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1. With reference to the Gram Nyayalaya, 4. Which of the following statements is/are
consider the following statements: correct regarding GST Bill which seeks to
1. It exercises the powers of both Criminal
amend the financial relations between Union
and Civil Courts.
2. Its presiding officer is appointed by the and State?
state government in consultation with 1. It provides to the Parliament an
the High Court of the state concerned.
exclusive right to charge any tax by way
3. No appeal can be made against the
decisions of the Gram Nyayalaya. of surcharge on GST.
Which of the statements given above is/are 2. It seeks to amend the Seventh schedule
correct?
by eliminating separate lists and
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only providing single unified list.
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. It seeks to provide power to both Union
(d) 1, 2 and 3
and State Legislatures to make laws
during emergency.
2. With regard to the office of Governor,
consider the following statements: Select the correct answer using the code
1. It is subordinate to the Central given below.
government.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
2. It is an employment under the Central
Government. (b) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(d) None of the Above
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 5. With reference to Lok Adalats, consider the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
following statements:

3. With regard to International Organisation for 1. They are a form of alternate dispute

Migration, consider the following redressal mechanisms.

statements: 2. They have been given a statutory status.
1. It is a part of UN system as a related
3. The award given by Lok adalats is final
organization.
2. It was founded in the wake of the World and binding on all parties.
War II to resettle refugees from Europe. Which of the statements given above is/are
3. India is its member state.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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6. Consider the following statements regarding 9. Consider the following statements:
Centre-state financial relations: 1. The Governor may call for a joint sitting
of both the houses of state legislature in
1. All cess is levied and appropriated by
case of deadlock in passing of an
Union but distributed between Union
Ordinary Bill.
and State. 2. Legislative Council has no role in the
2. All the duties and taxes mentioned in the enlargement of jurisdiction of State
union list are levied, collected and Public Service Commission.
appropriated by the Union. Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
3. Taxes on sale and purchase of in
(a) 1 only
interstate trade and commerce forms part
(b) 2 only
of Consolidated Fund of India. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above (d) Neither 1 nor 2
is/are not correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 10. The Prime Minister is in-charge/head of
which of the following?
(b) 2 and 3 only
1. National Institute for Transforming India
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. National Board for Wildlife
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Zonal council
4. Department of Atomic Energy
7. With respect to Lok Sabha, President can Select the correct answer using code given
exercise which of the following powers? below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
1. Summon
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Prorogue
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
3. Adjourn (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
4. Dissolve
Select the correct answer using the code 11. The deadlock between the Lok Sabha and
given below. the Rajya Sabha calls for a Joint Sitting of
the Parliament. Consider the following
(a) 1 and 2 only
statements in this regard :
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
1. Joint Sitting takes place even if the bill
(c) 2 and 4 only lapses with the dissolution of the Lok
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 Sabha.
2. Joint Sitting cannot take place if the Lok
Sabha has been dissolved after the
8. Recently the Union Cabinet has approved
President has notified his intention to
setting up of India's thirteenth major port in
summon such a meeting.
which of the following states? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) West Bengal correct?
(b) Andhra Pradesh (a) 1 only
(c) Tamil Nadu (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Gujarat
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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12. Which of the following statements is/are
correct regarding revocation of National
Emergency?
1. President requires written decision of
Union Cabinet to revoke National
Emergency.
14. President of India has no veto power with
respect to which of the following bills ?
1. Money bills of the Centre
2. Money bills of the States
3. Constitutional Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.

