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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2021 – Test – 31

3179
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1. Consider the following statements with 4. Consider the following statements regarding
regard to the State Council of Ministers: Union Ministers:
1. The constitution specifies the size of the 1. A person cannot become a minister
state council of ministers and the without being a Member of Parliament
ranking of ministers. (MP).
2. The advice tendered by the ministers to 2. The salaries and allowances of ministers
the Governor shall not be inquired into are mentioned in the Constitution.
in any court. 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

5. Consider the following statements with

2. Consider the following statements with
regard to Vice-President’s role as Chairman
reference to Public Accounts Committee:
of the Rajya Sabha:
1. The committee was set up under the
provisions of Government of India Act 1. He is the final authority on the
1919. interpretation of the Constitution and the
2. Speaker is the ex- officio chairman of Rules of Procedure for all house-related
the committee matters.
3. A minister cannot be a member of the 2. His rulings constitute precedents which
committee. are of a binding nature.
Which of the statements given above 3. He determines whether a Rajya Sabha
is/are not correct? member stands to be disqualified on
(a) 1 only grounds of defection.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 2 only correct?
(d) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Consider the following statements with (c) 1 and 3 only
reference to the Supreme Court of India: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The advice of the Supreme Court on any
dispute arising out of any pre- 6. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives
constitutional treaty is not binding on the his/her powers and duties from:
President.
1. The Constitution of India
2. The court must tender its opinion to the
2. The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
President if he/she refers matters related
Business of Lok Sabha
to any question of law or fact of public
3. Parliamentary Conventions
importance.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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7. Consider the following statements with
reference to pesticides in India:
1. Pesticides in India are regulated under
the Insecticides Act, 1968.
2. The use of pesticides is banned by the
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.
3. Pesticides in India cannot be advertised
and promoted.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
8. Consider the following statements with
reference to Consolidated Sinking Fund:
1. It is a reserve fund created by the states
with RBI as a buffer for repayment of
their liabilities.
2. This fund is maintained in the public
account and is not to be used for any
other purpose, except for the redemption
of loans.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Consider the following statements with
respect to Vote of Credit:
1. It is granted for meeting an unexpected
demand upon the resources of India.
2. It is an extraordinary grant and the
details of the demand are not ordinarily
given in a budget.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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10. Who among the following are 'service
voters' which are eligible to cast their vote
either through postal ballot or through proxy
voting?
1. Non-resident Indians
2. Members of armed forces
3. Indian diplomats posted abroad
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. With respect to Lok Adalats, consider the
following statements:
1. It has been given statutory status under
the Legal Services Authorities Act,
1987.
2. The award by the Lok Adalat is not
binding and it is appealable.
3. There is no strict application of
procedural laws like the Civil Procedure
Code and the Evidence Act while
assessing the claim by Lok Adalat.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
12. Consider the following statements with
reference to National Migrant Information
System:
1. It a central online repository on migrant
workers designed to facilitate their
seamless movement across States.
2. It is developed by NITI Aayog.
3. It can be used for contact tracing and
movement monitoring during COVID-
19.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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13. Consider the following statements regarding 16. Consider the following pairs:
the office of Speaker in the Lok Sabha:
Ethnic Groups in news Country
1. The date of the election of the Speaker is
fixed by the Pro-tem Speaker. 1. Uighurs : China
2. The Speaker being a member of the
ruling party vacates his office as soon as 2. Oromo : Iraq
the Lok Sabha is dissolved.
3. Kurds : Ethiopia
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? Which of the pairs given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correctly matched?
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
14. To provide independence to Judiciary, the
removal of judges of the Supreme Court and (d) 1, 2 and 3
High Courts is made extremely difficult by
the constitution. In this context, which of the
following statements are correct? 17. The power to appoint delimitation
1. A Chief Justice of High Court can be commission for the delimitation of
removed only on the ground of proven
constituencies is conferred on:
misbehavior or incapacity.
2. A motion containing the charges against (a) Election Commission of India
the judge must be approved by a special (b) State Election Commission
majority in both houses of the
parliament. (c) The President
3. No High Court Judge has been removed (d) The Parliament
from the office so far.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 18. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 and 2 only regard to the election of President:
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 1. The voting in the election of the
(d) 1 and 3 only President is done by open ballot.
2. The Election of the President is held
15. Consider the following statements regarding
the division of power of taxation between according to the principle of First Past
the Centre and the States: the post system.
1. The power of taxation on subjects
enumerated in the concurrent list lies 3. Provisions of NOTA are not applicable
exclusively with the Parliament. in the presidential election.
2. The power to impose taxes on subjects
Which of the statements given above is/ are
not enumerated in any list is vested with
the state legislatures. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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19. The Indian Constitution has not adopted the
system of proportional representation for the
election of members of Lok Sabha and
Legislative Assemblies because:
1. Difficult for the voters to understand the
complexity of the system.
2. Multiple political parties in India will
lead to instability in government.
3. It decreases the significance of the party
system.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20. Consider the following:
1. Power to give advise to the President
2. Power to entertain Public Interest
Litigation (PILs) from the individuals
3. Power to entertain Writs
Which of the above powers is/are conferred
on the Supreme Court but is not available to
the High Court?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21. With reference to a Judge of the High Court
in India, consider the following statements:
1. A distinguished jurist cannot be
appointed as High Court Judge.
2. To uphold judicial independence, the
constitution has fixed the tenure of High
Court Judges.
3. A Judge subscribes to an oath or
affirmation before the governor of the
state.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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22. Which of the following statements regarding
the Union Cabinet Committees is/are
correct?
1. The decisions made by them are binding
on the Cabinet.
2. Their members are drawn only from the
cabinet ministers.
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
23. Which of the following features make
elections in India free and fair?
1. Universal Adult Franchise
2. Independence of Election Commission
3. Use of VVPAT in the voting process.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
24. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to the reservation of seats in the
panchayats, as provided under the
constitution?
1. Seats for the SCs and the STs are to be
reserved in every panchayat in the
proportion of their population to the total
population in the panchayat area.
2. Of the seats reserved for the SCs and the
STs, not less than one-third of the seats
are to be reserved for women belonging
to the respective categories.
3. The legislature of a state can make any
provision for reservation of seats in any
panchayat in favor of backward classes.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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25. The committee/commission was formed to 28. Consider the following statements:
examine thoroughly the various issues in 1. The term of Prime Minister is five
Center-state relations. It recommended the years.
establishment of an Inter-State Council 2. The constitution provides that the
under Article 263 of the Constitution for the President has to appoint the leader of the
first time. majority party in the Lok Sabha as Prime
Which of the following committees/ Minister.
commission is referred to in the above 3. Nominated members of the Rajya sabha
paragraph? cannot become the Prime Minister.
(a) Punchhi Commission Which of the statements given above is/are

