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POLITY I
TEST – 01
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1. Consider the following : 4. Consider the following countries :
1. Habeas Corpus 1. Egypt
2. Mandamus
2. UAE
3. Prohibition
3. Argentina
4. Quo Warranto
4. Iran
5. Certiorari
How many of the writs mentioned above can 5. Saudi Arabia

be issued against Administrative Authorities ? How many of the above-mentioned countries

(a) Only two have recently joined the BRICS grouping as
(b) Only three
full-time permanent members ?
(c) Only four
(a) Only two
(d) All five
(b) Only three

2. The recent Supreme Court verdict in the M K (c) Only four

Ranjitsinh vs. Union of India case was related (d) All five
to which of the following ?
(a) Right to Marriage for LGBT section 5. Consider the following statements with
(b) Right to Abortion for teenage girls
reference to the National Register of Citizens
(c) Right against Climate Change
(NRC):
(d) Right to Information against Electoral
Bond scheme 1. The central government has the power to

compulsorily register every citizen of India

3. Consider the following statements with regard and issue national identity cards.
to the Preamble of the Constitution of India : 2. The first NRC was compiled in 1957, based
1. The Preamble laid down the fundamentals
on the data of the 1951 Census.
and philosophy of the Constitutional
3. As of January 2022, NRC has been
structure.
implemented in the northeastern states
2. The Preamble clearly mentions the date on
which the Constitution came into force. under the directives of the Ministry of

3. The American Constitution was the first to Development of North Eastern Region.
include the Preamble in its Constitution. Which of the above given statements is/are
How many of the above statements are
not correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2
(a) Only one
(b) 2 only
(b) Only two
(c) All three (c) 3 only

(d) None (d) 2 and 3

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6. Consider the following: 8. Which of the following best describes the aim
1. To determine the boundaries between of the 'PRERANA' program of the Government
States of sixth schedule areas of India ?
2. To safeguard the rights and the interests
(a) Connecting institutions of higher
of Scheduled Tribes
education with local communities to
3. To determine the authority and
responsibilities of Panchayats address development challenges through

4. To protect the interests of all the citizens appropriate technologies.

in the Border States (b) Inspiring young students through learning
How many of the above provisions are there in with the best-in-class technology that
the fifth and sixth schedules of the blends heritage and innovation.
constitution of India?
(c) Facilitating academic and research
(a) Only one
collaborations between Indian institutions
(b) Only two
(c) Only three and leading global institutions.

(d) All four (d) None of the above

7. Consider the following statements with 9. Consider the following statements :

reference to limitations on Fundamental 1. To protect monuments, places and objects
Rights :
of national importance.
Statement I :
2. To promote the educational and economic
In the United States, the limitations are
pronounced by the Supreme Court, interests of weaker sections of the society.

whereas in India, they are part of the 3. To provide free legal aid to the poor.
Constitutional provisions. Which of the above Directive Principles of
Statement II : State Policy reflects the ideology of socialism?
The Constitution of India formulates (a) 3 only
fundamental rights in absolute terms and
(b) 1 and 2 only
does not depend upon the Supreme Court.
(c) 2 and 3 only
Which one of the following is correct in respect
of the above statements ? (d) 1, 2 and 3

(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are

correct and Statement II is the correct 10. The inclusion of the right to form cooperative
explanation for Statement I. societies under Article 19(c) was done through
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are which one of the Constitutional Amendment
correct and Statement II is not the correct
Acts ?
explanation for Statement I.
(a) Ninety-seventh Amendment Act
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
incorrect. (b) Eighty-sixth Amendment Act

