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TEST BOOKLET
iPTS2023
POLITY 1

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1. Which among the following Which of the statements given above
statements are correct regarding is/are not correct?
Council of States? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Union Territories are not (b) 3 only
represented in Council of States (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Election to Council of States is (d) 1,2 and 3
held in accordance with system
of proportional representation by 3. Which among the following are the
means of single transferrable necessary consequences of
vote proclamation of National
3. Seats in Council of States are Emergency?
allotted to each state on the
basis of its population 1. Parliament becomes empowered
Select the correct answer using the to make laws on any subject
code given below: mentioned in the State List
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. The term of Lok Sabha is
(b) 2 and 3 only extended for one year
(c) 3 only 3. State governments are
(d) 1,2 and 3 suspended

2. Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the
1. Constitution provides for code given below:
Reservation of seats for (a) 1 only
Scheduled Castes in Rajya (b) 2 and 3 only
Sabha (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Reservation of seats for (d) 1 and 2 only
Scheduled Tribes in the
Parliament is introduced through
24th Amendment of the
Constitution
3. Constitution provides for
reservation of seats for women in
State Legislative Assembly

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4. Which of the following are
Fundamental Duties enshrined in
the Constitution of India
1. To provide early childhood care
and education for all children
until they complete the age of six
years
2. To renounce practices derogatory
to the dignity of women
3. To develop scientific temper
4. To uphold democratic principles
by participating in elections
Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2,3 and 4 only
(c) 1,2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
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the 5. With reference to vacating of seats
in the legislatures, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. If a sitting member of Rajya
Sabha is elected to the Lok
Sabha, his seat in the Rajya
Sabha becomes vacant.
2. If a person is elected to both the
Parliament and the state
legislature at the same time,
his/her seat in state legislature
becomes vacant if he/she does
not resign his seat in the state
legislature within 14 days
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
6. Which of the following comes under
the term ‘law’ as per Article 13 of the
Constitution of India?
1. Ordinances issued by Governor
2. Constitutional Amendment Act
3. Notifications issued by UPSC
4. Guidelines issued by RBI
Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1,3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
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7. Consider the following statements: 9. In the context of emergency
1. The power to suspend a member provisions in the Constitution,
of legislative assembly lies with consider the following statements:
the Governor
2. As per Rules of Procedure and 1. A proclamation of National
Conduct of Business in Lok Emergency can be restricted to a
Sabha, a member can be specific part of the country
suspended from the house for a 2. The 44th Constitutional
maximum period of not Amendment Act of 1978 made
exceeding the remainder of the the declaration of a National
session. Emergency immune from the
Which of the statements given above judicial review
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above
(b) 2 only is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
8. With reference to ‘Constitution (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Amendment Bill’, consider the
following statements: 10. The power to abolish a State
1. It can be initiated only in Lok Legislative Council is vested in:
Sabha
2. It can be introduced either by a (a) State legislative assembly
minister or by a private member (b) Parliament
3. Introduction of Constitution (c) Governor
Amendment Bill does not require (d) President
prior permission of the President
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3

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11. In the context of Citizenship Act, 13. With reference to Speaker of a State
which of the following categories of Legislative Assembly, consider the
person are eligible to acquire following statements:
citizenship by registration?
1. She/he is removed by a
1. A person of Indian origin who is resolution passed by a majority
ordinarily resident in India for of all the then members of the
two years assembly
2. A minor children of persons who 2. She/he resigns by writing to the
are citizens of India Governor of the state
3. Person with adequate knowledge 3. She/he adjourns the assembly in
of a language specified in the the absence of a quorum
Eighth Schedule to the
Constitution Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the (a) 1 and 2 only
code given below: (b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1,2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 14. In the context of Indian political
system, the presence of Rajya Sabha
12. Which of the following backward is best described as:
sections finds mentions in Article 16
of the Constitution? (a) Decentralization
1. Economically Weaker Sections (b) Parliamentary Supremacy
2. Scheduled Castes (c) Federalism
3. Women (d) Republicanism
Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3

