1. An Indian Citizen has declared renunciation 4.

E9 Partnership recently seen in the news is

of his citizenship in 2015 when his son was related to
10 years old. Subsequently, his declaration (a) promoting hydrogen as a fuel.
of renunciation was successfully registered. (b) ensuring quality education for all.
Which of the following fundamental rights (c) developing 5G technology.
will be enjoyed by his son as of today?
(d) facilitating vaccine for under developed
1. Right to Privacy
countries.
2. Protection against arrest and detention
3. Right to Freedom of speech and
5. The Second Schedule of the Constitution
expression
Select the correct answer using the code contains the administrative provisions

given below. pertaining to:

(a) 1 and 3 only 1. Comptroller and Auditor General
(b) 2 and 3 only 2. Judges of High Courts
(c) 1 and 2 only 3. Members of Parliament
(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. Members of Union Public Service
Commission
2. Consider the following objectives: Select the correct answer using the code
1. Political Justice given below.
2. Economic Liberty
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. Equality of Status
(b) 3 and 4 only
4. Unity and Integrity of the Nation
(c) 1 and 4 only
Which of the above-given objectives are
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
stated in the Preamble to the Constitution of
India?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only 6. Since independence, many laws have been
(b) 2 and 3 only enacted by the state to give effect to the
(c) 3 and 4 only various Directive Principles under part IV of
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only the Constitution. In this context consider the
following statements:
3. Consider the following statements regarding 1. The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and
President’s Rule under Article 356 of the the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980,
Constitution: enactments give effect to Article 50.
1. There is no maximum period prescribed 2. Khadi and Village Industries Board
for its operation.
gives effect to Article 43.
2. When it is imposed, the President can
3. 73rd Constitutional amendment Act
assume to himself any of the powers
gives effect to Article 40.
vested in the Governor.
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) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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7. 'Darbar Move' recently seen in the news is 10. Who among the following was not a member
associated with of the drafting committee of the Constituent
(a) Central Vista Redevelopment Project. Assembly?

(b) shifting of Uttarakhand High Court. (a) B. N. Rau

(b) B. R. Ambedkar
(c) tiger relocation project.
(c) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
(d) bi-annual shifting of the capital of
(d) K. M. Munshi
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).

11. Which of the following statements is/are

8. Consider the following statements regarding correct regarding the Constituent Assembly?
the Parliamentary form of government: 1. It was a fully sovereign body, which
1. The ministers operate on the principle of could frame any Constitution it pleased.
secrecy of procedure. 2. It was indirectly elected by the people
3. It became the first parliament of India.
2. The ministers are members of both the
Select the correct answer using the code
legislature and the executive.
given below.
3. The Prime Minister is the leader of the
(a) 1 and 2 only
council of ministers.
(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 3 only
(b) 2 only 12. Consider the following statements with
(c) 2 and 3 only reference to the Right to Freedom of

(d) 1, 2 and 3 Religion (Article 25-28) provided under Part

III of the Indian Constitution:
1. They cover only religious beliefs but not
9. With respect to the effect of National
religious practices and rituals.
emergency on fundamental rights consider
2. No religious instruction shall be
the following statements: provided in any educational institution
1. When a National emergency is administered by the State.
proclaimed Article 19 is automatically Which of the statements given above is/are
suspended. correct?
2. During a National emergency a (a) 1 only

presidential order suspending (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
enforcement of any fundamental rights
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
requires parliament approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are
13. Which of the following is essentially not a
correct? feature of a federal polity?
(a) 1 only (a) Dual citizenship
(b) 2 only (b) Independent judiciary
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Rigid Constitution
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Supremacy of the Constitution

