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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2023 – Test – 3786

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1. Which of the following is/are correct with 4. Which of the following statements is correct
reference to the Cantonment Board? regarding a State's bill?
1. It is established for municipal (a) The president has no role to play in the
administration for civilian population in passage of a state's bill.
the cantonment area. (b) State's bill can be reserved for the
2. It works under the administrative control President but once reserved the
of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Governor has no role to play.
3. It consists of partly elected and partly (c) State's bill can be reserved for the
nominated members. President but the President has to give
Select the correct answer using the code assent to the bill.
given below. (d) None of the above
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 5. Consider the following statements:
(c) 1 and 3 only 1. Adjournment motion can be introduced
(d) 1, 2 and 3 in Lok Sabha only.
2. No confidence motion can be moved
2. Consider the following statements regarding against an individual minister or the
Ramanujan Prize in the field of mathematics: entire council of minister.
1. It is awarded by the University of 3. Censure motion can be moved against
Cambridge in the memory of Srinivasa the entire council of minister only.
Ramanujan. Which of the statements given above is/are
2. No woman has been awarded this prize not correct?
till now. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. The prize is awarded to a researcher (b) 2 and 3 only
from a developing country. (c) 1 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct?
(a) 1 only 6. Who among the following is responsible for
(b) 3 only the conduct of elections in the Parliamentary
(c) 1 and 2 only or assembly constituency?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Returning Officer
(b) Chief Electoral Officer
3. With reference to Stem cells, which of the (c) District Election Officer
following statements is/are correct? (d) Electoral Registration Officer
1. Stem cells cannot be made in
laboratories. 7. Which of the following statements is correct
2. Transplantation of stem cells can cure regarding the salary and allowances of
HIV disease. supreme court judges in India?
3. Stem cells can be derived from (a) They are determined by the President.
mammals only. (b) It can be altered by the Parliament to the
Select the correct answer using the code judge's disadvantage after his
given below. appointment.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) It is charged on the Consolidated Fund
(b) 2 only of State.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) None of the above statements are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct.
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8. In the context of the Indian polity, in which 10. With reference to Vice President of India,

of the following matters can the Governor which of the following statements is/are

act “in his discretion”? correct?

1. Submitting a report to the President 1. Vice President is elected by the same

under Art 356 on the failure of electoral college as that of the President.

Constitutional machinery in the state. 2. A resolution for his removal need to be

2. Reserving bills for the consideration of passed with special majority in both the

the President houses.

3. Appointing a Chief Minister if no single Select the correct answer using the code

given below.
party has secured a majority in the state
(a) 1 only
election.
(b) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2
given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

11. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) 1, 2 and 3
Committee on Public undertakings:
(d) 3 only
1. The chairman of this Committee can be

only from Lok sabha.

9. With reference to the District Planning
2. The members are elected every year for
Committee (DPC), consider the following
a term of one year.
statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The 74th Amendment Act provides for
correct?
the establishment of DPC.
(a) 1 only
2. All members of the DPC are nominated
(b) 2 only
by the Governor of the state.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. It has representation of both rural and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
urban population of the district.

Which of the statements given above is/are 12. The Vice-President gives his resignation
correct? letter to
(a) 1 only (a) Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Secretary-General, Rajya Sabha
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) President of India
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13. Consider the following statements: 16. With reference to the evolution of
1. There is no fixed tenure for the supreme Panchayati Raj in India, consider the
court judge as he can be removed from
following statements:
his office by the President on the
recommendation of the Parliament. 1. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee

2. The conduct of supreme court judges recommended establishment of a two-

cannot be discussed in the legislature tier Panchayati Raj system.
except during impeachment motions.
2. Rajasthan was the first state in
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? independent India to establish

(a) 1 only Panchayati Raj.

(b) 2 only 3. The Panchayati Raj institutions got
(c) Both 1 and 2
constitutional status in 1982.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are

14. Consider the following statements regarding correct?

Legislative Council: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. The creation of the legislative council of
(b) 2 only
states needs a constitutional amendment.
2. It enjoys equal powers as the legislative (c) 1 and 3 only

assembly for ordinary bills. (d) 1, 2 and 3

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
17. With reference to inter-state trade and
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only commerce, consider the following

(c) Both 1 and 2 statements:

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The Constitution of India remains totally

silent on trade and commerce within the

15. Under which of the following circumstances
the members of the State Legislative Indian territory and leaves it to the

Assembly is/are disqualified? Parliament to legislate on.