(b) Khusro Committee not correct?

(c) First Administrative Reforms (a) 1 and 3 only

Commission (b) 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Sarkaria Commission
(d) 1, 2 and 3

26. Which of the following measures are taken

29. Consider the following statements with
by RBI for tackling the COVID-19
reference to the Securitisation and
pandemic?
Reconstruction of Financial Assets and
1. Decreasing repo rate
Enforcement of Security Interest
2. Increasing reverse repo rate
(SARFAESI) Act:
3. Moratorium on payment of loans
1. It empowers banks to directly auction
Select the correct answer using the code
the mortgaged properties to recover
given below.
loans from borrowers who have turned
(a) 1 and 2 only
in NPAs.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. The Act does not apply to cooperative
(c) 1 and 3 only
banks.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
27. With reference to 'Lobbying' in India,
(a) 1 only
consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only
1. It is a technique used by pressure groups
(c) Both 1 and 2
to convince policymakers to enforce (d) Neither 1 nor 2
decisions in their favour.
2. It is statutorily recognized in India. 30. Dinesh Goswami Committee, Vohra
Which of the statements given above is/are Committee and Tankha Committee, are all
correct? related to:
(a) 1 only (a) Electoral Reforms
(b) 2 only (b) Judicial Reforms
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Centre-State Relations Reforms
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Panchayati Raj Reforms