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14. Consider the following pairs: 16. Which of the following two Directive
Procedure Description/Purpose Principles of State Policy (DPSPs) have been
given precedence over Fundamental Rights
1. Initiative : To settle a proposed
under Article 14 and Article 19?
legislation by direct votes (a) Article 38 and Article 40
of the electorate. (b) Article 50 and Article 51
2. Recall : To seek the opinion of the (c) Article 44 and Article 48
(d) Article 39 (b) and Article 39 (c)
electorate on an important
public question through 17. With reference to the Directive Principles
direct vote. provided under part IV of the Indian
3. Plebiscite : To remove a Constitution, consider the following
statements:
representative or an
1. Promoting cottage industries on an
officer before the expiry individual or cooperation basis in rural
of his term. areas.
Which of the pairs given above is/are 2. Public assistance in case of old age,
sickness, and disablement, and right to
correctly matched?
work.
(a) 1 only 3. Promoting the educational and economic
(b) 3 only interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker
(c) 1 and 2 only sections of the society.
4. Promoting the voluntary formation of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
cooperative societies.
Which of the directive principles given
15. Which of the following provisions are above are based on Gandhian ideology?
Fundamental Duties under Part IVA of the (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
Indian Constitution?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
1. To abide by the constitution and respect (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
its ideals and institutions.
2. To protect and improve the rivers and 18. Consider the following statements regarding
the applicability of fundamental rights to
wildlife.
armed forces:
3. To promote equal justice and welfare of 1. Parliament can restrict but cannot
the people. abrogate the fundamental rights of the
4. To promote the spirit of common members of armed forces.
2. The expression 'members of the armed
brotherhood amongst all the people of
forces’ not just includes soldiers but
India. even civilian employees such as
Select the correct answer using the code mechanics, cooks, etc.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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19. Which of the following statements regarding 22. Which of the following can be considered as
Government of India Act of 1858 is/are elements of the basic structure of the
correct? Constitution of India?
1. It created the new office of Secretary of
1. Freedom and dignity of the individual
State.
2. Limited power of Parliament to amend
2. It abolished the Court of Directors and
Board of Control. the Constitution
3. Viceroy was made the direct 3. Secular character of the Constitution
representative of the British Crown in Select the correct answer using the code
India. given below.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
23. Consider the following statements regarding
20. Which of the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India:
Democracy is/are correct? 1. Article 76 of the Indian constitution
1. It is a form of government that
provides for the office of the Attorney
guarantees economic development.
2. It seeks to promote and accommodate General of India.
social diversity. 2. He is subordinate to and assists the
3. It aims to promote the dignity and Solicitor General of India.
freedom of its citizens. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

21. Consider the following pairs regarding the 24. Consider the following statements regarding
committees of the Constituent Assembly and the Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
their chairman:
(SERS):
Committee Chairman
1. It is a technique used for molecular
1. Union Constitution : B. R.
Committee Ambedkar detection relying on the enhanced
2. Steering Committee : Jawaharlal Raman scattering of molecules.
Nehru 2. The technique can be used in the rapid
3. Union Powers : Rajendra diagnosis of Dengue.
Committee Prasad Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correct?
correctly matched?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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25. Consider the following statements regarding 28. Consider the following statements regarding
the National Commission for Scheduled the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
Castes (NCSC): 1. It was established in 1964 as a statutory
1. It seeks to provide safeguards against the body.
exploitation of Scheduled Castes and 2. It was established on the
Anglo Indian communities. recommendations of the Second
2. It specifies the inclusion or exclusion of
Administrative Reforms Commission.
castes in the list of Scheduled Castes.
3. Its jurisdiction extends to members of
3. It presents to the President an annual
the All India Services serving in
report on the working on safeguards for
connection with the affairs of the Union.
Scheduled Castes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above are
correct? not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

