1. With reference to the qualifications for 3. Consider the following statements regarding 5.

nts regarding 5. Who among the following may be provided 7. Consider the following statements with

election as Vice-President, consider the the Bharat Ratna Award: representation in a municipality by the state reference to the tribunals in India:

following statements: 1. The award can be conferred on Indian legislature? 1. The Tribunals were not part of the

citizens only. 1. Person having special knowledge or Original Indian constitution.

1. He should be naturalized citizen of
experience in municipal administration 2. Appeal against the tribunal orders only
India. 2. The award amounts to a title under
without the right to vote in the meetings lies at the Supreme Court.
2. He should have completed 35 years of Article 18 (1) of the constitution and can
of the municipality. Which of the statements given above is/are
age. be used as a suffix or prefix to the
2. The members of Lok Sabha and the state correct?
3. He should be qualified for election as a awardees’ name.
legislative assembly representing (a) 1 only
3. The recipient of the award receives a
member of the Lok Sabha and Rajya (b) 2 only
constituencies comprising wholly or
Sanad (certificate) signed by the (c) Both 1 and 2
Sabha. partly the municipal area.
President, a medallion, and a monetary (d) Neither 1 nor 2
How many of the above statements are 3. The members of the Rajya Sabha & the
grant of Rs 25 Lakhs.
correct? state legislative council registered as
How many of the statements given above are 8. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) Only one electors within the municipal area.
correct? Governor:
(b) Only two Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Only one 1. The President may transfer a governor
(c) All three given below.
(b) Only two appointed to one state to another state
(d) None (a) 1 only
for the rest of the term.
(c) All three (b) 1 and 3 only
2. A Governor cannot hold the office
(d) None (c) 2 and 3 only
2. Consider the following statements with beyond his term of five years.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
reference to the reservation of seats under 3. The Constitution does not lay any
4. Consider the following situations/scenarios:
the PESA Act, 1996: grounds upon which a governor may be
1. When no party has a clear majority in 6. Consider the following statements:
removed by the President.
1. The reservation of seats for the
the Lok Sabha. 1. The Judges of the Supreme Court are
4. A Governor whose term has expired
scheduled tribes in every panchayat in appointed by the President.
2. When the Prime Minister in office dies maybe reappointed in the same state or
scheduled areas cannot be less than half and there is no obvious successor. 2. The Judges of the High Courts are any other state.
of the total number of seats. 3. When no pre-poll alliance gets clear appointed by the Governors of the (a) Only one
2. All seats of chairpersons of panchayats majority in the Lok Sabha election. respective states. (b) Only two
at all levels have to be reserved for the In how many of the above situations/ 3. The Judges of both the Supreme Court (c) Only three
scheduled tribes. and the High Courts can only be (d) All four
scenarios the President may have to exercise
removed by an order of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are his discretion in the appointment of the
How many of the statements given above are 9. Which of the following maritime passages
correct? Prime Minister?
correct? separates India and Maldives?
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(a) only one (a) 8 degree channel
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(b) only two (b) 9 degree channel
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three
(c) All three (c) 10 degree channel
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None
(d) None (d) Duncan passage
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10. Consider the following statements regarding 12. Consider the following statements regarding 14. It is created for the administration of a town 17. Consider the following statements with
the impeachment of the President: which does not yet fulfill all the conditions reference to the composition of the Rajya
the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha:
necessary for the constitution of a Sabha:
1. He can be impeached for the violation of 1. The Speaker fixes the election date of municipality. It is neither an elected body, 1. All states are given equal representation
the Constitution which is defined in the nor a statutory body. But unlike the in the Rajya Sabha.
the Deputy Speaker and administers an
Constitution. municipality, it is an entirely nominated 2. The Fourth Schedule of the Constitution
oath to him after the election.
body, that is, all its members including the deals with the allocation of seats in the
2. The impeachment charges can be
2. The Deputy Speaker automatically chairman are nominated by the state Rajya Sabha to the states and union
initiated by Lok Sabha only.
government. territories.
becomes the chairman of the committee
3. The impeachment resolution should be The above description refers to which of the Which of the statements given above is/are
in which he is appointed as a member. correct?
passed by a majority of two-thirds of the following types of urban local bodies?
