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CHAPTER 12: PARLIAMENTARY 4
SYSTEM
CHAPTER 13: FEDERAL SYSTEM 5
CHAPTER 14: CENTRE-STATE 6
RELATIONS
CHAPTER 15: INTER-STATE 7
RELATIONS
CHAPTER 16: EMERGENCY 8
PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 17 – PRESIDENT 11
CHAPTER 18 – VICE-PRESIDENT 12
CHAPTER 19 – PRIME MINISTER 13
CHAPTER 20 – CENTRAL COUNCIL OF 13
MINISTERS
CHAPTER 21 – CABINET COMMITTEES 14
CHAPTER 22 – PARLIAMENT 15
CHAPTER 23 – PARLIAMENTARY 20
COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 24 – PARLIAMENTARY 21
FORUMS
CHAPTER 25 – SUPREME COURT 22
CHAPTER 26 – GOVERNOR 26
CHAPTER 27 – CHIEF MINISTER 27
CHAPTER 28 – STATE COUNCIL OF 27
MINISTERS
CHAPTER 29 – STATE LEGISLATURE 28
CHAPTER 30 – HIGH COURT 31
CHAPTER 31 – SUBORDINATE COURT 33
CHAPTER 32 – SPECIAL PROVISIONS 35
FOR SOME STATES
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PART 2: SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 12: PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM
1. Consider the following statements 4. It is a government by professionals.
regarding Parliamentary form of the Which of the above statements is /are correct?
Government: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. There are two separate centres of power (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
one being the executive and the other (c) 3 and 4 only
being the legislative. (d) 1 only
2. The head of the Government is different
from the head of the state. 4. The framers of Indian constitution adopted
3. The oath of secrecy to ministers is the Parliamentary system of government
administered by the Prime minister. because:
4. Parliamentary system of government is 1. They were acquainted with this system
a sub type of representative democracy. of Government.
Which of the above statements is /are correct? 2. They wanted definiteness in the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only policies.
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only 3. They preferred harmony between
(c) 1 and 3 only legislature and executive in place of
(d) 2 and 4 only separation of power.
4. They wanted a responsible government.
2. Consider the following statements with 5. The Indian society is homogenous in
respect to the Presidential form of the nature.
government: Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1. In Presidential system, the president (a) 1, 2 and 3
governs with the advice of a cabinet or (b) 1, 3 and 4
a smaller body called kitchen cabinet. (c) 3, 4 and 5
2. The President cannot dissolve the (d) 2, 4 and 5
House of Representatives in case of the
Presidential form of Government. 5. With respect to the model of government in
3. Countries like USA, Indonesia, Brazil, India and Britain, Consider the following
Peru etc. are examples of full statements:
presidential system. 1. In India ministers have legal
Which of the above statements is/are correct? responsibility for their acts where they
(a) 1 only need to countersign the official acts of
(b) 1 and 2 only head of the state but so is not the case in
(c) 2 and 3 only Britain.
(d) 3 only 2. The Indian system is based on doctrine
of sovereignty of Parliament whereas
3. Consider the following statements the British system is based on
regarding the Parliamentary system of sovereignty of constitution.
government: 3. In India, the Prime Minister can be a
1. This system of government prevents member of either House of the
despotism. Parliament unlike the British Prime
2. In case the ruling party loses its Minister.
majority, the Head of the State can Which of above statements are not correct?
invite the opposition party to form the (a) 1 and 2 only
government. (b) 2 only
3. It is one of the most stable forms of (c) 3 only
government. (d) 2 and 3 only
CHAPTER 13: FEDERAL SYSTEM
6. Consider the following statements with (c) 2 and 3 only
respect to the federal features of Indian (d) 1 and 3 only
Constitution:
1. India is based on Canadian model of 8. Which of the following statements
Federation. represent the unitary features of Indian
2. The Article 1 of the Constitution Constitution:
describes India as a federation of states. 1. Single Constitution of the Nation
3. The Central Government is the 2. Supremacy of Constitution
interpreter of the division of power 3. Emergency provisions
between the centre and the states. 4. Integrated Judiciary
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 5. Bicameralism
6. Rigid Constitution
(a) 1 only
7. All India Services
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the codes given
(d) 1 and 3 only below.
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 only
7. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2, 5 and 6 only
(c) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 only
the federal structure of Indian Constitution:
(d) 1, 3, 4 and 7 only
1. Written constitution is not a necessary
condition for federalism.
2. Federalism was recognised as the basic 9. Consider the following statements:
1. Changing the area or boundary of any
feature of Indian Constitution in S R
Bommai case by Supreme Court. state requires a special majority in the
Parliament.
3. The provisions of the Constitution
which are related to the federal features 2. Parliament is empowered to legislate on
any subject of the State List if the Rajya
of our polity can be amended by a
special majority of the Parliament and Sabha passes a resolution.
with the consent of half of the state Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
legislatures by a simple majority. (a) 1 only
Which of the Above statements is/are correct? (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
CHAPTER 14: CENTRE-STATE RELATIONS
10. With regards to distribution of legislative 3. The provision for the states to entrust
functions between the Centre and the functions to the Centre was added by
States, consider the following statements: the 7th Constitutional Amendment Act
1. Similar to USA, residuary powers are of 1956.
vested in the Parliament. Which of above statement(s) is/are correct?
2. The President is empowered to direct (a) 1 and 2 only
that an act of Parliament does not apply (b) 1 and 3 only
to a scheduled area in the state or apply (c) 2 and 3 only
with specified modifications and (d) 3 only
exceptions.
Which of above statements is/are not correct? 13. Consider following statements regarding to
(a) 1 only power of taxation vested in the Union
(b) 2 only Government and the States Governments:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. There are no tax entries in the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Concurrent List except GST.
2. Taxes on the capital value of the assets,
11. With regards to the distribution of inclusive of agricultural land, of
administrative functions between the individuals and companies come under
Centre and the States, consider the Union List.
following statements: 3. Taxes on the consumption or sale of
1. If a State government fails to make electricity come under the State List.
provisions regarding protection of the Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
railways within the States, the Centre (a) 1 and 2 only
can use the coercive sanctions behind (b) 2 and 3 only
the Central directions under Article (c) 3 only
365. (d) All of these
2. A law on the Concurrent Subject is
enacted and executed only by the 14. With respect to Goods and Services Tax,
Parliament and the Union Government consider the following statements:
respectively. 1. GST is applicable on ‘supply’ of goods
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? or services.
(a) 1 only 2. Import of goods or services would be
(b) 2 only treated as inter-state supplies and would
(c) Both 1 and 2 be subject to IGST in addition to the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 applicable customs duties.
3. The suggestions made by the GST
12. With respect to the mutual delegation of council need a two-third majority of the
functions between the Centre and the members present and voting in the
States, consider the following statements: meetings.
1. The Constitution makes a provision for Which of the above statements are correct?
the entrustment of the executive (a) 1 and 2
functions of the Centre to a state (b) 2 and 3
without the consent of that state via (c) 1 and 3
delegation by the President. (d) All of these
2. A single state cannot request the
Parliament to make a law on a state
subject.
CHAPTER 15: INTER-STATE RELATIONS
15. Consider the following statements with Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
respect to the Inter-State River Dispute: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Parliament may by law provide for the (b) 2 and 3 only
adjudication of any dispute with respect (c) 1 and 3 only
to control of waters of any Inter-State (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
River.