1. if he is an undischarged insolvent.
2. if he is of unsound mind and stands so
declared by a court
3. If he is disqualified under the provisions
2. Parliament can impose restrictions on
the freedom of trade and commerce
between the states.

of the Tenth schedule. 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) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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18. The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and 22. Which of the following committees made
Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India
recommendations with respect to Centre-
are related to
(a) the promotion of the interests of State relations?
linguistic minorities in every Indian 1. Sarkaria Commission
state.
(b) the protection the interests of Scheduled 2. M M Punchhi Commission
Tribes. 3. Rajamannar Committee
(c) oaths and affirmations meant for a few
Select the correct answer using the code
important office-holders
(d) protect the interests of the people living given below.
in those Indian states that share border (a) 1 and 2 only
with other countries.
(b) 2 and 3 only
19. On premature dissolution of panchayat after (c) 1 and 3 only
2 years of its constitution:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) It will be reconstituted to serve a full
term of 5 years
(b) No fresh elections shall take place for
23. Recently seen in the news, Nord Stream 2
remainder of the term
(c) It will be reconstituted to serve pipeline runs between which one of the
remainder of the period following pairs of countries?
(d) State legislative assembly shall decide
the course of action (a) China to Germany

(b) Russia to Germany

20. In the context of the seventh schedule, 'Local
(c) Russia to United Kingdom
Government' as a subject comes under which
of the following? (d) Germany to France
(a) Union List
(b) State List
(c) Concurrent List 24. Which of the following is/are correct
(d) Residuary Powers regarding impeachment of the President?

1. He can be impeached only on the charge

21. Consider the following statements with
regard to state legislature: of violation of Constitution.
1. Legislative Assembly while passing an
2. On removal of President, Vice-President
ordinary bill can override the
amendments made by Legislative takes charge as president for the
Council. remaining tenure.
2. A bill rejected by the Legislative
Assembly, irrespective of its origin, ends Select the correct answer using the code
and becomes dead. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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25. With reference to the Chief Minister, 28. Consider the following statements regarding
consider the following statements: Cabinet Committees:
1. He holds office during the pleasure of 1. They are extra constitutional bodies.
the Governor. 2. All cabinet committees are headed by
2. He can be dismissed by the Governor at the Prime minister.
any time. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
3. He can recommend the dissolution of the
(a) 1 only
Legislative Assembly to the Governor at
(b) 2 only
any time.
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
29. In the context of global economy, Society
(b) 2 and 3 only
for Worldwide Interbank Financial
(c) 1 and 3 only Telecommunication (SWIFT) refers to
(d) 1, 2 and 3 which one of the following statements is
correct?
26. With reference to political parties as (a) It operates as a middleman to verify
recognized by the Election Commission information of transactions by providing
(EC), consider the following statements: secure financial messaging services.
1. EC recognizes parties as national parties (b) It operates as a coordination center
or state parties on the basis of their poll actually moving money across the
performance. countries.
2. The recognition granted by EC to (c) It is a World Bank led organisation
political parties determines their right to helping to set international standards in
certain privileges in elections. financial communication.
(d) It is the set of the agreement by the
Which of the statements given above is/are
Basel committee of Banking Supervision
correct?
which focuses on the risks to banks and
(a) 1 only
the financial system.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
30. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the First Past the Post system of elections in
India:
27. The Prime Minister of India is the chairman 1. In this system each constituency elects
of: one representative.
1. NITI Aayog 2. The winning candidate in this system
2. Inter-State Council must secure more than fifty percent
3. National Integration Council votes.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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31. Consider the following statements about 34. With reference to Inter- state council , which
Electoral bonds scheme: of the following statements is/are correct?
1 . All political parties are eligible to 1 . It was established on the
receive funding through Electoral bonds. recommendations of the Punchhi
2. Electoral Bonds cannot be purchased by Commission.
an individual person. 2. Its secretariat also functions as the
Which of the statements given above is/are secretariat of the Zonal Councils.
correct ? Select the correct answer using the code
( a) 1 only
given below .
( 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
32. Consider the following statements:
1 . Council of minister is an executive
35. With reference to Money Bill, consider the
branch of the parliament and it
following statements:
collectively governs on behalf of the
1 . All money bills are financial bills but not
Parliament.
all financial bills are money bill .
2. It is binding on all ministers to pursue or
agree to a policy for which there is 2. Joint sitting for passing money bill is

collective responsibility . presided by the Speaker .

