UPSC Indian Polity and Civics Miscellaneous / विविध Question Bank

done Miscellaneous Topics Total Questions - 147

• question_answer1)
  In case of national emergency, the State Government
  A)
  cannot legislate done clear
  B)
  can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List done clear
  C)
  can legislate on the subjects in the State List done clear
  D)
  Legislative power is suspended done clear
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• question_answer2)
  Chairman of the Finance Commission must be:
  A)
  Qualified to be a High Court judge done clear
  B)
  A person with background of economics done clear
  C)
  A person in public affairs done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer3)
  President's Rule can be declared
  A)
  on the written advice of the Union Cabinet done clear
  B)
  only on the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State done clear
  C)
  if the President is satisfied that the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution done clear
  D)
  if a State ministry is defeated on the floor of the Legislative Assembly done clear
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• question_answer4)
   Impact of financial emergency excludes
  A)
  Union getting the power to issue directions to State to observe canons of financial propriety done clear
  B)
  President's power to direct a reduction in the salaries of Supreme Court and High Court judges done clear
  C)
  President's right to direct States to reserve even money bills for his consideration done clear
  D)
  President's power to suspend fundamental rights in Article 19 done clear
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• question_answer5)
  The Constitution envisages
  A)
  two types of civil services administrative and police done clear
  B)
  two types of civil services Indian and provincial done clear
  C)
  three types of civil services : all-India, central and regional done clear
  D)
  three types of civil services : all-India, central and state done clear
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• question_answer6)
  Composition of the UPSC is
  A)
  laid down in the Constitution done clear
  B)
  determined by Parliament done clear
  C)
  determined by the President done clear
  D)
  determined by the Chairman of UPSC done clear
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• question_answer7)
  Members of a State Public Service Commission can be removed by the
  A)
  Governor on a report by the Supreme Court done clear
  B)
  Governor on a resolution passed by the Parliament done clear
  C)
  President on a report by the Supreme Court done clear
  D)
  President on a resolution passed by the Parliament done clear
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• question_answer8)
  Resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member is addressed to the
  A)
  President done clear
  B)
  Governor of the state done clear
  C)
  Chief Justice of India done clear
  D)
  Chief Minister of the state done clear
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• question_answer9)
  A Joint Public Service Commission may be set up for two or more States
  A)
  if the Parliament provides for it after Rajya Sabha resolves to that effect done clear
  B)
  only if the States are very small done clear
  C)
  if the State Legislatures approve of the decision done clear
  D)
  if the Parliament provides for it after a resolution to that effect is passed by the State done clear
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• question_answer10)
  Which statement is/ are false?
  A)
  Supreme Court can appoint officers of the Court after consulting the UPSC done clear
  B)
  Joint Public Service Commission member retires at 62 years done clear
  C)
  UPSC may in case of a parliament resolution agree to serve the needs of a State done clear
  D)
  Public Service Commissions are to be consulted on matters relating to system of recruitment to civil posts done clear
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• question_answer11)
  System of representation used in India for elections of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies is
  A)
  proportional representation done clear
  B)
  territorial representation done clear
  C)
  functional representation done clear
  D)
  none of the above done clear
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• question_answer12)
  Constitution stipulates that
  A)
  Election Commission may consist of a Chief Election Commissioner and not more than three other Election Commissioners done clear
  B)
  when any other Election Commissioner is appointed the Chief Election Commissioner shall act as Chairman of the Election Commission done clear
  C)
  Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Supreme Court done clear
  D)
  Supreme Court may set aside an election on the ground that the electoral roll was defective done clear
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• question_answer13)
  Permission for the use of English for official purposes was extended beyond the fifteen years initially allowed by the Constitution through
  A)
  a Constitutional amendment done clear
  B)
  an act of Parliament done clear
  C)
  President's order done clear
  D)
  a government order done clear
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• question_answer14)
  The Constitution protects the interests of the Anglo-Indian community by
  A)
  Reserving seats for them in the defence forces done clear
  B)
  Reserving seats for them in the services and legislatures done clear
  C)
  Reserving seats for them in the Indian Army done clear
  D)
  authorizing the President to nominate two members of the community to the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer15)
  Election Commission holds election for the:
  A)
  Parliament done clear
  B)
  Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies done clear
  C)
  Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and State Legislative Councils done clear
  D)
  Parliament, State Legislatures and elections of President and the Vice President done clear
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• question_answer16)
  Who, under the anti-defection act, is the final authority to decide whether a member of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification?
  A)
  Speaker of the House done clear
  B)
  President of India done clear
  C)
  Central Election Commission done clear
  D)
  High Court of the State done clear
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• question_answer17)
  After the Constitutional Amendment to the Anti-Defection As in 2003,
  A)
  a merger is no longer valid even if 2/3 of the members cc a political party join another party done clear
  B)
  a split of a legislature party is invalid even if 1/3 of the party leaves done clear
  C)
  a defector has to resign and cannot stand for re-election till the term of the legislature ends done clear
  D)
  all the above have been legislated done clear
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• question_answer18)
  National Commission for Backward Classes
  A)
  has been set up by a Constitutional decree done clear
  B)
  has three members done clear
  C)
  has the powers of a civil court done clear
  D)
  is a permanent body whose members enjoy a four-year term done clear
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• question_answer19)
  A political party that loses recognition still retains its symbol
  A)
  for two years done clear
  B)
  for six years done clear
  C)
  till the next elections done clear
  D)
  only so far as another party does not claim it done clear
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• question_answer20)
  For recognition as a state party, a political party
  A)
  must secure at least 6% of valid votes in the general elections in the state plus two seats in the State Assembly done clear
  B)
  must win at least six seats in the State Assembly done clear
  C)
  must secure at least 2% of the valid votes polled in the state's elections to the Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  get at least 11 MPs in the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer21)
