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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2021 – Test – 3180

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1. Which of the following is not correct with
reference to National Emergency?
(a) President can proclaim National
Emergency only after receiving a written
recommendation from the cabinet.
(b) Emergency can be extended for an
indefinite period with approval of
Parliament for every six months.
(c) Resolution approving the proclamation
of emergency must be passed by a
majority of two-thirds of the total
membership of the House.
(d) Revocation of National Emergency does
not require approval of the Parliament.
2. What could be the possible reasons for
democracy being the most prevalent and
better than other forms of government?
1. It provides for most stable form of
government.
2. It ensures quick and correct decision
making.
3. It extracts accountability from the
government.
4. It ensures the elimination of income
inequalities.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Which of the following Fundamental Rights
are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution
under the Right to Freedom?
1. Right to assemble peacefully
2. Right to form associations
3. Right to strike or effective bargaining
4. Right to life and personal liberty
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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4. In the context of seismic activity of earth,
what are swarms?
(a) The amount of energy released in
earthquake.
(b) Abrupt movement of geological
materials downhill in response to
gravity.
(c) Numerous earthquakes that occur locally
over an extended period, without a clear
sequence of high-intensity main quakes.
(d) A more or less continuous motion in the
Earth that is unrelated to an earthquake
and that has a period of 1.0 to 9.0
seconds.
5. 'Chak ho' was recently seen in news is a:
(a) bamboo dance of Mizoram.
(b) black rice variety of Manipur.
(c) traditional headgear of Assam.
(d) Buddhist festival of Sikkim.
6. Why India is described as a ‘Union of
States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’?
1. The Indian federation is the result of an
agreement among the states.
2. States have no right to secede from the
federation.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. If India decides to cede territory to any of its
neighbours, which of the following would be
used by the Parliament?
1. Article 2
2. Article 3
3. Article 368
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements about the 11. Which of the following can be identified as
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI): the major objectives of NITI Aayog?
1. It deals only with cases of corruption
1. Fostering cooperative federalism
and economic offenses.
2. Acting as a platform for the resolution of
2. The CBI's functioning is superintended
by the Central Vigilance Commission inter-departmental issues.
when the offenses being investigated 3. Integrating villages into developmental
come under the Prevention of Corruption processes.
Act, 1988.
4. To leverage India's demographic
Which of the statements given above is/are
dividend.
correct?
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code

(b) 2 only given below.

(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
9. Consider the following statements:
1. The Minor Forest Produce has been (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

