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1. Which of the following functions are 3. Consider the following statements regarding
zonal councils:
performed by the chief minister of a state?
1. These are advisory bodies that were
1. He advises the governor with regard to created under the provisions of Article
the appointment of the Solicitor General. 263 of the Indian Constitution.
2. The Union Home Minister acts as the
2. He heads the Inter-State Council. chairman of all the zonal councils.
3. He is the chairman of the State Planning 3. There are four zonal councils in total
that covers all 28 states of India.
Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 only 4. With reference to the pardoning power of the

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not passed by the Lok Sabha
correct?
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(a) Only one given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (c) 3 only
(d) None (d) 1 and 3 only
6. Consider the following statements regarding 9. Consider the following statements with
the duration of the panchayats: reference to Gram Nyayalayas:
1. Panchayat at every level is provided
1. Gram Nyayalayas can try criminal cases
with a five-year term of office.
2. A fresh election should be conducted where the alleged offense attracts a
every time a panchayat is prematurely maximum punishment of 3 years.

dissolved. 2. Gram Nyayalayas are strictly bound by
3. A panchayat reconstituted after
the rules of evidence provided in the
premature dissolution does not enjoy the
full period of five years. Indian Evidence Act, 1872.
Which of the statements given above are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2
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partnership between the two nations.

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Council Secretariat. How many statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

correct? (a) Only One
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

11. Consider the following statements regarding 13. Consider the following statements regarding
qualifications for a person to be chosen as a BharOS:
1. It is an indigenous mobile operating
member of the Parliament:
system developed by IIT Madras.
1. Candidates contesting an election to the 2. BharOS is based on the Android Open
Rajya Sabha from a particular state Source Project and includes all Google
should be an elector in that particular services.
state.
correct?
2. A person of scheduled castes or
(a) 1 only
scheduled tribes can contest from a seat (b) 2 only
not reserved for them. (c) Both 1 and 2
3. A person must be not less than 35 years (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of age in the case of the Rajya Sabha and

14. Consider the following statements with
not less than 30 years of age in the case respect to the senior advocates in Supreme
of the Lok Sabha. Court:
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as senior advocates by the supreme court
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2. The Muslim League’s Lahore session of
proceedings of any house. 1940 advocated his idea of creation of a
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correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
International Health Regulations (IHR), reference to the composition of the Rajya
2005: Sabha:
1. It is a framework to build the capability 1. All states are given equal representation
to detect and report potential public in the Rajya Sabha.
health emergencies worldwide. 2. The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution
2. It is legally binding on all WHO member deals with the allocation of seats in the
states. Rajya Sabha to the states and union
Which of the statements given above is/are territories.
correct? 3. The representatives of each union
(a) 1 only territory in the Rajya Sabha are directly
(b) 2 only elected.
(c) Both 1 and 2 How many statements given above are
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
(a) Only one
17. Consider the following statements: (b) Only two
1. Anything that works as a superconductor (c) All three
above 70 Kelvin (-203°C) is generally (d) None
considered as a High-temperature
superconductor (HTS). 20. Which of the following states are covered
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as well as the minimum age of a judge of 2. It is launched by the World Economic
the Supreme Court. Forum.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
notified area committees: reference to the two houses of the
1. They are statutory bodies created by an
Parliament:
act of state legislature.
2. They are an entirely nominated body. 1. The Constitution has fixed the term of
3. They are created for the administration office of members of the Rajya Sabha.
of a fast-growing town due to
2. Only the speaker of the Lok Sabha in
industrialisation.
consultation with the central government
How many statements given above are
correct? can dissolve the Lok Sabha.
(a) Only one Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) Only two
correct?
(c) All three
(d) None (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
23. With reference to the Council of Ministers,
(c) Both 1 and 2
consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. They are collectively responsible to the
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Wildlife Sanctuary was denotified to make

the state government.
way for International Container
Transhipment Port. How many statements given above are
Which of the following protected areas is correct?
being described in the passage given above? (a) Only one
(a) Galathea Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
(b) Only two
(b) Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary
(c) Landfall Island Wildlife Sanctuary (c) All three
(d) Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary (d) None
27. Consider the following statements regarding 30. Consider the following statements regarding
Paigah Tombs: Aditya L-1 mission:
1. Paigah Tombs presents a beautiful blend
1. It is the first observatory-class space-
of Asaf Jah and Rajputani style of
architecture. based solar mission from India.
2. Paigahs were the highest ranking nobles 2. The spacecraft will be placed in a halo
in the princely state of Hyderabad.
orbit around the first Lagrange point, L1,
3. Built of red marbles, they captivate
of the Sun-Earth system.
visitors with intricately designed
interiors. 3. It carries seven payloads to observe the
Which of the statements given above are photosphere, chromosphere, and the
correct?
corona.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

