#1. Consider the following statements about the AttorneyGeneral of India? 1. He is appointed by the President of India 2. He has the right to take part in the proceeding of the Parliament. 3. He has the right of audience in all courts in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

1 and 2

1 and 3

2 and 3

All of these

#2. Impact of financial emergency excludes__

Union getting the power to issue directions to State to observe canons of financial propriety

President’s power to direct a reduction in the salaries of Supreme Court and High Court judges

President’s right to direct States to reserve even money bills for his consideration

President’s power to suspend fundamental rights in Article 19

#3. Match the following– List-I List-II A. Third Pay Commission 1. Varadachariar B. First Pay Commission 2. Raghubir Dayal C. Fourth Pay Commission 3. Jagannath Das D. Second Pay Commission 4. Singhal Rajamannar Codes: A B C D

1 3 4 2

3 2 1 4

2 1 4 3

2 3 4 1

#4. A Joint Public Service Commission may be set up for two or more states:

if the Parliament provides for it after Rajya Sahha resolves to that effect

only if the States are very small

if the State Legislatures approve of the decision

if the Parliament provides for it after a resolution to that effect is passed by the State

#5. Financial distribution between the Union and the States takes places on the basis of the recommendation of__

The Planning Commission

The National Development Council

Inter-State Council

The Finance Commission

#6. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the__

Parliament

Supreme Court

High Court

Election Commissioner

#7. Who, under the anti-defection act, is the final authority to decide whether a member of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification?

Speaker of the House

President of India

Central Election Commission

High Court of the State

#8. The members of UPSC hold office:

for a term of six years or till they attain the age of 65 years

for a term of five years irrespective of the upper age limit

for a term of six years or till they attain the age of 62 years

during the pleasure of the President

#9. The jurisdiction of the Finance Commission does not extend to:

recommendation of the allocation of funds among the various heads of expenditure in the Union and State budgets

recommendation of the distribution between the Union and the States of the net proceeds of taxes

recommendation of the allocation to the States of the respective shares of such tax proceeds

recommendation of the principles which govern the Grants-in-Aid of the revenue of the States out of the Consolidated Fund of India.

#10. In case of national emergency, the State Government___

cannot legislate

can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List

can legislate on the subjects in the State List

Legislative power is suspended

#11. Election Commission holds election for the:

Parliament

Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies

Parliament, State Legislative Assemblies and State Legislative Councils

Parliament, State Legislatures and elections of President and the Vice President

#12. A Joint Public Service Commission can be created by:

An order of the President

A resolution of the Rajya Sabha

An act of Parliament

A resolution of the concerned state legislatures

#13. For which one of the following reforms was a Commission set up under the Chairmanship of Veerappa Moily by the Government of India?

Police Reforms

Tax Reforms

Reforms in Technical Education

Administrative Reform

#14. Chairman of the Finance Commission must be:

Qualified to be a High Court judge

A person with background of economics

A person in public affairs

All of the above

#15. Which statement correctly describes the 4rth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the states

It contains the languages listed in the Constitution

It contains the provisions relating to administration of tribal areas

It allocates seats in the Council of States

#16. Constitution stipulates that__

Election Commission may consist of a Chief Election Commissioner and not more than three other Election Commissioners

when any other Election Commissioner is appointed the Chief Election Commissioner shall act as Chairman of the Election Commission

Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Supreme Court

Supreme Court may set aside an election on the ground that the electoral roll was defective

#17. Single-member constituency system means__

a constituency having only one candidate

there can be only one voter in the constituency

a constituency which elects only one representative though there can be many candidates.

a constituency having only one political party to contest election

#18. The personnel system of any local authority, corporate body or public institution can be placed within the jurisdiction of the UPSC by:

President of India

Central Ministry of Personnel

Parliament

Supreme Court

#19. The Departmental Committee of the Parliament of India on the welfare of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) shall

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

#20. Resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member is addressed to the__

President

Governor of the state

Chief Justice of India

Chief Minister of the state

#21. The Constitution envisages___

two types of civil services administrative and police

two types of civil services Indian and provincial

three types of civil services : all-India, central and regional

three types of civil services : all-India, central and state

#22. In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to frame charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1, 3 and 4 only

2 only

2 and 3 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

#23. From time to time, the Government of India approves various Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals. Which among the following bodies recommends this approval prior to the ministry of Finance/Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?