26. The ‘86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 29. The 'State of World Population Report 2021'
2002’ added articles to which of the was released by which of the following?
following provisions of the Constitution of (a) United Nations Population Fund
India? (b) UN Economic and Social Council
1. Fundamental Duties (ECOSOC)
2. Fundamental Rights
(c) World Bank
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) United Nations Development
Select the correct answer using the code
Programme
given below.
(a) 1 only
30. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only the amendment of the Constitution under
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Article 368:
1. The bill for the amendment of the
27. Consider the following statements regarding Constitution cannot be introduced by a
the Organisation for the Prohibition of private member.
Chemical Weapons (OPCW): 2. The bill must be passed in each House
1. It is the implementing body for the by a simple majority.
Chemical Weapons Convention, 1997. 3. There is no provision for holding a joint
2. It is authorized to perform inspections in sitting for the purpose of the amendment
signatory states. bill.
3. India is not a member of OPCW. Which of the above statements is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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31. 'Made in America Tax Plan, sometimes seen 34. Which of the following statements in the
in news is related to: context of the Fundamental Duties is not
(a) Base erosion and profit shifting.
correct?
(b) Trade barriers on generic drugs.
(a) The fundamental duties can be
(c) Carbon tax on global companies.
(d) Tax on H1B1 visa holders. implemented through some other legal
provisions.
32. Consider the following statements with (b) They help the courts in examining the
respect to North Atlantic Treaty
constitutional validity of law.
Organisation:
(c) The fundamental duties can be extended
1. NATO is a military alliance of all the
countries bordered by the Atlantic to foreigners living in India.
ocean. (d) To uphold and protect sovereignty is a
2. It is based on the principle that an attack fundamental duty.
against one or several NATO members
is considered as an attack against all.
35. 'Leaders Summit on Climate' initiative
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? recently seen in the news is launched by
(a) 1 only (a) India
(b) 2 only (b) France
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) European Union
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) USA

33. Which of the following was/were provided

by the Indian Councils Act of 1861? 36. Consider the following statements related to
1. It empowered the Viceroy to issue Agricultural Exports from India:
ordinances, without the concurrence of
1. India has remained a net exporter of
the legislative council, during an
agricultural products since the 1991 LPG
emergency.
2. It made a beginning of representative reforms.
institutions by associating Indians with 2. India's share in global export of Agri-
the law-making process. commodities is one of the highest.
3. It initiated the process of
3. India's export basket is dominated by
decentralisation by restoring the
Basmati Rice and Marine Products.
legislative powers to the Bombay and
Madras Presidencies. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only

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37. Imposition of President’s rule in a state 40. Which of the following statements is correct
would be improper under which of the in the context of constitutional reforms
following situations? introduced by the British through various
1. In case of hung assembly after general acts?
elections. 1. Government of India Act of 1935
2. Where a ministry resigns and no other introduced dyarchy at the centre.
party is able to form ministry 2. Indian Councils Act of 1909 introduced
commanding majority. communal representation for Sikhs and
3. Maladministration in the state due to
Anglo-Indians.
allegations of corruption.
3. The Indian Council Act of 1892 gave the
Select the correct answer using the code
legislature the power of discussing the
given below.
budget.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 3 only
given below.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
38. Which of the following were members of the
Interim Government formed in 1946? (d) 1, 2 and 3

