PREVIOUS YEAR QUESTIONS

INDIAN POLITY AND GOVERNANCE

YEAR 2010 TO 2019

Which of the statements given above

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is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2
1. Consider the following statements: (b) 3 only
th
1. The 44 Amendment to the (c) 3 and 4 only
Constitution of India introduced an
(d) 1, 3 and 4
Article placing the election of the
Prime Minister beyond judicial
review. 3. The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the
2. The Supreme Court of India struck constitution of India during the prime
down the 99th Amendment to the ministership of
Constitution of India as being (a) Jawaharlal Nehru
violative of the independence of (b) Lai Bahadur Shastri
judiciary. (c) Indira Gandhi
Which of the statements given above (d) Morarji Desai
is/are correct? 4. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1 only 1. The Parliament (Prevention of
(b) 2 only Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts
(c) Both 1 and 2 several posts from disqualification
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'.
2. The above-mentioned Act was
2. Consider the following statements: amended five times.
1. The motion to impeach a Judge of 3. The term 'Office of Profit' is well-
the Supreme Court of India cannot defined in the Constitution of India.
be rejected by the Speaker of the Which of the statements given above
Lok Sabha as per the Judges is/are correct?
(Inquiry) Act, 1968. (a) 1 and 2 only
2. The Constitution of India defines (b) 3 only
and gives details of what (c) 2 and 3 only
constitutes incapacity and proved (d) 1, 2 and 3
misbehaviour' of the Judges of the
Supreme Court of India.
5. Under which Schedule of the
3. The details of the process of
Constitution of India can the transfer of
impeachment of the Judges of the
tribal land to private parties for mining be
Supreme Court of India are given in
declared null and void?
the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
(a) Third Schedule
4. If the motion for the impeachment
(b) Fifth Schedule
of a Judge is taken up for voting,
the law requires the motion to be (c) Ninth Schedule
backed by each House of the (d) Twelfth Schedule
Parliament and supported by a
majority of total membership of that 6. With reference to the Constitution of
House and by not less than two- India, consider the following statements :
thirds of total members of that
House present and voting.

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 1. No High Court shall have the (a) First Administrative Reforms
jurisdiction to declare any central Commission (1966)
law to be constitutionally invalid. (b) Rajamannar Committee (1969)
2. An amendment to the Constitution (c) Sarkaria Commission (1983)
of India cannot be called into (d) National Commission to Review the
question by the Supreme Court of Working of the Constitution (2000)
India.
Which of the statements given above
10. With reference to the Constitution of
is/are correct?
India, prohibitions or limitations or
(a) 1 only provisions contained in ordinary laws
(b) 2 only cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on
(c) Both 1 and 2 the constitutional powers under Article
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 142. It could mean which one of the
following?
7. In the context of polity, which one of the (a) The decisions taken by the Election
following would you accept as the most Commission of India while
appropriate definition of liberty? discharging its duties cannot be
challenged in any court of law.
(a) Protection against the tyranny of
political rulers (b) The Supreme Court of India is not
constrained in the exercise of its
(b) Absence of restraint
powers by laws made by the
(c) Opportunity to do whatever one
Parliament.
likes
(c) In the event of grave financial crisis
(d) Opportunity to develop oneself fully
in the country, the President of
India can declare Financial
8. With reference to the management of Emergency without the counsel
minor minerals in India, consider the from the Cabinet.
following statements : (d) State Legislatures cannot make
1. Sand is a 'minor mineral' according laws on certain matters without the
to the prevailing law in the country. concurrence of Union Legislature.
2. State Governments have the power
to grant mining leases of minor 11. With reference to the Legislative
minerals, but the powers regarding Assembly of a State in India, consider the
the formation of rules related to the following statements :
grant of minor minerals lie with the
1. The Governor makes a customary
Central Government.
address to Members of the House
3. State Governments have the power at the commencement of the first
to frame rules to prevent illegal session of the year.
mining of minor minerals.
2. When a State Legislature does not
Which of the statements given above have a rule on a particular matter, it
is/are correct? follows the Lok Sabha rule on that
(a) 1 and 3 only matter.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above
(c) 3 only is/are correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
9. Which one of the following suggested that (c) Both 1 and 2
the Governor should be an eminent (d) Neither 1 nor 2
person from outside the State and should
be a detached figure without intense
12. Consider the following statements :
political links or should not have taken
part in politics in the recent past?

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 1. As per recent amendment to the 2. One of the tasks of PNGRB is to
Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest ensure competitive markets for gas.
dwellers have the right to fell the 3. Appeals against the decisions of
bamboos grown on forest areas. PNGRB go before the Appellate
2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Tribunals for Electricity.
Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Which of the statements given above are
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, correct?
2006, bamboo is a minor forest (a) 1 and 2 only
produce.
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other
(c) 1 and 3 only
Traditional Forest Dwellers
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(Recognition of Forest Rights) Act,
2006 allows ownership of minor
forest produce to forest dwellers. 16. Which of the following statements is/arc
Which of the statements given above correct regarding the Maternity Benefit
is/are correct? (Amendment) Act, 2017?
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. Pregnant women are entitled for
three months pre-delivery and three
(b) 2 and 3 only
months post-delivery paid leave.
(c) 3 only
2. Enterprises with creches must
(d) 1, 2 and 3
allow the mother minimum six
creche visits daily.
13. Which Article of the Constitution of India 3. Women with two children get
safeguards one's right to marry the reduced entitlements.
person of one's choice?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Article 19 given below.
(b) Article 21 (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Article 25 (b) 2 only
(d) Article 29 (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Consider the following statements :
1. According to the Indian Patents Act,
a biological process to create a 2018
seed can be patented in India.
2. In India, there is no Intellectual 1. If the President of India exercises his power
Property Appellate Board. as provided under Article 356 of the
3. Plant varieties are not eligible to be Constitution in respect of a particular State,
patented in India. then
Which of the statements given above (a) the Assembly of the State is
is/are correct? automatically dissolved.
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) the powers of the Legislature of that
(b) 2 and 3 only State shall be exercisable by or under
(c) 3 only the authority of the Parliament.