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15. Which among the following cannot 17. With respect to revocation of
be a reason for the imposition of National Emergency which of the
President’s rule? following statement is/are correct?
(a) When a State fails to comply 1. A proclamation of National
with any directions of the Centre Emergency can be revoked by
that is empowered with. the President without
(b) When the President is satisfied Parliamentary approval.
that the government of a State 2. A resolution for disapproving the
cannot be carried in accordance continuation of National
with the Constitution. Emergency is to be passed by
(c) When there is maladministration Lok Sabha only
and corruption in the affairs of Select the correct answer from the
the State government. codes given below:
(d) When the Governor gives a (a) 1 only
report indicating the breakdown (b) 2 only
of Constitutional machinery (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
16. Which of the following can place a
particular law in the Ninth Schedule 18. Which of the following grounds of
of the Constitution of India? discrimination are mentioned in
Article 15 of the Constitution?
1. Parliament
2. State Legislature 1. Religion
3. Union Executive 2. Caste
4. State Executive 3. Sex
4. Descent
Select the correct answer from the 5. Residence
codes given below:
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the
(b) 1 and 3 only code given below
(c) 1 and 2 only (a) 1,2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 (b) 2,3,4 and 5 only
(c) 1,2 and 5 only
(d) 1,2,3,4 and 5

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19. The most likely implication of a rigid 21. Consider the following statements:
Constitution is:
1. Constitution of India provides
(a) It brings parliamentary that the President addresses
sovereignty both the Houses of the
(b) It ensures progress of society Parliament at the beginning of
(c) It lays certain limitation upon the every session.
government in power 2. The Leader of the House, in
(d) It prevents social inequality consultation with the Leader of
the Opposition, allot time for the
20. The 42nd Amendment inserted discussion of the matters
Fundamental Duties to Indian referred to in the President’s
Constitution. This is done to Address to the Houses
accomplish which one of the 3. The discussion on the
following purpose? President’s Address may be
postponed in favour of a
(a) To give a constitutional identity Government Bill
to the people
(b) To set authoritative constraints Which of the following statements
upon what citizens may or may given above is/are correct?
not do (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) To pursue individual aspirations, (b) 3 only
goals and freedoms (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) To guide state regarding its (d) 1 and 3 only
obligation towards people

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22. Which of the following can be Select the correct answer using the
regarded as ‘state’ under Article 12 code given below:
of the Constitution? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Union Executive (b) 1,3 and 4 only
2. Municipalities (c) 2 and 3 only
3. State Legislative Council (d) 2,3 and 4 only
4. Election Commission of India
Select the correct answer using the 25. With reference to the concept of
code given below: ‘Secularism’ in Indian Constitution,
(a) 1,2 and 3 only which one of the following
(b) 2 and 3 only statements is not correct?
(c) 1,3 and 4 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 (a) State can make laws to regulate
any religious activity to ensure
23. The President can proclaim a public order and health in the
national emergency only after society
receiving a/an: (b) State can make laws for throwing
(a) Approval from both the houses of open of Hindu religious
Parliament institutions of a public character
(b) Advice from the Prime Minister to all classes and sections of
(c) Written recommendation from Hindus
the cabinet (c) A religious denomination can
(d) Written recommendation from own and acquire movable and
the Prime Minister immovable property
(d) No religious instruction shall be
24. Which among the following provided in any educational
provisions in the Constitution can institution in India
be amended by a simple majority of
the two Houses of Parliament?
1. Fundamental Duties
2. Fifth Schedule
3. Privileges of the members of the
Parliament
4. Election of the President

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26. Which of the following subject 28. Consider the following statements:
matter are enlisted in Concurrent 1. Right against Untouchability
List? under Article 17 is available
against private individuals
1. Electricity 2. Article 18 of the Constitution
2. Citizenship prohibits a citizen of India from
3. Banking accepting a title from a foreign
4. Criminal law state.
Which of the statements given above
Select the correct answer using the is/are correct?
code given below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
29. With respect to lapsing of bills on
27. Preamble of the Indian Constitution the dissolution of the State
was amended during the prime Legislative Assembly, consider the
ministership of: following statements:
1. A Bill passed by the assembly
1. Jawaharlal Nehru but pending in the council does
2. Lal Bahadur Shastri not lapse
3. Indira Gandhi 2. A Bill passed by both the houses
4. Morarji Desai but pending assent of the
Governor lapses
Select the correct answer using the 3. A Bill pending in the council but
code given below: not passed by the assembly does
(a) 1,3 and 4 only not lapse
(b) 3 only Which of the statements given above
(c) 2 and 3 only is/are correct?
(d) None of the above (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only