1. Liaquat Ali Khan

2. Sardar Patel 41. Which of the following parts of the
3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad constitution is/are non-justiciable by the
Select the correct answer using the code courts?
given below. 1. Fundamental Rights
(a) 1 and 3 only 2. Fundamental Duties
(b) 1 and 2 only 3. Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3 given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
39. Which of the following is/are the functions (b) 2 only
of a constitution in a democratic country? (c) 2 and 3 only
1. It checks the power of the government. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. It acts as an instrument of political self-
determination.
42. Who among the following described
3. It acts as a means to bring about social
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
change in a peaceful manner.
as the 'moral precepts for the authorities of
Select the correct answer using the code
the state'?
given below.
(a) L.M. Singhvi
(a) 1 only
(b) Benegal Narsing Rau
(b) 2 and 2 only
(c) Rajendra Prasad
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) B.R. Ambedkar
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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43. The Government of India can grant a 46. The Constitution of India originally provided
certificate of naturalisation to a person, if: for which of the following provisions related
1. He is a citizen of any country and
undertakes to renounce the citizenship of to Citizenship?
that country. 1. modes of acquiring citizenship after the
2. He has an adequate knowledge of a commencement of the constitution.
language specified in the Eighth
Schedule to the Constitution. 2. procedure describing the registration of
3. He has resided in India continuously for persons of Indian origin residing outside
the last seven years. India.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 3. mechanism of granting citizenship rights
(a) 1 and 2 only to persons migrated from Pakistan to
(b) 2 and 3 only India.
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
44. The Comptroller and Auditor General (a) 1 and 2 only
(CAG) of India can perform the audit of
accounts of which of the following bodies? (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Union Government ministries (c) 3 only
2. Air India
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. State Cooperative societies
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. 47. Which of the following directive principles
(a) 1 only were added through constitutional
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only amendment acts?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. To promote equal justice and to provide
free legal aid to the poor.
45. National Human Rights Commission
(NHRC) has a limited role with respect to 2. To protect and improve the environment
violations of Human Rights by the Armed and to safeguard forests and wildlife
Forces. Which of the following statements
3. To minimize inequalities in income,
is/are correct in this regard?
1. It can suo-moto seek a report from the status, facilities, and opportunities
government with regards to violations of 4. To raise the level of nutrition and the
Human Rights by the Armed Forces.
standard of living of people and to
2. The government is required to inform
about the action taken on the improve public health
recommendations of NHRC, within Select the correct answer using the code
three months.
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 4 only

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48. Arrange the following events of the 51. Consider the following statements regarding
Constituent Assembly in the correct Uniform Civil Code (UCC):
chronological sequence. 1. Under Article 44 of the Indian
1. Ratification of India’s membership of constitution, the state shall endeavor to
the Commonwealth. secure UCC throughout the territory of
India.
2. Adoption of the national flag.
2. At present, Gujarat is the only state with
3. Adoption of the national anthem.
a UCC.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1-2-3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2-1-3 (b) 2 only
(c) 3-1-2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 3-2-1 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

49. Which of the following fundamental rights 52. Consider the following statements with
are available to only Indian citizens? respect to the Preamble of the Constitution
of India:
1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds
1. The Preamble was enacted before the
of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of
rest of the constitution was enacted by
birth
the Constituent Assembly.
2. Freedom of profession 2. The Preamble is based on ‘Objective
3. Right of minorities to establish and Resolution’ drafted and moved by
administer educational institutions. Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946.
4. Prohibition of traffic in human beings Which of the statements given above is/are
and forced labor. correct?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only
given below. (b) 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
53. Which of the following statements is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
correct regarding the National Policy for
Rare Diseases, 2021?
50. The expression 'Union of States' under 1. It clearly provides the definition of rare
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution includes disease.
which of the following? 2. It provides for setting up a digital
1. Territories of the states platform for collecting voluntary
2. Union territories individual contributions.
3. Territories that may be acquired by the 3. It provides for the treatment of rare
Government of India at any time. diseases under the Ayushman Bharat
scheme.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
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54. In which of the following landmark cases
Supreme Court described that the Indian
Constitution is founded on the bedrock of
the balance between Fundamental Rights
and Directive Principles of State Policy?
(a) Champakam Dorairajan vs State
Madras
57. Which of the following provisions can be
amended by a special majority of Parliament
without the consent of States?
1. Rules of procedure in Parliament
2. Fundamental Rights
of 3. Directive Principles of State Policy
4. Election of the President and its manner

(b) Minerva Mills vs Union of India Select the correct answer using the code

(c) Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala given below.

