Vision CSP 2016 Test 2

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1.
With reference to No-Confidence Motion,
4.
With reference to Indian Constitution,
consider the following statements:
1. A No-Confidence Motion should state
1. The corporations or the companies
the reasons for its adoption in the Lok
created by the Central Government are
Sabha.
immune from state taxation.
2. It can be moved against the entire
2. The property or income of a state is
council of ministers as well as against an
exempted from Central taxation.
individual minister.
Which of the statements given above is/are
3. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the

council of ministers must resign from
correct?
the office.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

not correct?
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
5.
(c) 2 only
As per the directions given by the Supreme

Court in S. R. Bommai case, which of the
(d) 2 and 3 only
following situations is/are not considered as

2.
With reference to the Chairman of Rajya
ground/s for proclamation of President's rule
Sabha, consider the following statements:
in a state?
1. He cannot preside over a joint sitting of
1. A situation of maladministration in a
the two houses of the Parliament.
state persists where duly constituted
2. He is a member of the house but cannot
ministry enjoys support of the assembly.
vote in the first instance.
2. In
3. When a resolution for his removal is
case
of
serious
allegations
of
corruption against the ministry of the
under consideration he can speak and
state.
take part in the proceedings, without
Select the correct answer using the code
voting.
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 3 only
3.
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his
6.
For a citizen of India, the duty to pay taxes is
powers and duties from:
a:
(a) The Constitution of India
(a) Fundamental Duty
(b) The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
(b) Legal obligation
Business of Lok Sabha
(c) Constitutional obligation
(c) Parliamentary conventions
(d) Moral obligation
(d) All of the above

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7.
Which
of
the
following
is/are
the
10.
Which Indian city was named as "the

National Earth Hour Capital 2015"?
(a) Thane
(b) Coimbatore
(c) Chandigarh
(d) Allahabad
11.
One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha

from the Vidhan Parishad is:
(a) Power of impeachment
(b) Indirect election
(c) Nomination of members
(d) Tenure of membership
12.
With reference to Central Council of

Ministers, consider the following statements:
1. Council of Ministers are collectively
responsible to the President.
2. Council of Ministers are collectively
responsible to the House of the people.
3. Resignation or death of an incumbent
Prime Minister dissolves the Council of
Ministers.
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
13.
With reference to State Emergency, consider

the following statements:
1. A law made by the Parliament during a
State Emergency becomes inoperative
six months after the emergency has
ceased to operate.
2. A State Emergency does not affect the
Fundamental Rights of the citizens of
that state.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
constitutional provisions facilitating Union

control over the States?
1. All India Services
2. National Development council
3. Zonal Councils
4. Grants-in-aid
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
8.
Who among the following participate/s in

the election to the Legislative Council of a
State?
1. Members of municipalities
2. Members of Legislative Assembly of the
State
3. Graduates
4. Members of Panchayat Samiti
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
9.
With reference to IRENA, consider the

following statements:
1. It is a body set up by United Nations to
promote adoption and sustainable use of
renewable energy.
2. India is a permanent member of IRENA.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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14.
Which of the following departments of the
16.
With reference to the power of judicial

review of high courts, consider the following
statements:
1. High court can review the laws enacted
by state legislatures only and not the
ones enacted by the Centre.
2. High court can not interpret the
Constitution while reviewing any law or
order passed by the government, as
Supreme Court is the sole interpreter of
Constitution.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
17.
Appointment, posting and promotion of

district judge in a state are made by the:
(a) Governor in consultation with the High
court.
(b) Chief justice of the High court of that
state in consultation with the Governor.
(c) President in consultation with the High
court.
(d) President in consultation with the
Governor and the High court.
18.
Consider the following statements:

1. Corporation tax is levied and collected
by the Centre but appropriated by the
States.
2. Taxes on sale and purchase of
newspaper is levied, collected and
appropriated by States.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Government of India are not under any

Ministry?
1. Department of Disinvestment
2. Department of Space
3. Department of Pharmaceuticals
4. Department of Atomic Energy
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
15.
With reference to the provisions of the