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Article 19 is suspended in that State.

(d) the President can make laws relating to
that State.
15. Consider the following statements:
1. Petroleum and Natural Gas
Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is the 2. Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic
part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty.
first regulatory body set up by the
Government of India. Which of the following in the Constitution of
India correctly and appropriately imply the
above statement ?

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 (a) Article 14 and the provisions under the
42nd Amendment to the Constitution
(b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of
State Policy in Part IV
(d) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed
in Part III
(d) Article 24 and the provisions under the
44th Amendment to the Constitution
3. Consider the following statements :
1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest
party in the opposition was the
Swatantra Party.
2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the
Opposition" was recognised for the first
time in 1969.
3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not
have a minimum of 75 members, its
leader cannot be recognised as the
Leader of the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. Consider the following statements
1. The Parliament of India can place a
particular law in the Ninth Schedule of
the Constitution of India.
2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth
Schedule cannot be examined by any
court and no judgement can be made
on it.
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
5. Consider the following statements :
1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of
citizenship or domicile.
2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot
be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing
Authority.
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
6. "Rule of Law Index" is released by which of
the following ?
(a) Amnesty International
(b) International Court of Justice
(c) The Office of UN Commissioner for
Human Rights
(d) World Justice Project
7. Regarding Money Bill, which of the
following statements is not correct ?
(a) A bill shall be deemed to be a Money
Bill if it contains only provisions relating
to imposition, abolition, remission,
alteration or regulation of any tax.
(b) A Money Bill has provisions for the
custody of the Consolidated Fund of
India or the Contingency Fund of India.
(c) A Money Bill is concerned with the
appropriation of moneys out of the
Contingency Fund of India.
(d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of
borrowing of money or giving of any
guarantee by the Government of India.
8. With reference to the election of the
President of India, consider the following
statements :
1. The value of the vote of each MLA
varies from State to State.
2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok
Sabha is more than the value of the
vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
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
9. Consider the following statements :
1. The Speaker of the Legislative
Assembly shall vacate his/her office if
he/she ceases to be a member of the
Assembly.
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 2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is 13. The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides
dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate open "Application Programming Interfaces
his/her office immediately. (APIs)". What does it imply ?
Which of the statements given above is/ are 1. It can be integrated into any electronic
correct ? device.
(a) 1 only 2. Online authentication using iris is
(b) 2 only possible.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the statements given above is/ are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct ?
(a) 1 only
10. Which one of the following reflects the most (b) 2 only
appropriate relationship between law and (c) Both 1 and 2
liberty ? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) If there are more laws, there is less
liberty. 14. With reference to the Parliament of India,
(b) If there are no laws, there is no liberty. which of the following Parliamentary
(c) If there is liberty, laws have to be made Committees scrutinizes and reports to the
by the people. House whether the powers to make
(d) If laws are changed too often, liberty is regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc.
in danger. conferred by the Constitution or delegated
by the Parliament are being properly
exercised by the Executive within the scope
11. Consider the following statements :
of such delegation ?
1. No criminal proceedings shall be
(a) Committee on Government
instituted against the Governor of a
Assurances
State in any court during his term of
(b) Committee on Subordinate
office.
Legislation
2. The emoluments and allowances of the
(c) Rules Committee
Governor of a State shall not be
diminished during his term of office. (d) Business Advisory Committee
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct ? 15. Consider the following statements :
(a) 1 only 1. As per the Right to Education (RTE)
(b) 2 only Act, to be eligible for appointment as a
teacher in a State, a person would be
(c) Both 1 and 2
required to possess the minimum
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
qualification laid down by the concerned
State Council of Teacher Education.
12. Which of the following are regarded as the 2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching
main features of the "Rule of Law" ? primary classes, a candidate is required
1. Limitation of powers to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test
2. Equality before law conducted in accordance with the
3. People's responsibility to the National Council of Teacher Education
Government guidelines.
4. Liberty and civil rights 3. In India, more than 90% of teacher
Select the correct answer using the code education institutions are directly under
given below : the State Governments.

(a) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct ?
(b) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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1.
16. Consider the following statements :
1. The Food Safety and Standards Act,
2006 replaced the Prevention of Food
Adulteration Act, 1954.
2. The Food Safety and Standards
Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the
charge of Director General of Health
Services in the Union Ministry of Health
and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2.
17. With reference to the provisions made
under the National Food Security Act, 2013,
consider the following statements:
1. The families coming under the category
of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are
eligible to receive subsidised food
grains.
3.
2. The eldest woman in a household, of
age 18 years or above, shall be the
head of the household for the purpose
of issuance of a ration card.
3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers
are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of
1600 calories per day during pregnancy
and for six months thereafter.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
4.
(d) 3 only
18. International Labour Organization's
Conventions 138 and 182 are related to
(a) Child labour
(b) Adaptation of agricultural practices to
global climate change
(c) Regulation of food prices and food
security
(d) Gender parity at the workplace
With reference to the Parliament of India,
consider the following statements :
1. A private member's bill is a bill
presented by a Member of Parliament
who is not elected but only nominated
by the President of India.
2. Recently, a private member's bill has
been passed in the Parliament of India
for the first time in its history.
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
One of the implications of equality in society
is the absence of
(a) Privileges
(b) Restraints
(c) Competition
(d) Ideology
Which principle among the following was
added to the Directive Principles of State
Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the
Constitution ?
(a) Equal pay for equal work for both men
and women
(b) Participation of workers in the
management of industries
(c) Right to work, education and public
assistance
(d) Securing living wage and human
conditions of work to workers
Which one of the following statements is
correct ?
(a) Rights are claims of the State against
the citizens.
(b) Rights are privileges which, are
incorporated in the Constitution of a
State.
(c) Rights are claims of the citizens against
the State.
(d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens
against the many.

