[1] Which of the following is not a 'Fundamental Right'?
A.
Right to Equality
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Freedom
D.
Right to Constitutional Remedies
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The right to property, also known as the right to protection of property, is a human right and is understood to establish an entitlement to private property. The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. Article 19 guaranteed to all citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property. Article 31 provided that "no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law." It also provided that compensation would be paid to a person whose property has been taken for public purposes. The provisions relating to the right to property were changed a number of times. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights.
[2] The Fundamental Rights in our Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of–
A.
United States of America
B.
United Kingdom
C.
Switzerland
D.
Canada
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
The development of constitutionally guaranteed fundamental human rights in India was inspired by historical examples such as England's Bill of Rights (1689), the United States Bill of Rights (approved on 17 September, 1787, final ratification on 15 December, 1791) and France's Declaration of the Rights of Man (created during the revolution of 1789, and ratified on 26 August, 1789).
[3] Under the Constitution, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in –
A.
High Courts alone
B.
Supreme Court alone
C.
Both Supreme Court and High Courts
D.
All Courts down to the District Courts
Ans:
Both Supreme Court and High Courts
Explanation :
Indian Constitution has adopted 5 Prerogative writs. Article 13 clearly states that Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights are void. The Supreme Court (Under Article 32) and the High Courts (Under Article 226) are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights against any authority of the State.
[4] In the absence of both the President of India and the Vice President of India who shall act as the President of India?
A.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
B.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C.
Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D.
A person elected by the Lok Sabha with two third majority
Ans:
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acts as the President of India in the absence of both the President of India and the Vice-President of India.
[5] Which of the following is not a constitutional prerogative of the President of India?
A.
Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration
B.
Returning back a money bill for reconsideration
C.
Dissolution of Lok Sabha
D.
Summoning of the session of the Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration
Explanation :
The states and the Central Government derive power from the constitution of India.
[6] The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when –
A.
The State Cabinet of Ministers resigns
B.
The Governor of the State dies
C.
The elections are announced
D.
There is a Constitutional breakdown
Ans:
There is a Constitutional breakdown
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority.
[7] The two provisions of the Constitution of India that most clearly express the power of Judicial review are:
A.
Article 21 and Article 446
B.
Article 32 and Article 226
C.
Article 44 and Article 152
D.
Article 17 and Article 143
Ans:
Article 32 and Article 226
Explanation :
Legislature, executive and judiciary under the Constitution are to exercise powers with checks and balances, but not in water-tight rigid mould. In India, on the basis of Articles 32 and 136, the Supreme Court can exercise the power of judicial review.
[8] The `Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by -
A.
The Governor of the state
B.
The Chief Minister of the state
C.
The State Finance Minister
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The Governor of the state
Explanation :
Contingency Fund of each State Government is established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution — this is in the nature of an imprest placed at the disposal of the Governor to enable him/her to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, pending authorization by the State Legislature.
[9] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with –
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
[10] Which of the following is not a charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India?
A.
Expenditure on Five year plans
B.
Expenditure on the chairman and Members of the UPSC
C.
Expenditure on the Judges of the Supreme Court
D.
Expenditure on the Judges of the High Court
Ans:
Expenditure on Five year plans
Explanation :
A plan is financed from Balance from Current Revenues (BCR); borrowings including net MCR; Net Flow from Abroad; Gross Budgetary Support for the Plan; Central assistance to States and UTs; Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for Central Plan, Resources of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs); and Resources for Central Plan. The balance from current revenues available for a 5 year plan depends upon the transferred resources from Centre and State's own revenues (sum of these two equals receipts) along with the relative stability of the non-plan expenditure, i.e. the extent to which a state is able to keep its non-plan expenditure under control.
[11] The president of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the com- mencement of the first session –
A.
of each year
B.
After each general election to the House of the People
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation :
Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides: "At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons."
[12] A high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to :
A.
The President
B.
The Chief Justice of India
C.
The Chief Justice of High Court
D.
