[1] Which of the following is protected under Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
A.
Porcupine
B.
Gerbil
C.
Bandicoot rat
D.
Squirrel
Ans:
Porcupine
Explanation :
An endangered species, porcupines are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Among the types especially mentioned for protection under Part I of Schedule II of the Act are: Bengal Porcupine and Himalayan Crestless Porcupine.
[2] Who had proposed partyless democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan advocated party less democracy and the concept of Lok-ummidwar. In 1957, Narayan formally broke with the Praja Socialist Party in order to pursue lokniti [Polity of the people], as opposed to rajniti [Polity of the state]. By this time, Narayan had become convinced that lokniti should be non-partisan in order to build a consensus-based, classless, participatory democracy which he termed Sarvodaya.
[3] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
The state is a human institution. The population is, therefore, an essential element of the state. However, the population can constitute a state only when it is united by the conditions of interdependence, consciousness of common interest and general regard for a set of common rules of behaviour and institutions. In addition to the size of the population the quality of the population inhabiting the state is also equally important. Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[4] The concept of political sovereignty was advocated by –
A.
Plato
B.
John Locke
C.
Rousseau
D.
Austin
Ans:
Rousseau
Explanation :
In Jean-Jacques Rousseau's (1712-1778) definition of popular sovereignty, he considers the people to be the legitimate sovereign. He condemned the distinction between the origin and the exercise of sovereignty, a distinction upon which constitutional monarchy or representative democracy is founded. In his "Du Contrat Social, ou Principes du droit politique," he deals with sovereignty and its rights. Sovereignty, or the general will, is inalienable, for the will cannot be transmitted; it is indivisible, since it is essentially general; it is infallible and always right, determined and limited in its power by the common interest; it acts through laws Law is the decision of the general will in regard to some object of common interest, but though the general will is always right and desires only good, its judgment is not always enlightened, and consequently does not always see wherein the common good lies; hence the necessity of the legislator.
[5] 'Local government' as a subject, is mentioned in which of the following parts of the Constitution of India?
A.
State list under the 7th schedule
B.
Concurrent list under the 7th schedule
C.
11th Schedule
D.
12th schedule
Ans:
State list under the 7th schedule
Explanation :
11th and 12th Schedules of the Constitution of India belong to only subjects under the Tanchayati Raj', whereas 7th schedule of the state list, titled as 'Local Government'. Local government, refers to the constitution and powers of municipal corporations, improvement trusts, district boards, mining settlement authorities and other local authorities for the purpose of local self-government or village administration.
[6] Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of local government in India?
A.
According to the Indian constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system.
B.
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
C.
Local government finances are to be provided by a commission.
D.
Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a commission.
Ans:
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
Explanation :
Under Article 243, it has been mentioned that not less than 1/3rd (33%) seats in the local bodies shall be reserved for women.
[7] Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission?
A.
President of India
B.
Finance Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Minister for Planning
Ans:
Prime Minister
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. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of this body which is neither constitutional nor statutory. Note: NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India policy thinktank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission which followed the top-down model. Emphasis is on bottom-up approach and makes the country to move towards cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman of MITI AAYOG. Chief Executive Officer: Amitabh Kant. Vice Chairperson : Arvind Panagariya.
[8] The objectives of Indian Planning are –
A.
increasing national income
B.
reducing inequalities in income and wealth
C.
elimination of poverty
D.
all of the above
Ans:
all of the above
Explanation :
The basic objectives of planning in India, according to the Planning Commission, can be grouped under the heads of growth, modernization, self-reliance and growth by raising national income, full employment and social justice. Social justice means to equitably distribute the wealth and income of the country among different sections of the society and to raise the condition of backward and depressed classes.
[9] In an election, electioneering has to be stopped in a constituency –
A.
24 hours before the poll commences
B.
24 hours before the closing hour of polling
C.
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
D.
48 hours before the closing hour of polling
Ans:
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
Explanation :
The campaign is the period when the political parties put forward their candidates and arguments with which they hope to persuade people to vote for their candidates and parties. The official campaign lasts at least two weeks from the drawing up of the list of nominated candidates, and officially ends 48 hours before polling closes.