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How many statements given above are not
the prime minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) Only one
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2 only
(c) All three
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None
respect to the jurisdiction of the Supreme
the President of India: Court of India:
1. The supreme court has the discretion to
1. He is eligible for re-election for any
grant special leave to appeal from a
number of terms. judgment or order of any non-military
Indian court or tribunal.
2. He is entitled to such emoluments and 2. The supreme court may refuse to tender
its advice on any question of law or fact
privileges as may be determined by the
of public importance as referred by the
constitution itself. president.
3. Supreme court is not bound by its
3. He is vested with qualified and pocket previous decision and can depart from it
in the interest of justice or community
veto powers.
welfare.
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correct?
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the schedule of elections

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President’s assent.
nominations Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(c) Immediately after the last date for
(a) 1 and 2 only
withdrawal of nomination (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 48 hours before the actual election starts (d) 1, 2 and 3
36. Which of the following statements is/are 39. Consider the following:
correct regarding the appointment of the 1. The nominated members of both Houses
Governor as provided in the Constitution of of Parliament
India? 2. The elected members of the legislative
1. He should be a non-resident of the state
assemblies of the states
where he is appointed.
3. The elected members of the legislative
2. The president is required to consult the
assemblies of the Union Territories
chief minister of the state concerned but
How many of the above-given members are
the advise is not binding on him.
3. He should have completed 35 years of included in the electoral college for the
age. election of the President of India?
Select the correct answer using the code (a) Only one
given below. (b) Only two
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) All three
(b) 2 only (d) None
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
40. Consider the following statements about the
Electoral Bond Scheme:
37. Consider the following statements:
1. The electoral bonds can be issued in the
1. The facility of the proxy vote is provided
to the service voters belonging to the denomination of ₹1,00,00,000.
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person must prove his majority in the committees in chronological order:

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appointed as the Chief Minister. 2. G. V. K Rao Committee

2. A person who is not a member of the 3. Thungon Committee
state legislature can not be appointed as
4. L M Singhvi Committee
the Chief Minister.
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 2-1-3-4
(b) 2 only (b) 4-3-2-1
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1-2-4-3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 3-2-1-4
42. Consider the following statements regarding 45. Which of the following functions are
World Economic Forum (WEF):
provided to the panchayats under the
1. It is a non-governmental lobbying
organisation largely funded by global Eleventh Schedule of the Indian
enterprises. Constitution?
2. It has been used for pivotal international
1. Agriculture including agricultural
diplomacy and even avoiding wars.
3. Every year, its annual meet is held in extension
Davos, Switzerland. 2. Implementation of land reforms
3. Fisheries
correct?
(a) Only one 4. Small-scale industries
(b) Only two 5. Technical training and vocational
(c) All three
education
(d) None
43. Consider the following statements: given below.
1. Transcriptome is a complete set of all
(a) 1, 3, and 4 only
RNA molecules in a cell that carry
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expiry of six months from the Which of the statements given above is/are
reassembly of the state legislature.
correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
47. With reference to the pardoning power of the 50. Consider the following statements with
President, consider the following statements: regard to the Fast Track Courts in states
1. Remission implies reducing the period (FTCs):
of sentence without changing its 1. FTCs are established by the governor in
character. consultation with respective high courts.
2. Commutation denotes the substitution of 2. Judges of FTCs are appointed on an ad-
one form of punishment for a lighter hoc basis.
form. 3. FTCs are established in all the state
3. Respite denotes awarding a lesser
capitals.
sentence in place of one originally
How many statements given above are
awarded due to some special reason.
correct?
(a) Only one
correct?
(b) Only two
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) All three
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) None
(d) 1, 2 and 3
51. Which of the following acts of parliament
48. With reference to Gram Sabha, consider the provides for the preparation and revision of
following statements: electoral rolls for the purpose of elections to
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3. The Prime Minister can be a member of the largest number of votes has to be
any of the two Houses of parliament. declared elected.
Which of the statements given above are not Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
53. Which one of the following statements is/are 55. Consider the following statements regarding
correct with reference to the speaker of the a protected area:
1. It is located in North Eastern part of
state legislative assembly?
Telangana.
1. The speaker once elected resigns from 2. The reserve is nestled in the Sahyadri
his party membership. Mountain Ranges along the banks of
Godavari.
2. He can be removed by a resolution
3. Geographically, the reserve is under the
passed by a majority of all the then Indo-Malayan region with tiger and
members of the assembly. leopard as important species.
Which of the following sanctuaries is best
3. He resigns by writing to the Deputy
described by the statements given above?
Speaker. (a) Amrabad Tiger Reserve
Select the correct answer using the code (b) Kawal Tiger Reserve
(c) Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
given below.
(d) Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 56. Consider the following statements regarding
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officio chairman. 2. The 87th Amendment Act of 2003