Panchayats(Extension
to
the
Scheduled
Areas) Act, 1996, consider the following

statements:
1. In the Scheduled areas, atleast one-half
of the seats in every panchayat are
reserved for members of the scheduled
tribes.
2. The Gram Sabha shall be responsible for
the
coordination
of
planning
and
implementation of development projects

in
the
scheduled
areas
involving
acquisition of land.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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19.
The term "The Parrot Lady" which has been
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in the news recently is:

(a) A title given to a woman environmental
activist working to save parrot from
getting vulnerable.
(b) An award given by government of India
to female artist in singing.
(c) A stone sculpture of a lady with parrot
on her back.
(d) A female painter who got famous with
her painting exhibition recently.
The electoral college to elect the President of

India consists of:
1. All the members of Lok Sabha
2. All the members of Legislative
Assemblies of states
3. All the members of Rajya Sabha
4. All the members of Legislative Councils
of states
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
20.
With reference to Smart City Cities, consider
(d) None of the above
he following statements:
1. Cities will be selected on the basis of
population and financial strength.
23.
Which of the following duties have been

constitutionally prescribed for the Centre?
1. To protect every state against external
aggression and internal disturbance.
2. To ensure that corruption and
maladministration do not affect state
governments.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
24.
Which of the following are the essential

features of a federal system of Government?
1. A written constitution
2. Single citizenship
3. Bicameral legislature
4. Emergency provisions
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
2. All the smart cities will be built from

scratch on an altogether new area.
3. The
mission
puts
emphasis
on
participation of citizens in prioritizing

and planning in urban intervention.
Which of the above statements is/are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
21.
With reference to National emergency,

1. It can be declared even if security of
India is not under threat, but there is a
case of imminent danger.
2. If once proclaimed, it is applicable to the
whole of Indian Territory.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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26.
27.
Which of the following was/were the

implications of the 73rd Constitutional
Amendment Act?
1. Constituting
Panchayats
became
mandatory for states.
2. Fixing tenure of five years for
Panchayants at all levels was made
mandatory.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
28.
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of

calling attention motion is:
(a) to call the attention of a Minister to any
matter of urgent public importance.
(b) to allow a discussion on a definite matter
of urgent public importance.
(c) to let members raise discussion for short
durations without a formal motion or
vote thereon.
(d) to ask for the removal of a minister for
inappropriate or violent behaviour.
29.
With reference to the power of the Speaker

to suspend the members from the House,
1. It is a constitutional power of the
Speaker.
2. Speaker must consult the Parliamentary
Affairs Minister before taking such
decision.
3. The decision of the speaker is final and
binding.
With reference to the Lok Sabha, consider

1. The Indian Constitution has provided for
the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha.
2. The quorum for the Lok Sabha is 10% of
this maximum strength.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. In order to decide the disqualification of
a Member of the parliament, the
President must take the opinion of the
Supreme Court.
2. According
to
the
Constitution,
Parliament can make laws regarding
disqualification.
3. Election Commission can take suo-moto
decision to disqualify a member of either
House.
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
30.
In case of conflict among two or more

judgements of the Supreme Court, which of
the following judgement is followed or
considered as final?
(a) Latest judgment given by Supreme
Court.
(b) Judgment given by larger bench.
(c) Any of the judgements as deemed fit by
the court.
(d) Such situation has not been clarified by
the Supreme Court or is provided under
the Indian Constitution.
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31.
With reference to Vice-President, consider
34.
With reference to the office of Governor,
1. In order to be eligible for election, a
1. A person can be appointed as Governor
person should be qualified for election
of two states simultaneously.

2. The Constitution prescribes that the
as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

2. There is no specific provision in the
President should consult the Chief
Indian Constitution regarding re-election
minister of the state while appointing the
of Vice-President.
Governor.
Which of the statements given is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
32.

1. The laws made by Parliament and state
35.
With reference to Cabinet Committees,
legislatures are applicable to Indian
consider the following statement:
citizens and their property in any part of
1. The establishment of cabinet committees

is provided under Indian Constitution.
the world.
2. The Non-cabinet members can become
2. The Parliament can make laws for the
members of cabinet committees.
whole or any part of the territory of
3. All cabinet committees are headed by
India without any limtation.
Prime Minister.