(d) Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
55. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Government Security Acquisition
Programme (G-SAP):
58. There is a border dispute between India and
1. Under this, the RBI purchase securities
a neighboring country 'X'. If that dispute has
directly from the government.
to be resolved without India having to cede
2. G-SAP would help to reduce the
any of its territories, it can be effected by:
aggregate cost of borrowing for the
(a) the passage of a law by the parliament
Centre and States.
with simple majority.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) an executive action without the need of
correct?
any constitutional amendment.
(a) 1 only
(c) a constitutional amendment by a special
(b) 2 only
majority and also the consent of half of
(c) Both 1 and 2
the state legislatures.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) a constitutional amendment by a special
majority.
56. Which of the following statements regarding
the State Public Service Commission (SPSC) 59. Which of the following fundamental rights
is not correct? protect individuals against both state and
(a) Its members are appointed by the private individuals' actions?
Governor of the state. 1. Article 17
(b) A retired member of SPSC is eligible for 2. Article 23
an appointment as the chairman of 3. Article 24
UPSC. Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Pension of the Chairman and the given below.
members of the commission is charged (a) 1 and 3 only
upon Consolidated Fund of India. (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Recommendations made to the (c) 2 and 3 only
government are advisory in nature. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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60. Consider the following statements regarding 63. Which of the following statements is/are
Article 19: correct regarding the powers vested to the
1. Right to form cooperative societies President under Article 359 of the
under article 19 is added by way of the Constitution of India?
constitutional amendment. 1. He can promulgate ordinance for any
2. Rights under this article are not available state.
to legal persons like companies. 2. He is empowered to suspend the
Which of the statements given above is/are enforcement of some Fundamental
correct? Rights.
(a) 1 only
3. He may extend National Emergency
(b) 2 only
only to few parts of the country and not
(c) Both 1 and 2
the entire country.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
61. Which of the following statements regarding
(a) 1 and 2 only
the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council
(b) 2 only
is/are correct?
1. It is a constitutional body established (c) 2 and 3 only
under Article 279A for making (d) 3 only
recommendations on issues related to
Goods and Service Tax. 64. Consider the following statements regarding
2. The decisions of the council must be cultural and educational rights granted under
approved by half of its total strength. Articles 29 and 30 of the Indian Constitution:
3. The voting share of each state in the 1. The scope of Article 29 is not just
council depends upon its population. limited to minorities but includes the
Select the correct answer using the code majority as well.
given below. 2. The term minority has not been defined
(a) 1 only anywhere in the Constitution.
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
62. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Both 1 and 2
the differences between the Indian and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
British polity:
1. The Indian system is based on the
65. Consider the following statements with
doctrine of the sovereignty of Parliament
respect to National Pension Scheme:
while the Parliament is not supreme in
1. The scheme is open to all Indian citizens
Britain.
on a voluntary basis.
2. India does not have the system of legal
2. Non-resident Indians are also eligible for
responsibility of the minister but Britain
this scheme.
has it.
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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66. Which of the following words was/were 69. Framers of our Constitution made the
added to the Preamble of the Indian Directive Principles non-justiciable because:
Constitution by the 42nd Constitutional 1. Inadequate financial resources at the
Amendment Act, 1976? disposal of the state.
1. Socialist 2. Diversity and backwardness of the
country acting as a stumbling block in
2. Secular
their implementation.
3. Unity
3. Fundamental rights already have been
4. Dignity
made justiciable and making Directive
Select the correct answer using the code
principles justiciable would be
given below. meaningless.
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only given below.
(c) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
67. Consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The International Covenant on
70. Consider the following statements regarding
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights
Article 14:
(ICESCR) is a legally binding
1. The Indian Constitution, under Article
document.
14, provides only for Equality before the
2. The Committee on Economic, Social,
law and not equal protection of laws.
and Cultural Rights is the supervisory 2. As per the Supreme Court where 'equals'
body of the ICESCR. and 'unequals' are treated differently
Which of the statements given above is/are article 14 does not apply.
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