  Which statement correctly describes the 4th Schedule of the Constitution of India?
  A)
  It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the states done clear
  B)
  It contains the languages listed in the Constitution done clear
  C)
  It contains the provisions relating to administration of tribal areas done clear
  D)
  It allocates seats in the Council of States done clear
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• question_answer22)
  Proclamation of emergency by the President
  A)
  Cannot apply to J&K done clear
  B)
  Is effective in J&K only with concurrence of the State Legislature done clear
  C)
  Apply to J&K after endorsement by the Governor done clear
  D)
  Has to be separately issued done clear
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• question_answer23)
  State Election Commissioner can be removed from office
  A)
  only by the Governor done clear
  B)
  in the same manner and grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Court done clear
  C)
  only the President on the advice of the Chief Justice of the state done clear
  D)
  in the same manner as the Vice President of India done clear
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• question_answer24)
  Single-member constituency system means
  A)
  a constituency having only one candidate done clear
  B)
  there can be only one voter in the constituency done clear
  C)
  a constituency which elects only one representative though there can be many candidates. done clear
  D)
  a constituency having only one political party to contest election done clear
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• question_answer25)
  For which one of the following reforms was a Commission set up under the Chairmanship of Veerappa Moily by the Government of India?
  A)
  Police Reforms done clear
  B)
  Tax Reforms done clear
  C)
  Reforms in Technical Education done clear
  D)
  Administrative Reforms done clear
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• question_answer26)
  The personnel system of any local authority, corporate body or public institution can be placed within the jurisdiction of the UPSC by
  A)
  President of India done clear
  B)
  Central Ministry of Personnel done clear
  C)
  Parliament done clear
  D)
  Supreme Court done clear
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• question_answer27)
  A Joint Public Service Commission can be created by:
  A)
  An order of the President done clear
  B)
  A resolution of the Rjya Sabha done clear
  C)
  An act of Parliament done clear
  D)
  A resolution of the concerned state legislatures done clear
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• question_answer28)
  According to the constitution of India, a new all India service can be instituted with the initiative taken by
  A)
  more than two-thirds of the states done clear
  B)
  The inter-states council done clear
  C)
  the Lok Sabha done clear
  D)
  The Rajya Sabha done clear
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• question_answer29)
  Which one of the following is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but followed as a convention?
  A)
  The Finance Minister is to be a member of the lower House done clear
  B)
  The Prime Minister has to resign if he loses majority in the lower house done clear
  C)
  All the parts of India are to be represented in the Council of Ministers done clear
  D)
  In the event of both the President and the Vice-President deemitting office simultaneously before the end of their tenure, the Speaker of the lower house of the Parliament will officiate as the President. done clear
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• question_answer30)
  The finance commission is constituted to recommend criteria for
  A)
  Framing a finance bill done clear
  B)
  preparing the annual budget of union government done clear
  C)
  Distribution of financial resources between union and the states done clear
  D)
  Auditing the receipts and expenditures of the union government done clear
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• question_answer31)
  Which of the following expenditures shall be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?
  A)
  The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his office done clear
  B)
  The emoluments and allowances of the Prime Minister and other expenditure relating to this office done clear
  C)
  The salaries and allowances of the chairman and the deputy chairman of the council of states done clear
  D)
  The salaries and allowances of the speaker and the deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer32)
  Whose duty is it to recommend to the President of India on the issue of the distribution and allocation of the net proceeds of taxes in the context of Centre-State fiscal relations?
  A)
  Planning commission done clear
  B)
  National Development Council done clear
  C)
  Union Ministry of Finance done clear
  D)
  Finance Commission done clear
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• question_answer33)
  With reference to Indian polity, which one of the following statements is correct?
  A)
  Planning Commission is accountable to the Parliament done clear
  B)
  President can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session done clear
  C)
  The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years done clear
  D)
  National Development Council is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the States done clear
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• question_answer34)
  From time to time, the Government of India approves various Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals. Which among the following bodies recommends this approval prior to the ministry of Finance/Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?
  A)
  National Development Council done clear
  B)
  Foreign Investment Promotion Board done clear
  C)
  Central Economic Intelligence Bureau done clear
  D)
  Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India done clear
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• question_answer35)
  The Primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to
  A)
  Distribution of revenue between the centre and the states done clear
  B)
  Prepare the Annual Budget done clear
  C)
  Advise the President on financial matters done clear
  D)
  Allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments done clear
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• question_answer36)
  With reference to Indian polity, which one of the following statements is correct?
  A)
  National Development Council (NDC) is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Minister of all the States done clear
  B)
  Planning Commission is accountable to State Legislature done clear
  C)
  President can make ordinance even when both house is in session done clear
  D)
  The minimum age to contest election for Member of Parliament is 40 years done clear
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• question_answer37)
  Five year plan in India is finally approved by:
  A)
  Union Cabinet done clear
  B)
  President done clear
  C)
  Planning Commission done clear
  D)
  National Development Council done clear
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• question_answer38)
  Financial distribution between the Union and the States takes places on the basis of the recommendation of
  A)
  The Planning Commission done clear
  B)
  The National Development Council done clear
  C)
  Inter-State Council done clear
  D)
  The Finance Commission done clear
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• question_answer39)
  The jurisdiction of the Finance Commission does not extend to:
  A)
  recommendation of the allocation of funds among the various heads of expenditure in the Union and State budgets done clear
  B)
  recommendation of the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes done clear
  C)
  recommendation of the allocation to the States of the respective shares of such tax proceeds done clear
