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| 151. |
With reference to the passage of Money Bill in Indian Parliament, which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | The decision of the Union Finance Minister is final on the question whether a bill is Money Bill or not |
| B. | A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha |
| C. | After a money bill is passed by Lok Sabha and transmitted to Rajya Sabha, it should be returned within one month |
| D. | When Rajya Sabha returns the Money Bill with its recommendations, the Lok Sabha has to accept such recommendations |
| Answer» C. After a money bill is passed by Lok Sabha and transmitted to Rajya Sabha, it should be returned within one month | |
| 152. |
In parliamentary countries, like India, the legislative control over administration is considerably reduced and restricted in effectiveness due to which of the following reasons? 1. The expansion in the volume and variety of administrative work. 2. Frequent use of Guillitone. 3. The large size of the legislature 4. The members of the legislature are laymen. 5. The financial committees do post mortem work. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 5 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 153. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Preamble can be amended by the Parliament (Kesavananda Bharti 1973). 2. A constitutional amendment can-not override a basic feature of the constitution (S.P Gupta v Union of India 1982). |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 154. |
With regard to the powers of the Rajya Sabha, which one among the following statements is not correct? |
| A. | A money bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha |
| B. | The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or amend a money bill |
| C. | The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement |
| D. | The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants |
| Answer» D. The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote on the Demands for Grants | |
| 155. |
The major recommendations of the Punchhi Commission are: 1. Broad agreement be reached between the the Union and the states on laws to be made on the concurrent subjects 2. There need not be any flexibility by the Union with regard to State List. 3. Governor to be appointed should be one from outside the state 4. Governor to be removed at the will of the Union Government Choose the correct ones from the codes given. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 156. |
The first reading of the Bill in a House of Parliament refers to : |
| A. | The motion for leave to introduce a Bill in the House |
| B. | The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the principle underlying the Bill is discussed and not the details of the bill. |
| C. | The general discussion on the Bill where the bill is discussed in details. |
| D. | The state when the Bill is referred either to select committee of the House or to the joint committee of the two houses. |
| Answer» B. The general discussion on the Bill as whole where only the principle underlying the Bill is discussed and not the details of the bill. | |
| 157. |
Which one of the following is incorrect: |
| A. | The Vice-President should be a citizen of India. |
| B. | He should have completed 35 years of age. |
| C. | He should have qualifications of members of Lok Sabha. |
| D. | He should have the support of the majority party. |
| Answer» D. He should have the support of the majority party. | |
| 158. |
Who, among the following, describes India as a flexible federation? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Sardar Patel |
| C. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| D. | Rajendera Prasad |
| Answer» D. Rajendera Prasad | |
| 159. |
Following the re-organisation of states (1956), the number of the states and the union territories were: |
| A. | States 14 and Union Territories 6 |
| B. | States 15 and Union Territories 5 |
| C. | States 16 and Union Territories 4 |
| D. | States 13 and Union Territories 7 |
| Answer» B. States 15 and Union Territories 5 | |
| 160. |
Though which of the following case decided by the supreme-court a part of India's territory was given to Pakistan? |
| A. | Berubari case |
| B. | Golaknath case |
| C. | Kesavananda case |
| D. | Minerva Mills case |
| Answer» B. Golaknath case | |
| 161. |
30. ?According to Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, in three States there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Which one of the following States is not covered by the Article? |
| A. | Jharkhand |
| B. | Punjab |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh |
| D. | Odisha |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 162. |
Which Schedule of the Constitution of India provides three lists of subjects on which the Union and the States have the power to make laws? |
| A. | 4th Schedule |
| B. | 5th Schedule |
| C. | 6th Schedule |
| D. | 7th Schedule |
| Answer» E. | |
| 163. |
In case there is inconsistency between the Union law and the state law on a concurrent list, which law prevails? Choose the correct code: 1. Union law 2. State law |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is true. | |
| 164. |
In case the Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly resigns before his specified tenure, he gives his resignation to the |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | President |
| C. | Deputy Speaker |
| D. | Chief Justice of High Court |
| Answer» D. Chief Justice of High Court | |
| 165. |
Consider the following statements: A member of the State Public Service Commission can be removed only by the: 1. Governor on the ground of his misbehavior 2. President on the ground of his infirmity of body or mind 3. Governor when such member becomes insolvent 4. President on the ground of misbehavior after receiving report of the Supreme Court after due enquiry Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 2 alone |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 166. |
Which one of the following does not constitute the three-tier system of Panchayati Raj |
| A. | Panchayat |
| B. | Nagar Panchayat |
| C. | Panchayat Samiti |
