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GENERAL STUD I ES (P) 2023 – Test –37 85

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2023
Indian Polity & Constitution
▪ Political systems: concepts, forms and
types Sources covered
▪ Political system as established by the
Constitution
▪ Indian Constitution: Historical
Underpinnings, Evolution & Making of
▪ 9th NCERT: Democratic Politics 1
the Constitution, Features, Significant
▪ 10th NCERT: Democratic Politics 2
Provisions
▪ 11th NCERT: Indian Constitution at
▪ The Preamble
Work
▪ The Union and its Territory
▪ Indian Polity by M Laxmikanth
▪ Citizenship
▪ Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles
& Fundamental Duties
▪ Amendment of Constitution
▪ Basic Str ucture of the Constitution
▪ Emergency Provisions
▪ Constitutional & Non Constitutional Bodies

+ Current Affairs (April 2022)

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1. Consider the following statements with 4. Which of the following are the similarities
respect to Freedom of Religion enshrined in between Indian Parliamentary System and
the Constitution: British Parliamentary System?
1. It includes the freedom to not follow any 1. Supremacy of Parliament
religion. 2. Elected head of state
2. It bars all religious conversions. 3. Majority party rule
3. It is not applicable to foreign nationals. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) None
(d) 2 and 3 only
5. Consider the following functionaries of NITI
2. Under Article 360 of the Constitution, the Aayog:
power to proclaim financial emergency is 1. Chairperson
vested under 2. Vice-chairperson
(a) Ministry of Finance 3. Special Invitees
(b) Parliament 4. Chief Executive Officer
(c) President Which of the above are appointed by the
(d) Comptroller and Auditor General of Prime Minister?
India (a) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
3. Recently, The Forest of India Report 2021 (c) 2 and 4 only
was published consider the following (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
statements in this regard:
1. It is prepared annually by the Forest 6. Indian form of government is described as a
Survey India (FSI). federation with centralizing tendency. Which
2. There has been an increase in the forest among the following provisions of the
cover of more than 10,000 square constitution supports this tendency?
kilometers. 1. A single and flexible constitution
3. Maximum increase in forest cover in the 2. Provision of All India Services
last two years has been witnessed in 3. Appointment of State Governor by the

Madhya Pradesh. Center.

Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code

not correct? given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only

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

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

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

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7. Consider the following statements regarding 10. Which of the following may be drawbacks
the National Population Register (NPR): of a democracy?
1. Only Citizens are included in the NPR. 1. Leaders keep changing in a democracy
2. It is mandatory for every usual resident which could lead to instability.

of India to register in the NPR. 2. Democracy may lead to corruption as it

is based on electoral competition.
3. The data for NPR was first collected in
3. Democracy increases the chances of rash
2010 along with the house-listing phase
or irresponsible decision-making.
of Census 2011.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 only
(c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
11. Which of the following statements is/are
8. Consider the following statements: correct regarding Fundamental Rights?
1. There is no limit to the power of the 1. They are sacrosanct in nature and cannot
be amended.
Parliament to amend the Constitution.
2. They are available against the actions of
2. Only the President can decide whether
both State and private individuals.
any matter forms a part of the basic
3. They operate as checks on the tyranny of
structure of the Constitution
both executive and the Legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Consider the following statements regarding 12. Which of the following statements is/are