National Development Council

Foreign Investment Promotion Board

Central Economic Intelligence Bureau

Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India

#24. Composition of the UPSC is___

laid down in the Constitution

determined by Parliament

determined by the President

determined by the Chairman of UPSC

#25. Members of a State Public Service Commission can be removed by the__

Governor on a report by the Supreme Court

Governor on a resolution passed by the Parliament

President on a report by the Supreme Court

President on a resolution passed by the Parliament

#26. Which statement is/ are false ?

Supreme Court can appoint officers of the Court after consulting the UPSC

Joint Public Service Commission member retires at 62 years

UPSC may in case of a parliament resolution agree to serve the needs of a State

Public Service Commissions are to be consulted on matters relating to system of recruitment to civil posts

#27. System of representation used in India for elections of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies is__

proportional representation

territorial representation

functional representation

none of the above

#28. President’s Rule can be declared___

on the written advice of the Union Cabinet

only on the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State

if the President is satisfied that the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution

if a State ministry is defeated on the floor of the Legislative Assembly

#29. Permission for the use of English for official purposes was extended beyond the fifteen years initially allowed by the Constitution through

a Constitutional amendment

an act of Parliament

President’s order

a government order

#30. Which of the following expenditures shall not be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?

The emoluments and allowances of the President and other expenditure relating to his office

The emoluments and allowances of the Prime Minister and other expenditure relating to this office

The salaries and allowances of the chairman and the deputy chairman of the council of states

The salaries and allowances of the speaker and the deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha

#31. Consider the following statements: 1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State. 2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

#32. After the Constitutional Amendment to the Anti-Defection Act in 2003,

a merger is no longer valid even if 2/3 of the members of a political party join another party

a split of a legislature party is invalid even if 1/3 of the party leaves

a defector has to resign and cannot stand for re-election till the term of the legislature ends

all the above have been legislated

#33. The functions of the UPSC include__

conduct of examination for appointment to services of the Union

tendering of advice to the President in matters relating to the methods recruitment to civil services including promotion and disciplinary actions

tendering of advice to the President regarding the claims of a person regarding costs incurred by him in defending legal proceedings instituted against him in respect of acts done in execution of duties

all the above

#34. National Commission for Backward Classes__

it is a statutory body.

has three members

has the powers of a civil court

is a permanent body whose members enjoy a fouryear term

#35. A political party that loses recognition still retains its symbol:

for two years

for six years

till the next elections

only so far as another party does not claim it

#36. For recognition as a state party, a political party

must secure at least 6% of valid votes in the general elections in the state plus two seats in the State Assembly

must win at least six seats in the State Assembly

must secure at least 2% of the valid votes polled in the state’s elections to the Lok Sabha

get at least 11 MPs in the Lok Sabha

#37. State Election Commissioner can be removed from office:

only by the Governor

in the same manner and grounds as a Judge of the Supreme Cour

only the President on the advice of the Chief Justice of the state

in the same manner as the Vice President of India

#38. According to the constitution of India, a new all India service can be instituted with the initiative taken by

more than two-thirds of the states

The inter-states council

the Lok Sabha

The Rajya Sabha

#39. Why does the Constitution debar the Chairman of the UPSC from further employment either under the Government of India or the Government of a State?

Because one cannot take up government post after the age of sixty-five years

To ensure the independence of the Commission

To ensure the dignity of the office of Chairman, UPSC

To make sure that the Commission does not become corrup

#40. Under the Comptroller and Auditor General of India there is in each state:

Accountant General

Audit Chief General

Comptroller Accountant

Chief of the state Accounts

#41. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as friend, philosopher and guide of:

he Public Accounts Committee

the Estimate Committee

the Committee on Public Undertaking

All of the above

#42. Which one of the following is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but followed as a convention?

The Finance Minister is to be a member of the lower House

The Prime Minister has to resign if he loses majority in the lower house

All the parts of India are to be represented in the Council of Ministers

In the event of both the President and the VicePresident deemitting office simultaneously before the end of the their tenure, the Speaker of the lower house of the Parliament will officiate as the President.

#43. Consider the following tasks: 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, state Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political, parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election. 4. Proclamation of final verdict in case of election disputes Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1 and 3

1, 2 and 4

#44. Which one of the following is not an All India Service?