| D. | Zila Parishad |
| Answer» C. Panchayat Samiti | |
| 167. |
Which of the following official(s) is/are appointed by the President by Warrant under his hand and seal. 1. CAG. 2. Chairperson of National Commission of SCs. 3. Attorney General of India. 4. CVC |
| A. | 1, 2 & 4 only |
| B. | 2 & 3 only |
| C. | 1 & 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 & 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 & 3 only | |
| 168. |
A State Human Rights Commission submits its annual report to the: |
| A. | State Legislature |
| B. | Governor of the State |
| C. | State Government |
| D. | High Court of the State |
| Answer» D. High Court of the State | |
| 169. |
54. The Sarkaria Commission Report deal with which one the following? |
| A. | Corruption in India |
| B. | Centre-state relations |
| C. | local governance |
| D. | Inter-river dispute |
| Answer» C. local governance | |
| 170. |
Who, among the following has the power to adjudicate on any dispute or complaint relating to the use, distribution and control of waters of any inter-state rivers and river valleys |
| A. | The Parliament of India |
| B. | The House of the People |
| C. | The President of India |
| D. | The Council of Ministers |
| Answer» B. The House of the People | |
| 171. |
Who among the following appoints the District judge in a State? |
| A. | The Governor of the State |
| B. | The President of India |
| C. | The Chief Minister of the State |
| D. | Chief Justice of the High Court of the State |
| Answer» B. The President of India | |
| 172. |
Match List I with List II. List I List II A Union List 1 Forests B State List 2 Police C Concurrent List 3 Banking |
| A. | A-1 B-2 C-3 |
| B. | A-3 B-2 C-1 |
| C. | A-1 B-3 C-2 |
| D. | A-2 B-3 C-1 |
| Answer» C. A-1 B-3 C-2 | |
| 173. |
Which of the following have a bicameral legislature in the states of the Union? |
| A. | Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Bihar, Jammu and Kashmir |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab, Karnataka |
| D. | Karnataka, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu |
| Answer» C. Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Bihar, Punjab, Karnataka | |
| 174. |
Which of the following is lesser populated state in India than France? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Karnataka |
| C. | Telangana |
| D. | Denmark |
| Answer» B. Karnataka | |
| 175. |
The Parliament passed the Administrative Tribunals Act in: |
| A. | 1985 |
| B. | 1975 |
| C. | 1982 |
| D. | 1987 |
| Answer» B. 1975 | |
| 176. |
The term of the Lok Sabha: |
| A. | cannot be extended under any circumstances |
| B. | can be extended by six months at a time |
| C. | can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency |
| D. | can be extended for two years at a time during die proclamation of emergency |
| Answer» D. can be extended for two years at a time during die proclamation of emergency | |
| 177. |
The Committee of parliament on official language comprises the members |
| A. | 20 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha |
| B. | 10 from Lok Sabha, 20 from Rajya Sabha |
| C. | 10 from Lok Sabha, 10 from Rajya Sabha |
| D. | 20 from Lok Sabha, 20 from Rajya Sabha |
| Answer» B. 10 from Lok Sabha, 20 from Rajya Sabha | |
| 178. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Every permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir who has migrated to Pakistan if he returns to the state is considered to be a citizen of India 2. Every permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir who has migrated if he does stay there permanently is not to be considered a citizen of India. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is true. | |
| 179. |
Among the four pairs consisting of dignitaries who became the Vice-Presidents while holding celebrated posts: |
| A. | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and G.S. Pathak |
| B. | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and V.V. Giri |
| C. | Dr. Zakir Hussain and K.R. Narayanan |
| D. | B.D. Jatti and K. R. Narayanan |
| Answer» D. B.D. Jatti and K. R. Narayanan | |
| 180. |
The principle of "collective responsibility' under parliamentary democracy implies that [CSAT-2014] 1. a motion of no-confidence can be moved in the Council of Ministers as a whole as well as an individual minister. 2. no person shall be nominated to the cabinet except on the advice of the Prime Minister. 3. no person shall be retained as a member of the Cabinet if the Prime minister says that he shall be dismissed. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 181. |
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct with regard to Jammu & Kashmir? 1. Provisions of Article 368 cannot be extended to J&K unless it is extended by an order of the President. 2. No alteration of the boundaries of the State without the consent of the Legislature of the State of J&K. 3. The Union has power to make a proclamation of financial emergency with respect to the State of J&K. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 3 | |
| 182. |
The organisation the village panchayats has been provided in the following article: |
| A. | Article 39 |
| B. | Article 39 A |
| C. | Article 40 |
| D. | Article 41 |
| Answer» D. Article 41 | |
| 183. |
What is a 'charged expenditure'? |
| A. | An expenditure which has been incurred already and for the bills which are pending for payment |
| B. | Expenditure on the essential aspects of administration |
| C. | The expenditure that can be incurred by the president without the approval of the parliament. |
| D. | The expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India for which the approval of the Parliament is not necessary, according to the Constitution. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 184. |
One of the following is not true: |
| A. | The President presides over the meetings of the Council of Ministers. |
| B. | He gets the Speaker appointed in the Lok Sabha. |
| C. | He goes by the decision of the Council of Ministers. |
| D. | He acts as the leader of his team. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 185. |