[10] Which of the following high dignitaries, who are not members of Parliament, has the right to address it?
A.
Chief Justice of India
B.
Attorney General of India
C.
Solicitor General of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner of India
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
[11] For which one of the following commissions, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It was created in 1950 by Government of India by an executive resolution.
[12] The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to review the question of –
A.
centre/state relations
B.
Legislative problems
C.
Union territories problems
D.
Tribal areas
Ans:
centre/state relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
[13] What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls?
A.
Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression
B.
Legal Right
C.
Trade Union right as common law
D.
There is no right
Ans:
Legal Right
Explanation :
Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, government departments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
[14] Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Court of Sessions Judge
D.
Court of District Judge
Ans:
Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation :
In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
[15] The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D.
Chief Justice of India
Ans:
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
An endangered species, porcupines are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Among the types especially mentioned for protection under Part I of Schedule II of the Act are: Bengal Porcupine and Himalayan Crestless Porcupine.
[2] Who had proposed partyless democracy in India?
A.
Jaya Prakash Narayan
B.
Mahatma Gandhi
C.
Vinoba Bhave
D.
S.A. Dange
Ans:
Jaya Prakash Narayan
Explanation :
Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan advocated party less democracy and the concept of Lok-ummidwar. In 1957, Narayan formally broke with the Praja Socialist Party in order to pursue lokniti [Polity of the people], as opposed to rajniti [Polity of the state]. By this time, Narayan had become convinced that lokniti should be non-partisan in order to build a consensus-based, classless, participatory democracy which he termed Sarvodaya.
[3] Who said, "A good citizen makes a good State and a bad citizen makes a bad State"?
A.
Plato
B.
Rousseau
C.
Aristotle
D.
Laski
Ans:
Aristotle
Explanation :
The state is a human institution. The population is, therefore, an essential element of the state. However, the population can constitute a state only when it is united by the conditions of interdependence, consciousness of common interest and general regard for a set of common rules of behaviour and institutions. In addition to the size of the population the quality of the population inhabiting the state is also equally important. Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[4] The concept of political sovereignty was advocated by –
A.
Plato
B.
John Locke
C.
Rousseau
D.
Austin
Ans:
Rousseau
Explanation :
In Jean-Jacques Rousseau's (1712-1778) definition of popular sovereignty, he considers the people to be the legitimate sovereign. He condemned the distinction between the origin and the exercise of sovereignty, a distinction upon which constitutional monarchy or representative democracy is founded. In his "Du Contrat Social, ou Principes du droit politique," he deals with sovereignty and its rights. Sovereignty, or the general will, is inalienable, for the will cannot be transmitted; it is indivisible, since it is essentially general; it is infallible and always right, determined and limited in its power by the common interest; it acts through laws Law is the decision of the general will in regard to some object of common interest, but though the general will is always right and desires only good, its judgment is not always enlightened, and consequently does not always see wherein the common good lies; hence the necessity of the legislator.
[5] 'Local government' as a subject, is mentioned in which of the following parts of the Constitution of India?
A.
State list under the 7th schedule
B.
Concurrent list under the 7th schedule
C.
11th Schedule
D.
12th schedule
Ans:
State list under the 7th schedule
Explanation :
11th and 12th Schedules of the Constitution of India belong to only subjects under the Tanchayati Raj', whereas 7th schedule of the state list, titled as 'Local Government'. Local government, refers to the constitution and powers of municipal corporations, improvement trusts, district boards, mining settlement authorities and other local authorities for the purpose of local self-government or village administration.
[6] Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of local government in India?
A.
According to the Indian constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system.
B.
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
C.
Local government finances are to be provided by a commission.
D.
Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a commission.
Ans:
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
Explanation :
Under Article 243, it has been mentioned that not less than 1/3rd (33%) seats in the local bodies shall be reserved for women.
[7] Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission?
A.
President of India
B.