defined under the Indian Forest Act,

1927. 12. Consider the following passage with
2. The government of India announces the reference to a writ issued by Supreme Court
Minimum Support Price (MSP) for
under Article 32:
various Minor Forest Produce on the
It is a command issued by a court to an
recommendations of Commission for
Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). authority directing it to perform a public
Which of the statements given above is/are duty imposed upon it by law. It can be issued
correct? when an authority vested with a power
(a) 1 only
improperly refuses to exercise it. It can be
(b) 2 only
issued to any kind of authority in respect of
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 any type of function – administrative,
legislative, quasi-judicial, judicial. It is used
10. The maximum seats in the Lok Sabha are to enforce the performance of public duties
552. However, there are a total of 545
by public authorities.
members. If only 300 members are present at
The above passage refers to which of the
the time of voting, then a constitutional
amendment bill under Article 368 must be following writ?
supported by a minimum of: (a) Prohibition
(a) 273 members (b) Certiorari
(b) 200 members
(c) Mandamus
(c) 276 members
(d) Quo-Warranto
(d) 368 members
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13. Consider the following statements: 16. Consider the following statements about
1. 'Due process of Law' provides for
Members of Parliament Local Area
judicial scrutiny against arbitrary action
of executive only. Development Scheme (MPLADS):
2. The procedure established by law 1. Under MPLADS, Rs. 5 crore is
provides judicial scrutiny against
arbitrary actions of both legislative and transferred directly to each Member of
executive. Parliament for developmental work in
3. Article 21 of the Indian Constitution
his/her constituency.
explicitly mentions the 'procedure
established by law'. 2. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha and
Which of the statements given above is/are Lok Sabha are not entitled under this
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only scheme.
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. Ministry of Statistics & Programme
(c) 3 only
implementation is the nodal ministry to
(d) 1, 2 and 3
implement this Scheme.
14. Constitution prescribes imposition of
Which of the statements given above is/are
Presidents Rule in a state if:
1. The state fails to comply with any correct?
direction from the Centre. (a) 1, 2 and 3
2. The President is satisfied that the
government of a state cannot be carried (b) 3 only
on in accordance with the provisions of (c) 1 and 2 only
this Constitution.
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. There is an occurrence of a violent
incident disrupting law and order.
Select the correct answer using the code 17. With reference to CollabCAD, recently seen
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only in news, consider the following statements:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It is a software system launched
(c) 1 and 3 only
Department of Science & Technology.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Its aim is to provide a platform to the
15. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India has
students of Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs)
been mulling over the idea of
introducing Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) across country to create and modify 3D
which aims to: designs.
(a) increase liquidity in the market to
enhance aggregate demand. Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) absorb additional liquidity with the correct?
banks by allowing them to park funds
(a) 1 only
with the RBI.
(c) increase the savings in the economy by (b) 2 only
providing new instruments. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) boost the slowing economy by
mobilizing investments in infrastructure (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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18. Consider the following statements: 21. Which of the following is correct with
1. The Constitution of India only mentions reference to Financial Emergency under
the office of the Chief Election Article 360?
(a) The proclamation of Financial
Commissioner (CEC) and not the
Emergency by the President cannot be
Election Commissioners (EC). questioned in any court.
2. The CEC has overriding powers while (b) Proclamation declaring financial
deciding upon any matter or issue. emergency can be approved only by Lok
3. Both CEC and ECs enjoy the security of Sabha.
tenure. (c) Proclamation of financial emergency can
be passed by a simple majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) The Parliament can make laws on the
correct? state subjects during Financial
(a) 1 only Emergency.
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 22. Consider the following statements:
(d) None 1. Chairpersons of the National Human
Rights Commission (NHRC) and State
Human Rights Commission (SHRC) are
19. The Indian Constitution ensures appointed by the President of India.
1. Individual Freedom 2. Only the President of India can remove
2. Social Justice the chairpersons of NHRC and SHRC.
3. Community Based Rights Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 23. Interest groups seek to promote the interests
of a particular section or group of society.
They can be of two types, promotional
20. It was an erstwhile princely state ruled by
interest group, and sectional interest group.
Chogyal dynasty. It became a ‘protectorate’ Which of the following is/are a typical
of India In 1947 after the lapse of British example of a sectional interest group?
paramountcy. It became an integral part of 1. Professional bodies such as that of
India through a referendum. Recently it was lawyers or doctors
in news due to a controversial advertisement 2. Trade unions
3. A group fighting against bonded labor or
by the Delhi Government.
caste discrimination
Which of the following states/UT is being Select the correct answer using the code
described in the above passage? given below.
(a) Assam (a) 1 only
(b) Sikkim (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Ladakh (c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Arunachal Pradesh

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24. Which of the following events may lead to 27. With reference to the integration of erstwhile
the loss of Indian citizenship for an princely states, consider the following pairs:
individual? Princely State Mode of integration
1. When an Indian citizen voluntarily 1. Hyderabad : Referendum
acquires the citizenship of another 2. Junagarh : Police action
country 3. Kashmir : Instrument of
2. If the citizen has shown disloyalty to the Accession
Constitution of India Which of the pairs given above is/are
3. If he is a minor whose parents have
correctly matched?
renounced Indian citizenship
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 3 only
given below.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
28. Which of the following pairs:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Festival State

25. Which of the following is/are the federal 1. Ambubachi Mela : Assam

features in the Indian Constitution? 2. Chaitra Jatra : Odisha

1. Single Constitution 3. Vishu : Uttar Pradesh
2. Bicameralism 4. Rangoli Bihu : Jharkhand
3. Integrated judiciary Which of the pairs given above are correctly
Select the correct answer using the code matched?
given below. (a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

29. Which of the following statements in the

26. Consider the following statements in the
context of the Comptroller and Auditor
context of NITI Aayog:
1. It is an extra-constitutional body. General (CAG) of India is not correct?