2. President may provide that neither the 18. Consider the following statements
Supreme Court nor any other court is to regarding inter-state councils:
exercise jurisdiction in respect of any 1. Under Article 263 Parliament can
such dispute or complaint. establish such council for serving the
Which of the above statements is/are correct? public interest.
(a) 1 only 2. The council’s functions related to Inter-
(b) 2 only State Disputes are complementary to
(c) 1 and 2 only the Supreme Court’s jurisdiction under
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 article 131.
3. Inter-state council is a permanent
16. Consider the following statements constitutional body.
regarding Inter-State Water Disputes : Which of the above statement(s) is/are not
1. The River Boards Act 1956 provides for correct?
the establishment of river boards for the
(a) 1 and 2 only
regulation and development of Inter-
(b) 1 and 3 only
State River and river valleys.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. As per the Inter-State Water Disputes
(d) 3 only
Act, 1956 any case related to Inter-state
river water disputes will be referred to
the Supreme Court of India. 19. Consider the following statements
3. Mahanadi river water dispute is regarding Inter-State Trade and Commerce
between the states of Madhya Pradesh, under Article 301 of Indian Constitution:
Odisha and Chhattisgarh. 1. Neither Parliament nor the Legislature
Which of the above statements is/are correct? of a State shall have power to make any
(a) 1 and 2 only law giving preference to one State over
(b) 2 and 3 only another.
(c) 1 only 2. The State Legislature can impose
(d) 3 only reasonable restrictions on the freedom
of trade, commerce and intercourse
17. Consider the following statements with that state or within that state in
regarding the Inter-State River Water public interest.
Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019: 3. The freedom (under Article 301) is
1. The Central Government will first set subject to the nationalisation laws.
up a ‘Disputes Resolution Committee’ Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(DRC). (a) 1 only
2. If a dispute cannot be settled by the (b) 1 and 2 only
DRC the Central Government will refer (c) 2 and 3 only
it to the Inter-State River Water Dispute (d) 3 only
Tribunal.
3. This Tribunal can have multiple 20. Consider the following statements
benches for adjudication of Inter-State regarding the Zonal Councils :
River Water Disputes. 1. Zonal Councils are statutory bodies.
2. There are 6 Zonal Councils i.e. 21. Consider the following statements
Northern, North Eastern, Central, regarding the North-Eastern Council:
Western, Eastern and Southern. 1. North-Eastern Council is a Statutory
3. Prime Minister is the chairman of all the Body established under State
zones. reorganisation act of 1956.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 2. The Seven states of North-East
(a) 1 only popularly called seven sisters are part of
(b) 1 and 2 only North-East council.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. The Headquarters of North-East
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only Council are situated in Guwahati.
Which of the above statements is/are not
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only.
(b) 2 and 3 only.
(c) 1 and 3 only.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only.
CHAPTER 16: EMERGENCY PROVISIONS

22. Consider the following statements : (c) 2 and 3 only
1. Emergency provisions in the Indian (d) 3 only
Constitution were taken from Weimar
Constitution of Germany. 24. Which of the following statement(s) is/are
2. The President can declare a national correct regarding proclamation of national
emergency due to war, external aggression emergency?
or internal disturbance under Article 352. (a) The state governments are suspended and
3. The declaration of national emergency is state council of ministers headed by chief
immune from Judicial Review. ministers is dismissed.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (b) The state legislature is not suspended but it
(a) 1 and 2 only becomes subject to overriding powers of
(b) 2 and 3 only the parliament.
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Article 359 is confined to fundamental
(d) None rights under article 19 only whereas
Article 358 extended to all those
23. Consider the following statements regarding fundamental rights whose enforcement is
National emergency : suspended by the Presidential order.
1. Only Lok Sabha can initiate a resolution (d) Article 359 may apply to entire country or
for declaration of national emergency. a part of it whereas article 358 extends to
2. The emergency can continue for six the entire country.
months and can also be extended with
approval of Parliament every six months. 25. With respect to the President’s Rule, consider
3. A proclamation of emergency may be the following statements:
revoked by the president at any time by a 1. Unlike National Emergency, there is a
subsequent proclamation which does not maximum period prescribed for its
require parliamentary approval. operation, that is, three years.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 2. Every resolution approving the
(a) 1 only proclamation of President’s Rule or its
(b) 1 and 2 only
continuation can be passed by either House declaring a Financial Emergency final and
of Parliament only by a simple majority. conclusive.
3. Lok Sabha can pass a resolution for the 2. There is no maximum period prescribed
revocation of President’s Rule. for its operation in the Constitution.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 3. The concept of Financial Emergency was
(a) 1 and 2 only taken from the National Recovery Act of
(b) 2 and 3 only the United States passed in 1933.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(d) All of these (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
26. Consider the following circumstances for (c) 2 and 3 only
application of President’s Rule: (d) 1 and 3 only
1. Internal subversion where, a government
is deliberately acting against the
Constitution and the law or is fomenting a
violent revolt.
2. Maladministration in the state or
allegations of corruption against the 28. Which of the following statements is correct
ministry or stringent financial exigencies regarding Financial Emergency in India:
of the state. (a) Financial Emergency has been declared
3. Where after general elections to the only once so far, during the financial crisis
assembly, no party secures a majority, that in 1991.
is, ‘Hung Assembly’. (b) During the Financial Emergency, the
According to the Supreme Court’s Judgement in President may issue directions for the
the S.R. Bommai case, which of the above would reduction of salaries and allowances of
both Supreme Court and High Court
depict a proper use of President’s Rule?
Judges.
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) A proclamation declaring financial
(b) 2 and 3 only emergency must be approved by both the
(c) 1 and 3 only Houses of Parliament within one month
(d) 3 only from the date of its issue.
(d) Proclamation of revocation of Financial
27. Consider the following statements regarding Emergency by the President requires
Financial Emergency in India: Parliamentary approval.
1. The 42nd Amendment Act of 1975 made
the satisfaction of the president in
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PART 3: CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 17 – PRESIDENT
1. Consider the following statements regarding the present and voting members of that house
elections of the President of India: are required.
1. If fresh elections to the dissolved State - Which of the above statement (s) is/are not
Assembly are not held before the correct?
Presidential Election, then members of the (a) 1 and 2 only
dissolved Assembly are entitled to vote in (b) 2 and 3 only
the Presidential Election. (c) 3 only
2. In the case of a Bicameral Assembly in a (d) 1, 2 and 3
state, members of the Legislative
Assembly and Legislative Council 4. Consider the following statements regarding the
participate in the Presidential Elections. powers and functions of the President:
3. All disputes in connection with the 1. He can appoint an Inter-State Council to
Presidential Election are decided by the promote Centre-state and Inter-State
Election Commission of India whose Cooperation.
decision is final. 2. He can make regulations for the peace,
Which of the above statement(s) is/are not progress, and good government of all the
correct? Union Territories.
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. He can seek any information relating to the
(b) 2 and 3 only administration of affairs of the Union from
(c) 3 only the Prime Minister.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Consider the following statements: (b) 1 and 3 only
1. A person to be eligible for election as (c) 2 and 3 only
President should be qualified for election (d) 1, 2 and 3
as a member of Lok Sabha.
2. The President enjoys personal immunity
from legal liability for his official acts. 5. With reference to the Veto power of the
3. In personal acts, no civil or criminal President, consider the following statements:
proceeding can be instituted against 1. Pocket veto of the American President is
President during his term of office. bigger than that of the Indian President.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct? 2. President of India does not have veto power
(a) 1 and 2 only in respect of a Constitutional amendment
(b) 2 and 3 only bill.