(a) 1 only
(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
33.

1. In case of a conflict between a central
Which of the following were constituted in
law and a state law on a subject in the
pursuance
concurrent list, the central law always
Constitutional Amendment Acts?
prevails over the state law.
1. State Finance Commission
2. The power to make laws with respect to

residuary subjects lies with states.
36.
of
the
73rd
and
74th
2. State Election Commission

3. District Planning Committees
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 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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37.
The powers and status of Legislative Council
40.
Article-262 of the Constitution provides for
are broadly equal to that of the Legislative
the adjudication of Inter-state water disputes.
Assembly of a state in which of the
Which of the following provisions in this
following matters?
regards is/are correct?
1. Approval of ordinances issued by the
1. Parliament may by law provide for the

adjudication of any dispute or complaint.
governor.
2. Parliament
2. Consideration of the reports of the
cannot
restrict
Supreme
Court or any other court to exercise
constitutional bodies.
jurisdiction in respect of such dispute.

3. Selection of ministers including the chief
minister
given below.
(a) 1 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
41.

1. Supreme Court of India enforces central
38.
The technology "Sniffer Dog", developed
laws while State High Courts enforce
recently by IISc, to detect explosives is
state laws.
2. Appointment of judges in Supreme
based on:
(a) Vapour releasing property of explosives
(b) Magnetic properties of explosives
(c) Electrostatic properties of explosives
(d) Groundwater polluting tendency of the
Court and High Courts are done by

Chief
Justice
of
India
on
the
recommendation of central government

and state government respectively.
3. Parliament can present an address to the
underground explosives
President for the removal of judges of
the Supreme Court and High Court.
39.
The President can be impeached for:
(a) Violating the Constitution
correct?
(b) Disregarding the Parliament

(c) For not abiding by the advice of the
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
Prime Minister
(d) 2 and 3 only

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42.
With reference to emergency provisions,

1. The resolution disapproving the
continuation of emergency must be
passed by both the houses of the
parliament.
a
2. The
President
may
revoke
proclamation of emergency by a
subsequent proclamation without any
parliamentary approval.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
45.
With reference to Indian Prime Minister,

1. He/She allocates portfolios among the
ministers and makes rules regarding
them.
2. He/She has no role in the appointment of
Chairman and members of Union Public
Service Commission.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
43.
44.
With reference to elections to Panchayats,

1. The minimum age for contesting
elections to panchayats is 25 years.
2. Elections to panchayats are conducted as
per the electoral rolls prepared for the
most recent state election.
3. The chairpersons of panchayats at all
three levels must be elected indirectly by
and from amongst the elected members.
not correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following is true regarding the

qualifications required for appointment of a
person as a District Judge ?
(a) He should have been an advocate or
pleader for a minimum period of 10
years.
(b) He should be in the service of central or
state government.
(c) He should be recommended by the high
court for appointment.
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
46.
With reference to One Rank One Pension

Scheme, consider the following statements:
1. The Scheme will ensure that Exservicemen of the same rank with same
retirement
date
receive
the
same
pension, irrespective of their length of

service.
2. The scheme will consider 2013 as the
base
year
and
there
would
be
equalisation every 5 years.

correct?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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47.
With reference to Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao
49.
Consider the following statements regarding
campaign, which of the following statements
Parliamentary Proceedings:
is/are correct?
1. A starred question asked during the
1. It is being implemented all over the
Question Hour requires a written answer
country.
and
2. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of

Women
and
Child
cannot
be
Development,
2. An unstarred question requires an oral

answer
and
questions can follow.
of
Human
by
supplementary questions.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Ministry
followed
Resource
Development.
and
hence
supplementary
3. Question hour is not mentioned in the
3. Sukhanya Samriddhi Yojana is an
Rules of Procedure and Conduct of
initiative under Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao
Business in Lok Sabha.
campaign.
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
(d) 1 and 3 only

50.
48.
With reference to Rashtriya Swasthya Bima
be disqualified for being elected as a
Yojana (RSBY), consider the following
Member of the Parliament under which of
statements:
the following conditions?
1. The scheme is being implemented by
1. He is convicted for any offence resulting
Ministry of Labour and Employment.