(d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is (c) Forty-fourth Amendment Act

correct. (d) Tenth Amendment Act

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11. Consider the following : 14. Consider the following statements :
1. Arunachal Pradesh 1. Supremacy of the Constitution
2. Secular Character of the Constitution
2. Himachal Pradesh
3. The mandate to build a welfare state
3. Uttarakhand
4. Separation of powers between the
4. Nagaland legislature and the judiciary
Arrange the above states in chronological 5. The Division between Fundamental Rights
order of their year of creation : and Directive Principles of State Policy
How many of those mentioned above are
(a) 4 - 2 - 1 - 3
considered as basic structures of the Indian
(b) 2 - 4 - 3 - 1
Constitution ?
(c) 3 - 1 - 2 - 4 (a) Only two
(d) 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 (b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) All five
12. With reference to 'Exercise Desert Cyclone',
consider the following statements :
15. The “Law of Criminal Defamation” in India has
1. It is a bilateral defence cooperation been defined in/by which of the following ?
between India and UAE. (a) Law Commission of India

2. It took place over the Arabian Sea with (b) Indian Penal Code
(c) Ministry of Law and Justice
military bases operating from India.
(d) Supreme Court
3. Enhancing interoperability between the
two Air Forces was a goal of this operation. 16. Recently, which of the following countries has
Which of the above statements is/are correct ? announced a new strategic alliance named

(a) 1 only 'Green Fuel Alliance India' to collaborate with

India in achieving carbon neutrality ?
(b) 1 and 2 only
(a) Australia
(c) 2 and 3 only
(b) Denmark
(d) 3 only (c) The European Union
(d) The United States of America

13. Which one of the following provisions of the

17. If a person is detained in the case of ordinary
Constitution of India guarantees the Right to
law mentioned in Article 22 of the
Silence ? Constitution, which of the following rights is
(a) Protection in respect of conviction for provided for the particular person ?
offences (a) Right to appeal against the detention order
(b) Right to bail and right to a speedy trial
(b) Protection of life and personal liberty
(c) Right to be informed on the grounds of
(c) Protection against arrest and detention in
detention.
certain cases (d) Right to a fair trial and for legal
(d) None representation

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18. Consider the following pairs : 21. “Socialist”, the objective of the Constitution
S. Salient Features Borrowed from has been provided in :
No.
(a) The Preamble
1. Concept of - Canadian
(b) The Preamble and Fundamental rights
Judicial Review Constitution
2. Directive - Irish Constitution (c) The Preamble and Fundamental Duties

Principles (d) The Preamble and Directive Principles of

3. Procedure - Japanese State Policy
established by law Constitution
Which of the pairs given above is/are correct ?
22. Consider the following :
(a) 1 only
1. Merge two or more states to create a new
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only state

(d) 2 and 3 only 2. Merge two or more states to create a new

Union Territory
19. “Several historical documents influenced the
3. Split a state into two or more states
Indian Constitution”. In this regard, consider
4. Split a state into two or more Union
the following statements :
Territories
1. The Government of India Act 1935
provided for the federal and legislative 5. Split a Union Territory into two or more
structure of the Indian Constitution. states
2. The Cripps Mission Plan of 1942 laid the 6. Split a Union Territory into two or more
foundation for adopting a parliamentary
Union Territories
form of government in India.
How many of the actions mentioned above can
3. The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 played a
crucial role in the formation of the be done by the Parliament under Article 3

Constituent Assembly, which drafted the without getting the consent of the State ?
Constitution. (a) Only three
How many of the statements given above are (b) Only four
correct ?
(c) Only five
(a) Only one
(d) All six
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None 23. Whom among the following person's Oath or
affirmation is not mentioned in the Third
20. 'Project Samavesha,' sometimes seen in the
Schedule of the Indian Constitution ?
news, is related to ?
(a) President
(a) Assimilation of minority ethnic groups
(b) Modernisation of land management system (b) Judges of the Supreme Court

(c) Study of ancient defence and governance (c) Comptroller and Auditor General
(d) Resource utilisation for research activities (d) Members of the State Legislature