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5. Local self-government can be best (d) a band of dedicated party workers
explained as an exercise in
(a) Federalism 10. The main advantage of the parliamentary
(b) Democratic decentralisation form of government is that
(c) Administrative delegation (a) the executive and legislature work
(d) Direct democracy independently.
(b) it provides continuity of policy and is
6. Consider the following statements : more efficient.
With reference to the Constitution of India, (c) the executive remains responsible to
the Directive Principles of State Policy the legislature.
constitute limitations upon (d) the head of the government cannot be
1. legislative function. changed without election.
2. executive function.
Which of the above statements is/are 11. In the context of India, which one of the
correct ? following is the correct relationship between
Rights and Duties ?
(a) 1 only
(a) Rights are correlative with Duties.
(b) 2 only
(b) Rights are personal and hence
(c) Both 1 and 2
independent of society and Duties.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Rights, not Duties, are important, for the
advancement of the personality of the
7. Which of the following statements is/are citizen.
true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian
(d) Duties, not Rights, are important for the
citizen ?
stability of the State.
1. A legislative process has been provided
to enforce these duties.
12. The mind of the makers of the Constitution
2. They are correlative to legal duties.
of India is reflected in which of the
Select the correct answer using the code following?
given below:
(a) The Preamble
(a) 1 only
(b) The Fundamental Rights
(b) 2 only
(c) The Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) The Fundamental Duties
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

13. The Parliament of India exercises control

8. Which one of the following objectives is not over the functions of the Council of
embodied in the Preamble to the Ministers through
Constitution of India ?
1. Adjournment motion
(a) Liberty of thought
2. Question hour
(b) Economic liberty
3. Supplementary questions
(c) Liberty of expression
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) Liberty of belief given below :
(a) 1 only
9. Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact (b) 2 and 3 only
that it calls into activity
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) the intelligence and character of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
ordinary men and women.
(b) the methods for strengthening
14. For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination
executive leadership.
paper can be filed by
(c) a superior individual with dynamism
(a) anyone residing in India.
and vision.

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 (b) a resident of the constituency from
which the election is to be contested.
(c) any citizen of India whose name
appears in the electoral roll of a
constituency.
(d) any citizen of India.
15. Consider the following statements :
1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State
Assembly, the winning candidate must
get at least 50 percent of the votes
polled, to be declared elected.
2. According to the provisions laid down in
the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha,
the Speaker's post goes to the majority
party and the Deputy Speaker's to the
Opposition.
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
16. Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
(a) Fundamental Right
(b) Natural Right
(c) Constitutional Right
(d) Legal Right
17. Consider the following statements :
1. The Election Commission of India is a
five-member body.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides
the election schedule for the conduct of
both general elections and bye-
elections.
3. Election Commission resolves the
disputes relating to splits/mergers of
recognised political parties.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
18. In India, Judicial Review implies
(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce
upon the constitutionality of laws and
executive orders.
(b) the power of the Judiciary to question
the wisdom of the laws enacted by the
Legislatures.
(c) the power of the Judiciary to review all
the legislative enactments before they
are assented to by the President.
(d) the power of the Judiciary to review its
own judgements given earlier in similar
or different cases.
19. Which of the following are not necessarily
the consequences of the proclamation of
the President's rule in a State ?
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative
Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in
the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies
Select the correct answer using the code
given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
20. Which of the following are envisaged by the
Right against Exploitation in the
Constitution of India ?
1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings
and forced labour
2. Abolition of untouchability
3. Protection of the interests of minorities
4. Prohibition of employment of children in
factories and mines
Select the correct answer using the code
given below :
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
21. Out of the following statements, choose the
one that brings out the principle underlying
the Cabinet form of Government:
(a) An arrangement for minimizing the
criticism against the Government whose
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 responsibilities are complex and hard to 2. With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act',
carry out to the satisfaction of all. which of the following statements is/are
(b) A mechanism for speeding up the correct?
activities of the Government whose 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can
responsibilities are increasing day by hear only civil cases and not criminal
day. cases.
(c) A mechanism of parliamentary 2. The Act allows local social activists as
democracy for ensuring collective mediators/reconciliators.
responsibility of the Government to the Select the correct answer using the code
people. given below.
(d) A device for strengthening the hands of (a) 1 only
the head of the Government whose (b) 2 only
hold over the people is in a state of
(c) Both 1 and 2
decline.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

22. Which one of the following is not a feature

3. The Parliament of India acquires the power
of Indian federalism ?
to legislate on any item in the State List in
(a) There is an independent judiciary in
the national interest if a resolution to that
India.
effect is passed by the
(b) Powers have been clearly divided
(a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its
between the Centre and the States
total membership
(c) The federating units have been given
(b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less
unequal representation in the Rajya
than two-thirds of its total membership
Sabha.
(c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its
(d) It is the result of an agreement among
total membership
the federating units.
(d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less
than two-thirds of its members present
2016 and voting