Indian Forest Service

Indian Foreign Service

Indian Administrative Service

Indian Police Service

#45. Which of the followings political parties is/are national political parties? 1. Muslim League 2. Revolutionary Socialist Party 3. All India Forward Block 4. Peasants and Workers Party of India Codes:

1, 2 and 3

2 and 4

3 only

None

#46. List-I List-II

A – 1 ; B – 2 ; C – 3 ; D – 4

A – 2 ; B – 3 ; C – 4 ; D – 1

A – 4 ; B – 1 ; C – 2 ; D – 3

A – 4 ; B – 2 ; C – 1 ; D – 3

#47. The UPSC submits an annual report of its work to:

the President

the Cabinet Secretariat

the Home Minister

Parliament

#48. If in an election to a State legislative assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that:

the polling was very poor

the election was for a multi-member constituency

the elected candidate’s victory over his nearest rival was very marginal

fails to secure more than one sixth of the valid votes polled

#49. The independence of the Election Commission has

by making the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner difficult

by not permitting any change in the salary and other service conditions of the Election Commissioner during his term

both the above provisions

by none of the above provisions

#50. Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Niti Aayog 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

#51. Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India? 1. The National Development Council 2. The Governor’s Conference 3. Zonal Councils 4. Inter-State Council Codes:

1 and 2

1, 2 and 3

3 and 4

4 only

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#1. Consider the following statements about the AttorneyGeneral of India? 1. He is appointed by the President of India 2. He has the right to take part in the proceeding of the Parliament. 3. He has the right of audience in all courts in India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

#2. Impact of financial emergency excludes__

#3. Match the following– List-I List-II A. Third Pay Commission 1. Varadachariar B. First Pay Commission 2. Raghubir Dayal C. Fourth Pay Commission 3. Jagannath Das D. Second Pay Commission 4. Singhal Rajamannar Codes: A B C D

#4. A Joint Public Service Commission may be set up for two or more states:

#5. Financial distribution between the Union and the States takes places on the basis of the recommendation of__

#6. The power to decide an election petition is vested in the__

#7. Who, under the anti-defection act, is the final authority to decide whether a member of Lok Sabha has incurred disqualification?

#8. The members of UPSC hold office:

#9. The jurisdiction of the Finance Commission does not extend to:

#10. In case of national emergency, the State Government___

#11. Election Commission holds election for the:

#12. A Joint Public Service Commission can be created by:

#13. For which one of the following reforms was a Commission set up under the Chairmanship of Veerappa Moily by the Government of India?

#14. Chairman of the Finance Commission must be:

#15. Which statement correctly describes the 4rth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

#16. Constitution stipulates that__

#17. Single-member constituency system means__

#18. The personnel system of any local authority, corporate body or public institution can be placed within the jurisdiction of the UPSC by:

#19. The Departmental Committee of the Parliament of India on the welfare of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) shall

#20. Resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member is addressed to the__

#21. The Constitution envisages___

#23. From time to time, the Government of India approves various Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals. Which among the following bodies recommends this approval prior to the ministry of Finance/Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs?

#24. Composition of the UPSC is___

#25. Members of a State Public Service Commission can be removed by the__

#26. Which statement is/ are false ?

#27. System of representation used in India for elections of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies is__

#28. President’s Rule can be declared___

#29. Permission for the use of English for official purposes was extended beyond the fifteen years initially allowed by the Constitution through

#30. Which of the following expenditures shall not be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India?

#32. After the Constitutional Amendment to the Anti-Defection Act in 2003,

#33. The functions of the UPSC include__

#34. National Commission for Backward Classes__

#35. A political party that loses recognition still retains its symbol:

#36. For recognition as a state party, a political party

#37. State Election Commissioner can be removed from office:

#38. According to the constitution of India, a new all India service can be instituted with the initiative taken by

#39. Why does the Constitution debar the Chairman of the UPSC from further employment either under the Government of India or the Government of a State?

#40. Under the Comptroller and Auditor General of India there is in each state:

#41. The Comptroller and Auditor General acts as friend, philosopher and guide of:

#42. Which one of the following is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but followed as a convention?

#44. Which one of the following is not an All India Service?

#45. Which of the followings political parties is/are national political parties? 1. Muslim League 2. Revolutionary Socialist Party 3. All India Forward Block 4. Peasants and Workers Party of India Codes:

#46. List-I List-II

#47. The UPSC submits an annual report of its work to:

#48. If in an election to a State legislative assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that:

#49. The independence of the Election Commission has

#51. Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India? 1. The National Development Council 2. The Governor’s Conference 3. Zonal Councils 4. Inter-State Council Codes:

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