2. President has to revoke the proclamation (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
when a resolution is adopted by either
(c) 3 only
Houses of Parliament. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Resolution for revocation must be
passed by special majority. 15. Which of the following process concludes
the enactment of budget?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Passing of the Finance Bill
given below.
(b) Passing of the Appropriation Bill
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Voting on Demands for Grants
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Vote on account

(c) 2 and 3 only

16. Recently, a threatened breed of sheep locally
(d) None of the Above
known as Kuji Mendha has been conferred
'rare and singular species' tag by the central
13. With reference to the urban local bodies government. The rare genetic traits lead to
consider the following statements: the multiple birth syndrome in them. They
are found in which part of India?
1. A nagar panchayat is established for an
(a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
area in transition from a rural area to an
(b) Odisha
urban area. (c) Rajasthan
2. A cantonment board works under the (d) Andhra Pradesh
administrative control of the Ministry of
17. Which of the following officials are
Defence.
appointed and removed by the Governor?
3. A town area committee does not require 1. Advocate General of state
a separate legislation for its 2. Members of State Public Service
establishment. Commission
3. State Election Commissioner
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 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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18. Which of the following does not come under 21. Recently Manamadurai-Rameswaram stretch
the expenditure 'charged' upon the
Consolidated Fund of India? became India's first Green Rail Corridor as:
(a) Salaries and allowances of the Chairman
(a) it will consume energy generated only
and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya
Sabha. from renewable sources.
(b) Salaries, allowances and pensions of the
judges of the Supreme Court. (b) land alongside the tracks will be used
(c) Salaries and pensions of the judges of
high courts. only for tree plantation.
(d) Any sum required to satisfy any
(c) it runs through two major wildlife
judgement, decree or award of arbitral
tribunal. sancutaries.

19. With regard to the office of the Vice (d) there would be zero discharge of human
President, consider the following statements:
waste on tracks.
1. Vice President is not the member of
either house of Parliament.
2. Lok Sabha has no role in the removal of
Vice President. 22. A cut motion to be admissible, must satisfy
3. When the office of President falls
vacant, Vice President assumes office which of the following conditions?
for the entire unexpired term.
1. It should not be confined to one specific
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? matter.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only 2. It should not relate to the expenditure
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 charged on the Consolidated Fund of

India.
20. Which of the following amounts to
expressing no- confidence in the 3. It should not relate to a matter that is
Government ?
1. Rejection of a money bill under adjudication by a court.
2. Passing a censure motion
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Passing an adjournment motion
4. Passing a Motion of Thanks on the
given below.
President's inaugural address
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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23. Consider the following pairs: 25. Which of the following functions fall within
1. Pardon completely absolves from the ambit of the Ministry of Parliamentary
Affairs?
all sentences and
1. Organize All India Whips Conference.
punishment 2. Track the implementation of assurances
2. Commutation reducing the period of and promises made by Ministers in the
Parliament.
sentence without
3. Sponsor Government Goodwill
changing the character of
Delegation of Members of Parliament to
sentence other countries.
3. Remission substitution of one form Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
of punishment for a
(a) 1 and 2 only
lighter form. (b) 2 and 3 only
4. Reprieve lesser sentence in special (c) 1 and 3 only
conditions. (d) 1, 2 and 3

5. Respite stay on the execution of

26. With reference to the National Legal
sentence for a temporary Services Authority, consider the following
period statements:
Which of the pairs given above is /are 1. It is a statutory body.
2. It aims to provide free legal Services to
correctly matched?
the weaker sections of the society.
(a) 1 only 3. It organizes Lok Adalats for amicable
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only settlement of disputes.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
correct?
(d) 1, 4 and 5 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
24. The recently commissioned Pattiseema lift (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
irrigation project aims to interlink which of
the following rivers? 27. Prior recommendation of the President
1. Godavari is not required in which of the following
2. Narmada bills to be introduced in the Parliament?
(a) Bills related to making any change in
3. Krishna
areas of the existing States.
Select the correct answer using the code (b) Bills related to reduction or abolition of
given below. any tax in which states are interested.
(c) Bills related to changing the official
(a) 1 and 2 only
language of the Union.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) All the above bills require prior
(c) 2 and 3 only recommendation of President for their
(d) 1, 2 and 3 introduction.