Which of the following parliamentary provided for the delimitation of
constituencies on the basis of the 1991
committees has been described in the
census.
passage given above? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) Business Advisory Committee correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) Rules Committee
(b) 2 only
(c) General Purposes Committee (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Ethics Committee (d) Neither 1 nor 2
58. Consider the following statements regarding 61. Consider the following statements:
the State Election Commission: Statement-I: No appeal shall lie to any court
1. It consists of a state election
against the award of the Family Court.
commissioner to be appointed by the
Statement-II: The Family Courts Act, 1984
governor.
2. It prepares the electoral rolls for the provides for the establishment of family
panchayat elections. courts by the State Governments in
3. The conditions of service of state consultation with the High Courts.
election commissioner shall not be
Which one of the following is correct in
varied to his disadvantage after his
respect of the above statements?
appointment.
4. It works under the overall supervision of (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
the Election Commission of India. correct and Statement-II is the correct
How many statements given above are not explanation for Statement-I
correct? (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II ate
(a) Only one
correct and Statement-II is not the
(b) Only two
(c) Only three correct explanation for Statement-I
(d) All four (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
)
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incorrect
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59. Without seeking the permission of the house,
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(a) Fifteen days 62. How many of the following can participate
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(c) Forty days legislative council of a state?

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(d) Sixty days

1. Members of municipalities of the state
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residing within the state

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regarding China+1 strategy, recently seen in

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(a) It is a USA led strategic alliance to

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Pacific region.
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4. Members of the legislative assembly of

(b) It is strategic decision being taken by
MNCs to shift their supply chains the state
outside China. Select the correct answer using the code
(c) It a defence program that involves given below.
inclusion of one more member country
(a) Only one
in the Quad alliance.
(b) Only two
(d) It is a space cooperation program of
China and Russia to set up a new (c) Only three
International Space Station. (d) All four
63. According to the constitution of India, the 66. Consider the following statements regarding
expression ‘district judge’ includes which of First Movers Coalition (FMC)
the following judges? 1. It is a global initiative to decarbonize
1. Additional district judge seven industrial sectors.
2. Joint district judge 2. India recently participated in the First
3. Chief judge of a small cause court
Movers Coalition (FMC) Leadership
4. Chief presidency magistrate
Meeting of the World Economic Forum.
5. Sessions judge
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
64. Who administers the oath of office and 67. Which of the following countries has
secrecy to the Council of Ministers? recently genetically engineered a Chestnut
(a) President
)
tree to restore the forests in its region?
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(b) Prime Minister (a) United States
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(c) Chief Justice of India
(b) Brazil gm
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(d) Vice-President
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(c) China
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Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India

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68. With reference to the Governor of a State,

was inaugurated with the commencement of
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Statement-II: After independence, Supreme 1. He is entitled to such emoluments,

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allowances and privileges as may be

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Court replaced the British Privy Council as

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respect of the above statements? states, the emoluments and allowances

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(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are are shared by the states in such
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correct and Statement-II is the correct proportion as determined by the

explanation for Statement-I
Parliament.
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II ate
correct and Statement-II is not the
correct?
correct explanation for Statement-I
(a) 1 only
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(b) 2 only
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) Both 1 and 2
is correct (d) Neither 1 nor 2

69. Which of the following are not a part of the 72. Consider the following statements about the
original jurisdiction of the supreme court? Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha:
1. Interstate water disputes 1. Whenever he is appointed as a member
2. Any dispute between two or more states of a parliamentary committee, he
automatically becomes its chairman.
3. A dispute arising out of any pre-
2. The date of his election is fixed by the
constitution treaty
President.
4. Recovery of damages by a state against
3. He is subordinate to the speaker of Lok
the centre Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code How many statements given above are
given below. correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) Only one
(b) 2 and 4 only (b) Only two
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (c) All three
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) None
73. With reference to Municipal Corporations,