2. It provides both directional and policy (a) It is authorised to audit Contingency

inputs but not technical advice. Fund of India.
3. It provides a collaborative and "bottom- (b) CAG submits annual audit report to the
up" approach. President of India.
Which of the statements given above are (c) CAG compiles and maintains accounts
correct?
of both central and state governments.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(d) CAG is removed by the President on the
(b) 2 and 3 only
same grounds and in the same manner as
(c) 1, 2 and 3
a Supreme Court judge
(d) None
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30. Which of the following statements in the 32. In reference to Special Officer for Linguistic
Minorities, consider the following
context of the National Commission for
statements:
Backward Classes (NCBC) is not correct? 1. Originally, the Constitution of India did
(a) The NCBC has been conferred a not provide for this office.
2. The office falls under the Ministry of
constitutional status.
Minority Affairs.
(b) It investigates the matters 3. It submits annual reports to the central
government.
of constitutional and legal safeguards for
Which of the statements given above are
both the OBCs (Other Backward correct?
Classes) and Anglo-Indians. (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) The conditions of service and tenure of
(c) 1, 2 and 3
office of the members of NCBC are (d) None

determined by the President.

33. In the context of the Constitution and Polity
(d) It presents the annual report to the of a country, which of the following is/are
President of India. correct?
1. A Constitution determines the
relationship among people living in a
31. With reference to Overseas Citizen of India territory and also the relationship
between the people and government.
(OCI) Cardholder, consider the following
2. A country that has a Constitution may
statements: not necessarily be democratic.
1. A citizen of another country who was a 3. A constitution lays down limits on the
powers of the government.
citizen of India at any time after the Select the correct answer using the code
commencement of the Constitution is given below.
(a) 1 only
eligible to become OCI cardholder.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. OCI cardholders are entitled to multiple (c) 1, 2 and 3
entry lifelong visa for visiting India for (d) 1 and 2 only

any purpose. 34. Second Schedule of the Constitution deals

3. OCI cardholders enjoy the right to with the emoluments and privileges of:
1. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in
equality of opportunity in matters of
the states
public employment. 2. Prime Minister
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Judges of the High Courts
4. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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35. The Supreme Court is bound to declare a law 38. Which of the following cultural and
as invalid if it violates: educational rights are guaranteed by the
1. Fundamental Rights constitution for the protection of the interest
2. Directive Principles of State Policy of minorities?
3. Fundamental Duties 1. Right to establish and administer
Select the correct answer using code given educational institutions of their choice.
below. 2. Right to conserve language, script or
culture of their own.
(a) 1 only
3. Right to impart education to their
(b) 1 and 2 only
children in their own language.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
36. Consider the following pairs: (b) 2 and 3 only
Case Outcome/Judgement (c) 1 and 3 only
1. Shankari : Parliament can abridge (d) 1, 2 and 3
Prasad case any of the
Fundamental Rights 39. Indian Constitution employs the expression
2. Keshvanand : Evolution of Basic 'Proclamation of Emergency' to denote:
Bharti Case structure doctrine (a) National Emergency only
3. Minerva : Fundamental Rights (b) President's Rule only
Mills Case and the Directive (c) Financial Emergency only
Principles should be (d) National Emergency and President's
balanced Rule
Which of the pairs given above is/are
40. Which of the following term in the Preamble
correctly matched?
best describes the notion that 'The people of
(a) 1 and 2 only
India should behave as if they are members
(b) 2 only
of the same family'?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) Equity
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Integrity
(c) Equality
37. Consider the following statements: (d) Fraternity
1. Only Parliament shall have the power to
make laws restricting the application of 41. Which of the following cases may be
Fundamental Rights to members of considered as a violation of Fundamental
armed forces. Rights guaranteed under Article 19?
2. Both Parliament and State Legislature 1. Prohibiting women from opening up a
shall have powers to make laws for new IT office.
prescribing punishment for offenses 2. Forcing people from certain castes to
such as traffic in human beings and perform traditional occupations.
forced labor. 3. Denial of general information regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are the administration of government.
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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54. Which of the following can be included in 58. Consider the following statements:
the definition of “State” used in different 1. In a federation, the powers of the federal
provisions concerning the fundamental and provincial governments are clearly
rights? demarcated.
1. Public Sector Banks 2. In India, Union and State Governments
2. Electricity Boards have exclusive jurisdiction on their
3. District Planning Boards respective subjects under all
circumstances.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. The devolution of powers to the local
given below.
government bodies has diluted the spirit
(a) 1 and 2 only
of federalism in India.
(b) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
55. The idea of a Constituent Assembly of India (c) 1 only
was first put forward by: (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawahar lal Nehru 59. Which of the following is/are the features of
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the
(d) M. N. Roy Indian Constitution?
1. They are absolute and sacrosanct.
56. The term 'Cytokine storm' recently seen in 2. They are available against the arbitrary
news is related to: action of state only.
(a) Over production of immune cells. 3. They are enforceable only in the High
(b) Over-bleeding in haemophilic patient. Courts and the Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Over-production of glucose leading to
given below.
enhanced blood sugar.
(a) 3 only
(d) Reduced oxygen levels causing hypoxic
(b) 1 and 3 only
situation.
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) None of the above
57. Consider the following statements regarding
Article 13 of the Indian Constitution: 60. Consider the following statements:
1. The power of judicial review of the 1. India International Exchange Limited
Supreme Court and High court is (India INX) is India's first international
derived from it. exchange.
2. Article 13 exempts all Constitutional 2. It is a subsidiary of the National Stock
Amendment acts from Judicial Review. Exchange (NSE).
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
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61. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly 64. Consider the following provisions in
matched? Directive Principles of State Policy:
Mars Mission Country
1. To secure opportunities for heathy
1. Tianwen-1 : Japan
development of children.
2. InSight : USA
2. To promote equal justice and provide
3. Mars Express : European Space Agency
Select the correct answer using the code free legal aid to the poor.
given below. 3. To minimise inequalities in income,
(a) 2 only status, facilities and opportunities.
(b) 1 and 3 only
4. To protect and improve the environment
(c) 2 and 3 only
and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above given provisions were