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31. Which of the following statements is/are 34. With respect to Gram Nyayalayas, consider
correct with respect to the High Courts of the following statements:
Union territories? 1. It has been set up through laws of
1. The High Court of Delhi was established respective state legislatures.
by the Constitution under Article 2. Its presiding officer, Nyayadhikari is
239AA.
appointed by the State Government in
2. Establishing a High Court for a Union
consultation with the High Court.
Territory would require a constitutional
3. The Gram Nyayalaya shall exercise the
amendment.
powers of both Criminal and Civil
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. Courts.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above 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
32. Which of the following circumstances may (d) 1 and 2 only
lead to the resignation of the Council of
Ministers? 35. In the context of Science and Technology,
1. Passage of No-Confidence Motion in 'ANITA' recently seen in news is
Lok Sabha (a) a radio telescope used to detect ultra-
2. Motion of Thanks is not passed by the
high energy cosmic-ray neutrinos.
House in Lok Sabha
(b) a satellite launched to measure the rate
3. Money bill gets defeated in Lok sabha
of melting of ice in Arctic.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (c) an instrument used to detect
(a) 1 and 2 only gravitational waves
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) India's first humanoid robot.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 36. Consider the following statements with
reference to BharatMarket:
33. Which of the following qualifications are 1. It is a national e-commerce marketplace
required for the appointment of District for all retail traders.
Judges?: 2. It provides end-to-end services in the
1. He should not already be in the service logistics and supply chains from
of the Central or the state government. manufacturers to end consumers,
2. He should have been an advocate or a
including deliveries at home.
pleader for five years.
3. It is an initiative of Ministry of
3. He should be recommended by the high
Commerce and Industry.
court for appointment.
Which of the statements given above are
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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49. Consider the following statements with 52. Consider the following statements with
reference to Gharials: reference to Defence Testing Infrastructure
1. They are categorised as critically Scheme (DTIS):
1. Its objective is to promote indigenous
endangered in the IUCN Red List of
defence production by bridging gaps in
Species.
Defence Testing Infrastructure (DTI).
2. In India, gharials in their natural habitat
2. The Scheme is limited to setting up DTIs
can be found only in Chambal river. in the Defence Industrial Corridors
Which of the statements given above is/are (DICs) only.
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
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

50. Which of the following types of bills need

53. With respect to the appellate jurisdiction of
the prior recommendation of the president
the Supreme Court to grant Special Leave,
before introduction in the Parliament? which of the following statement is correct?
1. Money bill 1. It is applicable only to civil and criminal
2. Constitution Amendment bill matters.
3. Alteration of boundaries of State 2. It is a discretionary power of the
Select the correct answer using the code Supreme Court.
given below. Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

51. Consider the following statements with 54. With reference to the local self-government
respect to the Open Skies Treaty: in India, consider the following statements:
1. Only members of the NATO Alliance 1. Local government is a subject under the
can join the Treaty. concurrent list of the seventh schedule of
the Constitution.
2. Under the Treaty, a member state can
2. The provisions of part IX of the
“spy” on any part of the host nation,
Constitution do not apply to the Union
with the latter’s consent.
Territories.
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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55. Consider the following statements with
respect to Appropriation Bill:
1. The government cannot withdraw
money from the Consolidated Fund of
India till the enactment of the
appropriation bill.
2. It is introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
56. Which of the following benefits is/are
enjoyed by a nationally recognized political
party in India?
1. They are given free electoral rolls by the
Election Commission.
2. The election symbol of that party cannot
be used by any other political party in
polls across India.
3. They get land or buildings from the
government to set up their party offices.
59.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
57. With reference to the District Planning
Committee under Part IX of the
Constitution, consider the following
statements:
1. It prepares a draft development plan by
consolidating the plans prepared by
panchayats and municipalities in the
district and forwards it to the state
government.
2. Two-thirds of the members of a district
planning committee are to be elected by
the elected members of the district
panchayat and municipalities in the
district from amongst themselves.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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58. Consider the following statements with
reference to the reservation of seats under
the PESA Act:
1. The reservation for the Scheduled Tribes
in every Panchayat cannot be less than
half of the total number of seats.
2. All seats of Chairpersons of Panchayats
at all levels have to be reserved for the
Scheduled Tribes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements with
respect to the collective privileges of the
Houses of Parliament:
1. Parliament has the right to publish its
reports, debates, and proceedings and
also the right to prohibit others from
publishing the same.
2. Parliament can punish any individual for
breach of its privileges.
3. Parliament has the right to receive
immediate information about the arrest,
detention, conviction, imprisonment, and
release of a member of the House.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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60. With respect to the representation of Union 63. With reference to the Vice President Of
India, consider the following statements:
Territories in the Lok Sabha, the
1. Vice president can be removed from his
Constitution of India office by the process of impeachment.
(a) Provides for direct Election 2. The resolution for removal must be
passed by a special majority by both the
(b) provides for indirect Election Houses of the Parliament separately
(c) Empowers the Parliament to enact a law. 3. The Constitution has not mentioned any
ground for the removal of the Vice
(d) provides for nomination by the Speaker
president.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
61. International Energy Agency (IEA) an correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
autonomous intergovernmental organization
(b) 1 and 2 only
that provides critical analysis and insights on (c) 3 only
trends in energy demand and supply (d) 1, 2 and 3