2. It covers Below Poverty Line families
only.
3. It
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allows
in imprisonment for two or more years.

2. He
is
detained
under
preventive
detention law.
only
public
insurance
3. He is punished for preaching and
companies to act as service providers to
practicing
cover the beneficiaries.
untouchability, dowry and sati.
social
crimes
such
as
correct?
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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51.
Consider the following statements with
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reference to disqualification of election to
parliament:
1. The provision of joint sitting is not
1. The
Constitution
lays
down
the
applicable to Constitutional Amendment
procedure to declare an election void, if
bill .
a disqualified person is elected to the
2. In the absence of Speaker, Chairman of
Parliament.
Rajya Sabha presides over the Joint
2. The Representation of the People Act,
Sitting.
1951 enables the High Court to declare
3. At a joint sitting, only Lok Sabha can
an election void if a disqualified
propose new amendments and not the
candidate is elected.
Rajya Sabha.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
52.
With reference to Joint Sitting, consider the
(d) 1, 2 and 3
With reference to Money Bill, consider the
54.
reference to enactment of budget:
1. Under Article 109, a money bill shall not
1. Parliament can increase, reduce or
be introduced in Rajya Sabha.
abolish a tax.
2. Rajya Sabha cannot reject a money bill
and has to return it within 10 days with
the Constitution.
or without amendments.
3. Its defeat in the Lok Sabha leads to the
resignation of the Government.
3. The Rajya Sabha has no power to vote

on demand for grants.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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With
reference
to
Public
Accounts
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Which of the following statements regarding
Committee (PAC), consider the following
legislative councils is/are correct?
statements:
1. Parliament can abolish or create a
1. The members of PAC are elected from
Legislative Council if the concerned
the Lok Sabha only.
legislative assembly passes a resolution
2. It examines the annual audit reports of
to that effect with simple majority.
the CAG.
3. The
committee
examines
2. Parliament
public
derives
its
power
to
create/abolish a legislative council from
expenditures from legal point of view
Article 368.
only but not from the point of view of
economy.
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 2 and 3 only
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56.
With reference to tax revenues, which of the
With reference to Departmental Standing

Committees,
consider
the
following
following statements is/are correct?

1. Service tax is levied by the Centre but
statements:
1. They ensure financial accountability of
the Executive to the Parliament.
2. A minister can be nominated as a
member of a standing committee.
3. Recommendations of these committees
are advisory in nature and not binding on
the Parliament
collected and appropriated by both the

centre and the states.
2. The net proceeds of the taxes on the sale
or purchase of goods in inter-state trade
form a part of the consolidated fund of
India.
given below.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1 and 3 only
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59.
With reference to Centre-State relations,

1. The Governor of a state may with the
consent of the central government,
entrust to that government any of the
executive function of the state.
2. The Parliament can entrust the executive
function of the centre to a state even
without its consent.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 both
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
62.
With
reference
to
Gram
Nyayalayas,

1. It has jurisdiction over both civil and
criminal cases.
2. The appeals against its decisions lie
directly in High Courts.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
60.
61.
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With reference to the Council of States,

1. The parliament functioned as unicameral
till the first elections were held in 1952.
2. The origin of the second Chamber can
be traced to the Montague-Chelmsford
Report of 1918.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to appointments of judges to

a high court, consider the following
statements:
1. A distinguished jurist in the opinion of
the President can be appointed as a judge
of a high court.
2. An Indian citizen who has practiced law
for ten years as an advocate in one or
more high courts can be appointed as a
judge in a high court.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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The control over posting, promotion and

leave of persons belonging to the judicial
services of a state is vested with:
(a) Supreme Court
(b) High Court
(c) District Court
(d) District Magistrate
64.
With reference to 73rd amendment act of the

constitution, a Gram Sabha is a body
consisting of:
(a) All the adult population of the villages
under the Panchayat.
(b) The whole population of the villages
under the Panchayat other than Children
of less than five years.
(c) The registered voters of the villages
under the Panchayat.
(d) None of the above.
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With reference to the model draft legislation

