01.Vision Prelims Test 1 (2017)

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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2017 – Test – 2104 C

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1. Constitutionalism is a philosophy of limited 4. Which of the following words were added

government. Which of following features of by 42nd Amendment Act to the Preamble?

the Indian Constitution helps in enforcing 1. Socialist
this philosophy? 2. Secular
1. Fundamental Rights 3. Sovereign
2. Directive Principles of state policy 4. Integrity
3. Fundamental duties Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 5. Which of the following is/are correct about

the basic structure of the Indian

2. Which of the following is/are the defining Constitution?

features of the parliamentary form of (a) The basic structure of the Constitution
Government in India? has been defined under article 368.
1. Watertight separation of powers between
(b) The basic structure of the Constitution
executive, legislature and judiciary. can be abrogated by a constitutional
2. Executive being responsible to the amendment.

legislature. (c) Powers of the Supreme Court under
3. Division of powers between center and Articles 32 is not a part of the basic
structure.
state.
Select the correct answer using the code (d) None of the above.

given below. 6. With reference to provisions regarding
(a) 1 and 2 only citizenship in India, consider the following
(b) 1 and 3 only statements:

(c) 2 only 1. Indian Constitution identifies only the

(d) 2 and 3 only persons who became citizens of India at

its commencement but not subsequent to

3. Which of the following writs can be issued that.
against private individual as well as public 2. A person shall not be a citizen of India if
authority?
1. Habeas Corpus he/she has voluntarily acquired the
2. Mandamus citizenship of any foreign state.
3. Prohibition 3. Both Parliament and State legislature
Select the correct answer using the code have the power to make provisions
given below. regarding citizenship.
(a) 1 only Which of the above statements given above
(b) 2 only is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 2 and 3 only (d) None
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7. The rights provided in Part III of the 11. Which of the following Directive Principles
constitution are called Fundamental rights was/were added to the Constitution through
because: amendments?
(a) They place limitations on the powers of 1. To secure opportunities for healthy
the authority of the state. development of children.
(b) They are part of Human Rights that are 2. Equal pay for equal work for men and
declared by United Nations. women.
(c) They are guaranteed by the Fundamental 3. To promote equal justice and to provide
law of the land. free legal aid to the poor.
(d) They are guaranteed by nature for one Select the correct answer using the code
who has born as human being. given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
8. With reference to the members of constituent (b) 1 and 3 only
assembly, consider the following statements: (c) 3 only
1. Different communities were represented (d) 1, 2 and 3
in proportion to their population.
2. Princely states were given no 12. Consider the following statements with
representation. regard to National Emergency:
3. Both Mahatma Gandhi and M A 1. National emergency can be imposed by
Jinnah were members of constituent the President when the security of India
assembly. is threatened by war or external
Which of the statements given above is/are aggression or internal disturbance.
not correct? 2. During the National Emergency,
(a) 1 and 2 only fundamental rights under Articles 19 and
(b) 2 and 3 only 20 are suspended automatically.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 1 only
9. Forcible conversions impinge upon which of (b) 2 only
the following rights guaranteed under Article (c) Both 1 and 2
25 of the constitution? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Freedom of Conscience
(b) Right to Profess 13. With reference to the Attorney General of
(c) Right to Practice India, consider the following statements:
(d) Right to Propagate 1. He has the right to audience in all the
courts in India.
10. Why Indian federalism is termed asymmetric 2. He can be nominated as a member of
federalism? any committees of the Parliament.
(a) Some states are given special status and 3. He can attend the proceedings of
privilege. Parliament and can vote.
(b) Indian Constitution has numerous Which of the statements given above is/are
unitary or non-federal features. correct?
(c) The Union enjoys unbridled power and (a) 1 and 2 only
authority. (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Some states do not have legislative (c) 1 and 3 only
councils. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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14. Consider the following statements regarding 17. With reference to the Union Public Service
National Human Rights Commission: Commission (UPSC), consider the following
1. It can suo-motu inquire into any statements:
violation of human rights. 1. Salary, allowance and pension of UPSC
2. It has power to punish violators of members are charged upon consolidated
human rights. fund of India.
3. It cannot award monetary relief to the 2. The UPSC chairman can be removed on
victims. the grounds and in the manner similar to
Which of the statements given above is/are the judge of Supreme Court.