1. With reference to pre-packaged items in 4. Consider the following statements :

India, it is mandatory to the manufacturer to 1. The minimum age prescribed for any
put which of the following information on the person to be a member of Panchayat is
main label, as per the Food Safety and 25 years.
Standards (Packaging and Labelling) 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after
Regulations, 2011? premature dissolution continues only for
1. List of ingredients including additives the remainder period.
2. Nutrition information Which of the statements given above is/ are
3. Recommendations, if any, made by the correct?
medical profession about the possibility (a) 1 only
of any allergic reactions (b) 2 only
4. Vegetarian/non-vegetarian (c) Both 1 and 2
Select the correct answer using the code (d) Neither 1 nor 2
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 5. Which of the following statements is/are
(b) 2, 3 and 4 correct?
(c) 1, 2 and 4 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses
(d) 1 and 4 only on its prorogation.
2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha,
which has not been passed by the Lok
Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of
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 Select the correct answer using the code (2) Political accountability
given below. (3) Democratic decentralization
(a) 1 only (4) Financial mobilization
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
6. Consider the following statements : (c) 1 and 3 only
1. The Chief Secretary in a State is (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
appointed by the Governor of that
State. 4. The ideal of Welfare State' in the Indian
2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a Constitution is enshrined in its
fixed tenure. (a) Preamble
Which of the statements given above is/ are (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
correct?
(c) Fundamental Rights
(a) 1 only
(d) Seventh Schedule
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
5. There is a Parliamentary System of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Government in India because the
(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the
2015 people
(b) Parliament can amend the Constitution
(c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolve
1. Consider the following statements:
(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to
1. The Legislative Council of a State in
the Lok Sabha
India can be larger in size than half of
the Legislative Assembly of that
particular State. 6. Consider the following statements regarding
2. The Governor of a State nominates the the Directive Principles of State Policy
Chairman of Legislative Council of that 1. The Principles spell out the socio
particular State. economic democracy in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/ are 2. The provisions contained in these
correct? Principles are not enforceable by any
(a) 1 only court.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty,
Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision (d) Neither 1 nor 2
made in the
(a) Preamble of the Constitution 7. Consider the following statements :
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either
(c) Fundamental Rights to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
(d) Fundamental Duties 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the
Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the
3. The Raj the fundamental object of
Annual Financial Statement.
Panchayati system is to ensure which
among following? Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
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 (a) 1 only (3) All the disbursements made from Public
(b) 1 and 2 only Account also need the authorization
(c) 2 and 3 only from the Parliament of India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
8. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of
both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to (b) 2 and 3 only
be passed by - (c) 2 only
(a) a simple majority of members present (d) 1, 2 and 3
and voting
(b) three-fourths majority of members 12. Which of the following is the custodian of
present and voting the Constitution of India?
(c) two-thirds majority of the Houses (a) The President of India
(d) absolute majority of the Houses (b) The Prime Minister of India
(c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat
9. Consider the following statements: (d) The Supreme Court of India
(1) The Executive Power of the Union of
India is vested in the Prime Minister
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(2) The Prime Minister is the Ex officio
Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/ are 1. Consider the following statements :
correct? 1. The President shall make rules for the
(a) 1 only more convenient transaction of the
(b) 2 only business of the Government of India,
and for the allocation among Ministers
(c) Both 1 and 2
of the said business.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. All executive actions of the Government
of India shall be expressed to be taken
10. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Siath in the name of the Prime Minister.
Schedule in the Constitution of India are Which of the statements given above is/ are
made in order to correct?
(a) protect the interests of Scheduled (a) 1 only
Tribes
(b) 2 only
(b) determine the boundaries between
(c) Both 1 and 2
States
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) determine the powers, authority and
responsibilities of Panchayats
(d) protect the interests of all the border 2. Consider the following statements regarding
States a No-Confidence Motion in India:
1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence
Motion in the Constitution of India.
11. With reference to the Union Government,
consider the following statements : 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be
introduced in the Lok Sabha only.
(1) The Department of Revenue is
responsible for the preparation of Union Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
Budget that is presented to the
Parliament. (a) 1 only
(2) No amount can be withdrawn from the (b) 2 only
Consolidated Fund of India without the (c) Both 1 and 2
authorization from the Parliament of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
India.

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3. The power of the Supreme Court of India to 1. The Finance Commission
decide disputes between the Centre and 2. The National Development Council
the States falls under its 3. The Union Ministry of Rural
(a) advisory jurisdiction Development
(b) appellate jurisdiction 4. The Union Ministry of Urban
(c) original jurisdiction Development
(d) writ jurisdiction 5. The Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code
4. The power to increase the number of given below.
judges in the Supreme Court of India is (a) 1, 2 and 5 only
vested in (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) the President of India (c) 2 and 5 only
(b) the Parliament (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(c) the Chief Justice of India
(d) the Law Commission 10. Which of the following is/are the
function/functions of the Cabinet
5. Which one of the following is the largest Secretariat?
Committee of the Parliament? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet
(a) The Committee on Public Accounts Meetings
(b) The Committee on Estimates 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet
(c) The Committee on Public Undertakings Committees
(d) The Committee on Petitions 3. Allocation of financial resources to the
Ministries
Select the correct answer using the code
6. Which one of the following Schedules of the
given below.
Constitution of India contains provisions
regarding anti-defection? (a) 1 only
(a) Second Schedule (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) Fifth Schedule (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) Eighth Schedule (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Tenth Schedule
11. Consider the following statements:
7. The national motto of India, 'Satyameva A Constitutional Government is one which
Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India 1. places effective restrictions on
is taken from individual liberty in the interest of State
(a) Katha Upanishad Authority
(b) Chandogya Upanishad 2. places effective restrictions on the
(c) Aitareya Upanishad Authority of the State in the interest of
(d) Mundaka Upanishad individual liberty
Which of the statements given above is/ are
8. In the Constitution of India, promotion of correct?
international peace and security is included (a) 1 only
in the
(b) 2 only
(a) Preamble to the Constitution
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Fundamental Duties
(d) Ninth Schedule
12. Which of the following are the discretionary
9. Which of the following are associated with powers given to the Governor of a State?
'Planning' in India?

