Article 108: Joint Sittings in Parliament
Article 108: Joint Sittings in Parliament
When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the
Polity 2015 Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by
(a) a simple majority of members present and voting
1. Consider the following statements regarding the (b) three-fourths majority of members present and
Directive Principles of State Policy: voting
1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic (c) two-thirds majority of the Houses
democracy in the country. (d) absolute majority of the Houses
2. The provisions contained in these Principles are
Ans: A
not enforceable by any court.
Exp: The provision of joint sitting under article 108, is
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
available only for ordinary bills or Financial bills,
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
but not nor Money bills or constitutional
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Amendment bills.
Ans: C · The joint sitting is governed by rules of
Exp: procedure of L.S. and not Rajya Sabha.
1. Provisions contained in art 38, 39, 39 (c), · The bill needs to be passed by the majority
43. The purpose of DPSP is to promote social of the total number of members of both the
inclusion and economic equity. houses present and voting in the joint sitting.
2. They are non-enforceable by courts, though 4. The Government of India has established NITI
S.C. may uphold the constitutional validity Aayog to replace the
of laws made to give effect to provision of (a) Human Rights Commission
articles 39 vis-a-vis (14) & (19). (b) Finance Commission
2. Consider the following statements: (c) Law Commission
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject (d) Planning Commission
or to amend a Money Bill. Ans: D
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands
Exp: NITI Aayog or National Institution for Transforming
for Grants.
India Aayog is a policy think-tank of Government
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual
of India that replaces Planning Commission and
Financial Statement.
aims to involve the states in economic policy-making
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? in India. It will be providing strategic and technical
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2 only advice to the central and the state governments
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 i.e. by adopting bottom-up approach rather than
Ans: B traditional top-down approach as in planning
commission. The Prime Minister heads the Aayog
Exp: as its chairperson.
· Money bill/Finance bill cannot be introduced
in Rajya Sabha, though they can suggest 5. Consider the following statements:
changes, which may or may not be accepted 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is
by Lok Sabha. vested in the Prime Minister.
· S. has to send the bill back to L.S. within (14) 2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman
days. If not done, it is deemed to be passed. of the Civil Services Board.
· S. cannot vote on demand for grants, it is Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
exclusive privilege of L.S. Though it can discuss. (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
· S. can discuss Annual financial statements and (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
President causes it to be laid both the houses.
Ans: D
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Exp: Under Article 53, the executive power of the · The receipts under Public accounts do not
union is vested in the President of India, who constitute normal receipts of government,
will exercise it with the help of officers hence parliamentary authorization for
subordinate to him. (PM+COM+Bureaucracy) payments from this account is not required.
Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio chair man of 8. Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the
civil Services Board. He works under the direct Constitution of India?
charge of the Prime Minister. (a) The President of India
(b) The Prime Minister of India
6.
The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule
(c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat
in the Constitution of India are made in order to
(d) The Supreme Court of India
(a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
(b) determine the boundaries between States Ans: D
(c) determine the powers, authority and Exp: Part V of the constitution from articles 124-147
responsibilities of Panchayats deals with Supreme Court.
(d) protect the interests of all the border States
The Extra-ordinary powers provided to the
Ans: A Judiciary in the form of protection and
Exp: Article 244 in Part X, envisages a special system enforcement of fundamental rights, and tenurial
of administration for certain areas designated security to the judges, is a necessary corollary
as “scheduled Areas” and “Tribal areas”. of the Supreme Court status as the protector
and custodian of constitution.
5th schedule relates to the administration and
control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes 9. Consider the following statements:
in any state except four states of Assam, 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can
Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. be larger in size than half of the Legislative
Assembly of that particular State.
6th schedule deals with administration of tribal 2. The Governor of a State nominates the
areas in four Northeaster states of Assam, Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular
Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram. State.
The President is empowered to declare an area Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
as scheduled area. (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
Schedule I/IV deals with states (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Schedule XI deal with panchayats Ans: D
With reference to the Union Government, consider Exp: Both the statements are false. Part VI of the
7.
the following statements: constitution deals with the states.