is established in the framework of:

64. In India, "None of the above", or NOTA,
(a) United Nations (UN) option on the ballot paper or the EVM refers
to:
(b) Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
(a) the right to seek re-elections.
Countries (OPEC) (b) the right to not vote for any candidate
(c) Organisation of Economic Co-operation secretly.
(c) the right to express lack of faith in the
and Development (OECD)
electoral process.
(d) G-20 (d) the right to seek re-election with a new
set of candidates.

62. Consider the following statements regarding

65. Consider the following statements with
the Union Territory of Delhi: reference to the Legislative Council:
1. The Chief Minister of Delhi is appointed 1. The constitution of India lays down that
a person to be elected to it, must be an
by the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. elector for an assembly constituency in
2. The ministers hold office during the concerned State.
2. The council must return a money bill in
the pleasure of Lieutenant Governor.
14 days.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. The member of the Legislative Council
cannot be the chief minister or minister.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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66. Which of the following will not lead to 69. Consider the following statements with
the disqualification of a Member of the respect to the legislative procedure for
Parliament on the grounds of defection? passing an ordinary bill in a state legislature

(a) If a member voluntarily gives up with a Legislative Council:

membership of the political party on 1. The Constitution provides for a joint

which he/she was elected. sitting of both the Houses in case of

(b) If a member abstains from voting disagreement.

without obtaining prior permission and 2. The Governor enjoys qualified veto

such an act is not condoned by his party. if the bill is passed by the House and

(c) An independent member joins a political presented for his assent.

party after being elected. Which of the statements given above is/are

(d) If a nominated member of the house correct?

joins a political party within three (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
months of his becoming a member.
(c) Both 1 and 2

67. This wildlife sanctuary is a part of the (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Elephant reserve located in the Dibrugarh

70. Consider the following statements regarding
district of Assam in India. It is famous for
the nomination of members to the Rajya
Assam Valley Tropical Wet Evergreen
Sabha:
Forests. Recently, the National Board for
1. The members are nominated by the
Wild Life has granted permission for coal
Chairman of Rajya Sabha from the list
mining in this reserve. The above passage
of members submitted by the House.
describes which of the following wildlife
2. The rationale of nomination to the Rajya
sanctuary?
Sabha is to provide eminent and
(a) Pobitora wildlife sanctuary
experienced persons a place without
(b) Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary
going through the process of election.
(c) East Karbi Anglong wildlife sanctuary
3. The provision has been borrowed from
(d) Deepor Beel wildlife sanctuary
the South African Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are
68. Shekatkar Committee recently in news is
correct?
related to:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) Banking Sector reforms
(b) 2 only
(b) Reforms in Judicial system
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Reforms in Tax structure
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Reforms in Armed forces

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71. Consider the following statement with 74. Consider the following statements regarding
reference to President of India: the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty
1. He should be qualified as member of (CTBT):
either house of Parliament.
1. The CTBT bans any nuclear weapon test
2. The constitution empowers the
explosion or any other nuclear
parliament to determine the allowances,
emoluments and privileges of the explosion.
president. 2. The Treaty also helps prevent human
Which of the statements given above is/ are suffering and environmental damages
correct? caused by nuclear testing.
(a) 1 only 3. India is not a signatory to CTBT.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only