3. According to the Constitution the (a) Town Area Committee (a) 1 only
total membership in both houses.
(b) Notified Area Committee (b) 2 only
How many of the above statements are Speaker shall come from the ruling party
(c) Cantonment Board (c) Both 1 and 2
correct? whereas the Deputy Speaker from the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Port Trust
(a) Only one opposition party.
18. Consider the following statements :
(b) Only two How many of the statements given above 15. Which of the following individual privileges
1. The elusive binturong (bearcat) and the
is provided to the members of the state
(c) All three is/are correct? small-clawed otter, have recently been
legislatures?
(d) None recorded in Kaziranga National Park.
(a) Only one (a) Right to receive immediate information
2. They are categorized as 'critically
on the arrest and detention of a member.
(b) Only two endangered' under the IUCN list of
11. Consider the following statements with (b) Prohibition of being arrested or
(c) All three protected species.
subjected to legal proceedings within the
reference to the High Courts: Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None precincts of the House.
Statement-I: The salaries and the pensions of correct?
(c) Exemption from the jury service when
(a) 1 only
the Judges of the High Courts are Charged the state legislature is in session.
(b) 2 only
on the Consolidated Fund of India. 13. Which of the following accurately reflects (d) Institution of an inquiry or order the
(c) Both 1 and 2
Statement-II: The salaries and the pensions the fundamental objectives and essence of attendance of witnesses in the House.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
of the Judges of the High Courts are decided the Panchayati Raj system?
16. In the context of Indian polity, consider the 19. Consider the following statements with
by the Parliament. 1. Ensuring people's participation in following statements regarding the reference to the jurisdiction of a court:
Which one of the following is correct in developmental processes legislative assemblies: 1. The Original Jurisdiction means the
respect of the above statements? 1. The elections of the members are now power to hear such disputes in the first
2. Devolving power to grassroots levels
done through direct elections only. instance, not by way of appeal.
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
and enhancing community involvement 2. The 105th Amendment Act, 2019 ceased 2. The Exclusive Jurisdiction means no
correct and Statement-II is the correct the reservation of seats for the Anglo-
in decision-making other court can decide such disputes.
explanation for Statement-I Indian communities. 3. The High courts in India have the
3. Focusing on administrative delegation 3. The uniformity of representation across
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are original jurisdiction to decide on election
Select the correct answer using the code the different constituencies of a state is petitions in a parliamentary or assembly
correct and Statement-II is not the
mandated directly by the Consitution. election.
correct explanation for Statement-I given below:
How many of the statements given above are How many of the statements given above are
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (a) 1 and 2 only correct? correct?
incorrect (b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Only three (c) All three
is correct (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None (d) None

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20. With reference to the veto power of 23. The K Vijay Raghvan committee has been 26. Which of the following are chaired by the 29. With reference to the Vice-President,
president, consider the following pairs: set up to review the functioning of which of Prime Minister?
consider the following statements:
1. Qualified veto: can be overridden by the the following organisations? 1. NITI Aayog
legislature with a higher majority. 1. His ground of removal is mentioned in
(a) ISRO 2. National Integration Council
2. Suspensive veto: can be overridden by 3. Inter-State Council the Constitution.
(b) ED
the legislature with an ordinary majority.
(c) DRDO 4. Zonal Council 2. A formal impeachment is required for
3. Absolute veto: withholding of assent to
5. National Water Resources Council
the bill passed by the legislature. (d) CBI his removal.
Select the correct answer using the code
How many of the above pairs are correctly
given below. 3. Resolution of his removal is passed by
matched? 24. Regarding the Parliamentary System in
(a) Only one (a) 2 and 4 only the Rajya Sabha by special majority.
India, consider the following statements:
(b) Only two (b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
1. All ministers are collectively responsible How many of the above statements are
(c) All three (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
to the Parliament in general and to the correct?
(d) None (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Lok Sabha in particular.