1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for The members of the legislative Council are
the preparation of Union Budget that is presented indirectly elected. The maximum strength of the
to the Parliament. Council is fixed at 1/3rd of the Legislative assembly
2. No amount can be withdrawn from the of the Concerned State with the minimum, strength
Consolidated Fund of India without the fixed at 40. Though the Constitution has fixed
authorization from the Parliament of India. the minimum and maximum, the actual number is
3. All the disbursements made from Public Account fixed by Parliament.
also need the authorization from the Parliament
of India. This provision is not applicable to Jammu and
Kashmir, which has only 36 members.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only 10. “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and
(c) Only 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 Integrity of India” is a provision made in the
(a) Preamble of the Constitution
Ans: C (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Exp: Department of Economic affairs is the nodal agency (c) Fundamental Rights
of the Union government for the preparation of (d) Fundamental Duties
Union budget excluding railway budget. Ans: D
· Under the provisions of Article 112 the
government cannot withdraw from the Exp: Fundamental duties in Part IV-A, Articles 51-A
consolidated fund, without legislative provision (c) relates to “to uphold and protect
authorization. the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India.
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Fundamental duties were added by 13. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in
42nd constitutional Amendment, Initially (8) in India because the
number, now there are (11), the latest being 51- (a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
A (k) after 86th CAA, 2002 (b) Parliament can amend the Constitution
(c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
11. The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system
(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok
is to ensure which among the following?
Sabha
1. People’s participation in development
2. Political accountability Ans: D
3. Democratic decentralization Exp: In a Parliamentary system, there are specific
4. Financial mobilization elements, the primary being
Select the correct answer using the code given · Collective responsibility of the Council of
below: Ministers to the popular house.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only · Individual responsibility to the popular house.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 These two provisions emphasize on the executive’s
Ans: D accountability to the legislative and it’s primacy
to secure popular will.
Exp: The provision in XIth schedule and articles 243
to 243-O, relates to Panchayats. Though the other elements are also present, in
general they are features present across
Its primary function is (a) To prepare plans for democracies and federal system.
Socio-economic development (b) To implement plans
India borrowed the provision from U.K it does
for Socio-economic development of rural areas.
not incorporate the individual responsibility of
Considering the provision and the goals it has ministers to popular house
the elements of:
· People’s participation- Provision for reservation Polity 2014
of seats for women, SC, ST & backwards
· Age of contesting elections as 21. 1. Which one of the following Schedules of the
· Separate Election Commission. Constitution of India contains provisions regarding
· Political accountability – Mandatory regular anti-defection?
elections, to be held within 6 months. (a) Second Schedule (b) Fifth Schedule
· Constitutional recognition to “Gram Sabha” (e) Eighth Schedule (d) Tenth Schedule
· Democratic decentralization – 3 rd tier of
Ans: D
governance, provision of planning at grass-
root level. 2. In the Constitution of India, promotion of
· Financial mobilization – power to levy octroi, international peace and security is included in the
taxes, (Article 243 H) (a) Preamble to the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
12. The ideal of ‘Welfare State’ in the Indian Constitution
(c) Fundamental Duties
is enshrined in its (d) Ninth Schedule
(a) Preamble
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy Ans: B
(c) Fundamental Rights 3. Consider the following statements : A Constitutional
(d) Seventh Schedule Government is one which
Ans: B 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty
in the interest of State Authority
Exp: The ideal of welfare state is visible and 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of
operational through DPSP. As they are directions the State in the interest of individual liberty
to the state or government, they fully functionalize
the ideals of welfare. Though these elements are Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
visible in the preamble also, Socialism and Justice (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Aspect, but their elaboration and content is only
enshrined in the DPSP. Ans: B
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4. Which of the following are the discretionary powers 8. Consider the following pairs :
given to the Governor of a State? Programme/ Project Ministry
1. Sending a report to the President of India for 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry
imposing the President’s rule of Agriculture
2. Appointing the Ministers 2. Desert Development Programme : Ministry
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State of Environment and Forests
Legislature for consideration of the President 3. National Watershed Development : Ministry
of India of Rural Development
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the
Project for Rainfed Areas
State Government
Which of the above pairs
Select the correct answer using the code given
below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) Only 3
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Ans: D
Ans: B 9. Which of the following is / are the function/functions
5. The Constitution places effective restrictions on of the Cabinet Secretariat?
individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings
and Also it is the Constitution only which places 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees
effective restrictions on the Authority of the State 3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries
in the interest of individual liberty. Select the correct answer using the code given
Which of the following are the discretionary powers below:
given to the Governor of a State? (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 only
1. Sending a report to the President of India for (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
imposing the President’s rule Ans: C
2. Appointing the Ministers
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State 10. What are the benefits of implementing the
Legislature for consideration of the President ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’?
of India 1. Prevention of soil runoff
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the 2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with
State Government seasonal rivers
3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of
Select the correct answer using the code given groundwater table
below: 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
Ans: B (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
6. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
disputes between the Centre and the States falls
Ans: C
under its
(a) advisory jurisdiction 11. Which of the following are associated with
(b) appellate jurisdiction. ‘Planning’ in India?
