bodies?
states. 1. National Commission for Backward
2. The Prime Minister is the chairman of Classes
all zonal councils. 2. State Public Service Commission
3. Its decisions are binding on the state 3. Central Vigilance Commission
governments. 4. National Human Rights Commission
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) None

30. Under the Constitution of India, “to protect 33. The Government of India Act of 1919
monuments, places and objects of artistic or provided for the:
historic interest which are declared to be of 1. adoption of dyarchy at the provinces and
national importance” is a Centre respectively.
(a) Directive Principle of State Policy 2. appointment of a statutory Commission
(b) Fundamental Duty to inquire into and report on the working
(c) value enshrined in the Preamble to the of this Act
constitution 3. establishment of a Public Service
(d) subject under the seventh schedule Commission
31. With reference to a bill contemplating correct?
cession of Indian territory to a foreign state, (a) 1 only
consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. It requires prior recommendation of the (c) 2 and 3 only
President. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Such a bill can be passed with a simple
majority of the both the houses of 34. Which of the following conditions should be
Parliament, like an ordinary bill. necessarily satisfied for conducting
Which of the statements given above is/are democratic elections in a country?
correct? 1. Every person must have one vote of one
(a) 1 only value.
(b) 2 only 2. Freedom to contest elections.
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Elections must be held regularly.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Winning candidate must secure more
than 50% of the valid votes polled.
32. Which of the following is/are the Select the correct answer using the code
implications of imposition of President’s given below.
Rule in a state? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. The President dismisses the state council (b) 2 and 4 only
of ministers headed by the chief (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
minister. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2. The Parliament passes the state budget
and the state legislative bills. 35. Which of the following is an essential
3. The powers and functions of the feature of democracy?
concerned state high court are taken over (a) People directly take all the major
by the Supreme Court. decisions.
Select the correct answer using the code (b) Each adult resident must have one vote
given below. of equal value.
(a) 1 only (c) Government is limited by basic rules of
(b) 1 and 2 only the constitution and citizens’ rights.
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Frequent conduction of referendums to
(d) 1, 2 and 3 solicit people's opinion.

36. Consider the following statements with 39. Consider the following statements:
reference to Cultural and Educational rights: 1. The children of foreign diplomats posted
1. The term 'minority' has been defined in India can not acquire Indian
under the Constitution. citizenship by birth.
2. The minorities have been classified as 2. An alien upon acquiring Indian
Religious, Linguistic and Ethnic citizenship by naturalisation continues to
minorities. hold citizenship of his/her parent
Which of the statements given above is/are country.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
37. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to the functions of a constitution? 40. Consider the following statements regarding
1. It facilitates coordination amongst
the 'Union Public Service Commission':
members of society.
1. Consultation of UPSC is not mandatory
2. It ensures the absence of monarchy.
for the government while dealing with
3. It places limitations on the powers of
matters of personnel management.
government.
2. A selection by the UPSC through
4. It enables the government to fulfil the
competitive exams does not confer any
aspirations of a society.
right to the post upon the candidate.
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

41. Consider the following statements:
'Preventive detention':
1. The Constitution has authorized only the 1. Right to Information Act, 2005, provides
Parliament to make laws regarding for creation of Information Commissions
preventive detention. at the national, state and district levels.
2. A person can be detained indefinitely 2. Complaints pertaining to branch offices
under preventive detention laws upon of national PSUs located in states are
periodic review and authorization by the looked into by the State Information
Central government. Commission.
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) Neither1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

42. Which of the following functions were 45. Consider the following events:
performed by the constituent assembly of 1. Separation of Andhra Pradesh from
India? Madras
1. Enactment of the ordinary laws 2. Separation of Haryana and Punjab
2. Adoption of National Flag and National 3. Creation of Gujarat