not correct? 3. The chairman or a member of UPSC is
(a) 1 and 3 only not eligible for second term.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 2 only correct?
(d) 3 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
15. With reference to the Election Commission, (c) 1 and 3 only
consider the following statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Article 324 enumerates the required
qualifications for Election 18. Which of the following initiatives of the
Commissioner. Government is/are said to be giving effect to
2. State Election Commission regulates the Directive Principles of State Policies?
elections to the Legislative councils. 1. Old age pension schemes for people
3. The Chief Election Commissioner can above 65 years.
override the decisions of other election 2. Adoption of Criminal Procedure Code
commissioners. (1973).
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Seenchayi
not correct? Yojana
(a) 1 and 2 only 4. The Mahatma Gandhi National Rural
(b) 2 and 3 only Employment Guarantee Program.
(c) 3 only Select the correct answer using the code
(d) 1, 2 and 3 given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
16. The Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) (b) 2 and 3 only
is appointed by the President on the (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
recommendation of a committee. Who (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
among the following are the members of that
committee? 19. Which of the following statements is not
1. Prime Minister correct with respect to the Government of
2. Speaker of Lok Sabha India Act of 1919?
3. Union Minister of Home Affairs (a) It divided the provincial subjects into
4. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha reserved and transferred.
5. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha (b) It introduced bicameral legislature at
Select the correct answer using the code centre with upper and Lower Houses.
given below. (c) This act authorized states to enact their
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only own budget.
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only (d) It provided for separate electorate for
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only Muslims, Sikhs and Anglo Indians for
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only the first time.
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20. Consider the following statements regarding 23. Which of the following would fall under
Central Bureau of Investigation: definition of State as defined in Article 12 of
1. It was established on the the Constitution?
recommendation of the Santhanam 1. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Committee on Prevention of 2. Unique Identification Authority of India
Corruption. 3. NITI Aayog
2. It drives its powers from the Central 4. RBI
Reserve Police Force Act, 1949. Select the correct answer using code given
3. It can investigate cases relating to below.
infringement of fiscal and economic (a) 1 and 3 only
laws. (b) 2 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct? (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 24. Which of the following functions is/are
(c) 2 and 3 only performed by Constitution in a democracy?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. It restricts the exercise of power by the
state.
21. With reference to sixth schedule, which of 2. It empowers and as well as restricts the
the following statements is correct? freedom of the people.
(a) Autonomous districts created under sixth 3. It represents a collective demand for
schedule fall outside the executive political self determination.
authority of state. Select the correct answer using the code
(b) Only president can increase or decrease given below.
the area of autonomous districts under (a) 1 only
sixth schedule. (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) The district and regional councils in (c) 2 and 3 only
these regions are empowered to assess (d) 1, 2 and 3
and collect land revenue.
(d) None of the above 25. Which of the following is/are the
Fundamental Duties under the part IVA of
22. Which of the following statements is/are the Constitution of India?
correct regarding Fundamental Rights? 1. To develop scientific temper and
1. They are sacrosanct in nature and cannot humanism
be amended. 2. To encourage participation of workers in
2. They are available against the actions of management of industries
both State and private individuals. 3. To pay taxes
3. They operate as checks on tyranny of 4. To cast vote
both executive and Legislature. Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using code given given below.
below. (a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only
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26. Which of the following statements is/are 29. Consider the following statements with
correct with respect to Right to equality in regard to Fundamental Duties:
the Indian Constitution ? 1. The framers of the Indian constitution
1. There shall be no discrimination by state incorporated Fundamental duties with a
against any citizen on any ground. purpose to create a feeling of
2. Any law prescribing residence within a nationalism among the citizens.
state for employment can be enacted 2. The parliament by passing a bill with
only by that state legislature or the simple majority can change the
Parliament. provisions in Fundamental duties.
Select the correct answer using code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