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

33. Consider the following statements regarding 36. With reference to the Constitution of India,
the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation consider the following pairs:
( OIC ): Subject List
1 . Its membership is spread over four 1 . Forests Union List
continents. 2. Agriculture State List
2. Recently , India was granted the status of 3. Education Concurrent List
an Observer Member.
Which of the pairs given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correctly matched ?
correct?
( a ) 1 and 3 only
( a) 1 only
( b ) 2 only
( b) 2 only
(c ) 2 and 3 only
( c) Both 1 and 2
( d ) 1 , 2 and 3
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2
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37. Who among the following can be the 40. Consider the following statements with
electors in the elections to the Legislative reference to various state- level electoral
offices:
Councils of the State ?
1 . Chief Electoral Officer at the state level
1 . Members of municipalities
is appointed by the Governor.
2. Primary school teachers 2. Returning officer at the district level is
3. MLAs from the state nominated by the District Magistrate of
4. MPs from the state the district.

Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct?
given below .
( a ) 1 only
( a ) 1 , 2 and 3 only
( b ) 2 only
( b ) 1 and 3 only (c ) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 , 3 and 4 only ( d ) Neither 1 nor 2

( d ) 1 , 2 and 4 only
41 . With reference to the Municipal
Corporations, consider the following
38. In case of vacancy in the office of speaker
statements:
and deputy speaker in Lok Sabha who may
1 . They are established in the states by an
elect any member as acting speaker ? act of the concerned state legislatures.
( a ) Members of Lok Sabha 2. The Mayor is the chief executive
( b) President authority of the corporation .
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Vice President
correct ?
( d ) Prime minister
( a ) 1 only
( b ) 2 only
39. Consider the following statements regarding (c ) Both 1 and 2

White-Cheeked Macaque recently seen in (d ) Neither 1 nor 2

the news:
42. Consider the following statements regarding
1 . They have long and thick hair on the
the Major Non - NATO Ally ( MNNA) status:
neck and longer tails than other
1 . It is a designation assigned by the
Macaque species. European Union .
2. They are listed under Schedule I of the 2. It provides military and economic
Wildlife Protection Act ( WPA ) , 1972. privileges as well as entails security
commitments to the designated country .
Which of the statement 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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43. With reference to Private Members bills, 46. Mr XYZ wants to become a supreme court
consider the following statements: judge . What is the minimum age
1 . It is a bill introduced by any member of qualification so that he becomes a supreme
Parliament who is not a Minister. court judge?
2. It is drafted by the concerned department ( a ) 35
years
in consultation with the law department. years
( b ) 40

Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 21 years

correct? (d ) No Minimum age is prescribed in the

( a ) I only Constitution .
( b ) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
47. Consider the following statements regarding
the SMILE scheme:
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2
1 . SMILE scheme is for the rehabilitation
of marginalized individuals.
44. Consider the following statements :
2. It provides housing facilities and skill
1 . A member can be nominated to Rajya
development.
Sabha for any number of times.
3. It has a provision of Transgender
2. The normal term of Rajya Sabha is six
Protection Cell under the District
years at a time .
Magistrate.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
correct?
( a ) 1 only
( a ) 1 and 2 only
( b ) 2 only
( b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
( c ) 1 , 2 and 3
( d ) Neither 1 nor 2
( d ) 2 and 3 only

45. With reference to Indian judiciary , consider 48. Consider the following statements regarding
the following statements: the PM CARES Fund for Children Scheme:
1 . The oath and affirmations for the 1 . It has been launched ensure
to
supreme court judge is provided under rehabilitation and gap funding for
the second schedule to the Indian ensuring the education of the children
Constitution . who have lost both parents to COVID-
2. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court 19.
of India can be called back to sit and act 2. It will provide a monthly stipend from
as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief the age of 18 years, and a lump sum
Justice of India with prior permission of amount of Rs. 10 lakhs on attaining 23
the President of India. years of age.
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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49. In which of the following cases the Supreme 52. The president exercises executive power
Court has the original jurisdiction? through:

(a) Inter-State Water disputes (a) Prime Minister

(b) Council of Ministers headed by Prime
(b) Matters referred to the Finance
Minister
Commission
(c) Parliament
(c) Adjustment of expenses between the (d) Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Centre and the States
(d) Writ Jurisdiction 53. Indian federalism differs from that of the
federalism of the United States of America.
In this context, consider the differences
50. Recently, the Supreme Court asked the
between the federal or supreme courts of
Centre and States to respond to a petition to
India and the USA:
enforce the fundamental duties of citizens. In 1. The original jurisdiction of the American
this context, consider the following Supreme Court is wider than that of the
statements regarding the Fundamental Indian Supreme Court.
2. The appellate jurisdiction of both the
Duties:
courts is confined to constitutional cases
1. At present, there are fourteen
only.
Fundamental Duties.
3. The Indian Supreme Court has advisory
2. After their incorporation in the jurisdiction whereas the American
constitution, the part that enshrines the Supreme Court has no advisory
duties has been amended only once. jurisdiction.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
54. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding Cabinet?
51. If the President wants to seek legal opinion
1. It is a smaller body than the Council of
on a matter of public importance from the
Ministers.
Supreme Court, then: 2. Its powers and functions are defined in
(a) Supreme Court can assume to itself the the constitution.
power of legislation. 3. It is an advisory body to the president
and its advice is binding on him.
(b) President has to accept the advice given
Select the correct answer using the code
by the court.
given below.
(c) Supreme Court may refuse to tender its (a) 1 only
opinion. (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) President has to first get the approval of (c) 2 and 3 only
the Parliament for the same. (d) 1 and 2 only

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55. With reference to the office of Governor, 57. With reference to co-operative societies,
consider the following statements:
consider the following statements:
1. Elections to a co-operative society are
1. In case of a bicameral legislature, conducted by State Election
Governor can issue ordinance only when Commission.
2. Number of directors of a co-operative
both the houses are not in session. society shall not exceed twenty-one.
2. He enjoys personal immunity from legal 3. Cooperative Board shall have atleast two
women representatives.
liability for his official acts.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

(c) Both 1 and 2 58. Which of the following is/are the

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 discretionary powers of President?
1. Exercise of suspensive veto power
2. Appointment of Prime Minister when no
56. In which of the following cases does Political Party has majority in Lok
Sabha
membership to Parliament incur
3. Appointment of Governor in a state
disqualification under the Tenth Schedule? Select the correct answer using the code
1. If any independent member joins any given below.
(a) 1 only
political party before the expiry of six (b) 1 and 2 only
months. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. If any nominated member joins any

political party before the expiry of six 59. Consider the following statements regarding
the territorial extent of Central and State
months.
legislation in India:
3. If he voluntarily gives up the 1. The territorial jurisdiction of the
membership of the political party to Parliament is absolute in nature for
whole or any part of the territory of
which he belonged. India.
Select the correct answer using the code 2. The laws enacted by state legislature
cannot be applicable outside the state.
given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 3 only correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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60. Supreme Court is a Court of Record. It 63. Which of the following statements is/are
implies that correct regarding the Departmental Standing
1. The judgements of Supreme Court are Committees?
recorded for perpetual memory. 1. The members of this committee are
2. The Supreme Court has the power to elected by proportional representation.
punish for contempt of court. 2. It considers the demands for grants of
Select the correct answer using the code concerned ministries and can suggest
given below. cuts in the budget.
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2

61. The Eleventh Schedule of the Constitution (d) Neither 1 nor 2

places which of the following under the

purview of panchayats? 64. She helped to establish Women Indian

1. Agriculture Association in 1917 and the All-India

2. Khadi, village and cottage industries Women Conference in 1927. She wrote the

3. Slum improvement and upgradation play Mahar Munneer and a poem ‘The

4. Public Distribution System Broken Wing’ which she dedicated to

Select the correct answer using the code Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
Identify the personality from the above
given below.
passage.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) Parbati Giri
(b) 3 and 4 only
(b) Sarojini Naidu
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Saraladevi Chowdharani
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Dakshayani Velayudhan

62. The executive branch of the Union

65. Consider the following statement regarding
government consists of which?
Sant Gadge Baba:
1. President
1. He was a social reformer from Awadh.
2. Council of Ministers
2. He followed the tradition of Sant Kabir
3. All Members of Parliament
and Raidas.
4. Attorney General
Which of the above statements is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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66. Which of the following is/are not 69. Who among the following can vote in the
compulsory provisions under the 73rd election of the President?
Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992?
1. Elected and nominated members of the
1. Organization of Gram Sabha in a village
Lok Sabha.
or group of villages
2. Constitution of a State Finance 2. Elected Members of Rajya Sabha.
Commission 3. Elected Members of Legislative
3. Giving representation to members of the Assemblies of UTs
Parliament in the panchayats
4. Elected members of Legislative
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. Councils
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 3 only given below.
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