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24. Which one of the following issues the 'World Which one of the following is correct in respect
Employment and Social Outlook Trends' of the above statements ?
report periodically ? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(a) World Economic Forum correct and Statement-II is the correct
(b) Organisation for Economic Cooperation explanation for Statement-I.
and Development (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(c) World Bank correct and Statement-II is not the correct
(d) International Labour Organization explanation for Statement-I.
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
25. Which of the following rights is granted to incorrect
Indian citizens but not to foreigners ? (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
(a) Right to elementary education correct
(b) Freedom to manage religious affairs
(c) Right against discrimination on the 28. In the context of modern scientific research,
grounds of place of birth consider the following statements about the
(d) Equality before law and equal protection of 'Thirty Meter Telescope,' which was recently in
laws the news :
1. It will be the world's advanced ground-
26. A person holding any office of profit under the based observatory that will operate in
state may accept any gift or payment from a optical and mid-infrared wavelengths.
foreign state only with the consent of which of 2. It is an international collaboration
the following ? involving India, the US, Canada, China
(a) Government of India and Japan.
(b) Foreign Affairs Minister 3. It is proposed to be built near the summit
(c) President of Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii.
(d) Consulate General of India Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
27. Consider the following statements : (b) 1 and 2 only
Statement-I : (c) 2 only
Part III of the Indian Constitution prohibits (d) 2 and 3 only
discrimination on grounds of religion, race
and caste. 29. Which one of the following duties is not
Statement-II : embodied in the Part IVA of the Indian
The state shall make a special provision for Constitution ?
the admission of socially and educationally (a) To develop Humanism
backward citizens into private educational (b) To develop the spirit of inquiry and reform
institutions, whether aided or unaided by (c) To uphold Sovereignty and unity
the state. (d) To promote equal justice

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30. Consider the following : 33. India’s attempts to mediate peace in the
1. Prescribing residence as a condition for ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia
can be attributed to which one of the following
certain employment or appointments.
articles of the constitution ?
2. Prescribing punishment for the practice of (a) Article 21
untouchability. (b) Article 51
(c) Article 19
3. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and
(d) Article 30
forced labour.
For which of the actions given above do both 34. In the context of equality in India, which of the
Parliament and the State Legislature have the following concepts is/are most appropriate ?
1. Access to the same opportunities
power to make laws ?
2. Equality of rights
(a) 1 and 2 only 3. Equal access to privileges
(b) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) 1, 2 and 3 below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) None
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
31. With respect to the 86th Constitutional (d) 1 and 3 only

Amendment Act 2002, which one of the

35. Consider the following statements :
following is correct ?
Statement I :
(a) It was the only constitutional amendment The right to freely profess, practice,
enacted through a joint sitting. propagate and convert to religion is
enshrined under Article 25 of the
(b) It was the only constitutional amendment
Constitution.
passed as a private member bill.
Statement II :
(c) It has made changes in Part III, Part IV The individual right to freedom of
and Part IVA of the constitution conscience ensures that a person cannot
be allured or forced to alter his faith
(d) It was the only constitutional amendment
through religious conversion.
that changed the Ninth schedule of the Which one of the following is correct in respect
constitution. of the above statements ?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct, and Statement II is the correct
32. Recently, which one of the following countries
explanation for Statement I.
has been certified as malaria-free by the World (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
Health Organization ? correct and Statement II is not the correct
explanation for Statement I.
(a) Cameroon
(c) Statement I is correct but Statement II is
(b) Ivory Coast
incorrect.
(c) Burkina Faso (d) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is
(d) Cabo Verde correct.

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36. With respect to Litchi cultivation in India, 39. Consider the following statements :

consider the following statements : 1. It has a written constitution

2. It provides equal representation to the
1. Litchi is a sub-tropical fruit which belongs
states in the Rajya Sabha
to the Sapindaceae family.
3. It provides for an independent judiciary
2. Deep and well-drained loamy soil with rich
4. It divides the powers between the centre
organic matter, is ideal condition for the
and the states
crop. Which of the statements mentioned above are
3. The cultivation is predominantly the features of Indian Federalism ?

concentrated in the western parts of India. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Which of the above statements is/are correct ? (b) 1, 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

40. Which of the following statements is correct
(d) 1 and 3 only
regarding the United Nations Statistical
Commission ?
37. Which one of the following is not an essential 1. It is the highest decision-making body for

condition for the smooth working of international statistical activities.

