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2601.

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India contains separate provisions for the administration of acquired territories. 2. The constitutional provisions for the administration of union territories also apply to the acquired territories. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
2602.

Which one of the following is a concurrent subject?

A. Railways
B. Gas and Oil
C. Banking
D. Criminal law and procedure
Answer» E.
Discussion
2603.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Punchhi Commission took extensive help from the Sarkaria Commission Report. 2. It differed from the Sarkaria Commission report.

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» D. 1 and 2 both are false.
Discussion
2604.

The major recommendations of the Sarkaria Commission were: 1. Inter-State Council be called Inter-Governmental Council 2. All-India Services be abolished 3. Residuary powers be retained with the Parliament 4. When the President withholds his assent to a state bill, its reasons be communicated to the state government Choose the correct ones from the codes given.

A. 1, 2, 3
B. 1, 3, 4
C. 1, 2, 4
D. 2, 3, 4
Answer» C. 1, 2, 4
Discussion
2605.

When was the Sarkaria Commission appointed?

A. 1980
B. 1981
C. 1982
D. 1983
Answer» E.
Discussion
2606.

Which one of the following is not non-tax revenues of the states?

A. Irrigation
B. Posts and telegraphs
C. Forests
D. Fisheries
Answer» C. Forests
Discussion
2607.

Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to take over the administration of the state on non-compliance of the directions of the Union Government?

A. Article 360
B. Article 365
C. Article 370
D. Article 375
Answer» C. Article 370
Discussion
2608.

Who among the following was the Chairman of the "National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution" constituted by the Government of India in the year 2000?

A. A.M. Ahmadi
B. A.S. Anand
C. M.N. Venkatachalaiah
D. J.S. Verma
Answer» D. J.S. Verma
Discussion
2609.

Which of the following were the main areas of concern for the "National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution" constituted by the Government of India in the year 2000? 1. Electoral Reforms 2. Union-State Relations 3. Enlargement of Fundamental Rights 4. Administrative System and Standards in Public Life Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
Discussion
2610.

Consider the following statements: The Constitution of India provides that no law of a State shall impose, or authorise the imposition of a tax on the sale or purchase of goods where such sale or purchase: 1. Takes place even within the territory of the State. 2. Takes place in the course of the import of the goods into, or export of the goods out of the territory of India. Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
Discussion
2611.

The Constitution of India enjoins upon the government to consult the Union Public Service Commission in disciplinary matters. Witch one of the following is an institution whose emergence cannot exactly be reconciled with the constitutionally prescribed role of the Union Public Service Commission?

A. The Administrative Reforms Commission
B. The Central Bureau of Investigation
C. The Central Vigilance Commission
D. The Law Commission
Answer» D. The Law Commission
Discussion
2612.

Assertion (A): The Union Public Service Commission must be consulted as regards the reservation of posts for Backward classes. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Reason (R): The functions of the Union Public Service Commission are only advisory and the Government need not act upon the advice of the Commission in any case. Codes:

A. Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. A is false but R is true
Answer» E.
Discussion
2613.

In which of the following, does the Union Public Service Commission advise the Central Government? 1. On matters relating to the methods of recruitment to the civil services. 2. On the principles to be followed in making appointments to the civil services. 3. On disciplinary matters in respect of persons serving in a civil capacity. 4. On seniority cases when referred to it. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

A. 1, 2 and 4
B. 2, 3 and 4
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer» E.
Discussion
2614.

Immediately before 26 January, 1950, the Union Public Service Commission was known as:

A. Public Service Commission
B. Federal Public Service Commission
C. Central Public Service Commission
D. Imperial Public Service Commission
Answer» C. Central Public Service Commission
Discussion
2615.

Which one of the following is not a function of the Union Public Service Commission?

A. It conducts examinations for the appointments to the services of the union.
B. It shall be consulted on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services.
C. It shall be consulted on all disciplinary matters affecting a person serving the Government of India.
D. It shall be consulted in cases as regards the reservation of posts for Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Answer» E.
Discussion
2616.

The State Public Service Commission submits its annual report to the:

A. Parliament
B. State Legislature
C. President
D. Governor
Answer» E.
Discussion
2617.

A member of the State Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehavior only after an inquiry has been held by:

A. A Joint Parliamentary Committee
B. The Supreme Court of India
C. The High Court of the concerned State
D. A Committee constituted by the Governor of the State
Answer» C. The High Court of the concerned State
Discussion
2618.

Matching Based MCQ Match List I (Acts of colonial Government of India) with List II (Provisions)List IList II[a]Charter Act, 1813 Britain to fully East(1)Set up a board of regulate the India company[b]Regulating Act(2)Company's trade monopoly in India was ended[c]Act of 1858(3)The power to govern was transferred from East Indian the Company the to British Crown[d]Pitt's India Act(4)The Company's directors were asked to present to the British Government all correspondence and documents pertaining to the administration of the company

A. A - 2 ; B - 4 ; C - 3 ; D - 1
B. A - 1 ; B - 3 ; C - 4 ; D - 2
C. A - 2 ; B - 3 ; C - 4 ; D - 1
D. A - 1 ; B - 4 ; C - 3 ; D - 2
Answer» B. A - 1 ; B - 3 ; C - 4 ; D - 2
Discussion