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28. Question of disqualification of Member of 31. Which of the following subjects come under
State Legislative Assembly for matters other the State list in the Seventh Schedule of the
Constitution?
than those in the Tenth schedule is decided
1. Education
by:
2. Forests
(a) Speaker of Legislative Assembly 3. Pilgrimage within India
(b) Governor 4. Agriculture
(c) High Court Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(d) State Election Commission
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
29. With regard to the office of President, (c) 3 only
consider the following statements : (d) 3 and 4 only
1. Oath of office to President is
32. The state legislature may endow the
administered by Chief Justice of India.
Panchayats with the powers with respect to
2. President addresses resignation letter to which of the following?
Chief Justice of India. 1. Preparation of plans for economic
3. A Governor cannot contest the elections development and social justice
2. Implementation of schemes for
to office of President
economic development and social justice
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 3 only

33. With regard to enactment of Budget,

30. Consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution does not contain any 1. The budget shall distinguish expenditure
on revenue account from other
separate provisions for the
expenditure.
administration of acquired territories.
2. Parliament can reduce or increase a tax
2. A regulation made by the President in but cannot abolish it.
the UTs has the same force and effect as 3. No demand for a grant shall be made
an act of Parliament. except on the recommendation of the
Speaker.
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) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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34. Which of the following statements regarding
Council of Ministers (CoM) is not correct?
(a) CoM continue to hold office even after
dissolution of Lok sabha.
(b) After passing of no confidence motion
against the CoM, the President must
dissolve the Lok Sabha.
(c) CoM can advise President to dissolve
the Lok Sabha.
(d) All the statements (a), (b) and (c) are
correct.
35. Sustainable Development Goal Index is
launched by which of the following?
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) Sustainable Development Solutions
Network
(c) World Bank
(d) United Nations Framework Convention
on Climate Change
36. The term 'nine-dash line', recently seen in
news, refers to
(a) a line used by China to demarcate its
claims in South China Sea.
(b) a line which depicts the extent of a solar
storm.
(c) a line which demarcates the biodiversity
hotspots in the Asia-Pacific region.
(d) a line which depicts the economic
inequality among various countries.
37. Which of the following departments come
under Ministry of Science and Technology?
1. Department of Science and Technology
2. Department of Atomic Energy
3. Department of Bio-Technology
4. Department of Scientific and Industrial
Research
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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38. With regard to International Solar Alliance,
consider the following conditions :
1. It was launched by India and France.
2. It is headquartered in Ahmedabad.
3. It is a common platform for cooperation
among solar resource rich countries
lying only between Equator and tropic of
Cancer.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
39. With reference to National Ganga River
Basin Authority (NGRBA), consider the
following statements:
1. It has been setup under the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986.
2. It is chaired by the Prime Minister.
3. It aims to maintain the minimum
ecological flows in the river Ganga.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
40. With reference to National Electoral Roll
Purification initiative launched by the
Election Commission of India (ECI),
consider the following statements:
1. Electoral rolls will be made error free.
2. Each eligible elector will be awarded an
Elector Photo Identity Card (EPIC)
number.
3. Bio-metric data under Aadhar will be
linked with the electoral roll.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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41. In which of the following cases high court 43. Which of the following provisions is/are
correct regarding National Emergency?
has the original jurisdiction?
1. It can be declared by the Parliament
1. Disputes relating to the election of when security of India or part of it is
threatened.
members of Parliament and state
2. Its proclamation can be made before
legislatures. actual occurrence of war or external
aggression.
2. Enforcement of fundamental rights of 3. Its proclamation is immune from judicial
citizens. review.
4. If proclamation is already issued, no new
3. Any Dispute between the Center and any proclamation can be made.
state. Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
given below.
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