2. The UN Statistical Commission will
democracy ?
coordinate the statistical work of the
(a) Free and fair election
specialized agencies.
(b) Presence of Opposition party
3. One of the main functions is to review the
(c) Universal adult suffrage
mechanism and implement the 2030
(d) Minority rule Agenda for Sustainable Development.
4. The commission consists of 24 members

38. Which of the following articles directs the elected by the UN Economic and Social

State to make effective provisions for securing Council based on equitable geographical
distribution.
the right to education in cases of sickness and
Select the correct answer using the codes
disablement ?
given below :
(a) Article 38
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Article 41 (b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) Article 45 (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) Article 46 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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41. Consider the following statements with 44. Consider the following statements regarding
reference to Article 31C : Snow leopards :
1. It ensures that laws promoting the 1. They mostly prefer steep and rugged
equitable distribution of resources and terrains.
preventing the concentration of wealth are 2. They are most active at dawn and dusk.
not protected. 3. They are solitary animals.
2. It was introduced by the 25th 4. They can roar like other large cats.
Constitutional Amendment Act, of 1971, Which of the statements given above are
citing the Bank Nationalisation Case. correct ?
Which of the statement given above is/are
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct ?
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
45. In the context of Article 23, which legislative
measure was introduced to address the issue
42. The Indian Councils Act of 1909 considerably
of human trafficking and ensure compliance
increased the size of,
with the constitutional mandate ?
1. Central Legislative councils
(a) The Child Labor (Prohibition and
2. Provincial Legislative councils
Regulation) Act, 1986
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(b) The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
(a) 1 only
(c) The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

46. Which of the following can be traced explicitly

43. Consider the following statements : from both Fundamental Rights and the

1. Limitation of Powers Directive Principles of state policy under the

2. Equality before law Constitution of India ?

3. People’s responsibility to the Government 1. Provision of Education
4. Liberty and civil rights 2. Provision of cooperatives
How many of the above-mentioned are 3. Provision of safeguards on wildlife.
regarded as the main features of the “Rule of How many of the statements given above
Law” ? is/are correct ?
(a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) Only three
(c) All three
(d) All four
(d) None
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47. Consider the following statements : 49. Consider the following statements :

1. According to Part III of the Constitution of Statement I :

India, only the Supreme Court have the The Harm Principle of John Stuart Mill is

power to issue Writs for the enforcement of embedded in Article 19 of the Constitution

Fundamental Rights. of India.

2. The Constitution of India contains no Statement-II :

specific provision guaranteeing the Article 19 contains provisions for imposing

freedom of the press. reasonable restrictions on the exercise of

3. The Indian Constitution empowers the the right conferred to the citizen under
specific conditions.
Courts to interfere in the matters of
Which one of the following is correct in respect
religion to determine whether a particular
of the above statements ?
rite is regarded as essential by the tenets
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
of a particular religion or not.
correct and Statement-II explains
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Statement-I
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(b) 2 and 3 only
correct, but Statement-II does not explain
(c) 1 and 3 only
Statement-I
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is

incorrect
48. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II
the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) :
is correct
1. The NCAP is a legally binding framework

for air pollution control across all Indian

50. Why does the Indian Constitution have both
cities.
rigidity and flexibility in terms of amendments
2. It aims to achieve a reduction of 20-30% in
to the Indian Constitution ?
particulate matter (PM) concentrations by
(a) To ensure that only the Parliament of India
2024. can amend it.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) To maintain the federal fabric of the
correct ? constitution.
(a) 1 only (c) To reflect the principle of parliamentary
(b) 2 only democracy.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) To grant the Constituent Assembly of India
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 exclusive power for amendments.

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51. The main purpose of Universal Adult 54. The dignity of the individual, the larger public
Franchise under the Indian constitution is : interest and the unity of the nation can be
(a) To enable the citizen to contest in the traced in which of the following provisions of
elections. the Indian Constitution ?