62. Which of the following are the rights of the added by the 42nd Constitutional
accused (of a criminal offence) as Amendment Act, 1976?
guaranteed by the Indian Constitution? (a) 1 and 3 only
1. No person would be punished for the
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
same offense more than once.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
2. No person shall be asked to give
evidence against himself or herself. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

3. No criminal law shall declare any action

as illegal from a backdate. 65. With reference to the type of majorities in
Select the correct answer using the code Parliament, consider the following pairs:
given below.
Majority Required for
(a) 1 only
1. Simple : Resolution for removal of
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only Majority Vice-President in Rajya

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Sabha

2. Absolute : Widening the jurisdiction
63. Which of the following states have been the Majority on the Supreme Court
former union territories?
3. Special : Abolition or creation of
1. Himachal Pradesh
Majority legislative councils in
2. Manipur
3. Haryana states

4. Tripura Which of the pairs given above is/are not

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

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66. Consider the following statements about 68. Consider the following statement with

PM-CARES Fund: reference to the International Council on the

1. Prime Minister is the ex-officio Monuments and Sites (ICOSMOS):

1. It is a global inter-governmental
Chairman of the PM-CARES Fund.
organisation dedicated to
2. The fund has been declared "public
promoting scientific techniques for the
authority" under RTI by Chief
conservation of archaeological heritage
Information Commissioner. across the world.
3. Donations in PM-CARES Fund shall be 2. It is an advisory body to UNESCO for
treated as CSR under Companies Act, cultural heritage, in particular for the

2013. implementation of the World Heritage

Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. It is headquartered in Paris, France.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/ are
(a) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

67. Consider the following statements in the

69. Consider the following statements with
context of the Finance Commission:
respect to Preamble of the Constitution of
1. It is a constitutional body formed under
India:
Article 280 of the constitution.
1. The Preamble is based on the 'Objective
2. The constitution specifies the Resolution' moved by Jawaharlal Nehru
qualifications of members of the in the Constitution Assembly.
commission. 2. The Preamble has been amended only

3. Finance Commission is the final twice so far.

3. In the Berubari Union case (1960),
authority to certify the net proceeds of
Supreme Court held that Preamble is a
the taxes.
part of the Constitution.
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 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