the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank: correct with regard to the Fundamental
Duties?
1. India is the second-largest shareholder of
1. They can be used by the courts to
the bank.
determine the constitutionality of a law.
2. Both USA and Japan are not its
2. They can be enforced by the Parliament
members.
through legislation.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the codes
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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13. Which of the following is/are features of 16. The Weddell Sea, recently seen in the news,
Indian secularism as adopted in the is located in which of the following regions?
Constitution? (a) Eastern Indian Ocean
1. Religion is a personal matter and there is
(b) Western Pacific
no interference by the state.
(c) Arctic
2. No citizen can be denied entry into any
educational institute of the state on the (d) Antarctica
grounds of religion or caste.
3. Every religious denomination has the 17. With reference to the Central Vigilance
right to establish and maintain charitable Commission, consider the following
institutions without any limitation.
statements:
Select the correct answer using the code
1. It is a constitutional body.
given below.
2. Its Chairman and members are appointed
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only by the President.
(c) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 2 and 3 only correct?
(a) 1 only
14. Which of the following Supreme Court cases
(b) 2 only
is/are related to disputes/conflicts between
(c) Both 1 and 2
Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
of State Policy? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. IR Coehlo Case, 2007
2. Golaknath case, 1967 18. Which of the following is/are correct with
3. Maneka Gandhi case, 1978 reference to the right to constitutional
4. Minerva Mill Case, 1980 remedies provided under Article 32 of the
Select the correct answer using the code
constitution?
given below.
1. It is invoked to determine the
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only constitutionality of any executive order
(c) 3 and 4 only or legislation if it directly infringes any
(d) 1 only of the fundamental rights.
2. The Supreme Court has original and
15. Which of the following would fall under the exclusive jurisdiction in case of
definition of State as defined in Article 12 of
enforcement of fundamental rights.
the Constitution?
3. It is a basic feature of the constitution
1. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
2. Unique Identification Authority of India and cannot be taken away even by a
3. NITI Aayog constitutional amendment.
4. RBI Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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19. Which of the following are the reasons for 22. Consider the following statements regarding
creating Union Territories in India? PARAKH Portal (Programme):
1. Cultural distinctiveness 1. It will conduct assessments for both
2. Strategic importance students and teachers at schools.
3. The interest of tribal people 2. It is launched by the All India Council
4. Administrative consideration for Technological Education (AICTE).
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

20. Which of the following fall within the

23. Consider the following statements with
purview of Freedom of Speech and
reference to the idea of liberalism in the
Expression as guaranteed under Article 19 of
the Indian constitution? context of the Indian Constitution:
1. Freedom of Silence 1. Indian liberalism gives primacy to the
2. Right to Strike rights of the individuals over the rights
3. Right to telecast of the community.
4. Right to know about government 2. Reservations for SC/ST community in
activities the constitution are an example of Indian
Select the correct answer using the code liberalism.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only correct?
(b) 4 only (a) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
21. Consider the following statements with
respect to the National Commission for
24. Which of the following issues can be taken
Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR):
up by the National Human Rights
1. It is a statutory body constituted under
Commission (NHRC)?
the Child Labour (Prohibition &
1. Issues of manual scavenging
Regulation) Act, 1986.
2. Problems faced by Notified and
2. It has been designated as the agency to
Denotified Tribes
monitor provisions of the Right to Free
3. Issues related to the right to health
and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the codes
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 3 only

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25. World Employment and Social Outlook 28. Which of the following Directive Principles
report: Trends 2022 was published by: was added by the 42nd Constitution
(a) International Organisation of Employers amendment?
(b) International Labour Organisation
1. To secure opportunities for the healthy
(c) United Nations Economic and Social
development of children.
Council
2. To promote equal justice and to provide
(d) International Monetary Fund
free legal aid to the poor.

26. With reference to Election Commission, 3. To minimize inequalities in income,

consider the following statements: status, facilities, and opportunities.

1. Conditions of office and tenure of office 4. To promote the development of the

are provided under Article 324. Hindi language.
2. Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)
Select the correct answer using the code
exercises veto power over the matters
given below.
discussed in Election Commission.
(a) 1 and 2 only
3. CEC does not hold office during
(b) 2 and 3 only
pleasure of President.
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1, 2, and 4 only

correct? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 3 only 29. Who among the following do not hold office
(c) 1 and 3 only during the pleasure of the President?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Attorney General

2. Comptroller and Auditor General

27. Consider the following:
3. Members of Union Public Service
1. President’s Rule
Commission
2. National Emergency
3. Martial Rule 4. Chief Election Commissioner

Which of the above special circumstances Select the correct answer using the code

has/have an effect on the Fundamental given below.