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 1. Sending a report to the President of
India for imposing the President's rule
2. Appointing the Ministers
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the
State Legislature for consideration of
the President of India
4. Making the rules to conduct the
business of the State Government
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
2013
1. Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other
Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of
Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the
authority to initiate, the process for
determining the nature and extent of
individual or community forest rights or
both?
(a) State Forest Department
(b) District Collector/ Deputy
Commissioner
(c) Tahsildar/Block Development Officer/
Mandal Revenue Officer
(d) Gram Sabha
2. According to the Constitution of India, which
of the following are fundamental for the
governance of the country?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Fundamental Duties
(c) Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) Fundamental Rights and
Fundamental Duties
3. What will follow if a Money Bill is
substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with
the Bill, accepting or not accepting the
recommendations of the Rajya Sabba
(b) The Lok Sabha cannct consider the Bill
further
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the 'Bill to the
Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for
passing the Bill
4. Which one of the following statements is
correct?
(a) In India, the same 'peraon cannot be
appointed as Governor for two or more
States at the same time
(b) The Judges of the High Court of the
States in India are appointed by the
Governor of the State just as the
Judges of the Supreme Court are
appointed by the President
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the
Constitution of India for the removal of a
Governor from his/her post
(d) In the case of a Union Territory having
a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is
appointed by the Lt. Governor on the
basis of majority support
5. Consider the following statements
1. An amendment to the Constitution of
India can be initiated by an introduction
of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
2. If such an amendment seeks to make
changes in the federal character of the
Constitution, the amendment also
requires to be ratified by the legislature
of all the States of India.
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
6. Consider the following statements Attorney
General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Ink
Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok
Snbha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only
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 Select the correct answer using the codes
7. Which of the following bodies Does not/ do given below.
not find mention in the Constitution? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. National Development Council (b) 3 only
2. Planning Commission (c) 2 and 3 only
3. Zonal Councils (d) 1, 2 and 3
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below. 11. Consider the following statements
(a) 1 and 2 only 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre
(b) 2 only shall be collectively responsible to the
(c) 1 and 3 only Parliament.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office
during the pleasure of the President of
India.
8. The Parliament can make any law for whole
or arty part of India for implementing 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate
international treaties to the President about the proposals for
legislation.
(a) with the consent of all the States
Which of the statements given above is/ are
(b) with the consent of the majority of
correct?
States
(a) 1 only
(c) with the consent of the States
concerned (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) without the consent of any State (c) 1 and 3only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
9. Consider the following statements The
Parliamentary Committee on Public 12. Consider the following statements
Accounts 1. National Development Council is an
1. consists of not more than 25 Members organ of the Planning Commission.
of the Ink Sabha 2. The Economic and Social Planning is
2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance kept in the Concurrent List in the
accounts of the Government Constitution of India.
3. examines the report of the Comptroller 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that
and Auditor General of India Panchayats should be assigned the
Which of the statements given above is/ are task of preparation of plans for
correct? economic development and social
justice.
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/ are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
10. In the context of India, which of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
following principles is/are implied
institutionally in the parliamentary
government? 13. Consider the following statements
1. Members of the cabinet are Members of 1. The Chairmen and the Deputy
the Parliament Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not
2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy the members of that House.
confidence in the parliament. 2. While the nominated members of the
3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the two Houses of the Parliament have no
state. voting right in the presidential election,

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 they have the right to vote in the
election of the Vice President.
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
14. With reference to National Legal Services
Authority, consider the following statements
1. Its objective is to provide free and
competent legal services to the weaker
sections of the society on the basis of
equal opportunity.
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal
Services Authorities to implement the
legal programmes and schemes
throughout the country.
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
2012
1. In India, other than ensuring that public
funds are used efficiently and for intended
purpose, what is the importance of the
office of the Comptroller and Auditor
General (CAG) ?
1. CAG exercises exchequer control on
behalf of the Parliament when the
President of India declares national
emergency financial emergency.
2. CAG reports on the execution of
projects or programmes by the
ministries are discussed by the Public
Accounts Committee.
3. Information from CAG reports can be
used by investigating agencies to press
charges against those who have
violated the law while managing public
finances.
4. While dealing with the audit and
accounting of government companies,
CAG has certain judicial powers for
prosecuting those who violate the law.
Which of the statements above is/are
correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 given
2. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of
his/her appointment
(a) need not necessarily be a member of
one of the Houses of the Parliament but
must become a member of one of the
Houses within six months
(b) need not necessarily be a member of
one of the Houses of the Parliament but
must become a member of the Lok
Sabha within six months
(c) must be a member of one of the
Houses of the Parliament
(d) must be a member of the Lok Sabha
3. With reference to the Delimitation
Commission, consider the following
statements :
1. The orders of the Delimitation
Commission cannot be challenged in a
Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation
Commission are laid before the Lok
Sabha or State Legislative Assembly,
they cannot effect any modifications in
the orders.
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
4. According to the Constitution of India, it is
the duty of the President of India to cause
to be laid before the Parliament which of the
following?
1. The Recommendations of the Union
Finance Commission
2. The Report of the Public Accounts
Committee
3. The Report of the Comptroller and
Auditor General
4. The Report of the National Commission
for Scheduled Castes
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 Select the correct answer using the codes which the legislature does not have to
given below: vote.
(a) 1 only 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of
(b) 2 and 4 only the Supreme Court of India are made
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only by the Government only after consulting
the Chief Justice of India.
(d) 1 , 2, 3 and 4
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
5. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the
(a) 1 and 3 only
Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the
Parliament during the passage of (b) 3 and 4 only
1. Ordinary Legislation (c) 4 only
2. Money Bill (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes 8. In the areas covered under the Panchayat
given below : (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act,
1996, what the role/power of Gram Sabha?
(a) 1 only
1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent
(b) 2 and 3 only
alienation of land in the Scheduled
(c) 1 and 3 only
Areas.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of
minor forest produce.
6. Which of the following is/are among the 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is
Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in required for granting prospecting
the Indian Constitution? licence or mining lease for any mineral
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our in the Scheduled Areas.
composite culture Which of the statements given above is/ are
2. To protect the weaker sections from correct ?
social injustice (a) 1 only
3. To develop the scientific temper and (b) 1 and 2 only
spirit of inquiry
(c) 2 and 3 only
4. To strive towards excellence in all
(d) 1, 2 and 3
spheres of individual and collective
activity.
9. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an
Select the correct answer using the codes
adjournment motion is
given below :
(a) to allow a discussion on a definite
(a) 1 and 2 only
matter of urgent public importance
(b) 2 only
(b) to let opposition members collect
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
information from the ministers
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) to allow a reduction of specific amount
in demand for grant
7. What is the provision to safeguard the (d) to postpone the proceedings to check
autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? the inappropriate or violent behaviour
1. While appointing the Supreme Court on the part of some members
Judges, the President of India has to
consult the Chief Justice of India.
10. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was
2. The Supreme Court Judges can be enacted in consonance with which of the
removed by the Chief Justice of India following provisions of the Constitution of
only. India?
3. The salaries of the Judges are charged 1. Right to healthy environment, construed
on the Consolidated Fund of India to as a part of Right to life under Article 21