(c) 1 and 3 only 3. President can use the Absolute Veto in the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 case of money bills.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements regarding the (a) 1 and 2 only
Office of the President: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. The President can hold office beyond his (c) 3 only
term of 5 years until his successor assumes (d) 1, 2 and 3
charge.
2. The President can be removed from the 6. With reference to the Ordinance-making power
office by impeachment for violation of of the President, consider the following
Constitution or proved misbehavior or statements:
incapacity . 1. He can promulgate an ordinance when
3. For an impeachment motion to be passed, a either of the two Houses of Parliament is
special majority of two-thirds of the not in session.
2. Decision of the President to issue an Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
ordinance cannot be questioned in a court (a) 1 and 2 only
on any ground. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Every ordinance issued by the President (c) 1 and 3 only
during the recess of Parliament must be (d) 1, 2 and 3
laid before both the Houses of Parliament.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 8. Consider the following statements regarding the
(a) 1 and 2 only Office of the President in India:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. There is no Constitutional discretion to the
(c) 1 and 3 only President.
(d) 3 only 2. The President can send back advice of the
Council of Ministers for reconsideration
7. Consider the following statements: once.
1. While exercising Pardoning Power, the 3. The President shall act in accordance with
President is not bound to give reasons of the advice tendered after such
his orders. reconsideration.
2. The President, while exercising the Which of the above statements are correct?
Pardoning Power, sits as a court of appeal. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. The President can also grant pardons to (b) 2 and 3 only
persons where punishment is by the (c) 1 and 3 only
military court. (d) 1, 2 and 3
CHAPTER 18 – VICE-PRESIDENT
9. Consider the following statements regarding the (d) 1, 2 and 3

election of the Vice-President in India:
1. The office of the Vice-President in India is 11. Consider the following statements regarding
inspired by the American Vice-President. the removal of the Vice-President in India:
2. The Vice-President's election is held with 1. A formal impeachment is not required for
the system of Proportional Representation the removal of the Vice-President.
and the voting is by open ballot. 2. The Resolution of removal can be
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct? introduced in either of the Houses of
(a) 1 only Parliament.
(b) 2 only 3. For the removal of the Vice-President, no
(c) Both 1 and 2 grounds have been mentioned in the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Constitution.
Which of the above statement (s) is/are correct?
10. Which of the following participate in election (a) 1 and 2 only
of the Vice-President in India? (b) 2 and 3 only
1. The elected members of the Parliament (c) 1 and 3 only
2. The elected members of the State (d) 1, 2 and 3
Legislative Assemblies
3. The nominated members of the Parliament 12. Consider the following statements regarding
Select the correct answer using the codes given the office of the Vice-President in India and in the
below: United States:
(a) 1 only 1. Both act as the Chairman of the Upper
(b) 1 and 3 only House of the national legislature.
(c) 2 and 3 only
2. Both succeed to the presidency when it falls Which of the above statement (s) is/are not
vacant and remains the President for the correct?
unexpired term of his predecessor. (a) 1 and 2 only
3. The Vice-President in India is elected by (b) 2 only
members of Parliament, whereas in the (c) 2 and 3 only
US, the Vice-President is nominated by the (d) 1 and 3 only
President of the US.
CHAPTER 19 – PRIME MINISTER
13. With reference to the Office of the Prime 3. The death of an incumbent Prime Minister
Minister of India, consider the following automatically dissolves the Council of
statements: Ministers.
1. It is the duty of the Prime Minister to Which of the above statements are correct?
communicate to the President all decisions (a) 1 and 2 only
of the Council of Ministers relating to the (b) 2 and 3 only
administration of the affairs of the Union. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. The Prime Minister advises the President (d) 1, 2, and 3
with regard to summoning and proroguing
of the sessions of the Parliament.
CHAPTER 20 – CENTRAL COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
14. With reference to the Union Ministers, Which of the statements given above is/are
consider the following statements: correct?
1. A person cannot become a Minister (a) 1 only
without being a Member of Parliament. (b) 2 only
2. The Salaries and Allowances of Ministers (c) Both 1 and 2
are mentioned in the Constitution.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
16. With reference to the ‘Council of Ministers’,
(a) 1 only
consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only
1. The Ministers are not legally responsible
(c) Both 1 and 2 for any Act passed by the Parliament.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The President can remove a Minister only
on the advice of the Prime Minister.
15. In the context of the ‘Council of Ministers’, Which of the statements given above is/are
1. The strength of the Council of Ministers (a) 1 only
cannot exceed ten percent of total number (b) 2 only
of Members of the Lok Sabha.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. The Council of Ministers is collectively
responsible to the Lok Sabha. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
17. Consider the following statements:

1. All the Ministers are entitled to vote in the Which of the statements given above is/are not
Parliament whether they are Members or correct?
not. (a) 1 only
2. The President can exercise Executive
(b) 2 only
power without the aid and advice of the
Council of Ministers, after the dissolution (c) Both 1 and 2
of the Lok Sabha. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
CHAPTER 21 – CABINET COMMITTEES
18. With reference to the ‘Cabinet Committees’, Which of the statements given above are correct?
consider the following statements: (a) 1 and 2 only
1. They can be headed only by the Prime (b) 2 and 3 only
Minister. (c) 1 and 3 only
2. The Non-Cabinet Ministers are not (d) 1, 2 and 3
allowed to be its Members.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
21. In the context of Parliamentary Privileges in
correct?
India, consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only
1. There are no provisions for Parliamentary
(b) 2 only Privileges in the Indian Constitution.
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Parliamentary Privileges are enjoyed
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 collectively and not individually by the
parliamentarians.
19. With reference to the ‘Cabinet Committees’, Which of the statements given above is/are not
1. They are extra-Constitutional in nature. (a) 1 only
2. The establishment or discontinuation of (b) 2 only
any of the Cabinet Committees must be (c) Both 1 and 2
approved by the Lok Sabha. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
22. In the context of the ‘Cabinet Secretary’ of
(a) 1 only India, consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only 1. He is the administrative head of the
(c) Both 1 and 2 Cabinet Secretariat.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. He enjoys the same rank as the
Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
20. With reference to the ‘Consultative of India in the table of precedence.
Committees’, consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It consists of Members of both the Houses correct?
of Parliament. (a) 1 only
2. They are constituted by the Ministry of (b) 2 only
Parliamentary Affairs. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. A Minister is not eligible to be a Member (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of a Consultative Committee.
CHAPTER 22 – PARLIAMENT
23. With regards to the composition of the Lok (a) 1 only

Sabha and Rajya Sabha, consider the following (b) 2 only
statements: (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither of the 2
1. The Constitution fixes the maximum
strength of Representatives from Union
Territories in Lok Sabha at 20. 26. With respect to the Lok Sabha, consider the
2. The President can nominate 12 members to following statements:
Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge 1. The President, on the advice of the
or experience in art, literature, science and Cabinet, can extend the term of Lok Sabha
social service only. for one year at a time during the period of
3. Recently, 104th Amendment Act was National Emergency.
passed by the Parliament to extend 2. The decision of President to dissolve the
reservation for SCs/STs and Anglo- Lok Sabha before the completion of five
Indians for 10 more years till 2030. years cannot be challenged in Supreme
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Court.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither of the above.
