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1. With reference to No-Confidence Motion, 4. With reference to Indian Constitution,
consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. A No-Confidence Motion should state 1. The corporations or the companies
the reasons for its adoption in the Lok
created by the Central Government are
Sabha.
immune from state taxation.
2. It can be moved against the entire
2. The property or income of a state is
council of ministers as well as against an
exempted from Central taxation.
individual minister.
3. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the Which of the statements given above is/are
council of ministers must resign from correct?
the office. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
not correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
5. As per the directions given by the Supreme
(c) 2 only
Court in S. R. Bommai case, which of the
(d) 2 and 3 only
following situations is/are not considered as
2. With reference to the Chairman of Rajya ground/s for proclamation of President's rule
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3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his 6. For a citizen of India, the duty to pay taxes is
powers and duties from: a:
(a) The Constitution of India (a) Fundamental Duty
(b) The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of (b) Legal obligation
Business of Lok Sabha (c) Constitutional obligation
(c) Parliamentary conventions
(d) Moral obligation
(d) All of the above

7. Which of the following is/are the 10. Which Indian city was named as "the
constitutional provisions facilitating Union National Earth Hour Capital 2015"?
control over the States? (a) Thane
(b) Coimbatore
1. All India Services
(c) Chandigarh
2. National Development council
(d) Allahabad
3. Zonal Councils
4. Grants-in-aid
Select the correct answer using the code 11. One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha
given below. from the Vidhan Parishad is:
(a) Power of impeachment
(a) 1 only
(b) Indirect election
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) Nomination of members
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Tenure of membership
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
12. With reference to Central Council of

8. Who among the following participate/s in Ministers, consider the following statements:
the election to the Legislative Council of a 1. Council of Ministers are collectively
State? responsible to the President.
2. Council of Ministers are collectively
1. Members of municipalities
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renewable energy.
Fundamental Rights of the citizens of
2. India is a permanent member of IRENA.
that state.
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

14. Which of the following departments of the 16. With reference to the power of judicial
Government of India are not under any review of high courts, consider the following
statements:
Ministry?
1. High court can review the laws enacted
1. Department of Disinvestment by state legislatures only and not the
2. Department of Space ones enacted by the Centre.
2. High court can not interpret the
3. Department of Pharmaceuticals
Constitution while reviewing any law or
4. Department of Atomic Energy order passed by the government, as
Select the correct answer using the code Supreme Court is the sole interpreter of
Constitution.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(b) 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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appropriated by States.
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(a) 1 only correct?
(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

19. The term "The Parrot Lady" which has been 22. The electoral college to elect the President of
in the news recently is: India consists of:
(a) A title given to a woman environmental 1. All the members of Lok Sabha
activist working to save parrot from 2. All the members of Legislative
getting vulnerable. Assemblies of states
(b) An award given by government of India 3. All the members of Rajya Sabha
to female artist in singing. 4. All the members of Legislative Councils
(c) A stone sculpture of a lady with parrot of states
on her back. Select the correct answer using the code
below.
(d) A female painter who got famous with
(a) 1 and 2 only
her painting exhibition recently.
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
20. With reference to Smart City Cities, consider (d) None of the above
he following statements:
1. Cities will be selected on the basis of
population and financial strength. 23. Which of the following duties have been
2. All the smart cities will be built from constitutionally prescribed for the Centre?
scratch on an altogether new area. 1. To protect every state against external
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4. Emergency provisions
whole of Indian Territory. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

25. Which of the following was/were the 28. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of
implications of the 73rd Constitutional calling attention motion is:
Amendment Act? (a) to call the attention of a Minister to any
1. Constituting Panchayats became matter of urgent public importance.
mandatory for states. (b) to allow a discussion on a definite matter
2. Fixing tenure of five years for
of urgent public importance.
Panchayants at all levels was made
(c) to let members raise discussion for short
mandatory.
durations without a formal motion or
given below. vote thereon.
(a) 1 only (d) to ask for the removal of a minister for
(b) 2 only inappropriate or violent behaviour.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
29. With reference to the power of the Speaker
to suspend the members from the House,
26. With reference to the Lok Sabha, consider consider the following statements:
the following statements: 1. It is a constitutional power of the
1. The Indian Constitution has provided for Speaker.
the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha.
2. Speaker must consult the Parliamentary
2. The quorum for the Lok Sabha is 10% of
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decision to disqualify a member of either Court.