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 2. Provision of grants for raising the level
of administration in the Scheduled
Areas for the welfare of Scheduled
Tribes under Article 275(1)
3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha
as mentioned under Article 243(A)
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Consider the following provisions under the
Directive Principles of State Policy as
enshrined in the Constitution of India :
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform
civil code
2. Organizing village Panchayats
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural
areas
4. Securing for all the workers reasonable
leisure and cultural opportunities
Which of the above Gandhian Principles
that are reflected in the Directive Principles
of State Policy?
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
12. Consider the following statements
1. Union Territories are not represented in
the Rajya Sabha.
2. It is within the purview of the Chief
Election Commissioner to adjudicate
the election disputes.
3. According to the Constitution of India,
the Parliament consists of the Lok
Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) None
13. With reference to consumers' rights/
privileges under the provisions of law in
India, which of the following statements
is/are correct?
1. Consumers are empowered to take
samples for food testing.
2. When a Consumer files a complaint in
any consumer forum, no fee is required
to be paid.
3. In case of death of a Consumer, his/
her legal heir can file a complaint in the
Consumer forum on his/her behalf.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
14. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha
Speaker, consider the following statements:
1. He / She holds the office during the
pleasure of the President.
2. He / She need not be a member of the
House at the time of his/her election but
has to become a member of the House
within six months from the date of
his/her election.
3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of
his/her resignation has to be addressed
to the Deputy Speaker.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
15. Which of the following are included in the
original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. A dispute between the Government of
India and one or more States
2. A dispute regarding elections to either
House of the Parliament or that of
Legislature of a State
3. A dispute between the Government of
India and a Union Territory
4. A dispute between two or more States
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
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 (c) 1 and 4 5. Seventh Schedule
(d) 3 and 4 Select the correct answer using the codes
given below :
16. Which of the following special powers have (a) 1 and 2 only
been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the (b) 3, 4 and 5 only
Constitution of India? (c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(a) To change the existing territory of a (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
State and to change the name of a
State
(b) To pass a resolution empowering the 2011
Parliament to make laws in the State
List and to create one or more All India 1. The Constitution (Seventy-Third
Services Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at
(c) To amend the election procedure of the promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in
President and to determine the pension the country, provides for which of the
of the President after his/her retirement following?
(d) To determine the functions of the 1. Constitution of District Planning
Election Commission and to determine Committees.
the number of Election Commissioners 2. State Election Commissions to conduct
all panchayat elections.
17. Which of the following are the methods of 3. Establishment of State Finance
Parliamentary control over public finance in Commissions.
India? Select the correct answer using the codes
1. Placing Annual Financial Statement given below:
before the Parliament (a) 1 only
2. Withdrawal of moneys from (b) 1 and 2 only
Consolidated Fund of India only after (c) 2 and 3 only
passing the Appropriation Bill
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Provisions of supplementary grants and
vote-on-account
2. Karl Marx explained the process of class
4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review
struggle with the help of which one of the
of programme of the Government
following theories?
against macroeconomic forecasts and
expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget (a) Empirical liberalism
Office (b) Existentialism
5. Introducing Finance Bill in the (c) Darwin's theory of evolution
Parliament (d) Dialectical materialism
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below: 3. In India, if a religious sect/ community is
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only given the status of a national minority, what
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only special advantages it is entitled to?
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only 1. It can establish and administer
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically
nominates a representative of the
18. Which of the following provisions of the
community to Lok Sabha.
Constitution of India have a bearing on
Education? 3. It can derive from the Prime Minister's
15- Point Programme.
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the statements given above is/ are
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
correct?
3. Fifth Schedule
(a) 1 only
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 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