Eliminating
Discrimination
67.
Against
With reference to financial emergency,

Persons Affected by Leprosy (EDPAL) Bill,
1. A resolution approving the proclamation
2015, prepared by the law commission,
of Financial Emergency can be passed
by either House of Parliament by a
1. It
prohibits
the
termination
of
simple majority.
employment of any person solely due to
2. Once approved, Financial Emergency
his/her association with Leprosy.
continues for six months unless it is
2. The term leper and other such terms in
extended by the Parliament.
all government and private documents

should
be
replaced
with
3. Financial
persons
Emergency
was
declared
during the balance of payments crisis of
affected by Leprosy or a similar term.
1991.
3. It ensures that persons affected by
Leprosy are guaranteed the right of
correct?
travel in public transport but not the
(a) 1 only
right to obtain a driving license.
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
correct?
(d) 1 and 3 only
(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
68.
(d) 1 and 3 only
With reference to the Cabinet Secretariat,

1. The Cabinet Secretariat settles inter-
66.
Which of the following is true regarding
2. The Cabinet Secretariat deals with all
"Project 75"?
(a) It is a project to convert 75 major cities
the subjects which are not allotted to any

ministry or department.
into green cities.

(b) It is a programme recently launched by
ministry of social justice for senior
3. The Cabinet Secretariat acts as a thinktank for the Prime Minister.

citizens.
(c) It is India's Scorpene class submarine
correct?
construction project in collaboration
(a) 1 only
with France.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) It is a project to re-establish age old

cultural ties with maritime neighbours.
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(d) 1, 2 and 3
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69.
With reference to Cess, consider the
71.
state, consider the following statements:
1. Proceeds of cess are distributed on the

recommendation
With reference to the office of Governor in a
of
1. The ordinance making power of a
Finance
Governor is a discretionary power.
Commission.
2. The
2. Cess before levying needs to be passed

through parliament by a simple majority.
Governor
cannot
suspend
or
commute a death sentence.
3. Cess is earmarked for a particular
purpose only and cannot be used for any
correct?
other purpose.
(a) 1 only

correct?
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
72.
70.
With reference to national emergency under

article 352 of the Indian Constitution,
With reference to Centre-State relations,

1. Under Article 263 the Parliament can

1. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act
establish
an
Inter-state
council
to
replaced the term 'armed rebellion' with
investigate and discuss subjects of
'internal disturbance' as one of the
common interest between the centre and
grounds for prolamation of national
the states.
emergency.
2. Prior to 44th Amendment Act, the
2. A law on a concurrent subject though
proclamation needed to be passed by
enacted by the Parliament is to be
only a simple majority.
executed by the states except it is
3. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act

granted special power to Rajya sabha to
directed otherwise by the Parliament.

discontinue national emergency.

correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 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
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With reference to the President, consider the
75.
Which of the following come under the

exclusive and original jurisdiction of the
Supreme Court of India?

1. He summons and presides over joint
1. Disputes related to election of members
sitting of both the houses of Parliament.

2. He
decides
on
disqualification
of Parliament and State Legislatures.

2. Matters
of
referred
to
the
Finance
Commission.
members of Parliament under Tenth
3. Enforcement of Fundamental Rights of

Schedule.
citizens.
4. Recovery
of
Government
correct?
damage
by
against
the
State
Central
Government.
(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
given belw.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 4 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) None
74.
Which of the following changes is/are

recently approved by the Union cabinet in
76.
In the context of Indian Judiciary, which of

the
Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988?
following
factors
provide
for
its
independence?
1. Punishment for both the bribe giver and
1. Appointment and removal of judges is

done
the bribe taker.

2. Trial under PC Act 1988 to be
as
per
the
Constitutional
Provisions.
2. Administrative expenses of High Courts
completed within 2 years.

3. Removed
the
prior
and Supreme Court are charged on

sanction
for
prosecution of retired public servants.

consolidated fund of India.