(c) original jurisdiction 1. The Finance Commission
(d) writ jurisdiction 2. The National Development Council
3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development
Ans: C
4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development
7. The power to increase the number of judges in the 5. The Parliament
Supreme Court of India is vested in
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) the President of India
below:
(b) the Parliament
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) the Chief Justice of India
(c) 2 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) the Law Commission
Ans: B Ans: C
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12. Which of the following is / are the function/functions 3. What will follow if the money bill is substantially
of the Cabinet Secretariat? amended by the Rajya Sabha?
1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings (a) The Lok Sabha may send the bill to the Rajya
2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees Sabha for reconsideration
3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries (b) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the bill,
Select the correct answer using the code given accepting or not accepting the recommendations
below: of the Rajya Sabha
(a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) The president may call a joint sitting for passing
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 the Bill
(d) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the bill further
Ans: C
Ans: B
13. Consider the following statements regarding a No-
Confidence Motion in India: 4. Which one of the following statements is correct?
1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion (a) In India, the same person cannot be appointed
in the Constitution of India. as Governor for two or more States at the
2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced same time
in the Lok Sabha only. (b) The Judges of the High Court of the States in
India are appointed by the Governor of the State
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?
just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
appointed by the President
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) No procedure has been laid down in the
Ans: C Constitution of India for the removal of a
14. Chaitra 1 of the national calendar based on the Governor from his/her post
Saka Era corresponds to which one of the following (d) In the case of a Union Territory having a
dates of the Gregorian calendar in a normal year of legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed
365 days? by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority
(a) 22 March (or 21st March) support
(b) 15th May (or 16th May) Ans: C
(c) 31st March (or 30th March)
(d) 21st April (or 20th April) 5. Consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can
Ans: A be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the
Lok Sabha only.
Polity 2013 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes
in the federal character of the Constitution, the
1. ‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the amendment also requires to be ratified by the
Indian Constitution has been provided in legislature of all the States of India.
(a) the Preamble and Fundamental Rights
(b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
State Policy (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Principles of State Policy Ans: D
(d) None of the above
6. Consider the following statements:
Ans: B 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be
2. According to the Constitution of India, which of the collectively responsible to the Parliament.
following are fundamental for the governance of 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during
the country? the pleasure of the President of India.
(a) Fundamental Rights 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the
(b) Fundamental Duties President about the proposals for Legislation.
(c) Directive Principles of state Policy (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 and 3
(d) Fundamental Rights Fundamental Duties (c) Only 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C Ans: B
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7. Which of the following bodies does not/do not find 12. In the context of India, which of the following
mention in the Constitution? principles is/are implied institutionally in the
1. National Development Council parliamentary government?
2. Planning Commission 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the
3. Zonal Councils Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes given 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy
below: confidence in the Parliament.
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Only 2 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
(c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Select the correct answer using the codes given
Ans: D below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Only 3
8.
The Parliament can make any law for whole or any
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
part of India for implementing international treaties
(a) with the consent of all the States Ans: A
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
13. Consider the following statements:
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be
(d) without the consent of any State
collectively responsible to the Parliament.
Ans: D 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during
9. The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension the pleasure of the President of India.
to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the
one of the following is not identified as its objective? President about the proposals for Legislation.
(a) To provide self-governance (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 and 3
(b) To recognize traditional rights (c) Only 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) To create autonomous regions in tribal areas Ans: B
(d) To free tribal people from exploitation
14. Consider the following statements:
Ans: C
1. National Development Council is an organ of
10. Who among the following constitute the National the Planning Commission.
Development Council? 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in
1. The Prime Minister the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet Panchayats should be assigned the task of
4. Chief Ministers of the States preparation of plans for economic development
Select the correct answer using the codes given and social justice.
below: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: B
Ans: B
11. Consider the following statements: The
15. Consider the following statements:
Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (PAC)
1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the
1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the
Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
Lok Sabha
2. While the nominated members of the two
2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts
of Government Houses of the Parliament have no voting right
3. examines the report of the Comptroller and in the presidential election, they have the right
Auditor General of India. to vote in the election of the Vice President.
Which of the statements given above is / are correct? Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: B Ans: B
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16. With reference to National Legal Services Authority, Select the correct answer using the codes given
consider the following statements: below:
1. Its objective is to provide free and competent (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 only
legal services to the weaker sections of the (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
society on the basis of equal opportunity.
Ans: A
2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services
Authorities to implement the legal programs and 4. Consider the following provisions under the Directive
schemes throughout the country. Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the
Which of the statements given above is / are correct? Constitution of India:
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 code
2. Organising village panchayats
Ans: C
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure
Polity 2012 and cultural opportunities.