4. When the annual Union Budget is not
passed by the Lok Sabha,
(a) the Budget is modified and presented
again
(b) the Budget is referred to the Rajya
Sabha for suggestions.
(c) the Union Finance Minister is asked to
resign
(d) the Prime Minister submits the
resignation of Council of Ministers.
5. Under the Constitution of India, which one
of the following is not a fundamental duty?
(a) To vote in public elections.
(b) To develop the scientific temper
(c) To safeguard public property
(d) To abide by the Constitution and
respect its ideals.
6. Consider the following statements :
In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee
1. is constituted under the provisions of
the Constitution of India
2. prepares the draft development plans
for metropolitan area.
3. has the sole responsibility for
implementing Government sponsored
schemes in the metropolitan area.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2010
1. With reference to the Constitution of India,
consider the following:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the above provisions of the
Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the
National Social Assistance Programme
launched by the Government of India?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Consider the following statements:
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice
to the President of India on matters of law
or fact
1. on its own initiative (on any matter of
larger public interest).
2. if he seeks such an advice.
3. only if the matters relate to the
Fundamental Rights of the citizens.
Which of the statements given above is/ are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 2
3. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the
following statements is correct ?
(a) Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to
settle the matters at pre-litigative stage
and not those matters pending before
any court
(b) Lok Adalats can deal with matters
which are civil and not criminal in nature
(c) Every Lok Adalat consists of either
serving or retired judicial officers only
and not any other person
(d) None of the statements given above is
correct
4. The "Instrument of Instructions" contained
in the Government of India Act 1935 have
been incorporated in the Constitution of
India in the year 1950 as
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Extent of executive power of State
(d) Conduct of business of the Government
of India
5. Who of the following shall cause every
recommendation made by the Finance
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 Commission to be laid before each House
of Parliament ?
(a) The President of India
(b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
(c) The Prime Minister of India
(d) The Union Finance Minister
6. Which one of the following is responsible for
the preparation and presentation of Union
Budget to the Parliament ?
(a) Department of Revenue
(b) Department of Economic Affairs
(c) Department of Financial Services
(d) Department of Expenditure
7. Which one of the following authorities
makes recommendation to the Governor of
a State as to the principles for determining
the taxes and duties which may be
appropriated by the Panchayats in that
particular State?
(a) District Planning Committees
(b) State Finance Commission
(c) Finance Ministry of that State
(d) Panchayati Raj Ministry of that State
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 2019 (Indian Polity and Governance) 13. (c) Both 1 and 2
14. (b) Committee on Subordinate
1. (b) 2 only Legislation
2. (c) 3 and 4 only 15. (a) 1 and 2
3. (a) Jawaharlal Nehru 16. (a) 1 only
4. (a) 1 and 2 only
17. (b) 2 only
5. (b) Fifth Schedule
6. (d) Neither 1 nor 2 18. (a) Child labour
7. (d) Opportunity to develop oneself fully 2017 (Indian Polity and Governance)
8. (a) 1 and 3 only
9. (c) Sarkaria Commission (1983) 1. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
10. (b) The Supreme Court of India is not 2. (a) Privileges
constrained in the exercise of its 3. (b) Participation of workers in
powers by laws made by the the management of industries
Parliament. 4. (c) Rights are claims of the citizens
11. (a) 1 only against the State.
12. (b) 2 and 3 only 5. (b) Democratic decentralisation
13. (b) Article 21 6. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
14. (c) 3 only 7. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
15. (b) 2 and 3 only 8. (b) Economic liberty
16. (c) 3 only 9. (a) the intelligence and character
of ordinary men and women.
10. (c) the executive remains responsible
2018 (Indian Polity and Governance) to the legislature.
11. (a) Rights are correlative with Duties.
1. (b) the powers of the Legislature of that 12. (a) The Preamble
State shall be exercisable by or 13. (d) 1, 2 and 3
under the authority of the 14. (c) any citizen of India whose name
Parliament. appears in the electoral roll of a
constituency.
2. (c) Article 21 and the freedoms
15. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
guaranteed in Part III
16. (c) Constitutional Right
3. (b) 2 only
17. (d) 3 only
4. (a) 1 only 18. (a) the power of the Judiciary to
5. (b) 2 only pronounce upon the
6. (d) World Justice Project constitutionality of laws and
executive orders.
7. (c) A Money Bill is concerned with the
19. (b) 1 and 3 only
appropriation of moneys out of the
20. (c) 1 and 4 only
Contingency Fund of India.
21. (b) A mechanism for speeding up the
8. (a) 1 only activities of the Government whose
9. (a) 1 only responsibilities are increasing day
10. (b) If there are no laws, there is no by day.
liberty. 22. (d) A device for strengthening the
hands of the head of the
11. (c) Both 1 and 2
Government whose hold over the
12. (c) 1, 2 and 4 only people is in a state of decline.