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30. In the context of Indian 32. With reference to State Legislatures,
Constitution, quorum of each house consider the following statements:
of parliament constitutes:
1. Constitution fixes the maximum
(a) Half of the total number of strength of the legislative council
members of the house at one-fourth of the total
(b) One-third of the total number of strength of the legislative
members of the house assembly of the state.
(c) One-tenth of the total number of 2. Half of the members of the
members of the house legislative council are elected by
(d) Fifty members in case of Rajya the members of the legislative
Sabha and hundred members in assembly of the state.
case of Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above
31. In the context of Indian political is/are correct?
system which of the following (a) 1 only
limit/s or restrict/s the feature of (b) 2 only
Parliamentary sovereignty: (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Judicial Review
2. Written Constitution 33. In the context of case laws in India,
3. Fundamental Rights right to privacy is protected as a
fundamental right under:
Select the correct answer using the
code given below: 1. Article 14
(a) 1 and 3 only 2. Article 19
(b) 1 only 3. Article 21
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3

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34. When the Rajya Sabha passes a How many of the statements given
resolution to empower Parliament to above is/are correct?
make laws on a matter enumerated (a) None of the above
in the State List, the possible (b) Only one
consequences will be? (c) Only two
1. Power of state legislature to (d) All the three
make laws on the same matter
cease to exists 36. In the context of provisions related
2. The resolution remains in force to citizenship in Indian
for six months Constitution, consider the following
Select the correct answer using the statements:
code given below:
(a) 1 only 1. Parliament, not the state
(b) 2 only legislatures, has the power to
(c) Both 1 and 2 legislate with respect to the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 acquisition and termination of
citizenship.
35. In the context of Indian political 2. As per the Constitution of India,
system, consider the following a citizen would lose her/his
statements: citizenship, if she/he voluntarily
1. A law on concurrent subject acquired the citizenship of any
enacted by Parliament is foreign state.
generally executed by Union
Executive Which of the statements given above
2. Constitution empowers President is/are correct?
for the entrustment of the (a) 1 only
executive functions of the Centre (b) 2 only
to a state without the consent of (c) Both 1 and 2
that state (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Constitution empowers
Parliament to make laws on any
matter in the State List for
implementing the international
treaties

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37. In the context of Indian political 39. With reference to Resolutions in Lok
system, the term ‘Citizenship’ Sabha, consider the following
implies: statements:

(a) Right to participate in election 1. After a resolution has been

(b) Full and equal membership in
the political community
(c) Liberty to utilize the resources of
the nation
(d) Full access to socio-economic
justice
38. Arrange the following Indian States
in the chronological order of their
formation:
moved any member can move an
amendment to the resolution
2. No speech on a resolution shall,
except with the permission of the
Speaker, exceed fifteen minutes
in duration
3. A member who has moved a
resolution shall not withdraw the
same except by leave of the
House

1. Gujarat Which of the statements given above

2. Kerala is/are correct?
3. Haryana (a) 1 and 2 only
4. Nagaland (b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the (d) 1,2 and 3
code given below:
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2-1-4-3
(c) 2-1-3-4
(d) 1-2-4-3

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40. With reference to Financial 42. With reference to salaries and
Emergency, which of the following allowances of the Chairman of State
statements is/are correct? Legislative Council, consider the
following statements:
1. Proclamation of Financial
Emergency must be approved by 1. They are fixed by the State
both the Houses of Parliament Legislature
within one month from the date 2. They are charged on the
of its issue. Consolidated Fund of the State
2. Once approved by the Parliament 3. They are dealt under the second
Financial Emergency continues schedule of the Constitution
indefinitely till it is revoked.
Which of the statements given above
Select the correct answer using the is/are correct?
code given below: (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1,2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
43. The criteria for recognition of
41. The best rationale behind the minorities under Article 30 of the
amendability of Indian Constitution Indian Constitution includes:
is:
(a) A constitution must reflect 1. Religion
philosophy of the government in 2. Language
power 3. Ethnicity
(b) Constitution must incorporate
the changing ideology of majority Select the correct answer using the
of people code given below:
(c) Every generation should have a (a) 1 and 2 only
Constitution of its own liking (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Changes in circumstances (c) 1 only
demands changes in constitution (d) 1,2 and 3