1. In the areas covered under the Panchayat Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles
(Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what that are reflected in th Directive Principles of State
is the role/power of Gram Sabha? Policy?
1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation (a) 1, 2 and 4 only
of land in the Scheduled Areas. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
produce. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required
for granting prospecting licence or mining lease Ans: B
for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. 5. Consider the following statements:
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1. Union territories are not presented in the Rajya
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2 only Sabah
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election
Ans: A Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes
3. According to the constitution of India, parliament
2. In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabah only
adjournment motion is
(a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
urgent public importance (a) Only 1
(b) to let opposition members collect information (b) 2 and 3
from the ministers (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) to allow a reduction of specific amount in (d) None
demand for grant
Ans: D
(d) to postpone the proceedings to check the
inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of 6. With reference to consumer’s rights / privileges
some members under the provision of law in India which of the
Ans: A following statements correct?
1. Consumer are empowered to take samples for
3. The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted food testing
in consonance with which of the following provisions
2. When consumer files a complaint in any
of the Constitution of India?
consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid.
1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a
part of Right to life under Article 21. 3. In case of death of consumer, his/her legal heir
2. Provision of grants for raising the level of can file a complaint in the consumer forum on
administration in the Scheduled Areas for the his/her behalf.
welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article (a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 3 only
275(1). (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as Ans: C
mentioned under Article 243(A).
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7. Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha speaker 10. Which of the following are the methods of
consider the following statements: Parliamentary control over public finance in India?
1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the
the President Parliament
2. He/She need not be a member of the house at 2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund
the time of his/her election but has to become of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill
a member of the House within six moths from 3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-
the date of his/her election on-account
4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of
3. If he/she intends to resign the letter of his/her
programme of the Government against
resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy
macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a
Speaker. Parliamentary Budget Office.
Which of the above statements given above is/are 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament
correct? Select the correct answer using the codes given
(a) 1 and 2 only below:
(b) Only 3 (a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) None (c) 3, 4 and 5 only
Ans: B (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Ans: D
8. Which of the following are included in the original
jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 11. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution
1. Dispute between the Government of India and of India have a bearing on Education?
one or more States 1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. A dispute regarding elections to either House 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies
of the parliament or that of Legislature of a 3. Fifth Schedule
State 4. Sixth Schedule
3. A dispute between the Government of India 5. Seventh Schedule
and Union Territory Select the correct answer using the codes given
4. A disputes between two or more States. below:
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3, 4 and 5 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3 4 and 5
below:
(a) 1 and 2 Ans: C
(b) 2 and 3 12. In India other than ensuring that public funds are
(c) 1 and 4 used efficiently and for intended purpose what is
(d) 3 and 4 the importance of the office of the CAG?
Ans: C 1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of
the parliament when the president of India
9. Which of the following special powers have been declares national emergency/ financial
conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution emergency
of India? 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or
(a) To change the existing territory of a State and programmes by the ministries are discussed by
to change the name of a State the PAC/
(b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament 3. Information form CAG reports can be used by
to make laws in the State List and to create investigating agencies to press charges against
one or more All India Services those who have violated the law while managing
(c) To amend the election procedure of the public finances.
President and to determine the pension of the 4. While dealing with audit and accounting of govt.
companies. CAG has certain judicial powers
President after his/her retirement
for prosecuting those who violate the law.
(d) To determine the functions of the Election
Commission and to determine the number of Which of the above are correct?
Election Commissioners. (a) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) Only 2
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: B
Ans: C
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13. The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/ her 17. Which of the following is/ are among the
appointment fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian
(a) need not necessarily be a member of one of Constitution?
the Houses of the Parliament but must become 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite
a member of one of the Houses within six culture
months 2. To protect the weaker sections from social
(b) need not necessarily be a member of one of injustice
the Houses of the Parliament but must become 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of
a member of the Lok Sabha within six months inquiry
(c) must be a member of one of the Houses of the 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of
parliament individual and collective activity.
(d) must be a member of the Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the codes given
Ans: A below:
14. With reference to the Delimitation Commission, (a) 1 and 2 only (b) Only 2
consider the following statements: (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission
Ans: C
cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission 18. What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of
are laid before the Lok Sabha or State the supreme court of India?
Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any 1. While appointing the Supreme Court judges, the
modifications in the orders. president of India has to consult the CJI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 2. the SC judges can be removed by the CJI only
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 3. the salaries of judges are charged on the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 consolidated fund of India to which the
legislature does not have to vote.