3. Conduct of judges can not be discussed
in parliament except during removal of
judges.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below.
(b) 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 2 and 3 only
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77.
Which of the following subjects are included

in the Union list?
1. Theatres
2. Fisheries
3. Energy
4. Insurance
5. Gambling
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only
80.
With reference to appointment of ad hoc

judges in Supreme Court of India, consider
1. There can be ad hoc judges for a
temporary period due to lack of quorum
of the permanent judges.
2. The President can appoint an ad hoc
judge of the Supreme Court after
consultation with the Chief Justice of
India.
3. The judge so appointed should be
78.

reference to 'India Inclusive Innovation
Fund':
1. It is proposed by the National Innovation
Council to promote technological
innovation.
2. It aims to promote grass-root
innovations with social returns.
3. It will benefit Micro, Small & Medium
enterprises to develop innovative
solutions for poor citizens.
Which of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
qualified for appointment as a judge of

the High Court.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
81.
Recently RBI has suggested banks to follow

marginal cost linked base rate in a
timebound manner. In light of this, consider
1. Presently base rate for banks is decided
79.
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With reference to the office of Governor in

states, consider the following statements:
1. He possesses executive, legislative,
emergency and financial powers
analogous to the President of India.
2. He can appoint and remove the
Chairman and members of State Public
Service Commission.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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by RBI.
2. Changes in the policy rates will not have
any effect on marginal cost linked base
rate.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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With reference to recently set up Mudra

bank, consider the following statements:
1. Mudra bank will use at least 65 per cent
of its funds for lending to micro
enterprises run by members of scheduled
castes and tribes.
2. Mudra bank has created a Credit
Guarantee corpus for guaranteeing loans
being provided to the micro enterprises.
3. Mudra bank is not responsible for
registration and regulation of MFIs,
which is RBI's responsibility.
correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
85.
Which of the following statements is not

correct regarding the office of Governor?
(a) He should not hold any other office of
profit.
(b) He is entitled to such emoluments,
allowances and privileges as may be
determined by State Legislature.
(c) If same person is appointed as Governor
of two or more states, the emoluments
and allowances payable to him are
shared by the states in such proportion as
determined by President of India.
(d) His emoluments and allowances cannot
be diminished during his term of office.
86.
With reference to the office of Chief

Minister , consider the following statements:
1. He must prove his majority in state
legislative
assembly
before
being
appointed as Chief Minister.

83.
At the Union level, the subject of urban

local government is dealt by which of the
following ministries?
1. Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Ministry of Defence
3. Ministry of Urban development
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
2. He holds office during the pleasure of

the Governor.
not correct?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
87.
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to the Appellate Jurisdiction

of
the
Supreme
Court,
consider
the
84.
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Which of the following doctrine/s ceases to

exist after the proclamation of National
Emergency under article 352 of the
Constitution?
1. Doctrine of Separation of Power
2. Doctrine of Subsidiarity
3. Doctrine of Judicial review
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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1. The cases admitted under the Appellate

Jurisdiction
must
involve
the
interpretation of the constitution.
2. Supreme Court can grant Special Leave
to appeal from any judgement in any
matter passed by any court in India
except military tribunal and court
martial.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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The recently launched Mission Indradhanush
91.
Which of the statements given below is/are
covers which of the following sets of
correct regarding the ordinance making
vaccine preventable diseases?
power of the President of India?
(a) Diphtheria, Pertussis, Teatnus, Polio.
1. It may come into force from a previous

date.
(b) Diphtheria, Whooping cough, Tetanus,
2. It can be issued even if one House is not
Dengue.
in session.
(c) Measles, Hepatitis A, Tetanus, Polio.

(d) Tuberculosis,
Leprosy,
Mumps,
given below.
Hepatitis B.
89.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Which of the following is true regarding
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
blood rain?
(a) It occurs in the areas having presence of
92.
Laterite soil.