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44. Which among the following terms 46. With reference to Directive Principle
are not mentioned in Preamble of of State Policies (DPSP), consider the
Indian Constitution? following statements:
1. It limits the legislative power of
(a) Equality of wealth the Parliament and State
(b) Liberty of belief Legislatures
(c) Integrity of the nation 2. It limits the executive power of
(d) Dignity of the individual the Union and the State
Executives
45. In the context of emergency 3. It aids the Judiciary to exercise
provisions in the Constitution of its power of judicial review
India, consider the following Which of the statements given above
statements: is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. The first Proclamation of (b) 2 and 3 only
National Emergency in India is (c) 3 only
made in view of Chinese (d) 1,2 and 3
aggression of 1962
2. Fundamental Rights under 47. With reference to passage of a
Article 19 can be suspended only money bill in the state legislature,
when the National Emergency is consider the following statements:
declared on the ground of armed 1. After a money bill is passed by
rebellion the legislative assembly, it is
transmitted to the legislative
Which of the statements given above council for its consideration
is/are correct? 2. Governor cannot reserve a
(a) 1 only money bill for the consideration
(b) 2 only of the President
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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48. ‘No-confidence’ motion against 50. Which of the following is the
executives can be passed in which necessary virtue of holding election
among the following legislatures? in a country?

1. Lok Sabha (a) It set some limits on what a ruler

2. Rajya Sabha can impose on its citizens
3. Legislative assembly of States (b) It ensures that the good people
4. Legislative assembly of Union come to power
Territories (c) It upholds popular will of the
5. State legislative council citizens
(d) It guarantee socio-political rights
Select the correct answer using the to citizens
code given below:
(a) 2,4 and 5 only 51. With reference to ‘Privilege Motions’
(b) 1 and 3 only in the Parliament, consider the
(c) 1,3 and 4 only following statements:
(d) 1,2,3,4 and 5
1. The speaker of the Lok Sabha is
49. In which among the following cases the first level of scrutiny of a
does the Supreme Court privilege motion
characterized ‘secularism’ as ‘basic 2. A privilege motion can be moved
feature’ of the Constitution? against a private member
3. Privilege motions are not put to
(a) MC Mehta v/s Union of India vote
(b) Berubari Union Case
(c) Golaknath v/s State of Punjab Which of the statements given above
(d) S. R. Bommai v/s Union of India is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only

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52. Consider the following statements: 54. In the context of right to freedom of
1. Article 3 of the Constitution speech and expression under Article
authorizes the Parliament to 19 of the Constitution, the State can
increase the area of any state impose reasonable restrictions on
2. Parliament have the power to which of the following grounds?
give the territory of any state to
another country under Article 3 1. Friendly relations with foreign
of the Constitution States
2. Public morality
Which of the statements given above 3. Contempt of court
is/are correct? 4. Defamation
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the
(c) Both 1 and 2 code given below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2,3 and 4 only
53. With reference to ‘Public Account of (c) 1,2 and 3 only
India’, consider the following (d) 1,2,3 and 4
statements:
55. With reference to ‘Fundamental
1. No money shall be withdrawn Duties’ in the Constitution, consider
from the Public Account of India the following statements:
except under appropriation made 1. They are non-justiciable in
by the law nature
2. Some of the funds under the 2. Fundamental Duties were never
Public Accounts of India are amended since it was introduced
interest bearing through 42nd Amendment of the
Constitution
Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 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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56. One of the implications of ‘Liberty’ in 58. If the bill seeks to amend the federal
society is the absence of: provisions of the Constitution, it
must be ratified by the:
(a) Competition
(b) Restraints (a) Legislatures of half of the states
(c) Individual initiatives by a simple majority
(d) Privileges (b) Legislatures of two-third states
by a simple majority
57. Which of the following conditions (c) Legislatures of half of the states
are mentioned in Article 5 of the by a special majority
Constitution to make a person (d) Legislatures of two-third states
eligible for citizenship at the by a special majority
commencement of the Constitution?
59. Consider the following statements:
1. Ethnicity
2. Domicile 1. The Parliament can curtail
3. Place of birth Fundamental Rights by an
4. Religion ordinary legislation.
2. Some of the Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the are directly enforceable while
code given below: some of them can be enforced on
(a) 1 and 2 only the basis of a law made for giving
(b) 2,3 and 4 only effect to them.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 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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60. With reference to the post of Select the correct answer using the
‘Chairman of the Rajya Sabha’, code given below:
consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
1. Lok Sabha has no role in the (c) 2 and 3 only
removal of Chairman of the (d) 1 and 2 only
Rajya Sabha
2. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha 62. With reference to Ninth Schedule of
can vote in the first instance the Constitution, consider the
when a resolution for his following statements:
removal is under consideration
of the house 1. If the laws are inserted in the
3. Salaries and allowances of the Ninth Schedule after they are
Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are declared unconstitutional by the
charged on the Consolidated Court, they are considered to
Fund of India have been in the Schedule since
their commencement, and thus
Which of the statements given above valid.
is/are correct? 2. Laws in the Ninth Schedule of
(a) 1 only the Constitution are fully
(b) 2 and 3 only immune to judicial review
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above
is/are correct?
61. In the context of money bill, which (a) 1 only
among the following statements are (b) 2 only
correct? (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Rajya Sabha can neither discuss (d) Neither 1 nor 2
nor make any recommendation
on a Money Bill
2. Money Bill can be introduced
only by a minister
3. President cannot withhold his
assent to a Money Bill

