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Q1. Which amongst the following States has the highest population density as per Census 2001?

Kerala

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

West Bengal

Q2. The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by …..

First Amendment

Eighth Amendment

Ninth Amendment

Forty Second Amendment

Q3. Who headed the interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?

Rajendra Prasad

Sardar Vallabhai Patel

C.Rajagopalachari

Jawaharlal Nehru

Q4. Consider the following statements: (1) The joint sitting of the two Houses of the Parliament in India is sanctioned under Article 108 of the Constitution. (2) The first joint sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha was held in the year 1961. (3) The second joint sitting of the two Houses of Indian Parliament was held to pass the Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill. Which of these statements given above is correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Q5. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his assent to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002)?

Art. 121

Art. 122

Art. 123

Art. 124

Q6. Among the following countries which one has the largest population?

Indonesia

Japan

Pakistan

Sudan

Q7. Consider the following statements: (1) In Macedonia, ethnic Albanians are a minority. (2) In Kosovo, Serbians are a majority. Which of these statements is/are correct?

Only 1

Only 2

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Q8. Which one of the following statements is correct?

Only the Rajya Sabha and not the Lok Sabha can have nominated members

There is a constitutional provision for nominating two members belonging to the Anglo Indians community to the Rajya Sabha

There is no Constitutional bar for a nominated member to be appointed as a Union Minister.

A nominated member can vote both in the Presidential and Vice Presidential elections.

Q9. The power to enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India with respect to any matter included in the Union List of Legislative Powers rests with …….

The President of India

The Chief Justice of India

The Union Ministry of Law, Justice and Company Affairs

The Parliament

Q10. Which one of the following High Courts has the Territorial Jurisdiction over Andaman & Nicobar Islands?

Andhra Pradesh

Calcutta

Madras

Odisha

Q11. Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court's opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission's decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly elections (in the year 2002)?

Art.142

Art.143

Art.144

Art.145

Q12. Consider the following statements: (1) While members of the Rajya Sabha are associated with Committees on Public Accounts and Public Undertakings, members of Committee on Estimates are drawn entirely from Lok Sabha. (2) The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs works under the overall direction of Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (3) The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs nominates Members of Parliament on Committees, Councils, Boards and Commissions etc., set up by the Government of India in the various ministries. Which of these statements are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

Q13. The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt-Cotton in India, is under the Union Ministry of ……..

Agriculture

Environment and Forests

Commerce and Industry

Rural Development

Q14. As per the Table of Precedence (Indian Protocol), who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?

Deputy Prime Minister

Former President

Governor of a State within his State

Speaker of Lok Sabha

Q15. Consider the following statements regarding the relations between India and Pakistan: (1) During Shimla Agreement, Indira Gandhi and Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto agree to maintain the sanctity of LOC. (2) Lahore Summit took place in the year 1997. (3) Islamabad Summit was held between Rajiv Gandhi and Nawaz Sharif. Which of these statements is/are correct?

1, 2 and 3

1 and 3 only

only 2

only 1

Q16. Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that " it shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance "?

Art.215

Art.275

Art.325

Art.355

Q17. In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what pecial advantages it is entitled to? (1) it can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions (2) The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. (3) It can derive benefits from the PM's 15 point programme. Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

all of them

Q18. Match the following items/provisions of the Indian Constitution (in alphabets) and the country from which it was derived (in numbers): (A) Directive Principles of the State Policy (B) Fundamental Rights (C} Concurrent List in Union - State Relations (D) India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union .... (1) Australia (2) Canada (3) Ireland (4) United Kingdom (5) United States of America.

A5, B4, C1, D2

A3, B5, C2, D1

A5, B4, C2, D1

A3, B5, C1, D2

Q19. Which one of the following Bills must be passed by each House of the Indian Parliament separately, by special majority?

Oridinary Bill

Money Bill

Finance Bill

Constitution Amendment Bill

Q20. Consider the following statements: The function(s) of the Finance Commission is/are ….(1) To allow the withdrawal of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India. (2) To allocate between the State the shares of proceeds of taxes (3) To consider applications for grants in aid from States. (4) To supervise and report on whether the Union and State Governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetqary provisions. Which of these statements is/are correct?

only 1

2 and 3

3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

Q21. Which state among the following has the highest literacy rate as per the Census 2001?

Chhattisgarh

Madhya Pradesh

Odisha

Rajasthan

Q22. Consider the following statements: In the electoral college for Presidential Elections in India….(1) The value of the vote of an elected member of the Legislative Assembly equals to …State Population/Number of elected MLAs of the State X 100. (2) The value of the vote of ana elected Member of Parliament equals to .. Total value of the votes of all elected MLAs/Total number of elected MPs. (3) There were more than 5000 members in the latest election. Which of these statements is/are correct?

1 and 2

only 2

1 and 3

Only 3

Q23. Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States?