(a) Only one
21. Consider the following statements regarding 2. Prime Minister is the leader of the 27. Consider the following pairs:
Adjournment sine die: Council of Ministers while Speaker is (b) Only two
Security force Guarding border
1. It is issued by the Presiding officer once the leader of the Parliament. 1. Border Security : Pakistan and (c) All three
the Governor prorogues the House. Which of the statements given above is/are Force Bangladesh border (d) None
2. It ends the session of the legislative
correct? 2. Indo-Tibetan : Nepal and Bhutan
assembly of the state.
(a) 1 only Border force border
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only 3. Sashastra : China border 30. With reference to the reservation of
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 Seema Bal constituencies, consider the following
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 4. Assam Rifles : Myanmar border
statements:
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the pairs given above are correctly
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 matched? 1. The Constitution currently mandates the
25. With reference to responsibility of ministers,
(a) 2 and 3 only reservation of seats in the Lok Sabha and
consider the following statements:
22. Consider the following conditions: (b) 1 and 2 only
1. Collective responsibility means that the State Legislative Assemblies only for the
1. Independently elected member joins any (c) 1 and 3 only
Cabinet decisions bind all cabinet
political party (d) 1 and 4 only SC, ST, and Anglo-Indian communities.
2. Member voluntarily gives up the ministers even if they differed in the
2. The provision of reservation of
membership of the political party cabinet meeting.
28. Consider the following:
3. Nominated member joins any political 2. President cannot remove a minister constituencies was initially made for a
1. Advisory jurisdiction
party after six months from the date of when the council of ministers enjoys the period of 10 years and the President can
2. Extraordinary power of special leave
taking the seat confidence of the Lok Sabha. 3. Judicial review decide to further extend it.
In how many of the above given conditions,
3. An order of the President for a public act How many of the powers or jurisdictions
members of Parliament or Legislative Which of the statements given above is/are
should be countersigned by a minister. mentioned above are common to both the
Assemblies can be disqualified on the
How many of the above statements are Supreme Court of the USA and the Supreme correct?
ground of defection under the tenth schedule
of the Indian Constitution? correct? Court of India? (a) 1 only
(a) Only one (a) Only one (a) Only one
(b) 2 only
(b) Only two (b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) All three
(d) None (d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None
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31. Consider the following statement regarding 33. Consider the following statements: 36. Consider the following statement: 38. Consider the following statements regarding
the government bodies: 1. The procedure for the election of Statement-I: A person who is not a member construction of Ayodhya’s Ram Temple :
members of the Rajya Sabha in the of either house of the state legislature can
1. Chief Minister is the chairman of the
1. The temple is being constructed fusing
Indian Constitution is borrowed from the also be appointed as a minister.
State planning board.
Statement-II: But within one month, he must Nagara and Dravida style architecture,
2. Chief Minister is a member of the South African Constitution.
become a member of either house of the respecting journey of Lord Rama from
Interstate Council and National 2. The provision for the nomination of
state legislature, otherwise, he ceases to be a
members to the Rajya Sabha is borrowed North to South.
Development Council. minister.
from the US Constitution. 2. The temple is being constructed
3. Chief Minister acts as a vice chairman of Which one of the following is correct in
Which of the statements given above is/are respect to the above statements?
the concerned zonal council for five completely using traditional and
correct? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
years. indigenous technology, avoiding use of
(a) 1 only correct and Statement-II is the correct
4. The Chairman of Joint Public Service iron or steel.
(b) 2 only explanation for Statement-I.
Commission is appointed by the
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Which of the statements given above is/are
Governor. correct and Statement-II is not the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 correct?
Which of the statements given above are correct explanation for Statement-I.
(a) 1 only
correct? (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
34. With reference to the Lok Adalats, consider
incorrect. (b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only the following statements:
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only 1. The Lok Adalats have the power of
is correct.
(c) 1 and 3 only summoning and enforcing the (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 4 only attendance of any witness and examining 37. Consider the following statements regarding
him/her on oath. the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the 39. Consider the following statements regarding
32. Consider the following statements with 2. No appeal shall lie to any court against state legislative assemblies:
the financial powers of the Governor:
reference to the interpretation of the Indian the award of the Lok Adalat. 1. In case of vacancy in both the offices, a
member appointed by the Governor 1. No demand for a grant can be made
Constitution by the Court: Which of the statements given above is/are
performs the duties of the Speaker. except on his recommendation.