House. (b) Judgment given by larger bench.
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not correct? the court.
(a) 1 only (d) Such situation has not been clarified by
(b) 1 and 3 only the Supreme Court or is provided under
(c) 2 and 3 only the Indian Constitution.
(d) 1, 2 and 3

31. With reference to Vice-President, consider 34. With reference to the office of Governor,
the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. In order to be eligible for election, a 1. A person can be appointed as Governor
person should be qualified for election of two states simultaneously.
as a member of the Rajya Sabha. 2. The Constitution prescribes that the
2. There is no specific provision in the President should consult the Chief
Indian Constitution regarding re-election minister of the state while appointing the
of Vice-President. Governor.
Which of the statements given is/are 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

1. The laws made by Parliament and state 35. With reference to Cabinet Committees,
legislatures are applicable to Indian consider the following statement:
citizens and their property in any part of 1. The establishment of cabinet committees
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residuary subjects lies with states. 3. District Planning Committees
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correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

37. The powers and status of Legislative Council 40. Article-262 of the Constitution provides for
are broadly equal to that of the Legislative the adjudication of Inter-state water disputes.
Assembly of a state in which of the Which of the following provisions in this
following matters? regards is/are correct?
1. Approval of ordinances issued by the 1. Parliament may by law provide for the
adjudication of any dispute or complaint.
governor.
2. Parliament cannot restrict Supreme
2. Consideration of the reports of the
Court or any other court to exercise
constitutional bodies.
jurisdiction in respect of such dispute.
3. Selection of ministers including the chief
minister
given below.
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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(b) Disregarding the Parliament
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) For not abiding by the advice of the
(c) 3 only
Prime Minister
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above

42. With reference to emergency provisions, 45. With reference to Indian Prime Minister,
1. The resolution disapproving the
continuation of emergency must be 1. He/She allocates portfolios among the
passed by both the houses of the
ministers and makes rules regarding
parliament.
2. The President may revoke a them.
proclamation of emergency by a
2. He/She has no role in the appointment of
subsequent proclamation without any
parliamentary approval. Chairman and members of Union Public
Service Commission.
correct?
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
43. With reference to elections to Panchayats, (c) Both 1 and 2

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(a) He should have been an advocate or
pleader for a minimum period of 10 correct?
years. (a) 1 Only
(b) He should be in the service of central or
state government. (b) 2 Only
(c) He should be recommended by the high (c) Both 1 and 2
court for appointment.
(d) All of the above (d) Neither 1 nor 2
47. With reference to Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao 49. Consider the following statements regarding
campaign, which of the following statements Parliamentary Proceedings:
is/are correct? 1. A starred question asked during the
1. It is being implemented all over the Question Hour requires a written answer
country. and cannot be followed by
2. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of supplementary questions.
Women and Child Development, 2. An unstarred question requires an oral
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare answer and hence supplementary
and Ministry of Human Resource questions can follow.
Development. 3. Question hour is not mentioned in the
3. Sukhanya Samriddhi Yojana is an Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
initiative under Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao Business in Lok Sabha.
campaign. Which of the statements given above is/are
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given below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
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correct? given below.

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(b) 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
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51. Consider the following statements with 53. With reference to Joint Sitting, consider the
reference to disqualification of election to following statements:
parliament: 1. The provision of joint sitting is not
1. The Constitution lays down the applicable to Constitutional Amendment
procedure to declare an election void, if bill .
a disqualified person is elected to the 2. In the absence of Speaker, Chairman of
Parliament. Rajya Sabha presides over the Joint
2. The Representation of the People Act, Sitting.
1951 enables the High Court to declare 3. At a joint sitting, only Lok Sabha can
an election void if a disqualified propose new amendments and not the
candidate is elected. Rajya Sabha.
correct?
correct?
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55. With reference to Public Accounts 57. Which of the following statements regarding
Committee (PAC), consider the following legislative councils is/are correct?
statements: 1. Parliament can abolish or create a
1. The members of PAC are elected from
Legislative Council if the concerned
the Lok Sabha only.
legislative assembly passes a resolution
2. It examines the annual audit reports of
to that effect with simple majority.
the CAG.
2. Parliament derives its power to
3. The committee examines public
create/abolish a legislative council from
expenditures from legal point of view
only but not from the point of view of Article 368.
economy. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.