27. Indian Constitution is called a living 30. With reference to the Constitution
document because Amendment bill, consider the following
1. Indian Constitution is open to changes as statements:
per the changing needs of the society. 1. It can be introduced in either house of
2. The constitution provides enough the Parliament.
flexibility of interpretation for both 2. There is no provision for joint sitting in
political class and the Judiciary. case of deadlock.
Select the correct answer using the code 3. The president can withhold his assent to
given below. such a bill.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
28. Which of the following rights are implicit (d) 1, 2 and 3
under the Right to Freedom of Speech and
expression? 31. Which of the following statements is/are
1. Right against pre-censorship on correct regarding the Article 20 (Protection
newspapers and movies in respect of conviction of offences)?
2. Freedom of the Press 1. No ex-post-facto law shall be enacted
3. Freedom of silence whether in civil or criminal matters.
4. Right to demonstration or picketing and 2. Protection against self-incrimination
strike covers protection against giving thumb
Select the correct answer using code given impression and blood specimens.
below. 3. In case of corruption charges against a
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only public servant either the court or
(b) 3 and 4 only department should take action to avoid
(c) 2 and 3 only double jeopardy.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Select the correct answer using code given
below.
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(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above are correct
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32. Which of the following are part of the 34. With reference to Charter Act of 1833,
Directive Principles of State Policy? consider the following statements:
1. To promote voluntary formation and 1. It made the Governor-General of Bengal
democratic control of co-operative as the Governor-General of India.
societies. 2. It recommended for the appointment of
2. To protect and improve the environment Macaulay Committee on Indian Civil
and to safeguard forests and wild life. Service.
3. To provide free medical facilities to all 3. British government took over financial
the citizens of the country. activities from East India Company.
4. To organise agriculture and animal Which of the statements given above is/are
husbandry on modern and scientific correct?
lines. (a) 1 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 1 and 3 only
given below. (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only 35. With reference to the Comptroller and
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only Auditor General (CAG) of India, consider
the following statements:
33. Consider the following statements about 1. He submits his audit report to the
President and the Governor of the
Emergency Provisions: concerned state.
2. He compiles and maintain accounts of
1. All types of emergency proclaimed by centre and states.
3. He conducts audit of expenditure on
the President has to be approved by the behalf of the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Parliament. correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. In the case of National emergency, (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
Parliamentary approval must be given (d) 1, 2 and 3

within 2 months from the date of 36. With reference to fifth schedule, consider the
following statements:
proclamation. 1. Fifth schedule deals with administration
and control of scheduled areas existing
3. The proclamation of Financial in any state of India.
2. State having scheduled areas has to
emergency remain in operation for 6 establish a tribal advisory council.
Which of the statements given above is/are
months . correct?
(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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37. Which of the following circumstances are 39. The Directive principles of State policy have
suitable for the imposition of President's been useful to India because:
Rule? 1. They are intended to fill in the vacuum
1. No party has secured majority in a State in Part III by providing for social and
assembly after General Elections or in economic rights.
the case of hung assembly. 2. They help courts in exercising judicial
2. Allegations of maladministration against review.
the state government. 3. They enable the opposition to exercise
3. When the State government pursues influence and control over the operations
policies that are anti-secular. of the government.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

38. With reference to the Election Commission,

consider the following statements: 40. Consider the following statements about

1. Parliament determines the conditions for Financial Emergency:

service and tenure of office of the Chief 1. The President may issue directions for

Election Commissioner. reduction of the salaries of all class of

2. The Chief Election Commissioner can persons serving the Union except the

be removed on the grounds and in the judges of Supreme Court.

manner similar to the judge of Supreme 2. The resolutions for its proclamation and

Court.

revocation shall be passed by either

3. The Model code of conduct is

determined by the Parliament and House of the Parliament with a simple

enforced by Election Commission. majority.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/ are