Rights of the Indian citizens? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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30. Consider the following statements with 32. With reference to State Election

regard to the Padma awards: Commission, consider the following

statements:
1. A Padma awardee can be given a higher
1. It has been empowered to conduct
award only after five years of the
elections to panchayats through 73rd
conferment of the earlier award. Constitutional amendment.
2. The Padma Awards Committee is 2. The functions of delimitation,

headed by the Cabinet Secretary. reservation and rotation of Panchayats

seats is vested in State Election
3. There is a provision for seeking the
Commission.
written consent of the recipient before
3. State Election Commission submits its
the announcement of the award. annual report to the Election
Which of the statements given above are Commission of India and to the

correct? Governor.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

31. Consider the following pairs:

33. Consider the following pairs:
Constitutional Country
Commission/Body Falls under
Provision adopted from 1. National : Ministry of Social
1. Fundamental Rights : France Commission for Justice &

2. Directive Principles : Ireland Minorities Empowerment

2. National : Ministry of
of State Policy
Commission for Women and Child
3. Cabinet form of : Britain
Women Development
government 3. National : Ministry of Tribal
Which of the pairs given above is/are Commission for STs Affairs

correctly matched? Which of the pairs given above is/are

correctly matched?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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34. With reference to the Finance Commission, 37. Who among the following is/are not eligible
consider the following statements: for further office either in center or state
1. It is a quasi-judicial body.
after they ceases to hold their respective
2. The members hold office for five years
or till 65 years of age. offices?

3. The members are eligible for 1. Comptroller and Auditor General of

reappointment. India
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Attorney General of India
correct?
3. Members of Union Public Service
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only Commission
(c) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1 only given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
35. Recently Airtel Payments Bank was awarded
scheduled bank status by the RBI. In this (b) 1 only
context consider the following statements: (c) 2 and 3 only
1. Every Scheduled bank is eligible to be a (d) 3 only
member of a clearinghouse.
2. Payments banks can provide debit and
ATM cards. 38. Which of the following functions is/are

3. Payment bank's deposit limit is Rs performed by the National Commission for

100,000 per person. Scheduled Tribes?
Select the correct answer using the code
1. To suggest measures to be taken over
given below.
conferring ownership rights in respect of
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only minor forest produce to STs living in
(c) 1 and 3 only forest areas.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 2. To inquire into specific complaints with
respect to the deprivation of rights and
36. India has been using the Constitution as the
basic framework within which the safeguards of the STs.
government operates. Which of the 3. To suggest measures to be taken to
following are not the reasons for it? ensure full implementation of the
(a) The judiciary and political practice have
provisions of Panchayats (Extension to
shown flexibility in the implementation
the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996.
of the Constitution.
(b) The basic framework of the Constitution Select the correct answer using the code
suits our country. given below.
(c) The Constitution makers were very far
(a) 2 only
sighted and provided for solutions for
(b) 1 and 3 only
many situations.
(d) The Constitution of India is a sacred (c) 1 and 2 only
document and cannot be changed. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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39. Which of the following is/are envisaged as 42. Which of the following statements is/are
the Right against Exploitation in the correct regarding Article 17 (Abolition of
Constitution of India? Untouchability)?
1. Protection against arrest and detention 1. It abolishes untouchability and its
2. Prohibition of employment of children in practice in any form.
2. "Untouchability" has been defined under
factories.
Article 17.
3. Prohibition of traffic in human beings
3. It is available only against the state.
and forced labour
4. It is implemented by the "Protection of
Select the correct answer using the code Civil Rights Act, 1955".
given below. Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 3 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only
40. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with regard to the India 43. 'Dark genome', often seen in the news, refers
to
Independence Act, 1947?
(a) those regions of DNA of which we have
1. It provided that India can alter any law
minimal knowledge and whose
made by the British in relation to India,
biological functions are not known
including the India Independence Act, much.
1947 itself. (b) DNA of microbes living in harsh
2. It abolished the office of the Governor- environments like undersea (high
General in India. pressure) conditions.
3. Though it declared India as independent, (c) those sequences of a DNA which have
it did not proclaim the lapse of British been altered through genetic
Paramountcy over Indian Princely states. engineering.
Select the correct answer using the code (d) the unaffected DNA found in the
given below. preserved dead bodies of animals.