Finance Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Minister for Planning
Ans:
Prime Minister
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. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of this body which is neither constitutional nor statutory. Note: NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India policy thinktank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission which followed the top-down model. Emphasis is on bottom-up approach and makes the country to move towards cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman of MITI AAYOG. Chief Executive Officer: Amitabh Kant. Vice Chairperson : Arvind Panagariya.
[8] The objectives of Indian Planning are –
A.
increasing national income
B.
reducing inequalities in income and wealth
C.
elimination of poverty
D.
all of the above
Ans:
all of the above
Explanation :
The basic objectives of planning in India, according to the Planning Commission, can be grouped under the heads of growth, modernization, self-reliance and growth by raising national income, full employment and social justice. Social justice means to equitably distribute the wealth and income of the country among different sections of the society and to raise the condition of backward and depressed classes.
[9] In an election, electioneering has to be stopped in a constituency –
A.
24 hours before the poll commences
B.
24 hours before the closing hour of polling
C.
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
D.
48 hours before the closing hour of polling
Ans:
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
Explanation :
The campaign is the period when the political parties put forward their candidates and arguments with which they hope to persuade people to vote for their candidates and parties. The official campaign lasts at least two weeks from the drawing up of the list of nominated candidates, and officially ends 48 hours before polling closes.
[10] Which of the following high dignitaries, who are not members of Parliament, has the right to address it?
A.
Chief Justice of India
B.
Attorney General of India
C.
Solicitor General of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner of India
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
[11] For which one of the following commissions, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It was created in 1950 by Government of India by an executive resolution.
[12] The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to review the question of –
A.
centre/state relations
B.
Legislative problems
C.
Union territories problems
D.
Tribal areas
Ans:
centre/state relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
[13] What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls?
A.
Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression
B.
Legal Right
C.
Trade Union right as common law
D.
There is no right
Ans:
Legal Right
Explanation :
Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, government departments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
[14] Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Court of Sessions Judge
D.
Court of District Judge
Ans:
Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation :
In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
[15] The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D.
Chief Justice of India
Ans:
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
The state is a human institution. The population is, therefore, an essential element of the state. However, the population can constitute a state only when it is united by the conditions of interdependence, consciousness of common interest and general regard for a set of common rules of behaviour and institutions. In addition to the size of the population the quality of the population inhabiting the state is also equally important. Aristotle maintained that a good citizen makes a good state and a bad citizen makes a bad state.
[4] The concept of political sovereignty was advocated by –
A.
Plato
B.
John Locke
C.
Rousseau
D.
Austin
Ans:
Rousseau
Explanation :
In Jean-Jacques Rousseau's (1712-1778) definition of popular sovereignty, he considers the people to be the legitimate sovereign. He condemned the distinction between the origin and the exercise of sovereignty, a distinction upon which constitutional monarchy or representative democracy is founded. In his "Du Contrat Social, ou Principes du droit politique," he deals with sovereignty and its rights. Sovereignty, or the general will, is inalienable, for the will cannot be transmitted; it is indivisible, since it is essentially general; it is infallible and always right, determined and limited in its power by the common interest; it acts through laws Law is the decision of the general will in regard to some object of common interest, but though the general will is always right and desires only good, its judgment is not always enlightened, and consequently does not always see wherein the common good lies; hence the necessity of the legislator.
[5] 'Local government' as a subject, is mentioned in which of the following parts of the Constitution of India?
A.
State list under the 7th schedule
B.
Concurrent list under the 7th schedule
C.
11th Schedule
D.
12th schedule
Ans:
State list under the 7th schedule
Explanation :
11th and 12th Schedules of the Constitution of India belong to only subjects under the Tanchayati Raj', whereas 7th schedule of the state list, titled as 'Local Government'. Local government, refers to the constitution and powers of municipal corporations, improvement trusts, district boards, mining settlement authorities and other local authorities for the purpose of local self-government or village administration.
[6] Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of local government in India?
A.
According to the Indian constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system.
B.
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
C.
Local government finances are to be provided by a commission.
D.
Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a commission.
Ans:
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
Explanation :
Under Article 243, it has been mentioned that not less than 1/3rd (33%) seats in the local bodies shall be reserved for women.
[7] Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission?
A.
President of India
B.
Finance Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Minister for Planning
Ans:
Prime Minister
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. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of this body which is neither constitutional nor statutory. Note: NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India policy thinktank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission which followed the top-down model. Emphasis is on bottom-up approach and makes the country to move towards cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman of MITI AAYOG. Chief Executive Officer: Amitabh Kant. Vice Chairperson : Arvind Panagariya.
[8] The objectives of Indian Planning are –
A.
increasing national income
B.
reducing inequalities in income and wealth
C.
elimination of poverty
D.
all of the above
Ans:
all of the above
Explanation :
The basic objectives of planning in India, according to the Planning Commission, can be grouped under the heads of growth, modernization, self-reliance and growth by raising national income, full employment and social justice. Social justice means to equitably distribute the wealth and income of the country among different sections of the society and to raise the condition of backward and depressed classes.
[9] In an election, electioneering has to be stopped in a constituency –
A.
24 hours before the poll commences
B.
24 hours before the closing hour of polling
C.
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
D.
48 hours before the closing hour of polling
Ans:
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
Explanation :
The campaign is the period when the political parties put forward their candidates and arguments with which they hope to persuade people to vote for their candidates and parties. The official campaign lasts at least two weeks from the drawing up of the list of nominated candidates, and officially ends 48 hours before polling closes.
[10] Which of the following high dignitaries, who are not members of Parliament, has the right to address it?
A.
Chief Justice of India
B.
Attorney General of India
C.
Solicitor General of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner of India
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
[11] For which one of the following commissions, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It was created in 1950 by Government of India by an executive resolution.
[12] The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to review the question of –
A.
centre/state relations
B.
Legislative problems
C.
Union territories problems
D.
Tribal areas
Ans:
centre/state relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
[13] What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls?
A.
Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression
B.
Legal Right
C.
Trade Union right as common law
D.
There is no right
Ans:
Legal Right
Explanation :
Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, government departments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
[14] Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Court of Sessions Judge
D.
Court of District Judge
Ans:
Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation :
In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
[15] The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D.
Chief Justice of India
Ans:
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
11th and 12th Schedules of the Constitution of India belong to only subjects under the Tanchayati Raj', whereas 7th schedule of the state list, titled as 'Local Government'. Local government, refers to the constitution and powers of municipal corporations, improvement trusts, district boards, mining settlement authorities and other local authorities for the purpose of local self-government or village administration.
[6] Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of local government in India?
A.
According to the Indian constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system.
B.
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
C.
Local government finances are to be provided by a commission.
D.
Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a commission.
Ans:
30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women.
Explanation :
Under Article 243, it has been mentioned that not less than 1/3rd (33%) seats in the local bodies shall be reserved for women.
[7] Who is the Chairman of the Planning Commission?
A.
President of India
B.
Finance Minister
C.
Prime Minister
D.
Minister for Planning
Ans:
Prime Minister
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. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of this body which is neither constitutional nor statutory. Note: NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India policy thinktank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission which followed the top-down model. Emphasis is on bottom-up approach and makes the country to move towards cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman of MITI AAYOG. Chief Executive Officer: Amitabh Kant. Vice Chairperson : Arvind Panagariya.
[8] The objectives of Indian Planning are –
A.
increasing national income
B.
reducing inequalities in income and wealth
C.
elimination of poverty
D.
all of the above
Ans:
all of the above
Explanation :
The basic objectives of planning in India, according to the Planning Commission, can be grouped under the heads of growth, modernization, self-reliance and growth by raising national income, full employment and social justice. Social justice means to equitably distribute the wealth and income of the country among different sections of the society and to raise the condition of backward and depressed classes.
[9] In an election, electioneering has to be stopped in a constituency –
A.
24 hours before the poll commences
B.
24 hours before the closing hour of polling
C.
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
D.