The Governor of the state
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
High court judge is removed only by the order of the President. The high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President.
[13] Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?
A.
Kolkata High Court
B.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
C.
Bombay High Court
D.
Guwahati High Court
Ans:
Guwahati High Court
Explanation :
Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying benches. These are: The Kohima bench for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
[14] Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?
A.
Advisory Jurisdiction
B.
Original Jurisdiction
C.
Supervisory Jurisdiction
D.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Ans:
Advisory Jurisdiction
Explanation :
The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
[15] From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
B.
Contingency Fund of India
C.
Vote-on-Account
D.
From the Treasury
Ans:
Contingency Fund of India
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
The right to property, also known as the right to protection of property, is a human right and is understood to establish an entitlement to private property. The Constitution originally provided for the right to property under Articles 19 and 31. Article 19 guaranteed to all citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property. Article 31 provided that "no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law." It also provided that compensation would be paid to a person whose property has been taken for public purposes. The provisions relating to the right to property were changed a number of times. The Forty-Forth Amendment of 1978 deleted the right to property from the list of fundamental rights.
[2] The Fundamental Rights in our Constitution are inspired by the Constitution of–
A.
United States of America
B.
United Kingdom
C.
Switzerland
D.
Canada
Ans:
United States of America
Explanation :
The development of constitutionally guaranteed fundamental human rights in India was inspired by historical examples such as England's Bill of Rights (1689), the United States Bill of Rights (approved on 17 September, 1787, final ratification on 15 December, 1791) and France's Declaration of the Rights of Man (created during the revolution of 1789, and ratified on 26 August, 1789).
[3] Under the Constitution, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in –
A.
High Courts alone
B.
Supreme Court alone
C.
Both Supreme Court and High Courts
D.
All Courts down to the District Courts
Ans:
Both Supreme Court and High Courts
Explanation :
Indian Constitution has adopted 5 Prerogative writs. Article 13 clearly states that Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights are void. The Supreme Court (Under Article 32) and the High Courts (Under Article 226) are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights against any authority of the State.
[4] In the absence of both the President of India and the Vice President of India who shall act as the President of India?
A.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
B.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C.
Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D.
A person elected by the Lok Sabha with two third majority
Ans:
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acts as the President of India in the absence of both the President of India and the Vice-President of India.
[5] Which of the following is not a constitutional prerogative of the President of India?
A.
Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration
B.
Returning back a money bill for reconsideration
C.
Dissolution of Lok Sabha
D.
Summoning of the session of the Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration
Explanation :
The states and the Central Government derive power from the constitution of India.
[6] The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when –
A.
The State Cabinet of Ministers resigns
B.
The Governor of the State dies
C.
The elections are announced
D.
There is a Constitutional breakdown
Ans:
There is a Constitutional breakdown
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority.
[7] The two provisions of the Constitution of India that most clearly express the power of Judicial review are:
A.
Article 21 and Article 446
B.
Article 32 and Article 226
C.
Article 44 and Article 152
D.
Article 17 and Article 143
Ans:
Article 32 and Article 226
Explanation :
Legislature, executive and judiciary under the Constitution are to exercise powers with checks and balances, but not in water-tight rigid mould. In India, on the basis of Articles 32 and 136, the Supreme Court can exercise the power of judicial review.
[8] The `Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by -
A.
The Governor of the state
B.
The Chief Minister of the state
C.
The State Finance Minister
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The Governor of the state
Explanation :
Contingency Fund of each State Government is established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution — this is in the nature of an imprest placed at the disposal of the Governor to enable him/her to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, pending authorization by the State Legislature.
[9] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with –
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
[10] Which of the following is not a charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India?
A.
Expenditure on Five year plans
B.
Expenditure on the chairman and Members of the UPSC
C.
Expenditure on the Judges of the Supreme Court
D.