(b) 1 only
44. To resolve question of conflict between
(c) 2 and 3 only Union and State lists, Supreme Court has
laid down certain principles through various
(d) 1, 2 and 3
judgments. Which of the following
principles is/are correct in this regard?
1. Doctrine of Pith and Substance
42. Match the following operations carried out
2. Doctrine of Colorable Legislation
by India in List I with the respective
Select the correct answer using the code
countries they were carried out in with List
given below.
II. (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
List I List II (c) Both 1 and 2
1. Sankat Mochan A. Yemen (d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. Maitri B. Nepal 45. US-India 'Feed the Future- India Triangular

3. Rahat C. South Sudan Training Program' (FTF-ITT), currently in
news is related to
Select the correct answer using the code (a) impart training to African nations in
specialized agriculture.
given below.
(b) impart training to teachers in developing
(a) 1-A, 2-C, 3-B innovative learning tools.
(c) finance SHGs working in the dairy
(b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C
sector.
(c) 1-B, 2-C, 3-A (d) collaborate with the scientists in
tackling the problem of climate change.
(d) 1-C, 2-B, 3-A
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46. Which among the following committees 49. Which among the following contain
is/are related to the local self government? provisions related to local self government?
1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee 1. Part IX
2. L M Singhvi Committee 2. Directive principles of State Policy
3. Ashok Mehta Committee 3. 11th Schedule
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

47. Which of the following statements is/are

50. Consider the following statements with
correct regarding reservation of a bill by the
Governor for consideration of the President? regard to special powers of President and

1. Governor cannot reserve money bill for Governor:

the consideration of the President. 1. Governor can direct that an act of
2. Governor's assent is no longer required Parliament does not apply to a scheduled
once bill is reserved. area.
3. It is obligatory for Governor to reserve 2. President may direct the Act of
the bill if it endangers position of High Parliament does not apply to a tribal area
Court. in the State of Assam.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

48. With reference to natural gas hydrates,

51.
consider the following statements:
1. They are a naturally occurring, ice-like
combination of natural gas and water.
What will follow if a Money Bill is
substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with

2. No deposits of natural gas hydrates have the Bill, accepting or not accepting the

been found in India. recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are (b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill
correct? further.
(a) 1 only (c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the
(b) 2 only Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) The President may call a joint sitting for
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 passing the Bill.
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52. With regard to the executive power relating 55. With regard to Contingency Fund of India,
to the concurrent subject in seventh schedule consider the following statements :
consider the following statements: 1. The fund is held by Prime Minister's
1. A law on concurrent subject is to be office on behalf of the President to meet
ordinarily enacted and executed by the contingency needs like natural disasters
and calamities.
Union.
2. The payments from this account can be
2. A law to implement any international
made without parliamentary
treaty on Concurrent list is enacted by
appropriation.
the Parliament but executed by the State.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct? (a) 1 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
56. With regard to Prime Minister's Office
53. A person 'X' is a 30 year old citizen of India (PMO), consider the following statements:
and is a registered elector in Parliamentary 1. It is an extra-constitutional body.
constituency. 'X' is qualified for which of the 2. The Cabinet Secretary is its
administrative head.
following positions?
3. NITI Aayog comes under PMO.
1. President
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Prime Minister
correct?
3. Speaker of Lok Sabha
(a) 1 only
4. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) 1 and 2 only
Select the correct answer using the code (c) 2 and 3 only
given below. (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only 57. Which of the following statements with
(c) 3 and 4 only regard to Consultative Committees
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only is not correct?
(a) They provide a forum for informal
54. The Parliament can make any law for whole discussions between the ministers and
or any part of India for implementing the MPs on policies and programmes of
the government.
international treaties
(b) They are headed by the Speaker.
(a) with the consent of all the States
(c) They are constituted by the Ministry of
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
Parliamentary Affairs.
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) These committees stand dissolved upon
(d) without the consent of any State
dissolution of Lok Sabha.

