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feel that there is more than one correct response with you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE
response for each item.
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Booklet.
9. Sheet for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
Select the correct answer using the code (c) Investigating serious crimes, having
given below.
17. Which of the following statements is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct with regard to the consequences of
(b) 2, 3, and 4 only
the proclamation of a Financial Emergency?
(c) 1 and 4 only
1. Centre acquires full control over the
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
states in financial matters.
2. President may reserve all money bills or
20. Which of the following provisions of the
other financial bills for consideration
constitution ensure political equality?
after they are passed by the legislature of
1. Elections based on adult suffrage.
the state.
2. Abolition of titles.
3. President may issue directions for the
reduction of salaries and allowances of 3. No ineligibility for inclusion in electoral
the judges of the Supreme Court and the rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste,
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
23. Which of the following are the unitary 26. Which one of the following is the best
features of Indian Constitution? description of 'Tidal Disruption Event', that
1. Single constitution
was seen in the news recently?
2. Emergency Provisions
3. All-India Services (a) It is a lapse in time interval between two
4. Integrated Election Machinery diurnal tides.
5. Appointment of Governor
(b) It is a reversal in magnetism of Earth.
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (c) It is a gravity anomaly on surface of
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only moon.
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) It is a destruction of a star by a black
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 hole.
(c) President's rule under Article 356 2. Constitution does not provide any legal
(d) President's rule under Article 365 sanctions against their violation.
fair chance of losing in an election. 41. Consider the following statements with
3. Each adult citizen must have one vote respect to Constituent Assembly:
1. Whenever the Constituent Assembly met
and each vote must have one value.
as the legislative body, it was chaired by
4. The Government is not limited by laws Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
or regulations. 2. The Constituent Assembly adopted the
national anthem and the national song in
Select the correct answer using the code
1947.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
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42. Consider the following statements regarding 45. Which one of the following statements is
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes correct about the Right to Education?
(a) It was added after the passage of the
(NCST):
Right to Education (RTE) act.
1. The conditions of service and tenure of
(b) There was no provision in the
office of members of the commission are constitution for free and compulsory
determined by the Parliament. education for children before the 86th
2. The original constitution did not provide amendment.
(c) It includes that the state shall endeavour
for a separate National Commission for
to provide education for all children
Scheduled Tribes.
until they complete the age of six years.
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) This provision makes only elementary
correct? education and not higher education a
(a) 1 only fundamental right.
(b) 2 only
46. 'It is one of the world’s most active
(c) Both 1 and 2
volcanoes which has erupted again
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 recently. It is located near to world's largest
active volcano, Mauna Loa.'
43. Which one of the following designates a Which of the following volcanoes is being
bank as Domestic Systemically Important described in the passage given above?
(a) Mount Kilauea
Bank (D-SIB) in India?
(b) Mount Stromboli
(a) Ministry of Finance
(c) Mount Vesuvius
(b) Reserve Bank of India (d) Mount Etna
(c) Indian Banks' Association
(d) Securities and Exchange Board of India 47. With reference to the proclamation of
national emergency under Article 352
imposed till now, consider the following
44. Which of the following rights are a part of
statements:
the Right to Protection of Life and Personal
1. So far, a national emergency has been
Liberty? proclaimed two times.
1. Right not to be driven out of a state 2. The first proclamation of national
2. Right to travel abroad emergency was issued in October 1962
on account of Chinese aggression in the
3. Freedom of silence
NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency)
4. Right to the road in hilly areas
3. The second proclamation of national
Select the correct answer using the code emergency was made in 1975.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 3 and 4 only correct?
87. Consider the following statements regarding 90. With reference to the Goods and Services
the Drafting Committee of the Constitution : Tax Council, consider the following
1. It was constituted after independence. statements:
1. The Goods and Services Tax Council is
2. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar was the
a constitutional body.
chairman of this committee. 2. Union Revenue Secretary acts as the ex-
Which of the statements given above is/are officio Secretary to the Council.
correct? 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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91. Consider the following statements with 94. Consider the following statements with
reference to the National Commission for respect to the Preamble of the Constitution
Protection Of Child Rights (NCPCR): of India:
1. It is a statutory body under the 1. It was not a part of the constitution
adopted on 26th November 1949.
administrative control of the Ministry of
2. It specifies justice, liberty, equality, and
Women & Child Development.
fraternity as the objectives.
2. It inquires into violation of child rights 3. It was the first time recognized as part of
and takes suo-motu notice of matters the constitution in the Berubari Union
relating to deprivation and violation of case in 1960.
child rights. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
95. Recently, the Archeological Survey of India
discovered votive stupas at Nalanda
92. Consider the following statements regarding Mahavihara. In this context, consider the
the Central Information Commission: following statements regarding the Nalanda
1. The Central Information Commission is Mahavihara:
a statutory body, set up under the Right 1. It was visited by both Hiuen Tsang and
to Information Act in 2005. It-sing.
2. The Commission consists of a Chief 2. It was patronised by both Gupta and Pala
Information Commissioner and not more dynasties.
3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
than ten Information Commissioners.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
96. Article 51A of the Indian Constitution
93. Consider the following pairs: provides for the Fundamental Duties. In this
Provisions under DPSP Article context, which of the following acts have a
bearing on the implementation of some of
1. Promotion of cottage : Article 40
the Fundamental Duties?
industries
1. Prevention of Insults to National Honour
2. Prohibit the slaughter of : Article 47 Act (1971)
cows 2. Representation of People Act (1951)
3. Safeguard forests and : Article 3. Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972
wildlife 48A 4. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of
Which of the pairs given above is/are 1967
correctly matched? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4