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70. Consider the following statements regarding 73. Consider the following statements with
Right to Equality guaranteed under Part III respect to Fundamental Duties:
of the Indian Constitution: 1. The Fundamental Duties were inspired
by the Constitution of the USA.
1. It aims at establishing social equality.
2. They can be enforced by a law made by
2. It provides for reservation of seats for the Parliament.
SC/ST in Parliament and State 3. The Fundamental Duties have been
Legislature. amended only once since their
Which of the statements given above is/are incorporation in the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 and 3 only

74. Recently the Directorate General of Foreign

71. Which of the following statements are
Trade notified procedure for the quota
correct in the context of the National
allocation for import of Calcined Pet Coke.
Emergency in India? In this context, consider the following
1. President can issue ordinances on state statements regarding Pet Coke:
subject if Parliament is not in session. 1. It is a carbon-rich solid material derived
2. The Center becomes entitled to give after the burning of coal.
2. It is more eco-friendly and less polluting
executive directions to state on any
than traditional coal.
matter.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. President can cancel the transfer of correct?
finances from Centre to state. (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 only
given below. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 75. With reference to the classification of the
(c) 1 and 3 only states, consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. After Independence, all the states were
classified into four groups.
2. Group classification was abolished on
72. Which of the following organizations
the recommendations of the Fazl Ali
publish Index to measure traffic congestion
Commission.
in various cities across the world? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) International Road Congress correct?
(b) United Nations Road Safety (a) 1 only
Collaboration (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) TomTom
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Brake the road safety charity

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76. Consider the following statements about the
Central Zoo Authority:
1. It is a statutory body under the Ministry
of Environment, Forest & Climate
79. 'To provide early childhood care and
education for all children until they complete
the age of six years' is a provision made in

Change. the
2. Prime Minister is the ex-officio
(a) Fundamental Duties
Chairperson of Central Zoo Authority.
3. It has the right to recognize and (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
derecognize zoos in India. (c) Fundamental Rights
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Eleventh Schedule
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only 80. Which of the following provisions are stated
(c) 2 and 3 only
in the Fundamental Duties?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. To protect and improve the natural
77. Which of the following issues can be taken environment.
up by the National Human Rights
2. To protect monuments which are
Commission (NHRC)?
1. Issues of manual scavenging declared to be of national importance.
2. Problems faced by Notified and 3. To uphold and protect the sovereignty,
Denotified Tribes
unity and integrity of India.
3. Issues related to the right to health
Select the correct answer using the codes 4. To promote harmony and spirit of
given below. brotherhood.
(a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using code given
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 below.
(d) 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

78. Which of the following requires a
Constitutional amendment under Article 368 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
of the constitution? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
1. Election of the President and its manner.
2. Admission or establishment of new
states. 81. Which of the following was considered as
3. Changes in representation of states in 'heart and soul of the constitution' by Dr. B.
Parliament.
R. Ambedkar?
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) Right to life and personal liberty
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Right to equality
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Right to freedom of religion
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Right to constitutional remedies

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82. Who among the following is/are eligible to 85. Which of the following statements in the
get registered as a citizen of India? context of the Central Vigilance
1. A person of Indian origin who is Commission (CVC) is correct?
ordinarily resident in any country or (a) It was established through an act of the
place outside undivided India. Parliament in the year 2005.
2. A person who is married to a citizen of (b) It consists of a Central Vigilance
India and is ordinarily resident in India Commissioner (chairperson) and not
for two years. more than two vigilance commissioners.
3. A person of full age and capacity who (c) Central Vigilance Commissioner can
was earlier an Indian citizen, and is only be removed in the manner similar
ordinarily resident in India for twelve to that of a Supreme Court Judge.
months. (d) CVC has to present a report on its
Select the correct answer using the code performance annually to the Central
given below. Government.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 86. With reference to the International Monetary
(c) 1 and 3 only and Finance Committee, consider the
(d) 2 only following statements:
1. It is the ministerial-level committee of
83. Which of the following is not correct with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
reference to the rights guaranteed under the 2. India is yet to become a member of the
Right to Freedom of Religion? committee.
(a) It includes right not to follow any
Which of the statements given above is/ are
religion.
correct?
(b) It is subject to limitations in order to
(a) 1 only
protect public order, morality and health.
(b) 2 only
(c) It also includes persuading people to
(c) Both 1 and 2
convert from one religion to another.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) It provides for absolute protection from
government interference in religious
87. Which of the following Fundamental Rights
matters.
under Part III of the Indian Constitution are
available only to Indian citizens?
84. Jawaharlal Nehru was the chairman of which
1. Right to elementary education
of the following committees of the
2. Right to freedom of speech and
constituent assembly?
expression
1. Union Powers Committee
3. Right against discrimination on the
2. States Committee
grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or
3. Union Constitution Committee
place of birth.
4. Rules of Procedure Committee
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, 2 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