1. Both, the Supreme Court and the High correct?
2. They are neither entitled to vote in the
Courts are competent authority to (a) 1 only 2. He can reserve the money bill for the
first instance nor provide a casting vote
interpret the Constitution. (b) 2 only consideration of the President.
when a resolution for their removal is
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Interpretation of the Supreme Court is under consideration. 3. He constitutes of finance commission
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. While the Deputy Speaker submits his
final while the interpretation of the High after every six years.
Courts is not final. resignation to the Speaker, the latter
Which of the following statements given
35. The Panama Canal, a vital waterway for does it to the Governor of the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are
international maritime trade, connects which How many of the statements given above above are correct?
correct?
of the following two major waterbodies? are not correct? (a) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only (a) Only one
(a) Mediterranean Sea and Atlantic Ocean (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) Only two
(b) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) All three (c) 1 and 2 only
(c) Atlantic Ocean and Pacific Ocean
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Persian gulf and Indian Ocean
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40. Consider the following statements regarding 42. In the context of Indian polity, consider the 45. Both India and Bangladesh are common 48. Which of the following statements
the powers of the President: following statements regarding the term members of which of the following is not correct about the abolition or creation
1. He appoints the Prime Minister and the Cabinet: international groupings? of the legislative council in states?
other ministers. 1. It was not mentioned in the original 1. BIMSTEC 1. Parliament can abolish or create a
constitution. 2. SAARC
2. He can seek any information relating to Legislative Council after a resolution is
2. Its powers and functions are not defined
the proposals for legislation from the 3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
in the constitution. passed by the concerned Legislative
Prime Minister. (SCO)
Which of the statements given above is/are Assembly.
3. He decides on questions related to 4. Colombo Security Conclave
correct? 2. The resolution must be passed by the
disqualifications of members of the Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only State Legislative Assembly by a special
given below.
Parliament in consultation with the (b) 2 only majority.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
Election Commission.
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only 3. The act for the creation or abolition of
How many of the above are the executive (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only the council by parliament is considered a
powers of the President?
43. Consider the following statements with (d) 2, 3 and 4 only constitutional amendment under Article
(a) Only one
reference to the High Courts: 265.
(b) Only two
1. The jurisdiction and powers of a High 46. In context of urban local government, Select the correct answer using the code
(c) All three
Court can be enhanced both by the consider the following statements: given below.
(d) None Parliament and the state legislature. 1. Four-fifths of the members of the (a) 1 only
2. The Parliament can exclude the District Planning Committee should be (b) 1 and 2 only
41. Consider the following statements regarding jurisdiction of a High Court from any indirectly elected. (c) 2 and 3 only
the bills passed by the state legislatures: Union territory.
2. Two-thirds of the members of the
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 3 only
Statement-I: The President has the power to Metropolitan Planning Committee
exercise pocket veto over those bills that correct?
should be directly elected.
(a) 1 only 49. Consider the following statements:
have been reconsidered by the state Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only Statement-I: A High Court in India has the
legislature. correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
Statement-II: The Constitution does not power to review and correct its own orders
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
make it obligatory for the President to give (b) 2 only or judgements.
assent to the reconsidered bills of the state (c) Both 1 and 2 Statement-II: All the High Courts in India
44. With reference to the Council of Ministers,
legislature. consider the following statements: (d) Neither 1 nor 2 are Courts of Record.
Which one of the following is correct in 1. The total number of ministers, including Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? the Chief Minister in the Council of 47. Which of the following types of urban local respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Ministers in the state shall not exceed bodies is/are created by an act of the State (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
20% of the total number of members of Government?
correct and Statement-II is the correct correct and Statement-II is the correct
the legislative assembly of that state. 1. Port Trust
explanation for Statement-I. explanation for Statement-I
2. The number of ministers, including the
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 2. Town Area Committee (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Chief Minister in a state shall not be less
correct and Statement-II is not the 3. Cantonment Board
than 12. correct and Statement-II is not the
correct explanation for Statement-I. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is given below.
correct? (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(a) 2 and 3 only
incorrect. (a) 1 only incorrect
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 3 only
is correct.
