Q101. Assertion (A): Whenever Government seeks to replace an Ordinance by a Bill, a statement
explaining the circumstances which necessitated promulgation of Ordinance must
accompany the Bill.
Reason (R): President shall have the power to legislate on any subject through an Ordinance
which is co-extensive with the legislative powers of the Parliament.
Codes:
A Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A B Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A C A is true but R is false D A is false but R is true
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Correct answer: Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
Q102. The Legislative Council of a state can be abolished or created by the:
A President of India on the recommendation of the Parliament B Legislative Assembly of the state concerned C Parliament on the recommendation of the Governor of the State concerned D Parliament on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned
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Correct answer: Parliament on the recommendation of the Legislative Assembly of the state concerned
Q103. Who among the following come under the jurisdiction of the Central Vigilance Commission?
1. Members of All-India Services serving in connection with the affairs of the Union and Group
A officers of the Central Government.
2. Senior officers in the Public Sector Undertakings of the Central Government.
3. Senior officers in the Public Sector Banks.
4. Senior officers in the Insurance Companies in the Public Sector.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A Only 1 B Only 2, 3 and 4 C Only 1 and 2 D 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q104. Consider the following statements:
The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is responsible for the audit of the accounts of:
1. The Union Government
2. State Governments
3. The Governments of Union Territories
4. The urban and rural local bodies
Which of these statements are correct?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 1, 2 and 4
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Correct answer: 1, 2 and 3
Q105. In which one of the following cases, the Supreme Court gave verdict which has a direct bearing
on the Centre-State relations?
A Keshavananda Bharati case B Vishakha case C S R Bommai case D Indira Sawhney case
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Correct answer: S R Bommai case
Q106. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II
(Officials) (Functions)
A. The Speaker 1. Fixes the time limit for discussion of Demands
B. The Finance Minister 2. Examines the financial operation of the executive
C. The President 3. Makes mention in the Parliament about the
annual financial statement
D. The Comptroller and Auditor-General 4. Participates in the formulation of
Five Year Plans
Codes:
A B C D
A 1 4 3 2 B 4 1 2 3 C 1 4 2 3 D 4 1 3 2
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Correct answer: 1 4 3 2
Q107. Ashok Mehta Committee Report, 1978 recommended Constitution of:
A Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village and block levels B Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at Mandal (group of villages) and district levels C Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, block and district levels D Three tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at the village, district and regional levels
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Correct answer: Two tiers of Panchayati Raj institutions at Mandal (group of villages) and district levels
Q108. Which of the following are the functions of the Chief Minister?
1. To communicate to the Central Government all the decisions of the Council of Ministers
relating to the administration of the State.
2. To instruct District Collectors to carry out all the decisions of the Council of Ministers relating
to the administration of the State.
3. To communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the
administration of the State.
4. To communicate to the Governor all decisions of the Council of Ministers regarding proposals
for legislation.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
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Correct answer: 3 and 4
Q109. Who among the following determines the authority who shall readjust the allocation of seats in the
Lok Sabha to the states, and division of each State into territorial constituencies?
A The President of India B The Parliament of India C The Chief Election Commissioner of India D The Lok Sabha alone
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Correct answer: The Parliament of India
Q110. Consider the following statements:
The Committee on Public Enterprises:
1. Is a creation of Parliament
2. Is a constitutional body
3. Was created by the Cabinet
4. Has 22 members
Which of these statements are correct?
A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 1 and 4
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Correct answer: 1 and 4
Q111. Which one of the following is not expressly covered as a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?
A Right to form association B Right to equality before law C Right to freedom of press D Right to assemble peaceably and without arms
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Correct answer: Right to freedom of press
Q112. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Committee Subject
A L.M. Singhvi Committee, 1986 : Constitutional Status for Panchayati Raj B Santhanam Committee, 1964 : Prevention of Corruption C Satish Chandra Committee, 1988 : Civil Services Examination,
Union Public Service Commission D Verma Committee, 1999 : Parliamentary control over public expenditure
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Correct answer: Verma Committee, 1999 : Parliamentary control over public expenditure
Q113. Statement I : State governments are obliged to appoint a State Finance Commission under the
Constitution.
Statement II: The quantum of money to be paid annually by the state governments to the local
bodies is determined by the State Finance Commission.
Codes:
A Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of
Statement I. B Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of
Statement I. C Statement I is true but Statement II is false. D Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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Correct answer: Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of
Statement I.
Q114. Which of the following are included in the non-tax revenue of the municipal bodies?
1. Toll on new bridges
2. Fees and fines
3. Income from enterprises
4. Octroi
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A 1 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 2 and 4 D 2 and 3
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Correct answer: 2 and 3
Q115. The Supreme Court does not have original jurisdiction regarding a dispute between:
A The Government of India and a State or States B The Government of India and one State on one side and one or more States on the other side C Two States D A citizen and a State
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Correct answer: A citizen and a State
Q116. Which of the following is not reserved by the Governor for the consideration of the President?
A Bills affecting powers of the High Courts B Bills relating to compulsory acquisition of property C Bills seeking to impose restrictions on the inter-state trade D Bills relating to imposition of taxes on agricultural income.
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Correct answer: Bills relating to imposition of taxes on agricultural income.
Q117. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
List-I List-II
(Provision of the (Source)
Constitution of India)
A. Amendment of the Constitution 1. Constitution of Germany
B. Directive Principles 2. Constitution of Canada
C. Emergency Powers of the President 3. Constitution of South Africa
D. The Union-State Relations 4. Irish Constitution
Codes:
A B C D
A 1 2 4 3 B 3 4 1 2 C 1 4 2 3 D 3 1 4 2
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Correct answer: 3 4 1 2
Q118. Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India classifies the members of the Council of Ministers at the Centre into
different ranks.
2. A member of one House of the Parliament who has been chosen as a Union Minister does not
have the right to vote in the House of which he is not a member.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A Only 1 B Only 2 C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Only 2
Q119. Where was the first position of ombudsman instituted to safeguard the rights of citizens?
A Austria B Sweden C Finland D Denmark
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Correct answer: Sweden
Q120. Consider the following statements:
1. The Chairman and the members of the UPSC are appointed by the President.
2. The Chairman and the members of the UPSC are eligible for further employment under the
Government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A Only 1 B Only 2 C Both 1 and 2 D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: Only 1