Ans: C 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the
15. According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty SC are made by the govt only after CJI
of the President of India to cause to be laid before Correct
the Parliament which of the following? (a) 1 and 3 only
1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance (b) 3 and 4 only
Commission
(c) Only 4
2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor
General Ans: A
4. The Report of the National Commission for the
Scheduled Castes Polity 2011
Select the correct answer the using the codes given
below: 1. What is the difference between “vote-on-account”
(a) Only 1 (b) 2 and 4 only and “interim budget”?
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used
by a regular Government, while an “interim
Ans: C budget” is a provision used by a caretaker
16. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and rajyasabha Government.
calls for a joint sitting of the parliament during the 2. A “vote-on-account” only deals with the
passage of expenditure in Government’s budget, while an
1. ordinary legislation “internal budget” includes both expenditure and
2. money bill receipts.
3. constitution amendment bill
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct answer using the codes given (a) Only 1
below. (b) Only 2
(a) Only 1 (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
Ans: A Ans: D
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2. The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 7. When the annual Union Budget is not passed by
1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj the LokSabha
Institutions in the country, provides for which of the (a) the Budget is modified and presented again
following? (b) the Budget is referred to the RajyaSabha for
1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. suggestions
2. State Election Commissions to conduct all (c) the Union Finance Minister is asked to resign,
panchayat elections. (d) the Prime Minister submits the resignation of
3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions. Council of Ministers
Select the correct answer using the codes given Ans: D
below:
(a) Only 1 (b) 1 and 2 only 8. Under the Constitution of India, which one of the
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 following is not a fundamental duty?
(a) To vote in public elections
Ans: D (b) To develop the scientific temper
3. Consider the following: (c) To safeguard public property
1. Right to education. (d) To abide by me Constitution and respect its
2. Right to equal access to public service. ideals
3. Right to food. Ans: A
Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human 9. With reference to the Finance Commission of India,
Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human which of the following statements is correct?
Rights”? (a) It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Only 1 infrastructure development
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Only 3 (b) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances
Ans: C among the Public Sector Undertakings
(c) It ensures transparency in financial
4. In India, if a religious sect/community is given the
administration
status of a national minority, what special advantages
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given
it is entitled to?
above is correct in this context
1. It can establish and administer exclusive
educational institutions. Ans: D
2. The President of India automatically nominates
a representative of the community of Lok Sabha. Polity 2010
3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s
15-Point Programme. 1. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the
Select the correct answer using the codes given Government of India Act 1935 have been
below: incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Only 1 1950 as
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 2 and 3 only (a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
Ans: D
(c) Extent of executive power of State
5. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from (d) Conduct of business of the Government of India
the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
Ans: B
(a) The President of India
(b) The Parliament of India 2. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider
(c) The Prime Minister of India the following:
(d) The Union Finance Minister 1. Fundamental rights
Ans: B 2. Fundamental Duties
3. Directive Principles of State Policy
6. All revenues received by the Union. Government
by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct Which of the above provisions of the Constitution
of Government business are credited to the: of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social
(a) Contingency Fund of India Assistance Programme launched by the government
(b) Public Account of India?
(c) Consolidated Fund of India (a) Only 1 (b) Only 3
(d) Deposits and Advances Fund (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C Ans: C
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3. Who of the following shall cause every 6. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the
recommendations made by the Finance Commission following statements is correct?
to be laid before each House of Parliament? (a) Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the
(a) The President of India matters at pre-litigative stage and not those
(b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha matters pending before any court
(c) The Prime Minister of India (b) Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are
(d) The Union Finance Minister civil and not criminal in nature
(c) Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or
Ans: A
retired judicial officers only and not any other
4. Which one of the following is responsible for the person
preparation and presentation of Union Budget to (d) None of the statements given above is correct
the Parliament?
Ans: D
(a) Department of Financial Services
(b) Department of Economic Affairs 7. In the context of governance, consider the following:
(c) Department of Expenditure 1. Encouraging Foreign Direct Investment inflows
(d) Department of Revenue 2. Privatization of higher educational Institutions
3. Down-sizing of bureaucracy
Ans: B
4. Selling/offloading the shares of Public Sector
5. Consider the following statements : Undertakings
The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the Which of the above can be used as measures to
President of India on matters of law or fact control the fiscal deficit in India?
1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2, 3 and 4
public interest). (c) 1, 2 and 4 (d) 3 and 4 only
2. if he seeks such an advice.
Ans: D
3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental
Rights of the citizens.
(a) Only 1 (b) Only 2
(c) Only 3 (a) 1 and 2
Ans: B
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