(d) 2 only is correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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50. Which of the following features make 53. Consider the following statements about 55. NexCAR19 therapy is sometimes mentioned 58. Consider the following pairs:
elections in India free and fair? Legislative Council: Military Exercises Countries
in the news with reference to which one of
1. Independence of Election Commission 1. Sada Tanseeq : India and UAE
1. The legislative council of a state
2. Universal Adult Franchise the following diseases? : India and Saudi
participates in election of the President 2. Desert Cyclone
Arabia
3. Use of VVPAT in the voting process. (a) AIDS
of India and representatives of the state 3. Al Najah : India and Oman
Select the correct answer using the code
(b) Cancer 4. Ekuverin : India and Maldives
given below. in Rajya Sabha.
How many of the pairs given above are
(a) 1 only 2. The council can discuss the budget and (c) Covid-19 correctly matched?
(b) 1 and 2 only vote on the demand for grants. (a) Only one
(d) Tuberculosis
(c) 2 and 3 only (b) Only two
3. The council cannot remove the council
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Only three
of minister by passing no-confidence (d) All four
56. The Corruption Perception Index is released
51. Consider the following statements: motion.
by which of the following organizations? 59. Consider the following statements with
1. Article 1 of Indian Constitution How many of the above statements are
reference to the District Judges:
explicitly mention and define correct? (a) Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 1. The appointment of the District Judge
‘federalism’ in India. shall be made by the Governor of the
(a) Only one (b) Economic Intelligence Unit
2. Supreme Court in Bommai Case (1994) state.
(b) Only two (c) Transparency International 2. The administrative control over the
characterized federalism as basic feature
(c) All three District Courts is vested with the
of constitution. (d) The Organization for Economic
Governor of the respective state.
3. Committed judiciary is the feature of (d) None
Cooperation and Development (OECD) 3. A District Judge does not have the
Indian Federalism. power to award a death sentence.
How many of the above statements are 54. Consider the following statements regarding How many of the above given statements are
correct? correct?
the Advocate general of the state: 57. Consider the following statements:
(a) Only one (a) Only one
1. He is appointed by the President of India 1. President may give his assent to the bill (b) Only two
(b) Only two
upon the recommendation of the (c) All three
(c) All three 2. President withhold his assent to the bill (d) None
(d) None Governor of the concerned state.
3. President may direct the Governor to
2. He must have held a judicial office for 60. Consider the following statements with
52. Consider the following: return all kinds of the bill for the reference to an acting judge in the High
five years or been an advocate of a High
1. Providing reservation of seats for Court:
Court for ten years. reconsideration of the state legislature. 1. The appointment of the acting Judge
backward classes in panchayats
3. He holds office during the pleasure of How many of the above alternatives are cannot last more than a period of two
2. Direct elections to all seats in
years or 62 years of age whichever is
panchayats at the village, intermediate the governor.
available to the President when a bill is less.
and district levels 4. His term of office is not fixed by the 2. One possible cause of such an
reserved by the Governor for his
3. Granting financial powers to Panchayat Constitution. appointment can be when a judge of that
How many of the above are compulsory consideration? high court is unable to perform the
How many of the statements given above are
provisions for states to implement under Part duties of his office due to absence.
correct? (a) Only one Which of the statements given above is/are
IX of the Constitution?
(a) Only one correct?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) Only two (c) All three (b) 2 only
(c) All three (c) Only three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All four
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61. The Mpemba effect is related to: 64. Consider the following statements with 67. Consider the following statements regarding 69. Consider the following statements with
reference to pressure group in India: reference to Plea Bargaining:
(a) Solar winds affecting the magnetic field the ‘Anti-Defection law’ in India:
1. Pressure groups attempt to influence
1. In India, Plea Bargaining is a legal right
of earth government policies. 1. The law applies only to the elected
2. Unlike political parties, pressure groups of the accused.
(b) Faster freezing of hot water compared to members of the parliament and
do not aim to directly control or share 2. Under the Indian legal system, it is
cold water political power. legislative assemblies.
available for all offenses that are
(c) AI sensitisation to dark skin compared to Which of the statements given above is/are
2. The decision of the speaker/chairman on punishable with imprisonment for a term
correct?
fair skin (a) 1 only the disqualification proceedings can be of seven years or less with a fine.