  D)
  recommendation of the principles which govern the Grants-in-Aid of the revenue of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India. done clear
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• question_answer40)
  The strength of the UPSC
  A)
  has been permanently fixed by the Constitution done clear
  B)
  was determined by the Presidential Ordinance in 1952 done clear
  C)
  is determined by the Parliament done clear
  D)
  is determined by the President from time to time done clear
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• question_answer41)
  The members of UPSC hold office:
  A)
  for a term of six years or till they attain the age of 65 years done clear
  B)
  for a term of five years irrespective of the upper age limit done clear
  C)
  for a term of six years or till they attain the age of 62 years done clear
  D)
  during the pleasure of the President done clear
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• question_answer42)
  The members of the UPSC can be removal from their office during their tenure by
  A)
  the President done clear
  B)
  the Parliament done clear
  C)
  the President on the report of the Parliament done clear
  D)
  the President on the report of the Supreme Court of India done clear
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• question_answer43)
  The functions of the UPSC include
  A)
  conduct of examination for appointment to services of the Union done clear
  B)
  tendering of advice to the President in matters relating to the methods recruitment to civil services including promotion and disciplinary actions done clear
  C)
  tendering of advice to the President regarding the claims of a person regarding costs incurred by him in defending legal proceedings instituted against him in respect of acts done in execution of duties done clear
  D)
  all the above done clear
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• question_answer44)
  The UPSC submits an annual report of its work to
  A)
  the President      done clear
  B)
  the Cabinet Secretariat done clear
  C)
  the Home Minister    done clear
  D)
  Parliament done clear
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• question_answer45)
  A State PSC member resigns by writing a letter addressed to the:
  A)
  President                        done clear
  B)
  UPSC Chairman done clear
  C)
  Governor           done clear
  D)
  Chief Minister done clear
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• question_answer46)
  Why does the Constitution debar the Chairman of the UPSC from further employment either under the Government of India or the Government of a State?
  A)
  Because one cannot take up government post after the age of sixty-five years done clear
  B)
  To ensure the independence of the Commission done clear
  C)
  To ensure the dignity of the office of Chairman, UPSC done clear
  D)
  To make sure that the Commission does not become corrupt done clear
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• question_answer47)
  Which one of the following is not an All India Service?
  A)
  Indian Foreign Service done clear
  B)
  Economic Service done clear
  C)
  Indian Administrative Service done clear
  D)
  Indian Police Service done clear
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• question_answer48)
  The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as friend, philosopher and guide of:
  A)
  the Public Accounts Committee done clear
  B)
  the Estimate Committee done clear
  C)
  the Committee on Public Undertaking done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer49)
  The independence of the Election Commission has
  A)
  by making the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner difficult done clear
  B)
  by not permitting any change in the salary and other service conditions of the Election Commissioner during his term done clear
  C)
  both the above provisions done clear
  D)
  by none of the above provisions done clear
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• question_answer50)
  The power to decide an election petition is vested in the
  A)
  Parliament done clear
  B)
  Supreme Court done clear
  C)
  Administrative Tribunal done clear
  D)
  Election Commissioner done clear
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• question_answer51)
  The power to set up a Administrative Tribunal for Ac adjudication of disputes relating to elections vested in:
  A)
  presidential proclamation done clear
  B)
  the appropriate legislature done clear
  C)
  special ordinances made for the purpose done clear
  D)
  any law made by the Election Commission done clear
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• question_answer52)
  The term of office, salaries, allowances and other conditions of the Chairman and other members of Finance Commission:
  A)
  have been specified in the Constitution done clear
  B)
  are determined by the President done clear
  C)
  are specified by the Finance Ministry done clear
  D)
  are determined by the Parliament from tune to time done clear
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• question_answer53)
  In which of the following states, it is constitutionally obligatory for the state to have a Minister for Tribal Welfare?
  A)
  Bihar                 done clear
  B)
  Madhya Pradesh done clear
  C)
  Orissa                done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer54)
  The recommendations of the Finance Commission are:
  A)
  binding on the President done clear
  B)
  not binding on the President done clear
  C)
  generally accepted as a matter of convention done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer55)
  Which of the following Central Pay Commission recommended that the membership of an unrecognized association by an employee should not be considered as disciplinary offence?
  A)
  Single Commission done clear
  B)
  Veradachariar Commission done clear
  C)
  Rabhubir Dayal Commission done clear
  D)
  Jagannath Das Commission done clear
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• question_answer56)
  In the constitution of India, the budget is known as the:
  A)
  Annual Financial Statement done clear
  B)
  Annual Budget Statement done clear
  C)
  Annual Revenues Statement done clear
  D)
  Annual Expenditure Statement done clear
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• question_answer57)
  Who prepares the Appropriation Accounts?
  A)
  The Planning Commission done clear
  B)
  The Public Accounts Committee done clear
  C)
  The Comptroller and Auditor-General done clear
  D)
  The Finance Minister. done clear
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• question_answer58)
  Under the Comptroller and Auditor General of India there is in each state:
  A)
  Accountant General done clear
  B)
  Audit Chief General done clear
  C)
  Comptroller Accountant done clear
  D)
  Chief of the state Accounts done clear
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• question_answer59)
  What are the functions of the Finance Commission?
  A)
  The distribution between the union and states, on the net proceeds of taxes which are to be, or may be divided between them and the allocation between the states, of the respective shares of such proceeds. done clear
  B)
  Regarding the principles which should govern the grants- in-aid of the revenue of the states in need of such assistance out of the consolidated fund of India. done clear
  C)
  Any other matter referred to the Comnaassiea by the President in the interest of sound finance. done clear
  D)
  All of the above done clear
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• question_answer60)
  State funding of elections takes place in:
  A)
  U.S.A and Canada done clear
  B)
  Britain and Switzerland done clear
  C)
  France and Italy done clear
  D)
  Germany and Austria done clear
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• question_answer61)
  Who among the following has a right to speak and otherwise take part in proceedings of either House of Parliament and to be a member of any parliamentary committee but is not entitled to vote?