(b) To ensure that only the Parliament 1. Fundamental Duties

2. Fundamental Rights
democracy will have this feature.
3. Directive Principles
(c) To continue the norm established in India
Select the correct answer using the codes
since the colonial British rule in 1857.
given below :
(d) To create the political equality among the
(a) 2 only
citizens of India.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
52. With respect to Epilepsy disease, consider the (d) 1, 2 and 3
following statements :
1. Epilepsy disease is a brain condition that 55. What is the rationale to change the ‘right to
causes recurring seizures affecting 20 property’ from fundamental right to that of an
percent of patients residing in India. ordinary right through the 44th amendment ?
2. CLASEPI drug is a cannabis plant-based (a) Due to the impact of National Emergency

medicine used for the treatment of (b) Due to the pressure of globalization.

epilepsy. (c) In order to balance the competing interests

of individuals and the state
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(d) The failure of land reforms forced the
(a) 1 only
Government to take this change
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
56. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Square Kilometer Array Project :
1. It is the world’s largest single telescope
53. Consider the following statements : that is used to observe and study celestial
1. As per the Supreme Court, Public Interest phenomena.
Litigation is guaranteed under Article 21 of 2. The Square Kilometer Array would be 60
the Constitution. times more powerful than the most
2. The Fundamental Rights protect the advanced existing radio telescopes.
liberties and freedoms of the people 3. The Project is led by India, which is a full

against the invasion by the State. member of Square Kilometer Array

Which of the statements given above is/are Organization.

Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
correct ?
(a) 1 Only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 Only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 and 3 only

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57. Match List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) 60. With respect to Coking coal, consider the
with List-II (Provisions) and select the correct following statements :
answer using the codes :
1. It is a bituminous coal used in thermal
List-I (Article List II (Provisions)
of Indian power plants.
Constitution) 2. Coking coal contains high carbon content,
1. Article 46 - State to raise the
less ash and less moisture than thermal
level of nutrition to
improve public health coal.

2. Article 48 - Minimize the 3. India imports a significant portion of

inequalities in income coking coal for its requirements.
3. Article 47 - Organization of
Which of the statements given above is/are
agriculture
4. Article 38(2) - Promotion of correct ?
economic interests of (a) 1 only
scheduled caste
(b) 1 and 2 only
Codes :
A B C D (c) 3 only

(a) 2 1 4 3 (d) 2 and 3 only

(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 2 1 3 4
61. Consider the following statements :
(d) 4 3 1 2
1. No religious instruction shall be provided
58. Which one of the following categories of in any educational institution
Fundamental Rights incorporates the phrase
administered by the state.
"Procedure Established by Law" ?
(a) Right to Equality 2. The State shall make laws for restricting

(b) Right to Freedom any secular activity associated with

(c) Right against Exploitation religious practice.
(d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
3. All religious denominations have the right

59. Providing opportunities for children to develop to establish and maintain institutions for
healthily and in conditions of freedom and religious and charitable purposes.
dignity while safeguarding their childhood and
Which of the statements given above are
youth from exploitation is specified in which
one of the following ? correct according to the Constitution of India ?

(a) Prohibition of employment of children in (a) 1 and 2 only

factories (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Right against exploitation
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Fundamental Duties
(d) Directive Principles of State Policy (d) 1, 2 and 3

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62. Consider the following statements : 65. Which one of the following statements best
1. The Constitution of India does not describes the term ‘Rights’ ?
explicitly address the separation of the (a) A right is a justified claim of the citizens
judiciary from the executive. against the State.
2. The provision for the protection of the (b) Rights are the demands made by the state
environment is provided in both the
upon its citizens.
Directive Principles of State Policy and
(c) They are the privileges enjoyed by a select
Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of
group of citizens over the rest of the
India.
society.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(d) Rights do not place constraints upon the
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only state's actions.