not correct? correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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41. With reference to Public Service 43. Consider the following statements regarding
Commissions, consider the following the functions of Finance Commission:
statements: 1. Parliament determines the qualification,
1. Both State Public Service Commission selection procedure and tenure of its
and Joint Public Services Commission members.
are constitutional bodies. 2. It provides the guidelines for distribution
2. Members of State Public Service of share of taxes among centre, state and
Commission and Joint Public Services Public Sector Undertakings.
Commission submit their resignation to 3. Each state has to constitute a State
the President. Finance Commission to allocate revenue
3. Union Public Service Commission and to Panchayati Raj institutions.
Joint Public Services Commission Which of the statements given above are not
submit annual reports to the President. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
not correct? (b) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 44. Which among the following are
constitutional bodies?
42. Consider the following statements: 1. Law Commission of India
2. National Commission for Minorities
1. DPSPs require legislation for their 3. National Commission for Backward
Classes
implementation while the Fundamental Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
Rights are automatically enforced. (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. Unlike the case of Fundamental Rights, (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
the courts cannot declare a law violative
45. With reference to the National Commission
of any of the Directive Principles as for Schedule Castes, consider the following
statements:
unconstitutional and void. 1. The members and chairperson of the
commission are appointed by the
Which of the statements given above is/are President.
2. It submits annual report to the
correct? parliament.
3. It has the powers of a civil court.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
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46. Which of the following measures can be 48. Consider the following statements with

taken by the National Commission for reference to administration of Union
Scheduled Tribes (NCST)? Territories in India.
1. Prevention of alienation of tribal people 1. Unlike the Governor of a state, an

from land. administrator of a Union Territory is not
2. Reduction of the practice of shifting a constitutional head.
2. Governor of a state, who is also
cultivation. administrator of adjoining union
3. Implementation of the provisions of territory, in that capacity has to act on
advice of council of ministers.
Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled

Areas) Act, 1996. 3. Constitutional provision for
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. administration of union territory also
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only applies to any acquired territories.
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ?

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

47. Consider the following statements regarding

the Linguistic Minorities: 49. Constitution makers, refrained from giving

1. The status of the Linguistic Minority is legal enforceability to the Directive
conferred by the Central Government. Principles of State Policy because:
(a) They believed in an awakened public
2. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
is a constitutional body. opinion as the ultimate sanction for the
fulfilment of these principles.
3. The Commissioner for Linguistic (b) The essential rights of the citizens had
Minorities work under the aegis of been guaranteed through the
Ministry of Culture. Fundamental Rights.
(c) They knew that these are ideals which
Which of the statements given above is/are

not correct? www.visionias.in could never be implemented in such a
(a) 1 and 2 only diverse country.
(b) 2 and 3 only (d) They knew that the country will never
(c) 1 and 3 only have the resources to implement these
(d) 1, 2 and 3 principles.
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50. Consider the following statements regarding 53. Which of the following Directive
National Emergency: Principles is/are not under part IV of the
1. The legislative power of the state is Constitution?
suspended. 1. Instruction in mother tongue.
2. Laws made by the Parliament on the 2. Claims of SC's and ST's to services and
State list become inoperative posts of the State.
immediately after the national 3. Participation of workers in management
emergency is withdrawn. of industries.
3. President can modify the distribution of Select the correct answer from the code
revenues between Centre and States. given below.
Which of statements is/are correct? (a) 3 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only

51. Which among the following is/are audited by (b) 2 only
the Comptroller and Auditor General of (c) 1 and 2 only
India? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Accounts and expenditure of Reserve
Bank of India 54. Consider the following statements:
2. Accounts and expenditure of Food 1. The Centre has a duty to ensure that
Corporation of India State government is carried on
3. Secret Service expenditures accordance with the constitutional
Select the correct answer using the code provisions.
given below. 2. President's rule can be imposed in a state
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above

only after the Governor of the state

52. The Indian Councils Act of 1861 introduced sends a report to the President.
which of the following provisions for the
first time in India? 3. The President has to obtain the written
1. Power to issue ordinances in Indian
administration consent of the Lok Sabha for imposing
2. Nomination of Indians as non-official
members to Viceroy's council National emergency.
3. New office of Secretary of State for
India Which of the above statements is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only

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55. Consider the following statements regarding 57. With reference to constitutional provisions
National Human Rights Commission regarding freedom of religion, consider the
(NHRC): following statements:
1. It was formed under the aegis of UN 1. State cannot spend the public money
Human Rights Council. from taxation for the promotion of any
2. It has its own nucleus of investigating particular religion.
staff for investigating into complaints. 2. State can impose fees to control the
3. It can only look into matter of Human secular administration of religious
rights violation within 1 year of its institutions.
occurrence. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