(a) 1 only
44. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 1 and 2 only
' State Public Service Commission' :
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. One-half of the members of the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 commission should be persons from
SC/ST and OBCs.
41. If any foreign territory becomes a part of 2. Members of the SPSC can be removed
India, then the power to specify that the by the Governor of the respective state.
people of a foreign territory shall be the Which of the statements given above is/are
citizens of India is vested in the correct?
(a) National Human Rights Commission (a) 1 only
(b) Supreme Court (b) 2 only
(c) Union Government (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Parliament
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45. Which of the following commissions/ 48. Which of the following is/are the
committee accepted "language" as the Fundamental Duties under part IVA of the
criteria for the reorganization of states? Constitution of India?
1. Dhar Commission 1. To develop scientific temper and
humanism
2. JVP Committee
2. To encourage the participation of
3. Fazl Ali Commission
workers in the management of industries
Select the correct answer using the code
3. To pay taxes
given below. 4. To cast vote
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 1 and 2 only given below.
(c) 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
46. Consider the following statements: (d) None
1. Chairpersons of the National Human
49. Which of the following elements form a part
Rights Commission (NHRC) and State
of ‘Basic Structure of the Constitution’ as
Human Rights Commission (SHRC) are
laid down by various court judgements?
appointed by the President of India. 1. Secular character of the Constitution
2. Only the President of India can remove 2. Separation of powers between the
the chairpersons of NHRC and SHRC. legislature and the executive
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Socialist state
correct? 4. Principle of reasonableness
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
(b) 2 only given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
47. A religious denomination must satisfy which
of the following necessary conditions in 50. Which of the following is/are common to
order to exercise the freedom to manage both ‘interest groups’ and ‘people’s
religious affairs under Article 26? movements?
1. Group of individuals with a system of 1. Both attempt to influence politics
beliefs. without directly taking part in electoral
2. A group with a common organization. competition.
2. Both have a loose organization, where
3. Collective has a distinctive name.
decision-making is informal and
4. The group has a religious text of its own.
flexible.
5. A leader who preaches a distinct
3. Both are largely dependent on
doctrine. spontaneous mass participation.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1, 2, and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 3, 4, and 5 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2, and 5 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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51. Consider the following statements: 54. Xenotransplantation, recently in news is:
1. An amendment of the Constitution can (a) Technique of moving a plant from one
be initiated only by the prior permission location to another
of the President. (b) Transplantation of organs among
2. All Constitutional Amendment bills different species
must be passed in each House by a (c) Technique to attract honey bees in queen
simple majority. less colonies.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Changes in the microbiota between
correct?
specific communities of organisms
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
55. Consider the following statements with
(c) Both 1 and 2
reference to martial law in India:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. The Indian constitution under Article 34
defines martial law.
52. Consider the following statements in the
2. Both Martial Law and National
context of Preamble to the Constitution:
1. The Preamble states that the Constitution Emergency can be imposed in any part
derives its authority from the constituent of the country.
assembly of India. Which of the above-mentioned statements
2. Indian constitution was the first is/are correct?
constitution in the world, to begin with a (a) 1 only
Preamble. (b) 2 only
3. Preamble is a part of the Constitution (c) Both 1 and 2
and gives clarity in interpretation of the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are 56. With reference to the representation of
correct? people belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs)
(a) 1 and 2 only and Scheduled Tribes (STs) while
(b) 3 only implementing reservation in promotion in
(c) 2 and 3 only
India, consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The State is obligated to collect
quantifiable data showing the
53. If the President of India exercises his power
inadequacy of representation of a section
as provided under Article 359 of the
of people in public employment.
Constitution, then
2. Assessment on the inadequacy of
(a) the President can promulgate ordinance
representation of the reserved categories
for any state.
(b) the powers of High Courts are subsumed in promotional posts is left to the Central
by the Supreme Court. Government.
(c) the President is empowered to suspend Which of the statements given above is/are
the enforcement of some Fundamental correct?
Rights. (a) 1 only
(d) he may extend National Emergency only (b) 2 only
to few parts of the country and not the (c) Both 1 and 2
entire country. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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57. The Indian Councils Act of 1861 introduced 60. Which of the following is/are correct with
which of the following provisions for the reference to the right to property?
first time in India?
1. It is a legal right.
1. Power to issue ordinances in Indian
2. It can be curtailed by an ordinary law of
administration
2. Nomination of Indians as non-official the Parliament.
members to Viceroy’s council 3. In case of violation, the aggrieved
3. The new office of Secretary of State for person can directly move the Supreme
India Court for its enforcement.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
58. The expression Union of India under Article
1 of the Indian constitution include(s) which
of the following? 61. Which of the following principles were
1. States included in the 'Objectives Resolution
2. Union Territories passed by the Constituent Assembly?
3. Territories that India may acquire in the
1. Powers and authority of independent
future
India and its constitution shall flow from
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. the people.
(a) 1 only 2. Minorities and Other backward classes
(b) 1 and 2 only will be provided adequate safeguards.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. India will make a full and willing
(d) 1, 2 and 3
contribution to the promotion of world
peace.
59. Which of the following is/are the defining
features of the parliamentary form of Select the correct answer using the code
Government in India? given below.
1. Watertight separation of powers between (a) 1, 2 and 3
the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. The executive is responsible to the
(c) 1 and 2 only
legislature.
3. Division of powers between center and (d) 1 only
state.
Select the correct answer using the code 62. 'Bhungloti', which was recently in news is:
given below. (a) An extinct species of native bird.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) The Tribal festival of onge tribe.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only (c) A species of plant used to make dyes.
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) A form of traditional folk art painting.