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(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 both
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59. With reference to Centre-State relations, 62. With reference to Gram Nyayalayas,
1. The Governor of a state may with the
consent of the central government, 1. It has jurisdiction over both civil and
entrust to that government any of the criminal cases.
executive function of the state.
2. The Parliament can entrust the executive 2. The appeals against its decisions lie
function of the centre to a state even directly in High Courts.
without its consent.
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
60. With reference to the Council of States,
1. The parliament functioned as unicameral
till the first elections were held in 1952. 63. The control over posting, promotion and
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2. The origin of the second Chamber can
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61. With reference to appointments of judges to 64. With reference to 73rd amendment act of the
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constitution, a Gram Sabha is a body

statements:
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for ten years as an advocate in one or (b) The whole population of the villages
more high courts can be appointed as a
judge in a high court. under the Panchayat other than Children
Which of the statements given above is/are of less than five years.
correct?
(a) 1 only (c) The registered voters of the villages
(b) 2 only under the Panchayat.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None of the above.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

65. With reference to the model draft legislation 67. With reference to financial emergency,
“Eliminating Discrimination Against consider the following statements:
Persons Affected by Leprosy (EDPAL) Bill, 1. A resolution approving the proclamation
2015”, prepared by the law commission, of Financial Emergency can be passed
consider the following statements: by either House of Parliament by a
1. It prohibits the termination of simple majority.
employment of any person solely due to 2. Once approved, Financial Emergency
his/her association with Leprosy. continues for six months unless it is
2. The term „leper‟ and other such terms in extended by the Parliament.
all government and private documents 3. Financial Emergency was declared
should be replaced with „persons during the balance of payments crisis of
affected by Leprosy‟ or a similar term.
1991.
3. It ensures that persons affected by
Leprosy are guaranteed the right of
correct?
travel in public transport but not the
(a) 1 only
right to obtain a driving license.
(b) 1 and 2 only
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(d) 1 and 3 only
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(c) 2 only 68. With reference to the Cabinet Secretariat,

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citizens.
(c) It is India's Scorpene class submarine correct?
construction project in collaboration (a) 1 only
with France. (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) It is a project to re-establish age old (c) 1 and 2 only
cultural ties with maritime neighbours. (d) 1, 2 and 3

69. With reference to Cess, consider the 71. With reference to the office of Governor in a
following statements: state, consider the following statements:
1. Proceeds of cess are distributed on the
1. The ordinance making power of a
recommendation of Finance
Governor is a discretionary power.
Commission.
2. Cess before levying needs to be passed 2. The Governor cannot suspend or
through parliament by a simple majority. commute a death sentence.
3. Cess is earmarked for a particular Which of the statements given above is/are
purpose only and cannot be used for any
correct?
other purpose.
(a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
72. With reference to Centre-State relations,
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1. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act

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correct? (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 3 only

73. With reference to the President, consider the 75. Which of the following come under the
following statements: exclusive and original jurisdiction of the

Supreme Court of India?
1. He summons and presides over joint
1. Disputes related to election of members
sitting of both the houses of Parliament. of Parliament and State Legislatures.
2. He decides on disqualification of 2. Matters referred to the Finance
Commission.
members of Parliament under Tenth
3. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights of
Schedule.
citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Recovery of damage by a State
correct? Government against the Central
Government.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
given belw.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1, 3 and 4 only

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given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.

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

77. Which of the following subjects are included 80. With reference to appointment of ad hoc
in the Union list? judges in Supreme Court of India, consider
1. Theatres
2. Fisheries
3. Energy 1. There can be ad hoc judges for a
4. Insurance temporary period due to lack of quorum
5. Gambling
of the permanent judges.
given below. 2. The President can appoint an ad hoc
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only judge of the Supreme Court after
(b) 3 and 4 only consultation with the Chief Justice of
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only India.
3. The judge so appointed should be
qualified for appointment as a judge of
78. Consider the following statements with
reference to 'India Inclusive Innovation the High Court.
Fund': Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It is proposed by the National Innovation
correct?
Council to promote technological
innovation. (a) 1 only
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1. Presently base rate for banks is decided

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79. With reference to the office of Governor in

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emergency and financial powers any effect on marginal cost linked base
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analogous to the President of India. rate.

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2. He can appoint and remove the

Chairman and members of State Public
Service Commission. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

82. With reference to recently set up Mudra (a) He should not hold any other office of
bank, consider the following statements: profit.
1. Mudra bank has created a Credit (b) He is entitled to such emoluments,
allowances and privileges as may be
Guarantee corpus for guaranteeing loans determined by State Legislature.
being provided to the micro enterprises. (c) If same person is appointed as Governor
2. Mudra bank is not responsible for of two or more states, the emoluments
registration and regulation of MFIs, and allowances payable to him are
shared by the states in such proportion as
which is RBI's responsibility.
determined by President of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) His emoluments and allowances cannot
correct? be diminished during his term of office.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 86. With reference to the office of Chief
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Minister , consider the following statements:
1. He must prove his majority in state
legislative assembly before being
83. At the Union level, the subject of „urban
appointed as Chief Minister.
local government‟ is dealt by which of the
following ministries? 2. He holds office during the pleasure of
1. Ministry of Home Affairs the Governor.
2. Ministry of Defence Which of the statements given above is/are
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87. With reference to the Appellate Jurisdiction