  A)
  Chairman, Finance Commission done clear
  B)
  The Attorney General done clear
  C)
  The Comptroller and Auditor General done clear
  D)
  The Chief Election Commissioner done clear
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• question_answer62)
  Which one among the following is not a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
  A)
  Auditing the transactions of Centre and state Governments relating to contingency funds and public accounts done clear
  B)
  Compiling the accounts of Defence done clear
  C)
  Auditing the accounts of institutions financed by the Government done clear
  D)
  Compiling the accounts of States done clear
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• question_answer63)
  Who of the following constitutes a Finance Commission for a State in India?
  A)
  The President of India done clear
  B)
  The Governor of the State done clear
  C)
  The Union Finance Minister done clear
  D)
  The Union Cabinet done clear
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• question_answer64)
  Who among the following can be the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?
  A)
  A Member of either House of Parliament done clear
  B)
  A Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India done clear
  C)
  A social worker actively involved in the promotion of human rights done clear
  D)
  Any sitting Judge of High Court or Supreme Court done clear
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• question_answer65)
  Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following?
  A)
  The National Development Council done clear
  B)
  The Inter-State Council done clear
  C)
  The Planning Commission done clear
  D)
  The Finance Commission done clear
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• question_answer66)
  Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under which one of the following Ministries?
  A)
  Ministry of Culture done clear
  B)
  Ministry of Home Affairs done clear
  C)
  (e) Ministry of Human Resource Development done clear
  D)
  Ministry of Information and Broadcasting done clear
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• question_answer67)
  Which one of the following Commissions is not provided in the Constitution of India?
  A)
  Planning Commission done clear
  B)
  UPSC done clear
  C)
  Finance Commission done clear
  D)
  Election Commission done clear
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• question_answer68)
  Which one among the following is not true of the Planning Commission?
  A)
  It is an advisory body and makes recommendations to the Cabinet done clear
  B)
  It is responsible for the execution of development programmes and plans done clear
  C)
  It is responsible for formulation of a plan for the most effective and balanced utilisation of the country's resources done clear
  D)
  It indicates the factors which tend to retard economic development done clear
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• question_answer69)
  The Chief Election Commissioner of India holds office for a period of
  A)
  six years done clear
  B)
  during the pleasure of the President done clear
  C)
  for 6 years or till the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier done clear
  D)
  for 5 years or till the age of 60 years, whichever is earlier done clear
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• question_answer70)
  Which one among the following is the distinguishing factor between a pressure group and a political party?
  A)
  Pressure groups are confined to a few, while political parties involve larger number of people done clear
  B)
  Pressure groups do not seek active political power, political parties do done clear
  C)
  Pressure groups do not politically motivate people, while political parties do done clear
  D)
  Political parties take political stance, while pressure groups do not bother about political issues done clear
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• question_answer71)
  Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language?
  A)
  The Supreme Court Rules, 1966 done clear
  B)
  A Legislation made by the Parliament done clear
  C)
  Article 145 of the Constitution of India done clear
  D)
  Article 348 of the Constitution of India done clear
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• question_answer72)
  Delimitation  of  constituencies  and  determination  of constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are done by
  A)
  Election Commission done clear
  B)
  Delimitation Commission done clear
  C)
  Planning Commission done clear
  D)
  Election Commission with the assistance of Delimitation Commission done clear
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• question_answer73)
  Which one among the following statements about the functioning of political parties in a democracy is not correct?
  A)
  Political parties give political education to the people done clear
  B)
  Political parties serve as a link between the government and the people done clear
  C)
  Political parties fight elections and try to get the maximum number of their candidates elected done clear
  D)
  None of the above done clear
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• question_answer74)
  Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice- Presidential Elections are settled by
  A)
  Election Commission of India done clear
  B)
  Joint Committee of Parliament done clear
  C)
  Supreme Court of India done clear
  D)
  Speaker of Lok Sabha done clear
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• question_answer75)
  The Planning Commission of India has been constituted
  A)
  under constitutional provision with specific mention for it done clear
  B)
  through an Act of Parliament done clear
  C)
  through a cabinet decision in this regard done clear
  D)
  through constitutional amendment done clear
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• question_answer76)
  The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the
  A)
  President of India done clear
  B)
  Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet done clear
  C)
  Election Commission of India done clear
  D)
  Parliament done clear
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• question_answer77)
  The primary function of the Finance Commission in India Is to:
  A)
  distribution of revenue between the Centre and the States done clear
  B)
  prepare the Annual Budget done clear
  C)
  advise the President on financial matters done clear
  D)
  allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments done clear
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• question_answer78)
  Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every state to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education?
  A)
  Article 349                     done clear
  B)
  Article 350 done clear
  C)
  Article 350-A                  done clear
  D)
  Article 351 done clear
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• question_answer79)
  Which one of the following duties is not performed by Comptroller and Auditor general of India?
  A)
  To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India done clear
  B)
  To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts done clear
  C)
  To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts done clear
  D)
  To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer done clear
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• question_answer80)
  With reference to Indian polity, which one of the following statements is correct?
  A)
  Planning Commission is accountable to the Parliament done clear
  B)
  President can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session done clear
  C)
  The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years done clear
  D)
  National Development Council is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the States done clear
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• question_answer81)
  Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?