(d) None of the above (b) 2 only subjected to Judicial review. 3. The process of plea bargaining in India
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. The law provides a three-month is initiated by the accused.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
62. Recently in news, the Soligas and Yeravas timeframe for the presiding officer to
65. With reference to the Electoral Reforms, correct?
are related to: consider the following statements: take the decision in this regard.
(a) 1 only
(a) Foraging wild edibles 1. Persons in jail or police custody cease to How many of the statements given above (b) 3 only
be an elector therefore, they cannot
(b) Indigenous communities in western are not correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
contest elections.
ghats 2. The ceiling on election expenditure of (a) Only one (d) 1, 2 and 3
candidates for a Lok Sabha seat is
(c) Forgotten tribal languages (b) Only two
uniform across all states.
70. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Fossils found in exacavation at Kerala Which of the statements given above is/are (c) All three
correct? ‘Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported
(d) None
(a) 1 only Products (RoDTEP) scheme’ :
63. Consider the following statements with (b) 2 only
1. RoDTEP is based on the globally
(c) Both 1 and 2
reference to the President’s power to seek 68. Consider the following statements with accepted principle that taxes and duties
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
opinion or advise under Article 143 of the reference to the Permanent Lok Adalats: should not be exported.
Indian Constitution: 66. Consider the following statements about the 2. The RoDTEP scheme refunds the
1. The Permanent Lok Adalats have
Family Courts:
1. The President can seek opinion or advice embedded Central, State and local
1. It is mandatory for the State Government jurisdiction only over matters which are
to set up a Family Court for every city or duties/taxes to the exporters that were so
either from the Supreme Court or from a compoundable in nature.
town whose population exceeds ten lakh. far not being refunded.
Specific High Court. 2. Family courts in India have exclusive 2. The Permanent Lok adalats are
3. The Duty Scrips are non-transferrable.
2. None of the such opinions or advice jurisdiction over cases concerning established under Section 89 of the Code 4. The Duty Scrips can be used for the
family disputes, divorce, and related
rendered is/are binding in nature. matters. of Civil Procedure. payment of only the Basic Customs
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. The parties to a dispute before a Family Which of the statements given above is/are Duty.
Court do not have the right to be
correct? correct? How many statements given above are
represented by a legal practitioner.
How many of the statements given above correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
are not correct? (a) Only one
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Only two (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only three
(c) All three
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) All four
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71. The Idate commission, which was recently 74. In case when no party has a clear majority in 76. Consider the following statements in 79. Consider the following statements:
in news is related to: reference to legislative power of the
the assembly, the Governor may: Statement-I: The Indian states have no right
(a) Preparation of statewise list of castes Governor:
belonging to denotified & nomadic 1. Appoint the leader of the largest party or of territorial integrity.
1. He can appoint any member of the state
tribes
coalition in the assembly as the Chief Statement-II: Indian Federation is “an
legislative assembly to preside over its
(b) To study provision of reservation for
proceeding when the offices of both indestructible Union of destructible states”.
Marathas in OBC category Minister and ask him to seek a vote of
(c) To work with judiciary to develop a speaker and deputy speaker fall vacant. Which one of the following is correct in
confidence in the house within six weeks
mechanism of judicial accountability 2. He decides on the question of respect of the above statements?
(d) To recommend measures for full account only. disqualification of members of the state
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
convertability 2. The Constitution requires that a person legislature in consultation with the High
correct and Statement-II is the correct
must prove his majority in the legislative Court.
72. The Indian government recently signed an
3. He can nominate one-twelfth of the explanation for Statement-I.
agreement to acquire five lithium brine assembly before he is appointed as the
members of the state legislative Council. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
blocks for exploration and development in
Chief Minister. How many of the statements given above are
Argentina. In this context, consider the correct and Statement-II is not the
following statements about lithium: Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct explanation for Statement-I.