67. Which of the following is/are the possible (c) 1 and 4 only
reasons for appointing the Governor rather (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
than electing him?
1. To prevent friction between Governor
70. Consider the following statements regarding
and Chief Minister.
2. To reduce the election expenses the parliamentary privileges available to the
involved in the election process members:
3. It would discourage separatist tendencies 1. They cannot be arrested during the
in the States.
session of Parliament for both civil and
Select the correct answer using the code
criminal offences.
given below.
(a) 1 only 2. The presiding officer of the house has
(b) 2 and 3 only the final authority in deciding matters of
(c) 1 and 2 only
breach of privileges.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are

68. With reference to the President of India, correct?

which of the following statements is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
1. The President must act according to aid
(c) Both 1 and 2
and advice of the Council of Ministers.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. When the Council of Ministers resigns,
the President acts according to his own
discretion. 71. The strength of the High Court is decided
Select the correct answer using the code by:
given below.
(a) Supreme Court
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) President of India
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Parliament
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Governor of respective state
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72. Recently seen in the news, Eastern Bridge- 75. Consider the following statements with
VI is an Air Force exercise between India regard to the Estimates Committee:

and 1. It is called a ‘continuous economy

committee’ since it examines all the
(a) Thailand
ministries and departments throughout
(b) Malaysia
the year.
(c) Australia 2. It examines the budget estimates only
(d) Oman after they have been voted by the
Parliament.
73. Which of the following is not correct when Which of the statements given above is/are

Vice-President is discharging functions of correct?

(a) 1 only
President?
(b) 2 only
(a) He enjoys all immunities which are
(c) Both 1 and 2
available to the President for his official (d) Neither 1 nor 2
acts.
(b) He continues to perform the duties of 76. Consider the following statements with
chairman of Rajya Sabha. reference to zonal councils in India:
1. These are statutory bodies created under
(c) He can pardon the sentence of a court
the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.
martial.
2. The Union Home Minister acts as the
(d) He can promulgate ordinances on the
chairman of all the zonal councils.
advice of Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
74. Consider the following statements with (a) 1 only
reference to The Provisions of the (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas)
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Act, 1996 (PESA):
1. The provisions of the Act apply to the
77. Consider the following statements regarding
states of the North East India only. the removal of judges:
2. Ministry of Rural Development and 1. The judge of a high court can be
Ministry of Development of North removed on the same ground as a judge

Eastern Region are the nodal ministries of the supreme court.

2. Violation of the constitution is the only
for the implementation of the provisions
ground for the removal of a high court
under this Act.
judge.
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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78. Which of the following statements is/are 81. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with respect to the High Courts of correct regarding the election of Rajya Sabha
Union territories?
members?
1. The High Court of Delhi was established
1. All the members of the State Legislative
by the Constitution under Article
239AA. Assembly participate in the election.
2. Establishing a High Court for a Union 2. Election for the vacant seats of Rajya
Territory would require a constitutional
Sabha are held every third year.
amendment.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.

(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

79. Which of the following is not the purpose of

constituting Cabinet committees? 82. The Central Council of Local Government is
(a) To reduce the enormous workload on
chaired by who among the following?
Cabinet.
(a) Minister of Panchayati Raj
(b) To facilitate in depth examination of
policy issues and effective delegation. (b) Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs

(c) To give federal character to policy (c) Minister of Home Affairs

making. (d) The Prime Minister of India
(d) To sort out issues and formulate
proposals for the consideration of the
Cabinet. 83. Which of the following is/are not an

essential feature of local governance?

80. Under the 73rd and 74th Constitutional 1. Active participation of the citizenry
Amendment Acts, no election to any
2. Increased accountability of the
municipality/panchayat can be questioned
administration
except by an election petition presented to
which of the following authority? 3. Centralization of decision making

(a) A district court in the district to which Select the correct answer using the code
the municipality or the panchayat
given below.
belongs
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) The High Court of the concerned state
(c) Any authority as provided by the State (b) 3 only

legislature (c) 1 and 2 only

(d) The State Election Commission (d) 2 only
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84. Consider the following statements regarding 86. Consider the followings pairs:
the United Nations Refugee Convention, Festival State
1. Byanjana Dwadshi : Odisha
1951:
2. Medaram Jatara : Kerala
1. It is based on the core principle of non-
3. Nyokum : Arunachal
refoulment, which asserts that a refugee
Pradesh
should not be returned to a country Which of the pairs given above is/are
where they face serious threats to their correctly matched?
life or freedom. (a) 3 only