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58. With reference to the Panchayati Raj 61. With reference to Public Accounts
institutions consider the following Committee (PAC), consider the following
statements: statements:
1. The state legislature can authorise a 1. The members are elected from both the
Panchayat to levy, collect and houses of the Parliament.
appropriate taxes. 2. A minister cannot be elected as a
2. The Central Finance comission can member of the committee.
suggest measures needed to augument 3. Unlike Estimates committee, PAC
the consolidated fund of state to examines public expenditures both from
supplement resources of panchayats. the point of view of economy and legal
Which of the statements given above is/are irregularities.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
59. With reference to the powers of the supreme
court, consider the following statements: 62. Who among the following enjoys

1. It decides the disputes regarding the Parliamentary Privileges?

election of the Vice President. 1. President
2. Attorney General
2. It inquires into the conduct of the
3. Union ministers
members of the Union Public Service
Select the correct answer using the code
Commission on a reference made by the
given below.
president.
(a) 1 only
3. It can transfer a case or appeal pending
(b) 2 and 3 only
before one high court to another high
(c) 3 only
court.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
63. Which of the following committee/s
(a) 1 and 2 only
does not examine the reports of Comptroller
(b) 1 only
and Auditor General of India (CAG)?
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Estimates Committee
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. Public Accounts Committee
3. Committee on Public Undertakings
60. Which of the following States/UT has
Select the correct answer using the code
recently launched India's first Water Metro
given below.
Project?
(a) 1 only
(a) Kerala
(b) 2 only
(b) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Lakshwadeep Islands
(d) All the committees examine the report of
(d) Gujarat
CAG.
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64. With reference to the provisions of the 67. With regard to Parliament's power over
Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Union Territories, consider the following
Areas) Act, 1996, consider the following
statements:
statements:
1. All seats of Chairpersons of Panchayats 1. It can make laws on any subject of State
at all levels are reserved for the list for Delhi and Puducherry.
Scheduled Tribe. 2. It can establish a High Court for a union
2. The recommendations of the Gram
territory.
Sabha are mandatory for grant of mining
lease for minor minerals in the Which of the statements given above is/are
Scheduled Areas. correct?
3. The ownership of minor forest produce (a) 1 only
in the schedule areas lies with the gram
(b) 2 only
sabha,
Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2
correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
68. Which among the following urban local
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 bodies consists of both elected and
nominated members?
65. Which of the following states became the 1. Municipal Corporation
first state in the country to set up a
2. Notified Area Committee
'Happiness Department'?
(a) Sikkim 3. Cantonment Board
(b) Gujarat Select the correct answer using the code
(c) Goa given below.
(d) Madhya Pradesh
(a) 1 only

66. According to the Constitution of India, (b) 1 and 3 only

President can be impeached for which of the (c) 2 and 3 only
following reasons? (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Insolvency
2. Misbehavior
3. Violation of Constitution 69. The power to declare scheduled areas under
Select the correct answer using the code the Indian Constitution is given to
given below. (a) Governor
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Parliament
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) State legislature

(d) 3 only (d) President

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70. With regard to which of the following is the 73. With regard to the President's Rule which of
Union government constitutionally the following amounts to failure of
mandated to give directions to the states? constitutional machinery?
1. To ensure protection of railways, 1. Where a ministry resigns or is dismissed
highways, or waterways within the State. on losing majority support.
2. To ensure maintenance of means of 2. Where after general elections to the
communication of commercial assembly, no party secures a majority.
importance to state. 3. Where a duly constituted ministry

3. To ensure execution of specified indulges in maladministration.

schemes of the Scheduled Castes and 4. Where allegations of corruption against

the ministry are raised.
Tribes in the State
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 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) None of the Above