Which of the following are the reasons for the creation of Union Territories? 1. Special treatment of the tribal people 2. Cultural distinctiveness 3. Strategic importance 4. Care of the backward people 5. Political and administrative considerations Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 3 and 5 |
| B. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 5 | |
| 186. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Nagar Panchayat is an area in transition from a rural to an urban area. 2. Nagar Panchayat is an area in transition from an urban to a rural area. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is false. | |
| 187. |
Consider the following statements: The parliamentary Committee on public accounts 1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha 2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government 3. examines the report of me Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 3 only | |
| 188. |
Which of the following is a committee purely on Panchayti Raj? |
| A. | Balwantrai Mehta Committee |
| B. | G.V.K. Rao Committee |
| C. | L.M. Singhvi Committee |
| D. | Ashok Mehta Committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 189. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the envisaged federation under the Government of India Act, 1935: 1. The British provinces and the princely states as units of the federation were equal in numerous respects. 2. It was voluntary for the princely states to join the federation and compulsory for the British provinces to join the federation. 3. The princely states and the British provinces never expressed the desire for a union. 4. The idea of federation, under the Act of 1935, was imposed on India. Choose the correct statements from the codes given here. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 190. |
Match List-1 with List-11 and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-1List-11 (Amendments to the Constitution)A. The Constitution (Sixty-ninth Amendment) Act, 19911. Establishment of state level Rent TribunalsB. The Constitution (Seventy-fifth Amendment) Act. 19942. No reservations for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats in Arunachal PradeshC. The Constitution (Eighteenth Amendment) Act, 20003. Constitution of Panchayats in Villages or at other local levelD. The Constitution (Eighty-third Amendment) Act, 2000 4. Accepting the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission 5. According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi |
| A. | A - 5 , B - 1 , C - 4 , D - 2 |
| B. | A - 1 , B - 5 , C - 3 , D - 4 |
| C. | A - 5 , B - 1 , C - 3 , D - 4 |
| D. | A - 1 , B - 5 , C - 4 , D - 2 |
| Answer» B. A - 1 , B - 5 , C - 3 , D - 4 | |
| 191. |
Direction : Match List-I with List-II and Select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists. 39. List-IList-II[A] Governor(1) Article 167[B] Council of ministers(2) Article 169[C] Duties of Chief Minister(3) Article 155[D] Legislative Council(4) Article 163 |
| A. | A - 1 ; B - 2 ; C - 3 ; D - 4 |
| B. | A - 4 ; B - 3 ; C - 2 ; D - 1 |
| C. | A - 3 ; B - 2 ; C - 4 ; D - 1 |
| D. | A - 3 ; B - 4 ; C - 1 ; D - 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 192. |
Amendments cannot be put up in either House to |
| A. | Annual Financial Statement |
| B. | Appropriation Bill |
| C. | Demand for grants |
| D. | Any of the above |
| Answer» C. Demand for grants | |
| 193. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Parliament can make laws relating to Articles 2 and 3 which may affect the first and the fourth schedules. These laws are considered as 'amendments' for purpose of Article 368. 2. The above changes may not be considered as 'amendments' for purposes of Article 368. Codes: |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. 2 is true but 1 is false. | |
| 194. |
In whom are the executive powers of the state vested? |
| A. | Chief Minister |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | State Legislative Assembly |
| D. | State Legislative Council |
| Answer» C. State Legislative Assembly | |
| 195. |
Which one of the following states may not have a Minister of Tribal Welfare in the state ministry? Choose from the codes given. 1. Chattisgarh 2. Jharkhand 3. Tamil Nadu 4. Madhya Pradesh 5. Bihar 6. Odisha |
| A. | 1, 3, 5. 6 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4, 6 |
| C. | 2, 3, 5, 6 |
| D. | 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3, 5, 6 | |
| 196. |
In the Union Government, under whose charge is die Cabinet Secretariat? |
| A. | The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| B. | The President of India |
| C. | The Prime Minister of India |
| D. | The Union Home Minister |
| Answer» D. The Union Home Minister | |
| 197. |
Which one of the following can be described as an outstanding feature of India?s Constitution? |
| A. | Singular judiciary and singular polity |
| B. | Singular polity and singular citizenship |
| C. | Singular judiciary and singular citizenship |
| D. | Singular citizenship and singular law |
| Answer» D. Singular citizenship and singular law | |
| 198. |
According to the Constitution |
| A. | Prime minister allocates work amongst ministers based on specific guidelines |
| B. | Number of ministers, including the prime minister should not be more than 15% of total number of members of Lok Sabha |
| C. | a member of either House of Parliament from any political party who is disqualified under the, Anti-Defection Act appointed a minister during that term even if elected again |
| D. | all of the above are correct |
| Answer» C. a member of either House of Parliament from any political party who is disqualified under the, Anti-Defection Act appointed a minister during that term even if elected again | |
| 199. |
The salaries and allowances of the Council of Ministers of the State Government are paid from the: |
| A. | Reserve Bank of India |
| B. | Treasury of the State Government |
| C. | Contingency Fund of the State |
| D. | Consolidated Fund of the state |
| Answer» E. | |
| 200. |
The Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution of free India was set up under the |
| A. | Cripps Mission Plan |
| B. | Cabinet Mission Plan |
| C. | Wavell Plan |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Wavell Plan | |