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 66. The Directive Principles of State Policy
constitute limitations upon,
63. Why Indian political setup is called the 1. Legislative function
Republican Model of Democracy ? 2. Executive function
(a) It regularly conducts elections for the 3. Judicial function
parliament and state assemblies Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(b) India has the nominal head as the Head of (a) 1 only
the State
(b) 2 only
(c) India has the real head as the Head of the
(c) 3 only
Government
(d) None
(d) No post in the political setup is reserved
based on Hereditary elements
67. With reference to the Constitution of India,

64. Which of the following entities are considered consider the following pairs :

“Foreign Source” as per the Foreign Subject Matter Parts

Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) of 2010 ? 1. Elections - Part XIV

1. Contributions from the World Bank 2. Services under - Part XV
2. Associations registered in a foreign the Union and
country. the States
3. Government of any foreign country.
3. Official - Part XVII
4. Contributions from Non Resident Indians
Language
5. Citizen of a foreign country
How many of the above pairs are correctly
Select the correct answer using the codes
matched ?
given below :
(a) Only one
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Only two
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only (c) All three

(d) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) None

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68. With respect to Antimicrobial Resistance, 3. Detention is authorized by a competent
consider the following statements : court.
1. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the 4. Petition is against any person/body except
ability of microorganisms to persist or the public authorities.
grow in the presence of drugs designed to Select the correct answer using the code given
inhibit or kill them. below :
2. The excessive use of antibiotics in humans
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
is a major factor in the rise in
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
Antimicrobial Resistance.
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Antimicrobial resistant microorganisms
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
can contaminate the food chain and can
spread among different hosts and the
71. Which of the following Fundamental Rights in
environment.
the Indian Constitution is/are enforceable
How many of the above statements are
even against the arbitrary action of private
correct?
individuals ?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two 1. Article 14

(c) All three 2. Article 17

(d) None 3. Article 19

4. Article 21
69. Consider the following : Select the correct answer using the code given
1. Article 14 below :
2. Article 15 (a) 1 and 2 only
3. Article 29 (b) 1 and 3 only
4. Article 30 (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
How many of the above provisions in the (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
Constitution of India reflect the secular nature
of the Indian State ? 72. Consider the following statements with respect
(a) Only one
to Bharat Ratna :
(b) Only two
1. The National Emblem embossed in the
(c) Only three
medal is made from platinum.
(d) All four
2. The Motto “Satyameva Jayate” is embossed
in Hindi Language below the National
70. A writ of Habeas Corpus, issued by the
Emblem in the medal.
Supreme Court or High Courts, cannot be
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
granted in cases where the
(a) 1 only
1. Detention is unlawful but beyond the
jurisdiction of the issuing authority. (b) 2 only

2. Proceeding involves contempt of a (c) Both 1 and 2

legislature. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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73. The word ‘reasonable restrictions’ appears 75. Consider the following statements :

only in Article 19 of the Constitution. In this 1. The term ‘Liberty of thought and

regard, consider the following statements : expression’ in the Preamble is intrinsically

1. The expression ‘reasonable restriction’ is linked to Article 19 of the Indian

clearly defined in the Constitution. Constitution.

2. The reasonable restrictions can be 2. The ideals of liberty in the Preamble of the

imposed by state legislation and through Constitution have been taken from the

the ordinance. French Revolution.

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

76. The PRITHvi VIgyan (PRITHVI) Scheme is

74. Consider the following :
recently seen in news is implemented by :
Committee Chairman
(a) Department of Space
1. Union Power - Jawaharlal
(b) Ministry of Defence
Committee Nehru
(c) Ministry of Earth Sciences
2. Committee on - Sardar Ballabh
(d) Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Fundamental bhai Patel

Rights
77. Which one of the following statements
3. Steering - Dr. K.M. Munshi
regarding the Directive Principles of State
Committee
Policy is correct ?
3. Provincial - Sardar Ballabh
(a) They have only moral and political
Constitution bhai Patel sanctions but lack legal sanctions.
Committee (b) The judiciary can declare a law
How many of the Committees of the unconstitutional and void if it contravenes
Constituent Assembly and its Chairman are any of the Directive Principles.
incorrectly matched ? (c) They sought to establish political
(a) Only one democracy in the country.
(b) Only two (d) They are non-justiciable and do not
(c) Only three require any legislation for their
(d) None implementation.