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63. Members of the Constituent Assembly of 66. According to the Preamble of the
India were: Constitution, as adopted by the Constituent
1. Directly elected Assembly, which of the following adjectives
was/were used to define the Indian
2. Indirectly elected
Republic?
3. Nominated
1. Socialist
Select the correct answer using the code 2. Sovereign
given below. 3. Secular
(a) 1 and 2 only 4. Democratic
(b) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
64. Indian Constitution is called a living (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
document because
1. Indian Constitution is open to changes as 67. With reference to Joint Public Service
per the changing needs of society. Commission (JPSC), consider the following
statements:
2. The constitution provides enough
1. It can be created by President on the
flexibility of interpretation for both the
request of state legislatures concerned.
political class and the Judiciary. 2. Its members holds office for a term of
Select the correct answer using the code six years or until they attain the age of
given below. 62 years, whichever is earlier.
(a) 1 only 3. It presents its annual report to the
President.
(b) 2 only
Which of the statement given above are not
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
65. With reference to UPSC, which of the (c) 1 and 3 only
following statements is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. It is mandated with the classification of
68. With reference to the Solicitor General of
services and cadre management of
India, consider the following statements:
selected candidates.
1. The office of the Solicitor General of
2. It presents its annual performance report India is mentioned in the Indian
to the Parliament. Constitution.
3. Its jurisdiction can be extended by an act 2. The role of the Solicitor General is to
made by the Parliament. assist the Attorney General in the
fulfillment of his official responsibilities.
Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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69. Who among the following first put forward 72. Consider the following statements with
regard to Parliament's power to reorganize
the idea of Constituent Assembly for India?
the states:
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru 1. Any bill contemplating the changes can
(b) M.N. Roy be introduced in the parliament only
with the prior recommendation of the
(c) Subash Chandra Bose
President.
(d) Mahatma Gandhiji 2. Under article 3, the Parliament’s power
to diminish the areas of a state includes
the power to cede Indian territory to a
70. Consider the following statements regarding
foreign state.
the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation 3. Any bill aiming to reorganize the states
(NATO): shall be passed in the parliament by a
special majority.
1. It is committed to the principle that an
Which of the statements given above is/are
attack against one of its members is correct?
considered as an attack against all. (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. Its headquarter is in Brussels, Belgium. (c) 2 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) None