72. Consider the following statements with (b) 2 and 3 only

respect to the language in Parliament: (c) 1 and 3 only
1. Any of the languages mentioned in the (d) 1, 2 and 3
eight schedule can be used for
transacting business in the Parliament. 75. Consider the following statement with
2. A member can address the House in his
reference to the legislative powers of the
mother-tongue.
President:
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? 1. He adjourns meetings of both the houses
(a) 1 only of the Parliament.
(b) 2 only 2. He nominates two members of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Anglo-Indian community in the Lok
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
73. In post-independent India, which of the
correct?
following sections of the society have been
(a) 1 only
provided with reservation of seats in the Lok
Sabha? (b) 2 only
1. Scheduled Castes (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Other Backward Classes (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Women
4. Religious Minorities 76. Which of the following is not provided for
Select the correct answer using the code
by the Representation of People Act, 1951?
given below.
(a) Qualification of members of parliament
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) Qualification of voters
(c) 1 only (c) Registration of political parties
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77. With respect to the Subordinate Courts, 80. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly
consider the following statements: matched?
1. The sessions judge has the power to Initiative Objective
impose capital punishment.
1. Mission : Indian Navy to repatriate
2. The Chief Judicial Magistrate tries
Sagar Indian citizens from
criminal cases that are punishable with
overseas
imprisonment for a term of up to seven
years. 2. Operation : Medical Assistance to
Which of the statements given above is/are Samudra Setu Indian Ocean Region
correct? countries.
(a) 1 only 3. Operation : Accelerate the
(b) 2 only Warp Speed development of vaccine
(c) Both 1 and 2 for COVID-19.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
78. What happens when an elected member of (a) 1 and 2 only
the House does not subscribe to an oath? (b) 2 and 3 only
1. He can participate in the proceedings of (c) 3 only
the House but not vote. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. He is eligible to Parliamentary privileges
and immunities.
81. Which of the following is/are correct with
Select the correct answer using the code
reference to the system of Panchayati Raj in
given below.
India?
(a) 1 only
1. Panchayati Raj Institutions have been
(b) 2 only
given constitutional status through the
(c) Both 1 and 2
73rd Amendment Act, 1992.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. The Constitution provides for an option
of a two-tier system of Panchayati Raj in
79. With an aim to break down the border the states having a population not
barriers between the states, the Constitution exceeding 20 lakh.
of India under Article 301 declares that
Select the correct answer using the code
trade, commerce and intercourse throughout
given below.
the territory of India shall be free but with
(a) 1 only
few exceptions.
(b) 2 only
With reference to the above paragraph,
(c) Both 1 and 2
consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Parliament can impose restrictions on
the freedom of trade, commerce, or
intercourse between the states in the 82. With reference to Zonal Councils, consider
public interest. the following statements:
2. Parliament may give preference to one 1. They are statutory bodies.
state over another state in the case of 2. The Union Home Minister is the
scarcity of goods in any part of India. Chairman of each of these Councils.
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
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83. The office of the ‘Leader of the House’ is
provided under:
(a) Parliamentary Statute
(b) Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
Business
(c) Constitution of India
(d) None of the above
84. The committee considers the demand for
grants of the concerned ministries. It secures
the accountability of the executive and also
assists in debating the budget. The members
to the committee are nominated by the
Presiding officers of both the houses.
Which of the following committee is
described by the above passage?
(a) A General Purpose committee
(b) Consultative committee
(c) Department Related Standing
Committee
(d) Business Advisory Committee
85. Consider the following statements regarding
Centre-State financial relations:
1. The property or income of corporations
and companies owned by a state cannot
be taxed by the Centre.
2. All the property of Centre within a state
are subject to State taxation.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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86. Consider the following statements:
1. The maximum strength of the legislative
council depends on the total strength of
the legislative assembly.
2. Currently, 7 states have created the
Legislative Councils.
3. One-third of the members of the
Legislative Council are elected directly
by the people of the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
87. The Act for decreasing or increasing the
voting age limit must be passed by:
(a) Simple Majority of Parliament
(b) Special Majority of Parliament
(c) Special Majority and Consent of half of
the States
(d) By an Order of Election Commission of
India.
88. It is one of the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal
Groups found in Maharashtra and parts of
Gujarat. They are known for their old
occupation of making Katha (Catechu) the
thickened sap from the wood of Khair.
Recently people from this tribe is associated
with setting up a successful enterprise in the
marketing of giloy, a minor forest produce
used by pharmaceutical companies.
Which of the following tribes is being
described by the above passage?
(a) Maria Gond
(b) Chenchu
(c) Kolam
(d) Katkari
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the importance of having a bicameral Chairpersons of the Rajya Sabha, consider
legislature? the following statements:
1. It gives representation to different 1. The Vice-President nominates from
sections of society. amongst the members a panel of vice-
chairpersons.
2. It gives representation to all
2. The member of the panel of vice-
geographical regions of the country.
chairpersons presides over the House
3. It acts as a revising body and prevents when the office of the Chairman or the
potential abuse of power. Deputy Chairman is vacant.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