4. Inclusion of Sikkim in Indian Union.
Anthem.
Which of the following is the correct
3. Election of the First President of India.
chronological order of the events given
above?
given below.
(a) 1-2-3-4
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2-1-3-4
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1-3-2-4
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1-2-4-3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
46. Which of the following committees of the
43. Consider the following statements regarding Constituent Assembly were headed by
' State Public Service Commission' : Sardar Patel?
1. One-half of the members of the 1. Provincial Constitution Committee
commission should be persons from 2. Advisory Committee on Fundamental
SC/ST and OBCs. Rights, Minorities and Tribal and
2. Members of the SPSC can be removed Excluded Areas
by the Governor of the respective state. 3. States Committee
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
47. India has been described as 'an indestructible

44. Which of the following bodies submit their union of destructible states'. Which of the
annual report to the President? following is the most appropriate meaning of
1. Central Information Commission the given phrase?
2. National Human Rights Commission (a) States can be ceded off to a foreign state.
3. Central Vigilance Commission (b) Division of states in four groups under
Select the correct answer using the code original Constitution.
given below. (c) Territorial integrity of a state is not
(a) 3 only guaranteed by the Constitution.
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Territorial boundary of a state can not be
(c) 1 and 3 only changed without the concurrence of state

legislature.
(d) 1 only

48. With reference to the Central Bureau of 51. Which of the following situations can be
Investigation (CBI), consider the following considered 'proper' for the imposition of
statements:
President’s Rule in a state?
1. It is a statutory body created by
the Delhi Special Police Establishment 1. Maladministration in the state
Act, 1946. 2. A government is deliberately acting
2. A committee recommending the
against the Constitution.
appointment of the director of CBI
includes the Prime Minister, the Union 3. A constitutional direction of the Central
Home Minister and the Chief Justice of government is disregarded by the state
India. government
3. It conducts prosecution of cases under
the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
49. Consider the following statements regarding 52. As the chief law officer of the government in
‘Right to Education’:
the state, the duties of the Advocate General
1. It places an obligation on the State to
provide free and compulsory education include:
to all children of the age of six to 1. To give advice to the government of the
fourteen years.
state upon legal matters which are
2. This right is available only to citizens
and not to foreigners. referred to him by the Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. To perform such other duties of a legal
correct? character that are assigned to him by the
(a) 1 only
Governor.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. To mediate in a dispute between center
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 and state in order to bring about an
agreement or reconciliation.
50. With reference to Democracies, consider the
4. To give advice to the Governor to make
following statements:
1. All countries which hold elections are rules for the smooth transaction of
democratic polities. business in judicial bodies of the State.
2. All countries that are democratic polities
have a written constitution.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

53. Which of the following amounts to 56. Which of the following can not be
a violation of any of the fundamental duties considered an advantage of democratic
enshrined in the constitution? system of governance?
1. Not casting vote in an election. (a) It improves the quality of decision-
2. Encouraging enmity between different
making.
sections of people on grounds of
(b) It aids in dealing with differences and
language or religion.
assists in conflict resolution.
3. Trade in rare and endangered species.
(c) It enhances the dignity of the citizens.
(d) It invariably leads to absolute rule of the
given below.
(a) 1 only majority.
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 57. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 2 and 3 only 'Comptroller and Auditor general ' :
1. He audits the receipts and expenditure of
54. Who among the following do not hold office the Centre, States, and all local bodies.
during the pleasure of the President? 2. His certification regarding the net
1. Attorney General proceeds of any tax or duty is final.
2. Comptroller and Auditor General Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Members of Union Public Service
correct?
Commission
(a) 1 only
4. Chief Election Commissioner
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only 58. In order to set free an arrested person if the
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only manner or grounds of arrest are not lawful
which of the following writs is the court
55. With reference to electoral constituencies in likely to issue?
India, consider the following statements: (a) Habeas corpus
1. Boundaries of Lok Sabha constituencies (b) Certiorari
are same as district boundaries. (c) Mandamus
2. There are many Lok Sabha
(d) Prohibition
constituencies in one assembly
constituency of each state.
59. 'Doctrine of Basic structure' limits the power
of which of the following?
correct?
(a) President
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) Supreme court and High courts
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Cabinet