68. With reference to the citizenship in India,

71. Which of the following provisions can be
consider the following statements:
amended by a simple majority of Parliament?
1. Only a citizen by birth and not a
1. Admission or establishment of new states
naturalized citizen is eligible for the 2. Use of official language
office of the President of India. 3. Elections to Parliament and state
2. One has to be an Indian citizen to legislatures
contest for the membership of the 4. Conferment of more jurisdiction on the
Parliament and the state legislature. Supreme Court
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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72. All citizens enjoy the same political and civil 75. Which of the following statements in the
rights of citizenship all over the country. But context of the Preamble of the Indian
citizens can be discriminated in which of the
Constitution is not correct?
following cases?
1. When Parliament prescribes residence (a) It states that constitution derives its
within a state as a condition for authority from the people of India.
employment.
(b) It specifies the objectives of the
2. When a state provides for special
benefits to its residents in relation to constitution.
rights not given by the Constitution to (c) It is a source of power to the legislature.
the Indian citizen. (d) It is non justiciable in the courts.
3. To protect the interests of any scheduled
tribe.
Select the correct answer using the code 76. Which of the following may be considered
given below. as the merits of the Presidential System?
(a) 1 and 3 only 1. Wide representation
(b) 2 only
2. Stable government
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Based on separation of powers
4. Responsible government
73. Which of the following statements is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct regarding Chilika lake?
1. It is the largest brackish water lake in given below.
Asia. (a) 2 and 3 only
2. It is one of the largest habitats of (b) 1 and 4 only
Gangetic dolphins in the world.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 77. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2
the Paris Call for Trust and Security in
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Cyberspace:
74. Consider the following statements regarding 1. It encourages states to cooperate with
National Emergency:
private sector partners and civil society
1. Approval of parliament is necessary for
the revocation of the National to promote security in cyberspace.
Emergency. 2. India is a party to this declaration.
2. Maximum time period for the operation Which of the statements given above is/are
of the National Emergency is three years.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
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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78. Consider the following statements regarding 81. Consider the following statements regarding
preventive detention under Article 22: Financial Emergency:
1. If a person is detained under preventive
1. The proclamation of Financial
detention, the reason for his detention
emergency is passed by a simple
has to be informed within 24 hours.
2. Only Parliament has the authority to majority.
make laws on preventive detention. 2. The proclamation of Financial
Which of the statements given above is/are emergency can be revoked by the
correct? Parliament by the special majority of
(a) 1 only
both Houses.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 3. Financial Emergency has been declared
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 only once during the financial crisis in
1991.
79. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are
the Central Information Commission (CIC):
correct?
1. It consists of a Chief Information
(a) 1 only
Commissioner and not more than ten
Information Commissioners. (b) 2 only
2. The Chief Information Commissioner (c) 1 and 3 only
shall hold the office for a term of five (d) 2 and 3 only
years.
3. Salaries and allowances of the Chief
82. Which of the following provisions regarding
Information Commissioner is the same
as that of the Chief Election the Election Commission are mentioned in
Commissioner. the Constitution of India?
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. It prescribes the legal and administrative
correct? qualifications for members of the
(a) 1 only
Election commission.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 2. It specifies that members hold the office
(d) 1, 2 and 3 for six years or until they attain the age
of 65.
80. A bill for the amendment of the Constitution 3. It debars the retiring election
under Article 368 can be introduced in:
commissioners from any further
1. Lok Sabha
appointment by the government.
2. Rajya Sabha
3. State Legislatures Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None

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83. Consider the following statements regarding 86. Consider the following statements:
Article 18: 1. Only an aggrieved person can seek a
1. It prevents individuals from adopting
hereditary titles like Maharaja. Quo-Warranto writ.
2. A foreigner holding office of profit 2. Mandamus cannot be issued against a
under an Indian state cannot accept any private individual.
title from a foreign state but can accept
3. Certiorari can be issued even against
emoluments with the President's prior
consent. administrative authorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (a) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only