(b) 1 and 2 only 58. Members of the Constituent Assembly of
(c) 2 and 3 only India were:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 1. Directly elected
2. Indirectly elected
56. A religious denomination must satisfy which 3. Nominated
of the following necessary conditions in Select the correct answer using the code
order to exercise the Freedom to manage given below.
religious affairs under the article 26? (a) 1 and 2 only
1. Group of individuals with a system of (b) 1 and 3 only
beliefs. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

2. A group with common organization. 59. Which of the following provisions were part
3. Collective having a distinctive name. of the Objectives Resolution passed by
4. Group having a religious text of their Jawaharlal Nehru in the constituent
assembly?
own. 1. Fundamental Rights

5. A leader who preaches a distinct 2. Safeguards to minorities, tribal,

doctrine. depressed and other backward classes
Select the correct answer using code given 3. Promotion of World peace and welfare
below.
of mankind
Select the correct answer using the code

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only given below.

(b) 3, 4 and 5 only (a) 1 only
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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60. Which of the following functions were 63. Consider the following statements with
performed by the constituent assembly of respect to Fundamental Rights:
India? 1. They promote political and social
1. Enactment of the ordinary laws democracy.
2. Adoption of National Flag and National 2. These rights, being absolute in nature,
Anthem. can be enforced through the issue of
3. Election of the First President of India. Writs.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

(c) Both 1 and 2

61. Consider the following statements with (d) Neither 1 nor 2
regard to enactment of the Constitution of
India: 64. Indian Constitution is said to be the
1. On November 26, 1949, date of synthesis of Parliamentary Sovereignty and
commencement of Constitution, the Judicial Supremacy. Which among the
entire constitution came into force. following statements support(s) this
2. With the commencement of argument?
Constitution, both the India 1. The powers to amend the Constitution
Independence Act of 1947 and provided under article 368 of the
Government of India Act of 1935 were constitution.
repealed. 2. The power of judicial review provided
Which of the statements given above is/are under the Article 13(2).
correct? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

62. Consider the following statements about the (b) 2 only
Union Territory of Delhi: (c) Both 1 and 2

1. The chief minister is appointed by the (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Lieutenant Governor.

2. The legislative assembly can make laws 65. Dr. Ambedkar called which of the following
on all the matters of state list. fundamental rights as the most important
article of the constitution, without which
3. The strength of the Council of Ministers
is fixed at 15 per cent of the total

strength of the assembly. Indian constitution would be a nullity?

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) Right to Constitutional Remedies
correct? (b) Right to Freedom of Speech and
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only Expression
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Right to Religious and Cultural freedom

(d) None of the above (d) Right against Exploitation

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66. The Chairman or Members of State Human 69. Which of the following commissions/
Rights Commission can be removed in committee accepted 'language' as the criteria
which of the following manner? for reorganization of states?
(a) By the Governor after referring the 1. Dhar Commission
matter to the High Court for an inquiry. 2. JVP Committee
(b) By the President after consulting with 3. Fazl Ali Commission
the Governor and Chief Minister of the Select the correct answer using the code
state. given below.
(c) By the President after referring the (a) 1 only
matter to the Supreme Court for an (b) 1 and 2 only
inquiry. (c) 3 only
(d) By the High Court after an inquiry. (d) 2 and 3 only

67. Indian form of government is described as 70. Consider the following statements with
federation with centralizing tendency. Which reference to Article 32 of the Indian
among the following provisions of the Constitution:
constitution supports this tendency? 1. Right to move Supreme Court in case of
1. Single and flexible constitution infringement of Fundamental Rights can
2. Provision of All India Services be curtailed in certain circumstances.
3. Appointment of State Governor by the 2. Only Fundamental Rights guaranteed by
Center. the Constitution can be enforced under
Select the correct answer using the code Article 32.
given below. 3. Parliament can empower any other court
(a) 1 and 2 only to issue writs of all kinds.
(b) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 1 and 3 only correct?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None

68. With reference to religious and cultural 71. Consider the following statements in the
freedom granted under the Constitution, context of Preamble to the Constitution:
consider the following statements: 1. The Preamble states that the Constitution
1. Any kind of religious instruction is derives its authority from the constituent

completely prohibited in all the schools assembly of India.