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Emergency under article 352 of the

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1. Doctrine of Separation of Power 2. Supreme Court can grant Special Leave

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matter passed by any court in India

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(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
88. The recently launched Mission Indradhanush

85. Which of the following statements is not
correct regarding the office of Governor? covers which of the following sets of
vaccine preventable diseases?
(a) Diphtheria, Pertussis, Teatnus, Polio. 91. Which of the statements given below is/are
(b) Diphtheria, Whooping cough, Tetanus, correct regarding the ordinance making
Dengue. power of the President of India?
(c) Measles, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Polio. 1. It may come into force from a previous
(d) Tuberculosis, Leprosy, Mumps, date.

2. It can be issued even if one House is not
Hepatitis B.
in session.
89. Which of the following is true regarding given below.
blood rain? (a) 1 only
(a) It occurs in the areas having presence of (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Laterite soil. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) It occurs in the areas having presence of
loess soil. 92. Consider the following statements:
(c) It occurs due to the presence of spores of 1. There is mention of secretarial staff for
specific type of green species of each house of Parliament in the Indian
microalgae. Constitution.
(d) It occurs due to reaction of water with 2. Office of Whip is mentioned in the
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the presence of oxides of iron in the air.
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parliament, which of the following

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the Parliament?
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(a) 1 and 2 only 5. Judicial functions

(b) 1 and 3 only Select the answer using the code given
(c) 2 and 3 only below.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

94. Which of the following statements is/are true 96. Which of the following statements is not
correct regarding the special powers of
about 'Kyasanur Forest Disease'?
Rajya Sabha?
1. It is a viral disease that infects both (a) It empowers Parliament to make a law
animals and humans. even on a State subject.
(b) It approves resolutions for the
2. The virus can be transmitted from
continuation of emergency when the Lok
human to human. Sabha is not in session due to its
3. The vector for the disease transmission dissolution.
(c) It empowers Parliament to create an All
is an insect found in the Kyasanur forest
India Service by passing a resolution by
in Karnataka. a majority of not less than 2/3rd of the
Select the correct answer using the code total strength of the House.
(d) It initiates the removal of the Vice-
given below.
President.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
97. With reference to the Chairman of Rajya
(c) 2 and 3 only Sabha, consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only 1. Unlike the speaker of Loksabha, the
chairman of Rajyasabha does not have
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the power to suspend a member.
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95. With reference to the Real Estate (regulation withdraw form the House for the
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and development) Bill 2015, consider the remainder of the day's meeting.
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Real Estate Regulatory Authority at the

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98. Which of the following countries have

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2. Russia
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Which of the statements given above is/are 3. United Kingdom

4. Kazakhstan
correct?
(a) 1 only below.
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

99. With reference to High Courts in India, 100. With reference to the Advisory Jurisdiction
consider the following statements: of Supreme Court, consider the following
1. Delhi and Puducherry are the only union statements:
territories with their own high court. 1. The Supreme Court is bound to give
2. Both Tamilnadu and Andaman Nicobar opinion on all matters that the President
Islands come under the jurisdiction of may refer to.
Madras high court. 2. The opinion given by the Supreme Court
3. Recently three new high courts have on matters referred to it by the President
been constituted in Meghalaya, Manipur is binding on the President.
and Mizoram. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None
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vote in the first instance.

3. When a resolution for his removal is

under consideration he can speak and

take part in the proceedings, without

Select the correct answer using the code

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? (a) 1 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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12. With reference to Central Council of

4. Members of Panchayat Samiti Which of the statements given above is/are

Select the correct answer using the code correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(a) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 3 and 4 only

13. With reference to State Emergency, consider

the following statements:

following statements: State Emergency becomes inoperative

promote adoption and sustainable use of ceased to operate.

2. A State Emergency does not affect the

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(b) Chief justice of the High court of that

state in consultation with the Governor.

1. In the Scheduled areas, atleast one-half

(c) President in consultation with the High

of the seats in every panchayat are court.

(d) President in consultation with the

reserved for members of the scheduled

Governor and the High court.

2. The Gram Sabha shall be responsible for

18. Consider the following statements:

1. Corporation tax is levied and collected

implementation of development projects

by the Centre but appropriated by the

in the scheduled areas involving States.

2. Taxes on sale and purchase of

newspaper is levied, collected and

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Which of the above statements is/are governments.

Select the correct answer using the code

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

21. With reference to National emergency,

24. Which of the following are the essential

consider the following statements:

1. It can be declared even if security of

India is not under threat, but there is a

case of imminent danger.

2. If once proclaimed, it is applicable to the

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Which of the statements given above is/are