Expenditure on the Judges of the High Court
Ans:
Expenditure on Five year plans
Explanation :
A plan is financed from Balance from Current Revenues (BCR); borrowings including net MCR; Net Flow from Abroad; Gross Budgetary Support for the Plan; Central assistance to States and UTs; Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for Central Plan, Resources of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs); and Resources for Central Plan. The balance from current revenues available for a 5 year plan depends upon the transferred resources from Centre and State's own revenues (sum of these two equals receipts) along with the relative stability of the non-plan expenditure, i.e. the extent to which a state is able to keep its non-plan expenditure under control.
[11] The president of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the com- mencement of the first session –
A.
of each year
B.
After each general election to the House of the People
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation :
Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides: "At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons."
[12] A high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to :
A.
The President
B.
The Chief Justice of India
C.
The Chief Justice of High Court
D.
The Governor of the state
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
High court judge is removed only by the order of the President. The high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President.
[13] Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?
A.
Kolkata High Court
B.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
C.
Bombay High Court
D.
Guwahati High Court
Ans:
Guwahati High Court
Explanation :
Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying benches. These are: The Kohima bench for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
[14] Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?
A.
Advisory Jurisdiction
B.
Original Jurisdiction
C.
Supervisory Jurisdiction
D.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Ans:
Advisory Jurisdiction
Explanation :
The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
[15] From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
B.
Contingency Fund of India
C.
Vote-on-Account
D.
From the Treasury
Ans:
Contingency Fund of India
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
Indian Constitution has adopted 5 Prerogative writs. Article 13 clearly states that Laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights are void. The Supreme Court (Under Article 32) and the High Courts (Under Article 226) are empowered to issue writs for the enforcement of fundamental rights against any authority of the State.
[4] In the absence of both the President of India and the Vice President of India who shall act as the President of India?
A.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
B.
Speaker of the Lok Sabha
C.
Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D.
A person elected by the Lok Sabha with two third majority
Ans:
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
Explanation :
The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acts as the President of India in the absence of both the President of India and the Vice-President of India.
[5] Which of the following is not a constitutional prerogative of the President of India?
A.
Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration
B.
Returning back a money bill for reconsideration
C.
Dissolution of Lok Sabha
D.
Summoning of the session of the Rajya Sabha
Ans:
Returning back an ordinary bill for reconsideration
Explanation :
The states and the Central Government derive power from the constitution of India.
[6] The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when –
A.
The State Cabinet of Ministers resigns
B.
The Governor of the State dies
C.
The elections are announced
D.
There is a Constitutional breakdown
Ans:
There is a Constitutional breakdown
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority.
[7] The two provisions of the Constitution of India that most clearly express the power of Judicial review are:
A.
Article 21 and Article 446
B.
Article 32 and Article 226
C.
Article 44 and Article 152
D.
Article 17 and Article 143
Ans:
Article 32 and Article 226
Explanation :
Legislature, executive and judiciary under the Constitution are to exercise powers with checks and balances, but not in water-tight rigid mould. In India, on the basis of Articles 32 and 136, the Supreme Court can exercise the power of judicial review.
[8] The `Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by -
A.
The Governor of the state
B.
The Chief Minister of the state
C.
The State Finance Minister
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The Governor of the state
Explanation :
Contingency Fund of each State Government is established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution — this is in the nature of an imprest placed at the disposal of the Governor to enable him/her to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, pending authorization by the State Legislature.
[9] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with –
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
[10] Which of the following is not a charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India?
A.
Expenditure on Five year plans
B.
Expenditure on the chairman and Members of the UPSC
C.
Expenditure on the Judges of the Supreme Court
D.
Expenditure on the Judges of the High Court
Ans:
Expenditure on Five year plans
Explanation :
A plan is financed from Balance from Current Revenues (BCR); borrowings including net MCR; Net Flow from Abroad; Gross Budgetary Support for the Plan; Central assistance to States and UTs; Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for Central Plan, Resources of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs); and Resources for Central Plan. The balance from current revenues available for a 5 year plan depends upon the transferred resources from Centre and State's own revenues (sum of these two equals receipts) along with the relative stability of the non-plan expenditure, i.e. the extent to which a state is able to keep its non-plan expenditure under control.