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 accepting the recommendations of
2016 (Indian Polity and Governance) the Rajya Sabba
4 (c) No procedure has been laid down
1. (c) 1, 2 and 4 in the Constitution of India for the
2. (b) 2 only removal of a Governor from his/her
post
3. (d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not
5 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
less than two-thirds of its members
present and voting 6 (c) 2 and 3
4. (b) 2 only 7 (d) 1, 2 and 3
8 (d) without the consent of any State
5. (b) 2 only
9 (b) 2 and 3 only
6. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
10 (a) 1 and 2 only
2015 (Indian Polity and Governance) 11 (b) 2 and 3 only
12 (b) 2 and 3 only
1 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 13 (b) 2 only
2. (d) Fundamental Duties 14 (c) Both 1 and 2
3. (c) 1 and 3 only
2012 (Indian Polity and Governance)
4. (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
5. (d) Council of Ministers is responsible 1 (b) 2 only
to the Lok Sabha
6. (c) Both 1 and 2 In India, CAG has no power in the
7. (b) 1 and 2 only capacity of comptroller as he does
8. (a) a simple majority of members not exercise any type of control on
present and voting exchequer CAG reports are
9. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
discussed in the PAC meetings and
10. (a) protect the interests of Scheduled
Tribes it can call the CAG to attend its
11. (c) 2 only meetings. CAG does not have any
12. (d) The Supreme Court of India judicial powers for prosecuting
anyone.
2014 (Indian Polity and Governance) 2 (a) need not necessarily be a member of
one of the Houses of the Parliament
1. (a) 1 only but must become a member of one
2. (c) Both 1 and 2 of the Houses within six months
3. (c) original jurisdiction It is nowhere written in the
4. (b) the Parliament constitution that the P.M. at the time
5. (b) The Committee on Estimates of appointment must be a member of
any house of the Parliament. But he
6. (d) Tenth Schedule should be elected within six months
7. (d) Mundaka Upanishad either in Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha.
8. (b) Directive Principles of State Policy 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
9. (c) 2 and 5 only The Delimitation Commission in India
10. (c) 1 and 2 only is a high power body whose orders
11. (b) 2 only have the force of law and cannot be
12. (b) 1 and 3 only called in question before any court of
law. These orders come into force on
a date to be specified by the
2013 (Indian Polity and Governance)
President of India. The copies of its
orders are laid before the House of
1 (d) Gram Sabha
people and the State legislative
2 (c) Directive Principles of State Policy assembly concerned but no
3 (a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed
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by them.
4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
The following articles of the
constitution provide for the formation
of the institution as well as laying
down of its reports by the President.
Article 280 Finance Constitution.
Article 338 National Commission for
Scheduled Castes.
Article 148 to 151 Comptroller and
Auditor General.
Public Accounts Committee is not
even mentioned in the Constitution.
5 (a) 1 only
Deadlock between the Lok Sabha
and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint
sitting of the Parliament during the
passage of ordinary legislation only.
No joint sitting is possible in case of
money bill and constitutional
amendment bill.
6 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Fundamental Duties are contained in
Article 51A of the Constitution.
7 (a) 1 and 3 only
Article 124 of the Constitution
provides that President has to
consult the Chief Justice of India in
the appointment to Supreme Court
Judges. Article 146 provides that
salaries of judges are charged on the
Consolidated Fund of India.
8 (d) 1, 2 and 3
9 (a) to allow a discussion on a definite
matter of urgent public importance
The Primary object of an
adjournment motion is to draw the
attention of the House to a recent
matter of urgent public importance.
10 (a) 1 only
11 (b) 2 and 3 only
Art. 40 : Establishment of village
Panchayat.
Art. 43 : Promotion of Cottage
industry.
12 (d) None
The Rajya Sabha is composed of the
representatives of States and the two
union territories of Delhi and
Puducherry and 12 members are
nominated by the President of India.
The election disputes are
adjudicated by the special election
benches designated for election
petitions that should only be formed
in the High Court. The Indian
Parliament consists of the President
of India, the Lok Sabha and the
Rajya Sabha.
13 (c) 1 and 3 only
The Consumer Protection Act, 1986
sought to provide better protection of
the intersects of consumers and for
that purpose, made provisions for the
establishment of consumer councils
and other authorities for the
settlement of consumer disputes and
for matters connected therewith.
14 (b) 3 only
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is
elected from the members of the Lok
Sabha and holds the office till the
constitution of new Lok Sabha or till
he is removed. The Speaker can
vacate the office by rendering his
resignation addressed to the Deputy
Speaker.
15 (c) 1 and 4
Article 131 gives information about
the original Jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court.
16 (b) To pass a resolution empowering the
Parliament to make laws in the State
List and to create one or more All
India Services.
Rajya Sabha is empowered under
Art. 249(i) and Art. 312(i) to pass
resolution empowering the
parliament to make laws on the
subject enumerated in the State List
and to create one or more all India
services respectively.
17 (a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
Parliament exercise following types
control over the expenditure : Placing
Annual Financial statement before
the Parliament under Art. 112. Under
Art. 114, it is given that no money
can be withdrawn from Consolidated
Fund of India without passing
appropriation Act. Provisions of
Supplementary grants and vote-on-
account is given in Art. 115 and
Article 116. Article 107 stipulates
provisions for finance bill.
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18 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2011 (Indian Polity and Governance)
1. (c) 2 and 3 only
Statement (1) is incorrect. The
Constitution of District Planning
Committee is as per the 74th
Constitutional Amendment and not
by the 73rd Constitutional
Amendment.
2. (d) Dialectical materialism
Karl Marx explained the process of
clan struggle into the help of the
“Theory of Dialectical Materialism”.
3. (c) 1 and 3 only
Statement (2) is incorrect. There is
no special mention of minorities in
the Constitution.
4. (d) the Prime Minister submits the
resignation of Council of Ministers.
When the annual Union Budget is
not passed by the Lok Sabha, the
Prime-Minister submits the
resignation of the Council of
Ministers.
5. (a) To vote in public elections.
To vote in public elections is not a
fundamental duties under the
Constitution of India.
6. (a) 1 and 2 only
Statement (3) is incorrect. The
Metropolitan Planning Committee
plays the role of an advisor rather
than an executive role.
2010-2010 (Indian Polity and Governance)
1. (b) 3 only
National Social Assistance
Programme (NSAP) is a social
assistance programme for poor
households. It was launched on 15th
August, 1995 and represents a
significant step towards the
fulfillment of the Directive Principles
of State Policy in Articles 41 and 42
the Constitution, recognizing the
concurrent responsibilities of the
Central and the State Governments
in the matter.
Various schemes under NSAP also
fulfill the criteria Right to Life, given
under Article 21 of the Constitution
(Fundamental Right).
2. (b) 2 only
Article – 143 of the Constitution
deals with the – powers of the
President to Consult Supreme
Court. If at any time it appears to
the President that a question of law
or fact has arisen, or is likely to
arise, which is of such a nature and
of such public importance that it is
expendient to obtain the opinion of
the Supreme Court upon it, he (the
President) can share such an
advice
3. (d) None of the statements given
above is correct
The jurisdiction of the Lok Adalats
is wide, any matter falling within the
jurisdiction of civil, criminal or
revenue courts or tribunals can be
taken up. What about in – Direction
of Civil Statements (a) & (c).
4. (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
The Directive Principles of State
Policy are like instruments of
instructions, which were issued to
the Governor-General and
Governors of the colonies by the
British Government under the
Governor of India Act of 1935 Act
the same were incorporated
Colomn in 1950 in the Constitution
of India.
5. (a) The President of India
The President of India shall cause
every recommendation made by
the Finance Commision to be laid
before each House of the
Parliament.
6. (b) Department of Economic Affairs
The Department of Economic
Affairs (DEA) of the Ministry of
Finance is the nodal agency of the
Union Government to formulate and
monitor the country’s economic
politics and programmes having a
bearing on domestic and
international aspects of the
economic management. A principal
responsibility of this Department is
the preparation of the Union Budget
annually (excluding the Railway
Budget).
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7. (b) State Finance Commission
According to Article 243-I of the
Indian Constitution, the Governor of
a state shall constitute a Finance
Commission to review the financial
position of the Panchayats.

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