correct?
73. With reference to Advocate General of State,
(a) 1 only consider the following statements:
(b) 2 only 1. He is appointed by Governor.
2. He must be at least 35 years of age to be
(c) Both 1 and 2
appointed as Advocate General of State.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. His remuneration is decided by
Governor.
Which of the statements given above are
71. Consider the following statements:
correct?
1. The conversion of the federal structure (a) 1 and 2 only
of India into a unitary one during an (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
emergency has been borrowed from the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Weimar Constitution of Germany.
74. Which of the following writs can be issued
2. The suspension of Fundamental Rights
against the private individual as well as a
during an emergency is a unique feature public authority?
of the Indian Constitution. 1. Habeas Corpus
2. Mandamus
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. Prohibition
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 and 3 only
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75. Consider the following statements regarding 77. Which of the following situations can be
Article 33 of the Indian Constitution: considered 'proper' for the imposition of
1. The power to make laws under Article President’s Rule in a state?
33 is conferred only on Parliament and 1. Maladministration in the state
not on the state legislatures. 2. A government is deliberately acting
2. The laws made under Article 33 cannot
against the Constitution.
be challenged in any court for violation
3. A constitutional direction of the Central
of any of the fundamental rights.
government is disregarded by the state
3. Laws made under Article 33 cover only
government
combatant employees and officers of
Select the correct answer using the code
armed forces.
given below.
Which of the statements given above are
(a) 2 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3
78. Which of the following provisions were

76. With reference to the Comptroller and added to the Constitution through
Auditor General of India, which of the Constitutional amendments?
following statements is/are correct? 1. The President has to act in accordance
1. He is the head of the Indian Audit and with the advice of Council of Ministers.
Accounts Department. 2. All citizens who are not less than 18
2. He holds office for a period of five years
years old are entitled to vote in elections
or upto the age of 70 years, whichever is
of Lok Sabha.
earlier.
3. The State can make special provisions
3. The Union Finance minister can
for the advancement of socially and
represent the CAG in Parliament during
educationally backward classes.
his absence.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only

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

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79. Recently, astronomers detected a rare giant 82. Takht (Throne) is a seat of temporal
eruption from Ultra-Long Period Magnetar authority for Sikhs. In this respect, consider
in space. In this context, consider the the following statements:
following statements about the Ultra-Long 1. At present Sikhs recognize five places as
Period Magnetar: takhts which are in Punjab.
1. These are high-energy neutron stars that 2. Four takhts are linked to Guru Gobind
possess intense magnetic fields. Singh.
2. The emission of magnetars is highly 3. Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak
linearly polarized, bright, and is visible Committee appoints the jathedars to all
across a broad frequency range the takhts.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

80. The Directive Principles of State policy have 83. Which among the following constitutional
been useful to India because: amendments fall outside the scope of Article
1. They are intended to fill in the vacuum 368?
in Part III by providing for social and 1. Termination of Citizenship
economic rights. 2. Creation of legislative councils in states
2. They help courts in exercising judicial 3. Inclusion of new Directive Principles of
review. State Policy.
3. They enable the opposition to exercise Select the correct answer using the code
influence and control over the operations given below.
of the government. (a) 3 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 and 3 only
given below. (c) 1 only
(a) 1 only (d) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 84. With reference to Attorney General of India,
(d) 1, 2 and 3 consider the following statements:
1. He must be a person who is qualified to
81. A citizen may lose his/her citizenship when be appointed as a judge of the Supreme
he/she Court.
1. voluntarily acquires the citizenship of 2. He receives such remuneration as the
any other foreign state. Parliament may determine.
2. unlawfully traded or communicated with 3. He can take part in the proceedings of
the enemy during a war. both the Houses of Parliament or their
3. obtained citizenship by fraud. joint sitting.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statement given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3 only
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85. Which of the following could come under 87. Which of the following protections is/are
available as a fundamental right under the
'reasonable restrictions' provided by the
constitution to a person detained under a
constitution on exercise of Freedom of preventive detention law?
Speech and expression (Article 19(2))? 1. The grounds of detention should be
communicated to the detenu even if it
1. Leaking classified material by
is against the public interest
Intelligence officer. 2. The detenu must be released after 24
hours unless the magistrate authorises
2. Giving speech to take up arms.
further detention.
3. Speech which can hamper stability of 3. The detenu must be offered an
government in Lok Sabha opportunity to make a representation
against the detention order.
4. Contempt of Court.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using code given given below.
(a) 3 only
below:
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only