74. The term 'red corridor' often seen in news is

71. With reference to the Supreme Court,
consider the following statements:
1. The judges of the supreme court hold
their office during the pleasure of the
President.
2. The retired judges of the Supreme Court
are prohibited from pleading or acting in
any Court within the territory of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
72. Aquila sometimes seen in news is a:
(a) Solar powered plane to beam internet
(b) Satellite to monitor ocean currents and
related to which of the following?
(a) areas with extreme contamination of
groundwater with arsenic.
(b) areas affected by left wing extremism.
(c) biodiversity hotspots prone to human
animal conflict.
(d) areas affected human trafficking.
75. Appointment, posting and promotion of
district judges in a state are made by
(a) Governor
(b) Chief Minister
(c) President
(d) Chief Minister on the recommendation
of state High Court
76. The NATRIP project, recently seen in news
is related to which of the following?

tides (a) Defence manufacturing

(c) Underwater observatory in the Arctic (b) Automobile sector

(c) Food processing
(d) India's first indigenous radar mounted
(d) Tourism sector
submarine
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77. With reference to the Jnanpith award, 79. With regard to Legislative Relations

consider the following statements: between Union and states, consider the

1. It is awarded for works in any one of the following statements :

languages listed in the Schedule Eight of 1. No State law can prevail over the law

the Indian Constitution. made by the Parliament.

2. It is awarded by the Sahitya Akademi. 2. The Constitution expressly secures

Which of the statements given above is/are predominance of Union List and

correct? Concurrent List over the State List.

(a) 1 only 3. The Bills on all matters enumerated in

(b) 2 only the State List can be introduced in

(c) Both 1 and 2 Legislature without prior sanction from

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Union.

Which of the statements given above is/are

78. Which of the following pairs is/are correctly correct?

matched? (a) 1 only

Spacecraft/ Purpose (b) 2 and 3 only

Mission (c) 2 only

1. New to map and investigate (d) 1, 2 and 3

Horizons Mercury

2. Juno to understand origin and 80. India has been declared free of which of the

evolution of Jupiter following diseases by the World Health

3. LISA to demonstrate the Organization?

Pathfinder technology needed to build a 1. Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus

2. Yaws
space-based gravitational
3. Polio
wave observatory
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 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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81. With reference to the Appeal by Special 83. With reference to Antrix, consider the
Leave in the Supreme Court, consider the following statements:
following statements: 1. It is the commercial arm of Indian Space
1. It can be given for the judgement passed Research Organisation .
by any court or tribunal in the country. 2. It is a wholly owned Government of
2. It is a discretionary power of the India Company incorporated under the
Supreme Court. Companies Act,1956.
3. It can only be given if the judgement 3. It has been awarded miniratna status.
given by the court or tribunal is final. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

84. With reference to the removal of a judge of

82. Which of the following statements is/are
Supreme Court, consider the following
correct regarding the territorial extent of
statements:
laws made by the Parliament and State
1. He can be removed only on the grounds
Legislatures?
of proved misbehaviour or incapacity.
1. States can make laws for whole or any
2. A motion for removal can be introduced
part of the State.
in the Parliament only after consultation
2. Parliament can make laws for the whole
with the Chief Justice of India.
or any part of the territory of India
3. The motion for removal must be passed
3. The laws of the Parliament are
by simple majority in both the houses of
applicable to the Indian citizens and
the Parliament.
their property in any part of the world.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. correct?