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78. Consider the following statements : 80. Consider the following pairs :

Statement-I : Space missions Purpose of the

In India, Parliament has the authority to in news Mission

impose penalties or punishments for 1. Europa Clipper - To explore one

disrespecting the National Flag and of Jupiter’s

National Anthem. largest moons

Statement-II : 2. VIPER - To measure the

Part IV-A of the Constitution of India mass of

incorporates appropriate penalties or Dimorphos

punishments for failing to adhere to the asteroid

Fundamental Duties. 3. Hera mission - To explore the

moon’s south
Which of the following is correct in respect of
pole
the above statements ?
4. Martian Moon - To study Phobos
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
eXploration and Deimos,
correct and Statement-II is the correct
mission Mars’ moons.
explanation for Statement-I.
How many of the pairs given above are
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
correct?
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
(a) Only one
explanation for Statement-I.
(b) Only two
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(c) Only three
incorrect.
(d) All four
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is

correct.
81. Consider the following ways of losing
Citizenship :
79. "To promote harmony and the spirit of
1. Renunciation
common brotherhood amongst all the people
2. Termination
of India and to renounce practices derogatory
3. Deprivation
to the dignity of the women" is a provision
How many of the above procedures are
made in the :
mentioned in the Indian Constitution ?
(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(a) Only one
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(b) Only two
(c) Fundamental Rights (c) All three
(d) Fundamental Duties (d) None

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82. Which of the following are the reasons for a 85. The enforcement of which of the following

country to draft a Constitution ? provisions in part III of the Constitution of

India is within the exclusive jurisdiction of the
1. It gives a foundational structure for its
Parliament ?
political community. 1. Providing indemnity to any government
2. It upholds human rights and democratic servant for actions taken during the
operation of martial law.
values
2. Prescribing punishments for trafficking in
3. It provides a framework for socio-economic
human beings
development. 3. Mandating residence as a requirement for
4. It helps in separating and distributing certain appointments in a state
Select the correct answer using the code given
power or authority among the institutions
below :
of the government.
(a) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the codes (b) 1 and 3 only
given below : (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

86. Which Article of the Constitution of India
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 enshrines justice in all forms : social, political,

(d) 1 and 4 only and economic?

(a) Article 38
(b) Article 39
83. The provisions in the Second Schedule of the (c) Article 39A
Constitution of India are related to the (d) Article 45

emoluments, allowances and privileges of

87. Which one of the following directives is not
(a) The Prime Minister of India
included in Part IV of the Constitution of
(b) The President of India India?
(c) The Attorney General of India (a) Protecting SC/ST communities from social
injustice and all forms of exploitation
(d) All of the above
(b) Nurturing the educational interests of SC,
ST and other weaker sections of the
84. The “Marcos Commandos” recently seen in society
news are the special operations unit of (c) Granting reservations for SC/ST
communities in appointments to public
(a) Indian Air Force
services
(b) Indian Army
(d) Promoting the economic interests of SC,
(c) Indian Navy ST and other weaker sections of the
(d) Border Security Force society

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88. Consider the following statements with respect 91. Which of the following statement is correct
to Open General Export Licences (OGEL) : regarding the “basic structure doctrine” as a
1. The primary aim of the OGEL is to give a
principle of judicial review in the Indian
boost to the defence exports of India.
Constitution ?
2. Both Russia and the United States of
America are included in the destination (a) It is in accordance with the principle of
allowed under OGEL. ‘procedure established by law’.
Which of the statement(s) is / are correct ?
(b) It assumes the power of judging the
(a) 1 only
wisdom of the sovereign legislature
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) It is consistent with the principle of ‘the

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 due process of law’

(d) It accepts the theory that the legislature is

89. Which of the following is the main reason to
the supreme law-making authority
adopt the fundamental duties in the Indian
Constitution ?
(a) It was added because duties are lifelines of 92. The Chin Kuki community recently seen in the

Democracy. news belongs to which of the following Indian

(b) It was added due to Mahatma Gandhi's states ?
insistence during the national movement.
(a) Arunachal Pradesh
(c) It was added to remind the moral
(b) Assam
obligations of all citizens.
(d) It was added to draw inspiration from (c) Nagaland
Japan's successful model of Constitution. (d) Manipur

