PT 05 - QUESTION PAPER

1. With reference to Centre-State relation in Indian polity, consider the following

statements:

1. If the Lok Sabha declares that Parliament should make laws on a matter in the
State List, then the Parliament becomes competent to make laws on that matter

2. The power to levy taxes on residuary subjects lies with the state government

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

2. Which of the following statements about Petroleum subsidy in India is correct?

(a) India has completely eliminated subsidies on Petroleum products

(b) Subsidies on petroleum comes under the capital account of the budget

(c) Petroleum subsidy is the single largest subsidy expenditure incurred by the
central government

(d) None of the above statements are correct

3. Which among the following can be federal characteristics of the Indian

constitution?

1. Central election machinery

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2. Flexible constitution

3. Special powers of Rajya Sabha over the state list

4. Appointment of Governor

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 only

(d) None of the above

4. Which of the following statements about Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is not
correct?

(a) It is initiated by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas

(b) It aims to safeguard the health of women & children

(c) LPG connections to BPL families’ connections will be issued in the name of
women of the households

(d) The scheme provides incentives for giving up LPG subsidy

5. Which among the following determines the federal features in a political

system?

1. Rigidity in procedure for amendment of Constitution

2. The uniformity in civil and criminal laws

3. Authority of Courts to interpret the Constitutional provisions

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Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

6. Consider the following statements with reference to Nutrient Based Subsidy

scheme:

1. The scheme was introduced in 2010, to promote balanced use of fertilizers.

2. Under the scheme, subsidy is directly provided to the farmers through Direct
Benefit Transfer.

3. Urea is not covered under the scheme.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

7. Consider the following statements:

1. India is an indestructible union of destructible states

2. India is an example of ‘coming together federation’

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

8. Co-operative Federalism as envisaged in GST can serve as a model in resolving

issues related to

1. Common Agriculture Market

2. Inter-State Water Disputes

3. Implementation of Direct Benefit Transfers

4. Combating Air Pollution

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

9. Which one of the following best explains the feature of Indian Parliamentary
System?

(a) Accountability of the government

(b) Stability of the government

(c) Sovereignty of the Parliament

(d) Separation of executive and legislature

10. On which of the following the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan package is
focused?

A. Labour

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B. Land

C. Liquidity and Laws

D. All the above

11. In the Indian Constitutional system, which one of the following is not a federal
feature?

(a) Constitution provides for a bicameral legislature

(b) Supremacy of Constitution

(c) States in India have right to territorial integrity

(d) Constitution establishes an independent Judiciary

12. What are the Pillars of Self-Reliant India Movement (Aatma Nirbhar Bharat
Abhiyaan)?

A. Infra-structure

B. Economy

C. Demography

D. All the above

13. With reference to 'Inter-State Council', consider the following statements

1. It is chaired by President of India

2. It is not empowered to deal with legal controversy between states

3. Its decisions are binding on the Parliament

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 3 only

(d) None of the above

14. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Direct Benefit
Transfer scheme (DBT)?

1. It required the consumer to have an Aadhaar number mandatory for availing

the subsidy.

2. The scheme will help to improve financial inclusion of rural people.

(a) Only 1

(b) Only 2

(c) Both

(d) None

15. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Inter State Water
Disputes:

1. Article 262 provides that Parliament alone can make laws on Inter-state water
disputes.

2. Parliament may restrict the jurisdiction of Supreme Court in these matters.

3. The decision of an Inter-State Water dispute Tribunal is final and binding on

the parties involved.

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

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(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

16. Which one of the following statements about the National Food Security Act is
not correct?

(a) It provides for coverage of upto 75 per cent of the rural population

(b) It provides for coverage of upto 50 per cent of the urban population

(c) 5 kg of food grains per household per month is provided at subsidized prices

(d) All of the above statements are correct

17. Which of the following statements regarding Water Disputes in India is/are
correct?

1. Parliament has the power to exclude water disputes from the jurisdiction of
Supreme Court

2. Odisha is party to the tribunals of Vamsadhara River and Mahanadi River

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

18. Which among the following constitutes the primary sector of the economy

1. Agriculture

2. Coal mining

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3. Education

4. Logging

Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) All of the above

19. Consider the following statements with respect to Zonal councils:

1. Zonal councils are statutory bodies to discuss and make recommendations

regarding matters like economic planning, border disputes and interstate trade.

2. Prime minister is the common chairman of all the zonal councils.

3. North-Eastern states along with Sikkim are not included in the five zonal
councils.

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

20 . Consider the following statements with regarding Organic Agriculture:

1. It maintains diversity in the production system as well as the agricultural

landscape.

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2. It is sustainable in the long term.

3. It needs less production cost.

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

21. Which of the following statements is/are not correct with regarding to
NITI Aayog?

1. It was established under the act of Parliament

2. It works on the principle of bottom-up approach and cooperative

federalism

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

22. The most likely consequence of a higher minimum wage in an economy is

(a) An increase in demand for labour

(b) Reduction in unemployment rate

(c) An increase in supply of labour

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(d) Increase in GDP growth rate

23. What is meant by asymmetric federalism in the context of Indian federal

structure?

(a) Some states are given special status and privilege.

(b) Indian Constitution has numerous unitary or non-federal features

(c) Quasi-federal state with a centralizing tendency

(d) Some states do not have legislative councils

24. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Competitive

Federalism?

1. It involves horizontal relationship among the states to compete with each other
to attract investments by utilizing their comparative advantage.

2. It does not involve competition between Centre and the states

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

25. Which of the following statements best describes the federal features of
Indian constitution?

1. Indestructible Union with destructible states

2. Parliamentary Sovereignty

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3. Single citizenship

4. Flexibility of the constitution

Select the correct answer from the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 only

(b) 3 and 4 only

(c) 4 only

(d) None of the above

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