  1. National Development Council

  2. Planning Commission

  3. Zonal Councils

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer82)
  Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India?
  A)
  The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission done clear
  B)
  The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States done clear
  C)
  The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned done clear
  D)
  Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission done clear
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• question_answer83)
  Which of the following are the State in which the Lok Ayukta Act includes the Chief Minister in its ambit?
  A)
  West Bengal and Kerala done clear
  B)
  Gujarat and Maharashtra done clear
  C)
  Madhya Pradesh and Orissa done clear
  D)
  Rajasthan and Kamataka done clear
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• question_answer84)
  If in an election to a State legislative assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that:
  A)
  the polling was very poor done clear
  B)
  the election was for a multi-member constituency done clear
  C)
  the elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal done clear
  D)
  a very large number of candidates contested the election done clear
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• question_answer85)
  Proportional representation is not necessary in a country where:
  A)
  there are no reserved constituencies done clear
  B)
  a two-party system has developed done clear
  C)
  the first past-post system prevails done clear
  D)
  there is a fusion of pesidential and parliamentary forms of government done clear
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• question_answer86)
  Finance Commission recommends:

  1. Determination of and principles guiding grant-in-aid

  2. Economy in expenditure

  3. Distribution of net proceeds of tax collection between Centre and States

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  3 only               done clear
  D)
  1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer87)
  Which one of the following is/ are all-India services?

  1. Indian Administrative Services

  2. Indian Foreign Service

  3. Indian Police Service

  4. Indian Defence Service

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer88)
  UPSC holds examinations for

  1. Central Services

  2. All India Services State

  3. services

  4. State services for two or more States jointly

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1 only               done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 done clear
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• question_answer89)
  A person is eligible to vote in the general elections if he or She

  1. is a citizen of India

  2. is not less than 21 years

  3. does not hold any office of profit under the Government

  4. is not disqualified on grounds of unsound mind

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1 and 2             done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer90)
  A political party is recognised by the Election Commission only .if

  1. it has engaged in political activity continuously for five years

  2. has returned at least one member of the Lok Sabha for every 25 members of that House or any fraction of that number elected from that State polled not less than 6% of total number of valid votes polled by its candidates during elections has contested elections in four or more states in three consecutive general elections

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  3 and 4 done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer91)
  Which of the following are national political parties?

  1. Congress (I)

  2. All India Muslim League

  3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  4. All India Forward Bloc

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only   done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1 and 2             done clear
  D)
  1, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer92)
  Which of the following political parties came into being before independence?

  1. Communist Party of India (Marxist)

  2. Communist Party of India

  3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

  4. Bharatiya Janata Party

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  D)
  2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer93)
  The Constitution seeks to protect the interests of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes by

  1. reservation of seats for them in the legislatures

  2. bestowal of special rights on the state to impose special restrictions on their rights for their advancement

  3. National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 3          done clear
  D)
  1 only done clear
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• question_answer94)
  Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the Election Law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 1996 :

  1. Any conviction for insulting the Indian National flag or the Constitution of India shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and state legislatures for six years from the date of conviction.