[11] The president of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the com- mencement of the first session –
A.
of each year
B.
After each general election to the House of the People
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation :
Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides: "At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons."
[12] A high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to :
A.
The President
B.
The Chief Justice of India
C.
The Chief Justice of High Court
D.
The Governor of the state
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
High court judge is removed only by the order of the President. The high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President.
[13] Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?
A.
Kolkata High Court
B.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
C.
Bombay High Court
D.
Guwahati High Court
Ans:
Guwahati High Court
Explanation :
Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying benches. These are: The Kohima bench for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
[14] Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?
A.
Advisory Jurisdiction
B.
Original Jurisdiction
C.
Supervisory Jurisdiction
D.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Ans:
Advisory Jurisdiction
Explanation :
The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
[15] From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
B.
Contingency Fund of India
C.
Vote-on-Account
D.
From the Treasury
Ans:
Contingency Fund of India
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
The states and the Central Government derive power from the constitution of India.
[6] The President's Rule is imposed on a State in India, when –
A.
The State Cabinet of Ministers resigns
B.
The Governor of the State dies
C.
The elections are announced
D.
There is a Constitutional breakdown
Ans:
There is a Constitutional breakdown
Explanation :
President's rule is enabled by Article 356 of the Constitution of India, which gives authority to impose central rule if there has been failure of the constitutional machinery in any state of India. During President's Rule, a Governor appointed by the Central Government assumes executive authority.
[7] The two provisions of the Constitution of India that most clearly express the power of Judicial review are:
A.
Article 21 and Article 446
B.
Article 32 and Article 226
C.
Article 44 and Article 152
D.
Article 17 and Article 143
Ans:
Article 32 and Article 226
Explanation :
Legislature, executive and judiciary under the Constitution are to exercise powers with checks and balances, but not in water-tight rigid mould. In India, on the basis of Articles 32 and 136, the Supreme Court can exercise the power of judicial review.
[8] The `Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by -
A.
The Governor of the state
B.
The Chief Minister of the state
C.
The State Finance Minister
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The Governor of the state
Explanation :
Contingency Fund of each State Government is established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution — this is in the nature of an imprest placed at the disposal of the Governor to enable him/her to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, pending authorization by the State Legislature.
[9] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with –
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
[10] Which of the following is not a charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India?
A.
Expenditure on Five year plans
B.
Expenditure on the chairman and Members of the UPSC
C.
Expenditure on the Judges of the Supreme Court
D.
Expenditure on the Judges of the High Court
Ans:
Expenditure on Five year plans
Explanation :
A plan is financed from Balance from Current Revenues (BCR); borrowings including net MCR; Net Flow from Abroad; Gross Budgetary Support for the Plan; Central assistance to States and UTs; Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for Central Plan, Resources of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs); and Resources for Central Plan. The balance from current revenues available for a 5 year plan depends upon the transferred resources from Centre and State's own revenues (sum of these two equals receipts) along with the relative stability of the non-plan expenditure, i.e. the extent to which a state is able to keep its non-plan expenditure under control.
[11] The president of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the com- mencement of the first session –
A.
of each year
B.
After each general election to the House of the People
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation :
Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides: "At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons."
[12] A high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to :
A.
The President
B.
The Chief Justice of India
C.
The Chief Justice of High Court
D.
The Governor of the state
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
High court judge is removed only by the order of the President. The high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President.
[13] Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?
A.
Kolkata High Court
B.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
C.
Bombay High Court
D.
Guwahati High Court
Ans:
Guwahati High Court
Explanation :
Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying benches. These are: The Kohima bench for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
[14] Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?
A.
Advisory Jurisdiction
B.
Original Jurisdiction
C.
Supervisory Jurisdiction
D.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Ans:
Advisory Jurisdiction
Explanation :
The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
[15] From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
B.