48 hours before the closing hour of polling
Ans:
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
Explanation :
The campaign is the period when the political parties put forward their candidates and arguments with which they hope to persuade people to vote for their candidates and parties. The official campaign lasts at least two weeks from the drawing up of the list of nominated candidates, and officially ends 48 hours before polling closes.
[10] Which of the following high dignitaries, who are not members of Parliament, has the right to address it?
A.
Chief Justice of India
B.
Attorney General of India
C.
Solicitor General of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner of India
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
[11] For which one of the following commissions, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It was created in 1950 by Government of India by an executive resolution.
[12] The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to review the question of –
A.
centre/state relations
B.
Legislative problems
C.
Union territories problems
D.
Tribal areas
Ans:
centre/state relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
[13] What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls?
A.
Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression
B.
Legal Right
C.
Trade Union right as common law
D.
There is no right
Ans:
Legal Right
Explanation :
Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, government departments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
[14] Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Court of Sessions Judge
D.
Court of District Judge
Ans:
Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation :
In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
[15] The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D.
Chief Justice of India
Ans:
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
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. Prime Minister of India is the Chairman of this body which is neither constitutional nor statutory. Note: NITI Aayog or the National Institution for Transforming India is a Government of India policy thinktank established by the Narendra Modi government to replace the Planning Commission which followed the top-down model. Emphasis is on bottom-up approach and makes the country to move towards cooperative federalism. The Prime Minister serves as the Ex-officio chairman of MITI AAYOG. Chief Executive Officer: Amitabh Kant. Vice Chairperson : Arvind Panagariya.
[8] The objectives of Indian Planning are –
A.
increasing national income
B.
reducing inequalities in income and wealth
C.
elimination of poverty
D.
all of the above
Ans:
all of the above
Explanation :
The basic objectives of planning in India, according to the Planning Commission, can be grouped under the heads of growth, modernization, self-reliance and growth by raising national income, full employment and social justice. Social justice means to equitably distribute the wealth and income of the country among different sections of the society and to raise the condition of backward and depressed classes.
[9] In an election, electioneering has to be stopped in a constituency –
A.
24 hours before the poll commences
B.
24 hours before the closing hour of polling
C.
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
D.
48 hours before the closing hour of polling
Ans:
48 hours before the hour of commencement of polling
Explanation :
The campaign is the period when the political parties put forward their candidates and arguments with which they hope to persuade people to vote for their candidates and parties. The official campaign lasts at least two weeks from the drawing up of the list of nominated candidates, and officially ends 48 hours before polling closes.
[10] Which of the following high dignitaries, who are not members of Parliament, has the right to address it?
A.
Chief Justice of India
B.
Attorney General of India
C.
Solicitor General of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner of India
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
[11] For which one of the following commissions, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It was created in 1950 by Government of India by an executive resolution.
[12] The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to review the question of –
A.
centre/state relations
B.
Legislative problems
C.
Union territories problems
D.
Tribal areas
Ans:
centre/state relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
[13] What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls?
A.
Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression
B.
Legal Right
C.
Trade Union right as common law
D.
There is no right
Ans:
Legal Right
Explanation :
Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, government departments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
[14] Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Court of Sessions Judge
D.
Court of District Judge
Ans:
Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation :
In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
[15] The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D.
Chief Justice of India
Ans:
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
The campaign is the period when the political parties put forward their candidates and arguments with which they hope to persuade people to vote for their candidates and parties. The official campaign lasts at least two weeks from the drawing up of the list of nominated candidates, and officially ends 48 hours before polling closes.
[10] Which of the following high dignitaries, who are not members of Parliament, has the right to address it?
A.
Chief Justice of India
B.
Attorney General of India
C.
Solicitor General of India
D.
Chief Election Commissioner of India
Ans:
Attorney General of India
Explanation :
The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament, though not to vote. He appears on behalf of Government of India in all cases in the Supreme Court in which Government of India is concerned.
[11] For which one of the following commissions, there is no provision in the Indian Constitution?
A.
Election Commission
B.