administered by the state. 2. Indian constitution was the first

2. It is compulsory for an individual from a constitution in world to begin with a
minority group to attend to religious Preamble.
instructions in schools maintained by 3. Preamble is a part of the Constitution
same minority group. and gives clarity in interpretation of the
constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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72. Consider the following pairs: 75. With reference to union territories consider
the following statements:
Writs Scope 1. Union territories are not part of union of
India under Article 1 of the Constitution.
1. Prohibition : Against judicial as well 2. Union territories are not part of federal
system in India.
as quasi- judicial Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
authorities (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
2. Certiorari : Both preventive and (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
curative in nature
76. Preamble declares India as sovereign. What
3. Quo Warranto : For aggrieved as well does this imply?
1. There is no authority above India and is
as non-aggrieved free to conduct its own affair.
2. India can acquire a foreign territory or it
person can cede a part of its territory in favor of
a foreign state.
Which of the pairs given above mentioned Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
pair(s) is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 3 only

(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

73. Consider the following statements with
reference to martial law in India:
1. The Indian constitution under the Article
34 defines martial law.
2. Both Martial Law and National
Emergency can be imposed in any part of the
country.
Which of the above mentioned
statement/statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

74. With reference to Right to Property, consider 77. Which of the following is/are the reasons for

the following statements: creating Union Territories in India?

1. It is a constitutional right under Indian 1. Cultural distinctiveness
Constitution. 2. Strategic importance
3. Interest of tribal people
2. The 42nd Amendment act abolished 4. Administrative consideration
Right to Property as a fundamental right. Select the correct answer using the code

3. It is protected against executive action
but not legislative action.

Which of the statements given above is/are given below.

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

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78. In the context of Indian federation, consider 81. Consider the following statements with

the following statements: regard to Parliament's power to reorganize
1. States have no right to secede from the the states:
federation. 1. Any bill contemplating the changes can
2. It is the result of an agreement among the
states. be introduced in the parliament only
Which of the statements given above is/are with the prior recommendation of the
correct? President.
(a) 1 only 2. Under article 3, the Parliament's power
(b) 2 only to diminish the areas of a state includes
(c) Both 1 and 2 the power to cede Indian territory to a
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 foreign state.
3. Any bill aiming to reorganise the states
shall be passed in the parliament by a

special majority.

79. Consider the following statements with Which of the statements given above is/are

regard to National Emergency in India: correct?
1. When it is proclaimed, the state (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
government is suspended automatically (c) 2 and 3 only
and Centre assumes complete control (d) None
over the state government.

2. It's proclamation and continuation 82. Which of the following bodies submit their
requires the approval of Parliament with annual report to the President?
a special majority. 1. Central Information Commission
2. National Human Rights Commission
3. 3.The President can revoke a National 3. Central Vigilance Commission
emergency on his own without the need Select the correct answer using the code
for Parliamentary approval. given below.
(a) 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) 1 and 2 only
correct? (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 2 only (d) 1 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

83. Consider the following statements with

80. Which of the following is/are the reference to citizens of India:
components of basic structure of the 1. Citizens by birth as well as naturalized
Constitution?
1. Supremacy of the Constitution citizens are eligible for the office of the
2. Welfare state President of India.
3. Parliamentary system 2. Fundamental Duties under the part of
Select the correct answer using the code IVA to the Indian Constitution are
given below. applicable only to Citizens of India.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 1 and 3 only correct?
(c) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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84. Preamble states India as a democratic 87. Recently, the workers of the Delhi

country, in this context consider the Municipal Corporation were on strike and

following statements: there was no collection or disposal of

1. Referendum, Initiative, Recall and garbage by them. This led to a dangerous
Plebiscite are the four main devices of situation of spreading of communicable
representative democracy. diseases. If an aggrieved person approaches
SC, it may issue which of the following
2. Preamble provides for political writs in this case?
democracy only and not for the social (a) Certiorari
and economic democracy. (b) Mandamus
(c) Quo warranto
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Prohibition
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2 88. Consider the following statements with
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 reference to the idea of liberalism in the

85. With reference to loss of citizenship under context of Indian Constitution:
the Citizenship act, 1955, consider the 1. Indian liberalism gives primacy to the
following statements:
1. If a person renounces his Indian rights of the individuals over the rights
citizenship, their minor children also of community.
loses their citizenship. 2. Reservations for SC/ST community in
constitution is an example of Indian

2. The application for renunciation or liberalism.

termination of citizenship can be Which of the statements given above is/are

withheld if India is engaged in war. correct?