  2. There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to Lok Sabha.

  3. A candidate cannot stand for election from more than one parliamentary constituency.

  4. No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate.

  Which of the above statements are correct?
  A)
  2 and 3             done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer95)
  Which statements are correct about the rights of the District Council of an autonomous district? Council may make regulations to

  1. license money-lending business

  2. prescribe the maximum rate of interest to be charged by a money-lender

  3. prevent non-Schedule Tribe residents from carrying on business without a license

  4. do any of the above provided it is passed by a majority of 2/3 of the total membership of the District Council

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer96)
  National Commission of Scheduled Castes:

  1. has a chairperson, a vice chairperson and four other members

  2. the tenure of office of the chairperson is fixed as three years

  3. conditions of service of the members are as the President may by rule determine

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  3 only done clear
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• question_answer97)
  National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

  1. has a chairperson, a vice chairperson and four other members

  2. the tenure of office of the chairperson is fixed as three years

  3. conditions of service of the members are as the President may by rule determine

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2 done clear
  B)
                2 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  3 only done clear
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• question_answer98)
  Consider the following statements about the minorities in India:

  1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities.

  2. National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993.

  3. The smallest religious minority in India are Zoroastrians.

  4. Constitution of India recognises and protects religious and linguistic minorities.

  Which of these statements are correct?
  A)
  2 and 3             done clear
  B)
  1 and 4 done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer99)
  Article 164 of the Constitution provides for a minister in charge of tribal welfare in:

  1. Bihar

  2. Chhattisgarh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Odisha

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer100)
  A political party becomes a national party if:

  1. it is recognised as a State party in at least three States

  2. it wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three different States

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1 only done clear
  C)
  Neither 1 nor 2   done clear
  D)
  2 Only done clear
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• question_answer101)
  To be recognised as a State party, a political party should:

  1. win at least one seat for every 25 Lok Sabha seats, or any fraction thereof.

  2. secure 6% of valid votes polled in that State at a general election to the House of the People

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer102)
  According to the anti-defection law:

  1. it is not possible for 1/3 of a legislature party to go over to an other party claiming a 'split'.

  2. all disputes arising out of interpretation of the anti defection law are decided by the Election Commission.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only   done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer103)
  The UPSC derives its functions from which of the following sources?

  1. Constitution

  2. Parliamentary laws

  3. Executive rules and orders

  4. Conventions

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only done clear
  B)
                1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer104)
  Which of the following statements are correct?

  1. The Constitution does not fix the number of members of the UPSC.

  2. One-half of the members of the UPSC should be persons who have held office under the Government of India or of a state atleast for five years.

  3. The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 60 years.

  4. The salaries and allowances of the members of the UPSC are determined by the Parliament.

  5. The entire expanses of UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  2, 4 and 5                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 5 done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  1, 4 and 5 done clear
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• question_answer105)
  Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the prohibition, as to the holding of offices by members of Public Service Commissions on ceasing to be such members?

  1. The Chairman of the UPSC shall be ineligible for further employment either under the Government of India or under the government of a state.

  2. The Chairman of a SPSC shall be eligible for appointment as Chairman or any other memeber of the UPSC or as Chairman of any other SPSC, but not for any other employment either under the Government of India or under the government of a state.

  3. A member other than Chairman of the UPSC shall be eligible for appointment as Chairman of the UPSC or as Chairman of a SPSC, but not for any other employment, either under the Government of India or under the government of a state.

  4. A member other than Chairman of the SPSC shall be eligible for appointment as Chairman or any other member of the UPSC or as Chairman of that or any other SPSC, but not for any other employment either under the Government of India or under the government of a state.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer106)
  Which of the following statements related to the Central Administrative Tribunal are correct?

  1. It is a statutory body.

  2. Its members are drawn from administrative background only.

  3. It is not bound by the procedure prescribed in the code of civil procedure.

  4. Its jurisdiction covers the members of All India Services as well as Central Services and Central Government posts.

  5. It was setup in 1985.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  2, 3 and 5                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 3, 4 and 5      done clear
  D)
  2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer107)
  Which of the following civil services find mention in the Constitution?

  1. Indian Administrative Service

  2. Indian Forest Service

  3. Indian Police Service

  4. All-India Judicial Service

  5. Indian Foreign Service

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 3 done clear
  B)
                1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 3 and 5                      done clear
  D)
  1, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer108)
  Which of the following are not the concerns of the UPSC?

  1. Classification of services

  2. Promotion

  3. Training

  4. Disciplinary matters

  5. Talent hunting

  Which of the above is/are correct?
  A)
  2, 4 and 5                      done clear
  B)
  1, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 done clear
  D)
  1 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer109)
  Which of the following are correct with regard to the functions of the UPSC?

  1. To conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the Union.

  2. To assist states, if requested, in framing and operating schemes of joint recruitment for any services for which candidates possessing special qualifications are required.

  3. To advise the Union and state governments on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts.

  4. To present, annually, to the President a report as to the work done by it.

  Which of the following statements is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  1, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 4          done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer110)
  Consider the following functionaries:

  1. Cabinet Secretary

  2. Chief Election Commissioner

  3. Union Cabinet Ministers

  4. Chief Justice of India

  Their correct sequence, in order of precedence is
  A)
  3, 4, 2, 1                       done clear
  B)
  4, 3, 1, 2 done clear
  C)
  4. 3, 2, 1           done clear
  D)
  3, 4, 1. 2 done clear
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• question_answer111)
  Consider the following statements about the minorities in India:

  1. The government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities.

  2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993.

  3. The smallest religious minority in India are the

  Zoroastrians.

  4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities.