(c) 2, 3 and 4 only

88. Consider the following statements.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. Revocation of President’s rule in a state
requires parliamentary approval.
2. 44th Amendment Act of 1978 restrained
86. Which of the following directive principles the power of Parliament to extend a
is/are based on the Gandhian Principles? proclamation of President’s Rule.
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. To promote equal justice and to provide
correct?
free legal aid to the poor. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
2. To raise the level of nutrition and the
(c) Both 1 and 2
standard of living of people and to (d) Neither 1 nor 2
improve public health.
89. Consider the following statements regarding
3. To organize village panchayats and
Constituent Assembly:
endow them with necessary powers and 1. It was a fully sovereign body.
2. It could abrogate or alter any law made
authority to enable them to function as
by the British Parliament in relation to
units of self-government. India.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Princely states never joined the
assembly.
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 2 only given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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90. Which of the following statements is not 93. With reference to the theory of 'basic
correct with respect to the Government of structure', consider the following statements:
1. It first emerged in the Kesavananda
India Act of 1919?
Bharati case.
(a) It divided the provincial subjects into 2. It weakens the balance between rigidity
reserved and transferred. and flexibility of the Indian Constitution.
(b) It introduced a bicameral legislature at Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
the center with upper and Lower Houses.
(a) 1 only
(c) This act authorized states to enact their
(b) 2 only
own budget. (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) It provided for separate electorate for (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Muslims, Sikhs, and Anglo Indians for
94. Which of the following statements is/are
the first time.
correct regarding Article 20 (Protection in
respect of conviction of offenses)?
91. He was born in Tamil Nadu and is the most 1. No ex-post-facto law shall be enacted
respected Acharya in the philosophy of Sri whether in civil or criminal matters.
2. Protection against self-incrimination
Vaishnavism. He is famous as the chief
covers protection against giving thumb
proponent of the Vishishtadvaita subschool impressions and blood specimens.
of Vedanta and wrote influential texts, such 3. In case of corruption charges against a
as bhāsya. Which of the following public servant, either the court or
department should take action to avoid
personalities is being described in the
double jeopardy.
passage given above?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Siddheshwar given below.
(b) Someshvara (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Thiruvalluvar (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) Sri Ramanujacharya
(d) None

92. Consider the following statements: 95. Constitutionalism is a philosophy of limited

1. The citizens of India owe allegiance to government. Which of the following features
of the Indian Constitution enforce this
both the Union and State.
philosophy?
2. In India, only a citizen by birth is 1. Fundamental Rights
eligible for the office of President. 2. Directive Principles of State Policy
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Fundamental duties
Select the correct answer using the code
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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96. If a National Emergency is declared on the 98. Which of the following initiatives of the
ground of armed rebellion: Government is/are said to be giving effect to
the Directive Principles of State Policies?
1. Fundamental Rights under Article 19 are
1. Old age pension schemes for people
automatically suspended. above 65 years.
2. President can suspend the right to move 2. Adoption of Criminal Procedure Code
(1973).
the Court for the enforcement of
3. The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Seenchayi
fundamental rights. Yojana
3. the enforcement of the fundamental 4. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Program.
rights guaranteed by Articles 21 and 22
Select the correct answer using the code
cannot be suspended. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only 99. 'Team India Wing' of the NITI Aayog
comprises of:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) Prime Minister and the Chief Executive
Officer
97. With reference to the Special Officer for (b) representatives from every state and
central ministries.
Linguistic Minorities, consider the following
(c) top notch domain experts, specialists and
statements: scholars.
1. It was constituted under Article 350-B of (d) young scholars and student interns
working with NITI Aayog.
the Indian Constitution.
2. It can investigate all matters relating to 100. The Indian Constitution guarantees which of
the safeguards provided for both the following to the citizens?
1. Equality of status
linguistic and religious minorities under
2. Equality of opportunities
the Constitution. 3. Equality of outcomes
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Equality before law
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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