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only

correct? (b) 2 only

(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 89. Which of the following Fundamental Rights
(d) Neither 1 nor 2. are also available to foreign nationals?

86. Consider the following statements: 1. Equality before law and Equal
1. States can provide special benefits to its Protection of law
residents in the matter of the rights given
by Indian constitution. 2. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds
2. As per the article 19 of the Constitution, of race, religion, caste, sex or place of
all the Indian citizens have the freedom birth
of movement and residence in any part
of India. 3. Right to elementary education
Which of the statements given above is/are 4. Protection of language, script and
correct?
(a) 1 only culture of minorities
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Both 1 and 2 given below.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only

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90. Consider the following statements with 93. Consider the following statements regarding
regard to 42nd Constitutional Amendment the Attorney General of India:
Act: 1. He must be qualified to be a judge of the
1. It made changes in the Preamble and Supreme court.
Seventh Schedule of the constitution. 2. Article 76 provides the procedure for his
2. It also imposed restrictions on the removal.
review powers of the judiciary 3. He has to resign when the Council of
overriding the ruling under Minerva Ministers is dissolved.
Mills Case. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. The Act gave primacy to the Directive correct?
Principles of State Policy over the (a) 1 only
Fundamental Rights. (b) 1 and 3 only
Which of the statements given above are (c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

91. Which of the following statements is/are (d) 1, 2 and 3
correct regarding the Article 17 (Abolition of
Untouchability)? 94. Which of the following directive principles
1. It abolishes untouchability and its is/are based on the Gandhian Principles?
practice in any form. 1. To promote equal justice and to provide
2. "Untouchability" has been defined under free legal aid to the poor.
Article 17. 2. To raise the level of nutrition and the
3. It is available only against the state. standard of living of people and to
4. It is implemented by "Protection of Civil improve public health.
Rights Act, 1955". 3. To organise village panchayats and
Select the correct answer using code given endow them with necessary powers and
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only

92. Which of the following is/are the necessary authority to enable them to function as
features of federation? units of self-government.
1. Dual system of government Select the correct answer using the code
2. Written constitution given below.
3. Independent judiciary (a) 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (b) 3 only
given below. (c) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
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95. Consider the following statements with 97. Which of the following statements is correct
reference to amendment of the constitution: regarding Article 21 (Protection of Life and
1. Formation of new states requires Personal Liberty)?
amendment in constitution under article (a) It is available against only arbitrary
368. executive action but not against
2. Special majority required for arbitrary legislative action.
amendment is the majority of the total (b) It can be suspended only during the
membership of each House and a operation of National Emergency.
majority of 2/3rd of the members present (c) Right to life under this article provides
and voting. for both active and passive euthanasia.
3. Amendment of the provisions related to (d) None of the above
federal features of the constitution
requires special majority and consent of 98. Which of the following provisions can be
the half of the states' legislatures. amended by Special Majority of both the
Which of the statement given above is/are house of Parliament only?
correct? 1. Fundamental Rights
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

96. Consider the following pairs: 2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Conferment of more jurisdiction on the
Constitutional Borrowed from
supreme court
provisions 4. Power of Parliament to amend the

1. Fundamental Rights : United States constitution
5. Abolition or creation of legislative
2. Idea of Residual : Canada
councils in states
power Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
3. Rule of the law : Britain (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
4. Power of judicial : France (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
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5. Directive Principles of : Ireland

States Policy

Which of the pairs given above are correctly

matched?

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

(d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only

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99. Which of the following statements is/are 100. Which of the following statements is/are
correct with regard to the Fundamental correct with regard to the India
Duties? Independence Act, 1947?
1. They can be used by the courts to 1. It provided that India can alter any law
determine the constitutionality of a law. made by the British in relation to India,
2. They can be enforced by the Parliament including the India Independence Act,
through legislation. 1947 itself.
Select the correct answer using the codes 2. It abolished the office of Governor
given below. General in India.
(a) 1 only 3. Though it declared India as independent,
(b) 2 only it did not proclaim the lapse of British
(c) Both 1 and 2 Paramountcy over Indian Princely states.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only

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