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Parliament

60. With reference to Finance Commission, 63. With reference to the office of Lokayuktas,
consider the following statements:
1. It is a quasi judicial constitutional body
which is constituted by the President of 1. All states and Union Territories in India
India.
2. The chairman of the commission should have appointed a Lokayukta.
be a person having special knowledge of 2. The Lokayukta is appointed by the Chief
economics.
3. The members are not eligible for Minister on the recommendation of a
reappointment.
selection committee.
Which of the statements given above
are not correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
61. Consider the following statements with (c) Both 1 and 2
reference to the theory of the basic structure
of the Constitution: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It places the Judiciary as the final
authority in deciding if an amendment
64. In the context of the Right to Property,
violates basic structure and what
constitutes the basic structure. consider the following statements:
2. There is no mention of this theory in the
Constitution. 1. In the original Constitution the right to
3. The National Commission to Review the acquire, possess and maintain property
Working of the Constitution (NCRWC)
opposed the theory of basic structure. was a fundamental right.
2. In 1973, the Supreme Court gave a
correct?
(a) 1 only decision that the right to property was
(b) 1 and 2 only
not part of the basic structure of the
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Constitution.
3. Currently the Right to Property is not

62. Which of the following is/are part of the
Right to Freedom under the Fundamental recognised by the constitution.
Rights?
1. Right to practice any profession Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Right to move out of the country correct?
3. Right to elementary education
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

65. Which of the following recommendations 67. Which of the following rights are available
were made by the Sardar Swaran Singh to both the citizens and non-citizens in our
Committee with reference to the constitutional framework?
fundamental duties? 1. Right to life and liberty
1. It recommended the inclusion of a 2. Right to religious freedom
separate chapter on fundamental duties 3. Right to freedom of speech and
in the Constitution. expression
2. It recommended that the Parliament may 4. Right to protection in respect of
provide for the imposition of penalty or conviction for offences.
punishment for any non-compliance Select the correct answer using the code
with any of the duties. given below.
3. It recommended to make the failure
(a) 1 and 2 only
to comply with fundamental duties as a
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
ground for disqualification of elected
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
representatives.
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
given below.
68. Preamble declares India as sovereign. What
(a) 1 only
does this imply?
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. There is no authority above India and is
(c) 1 and 2 only
free to conduct its own affair.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. India can acquire a foreign territory or it
can cede a part of its territory in favor of
66. With reference to the constituent assembly,
a foreign state.
1. It was setup based on the proposals
given below.
under the Mountbatten plan.
(a) 1 only
2. It held its first sitting before India
(b) 2 only
became independent.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Its members were chosen by indirect
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
election by the members of the
Provincial Legislative Assemblies.
69. Which Article of the Constitution of India
safeguards one’s right to privacy?
correct?
(a) Article 19
(a) 1 only
(b) Article 21
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Article 25
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Article 29

70. Which of the following is the latest addition 73. Which of the following fall(s) within the
to the list of fundamental duties under the purview of ‘law’ as contained under Article
13 of Indian Constitution?
Constitution of India?
1. Permanent Laws enacted by the
(a) To protect and improve the natural
Parliament
environment including forests, lakes,
2. Ordinances issued by the President
rivers and wildlife and to have 3. Delegated legislation
compassion for living creatures. Select the correct answer using the code
(b) To develop scientific temper, humanism given below.
and the spirit of inquiry and reform. (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) To provide opportunities for education
(c) 2 and 3 only
to his child or ward between the age of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
six and fourteen years.
(d) To strive towards excellence in all 74. Indian Constitution has adopted the concept
spheres of individual and collective of asymmetric federalism. This concept of
activity. 'asymmetric federalism' arises because of:

(a) emergency powers given to the Central
Government.
71. The framers of our constitution opted for
(b) the Central Government's power to
free political competition in elections as the
appoint the Governors.
way to select our leaders because it: (c) authority of the Central
(a) creates divisions in the ideologies of the Government over the three lists in the
political parties. Seventh Schedule
(b) can fulfil the desire of any political party (d) constitutionally embedded differences
between the status of different states.
to be in power.
(c) ensures fair and ethical means to win
75. Which of the elements of the ‘Rule of Law’
elections.
as conceived by Dicey are applicable to the
(d) provides incentive to the political parties Indian political system?
to voice the concern of the people. 1. The result of the ordinary law of the land
is Constitution
72. Who among these enjoys all the privileges 2. Equality before Law
and immunities that are available to a 3. Absence of arbitrary power

member of Parliament?
given below.
(a) Chief Election Commissioner
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Chief Vigilance Commissioner (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Attorney General (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Comptroller and Auditor General (d) 1, 2 and 3

76. The right to compensation in case of 78. With reference to the Lokpal and
acquisition of the private property by the Lokayuktas Act (2013), consider the
State is guaranteed : following statements:
1. Lokpal consists of a Chairperson with a
1. When the state acquires the property of a
maximum of 8 members of which 50%
minority educational institution.
are to be judicial members.
2. When the state acquires the property
2. 50% of the members of the Lokpal are
which is in name of a woman head of the
from amongst the SCs, the STs, the
family. OBCs, minorities and women.
3. When the State acquires the land held by 3. The Prime Minister of India, does not
a person under his personal cultivation, come under the purview of the Lokpal.
subject to statutory ceiling limits. Which of the statements given above are
4. When the state acquires the land which correct?
belongs to any religious organization. (a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only 79. Which of the following commissions/
(c) 1 and 3 only committee accepted "language" as the
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only criteria for reorganization of states?
1. Dhar Commission
77. Which of the following provisions of the 2. JVP Committee
Indian Constitution reveal the secular 3. Fazl Ali Commission
character of Indian State? Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
1. Equality of opportunity for all citizens in
(a) 1 only
matters of public employment
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. No religious instruction to be provided
(c) 3 only
in any State maintained educational
(d) 2 and 3 only
institution
3. Rights of all minorities to establish and 80. In which of the following cases did the
administer educational institutions of Supreme Court hold that 'the harmony and
their choice balance between the Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the code and Directive Principles of State Policy is an
given below. essential feature of the basic structure of the

Constitution'?
(a) 1 only
(a) Minerva Mills case
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Kesavananda Bharati case
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Golaknath Case
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) Champakam Dorairajan case

81. Arrange the following States in increasing 85. Consider the following statements regarding
order of Lok Sabha constituencies they have: State Human Rights Commission:
1. Bihar
1. It can inquire into violation of human
2. West Bengal
3. Maharashtra rights only in respect of subjects
4. Gujarat mentioned in State List of the Seventh
Select the correct answer using the code schedule.
given below.
(a) 1-4-2-3 2. It can intervene in any proceeding
(b) 4-1-2-3 involving allegation of violation of
(c) 3-2-1-4 human rights pending before a court.
(d) 2-1-4-3
correct?
82. With the reference to the National Human
Rights Commission, consider the following (a) 1 only
statements: (b) 2 only
1. It consists of a chairman and ten other (c) Both 1 and 2
members. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. A serving judge of the Supreme Court
can be appointed as its member.
3. The chairman and members are 86. Which of the following directives is/are
appointed by the president on the provided under the Constitution of India?
cabinet's recommendation.
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. To promote international peace and
correct? security.
(a) 2 only 2. To provide adequate facilities for
(b) 2 and 3 only
instruction in the mother-tongue at the
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 primary stage of education to children
belonging to linguistic minority groups.
83. Consider the following functionaries of NITI 3. Duty of the Union to promote the spread
Aayog: of the Hindi language.
1. Chairperson
2. Vice-chairperson
3. Special Invitees given below.
4. Chief Executive Officer (a) 1 only
Which of the above are appointed by the (b) 2 and 3 only
Prime Minister?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
87. Which of the following were members of the
Interim Government formed in 1946?
84. Which of the following writs can be issued
against both public authorities as well as 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
private individuals or bodies: 2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
1. Habeas corpus 3. C. Rajagopalachari
2. Prohibition
3. Quo Warranto
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below: (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