1. Governor appoints the judges of the
1. The council of the municipal corporation
concerned state high court after
is a legislative wing of the corporation
consultation with the President.
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consisting of both elected and nominated
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2. The appointment, posting and promotion members.
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of district judges in a state are made by
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71. Which of the following are elected by a

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means of the single transferable vote? consider the following statements:

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1. Members of Lok Sabha 1. The electoral college for his election

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2. Members of Rajya Sabha does not include the members of the

state legislative assemblies.
3. Members of the state legislative council
2. A formal impeachment is not required
4. Vice-President of India
for his removal.
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
75. With reference to the state council of 78. Which of the following committees was
ministers, consider the following statements: appointed to give a report on state funding of
1. The Constitution does not specify the elections?
maximum strength of the state council of (a) Tankha Committee
ministers. (b) Vohra Committee

(c) J. S. Verma Committee
2. The advice tendered by the council of
(d) Indrajit Gupta Committee
ministers to the Governor shall not be
inquired into in any court.
1. Every minister shall have the right to
correct?
speak and vote in any committee of the
(a) 1 only
state legislature.
(b) 2 only 2. If any question arises whether a matter
(c) Both 1 and 2 falls within the Governor’s discretion or
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 not, decision of the Governor shall be
final.
76. Consider the following statements with Which of the statements given above is/are
respect to the writ jurisdiction of the High correct?
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Courts: (a) 1 only
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1. Unlike the supreme court, high courts (b) 2 only
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can issue writs for enforcement of even (c) Both 1 and 2
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an ordinary legal right. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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80. Consider the following statements regarding

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structure of the constitution.

a
the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty

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(MLATs) in criminal matters:

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correct?
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1. They are the bilateral treaties between

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the countries that allow for exchange of

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(b) 2 only
on
evidence.
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2. The Ministry of External Affairs is the

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legal assistance in criminal law matters.

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77. Mr. XYZ wants to become a district judge. 3. Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) does
is
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What is the minimum age prescribed in the not mention arrangements with the
Constitution of India so that he becomes a Foreign Governments regarding service
District judge? of judicial processes in this regard.
(a) 21 years How many statements given above are
(b) 25 years correct?

(a) Only one
(c) 35 years
(b) Only two
(d) No Minimum age is prescribed in the
(c) Only three
Constitution
(d) None
81. In the context of the Indian Constitution, 84. Who among the following can enjoy the
which of the following contains provisions privileges of the state legislature?
related to local self-government in India? 1. Governor
1. Part IX 2. Advocate-general of the state
2. Part III 3. State ministers
3. Article 324
4. Part IV
given below.
5. Article 280
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below. (b) 3 only
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only 85. Which of the following are the constitutional
safeguards for the independence of the
82. Consider the following statements regarding Supreme Court?
the Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator 1. Power to punish for its contempt
Vehicle (HSTDV): 2. Freedom to appoint its Staff
1. It is an unmanned demonstration aircraft
3. Ban on practice after retirement
powered by ramjet engine.
)
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4. Its jurisdiction cannot be curtailed by the
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Parliament
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propulsion. @
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correct? given below.

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(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

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(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2, 3 and 4 only

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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83. With reference to the money bill in the state 86. Who among the following are appointed by
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legislature, consider the following

on
the President on the advise of the council of

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statements:
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ministers?
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1. When the governor reserves a money

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bill for the consideration of the

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President, the governor's assent is no

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2. Chairman and members of the Election

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longer required.
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2. The governor cannot return a money bill commission

for the reconsideration of the state 3. Attorney General of India and Solicitor
legislature. general of India
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
87. Which of the following countries are 90. In the context of virology, which of the
bordering Lake Victoria? following best describes 'reassortment'?
1. Tanzania (a) It is the formation of a hybrid virus
2. Uganda containing parts from the genomes of
3. Rwanda two distinct viruses.
4. Kenya (b) It is the process in which a virus infects
Select the correct answer using the code and replicates within bacteria.
given below. (c) It is the process in viruses by which an
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
enzyme makes a copy of DNA from
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
RNA.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) It is the process of mutating the genetic
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
code of a mammal in order to create a
new species.
reference to the Leader of the Opposition
91. Which of the following have been explicitly
(LoP):
1. The office of the LoP is a constitutional mentioned in the Constitution as a ground
office. for disqualification for being elected as a
2. The leader of the largest opposition member of parliament?
party having not less than one-tenth 1. Holds any office of profit under the
)
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seats of the total strength of the House is Union or state government.
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recognized as the LoP in that house. 2. Undischarged insolvent
3. The LoP is also entitled to the salary, gm
3. Punished for preaching and practicing
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allowances, and other facilities social crimes such as untouchability,

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equivalent to that of a cabinet minister. dowry, and Sati.