Contingency Fund of India
C.
Vote-on-Account
D.
From the Treasury
Ans:
Contingency Fund of India
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
Legislature, executive and judiciary under the Constitution are to exercise powers with checks and balances, but not in water-tight rigid mould. In India, on the basis of Articles 32 and 136, the Supreme Court can exercise the power of judicial review.
[8] The `Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by -
A.
The Governor of the state
B.
The Chief Minister of the state
C.
The State Finance Minister
D.
None of the above
Ans:
The Governor of the state
Explanation :
Contingency Fund of each State Government is established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution — this is in the nature of an imprest placed at the disposal of the Governor to enable him/her to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, pending authorization by the State Legislature.
[9] In India, the Residuary Powers are vested with –
A.
Union Government
B.
State Government
C.
Both the Union Government and the State Government
D.
Local Government
Ans:
Union Government
Explanation :
The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
[10] Which of the following is not a charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India?
A.
Expenditure on Five year plans
B.
Expenditure on the chairman and Members of the UPSC
C.
Expenditure on the Judges of the Supreme Court
D.
Expenditure on the Judges of the High Court
Ans:
Expenditure on Five year plans
Explanation :
A plan is financed from Balance from Current Revenues (BCR); borrowings including net MCR; Net Flow from Abroad; Gross Budgetary Support for the Plan; Central assistance to States and UTs; Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for Central Plan, Resources of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs); and Resources for Central Plan. The balance from current revenues available for a 5 year plan depends upon the transferred resources from Centre and State's own revenues (sum of these two equals receipts) along with the relative stability of the non-plan expenditure, i.e. the extent to which a state is able to keep its non-plan expenditure under control.
[11] The president of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the com- mencement of the first session –
A.
of each year
B.
After each general election to the House of the People
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation :
Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides: "At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons."
[12] A high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to :
A.
The President
B.
The Chief Justice of India
C.
The Chief Justice of High Court
D.
The Governor of the state
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
High court judge is removed only by the order of the President. The high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President.
[13] Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?
A.
Kolkata High Court
B.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
C.
Bombay High Court
D.
Guwahati High Court
Ans:
Guwahati High Court
Explanation :
Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying benches. These are: The Kohima bench for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
[14] Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?
A.
Advisory Jurisdiction
B.
Original Jurisdiction
C.
Supervisory Jurisdiction
D.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Ans:
Advisory Jurisdiction
Explanation :
The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
[15] From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
B.
Contingency Fund of India
C.
Vote-on-Account
D.
From the Treasury
Ans:
Contingency Fund of India
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
The constitution vests the residuary power, i.e., the power to legislate with respect to any matter not enumerated in any one of the three lists in the union legislatures (Act. 248). It has been left to the courts to determine finally as to whether a particular matter falls under the residuary, power or not.
[10] Which of the following is not a charged expenditure on the Consolidated Fund of India?
A.
Expenditure on Five year plans
B.
Expenditure on the chairman and Members of the UPSC
C.
Expenditure on the Judges of the Supreme Court
D.
Expenditure on the Judges of the High Court
Ans:
Expenditure on Five year plans
Explanation :
A plan is financed from Balance from Current Revenues (BCR); borrowings including net MCR; Net Flow from Abroad; Gross Budgetary Support for the Plan; Central assistance to States and UTs; Gross Budgetary Support (GBS) for Central Plan, Resources of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs); and Resources for Central Plan. The balance from current revenues available for a 5 year plan depends upon the transferred resources from Centre and State's own revenues (sum of these two equals receipts) along with the relative stability of the non-plan expenditure, i.e. the extent to which a state is able to keep its non-plan expenditure under control.
[11] The president of India addresses both Houses of Parliament assembled together at the com- mencement of the first session –
A.
of each year
B.
After each general election to the House of the People
C.
Both 1 and 2
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
Ans:
Both 1 and 2
Explanation :
Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides: "At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons."
[12] A high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to :
A.