24. With reference to the elections to the Lok
Sabha, consider the following statements: 27. With respect to the duration of the two Houses
1. The President appoints a Delimitation of Parliament, which of the following statements
Commission to readjust boundaries whose is not correct?
orders cannot be called in question before (a) For general elections to Lok Sabha,
any Court. Election Commission issues the
2. In India, each Parliamentary Constituency notification in Gazette of India.
has elected only 1 member since 1st Lok (b) A member elected in a bye-election in
Sabha elections. Rajya Sabha serves serve for the remainder
3. A candidate cannot contest from three or of his predecessor's term of office and not
more constituencies in a bye-elections to the full term.
Lok Sabha. (c) The Constitution has not fixed the term of
Which of the above statements are correct? office of members of the Rajya Sabha
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Vacancies for bye-elections to all Houses,
(b) 2 and 3 only including the Rajya Sabha, are considered
(c) 1 and 3 only as separate vacancies and separate
(d) All of these notifications are issued
25. With respect to the Rajya Sabha, consider the 28. With respect to the membership of the
following statements: Parliament, consider the following statement:
1. The Constitution has not fixed the term of 1. According to the Constitution, a candidate
office of members of the Rajya Sabha. for Lok Sabha elections must be registered
2. A member elected in a bye-election for the as an elector for a parliamentary
Rajya Sabha serves for the full term of 6 constituency.
years. 2. Filing a false affidavit can disqualify a
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? candidate under section 8 of RPA 1951.
3. The Constitution disqualifies a candidate if 31. With regards to the Presiding Officers of the
he holds any office of profit under the two Houses of the Parliament, consider the
Union or State Government. following statements:
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 1. The powers of regulating procedure in the
(a) 1 and 2 only House by the Lok Sabha Speaker is not
(b) 2 and 3 only subjected to the jurisdiction of any Court.
(c) 1 and 3 only 2. The Speaker can be removed by a
(d) 3 only resolution passed by a majority of
Members present and voting in the Lok
29. With respect to the membership of the two Sabha.
Houses of the Parliament, consider the following 3. Unlike the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the
statements: Chairman is not a member of the Rajya
1. When the question of defection arises Sabha.
against the Speaker of the Lok Sabha Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
himself, it will be decided by the Deputy (a) 1 and 2 only
Speaker. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. If a sitting member of a Legislative (c) 1 and 3 only
Assembly is elected to Lok Sabha, his (d) 1, 2 and 3
seat in Parliament becomes vacant if he
does not resign his seat in the State 32. Consider the following statements regarding
Legislature within 10 days. the Leader in the Parliament:
3. If a disqualified person is elected to the 1. The position of Leaders of Opposition in
Parliament, the Constitution does not lays the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha are
down any procedure to declare that mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the
election void. Lok Sabha.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 2. Any legislator defying the party whip on
(a) 1 only any issue can lose his membership of the
(b) 1 and 3 only House.
(c) 2 and 3 only Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(d) 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
30. With reference to the Presiding Officer of the (c) Both 1 and 2
Lok Sabha, consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. While the date of election of Speaker is
fixed by the President, the date of election 33. Consider the following statements:
of Deputy Speaker is fixed by the Speaker 1. The Constitution has prescribed the
himself. maximum gap between the two sessions of
2. The Speaker while assuming his office, do the Houses of the Parliament.
not subscribe to any separate oath and the 2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha in consultation
Speaker Pro Tem is administered oath by with the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
the President. summons the Lok Sabha.
3. The Mavlankar’s Rule has been used to 3. The fixation of dates of Summoning and
determine the Leader of Opposition in the Prorogation of the two Houses of
Lok Sabha. Parliament is assigned to the Ministry of
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? Parliamentary Affairs.
(a) 1 and 2 only Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only 37. Consider the following statements regarding
the ‘Question Hour’:
34. Which of the following Bills lapses on the 1. The Question Hour is a device of
dissolution of the Lok Sabha? Parliamentary proceeding mentioned in
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha. the Constitution.
2. A pending assurance that are to be 2. A Starred Question requires a written
examined by the Committee on answer.
Government Assurances. 3. During Question Hour, questions can only
3. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha but be asked from ministers and not from
pending in the Rajya Sabha. private members.
4. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not 4. It is the speaker whose decision is final on
passed by the Lok Sabha. the admissibility of a question in the Lok
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? Sabha.
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only Which of the above statements are not correct?
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. All pending notices (other than those for 38. Consider the following statements:
introducing Bills) lapse on Prorogation of 1. The term `Motion' in Parliamentary
the House of the Parliament. parlance means any formal proposal
2. While Prorogation is done by President, made to the House by a Member for the
the Presiding Officer adjourns the House. purpose of eliciting a decision of the
3. The Presiding Officer issues summons to House.
each member specifying the date and place 2. The Lok Sabha is not permitted to make
for a session of the House. use of the device of Adjournment Motion.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 3. The Calling Attention Motion, like Zero
(a) 1 and 2 only Hour, is not mentioned in the Rules of
(b) 2 and 3 only Procedure.
(c) 1 and 3 only 4. All resolutions come in the category of
(d) 1, 2 and 3 substantive motions.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
36. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 and 4 only
the Parliament: (b) 2 and 4 only
1. The Business Advisory Committee (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
recommends the time that should be (d) 1, 2 and 3 only
allocated for the discussion of stages of
Private members' Bills and Resolutions. 39. Which of the following motions may contain
2. A Minister who has resigned from the an element of Censure against the Government?
Council of Ministers has the right to make 1. The Passing of Adjournment Motion.
personal statement in explanation of her or 2. Not passing of Motion of Thanks of the
his resignation. President.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 3. The Passing of Censure motion.
(a) 1 only 4. The Passing of Privilege Motion.
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the codes given
(c) Both 1 and 2 below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only Select the correct answer using the codes given
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
40. Consider the following statements: (b) 1, 2 and 3 only
1. The rejection of a Public Bill by the House (c) 2 and 4 only
may lead to resignation of the (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
Government.
2. No Private Bill has been passed by the 43. The Article 113 states that expenditure
Parliament until now in India.
charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India shall
3. The introduction of a Bill in the house
constitutes the first reading of the Bill. not be submitted to the Vote of Parliament. Which
4. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha that has of the following statements are correct regarding
not been passed by the Lok Sabha shall not the Expenditure charged?
lapse on dissolution of the House of the 1. The emoluments and allowances of the
People. Prime Minister and other expenditure
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? relating to his office.
(a) 1 and 4 only 2. The salaries and allowances of the
(b) 1 and 2 only Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the
(c) 1 and 3 only Council of States and the Speaker and the
(d) 2 and 3 only Deputy Speaker of the House of the
People.
41. Which of the following statements regarding 3. The salaries, allowances and pensions
the Money Bill is/are correct? payable to or in respect of Judges of the
High Court.
1. Rajya Sabha can amend Money Bill but 4. The salary, allowances and pension
only Lok Sabha can approve or reject it.
payable to or in respect of the Comptroller
2. It can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. and Auditor-General of India.
3. It requires the certification of the President
Select the correct answer using the codes given
when transmitted to the Rajya Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
42. Which of the following statements regarding 1. The passage of the ‘Cut Motion’ by the
Rajya Sabha amounts to the expressions of
the Joint Sitting of the two Houses is/are correct? want of Parliamentary confidence in the
1. The provision of Joint Sitting of the two Government and may lead to its
houses to resolve the deadlock between the resignation.
houses is given in the Constitution. 2. The Amendments (seeking to reject or
2. There is no provision of Joint Sitting in the reduce a tax) can not be moved in the case
case of Money Bills. of Finance Bill.
3. Parliamentary provision of Joint sitting of Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
the two Houses has been adopted from the
(a) 1 only
constitution of South Africa.