84. The introduction of The Charter Act of 1833 (d) 1, 2 and 3

led to:
1. deprivation of legislative powers of
87. If a bill to change the name of a state goes to
Governors of Bombay and Madras.
2. formation of a separate body for the Parliament, the bill has to be passed by:
commercial and administrative functions (a) Absolute majority of Parliament
of the East India Company.
(b) Special majority of Parliament and
3. introduction of an open competitive
system of selection and recruitment of ratification by the state legislature
civil servants. (c) Simple majority of Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Special majority of Parliament
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 88. Which of the following entities are under the
(c) 1 only
purview of the Lokpal in India?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Ministers for matters related to
85. Over the years Supreme Court has given a statements made in the Parliament.
wide interpretation to the Right to life and
2. All Government aided institutions.
Personal Liberty under Article 21. In this
context which of the following rights flow 3. All entities receiving donations under
from Article 21? the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act
1. Right to travel abroad
(FCRA).
2. Right to reputation
3. Right against public hanging Select the correct answer using the code
4. Right against handcuffing. given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1, 2 and 3
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) None
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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89. Consider the following statements with 92. 'Doomsday Glacier' also known as 'Thwaites
reference to Swaran Singh Committee: Glacier' recently seen in the news is located
1. It recommended the duty to pay taxes as
in which of the following region?
Fundamental Duty.
2. It suggested a penalty for the non- (a) Alps
performance of Fundamental Duties. (b) Arctic Ocean
Which of the statements given above are (c) Antarctica
correct? (d) Himalayas
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 93. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 National Emergency under Article 352 of the
Constitution:
90. With reference to the Ninth schedule of the
1. The President can limit the operation of
Indian constitution, consider the following
a National Emergency to a specified part
statements:
1. It was the first schedule that was added of India.
after the commencement of the 2. The President can issue a proclamation
constitution. of a National Emergency merely on the
2. It was enacted to protect laws related to
advice of the Prime Minister.
agrarian reforms and for abolishing the
zamindari system. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. All laws placed under this schedule are correct?
provided immunity from judicial review. (a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 94. Consider the following statements regarding
the Finance Commission:
91. Consider the following statements with
respect to Fundamental Duties: 1. The constitution of India provides for its
1. The Fundamental Duties in the Indian composition.
Constitution are inspired by the 2. The Chief Justice of a High Court can be
erstwhile USSR constitution.
appointed as its chairman.
2. The constitution says nothing about the
3. Its recommendations are only advisory
enforcement of these duties.
3. The enjoyment of rights is dependent on in nature.
the fulfillment of duties. Which of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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95. Consider the following statements with 98. Consider the following statements regarding
reference to Overseas Citizens of India the consequences of a President's Rule
imposed in a state:
(OCI) cards:
1. The state executive is dismissed.
1. OCI cards provide long term visa, free
2. The President makes laws for the state.
travel and stay in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. OCI cardholders are eligible for correct?
appearing in all-India entrance tests such (a) 1 only
as NEET and JEE. (b) 2 only

3. The OCI cardholders will be required to (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
get their document re-issued only once
at the age of 20.
99. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above are Zonal Councils:
correct? 1. Zonal Councils are statutory bodies
(a) 1 and 2 only established by an act of the Parliament.

(b) 2 and 3 only 2. There is a separate Zonal Council for all

the Union territories combined together.
(c) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1 and 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 only
96. Which of the following countries does not (b) 2 only
open out towards the Black sea? (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Turkey (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) Georgia
100. Consider the following statements in the
(c) Armenia
context of the Preamble as part of the Indian
(d) Romania
Constitution:
1. In the Berubari Union Case (1960),
97. The term "Retail Direct" was often seen in Supreme Court held that Preamble is the
the news, it facilitates source of interpretation of the provisions
of the constitution.
(a) retail investors to buy G-Secs directly
2. In the LIC of India Case (1995),
from the RBI.
Supreme Court held that the Preamble is
(b) retailers to buy Agricultural produce
an integral part of the Constitution.
directly from farmers. Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) retailers to buy COVID vaccines directly correct?
from companies. (a) 1 only

(d) startup's to borrow money directly from (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
MUDRA bank.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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