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88. Directive Principles of State Policy provides 91. Consider the following statements in the
for context of the National Commission for
1. the goals and objectives that a society Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):
should adopt. 1. It is established under the Protection of
2. the rights that individuals should enjoy Children from Sexual Offences
apart from the Fundamental Rights. (POCSO) Act, 2012.
3. the policies that the government should 2. It is a multi-membered body with at least
adopt.
two women in the commission.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
89. Consider the following pairs regarding the
members of the first cabinet in free India 92. Consider the following statements about the
(1947) and the portfolios held by them: Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Members of first Portfolios held Employment Guarantee Act & Scheme:
cabinet 1. It guarantees a minimum of 150 days of
1. Jawahar Lal : Scientific wage employment to every household.
Nehru Research 2. Gram Panchayats are responsible for the
2. Maulana Abul : Education identification of projects while Gram
Kalam Azad Sabhas are responsible for social audit of
3. Vallabhai Patel : Information &
all the projects.
Broadcasting
3. At least one-third of the beneficiaries of
Which of the pairs given above is/are
the Scheme shall be women who have
correctly matched?
registered for work under the Scheme.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3 only
90. Consider the following statements in the (c) 2 and 3 only
context of the Central Information (d) 1 only
Commission (CIC):
1. The CIC was first constituted as an 93. Consider the following objectives:
executive body and later given the 1. Liberty of worship
statutory status. 2. Dignity of the nation
2. While inquiring, the commission has the 3. Equality of status
powers of a civil court. 4. Political Liberty
3. It can take disciplinary actions against Which of the above-given objectives are
the errant official. stated in the Preamble to the Constitution of
Which of the statements given above is/are
India?
correct?
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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94. Consider the following pairs: 97. Which of the following statements is correct
Constitutional Outcome in the context of the provisions of the Lokpal
Amendment
and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 ?
1. 61st : Reduced voting age
(a) Lokpal has Suo motu power to proceed
Amendment Act from 21 years to 18
years against any public servant.
2. 86th : Fundamental duty (b) There is no provision for the attachment
Amendment Act of parents for and confiscation of property of public
educating the child
servants which were acquired by corrupt
3. 52nd : Disqualifications
means.
Amendment Act on the ground of
defection (c) The office of Prime Minister has been
Which of the pairs given above is/are brought under the purview of the
correctly matched? Lokpal.
(a) 3 only
(d) Anonymous complaints are considered
(b) 1 and 2 only
by the Lokpal.
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
98. In the context of the Constitution of India,
95. Consider the following statements: the objective of 'justice - social, economic
1. Fundamental Rights can be amended by
and political' is explicitly mentioned in
the parliament only through a
constitutional amendment act. (a) Preamble only
2. Any amendment to Fundamental Rights (b) Directive Principles of State Policy only
requires a special majority of Parliament (c) Both Preamble and Directive Principles
along with the consent of half of the of State Policy
state legislatures.
(d) Neither Preamble nor Directive
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Principles of State Policy
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 99. Which of the following are the features of
(c) Both 1 and 2 Parliamentary Form of Government in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
India?

96. Which of the following diseases can be 1. Sovereignty of Parliament

vertically transmitted from mother to foetus? 2. Collective responsibility of the executive
1. Zika to the legislature
2. Ebola 3. Periodic dissolution of Parliament
3. HIV
Select the correct answer using the code
4. Rubella
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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100. Which of the following is/are correct in the
context of rights in a democracy?
1. Rights are reasonable claims of persons
recognized by society and sanctioned by
law.
2. Rights protect minorities from the
oppression of the majority.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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