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63. Which of the Fundamental Rights Which of the statements given above
are available only to citizens and not is/are correct?
to foreigners? (a) 1 only
1. Prohibition of discrimination on (b) 2 and 3 only
grounds of religion, race, caste, (c) 1 and 3 only
sex or place of birth (d) 1,2 and 3
2. Right to form associations or
unions 65. Consider the following statements:
3. Right to elementary education
4. Freedom to manage religious 1. Article 16 of the Constitution
affairs prevents Parliament from making
Select the correct answer using the any law prescribing residence as
code given below: a condition for certain
(a) 1 and 2 only employment or appointment in a
(b) 2 and 4 only state or union territory.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. A law that mandates incumbent
(d) 3 and 4 only of an office related to religious
institution should belong to the
64. With reference to Protection in particular religion is ultra vires
Respect of Conviction for Offences to the Constitution.
under Article 20 of the Constitution,
consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above
1. Prohibition against self- is/are correct?
incrimination could only be put (a) 1 only
into effect if the person is (b) 2 only
accused of a civil offence. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. Departmental Proceedings are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
independent of trial by a judicial
court or tribunal.
3. Only conviction or punishments
under an ex post facto law is
prohibited under Article 20 and
not the trial or prosecution.

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66. 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 68. Which of the following grounds are
of 2002 made changes to which of provided in the Constitution for the
the following parts of the disqualification of a member of
Constitution? Parliament?
1. Preamble 1. If the person have failed to lodge
2. Fundamental Rights an account of his election
3. Fundamental Duties expenses within the time.
4. Directive Principles of State 2. If the person holds any office of
Policy profit under the Union or state
Select the correct answer using the government
code given below: 3. If the person have been convicted
(a) 1 and 2 only for promoting enmity between
(b) 2,3 and 4 only different group
(c) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the
(d) 1,2,3 and 4 code given below:
(a) 1 only
67. In the context of Fundamental (b) 2 and 3 only
Rights and Duties in the Indian (c) 2 only
Constitution, consider the following (d) 1,2 and 3
statements:
1. Rights, not Duties, can be 69. Consider the following statements:
enforced by Parliamentary 1. A Union Minister is entitled to
legislations. vote in both the House of the
2. Both Right and Duties helps the Parliament
courts in examining and 2. Attorney General of India have
determining the constitutional the right to speak and take part
validity of a law in the proceedings of both the
Which of the statements given above House of the Parliament
is/are correct? Which of the statements given above
(a) 1 only is/are 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

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70. Consider the following statements: 72. According to Article 1 of the
1. A member of the Panel of Constitution of India, the term
Chairpersons preside over the ‘territory of India’ includes:
Lok Sabha, when the office of the
Speaker and Deputy Speaker is 1. Territories of the states
vacant 2. Union territories
2. Members of Panel of 3. Territories acquired by the
Chairpersons of Lok Sabha is Government of India
elected by the Lok Sabha from
amongst its members Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
Which of the statements given above (a) 2 only
is/are 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
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 73. Consider the following statements:

71. Constitution provides provision for 1. Both Rajya Sabha and State
joint sitting of the two Houses for Legislative Council is not subject
the passage of: to dissolution
2. The term of Rajya Sabha and
1. Money Bill State Legislative Council can be
2. Constitution Amendment Bill extended during National
3. Ordinary Bill Emergency