The President
B.
The Chief Justice of India
C.
The Chief Justice of High Court
D.
The Governor of the state
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
High court judge is removed only by the order of the President. The high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President.
[13] Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?
A.
Kolkata High Court
B.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
C.
Bombay High Court
D.
Guwahati High Court
Ans:
Guwahati High Court
Explanation :
Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying benches. These are: The Kohima bench for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
[14] Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?
A.
Advisory Jurisdiction
B.
Original Jurisdiction
C.
Supervisory Jurisdiction
D.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Ans:
Advisory Jurisdiction
Explanation :
The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
[15] From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
B.
Contingency Fund of India
C.
Vote-on-Account
D.
From the Treasury
Ans:
Contingency Fund of India
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
Article 87(1) of the Constitution provides: "At the commencement of the first session after each general election to the House of the People and at the commencement of the first session of each year the President shall address both Houses of Parliament assembled together and inform Parliament of the causes of its summons."
[12] A high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to :
A.
The President
B.
The Chief Justice of India
C.
The Chief Justice of High Court
D.
The Governor of the state
Ans:
The President
Explanation :
High court judge is removed only by the order of the President. The high court judge addresses his letter of resignation to the President.
[13] Which of the following High Courts has the largest number of Benches?
A.
Kolkata High Court
B.
Madhya Pradesh High Court
C.
Bombay High Court
D.
Guwahati High Court
Ans:
Guwahati High Court
Explanation :
Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying benches. These are: The Kohima bench for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
[14] Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?
A.
Advisory Jurisdiction
B.
Original Jurisdiction
C.
Supervisory Jurisdiction
D.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Ans:
Advisory Jurisdiction
Explanation :
The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
[15] From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
B.
Contingency Fund of India
C.
Vote-on-Account
D.
From the Treasury
Ans:
Contingency Fund of India
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
Guwahati High Court has the largest number of Benches. The principal seat of the Gauhati High Court is at Guwahati in Assam. The court has 3 outlying benches. These are: The Kohima bench for Nagaland state. The Aizawl bench for Mizoram state. The Itanagar bench for Arunachal Pradesh state.
[14] Which one of the following is NOT the main jurisdiction of the High Court of a state?
A.
Advisory Jurisdiction
B.
Original Jurisdiction
C.
Supervisory Jurisdiction
D.
Appellate Jurisdiction
Ans:
Advisory Jurisdiction
Explanation :
The High Court of India does not have advisory jurisdiction. It has original, appellate and supervisory jurisdiction only. Supervisory jurisdiction refers to power of superior courts of general superintendence over all subordinate courts.
[15] From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament?
A.
Consolidated Fund of India
B.
Contingency Fund of India
C.
Vote-on-Account
D.
From the Treasury
Ans:
Contingency Fund of India
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
A contingencies fund or contingency fund is a fund for emergencies or unexpected outflows, mainly economic crises. The Contingency Fund of India established under Article 267
[16] Which one of the following rights conferred by the Constitution of India is also available to non- citizens?
A.
Freedom of speech, assembly and form association
B.
Freedom to move, reside and settle in any part of the territory of India
C.
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
D.
Right to constitutional remedies
Ans:
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
Explanation :
Freedom to acquire property or to carry on any occupation trade or business is also available to non citizens.
[17] Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
After India gained independence, a formal model of planning was adopted, and accordingly the Planning Commission, reporting directly to the Prime Minister of India was established on 15 March, 1950, with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru as the chairman. The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government.
[18] A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the –
A.
President
B.
Prime Minister
C.
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
D.
Chairman of the UPSC
Ans:
President
Explanation :
A member of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed from office only by an order of the President on the ground of misbehaviour. The President is empowered to remove by order a member of the Commission also on the following grounds: (i) if he is adjudged an insolvent; or (ii) if he engages during his term of office in any paid employment outside theiduties of his office; or (iii) if he is, in the opinion of the President, unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body; or (iv) if he becomes in any way concerned in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or a State Government or in any way participate in its profit or benefits except as an ordinary member of an incorporated company.