1. It is the lightest metal in the periodic (a) Only one
correct? (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
table and is popularly known as white (b) Only two
gold. (a) 1 only (c) All three incorrect.
2. Argentina, Peru, and Chile form the part
(b) 2 only (d) None (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
of the lithium triangle where more than
50% of lithium deposits are (c) Both1 and 2 is correct.
concentrated. 77. Which of the following items have been
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. No deposits of lithium have been placed in the eleventh schedule of the
discovered in India so far. constitution? 80. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are 75. Consider the following with reference to the 1. Agriculture the state executive:
correct? 2. Primary and secondary school education
removal of the Judges of the Supreme Court 1. The Governor is part of permanent
(a) 1 only
3. Khadi, village and cottage industries
(b) 1 and 2 only executive as he can only be removed by
and of the High Courts: 4. Public distribution system
(c) 2 and 3 only the state legislature by a special
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Proved misbehaviour Select the correct answer using the code
given below. majority.
2. Incapacity
73. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 (a) 1, 2 and 4 only 2. The Chief Secretary of the state is part
provides for which of the following? 3. Violation of the Constitution
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only of the political executive as he can be
1. Preparation of electoral rolls According to the Indian Constitution, how (c) 1 and 3 only
2. Procedures for delimitation of removed or transferred based on the
many of the causes mentioned above are (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
constituencies decisions of the state government.
3. Disqualifications for membership of grounds for the removal of the Judges of the
78. The Ethics Committee of Lok Sabha can be Which of the statements given above is/are
state legislature
Supreme Court and the High Courts? best categorized as: correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. (a) Only one (a) Committee to Inquire (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Committee to Scrutinise and Control
(b) Only two (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Committee relating to House-Keeping
(c) 3 only (c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Committee relating to the day-to-day
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None business of the House (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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81. Union executive consists of the: 83. Consider the following statements with 85. Consider the following statements regarding 87. Considerthe following statements:

1. President the ordinance making power of the 1. India is considered a federal system but
reference to the ordinance-making power of
has a strong Centre.
2. Lok-Sabha speaker the President: Governor:
2. The states are given representation in the
3. Prime Minister 1. He can promulgate ordinances when the
1. It cannot be issued retrospectively. Rajya Sabha on the basis of population.
4. Council of ministers state legislative assembly (in case of a Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It cannot alter or amend a tax law.
5. Solicitor General of India unicameral legislature) or any of the one correct?
3. It cannot be issued to amend the (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code house of state legislature (in case of a
Constitution. (b) 2 only
given below. bicameral legislature) is not in session.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1, 3 and 4 only How many of the above statements are
2. These ordinances must be approved by (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only correct? the state legislature within six months
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) Only one 88. Consider the following statements with
from its reassembly.
reference to the supervisory jurisdiction of
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (b) Only two Which of the statements given above
the High Courts:
(c) All three is/are not correct? 1. Military courts or Tribunals are
82. Consider the following statements regarding (a) 1 only exempted from such supervisory
(d) None
the selection of members for the legislative jurisdictions.
(b) 2 only
council: 2. An aggrieved party must have to file an
(c) Both 1 and 2
84. Regarding the Chief Minister, consider the application before the High Court for it
1. One-sixth of members are nominated by
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 to exercise such jurisdiction.
Governor from amongst persons who following statements:
3. It covers only judicial superintendence,
have a special knowledge or practical 1. He is the de jure head of the state not administrative superintendence.
86. In the context of Rajya Sabha, consider the
experience of literature, science, art, government. How many of the statements given above are
following statements:
incorrect?
cooperative movement and social 2. He is the leader of the ruling party in the 1. The Rajya Sabha is a continuing (a) Only one
service.
state legislative assembly. chamber and not subject to dissolution. (b) Only two
2. One-third of the seats are reserved for (c) All three
3. Council of Ministers remains in power 2. The Constitution has fixed the term of
the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe (d) None
until the next Chief Minister is elected office of members of the Rajya Sabha to
community.
after the resignation of the Chief be six years. 89. Consider the following:
3. The constitution authorize parliament to
3. One-third of its members retire every 1. Legislative Action
frame a law for the election of the minister.
second year. 2. Executive Action
members to legislative council. How many of the statements given above are 3. Administrative Action
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the above statements are correct? How many of the cases mentioned above
correct? Judiciary can invoke Judicial Review
correct? (a) Only one
(a) 1 and 2 only jurisdiction?