Select the correct answer using the Which of the statements given above
code given below: is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 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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74. Which among the following 75. In the context of legislative
qualifications are laid down in the enactments in state legislature,
Constitution for a person to be consider the following statements:
chosen a member of the state 1. Legislative Council cannot make
legislature? any amendments to the ordinary
bill passed by the Legislative
1. A person to be elected to the Assembly
legislative assembly must be an 2. If the Legislative Council does
elector for an assembly not take any action on the
constituency in the concerned ordinary bill passed by the
state Legislative Assembly for 14 days,
2. He/She must be not less than 35 the bill is deemed to have been
years of age in the case of the passed by both the Houses
legislative council Which of the statements given above
3. He/She must make an oath is/are correct?
before the person authorised by (a) 1 only
the Election Commission (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only 76. Arrange the following Indian states
(b) 2 and 3 only in the increasing order of their
(c) 3 only strength in the legislative assembly?
(d) 1 and 3 only 1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Odisha
3. Punjab
4. Karnataka
Select the correct answer using the
code given below
(a) 1-3-2-4
(b) 3-2-1-4
(c) 3-1-2-4
(d) 1-3-4-2

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77. With reference to emergency 79. In the context of ‘Question Hour’ in
provisions in the Constitution, the Parliamentary Procedures,
consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. National Emergency can be
extended to an indefinite period 1. Unless the President otherwise
with an approval of the directs, the first hour of every
Parliament for every six months sitting of Lok Sabha shall be
2. Every resolution approving the available for the asking and
proclamation of National answering of questions
Emergency must be passed by a 2. A member who desires a written
majority of two-thirds of the total answer to one’s question shall
membership of that house distinguish it by an asterisk
Which of the statements given above 3. A question must be addressed to
is/are correct? a minister, and not a private
(a) 1 only member.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
78. As per the Constitution of India, (b) 1 and 2 only
President of India is empowered to: (c) 3 only
1. Summons Rajya Sabha to meet (d) None of the above
2. Adjourn the siting of the Lok
Sabha
3. Prorogue the Rajya Sabha while
in session
4. Dissolve the Lok Sabha while in
session
Select the correct answer using the
code given below:
(a) 1,2 and 3 only
(b) 1,3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only

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80. With reference to members of 81. With reference to vacation of seat in
Parliament, consider the following the state legislature, consider the
statements: following statements:
1. If a person is elected to both the
1. A member of Parliament resign houses of state legislature, his
his seat by writing to the seat in one of the Houses falls
President of India vacant as per the provisions of a
2. Members of Parliament are law made by the state legislature
entitled to receive such salaries 2. State legislative assembly can
and allowances as may be declare the seat of a member
determined by President of India vacant if the person is absent
3. Unless a member takes the oath from all its meeting for a period
or affirmation before the of sixty days without its
President or some person permission
appointed by him, he/she does Which of the statements given above
not become eligible to is/are correct?
parliamentary privileges and (a) 1 only
immunities. (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above (d) Neither 1 nor 2
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 82. Consider the following statements:
(b) 1 and 2 only 1. All resolutions are substantive
(c) 3 only motions.
(d) 2 and 3 only 2. Every Resolution, if adopted, is
binding on the Government and
has the force of law.
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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83. Consider the following statements: 85. When a state legislature is dissolved
1. A proclamation imposing due to imposition of President’s
President’s Rule must be Rule, which of the following is
approved by both the Houses of empowered to make laws for the
Parliament within one month state?
from the date of its issue.
2. Parliament cannot extend (a) Parliament
President’s Rule beyond one year (b) President
under any circumstances. (c) Governor of the state
(d) Chief secretary of the state
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 86. In the context of Indian
(a) 1 only Constitution, consider the following
(b) 2 only statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. The Constitution has fixed
maximum strength of the Lok
84. Consider the following statements: Sabha
1. A joint sitting of two houses of 2. The Constitution provides that
Parliament is presided over by the representatives of the Union
the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Territories in the Lok Sabha are
2. Speaker appoints the chairman chosen by direct election
of all the Department-related
Parliamentary Standing Which of the statements given above
Committees is/are correct?
3. Speaker’s certification of a bill as (a) 1 only
a ‘Money Bill’ is immune from (b) 2 only
judicial review (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above (d) Neither 1 nor 2
is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only