6th and 22nd

13th and 38th

7th and 31st

11th and 42nd

Q24. "Survey of India" is under the Ministry of ……

Defence

Science and Technology

Home Affairs

Environment and Forests

Q25. Which one of the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of States and specifies their territories?

First

Second

Third

Fourth

Q26. "Delhi Declaration" is an agreement signed in 2002 by the PM of India and ……

President of Indonesia

President of Russia

PM of Cambodia

PM of Laos

Q27. Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of "Inclusive Governance"? (1) Permitting the Non Banking Financial Companies to do banking (2) Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts (3) Increasing the government spending on public health (4) Strengthening the mid day meal scheme.

1 and 2 only

3 and 4 only

2, 3 and 4 only

all of them

Q28. With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts: (1) Import and Export (Control) Act 1947; (2) Miniing and Mineral Development (Regulation) Act, 1957; (3) Customs Act, 1962 and (4) Indian Forest Act, 1927. Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country?

1 and 3 only

2,3 and 4

all of them

none of them

Q29. A World Summit with representation from all the countries was held in Johannesburg in September 2002 on the subject of ….

AIDS control

Global terrorism

Human Rights

Sustainable Development.

Q30. The 93rd Constitutional Amendment deals with the …..

Continuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment.

Free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

Reservation of 30% posts for women in government recruitments

Allocation of more number of parliamentary seats for recently created States.

Q31. "World Development Report" is an annual publication of …..

UN's Development Programme

International Bank of Reconstruction and Development

World Trade Organisation

International Monetary Fund

Q32. Match the following Constitution Articles (in alphabets) with the provisions (in numbers): (A) Article 16 (2) (B) Article 29 (2) (C} Article 30 (1) (D) Article 31(1) ….. (1) No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law. (2) No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste. (3) All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. (4) No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them.

A2, B4, C3, D1

A3, B1, C2, D4

A2, B1, C3, D4

A3, B4, C2, D1

Q33. Consider the following statements: The Draft Electricity Bill 2001 was meant to replace (1) Indian Electricity Act, 1910. (2) Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (3) Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998 (4) State Electricity Boards. Which of these statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1, 3 and 4

Q34. Consider the following statements: (1) The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) is a specialised agency of the UN System of Organisations. (2) WIPO has its headquarters at Rome. (3) The Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) agreement is binding on all WTO members. (4) Least developed country members of the WTO are not required to apply the provisions of TRIPS agreement for a period of 20 years from the general date of application of the agreement. Which of these statements are correct?

1,2,3 and 4

2, 3 and 4

1, 2 and 4

1 and 3

Q35. The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were ….

Nominated by the British Parliament

Nominated by the Governor General

Elected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces

Elected by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League

Q36. The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish

Political Democracy

Social Democracy

Gandhian Democracy

Social and Economic Democracy

Q37. With reference to the Indian Polity, which one of the following statements is correct?

Planning Commission is accountable to Parliament

President can make ordinance on when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session.

The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years

National Development Council is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of the States.

Q38. In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by five Articles. They are:

Article 16 to 20

Article 15 to 19

Article 14 to 18

Article 13 to 17

Q39. Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?

39th

40th

42nd

44th

Q40. The term of the Lok Sabha …

cannot be extended under any circumstances

can be extended by six months at a time

can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency

can be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency

Q41. Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of International Peace and Security?

48 A

43 A

Q42. Which one of the following rights was described by Dr.B.R.Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?

Right to freedom of religion

Right to property

Right to equality

Right to Constitutional Remedies

Q43. Which one of the following Acts, strengthened the Viceroy's authority over his executive council by substituting ' portfolio ' or departmental system for corporate functioning?

Indian Councils Act 1861

Government of India Act 1858

Indian Councils Act 1892

Indian Councils Act 1909

Q44. Consider the following statements with reference to India: (1) The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries. (2) The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court. (3) The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. (4) The term of the office of the Election Commissioner shall not be removed from the office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. Which of these statements are correct?

1 and 2

2 and 3

1 and 4

2 and 4

Q45. The Consultative Committee of the Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by the

President of India

Ministry of Railways

Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs

Ministry of Transport

Q46. Five Year Plan in our country is finally approved by ….

Union Cabine

President on the advice of the PM

Planning Commission

National Development Council

Q47. The main reason for unrest and violence in Zimbabwe in the recent past years has been due to …..

conflict between different native ethnic groups

prolonged crisis over land reforms.

economic crisis due to continuous drought and famine

power struggle between political groups of white Europeans settlers and native black community

Q48. Which article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every State to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education?

Art. 349

Art.350

Art.350 A

Art.351

Q49. The Supreme Court tenders advice to the President on a matter of law or fact …..

on its own initiative

only if he seeks such advice

only if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizens

only if the issue poses threat to the unity and integrity of the country

Q50. Consider the following organisations: (1) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (2) International Finance Corporation (3) International Fund for Agricultural Development. (4) International Monetary Fund. Which of these are the agencies of the UN?

1 and 2

2 and 3

3 and 4

1, 2, 3 and 4

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