  Which of these statements are correct?
  A)
  2 and 3             done clear
  B)
  1 and 4 done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4          done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer112)
  Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission of India:

  1. Its Chairman must be retired Chief Justice of India.

  2. It has formations in each state as

  3. State Human Rights Commission

  4. Its powers are only recommendatory.

  5. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the Commission.

  Which of the above statements are correct?
  A)
  1, 2, 3 and 4      done clear
  B)
  2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer113)
  Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India.

  1. The representation of the People's Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties.

  2. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission.

  3. A national level political party is one which is recognized in four or more states.

  4. During the 1999 general elections, there were 6 national and 48 state level parties recognized by the Election Commission.

  Which of these statements are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 4                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 4             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer114)
  Consider the following statements with reference to India.

  1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries.

  2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court.

  3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.

  4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is 5 years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

  Which of these statements are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 4             done clear
  D)
  2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer115)
  Which of the following have recommended the establishment of public sector corporations?

  1. Administrative Reforms Commission

  2. Krishna Menon Committee

  3. Estimates Committee

  4. Arjun Sengupta Committee

  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 4             done clear
  D)
  1 and 2 done clear
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• question_answer116)
  Consider the following statements :

  1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during the Prime Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri.

  2. The Members for CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer117)
  Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of 'Inclusive Governance'?

  1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts Increasing the government spending on public health Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4          done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer118)
  Consider the following:

  1. Disputes with mobile cellular companies

  2. Motor accident cases

  3. Pension cases

  For which of the above are Lok Adalats held?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  1 and 2 done clear
  C)
  2 only               done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer119)
  Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extra- legal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India?

  1. The National Development Council

  2. The Governor's Conference

  3. Zonal Councils

  4. The Inter-State Council

  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  2 only done clear
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• question_answer120)
  Arrange the following stages in recruitment process in proper order?

  1. Selection

  2. Appointment

  3. Placement

  4. Certification

  5. Probation

  6. Orientation

  A)
  1, 4, 2, 6, 3, 5    done clear
  B)
  4, 1, 2, 6, 3, 5 done clear
  C)
  4, 1, 2, 5, 3, 6    done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 4, 6, 3, 5 done clear
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• question_answer121)
  Consider the following statements

  1. Report of the Administrative Reforms Commission. headed by late Morarji Desai, recommended the establishment of Lokpal and Lokayukta institutions.

  2. Lokpal is the highest institution in India to investigate corruption at higher places in Government.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer122)
  Which among the following statements with respect to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is/are correct?

  I. The procedure and grounds for his removal from the office are the same as of a Judge of Supreme Court.

  II. He prescribes the form in which accounts of the Union and the States are to be kept.

  Select the correct answer using the code given below
  A)
  I only                done clear
  B)
  II only done clear
  C)
  Both I and II                  done clear
  D)
  Neither I nor II done clear
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• question_answer123)

  Assertion [A] The number of the Members of the Union Public Service Commission is preserved in the Constitution of India.

  Reason (R) The Union Public Service Commission was constituted under the provisions in the Constitution of India.

  A)
  Bath A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A done clear
  B)
  Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A done clear
  C)
  A is true, but R is false done clear
  D)
  A is false, but R is true done clear
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• question_answer124)
  Consider the following statements

  1. The maximum number of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India is prescribed in the Constitution of India.

  2. The maximum number of the Members of the Unon Public Service Commission is prescribed in the Constitution of India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer125)
  Consider the following statements

  1. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are appointed by the President.

  2. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are eligible for further employment under the Government;

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer126)
  Consider the following statements with respect to the Attorney General of India

  1. He is appointed by the President.

  2. He must have the same qualifications as are required by a Judge of High Court.

  3. In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer127)
  Consider the following statements with respect to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

  1. He shall only be removed from office in like manner and on the ground as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

  2. He shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he has ceased to hold his office.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer128)
  Consider the following statements

  1. The Anti-Defection Law bans an elected member from voting against the explicit mandate of his/her party.

  2. The Anti-Defection provisions do not apply if one-third of the members of a party disobey the mandate of the party and constitute themselves as a separate party.

  Which of the statements) given above is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1 done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer129)
  Which one among the following is not a constitutional body in India?
  A)
  Comptroller and Auditor General done clear
  B)
  National Commissioner for religious and Linguistic Minorities done clear
  C)
  National Commission for Scheduled Castes done clear
  D)
  National Human Rights Commission in the eyes of the law. done clear
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• question_answer130)
  Which of the following statements relating to Comptroller and Auditor General in India is/are correct?

  1. He/She is not an officer of the Parliament but an officer under the President.

  2. He/She is an independent constitutional authority not directly answerable to the House.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer131)
  Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India?

  1. The National Development Council

  2. The Governor's Conference

  3. Zonal Councils

  4. Inter-State Council

  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  3 and 4             done clear
  D)
  4 only done clear
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• question_answer132)
  Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:

  1. He is appointed by the President of India

  2. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a judge of the Supreme Court

  3. He must be a member of either House of Parliament

  4. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament

  Which of these statements are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  land 3 done clear
  C)
  2, 3 and 4                      done clear
  D)
  3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer133)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission.

  2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India.

  3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 only done clear
  C)
  1 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer134)
  Which of the followings political parties is/are national political parties?