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87. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above
1. The date of election of the is/are correct?
Speaker of the Lok Sabha is fixed (a) 1 and 3 only
by Election Commission of India (b) 2 only
2. The question of disqualification (c) 1 and 2 only
under the Tenth Schedule is (d) 3 only
decided by Speaker in the case of
both Lok Sabha and Rajya 89. Consider the following statements:
Sabha
Which of the statements given above 1. Provincial elections of 1937 were
is/are correct? held under the Government of
(a) 1 only India Act 1919
(b) 2 only 2. Indian Independence Act of 1947
(c) Both 1 and 2 abolished the jurisdiction of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Privy Council

88. Consider the following statements Which of the statements given above
1. While the proclamation of is/are correct?
Financial Emergency is in (a) 1 only
operation, the Union (b) 2 only
Government can give directions (c) Both 1 and 2
to the States for reducing salary (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of High Court Judges
2. Financial Emergency was
declared only once in India,
during 1991 financial crisis.
3. If the proclamation of Financial
Emergency is issued at a time
when the Lok Sabha has been
dissolved, then the proclamation
survives until 30 days from the
first sitting of the Lok Sabha
after its reconstitution.

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90. In the context of Indian Parliament, 92. With reference to the office of
consider the following statements: ‘Leader of Opposition’, consider the
1. Joint sittings of the two Houses following statements:
of Parliament have taken place 1. There is two separate office of
only on three occasions since Leader of Opposition for Lok
independence Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
2. No private member bill has 2. It was never accorded statutory
become a law in the history of recognition.
Parliament 3. Leader of Opposition is entitled
3. Bills introduced by a nominated to a sumptuary allowance at the
member of Parliament will same rate as that of a Cabinet
always be a private member bill Minister.
Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3

91. In the context of Article 1 of the
Indian Constitution, which of the
following statements is/are correct?
1. Indian Union is the result of an
agreement by the states
2. States have no freedom to secede
from the Indian Union
93. Consider the following statements:
1. As per the Constitution of India
maximum gap between two
sessions of Parliament cannot be
more than two months
2. As per Parliamentary convention,
each house of the Parliament
meets for four sessions in a year.

Which of the statements given above Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 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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94. With reference to ‘censure motion’, 96. With reference to enactment of
consider the following statements: Union Budget in India, consider the
1. It cannot be moved against an following statements:
individual minister
2. The council of ministers have to 1. Demand for grants include both
immediately resign when the charged and voted expenditure.
censure motion is passed 2. Expenditure charged on the
3. It cannot be introduced in Rajya Consolidated Fund of India shall
Sabha not be discussed by the
Parliament.
Which of the statements given above 3. Lok Sabha has the power to
is/are correct? reduce the amount specified in
(a) 1 only the demand for grants
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only Which of the statements given above
(d) 1,2 and 3 is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
95. With reference to introduction and (b) 2 and 3 only
passage of government bill in the (c) 1 and 3 only
Parliament, consider the following (d) 1,2 and 3
statements:

1. Its introduction in the House

requires one month’s notice
2. The member who wants to
introduce the bill has to ask for
the leave of the House

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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97. With reference to Parliamentary 98. Consider the following pairs:
Committees in Lok Sabha, consider Cut motions : Effect
the following statements: 1.Policy Cut : Demand should
be reduced to Re
1. A member can resign one’s seat 1
from a Committee by writing to 2.Economy Cut: Demand should
the Chairperson of the be reduced by Rs
Committee 100
2. The Chairperson of a Committee 3. Token Cut : Demand should
shall be appointed by the be reduced by a
Speaker from amongst members specified amount
of the Committee Which of the pairs given above
3. The quorum to constitute a is/are correct?
sitting of a Committee shall be (a) 1 only
one-tenth of the total number of (b) 2 and 3 only
members of the Committee. (c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above
is/are correct? 99. In case of a conflict between the
(a) 2 only central law and the state law on a
(b) 1 and 3 only subject enumerated in the
(c) 1 and 2 only Concurrent List, the state law
(d) 1,2 and 3 prevails over the central law if:
(a) The state law has been upheld
by the Supreme Court of India
(b) The state law has been reserved
for the consideration of the
President and has received her
assent
(c) The state law is passed with a
special majority in the state
legislature
(d) The state law is of utmost public
importance

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100. Which among the following is/are
the functions of the Indian
Constitution?

1. To provide a set of basic rules

that allow for minimal
coordination amongst members
of the society
2. To specify who has the power to
make decisions in the society
3. To set some limits on what the
government can impose on the
citizens

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

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