(b) 2 only
4. The provision regarding the Joint Sitting of (c) Both 1 and 2
the two Houses has been invoked only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
once since Independence.
45. The Constitution empowers the Parliament to 47. Consider the following statements:
make laws on the subjects enumerated in the ‘State 1. The Rajya Sabha as a second chamber has
List’ in which of the following circumstances: its origin from Morley Minto Report of
1. When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to 1909.
that effect. 2. Only Rajya Sabha has exclusive power to
2. When a proclamation of National authorise the Parliament to create new All-
Emergency is in operation. India Services common to both the Centre
3. When two or more states make a joint and States.
request to the Parliament. 3. The Parliamentary Privileges do not
4. When necessary to give effect to extend to the President.
international agreements, treaties and Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
conventions. (a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given (b) 2 and 3 only
below: (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 , 3 and 4 48. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 1 and 4 only the Parliamentary Privileges:
1. The Constitution provides that no Member
46. The Rajya Sabha has equal power with respect of Parliament shall be liable to any
to the Lok Sabha in the following matters: proceedings in any court in respect of
1. In admission or establishment of new anything said or any vote given by him in
Parliament.
States that are not part of Union of India.
2. In passing of the Money Bill. 2. The Constitution provides for the Right of
Publication of their proceedings to both the
3. In matter of creating new All India
Services. Houses of the Parliament but not to the
Houses of State Legislature.
4. In passing the Cut Motion.
3. The Parliament has exhaustively codified
all the Privileges of the Members of the
below: Parliament.
(a) 1 only Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
CHAPTER 23 – PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEES
49. With regards to the Public Accounts (a) 1 and 2 only

Committee, consider the following statements: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. This Committee was set up under the (c) 1 and 3 only
provisions of the Government of India Act (d) 1, 2 and 3
of 1935.
2. Since 1967, a convention has developed 52. Consider the following statements regarding
whereby the Chairman of the Committee is the Departmental Standing Committees:
selected invariably from the Opposition. 1. The Committee consists of 31 Members of
3. It also examines the accounts of the state which 21 Members are drawn from the
corporations, trading concerns and Lok Sabha and 10 Members from the
manufacturing projects of the government. Rajya Sabha.
4. The Committee is not concerned with the 2. The Members are elected by the principle
questions of policy in broader sense. of Proportional Representation by means
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? of the single transferable vote.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 3. They consider the demands for grants of
(b) 2 and 4 only the concerned ministries / departments
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only before they are discussed and voted in the
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Lok Sabha.
50. Consider the following statements on the (a) 1 and 2 only
Estimates Committee: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. All the members of Estimates Committee (c) 1 and 3 only
are from the Lok Sabha only. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The Committee continues the examination
of the estimates from time-to-time 53. Consider the following statements regarding
throughout the financial year. the Departmental Standing Committees
3. The members of the Committee are elected (DSCs) and Financial Standing Committees
amongst the members of the Lok Sabha by
(FSCs):
the simple majority.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 1. The process of selection to the both
Committees is similar.
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Both of them do not concern themselves
(b) 2 and 3 only
with the day to day functioning of the
(c) 1 and 3 only
Ministries.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
51. Consider the following statements regarding (b) 2 only
the Committee on Public Undertakings: (c) Both 1 and 2
1. This Committee was set up first in 1921 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
under the provisions of the Government of
India Act of 1919. 54. Consider the following Parliamentary
2. The Chairman of the Committee is
Committees:
appointed by the Speaker from amongst its
members who are drawn from the Lok 1. The Committee on Petitions
Sabha only. 2. The Committee on Welfare of SCs and
3. It does not look into technical matters as its STs
members are not technical experts. 3. The Committee on Empowerment of
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? Women
4. The Committee on Subordinate (a) 1 and 2 only
Legislation (b) 2 only
5. The Committee on Offices of Profit (c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the above Committees are the Joint (d) 2 and 4 only
Committees of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya
Sabha? 56. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only 1. To allocate the time for discussions on
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only Bills, Business Advisory Committee
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only consults with the Leader of the House.
(d) 2, 3 and 5 only 2. The Rajya Sabha does not have any
Committee on Private Members’ Bills and
55. Consider the following committees: the same functions are performed in the
Rajya Sabha by the Business Advisory
1. The Committee on Subordinate
Committee.
Legislation
3. The Lok Sabha Speaker is the Chairman of
2. The Committee on Private Members’ Bills
Rules Committee, Business Advisory
and Resolutions
Committee and the House Committee.
3. The Committee on Government
Assurances Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
4. The Committee on Absence of Members (a) 1 and 2 only
Which of the above Committees are Special (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Committees of the Lok Sabha?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
CHAPTER 24 – PARLIAMENTARY FORUMS
57. With regards to the Parliamentary Forums, Which of the above statement(s) is/are not
1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the ex-officio (a) 1 and 2 only
President of all the Forums. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. The term of Members of the Forums is one (c) 1 and 3 only
year. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. The members of the Parliamentary Forums
are elected by the Principle of Proportional
Representation by single transfer of votes.
CHAPTER 25 – SUPREME COURT
58. With reference to the ‘Independence of (c) 1 only

Judiciary’, consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Executive and Legislature should not
restrain the functioning of the Judiciary up 61. With reference to the Judges of the Supreme
to extent it is unable to do justice. Court and the High Court, consider the following
2. Judges must be able to perform their statements:
functions without fear or favour. 1. The Constitution has not prescribed a
3. Independence of the Judiciary implies minimum age for appointment as a Judge
accountability to the Government. for both the Supreme Court and High
Which of the statements given above is/are Courts.
correct? 2. A Judge holds office until he attains the
(a) 1 and 2 only age of sixty-five years in case of both, the
(b) 1 only Supreme Court and the High Court Judges.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. A Supreme Court Judge can resign from
(d) 1, 2 and 3 his office by writing to the President, while
a High Court Judge resigns by writing to
59. Consider the following statements: Governor.
1. The Legislature is involved in the process Which of the statements given above is/are
of appointment of Judges. correct?
2. Salaries and allowances of the Judges are (a) 1 and 2 only
subjected to the approval of the (b) 2 and 3 only
Legislature.
(c) 1 only
3. Parliament cannot discuss the conduct of
the Judges on its floor. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above factors play a role in the
independence of the Judiciary? 62. With reference to the power of ‘Judicial
(a) 1 and 2 only Review’, consider the following statements:
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. It has been declared by the Supreme Court
(c) 3 only as an element of the Basic Structure of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Constitution of India.
2. The phrase Judicial review has nowhere
60. With respect to the ‘Appointment of Judges’, been mentioned in the Constitution
consider the following statements: 3. It is available only to the Supreme Court
and not to the High Courts.
1. The Senior-Most Judge of the Supreme
Court is appointed as the Chief Justice of
India. correct?
2. The other Judges of the Supreme Court (a) 1 and 2 only
and the High Court are appointed by the (b) 3 only
President. (c) 1 and 3 only
3. The Supreme Court and the Council of (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ministers play an important role in matters
of appointment to the Judiciary.
63. With reference to procedure of the Supreme
Court, consider the following statements:
correct?
1. The Constitutional cases are decided by a
(a) 1 and 2 only
bench consisting of three or more Judges.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. The Presidential references under Article (a) They are appointed by the Chief Justice of
143 are decided by a Bench consisting of India when there is lack of quorum of the
at least five Judges. permanent Judges to hold or continue any
Which of the statements given above is/are session of the Supreme Court.
correct?