[19] Parliament exercises control over public expenditure through –
A.
Advocate General
B.
Comptroller and Auditor General
C.
Commerce Minister
D.
Finance Minister
Ans:
Comptroller and Auditor General
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is one such post/mechanism by which the Parliament exercises control over public expenditure. He audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. His/her duty is to uphold the constitution of India and laws of the Parliament in the field of financial administration.
[20] Which of the following does not come under the purview of the Election Commission?
A.
To conduct the election of PM of India.
B.
To conduct the election of President of India.
C.
To give recognition to Polit-ical Parties
D.
To assign election symbols to the Political Parties.
Ans:
To conduct the election of PM of India.
Explanation :
After the election results are declared, theparty winning with the majority in the Lok Sabha is invited by the President of India to form the government. The winning party forwards a name of a candidate for the post of Prime Minister to the president. The president then appoints the selected candidate as the Prime minister.
[21] Which one of the following statements regarding the Human Rights Council is not correct?
A.
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
B.
It is responsible for the promotion and protection of all human rights around the globe.
C.
It replaced the former United Nations Commission on Human Rights. :
D.
It is made up of 47 UN Member States which are elected by the UN General Assembly.
Ans:
It is an inter-governmental body within the United Nations system made up of all members of the UN
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations body whose mission is to promote and protect human rights around the world. The UNHRC has 47 members elected for staggered three-year terms on a regional group basis. The members of the General Assembly elect the members who occupy the UNHRC's 47 seats. The term of each seat is three years, and no member may occupy a seat for more than two consecutive terms.
[22] What is the plural voting system?
A.
Candidates themselves caste more than one vote
B.
Only the higher officials caste more than one votes.
C.
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
D.
All the citizens caste three votes each.
Ans:
Eligible voter exercises one vote and some voters with specific qaulifications cast more than one vote.
Explanation :
Plural voting is the practice whereby one person might be able to vote multiple times in an election. This was a common aspect of the franchise for elections held in the 1800s where the right to vote was linked to the ownership of property; an elector could vote in as many districts as the elector owned property. This was the prevalent system in Britain before 1948 when certain electors could vote in more than one constituency.
[23] The Indian Constitution provides the country with three categories of civil services, namely :
A.
all India, central and state services
B.
administrative, railway and police services
C.
administrative, police and revenue services
D.
administrative, police and foreign services
Ans:
administrative, police and foreign services
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
The constitution under Article 312 provides for the establishment of three all-India Civil Services: Indian Administrative Service, Indian Police Service and Indian Forest Service (IFS). All appointments to All India Civil Services are made by the President of India.
[24] The Judges of the High Court hold office –
A.
during the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India
B.
till they have attained 62 years of age
C.
till they have attained 65 years of age
D.
as long as they desire
Ans:
till they have attained 62 years of age
Explanation :
The appointment and removal of the Judges of the High Courts are governed by Article 217 of the Indian Constitution. Clause (1) of Article 217 says that "every judge of a High Court shall be appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, the Governor of the State, and, in the case of appointments of a Judge other than the Chief Justice, the Chief Justice of the High Court and shall hold office, in the case of an additional or acting judge, as provided in Article 224, and in any other case, until he attains the age of sixty-two years"
[25] In which case did the Supreme Court restore the primacy of the Fundamental Rights over the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A.
Golaknath Case
B.
Keshavananda Bharti Case
C.
Minerva Mills Case
D.
All the above cases
Ans:
Minerva Mills Case
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.
Explanation :
The Directive Principles have been used to uphold the Constitutional validity of legislations in case of a conflict with the Fundamental Rights. Article 31C, added by the 25th Amendment in 1971, provided that any law made to give effect to the Directive Principles in Article 39(b)-(c) would not be invalid on the grounds that they derogated from the Fundamental Rights conferred by Articles 14, 19 and 31.