88. India is a democratic republic. In the context 92. Which of the following is/are the
significance(s) of Fundamental Duties under
of Indian polity, the term 'Republic' implies:
Part IV-A of Indian Constitution?
1. vesting of political sovereignty in the 1. They serve as a warning against anti-
people. social and anti-national activities.
2. They help the courts in examining and
2. all public offices being opened to every determining the constitutional validity of
citizen without any discrimination. a law.
3. They protect the liberties and freedoms
of the people against invasion by the
correct? State.
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
89. An open competition system of selection and 93. Which of the following Directive Principles
of State Policy were not a part of the original
recruitment of Civil Servants was first
constitution?
introduced by: 1. To promote equal justice and to provide
(a) Charter Act of 1853 free legal aid to the poor.
2. To protect and improve the environment
(b) Charter Act of 1833 and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
(c) Regulating Act of 1773 3. To promote voluntary formation,
democratic control and professional
(d) Pitt's India Act of 1784
management of co-operative societies.
90. Constitution of which of the following given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
bodies was recommended by the (b) 2 and 3 only
Santhanam Committee Report (1962-1964)? (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Central Information Commission
(b) Central Vigilance Commission 94. Which of the following compulsorily play a
(c) National Human Rights Commission role in the passage of a Constitutional
Amendment bill?
(d) Election Commission
1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
91. Which of the following acts gave recognition 3. Legislative Assemblies
4. Legislative Councils
to the Portfolio system in India? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Government of India Act of 1858 given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Indian Councils Act of 1861
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Indian Councils Act of 1892 (c) 3 and 4 only
(d) Charter Act of 1853 (d) 1 2, 3 and 4

95. Consider the following statements with 98. Article 15 and 16 of the Constitution of India
reference to a Financial Emergency: provide exceptions to the general rule of
1. The satisfaction of the President in non-discrimination and equality of
declaring a Financial Emergency is final opportunity. Which of the following groups
and not questionable in a court of law. are explicitly mentioned in the above
2. A resolution for its continuation beyond provisions?
one year must be passed by either House 1. Women and Children
of Parliament by a simple majority. 2. Economically weaker sections
3. No Financial Emergency has been 3. Religious Minorities
declared so far in India. Select the correct answer using the code
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
99. Which of the following constitutional
amendments are related to or affect
96. Which of the following can be included in
fundamental duties?
the definition of “State” used in different
1. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act
provisions concerning the fundamental
2. 44th Constitutional Amendment Act
rights? 3. 96th Constitutional Amendment Act
1. National Council Of Educational Select the correct answer using the code
Research And Training (NCERT) given below.
2. Public Sector Units (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Panchayats (b) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (c) 1 only
given below. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 100. With reference to the procedure for approval
(c) 1 and 3 only and continuance of national emergency,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 consider the following statements:
1. The proclamation of Emergency must be
97. With reference to the Preamble to the approved by both the Houses of
Constitution of India, consider the following Parliament within one month from the
statements: date of its issue.
1. It is neither a source of power nor a 2. Every resolution approving the
prohibition upon the powers of continuance of emergency must be
legislature. passed by either House of Parliament by
2. It is non-justiciable in courts of law. a special majority.
3. For the first time, the amendability of 3. A resolution disapproving its
the Preamble was upheld in the Berubari continuation must be passed by either
Case. House of Parliament by a simple
Which of the statements given above is/are majority.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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(d) 3 only (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(b) Special majority of Parliament

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created to promote cooperation among bodies?

states. 1. National Commission for Backward

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all zonal councils. 2. State Public Service Commission

3. Its decisions are binding on the state 3. Central Vigilance Commission

governments. 4. National Human Rights Commission

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(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Cabinet

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activity. 'asymmetric federalism' arises because of:

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