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

(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only

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

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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85. With reference to the Union Government, 88. With regard to the powers of President,
consider the following statements: consider the following statements:
1. The Department of Revenue is 1. He can transfer Governor from one state
responsible for the preparation of Union to other on his discretion.
Budget that is presented to the 2. The decision of the President to remove
Parliament.
Governor cannot be challenged in the
2. No amount can be withdrawn from the
Court.
Consolidated Fund of India without the
Which of the statements given above is/are
authorization from the Parliament of
correct?
India.
3. All the disbursements made from Public (a) 1 only
Account also need the authorization (b) 2 only
from the Parliament of India. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only 89. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 and 3 only Council of Ministers (CoM) and Cabinet :
(c) 2 only 1. Both the words CoM and Cabinet are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 mentioned in the Constitution.
2. CoM determines the functions of
86. With regard to election of Indian President,
Cabinet.
consider the following statements:
3. CoM includes both cabinet ministers and
1. Legislative Councils of states have no
the ministers of state.
role in it.
2. Election of a person as President can be Which of the statements given above is/are
declared void by Supreme Court only. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 90. The 12th schedule of the constitution places
which of the following under the purview of
87. Consider the following statements:
the municipalities?
1. President's pardoning power extends to
1. Urban poverty alleviation
both Union and Concurrent list.
2. Public health and sanitation
2. Governor's pardoning power extends to
3. Regulation of land use
state list only.
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 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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91. Resolution passed in Council of States to 93. With reference to the writ jurisdiction of a

enable the Parliament to legislate on a State
Subject is done by which of the following
majority?
(a) Special Majority of not less than 2/3rd
members of the total strength of the
house.
(b) Special majority of not less than two-
court, consider the following statements:
1. The high court can issue writs outside its
territorial jurisdiction.
2. The writ jurisdiction of high court is part
of basic structure of the constitution.
3. The high court can issue writs only in
case of violation of a fundamental right.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?

third members present and voting only. (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Special Majority of not less than two-
(c) 2 only
third members present and voting and (d) 1, 2 and 3
majority of total membership of the
94. Consider the following parliamentary
House.
committees:
(d) Special Majority of 2/3rd members 1. Business Advisory Committee
present and voting supported by more 2. Committee of Privileges

than 50% of the state legislatures by a 3. Rules Committee

4. General Purpose Committee
simple majority.
Which of the above mentioned committees
are headed by the Speaker?
92. According to the Constitution of India, it is (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
the duty of the Governor of the state to cause
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
to be laid before the State Legislature which (d) 1, 3 and 4 only
of the following?

1. Report of State Finance Commission 95. With reference to mixed heritage sites
consider the following statements:
2. Report of CAG relating to state
1. These sites exhibit qualities of both
3. Report of State Public Service natural and cultural significance.
Commission 2. They are declared by the World Heritage
Committee of UNESCO.
Select the correct answer using the code
3. There is no 'mixed' heritage site in India.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?

(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only

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

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96. Which of the following States/UT has 99. With regard to Financial Emergency in
recently imposed a "Fat Tax" to discourage India, consider the following statements:
junk food culture? 1. The resolution for its proclamation must
(a) Maharashtra be approved by both the houses of the
(b) West Bengal Parliament by special majority.
(c) Delhi 2. Once approved, Financial emergency
(d) Kerala continues for a maximum period of one
year.
97. With reference to Permanent Court of 3. It was proclaimed during 1991 economic
Arbitration (PCA), The Hague, consider the crisis.
following statements: Which of the statements given above is/are
1. It works under the aegis of United correct?
Nations. (a) 1, 2 and 3
2. It was first permanent organization to (b) 1 and 2 only
solve international disputes through (c) 2 and 3 only
arbitration. (d) None of the Above
3. India is a member country of PCA.
Which of the statements given above is/are 100. As per the 'Report on animal and plant
correct? discoveries 2015', which of the following is
(a) 1 and 2 only the correct sequence of regions in decreasing
(b) 2 and 3 only order of percentage contribution in
(c) 3 only discovery of new species?
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Western Ghats>Andaman and Nicobar
islands>Eastern Himalaya region
98. The 'Ulaanbaatar Declaration', recently in (b) Western Ghats>Eastern Himalaya
the news, is related to the affairs of: region>Andaman and Nicobar islands
(a) Asia Pacific Economic Council (c) Eastern Himalaya region>Western
(b) Asia-Europe Meeting Summit Ghats>Andaman and Nicobar islands
(c) Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (d) Eastern Himalaya region>Andaman and
(d) South Asian Association for Regional Nicobar islands>Western Ghats
Cooperation

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