90. Which of the following are voluntary
(discretionary or optional) provisions under
Part IX of the Constitution?
1. Giving representation to MPs and MLAs
in the Panchayats falling within their
constituencies
2. Direct elections to all seats in
panchayats at the village, intermediate
and district levels
3. Providing reservation of seats for
backward classes in panchayats
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
91. Which of the following does not lapse on the
dissolution of the legislative assembly of the
state?
1. A Bill pending in the council but not
passed by the assembly.
2. A Bill pending in the assembly whether
originating in the assembly or
transmitted to it by the council.
3. A Bill passed by the legislature but
pending assent of the Governor or the
President.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
93. Consider the following statements with
reference to the reservation of Bill by the
Governor for the considerations of the
President:
1. If the president returns the bill for the
reconsideration of the State legislature, it
has to consider it within six months.
2. If the bill is again passed by the State
legislature with or without Amendments
and presented to the president, he is
bound to give assent to the bill.
3. It is obligatory for the Governor to
reserve the bill for the consideration of
the President which endangers the
position of State High court.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
94. Consider the following statements with
reference to the dissolution of Panchayats,
under the Constitution:
1. The Constitution of India has not
specified the grounds for the dissolution
of Panchayats.
2. The new Panchayat constituted upon the
dissolution of a Panchayat before the
expiration of its duration continues only
for the remainder of the period.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
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95. Which of the following qualifications is/are 98. Consider the following pairs:
laid down by the Constitution for the Union Territory Under the territorial
appointment of a person as a Governor? jurisdiction of
1. He should be a citizen of India 1. Andaman and : Madras High Court
2. He should not belong to the state where Nicobar Islands
he is appointed. 2. Lakshadweep : Kerala High Court
3. He should have completed the age of 35 Islands
3. Daman and Diu : Gujarat High Court
years.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correctly matched?
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 only

99. Consider the following statements with

96. Which of the following statements is/are regard to the Estimates committee:
correct with reference to the Governor of a 1. The committee was first constituted in
State? 1950 on the recommendations of Pt.
1. He is entitled to such emoluments, Jawahar Lal Nehru.
allowances and privileges as may be 2. Its members are only from the Lok
determined by the State Legislature. Sabha.
2. One person cannot be appointed as Which of the statements given above is/are
Governor of more than one state. correct?
3. The constitution does not lay down any (a) 1 only
grounds upon which a governor may be (b) 2 only
removed from his office (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only 100. Which of the following statements is/ are
(b) 1 and 2 only correct with reference to the executive
powers of the Governor?
(c) 3 only
1. He appoints the State Election
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Commissioner and determines his
conditions of service.
97. Which of the following committees 2. He appoints and removes the chairman
recommended a two-tier Panchayati Raj and members of the State Public Service
system with a Zila Parishad at the district Commission.
level, and below it, the Mandal panchayat Select the correct answer using the code
consisting of a group of villages? given below.
(a) Balwant Rai Mehta Committee (a) 1 only
(b) Thungon Committee (b) 2 only
(c) Ashok Mehta Committee (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Gadgil Committee (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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