(b) They should be qualified for appointment
(a) 1 only
as a judge of the High Court.
(b) 2 only
(c) It is their duty to attend the sittings of the
(c) Both 1 and 2
Supreme Court, in priority to other duties
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
of his office.
(d) They enjoy all the jurisdiction, powers and
64. With reference to the Appellate Jurisdiction of
privileges as a judge of the Supreme Court
Supreme Court to grant Special Leave under while appointed as ad-hoc Judges.
Article 136, consider the following statements:
1. It is a discretionary power of the Supreme
67. With reference to the Doctrine of ‘Basic
Court.
2. It is applicable in the constitutional, civil Structure’ laid down by the Supreme Court of
as well as criminal matters. India, which of the following are considered as a
3. It cannot be granted against all courts or Basic Feature of the Indian Constitution?
tribunals in the country. 1. The effective access to justice.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. The supremacy of the Fundamental Rights
correct? over the Directive Principle of State
(a) 1 only Policy.
(b) 1 and 2 only 3. Social Justice.
4. The Proclamation of Emergency.
(c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) 2 and 3 only
below.
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
65. The Supreme Court in the NALSA judgment (b) 1 and 3 only
recognized the Right to Self-Determination of
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
gender identity. Following the judgment, the
(d) 1 only
transgender are entitled to which of the following
Fundamental Rights?
68. In the context of the Collegium System of
1. Article 14
appointment of Judges in higher judiciary,
2. Article 15
3. Article 16 consider the following statements:
Select the correct answer using the code given 1. The Collegium is a five-member body that
below: assists in the appointment of the Judges of
the higher judiciary.
(a) 3 only 2. There is no mention of the term
(b) 2 and 3 only ‘Collegium’ in the Indian Constitution.
(c) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are not
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
66. Which of the following statements regarding (b) 2 only
to the Ad-hoc Judges of the Supreme Court is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
not correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
69. The advice of Supreme Courts is binding on appointment of Judges of the Supreme
the President among which of the following cases? Court.
1. Any advice given by the Supreme Court Select the correct answer using the code given
related to Pre-Constitutional Treaty or below:
agreement to the President. (a) 1, 2 and 3
2. The Recommendation of the Supreme (b) 1 and 3 only
Court advising removal of the Union (c) 2 only
Public Service Commission Chairman.
(d) 2 and 3 only
3. The Recommendations of the Supreme
Court Collegium on matters of
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PART 4: STATE GOVERNMENT
CHAPTER 26 – GOVERNOR
1. Consider the following statements with 4. With reference to Legislative and Judicial
reference to the Governor in Indian Constitution: powers of the Governor in the Constitution of
1. The Governor is the vice chancellor of India, consider the following statements:
universities in the states. 1. The Governor can remove the chairman
2. The Office of Governor of a state is not an and members of the State Public Service
employment under the Central Commission.
Government. 2. Promulgation of ordinance is one of the
3. India follows Australian model and not the most important legislative functions of
Canadian model in process of appointment the Governor.
of Governor. 3. The Governor is consulted by the
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? President while appointing the judges of
(a) 2 only State High Court.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) All of the above (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Which of the following statements with (d) All of the above
reference to the conditions of Governor’s office
under the Constitution is/are correct? 5. Consider the following statements with
1. He is immune from any civil or criminal reference to Legislative and Judicial powers of the
proceedings during his term in the office. President and Governor in the Constitution of
2. The oath of office to the Governor is India.
administered by the President. 1. Both the President and Governor can
3. He should not hold any other office of pardon death sentence.
profit. 2. The Ministerial advice has been made
Select the correct answer using the codes below: binding on the President but not for
(a) 3 only governor.
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. The Governor can refer state bills to
(c) 3 and 1 only President and still veto the bill after
(d) All of the above President returns the bill to State
Legislature.
3. Consider the following statements with Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
reference to the Term of office of Governor under (a) 2 only
Article 156 of the Indian Constitution: (b) 2 and 3 only
1. The Governor enjoys security of tenure (c) 1 and 3 only
and a fixed term. (d) All of the above
2. Pleasure of the President with respect to
removal of Governor can be challenged in 6. Consider the following statements about the
the court of law. President and Governor:
3. The Governor can hold the office for more 1. Both the President and Governor have
than five years. power to act in their discretion as per the
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? Constitution.
(a) 1 only 2. To decide whether a matter falls with in
(b) 3 only Governors’ discretion, the President is the
(c) 1 and 2 only final authority.
(d) All of the above Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
(a) 1 only.
(b) 2 only. assembly if the council of ministers has
(c) Both 1 and 2. lost its majority.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. 3. S/He has the power of Reservation of a bill
for the consideration of the President.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the 4. S/He can recommend for the imposition of
Constitutional Position of Governor under Article the President’s rule in the state only after
consultation with council of ministers.
163 of the Indian Constitution:
1. The Governor has to adhere to aid and
(a) 3 only
advice of the council of ministers in all the
(b) 2 and 3 only
matters.
(c) 1 ,3 and 4 only
2. It is the constitutional discretion of the
(d) All of the above
Governor to dissolve the state legislative
CHAPTER 27 – CHIEF MINISTER

8. Consider the following statements with respect 3. The term of the Chief Minister is fixed.
to the appointment of the Chief Minister under Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Article 164 Indian Constitution: (a) 1 and 3 only
1. The Constitution contains specific (b) 2 and 3 only
provisions for selection of Chief Minister. (c) 2 only
2. The Governor can appoint a person as the (d) All of the above
Chief Minister even if he has not yet
proved his majority in the Assembly.
CHAPTER 28 – STATE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS
9. Which of the following statements about the 10. With reference to the Cabinet under the Indian
State Council of Ministers is/are correct? Constitution which of the following statements
1. The nature of advice tendered by Council is/are correct?
of Ministers to Governor can be 1. The Cabinet is the real Centre of authority
questioned in court of law on the ground of in the State Government.
being violative of the Indian Constitution. 2. The Cabinet is the chief policy formulating
2. After the ministry resigns, the Governor body of the State Government.
can act on his own discretion. 3. The Cabinet Committees formulate
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? proposals but do not take decisions.
(a) 1 only. Choose the correct answer from the codes given
(b) 2 only. below:
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
CHAPTER 29 – STATE LEGISLATURE
11. Consider the following statements with respect

to State Legislative Assembly in India: 14. Which of the following statements about
1. The Constitution ensures that there is Speaker of State Legislative Assembly are
uniformity of representation between correct?
different constituencies in the state. 1. He does not cast his vote in the first
2. The President fixed the maximum and the instance.
minimum limits of members in legislative 2. He resigns by writing to the Governor of
assembly. the state.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? 3. He himself is the chairman of the Rules
(a) 2 only Committee of the Assembly.
(b) 1 only Choose the correct answer from the codes given
(c) Both 1and 2 below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
12. With respect to State Legislative Assembly , (d) All are correct.
1. Like the Lok Sabha, the Legislative 15. Consider the following statements regarding
Assembly is not a continuing chamber. the Chairman of State Legislative Council:
2. The Governor is authorized to dissolve the 1. The powers and functions of the Chairman
Assembly at any time. in the council are similar to those of the
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? Speaker in the assembly except in few
(a) 1 only cases.
(b) 2 only 2. The Chairman nominates from amongst
(c) Both 1 and 2. the members a panel of vice-chairman.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. 3. The Deputy Chairman performs the duties
of the Chairman’s office when it is vacant.