1. There is mention of secretarial staff for
(b) It occurs in the areas having presence of
each house of Parliament in the Indian
loess soil.
Constitution.
2. Office of Whip is mentioned in the
(c) It occurs due to the presence of spores of
Rules of respective houses.
specific type of green species of
microalgae.
correct?
(d) It occurs due to reaction of water with
(a) 1 only
the presence of oxides of iron in the air.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
90.
With reference to the committees of

parliament,
which
of
the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
following
committees have its Chairman necessarily

appointed/
elected
from
amongst
the
1. Legislative function
1. Public Accounts Committe
2. Electoral function
2. Estimate Committee
on
3. Ensuring accountability of the executive

Public
Sector
Undertaking
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Which of the following are the functions of

the Parliament?
members of the Lok Sabha only?
3. Committee
93.
4. Constituent functions
5. Judicial functions
Select the answer using the code given
given below.
below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Which of the following statements is/are true
96.
Which of the following statements is not

correct regarding the special powers of
Rajya Sabha?
(a) It empowers Parliament to make a law
even on a State subject.
(b) It approves resolutions for the
continuation of emergency when the Lok
Sabha is not in session due to its
dissolution.
(c) It empowers Parliament to create an All
India Service by passing a resolution by
a majority of not less than 2/3rd of the
total strength of the House.
(d) It initiates the removal of the VicePresident.
97.
With reference to the Chairman of Rajya

Sabha, consider the following statements:
1. Unlike the speaker of Loksabha, the
chairman of Rajyasabha does not have
the power to suspend a member.
2. The chairman can direct any member to
withdraw form the House for the
remainder of the day's meeting.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
98.
Which of the following countries have

signed agreement with India to supply
Uranium?
1. Canada
2. Russia
3. United Kingdom
4. Kazakhstan
below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
about 'Kyasanur Forest Disease'?

1. It is a viral disease that infects both
animals and humans.
2. The virus can be transmitted from
human to human.
3. The vector for the disease transmission
is an insect found in the Kyasanur forest
in Karnataka.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
95.
With reference to the Real Estate (regulation

and development) Bill 2015, consider the
1. The bill covers only residential real
estate, not the comercial real estate.
2. The bill proposes to establish a central
Real Estate Regulatory Authority at the
national level to cover all the states.
3. The bill proposes to ban real estate
agents in sales of plots, apartments or
buildings.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None
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99.
With reference to High Courts in India,
100.
With reference to the Advisory Jurisdiction
of Supreme Court, consider the following
1. Delhi and Puducherry are the only union
statements:
territories with their own high court.

2. Both Tamilnadu and Andaman Nicobar
Islands come under the jurisdiction of
Madras high court.
1. The Supreme Court is bound to give

opinion on all matters that the President
may refer to.
2. The opinion given by the Supreme Court
3. Recently three new high courts have

been constituted in Meghalaya, Manipur
and Mizoram.
on matters referred to it by the President

is binding on the President.
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) None
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With reference to No-Confidence Motion,

With reference to Indian Constitution,

consider the following statements:

consider the following statements:

1. A No-Confidence Motion should state

1. The corporations or the companies

the reasons for its adoption in the Lok

created by the Central Government are

immune from state taxation.

2. It can be moved against the entire

2. The property or income of a state is

council of ministers as well as against an

exempted from Central taxation.

Which of the statements given above is/are

3. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the

Which of the statements given above is/are

As per the directions given by the Supreme

(d) 2 and 3 only

following situations is/are not considered as

With reference to the Chairman of Rajya

ground/s for proclamation of President's rule

Sabha, consider the following statements:

1. He cannot preside over a joint sitting of

the two houses of the Parliament.

state persists where duly constituted

2. He is a member of the house but cannot

ministry enjoys support of the assembly.

vote in the first instance.

3. When a resolution for his removal is

corruption against the ministry of the

under consideration he can speak and

take part in the proceedings, without

Select the correct answer using the code

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his

For a citizen of India, the duty to pay taxes is

powers and duties from:

(a) The Constitution of India

(a) Fundamental Duty

(b) The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of

(b) Legal obligation

Business of Lok Sabha

(c) Constitutional obligation

(c) Parliamentary conventions

(d) Moral obligation

(d) All of the above

Which Indian city was named as "the

One feature distinguishing the Rajya Sabha

With reference to Central Council of

With reference to State Emergency, consider

constitutional provisions facilitating Union

Who among the following participate/s in

With reference to IRENA, consider the

Which of the following departments of the

With reference to the power of judicial

Appointment, posting and promotion of