  1. Muslim League

  2. Revolutionary Socialist Party

  3. All India Forward Block

  4. Peasants and Workers Party of India

  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  3 only               done clear
  D)
  None done clear
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• question_answer135)
  Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India:

  1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties

  2. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission

  3. A national level political party is one which is recognized in four or more states

  4. During the 1999 general elections, there were six national and 48 state level parties recognised by the Election commission

  Which of these statement are correct?
  A)
  1, 2 and 4                      done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 4             done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer136)
  Consider the following statements with reference to India:

  1. The Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries

  2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court

  3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court

  4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier

  Which of these statements are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2 done clear
  B)
    2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  1 and 4             done clear
  D)
  2and4 done clear
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• question_answer137)
  Consider the following statements: The function(s) of the Finance commission is/are:

  1. to allow the withdrawal of the money out of the

  Consolidated Fund of India

  2. to allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes

  3. to consider applications for grants-in-aid from States

  4. to supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions

  Which of these statements is/are correct?
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  2 and 3 done clear
  C)
  3 and 4             done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer138)
  Consider the following tasks:

  1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections

  2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, state Legislatures and the Office- of the President and the Vice-President

  3. Giving recognition to political, parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election.

  4. Proclamation of final verdict in case of election disputes

  Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?
  A)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  B)
  2, 3 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1 and 3             done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer139)
  Consider the following statements:

  1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State.

  2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer140)
  In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Compii',;!]er and Auditor General (CAG)?

  1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency.

  2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee.

  3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to frame charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances.

  4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1, 3 and 4 only   done clear
  B)
  2 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2, 3 and 4 done clear
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• question_answer141)
  Consider the following statements : Attorney General of India can

  1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha

  2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha

  3. speak in the Lok Sabha

  4. vote in the Lok Sabha

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 only               done clear
  B)
  2 and 4 done clear
  C)
  1, 2 and 3                      done clear
  D)
  1 and 3 only done clear
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• question_answer142)
  The Departmental Committee of the Parliament of India on the welfare of the Schedule Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) shall

  1. examine whether the Union Government has secured due representation of the SCs and the STs in the services and posts under its control.

  2. report on the working of the welfare programmes for the SCs and the STs in the Union Territories.

  Select the correct answer using the codes given below
  A)
  Only 1               done clear
  B)
  Only 2 done clear
  C)
  Both 1 and 2                  done clear
  D)
  Neither 1 nor 2 done clear
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• question_answer143)
  With reference to Tinacnial Stability and Development Council', consider the following statements. (IAS Prelims 2016)

  1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.

  2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.

  3. It monitors macro-prudential supervision of the economy.

  Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2 only                  done clear
  B)
  3 only done clear
  C)
  2 and 3 only                  done clear
  D)
  1, 2 and 3 done clear
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• question_answer144)
  DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select correct answer using -fee codes gives below   

  List-I	List-II
  [A] Schedule	(1) Oath or affirmation
  [B] Schedule Three	(2) Details of seat allotted to States in Rajya Sabha
  [C] Schedule Four	(3) Administration and Control of scheduled areas
  [D] Schedule Five	(4) Salaries of President

  A)
  A - 1 ; B - 2 ; C - 3 ; D - 4 done clear
  B)
  A - 2 ; B - 3 ; C - 4 ; D - 1 done clear
  C)
  A - 4 ; B - 1 ; C - 2 ; D - 3 done clear
  D)
  A - 4 ; B - 2 ; C - 1 ; D - 3 done clear
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• question_answer145)
  DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select correct answer using -fee codes gives below

  List I (Events)	List II (Years)
  [A] Formation of the Bharatiya Janata Party	(1) 1990
  [B] Acceptance of the Mandal Commission report	(2) 1980
  [C] Formation of the first communist government in an Indian state	(3) 1957
  [D] Passing of the 42nd Amendment Act	(4) 1976
  	(5) 1947

  A)
              A-1       B-2       C-4       D-5 done clear
  B)
              A-1       B-2       C-3       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-2       B-1       C-3       D-4 done clear
  D)
              A-2       B-1       C-4       D-5 done clear
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• question_answer146)
  DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select correct answer using -fee codes gives below Match the following-

  List-I	List-n
  A. Third Pay Commission	1. Varadachariar
  B. First Pay Commission	2. Raghubir Dayal
  C. Fourth Pay Commission	3. Jagarmath Das
  D. Second Pay Commission	4. Singhal Rajamannar

             
  A)
              A-1       B-3       C-4       D-2 done clear
  B)
              A-3       B-2       C-1       D-4 done clear
  C)
              A-2       B-1       C-4       D-3 done clear
  D)
              A-2       B-3       C-4       D-1 done clear
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• question_answer147)
  DIRECTIONS: Match List-I with List-II and select correct answer using -fee codes gives below Consider the following statements about the Attorney-General of India?

  1. He is appointed by the President of India

  2. He has the right to take part in the proceeding of the Parliament.

  3. He has the right of audience in all courts in India.

  Which of the statements given above are correct?
  A)
  1 and 2             done clear
  B)
  1 and 3 done clear
  C)
  2 and 3             done clear
  D)
  All of these done clear
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