13. Which of the following statements about Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
membership of State Legislature is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
1. According to the constitution a candidate (b) 3 and 2 only
to be elected to the legislative assembly (c) 1 and 2 only
must be an elector for an assembly (d) 1, 2 and 3
constituency in the concerned state.
2. According to the Representation of the 16. Consider the following statements regarding
People Act, 1951 the candidate must be not the powers of both the houses of a State
less than 30 years of age in the case of the Legislature, if it is bicameral, in India:
legislative council.
1. An ordinary bill can be introduced in any
3. The Candidate must not have been
house of the legislature.
convicted for any offence resulting in
2. In case of disagreement between both the
imprisonment for more than two years.
houses on an ordinary bill, a joint sitting
Choose the correct answer from the codes given may be summoned.
below: 3. The Legislative Council has almost no
(a) 1 and 2 only powers in relation to finance.
(b) 3 only Which of the statements given above are correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) All are incorrect. (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
17. With reference to the State Legislature,
consider the following statements: 20. Which of the following play a role in the
1. There is uniformity in the organisation of election of member of State Legislative Council in
state legislatures across India. India?
2. Only six states in the country have
1. Doctors
bicameral legislature system.
2. Local bodies
3. Graduates
correct?
4. Teachers
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 3, and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
18. Regarding the State Legislative Council,
21. With reference to the State Legislative
1. The Constitution has mentioned the
Assembly in India, consider the following
provision for the abolition or creation of
statements:
Legislative Councils in the States.
1. Legislative Assembly is a continuing
2. The Parliament alone can abolish or create
chamber with a normal term of five years
a State Legislative Council in a State.
from the date of its first meeting after the
3. The Legislative Assembly of the
general elections.
concerned State shall pass a resolution by
2. The term of the assembly can be extended
simple majority for creation or abolition of
during the period of National Emergency
Legislative Council.
and Financial Emergency.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
19. With reference to the Legislative Assembly of
22. Governor of a State is an integral part of the
the States in India, consider the following
State Legislature of the Indian Constitution
statements:
because:
1. The Constitution ensures that there is
1. A bill passed by both the Houses of State
uniformity of representation between
Legislature cannot become law without
different constituencies in the state.
the Governor assent.
2. The State Legislature is empowered to
2. He can summon and pro-rogue State
determine the authority and the manner in
Legislative Assembly and Legislative
which readjustment of territorial
Council.
constituencies is to be made.
3. He can dissolve the State Legislature.
3. The Constitution provided for the 15%
4. He can address both the Houses of State
reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes
Legislature.
in the assembly of each state. 5. He can issue ordinances when State
Legislatures are not in session.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code given 5. He must not have been dismissed from
below: government service for corruption or
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only disloyalty to the State.
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1, 2and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(b) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
23. What are the qualifications for a person to be
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
chosen as a member of the State Legislative
Assembly in India?
1. He must make and subscribe to an oath to 25. With reference to the State Legislative Council
uphold the sovereignty and integrity of in India, consider the following statements:
India. 1. The Legislative Council consists of
2. He must be not less than 25 years of age. representatives directly elected by the
3. He must be an elector from same assembly people on the basis of universal adult
constituency in which he intends to fight franchise.
the election, in the concerned state. 2. The size of the council depends on the size
of the assembly of the concerned State.
Select the correct answer using the code given 3. The minimum strength of the Legislative
below. Council is fixed at 40.
(a) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 3 only correct?
(a) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(d) 1 ,2 and 3 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
24. The ‘Representation of People Act’ (RPA), 195126. Match the following states with its minimum
provides which of the following conditions forstrength in Legislative Assemblies and select the
disqualifications of a member of State Legislature: correct answer using the codes given below:
1. If he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by State Minimum strength in
a court. Legislative Assemblies
2. He must not have been found guilty of A. Jharkhand 1. 30
certain election offences or corrupt B. Sikkim 2. 40
practices in the elections. C. Nagaland, 3. 60
3. He must not have been convicted for any D. Mizoram 4. 46
offence resulting in imprisonment for two Select the correct answer using the code given
or more years. below:
4. He must not be a director or managing (a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
agent nor hold an office of profit in a (b) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
corporation in which the government has
(c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
at least 25 per cent share.
(d) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
CHAPTER 30 – HIGH COURT
27. Consider the following statements with respect 2. Once found guilty the pre signed motion
to the appointment of the judges in the High by the members of the Parliament to
Courts: remove Judge has to be passed by special
majority in each house of Parliament.
1. Judge of a High Court is appointed by the
President in consultation with the Chief
Justice and Governor of the State. below:
2. The Chief Justice of concerned High Court (a) 1 only
recommends to the Chief Minister who (b) 2 only
advises President for appointment of (c) Both 1 and 2
judges. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. The Chief Justice of India may at any time
with previous consent of President may 30. Consider the following statement, with
request retired judge to sit and act as a reference to the Additional Judges of High Courts:
judge of the High Court. 1. They can be appointed by the President for
Which of the statements given above is/are not a period of maximum two years.
correct? 2. The Chief Justice of the High Court makes
(a) 1 only recommendations for such appointment
(b) 1 and 2 only when there is vacancy of a permanent
(c) 2 and 3 only Judge.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
28. Which of the following statements is/are (b) 2 only
correct with respect to the High Court? (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Salaries and allowances of the High Court (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Judges are charged upon the Consolidated
Fund of India. 31. Which of the following is correct with respect
2. Salaries and allowances of the High Court to appointment of the retired Judges of High
Judges are determined from time to time Court?
by the respective State Legislature. (a) The Chief Justice of a high court can
3. Pension of the High Court Judges is request a retired judge of Supreme Court
charged upon Consolidated Fund of India or other high court to act as a judge for
and determined by Parliament. temporary period.
Select the correct answer using the code given (b) The retired judge enjoys all the
below: jurisdiction, power, and privileges of the
(a) 1 and 2 only judge of Supreme Court.
(b) 1 only (c) The allowances of the retired judge once
(c) 3 only appointed as temporary judge is
(d) 1, 2 and 3 determined by the Chief Justice of high
court and Governor of that state.
29. Which of the following statement is/are (d) With the prior consent of the President and
correct, with reference to the High Courts in retired judge himself the Chief Justice of
the High Court can request him/her to be a
India?
temporary judge.
1. For removal of the judges investigating
committee consist of only Chief Justice of
India and Chief Justice of High Court of
respective State.
32. Which of the following provisions are given 1. Appellate jurisdiction of High Court is
by the Constitution of India to ensure independent wider than its original jurisdictions.
and impartial functioning of High Courts in India? 2. Appeal against tribunal’s awards except
1. Mode of Appointment. military court/tribunals can be made to
both High Courts and Supreme Court of
2. Collegium System.
3. Fixed Service Conditions. India.
3. A High Court has the power of
4. Ban on practice after retirement.
5. Jurisdiction cannot be curtailed. superintendence over all courts and
tribunals functioning in its territorial
6. Parliament deciding expenses.
jurisdiction.
Which of the statements given above are not
below:
correct?
(a) 2, 3 and 6 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
(d) 1, 2 and 3
35. Consider the following statements, with
1. Conduct of High Court Judges can only be
discussed when impeachment motion is respect to the power of High Courts:
under consideration in the Parliament. 1. The High Court directly deals with matter
2. Power and Jurisdiction of the High Courts of posting, transfer of all members of
can be changed by both Parliament and Judicial Service of the State.