90. Which of the following are the reasons for

93. Which of the following best describes the
making the Directive Principles of the State
policy non-justiciable in nature ? relationship between Fundamental Rights and

1. Due to the tough stand of the Supreme Directive principles ?

Court (a) The Directive principles always get priority
2. Lack of sufficient funds in the
over Fundamental Rights
Governments
(b) The Directive principles run subsidiary to
3. Huge diversity of the society
Select the correct answer using the code given the Fundamental Rights
below : (c) The Directive principles may get priority
(a) 2 only
over Fundamental Rights in some cases
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) The Fundamental Rights never get priority
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only nor subsidiary to the Directive principles

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94. Consider the following statements : Codes :
1. A person arrested under preventive (a) A –2; B–4; C– 3; D– 1
detention shall have the right to consult (b) A –1; B–3; C– 4; D– 2
and defend by a legal practitioner. (c) A –2; B–3; C– 4; D– 1
2. Preventive Detention included in the (d) A –1; B–4; C– 3; D– 2
Fundamental Rights is available to both
citizens and Foreigners. 96. Consider the following statements with respect
Which of the statements given above is/are to Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar :
correct ? 1. This award is the highest civilian honour
(a) 1 only for children in India.
(b) 2 only 2. It is awarded annually only to children in
(c) Both 1 and 2 the age group of 5-18 years.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. This award is instituted by the Ministry of
Youth Affairs and Sports.
95. Match List-I (Acts of Colonial Government of How many of the statement(s) given above
India) with List-II (Provisions) and select the is/are correct ?
correct answer using the codes given below (a) Only one
the lists. (b) Only two
List-I List-II (c) All three
A. Pitt’s India 1. The act provided for (d) None
Act of 1794 the establishment
of a Joint public 97. Consider the following statements :
service commission. Statement 1 :
B. Charter Act of 2. It led to the Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the
1833 establishment of Constitution to all persons without any
dual government discrimination.
through the court Statement 2 :
of directors and Fundamental Rights prevent the
board of control establishment of an authoritarian and
C. Government 3. Bicameralism and despotic rule in the country.
of India Act of direct elections Which one of the following is correct in respect
1919 were introduced for of the above statements ?
the first time in the (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
country. correct and Statement-II is the correct
D. Government 4. For the first time, explanation for Statement-I.
of India Act of the legislation (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
1935 established the correct and Statement-II is not the correct
government of India explanation for Statement-I.
with power over the (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
whole British- incorrect.
controlled territory (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is
in India. correct.

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98. Match List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) 99. Consider the following information :
with List-II (Provisions) and select the correct Constitution Present in Description
answer using the codes given below the lists : Objectives Constitution
List-I (Article List II (Provisions) 1. Democracy In original The Head of
of Indian Constitution the State is
Constitution) an elected

A. Article-29(2) 1. Minorities based on person

2. Socialist Added promoting
language, shall have
through the social change
the right to establish
Amendment to end all
and administer
forms of
educational
inequality
institutions of their
3. Republic In original derives its
choice
Constitution authority
B. Article-30 2. No citizen shall be
from the will
denied admission
of the people
into any educational 4. Secular Added freedom to
institution receiving through the profess,
aid out of State Amendment preach and
funds on grounds of practice any
language. religion
C. Article-27 3. A religious In how many of the above rows is the given
denomination shall information correctly matched ?
have the right to (a) 1 and 3
establish and (b) 2 and 4
maintain institutions (c) 2 and 3
for religious and (d) 1 and 4
charitable purposes
D. Article-26(a) 4. No person shall be 100. With reference to the 'Agreement on

compelled to pay any Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear

Installations and Facilities,' consider the
taxes for the
following statements :
promotion or
1. It is a bilateral pact signed between India
maintenance of any
and Pakistan in 1988.
religious
2. Under this agreement, both countries
denomination.
must notify each other about their nuclear
Codes :
facilities every year.
A B C D
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
(a) 2 1 4 3
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 4 2 1 (b) 2 only
(c) 2 1 3 4 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 4 3 1 2 (d) Neither 1 and 2

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