2. It has not clearly defined the term (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 only
Refugee and anyone can declare
(d) 1 and 3 only
him/herself as a refugee without any

verification.
87. Consider the following statements regarding
3. India has ratified the Convention in the Chief Minister of a State:
2010. 1. A person who is not a member of the

Which of the statements given above is/are state legislature cannot be appointed as
the Chief Minister.
correct?
2. He/she should be of a minimum age of
(a) 1 only
30 years to be appointed as a chief
(b) 2 and 3 only
minister of a state.
(c) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 not correct?
(a) 1 only

85. Which of the following is/are the duties of (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2
the Indian Coast Guard?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Preservation and Protection of Marine
Environment 88. With reference to State Governor, consider
2. Prevention and Control of Marine the following statements:
Pollution 1. Method of appointment of Governor is

3. Assisting the Customs and other adopted from Canadian Constitution.

2. The same person can be appointed as
authorities in anti-smuggling operations
Governor for two or more states.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only

(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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89. The Model Code of Conduct comes 93. Which among the following Parliamentary
immediately into effect: Privileges are mentioned in the Constitution?
(a) once the Election Commission 1. Freedom of speech in Parliament
announces the schedule of elections. 2. Right of publication of parliamentary
(b) once the notification calling electorate to proceedings
elect members of a house is issued. 3. Right to punish for contempt of house
(c) always at the first date of the month in Select the correct answer using the code
which elections are to be conducted. given below.
(d) once the candidates start filing their (a) 1 and 2 only
nominations in the constituencies. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
90. Recently, a new species of spider is named (d) 1, 2 and 3
Narsinhmehtai, in the honor of Narsinh
Mehta. Who was he? 94. With respect to the Inter-State Council,
(a) a business man from Bombay who consider the following statements:
played a crucial role in freedom struggle.
1. Article 263 contemplates the
(b) a a Vaishnavite saint and a pioneer of
establishment of an Inter-State Council
Gujarati literature.
to effect coordination among the states
(c) a famous painter during the Swadeshi
and between Centre and states.
movement.
2. The decisions and recommendations of
(d) a princely state ruler of Kathiawad.
the Inter-State Council are only advisory
in nature.
91. With reference to the budgetary process in
Which of the statements given above is/are
India, appropriation bill refers to:
correct?
(a) authorization of the withdrawal from the
(a) 1 only
Consolidated Fund of India.
(b) 2 only
(b) taxation proposals of the government.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) demands for grants by ministries.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) provision to make any grant in advance
for a part of the financial year.
95. Which of the following statements is/are

92. With reference to the powers of the correct with regard to discussions in the

President, consider the following statements: parliament?

1. His prior assent is required to introduce 1. During the Zero Hour, the members are
Constitutional Amendment Bill and free to raise any matter that they think is
Money bill. important.
2. He can nominate 2 members to the 2. During the Question Hour, Ministers are
Rajya Sabha from Anglo Indian bound to give oral answers to all the
community. types of questions.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using code given
correct? below.
(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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96. In which of the following states the Deucha 99. Which of the following statements are
Pachami coal mine located? correct regarding office of the Prime
(a) West Bengal minister?
(b) Jharkhand 1. He holds office during the pleasure of
(c) Odisha the President.
(d) Chhattisgarh
2. Resignation of Prime minister
automatically dissolves the council of
97. Consider the following statements regarding
ministers.
Council of Ministers:
Select the correct answer using the code
1. The strength of the Council of Ministers
given below.
cannot exceed 10 percent of total
number of members of the Lok Sabha. (a) 1 only

2. Council of Ministers is collectively (b) 2 only

responsible to the Parliament. (c) Both 1 and 2

Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only 100. Which of the following is/are the exclusive
(b) 2 only powers of Lok Sabha?
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. Vote of demand for grants
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Introduction of Constitution Amendment
bill
98. With reference to Additive Manufacturing
3. Creation of All India Services
technology, which of the following
Select the correct answer using the code
statements is/are correct?
given below.
1. India’s National Strategy for Additive
(a) 1 only
Manufacturing aims to achieve 25% of
the global market share in the sector. (b) 2 and 3 only

2. China’s market share in Additive (c) 1 and 3 only

Manufacturing is the highest in the (d) 1, 2 and 3

world.
3. Human tissues and organs can be made
through this technology.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 only