State Legislature. 2. The High Court can examine the
Which of the statement given above is/are correct? constitutionality of law passed by both
Centre and State Governments.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
34. With reference to the High Courts, consider (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
the following statements:
CHAPTER 31 – SUBORDINATE COURT
36. Consider the following statements: ensure justice for weaker sections of the society
1. The Subordinate Courts are subordinate to includes:
the State High Court as High Courts are 1. Members of SC, ST and OBC community
subordinate to the Supreme Court. 2. Victims of disasters such as flood and
2. The control over Subordinate Courts drought
including the posting and promotion is 3. Disabled persons
done by the judicial service of a State.
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Victims of drug trafficking
correct? Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
37. In the context of Subordinate Courts, which of
the following statements is/are correct?
40. With reference to the Lok Adalats, which of
1. The organisational structure and
jurisdiction of the subordinate judiciary the following statements is/are correct?
are uniform across all states. 1. The Lok Adalat is a forum where the cases
2. The District Judge is the highest judicial which are at pre-litigation only, are
authority in the district. compromised or settled in an amicable
3. He possesses original and appellate manner.
jurisdiction in civil matters only. 2. The word ‘Lok Adalat’ means ‘People’s
Select the correct answer using the code given Court and this system is based on
below: Socialistic principles.
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) 2 and 3 only below.
(c) 2 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
38. With reference to the Constitutional powers of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
District Judge in India, consider the following
41. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the
statements:
following statements are correct?
1. Original jurisdiction
2. Writ jurisdiction 1. The first Lok Adalat camp in the Post-
3. Supervisory powers Independence era was organised in Gujarat
4. Power to impose death sentence in 1982.
5. Administrative powers 2. The Supreme Court Legal Services
Which of the statements given above is/are Committee may organise Lok Adalats.
correct? 3. Every Lok Adalat organised for an area
(a) 1 and 2 only shall consista of a social worker as
(b) 3 and 5 only members.
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
39. The persons eligible for getting free legal (c) 1 and 2 only
services under State Legal Service Authorities, to (d) 1, 2 and 3
42. With reference to Family Courts, consider the High Court in consultation with the
following statements: Governor.
1. Family Courts can be established by the 2. The person to be appointed as District
Chief Justice of High Court in consultation Judge should be recommended by the High
with the State Governments. Court for appointment.
2. Parties to a dispute before a Family Court Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
shall not be entitled, as of right, to be (a) 1 only
represented by legal practitioner. (b) 2 only
3. No appeal shall lie to any court against the (c) Both 1 and 2
award of the Family Courts. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct? 45. For which of the following Subordinate
(a) 1 and 3 only Court’s proceedings, it is said that there are no
(b) 2 only
victors and vanquished and, thus, no rancour?
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Family Courts
(b) Gram Nyayalayas
43. What is/are the difference(s) between Lok (c) Lok Adalat
Adalat and Permanent Lok Adalats? (d) District Court
1. In Lok Adalat, parties in dispute can move
to the court of law, if the parties do not 46. Consider the following statements:
arrive at any compromise or settlement, 1. The Gram Nyayalayas Act has been
while Permanent Lok Adalats are given enacted to provide for the establishment of
power to decide the cases on merits in case Gram Nyayalayas at the District level in
parties fails to arrive at any compromise or the Country.
settlement. 2. The State Government at its own appoints
2. In Lok Adalat, the parties to the dispute a Nyayadhikari for every Gram
can directly interact with the judge through Nyayalaya.
their counsel which is not possible in 3. A person shall not be qualified to be
Permanent Lok Adalats. appointed as a Nyayadhikari unless he is
Select the correct answer using the code given eligible to be appointed as a Judicial
below. Magistrate of the first class.
(a) 1 only 4. The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile
(b) 2 only court and shall exercise the powers of both
(c) Both 1 and 2 Criminal and Civil courts.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above are not
correct?
44. Consider the following statements with (a) 1 and 2 only
reference to the appointment of the District Judge (b) 2 and 3 only
in India: (c) 3 and 4 only
1. The appointment of a District Judge in a (d) 1, 2,3 and 4
state is made by the Chief justice of the
CHAPTER 32 – SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SOME STATES
47. Which of the following special powers are 3. The Article 371 facilitates the arrangement
bestowed upon the State of Nagaland under for employment opportunities, vocational
Article 371A of the Indian Constitution? and technical education in the State.
1. Naga customary laws can act as a base for Select the correct answer using the codes given
administrative and legal mechanisms. below:
2. Right to carry on religious and local social (a) 1 and 2 only
practices. (b) 2 and 3 only
3. Right to transfer land and other resources (c) 1 and 3 only
as per local practices. (d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Governor can overrule the decision of the
Chief Minister on a law-and-order 50. Consider the following statements with respect
situation. to special provisions for Andhra Pradesh and
Select the correct answer suing the codes given Telangana under Article 371D of the Indian
below: Constitution:
(a) 1 and 4 only 1. An administrative tribunal can be
(b) 2 and 3 only established to resolve the disputes
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only associated with the appointments and
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 promotion to civil posts.
2. The Parliament may by law provide for the
48. Consider the following statements regarding establishment of a university in the states
the Special Provisions for Assam under Article of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana both.
371B of the Indian Constitution: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It grants special powers to Prime Minister correct?
to set up a committee of the Legislative (a) 1 only
Assembly (b) 2 only
2. This Committee will consist of the (c) Both 1 and 2
Members of the Assembly who are elected (d) Neither 1 nor 2
from the tribal areas of the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are 51. Which of the following statements with
correct? respect to Special Provisions for Sikkim under
(a) 1 only Article 371F is not correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) Equitable arrangement for ensuring the
(c) Both 1 and 2
social and economic advancement of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
different sections of the population of the
state.
49. Which of the following statements with (b) The Legislative Assembly of the State of
respect to Special Provisions for Maharashtra and Sikkim shall consist of not less than thirty
Gujarat under Article 371 of the Indian members.
Constitution are correct? (c) The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction
1. The report on the working of development in respect of any matter arising out of any
boards, established under Article 371, will treaty, agreement, or engagement relating
be placed every year before the State to Sikkim.
Legislative Assembly. (d) These provisions had been inserted by the
2. The Chief Minister of the state is 36th Constitutional Amendment Act,1975.
responsible for establishment of
development boards in the state.
52. Consider the following statements with respect Which of the statements given above is/are
to Special Provisions for Mizoram under Article correct?
371G of the Indian Constitution: (a) 1 only
1. Unlike Nagaland, the people of Mizoram (b) 2 only
do not have special rights over their (c) Both 1 and 2
customary laws, religious freedom and (d) Neither 1 nor 2
land rights.
2. In civil matters, Mizo customary laws are 54. Which of the following statements is/are
followed but the Parliament can make correct with respect to Special Provisions under
special laws on criminal justice in the Article 371J of the Indian Constitution?
State. 1. Separate development board for the
Which of the statements given above is/are Hyderabad-Karnataka region
correct? 2. Equitable allocation of funds for
(a) 1 only developmental expenditure on the region
(b) 2 only 3. Reservation of seats in educational
(c) Both 1 and 2 institutions and state government jobs for
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 individuals from the region.
53. Consider the following statements: below:
1. The Parliament may direct that the (a) 1 only
Governor of Arunachal Pradesh shall (b) 1 and 2 only
cease to have special responsibility with (c) 3 only
respect to law and order in the State. (d) 1, 2 and 3
2. The minimum number of members in the
Legislative Assembly of Goa is fixed by
the Constitution.
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