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Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
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(a) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only

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89. Which of the following are the compulsory

92. Which of the following statements is correct
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provisions under the 73rd amendment?

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regarding the cantonment board?

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(a) It works under the administrative control

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of the state government.
is
3. Reservation of seats for women

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(b) The executive officer of the cantonment

4. Granting financial powers to the
panchayats board is appointed by the governor of
5. Representation of MPs in local bodies the concerned state.
Select the correct answer using the code (c) The President of the board is directly
given below. elected by the civilian population of the
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only cantonment area.
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (d) The military officer commanding the
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only station presides over the meetings of the
(d) 2, 4 and 5 only cantonment board.
93. Consider the following statements regarding 96. Who administers the oath of office to the
Basmati Rice: governor of a state?
1. It is cultivated mostly in the Indian
(a) President
subcontinent.
2. Recently the Food Safety and Standards (b) Chief Justice of India
Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified (c) Chief justice of the concerned state high
standards for basmati rice.
court
correct? (d) Vice-President
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 97. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2
Ottanthullal:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It is an ancient martial art-form of
94. Consider the following statements: Kerala famous for its harmonious
Statement-I: The President of India is an
synergy of art, science and medicine.
integral part of the Parliament.
Statement-II: A bill passed by both Houses 2. It is believed to have been developed in
of Parliament cannot become law without the forests by hunters observing the
the President’s assent.
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fighting techniques of animals.
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Which one of the following is correct in
l.c
ai
respect of the above statements?
gm
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(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct?
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correct and Statement-II is the correct

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(a) 1 only
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explanation for Statement-I

(b) 2 only
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(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II ate

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correct and Statement-II is not the (c) Both 1 and 2

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correct explanation for Statement-I (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is

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98. Arrange the following officials from higher

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(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II

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is correct to lower rank as per Table of Precedence.

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2. Former Presidents
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regard to the Permanent Lok Adalats:

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under the Legal Service Authorities Act respective states

of 1987.
4. Cabinet Ministers of the Union
2. The award of the Permanent Lok Adalat
is final and binding upon the parties. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 2-1-4-3
(a) 1 only
(b) 1-2-3-4
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1-3-2-4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 3-1-4-2
99. In how many of the following special
conditions, the Parliament can legislate on
subjects included in the State List?
1. In the national interest backed by a
resolution of the Rajya Sabha
2. When two or more states request the
parliament
3. To implement international treaties and
agreements.
4. When a model code of conduct has been
implemented due to state legislative
elections
given below.
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
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(d) All four
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1. The subordinate judiciary has a strictly

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uniform organizational structure,

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nomenclature, and jurisdiction

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throughout India.
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determined by High Courts.

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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(c) 3 only 4. With reference to the pardoning power of the

statements: executive power of the State extends.

Which of the statements given above is/are

1. These committees provide a forum for

informal discussions between the

ministers and the members of Parliament (b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

on policies and programs of the

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Which of the following bills lapses on the

2. These committees are constituted by the

dissolution of the Lok Sabha?

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. 1. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but

pending in the Rajya Sabha

3. Membership of these committees is

2. A bill passed by both houses but pending

voluntary. the assent of the President

every time a panchayat is prematurely maximum punishment of 3 years.

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) First Administrative Reforms President of India in the Parliament, consider

Commission (1966) the following statements:

(b) Rajamannar Committee (1969)

1. He may nominate two members of the

(c) Sarkaria Commission (1983)

2. He lays the reports of the Comptroller

8. Consider the following statements regarding

and Auditor General before the

Initiative on Critical and Emerging

India and Russia to expand strategic commencement of the first session of

partnership between the two nations.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None

of age in the case of the Rajya Sabha and

(c) All three 3. Only senior advocates are entitled to file

any matter or document before the

Which of the statements given above are

12. Consider the following statements with

reference to parliamentary proceedings in (a) 1 and 2 only

India: (b) 1, 2 and 3

(c) 1 and 3 only

1. The Attorney General of India has the

(d) 2 and 3 only

right to speak and take part in the

Choudhary Rehmat Ali:

sitting of both houses.

1. He is credited with coining the “term”

2. A minister, who is not a member of

either house, cannot participate in the

Which of the statements given above is/are 2. Maharashtra

correct? 3. Madhya Pradesh

(a) 1 only 4. Tamil Nadu

(b) 2 only 5. Karnataka

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 given below.