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one
(b) Only two (b) Only two
(c) All three (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) All three (c) All three
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None (d) None
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90. The 'Alliance for Global Good- Gender 93. Consider the following statements in respect 95. Consider the following statements: 98. Consider the following:
Equity and Equality' is launched by which of of election to the Panchayati Raj institutions 1. A member of either house of the state 1. Arbitration.
of India : legislative assembly belonging to any
the following countries? 2. Mediation.
political party, who is disqualified on the
1. The chairperson of a panchayat at the 3. Plea bargaining.
(a) France ground of defection, shall also be
village level shall be elected in such disqualified to be appointed as a How many of the tools given above are not
(b) Germany manner as the state legislature minister. part of the Alternate Dispute Resolution
(c) Switzerland determines. 2. The council of ministers shall be mechanisms?
2. State Election Commissioner who is collectively responsible to the state
(d) India (a) Only one
legislative assembly.
responsible for conducting elections is (b) Only two
Which of the statements given above is/are
under the control of the Election correct?
91. Consider the following statements with (c) All three
Commission of India. (a) 1 only
reference to the Gram Nyayalayas: (d) None
3. Any person who is atleast 25 years or (b) 2 only
1. The presiding officer (Nyayadhikari) is above can contest the election for (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 99. Consider the following statements:
appointed by the state government in panchayat.
Statement-I: If a person is elected to both
consultation with the respective High How many of the above statements are 96. The Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, Houses of Parliament, he/she must intimate
correct? recently seen in the news, is located which
Court. within 10 days in which House he/she
(a) Only one of the following states of India?
2. The Gram Nyayalayas have the powers (a) Andhra Pradesh desires to serve.
(b) Only two
of both Criminal and Civil Courts. (b) Arunachal Pradesh Statement-II: The Constitution of India has
(c) All three
(c) Meghalaya explicitly prescribed the rule in that case.
3. The Gram Nyayalayas are established (d) None (d) Odisha
Which one of the following is correct with
under the Legal Services Authorities Act
94. Consider the following statements about 97. How many of the following provisions respect to the above statements?
1987.
Payment banks: regarding the state legislatures are derived (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
Which of the statements given above directly from the Constitution of India?
Statement-I: Payment banks are correct and Statement-II is the correct
is/are not correct? 1. Any member who has been absent for
differentiated banks conceptualised to explanation of.
sixty days without the permission of the
(a) 2 only promote financial inclusion in the country. House, must vacate his/her seat. (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(b) 3 only Statement-II: The main objective of payment 2. The maximum gap between the two correct, but Statement-II is not the
banks is to widen the spread of payment and sessions of a state legislature should not correct explanation of Statement-I.
(c) 1 and 2 only
be more than six months.
financial services to small businesses, low- (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Disqualification of a member for holding
income households, and migrant labor the office of Profit in a corporation incorrect.
workforce in a secure technology-driven having a 25% Government share. (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
92. The term ‘Zombie Virus’, recently in the environment. 4. To be qualified as a member of the State is correct.
news, is associated with: Which one of the following is correct in Assembly, a member must be an elector
for an assembly constituency in the
(a) Economic uncertainties arising out of reference to the above statements? 100. Dinesh Goswami Committee and Vohra
concerned state.
global conflicts. (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are Select the correct answer using the code Committee are related to:
correct and Statement-II is the correct given below. (a) Judicial Reforms
(b) Malware which recently targeted
explanation for Statement-I (a) Only one
government websites in India. (b) Centre-State Relations
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (b) Only two
(c) Only three (c) Electoral Reforms
(c) A different category of virus is correct and Statement-II is not the
(d) All four (d) Panchayati Raj Reforms
responsible for Neglected Tropical correct explanation for Statement-I
Diseases (NTDs). (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
incorrect
(d) Ancient viruses frozen in the permafrost
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
region.
is correct
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