Finance Commission
C.
Planning Commission
D.
Union Public Service Commission
Ans:
Planning Commission
Explanation :
The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It was created in 1950 by Government of India by an executive resolution.
[12] The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to review the question of –
A.
centre/state relations
B.
Legislative problems
C.
Union territories problems
D.
Tribal areas
Ans:
centre/state relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
[13] What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls?
A.
Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression
B.
Legal Right
C.
Trade Union right as common law
D.
There is no right
Ans:
Legal Right
Explanation :
Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, government departments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
[14] Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Court of Sessions Judge
D.
Court of District Judge
Ans:
Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation :
In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
[15] The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D.
Chief Justice of India
Ans:
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
The Planning Commission does not derive its creation from either the Constitution or statute, but is an arm of the Central/Union Government. It was created in 1950 by Government of India by an executive resolution.
[12] The Sarkaria Commission was appointed to review the question of –
A.
centre/state relations
B.
Legislative problems
C.
Union territories problems
D.
Tribal areas
Ans:
centre/state relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government of India. The Sarkaria Commission's charter was to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
[13] What is the category in which the negtotiating strategy of a strike by the Government employees falls?
A.
Fundamental Rights of freedom of association and expression
B.
Legal Right
C.
Trade Union right as common law
D.
There is no right
Ans:
Legal Right
Explanation :
Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, government departments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
[14] Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Court of Sessions Judge
D.
Court of District Judge
Ans:
Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation :
In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
[15] The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D.
Chief Justice of India
Ans:
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
Indian laws have always recognized the workers' right to strike. The Supreme Court of India has invariably maintained the "right to strike" as not a fundamental right, but a legal right that workers can exercise as part of collective bargaining, wage bargaining and dispute resolution. However, several court rulings have also been in opposition to the right to strike, be it by political parties or trade unions. Some favourable court rulings on the workers' right to strike are: the Gujarat Steel Tubes v. Mazdoor Sabha AIR 1980 SC 1896, where the right to strike was held as integral to collective bargaining and as supported by social justice. Indian laws comprising sections 22, 23, and 24 of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 imply that industries, such as hospitals, government departments, educational institutions and clubs, have the right to strike.
[14] Which of the following is at the apex of the subordinate criminal courts?
A.
Supreme Court
B.
High Court
C.
Court of Sessions Judge
D.
Court of District Judge
Ans:
Court of Sessions Judge
Explanation :
In every district there are civil courts and criminal courts. Cinder criminal courts, there are courts of the District and Sessions Judge, Additional Sessions Judges, Assistant Sessions Judge and the courts of the first class magistrates. The District and Sessions judge may pass any legal sentence but a death sentence is subject to confirmation by the High Court. An Assistant-sessions Judge has the power to sentence a person to ten years imprisonment. A first class Magistrate may pass a sentence of imprisonment not exceeding two years or a fine not exceeding one thousand rupees.
[15] The Election Commissioner can be removed by the -
A.
Chief Election Commissioner
B.
Prime Minister
C.
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
D.
Chief Justice of India
Ans:
President on the recommendation of the chief Election Commissioner
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
Election Commissioner/s can be removed by the President of India on the recommendation of the Chief Election Commissioner
[16] Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares "India that is Bharat" is a:
A.
Union of States
B.
Federal State with Unitary features
C.
Unitary State with federal features
D.
Federal State
Ans:
Union of States
Explanation :
Article 1 under Part I of the Constitution of India states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."
[17] The recommendations of Sarkaria Commission relate to which of the following?
A.
Distribution of revenue
B.
Power and functions of the President
C.
Membership of Parliament
D.
Centre-State relations
Ans:
Centre-State relations
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 by the central government of India. Government appointed a commission under the chairmanship of Justice R.S. Sarkaria to review the question of centre state relations.
[18] Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India?
A.
Survey of India
B.
Geological Survey of India
C.
Minerals Development Corporation
D.
School of Mines
Ans:
Geological Survey of India
Explanation :
The Geological Survey of India is the principal agency for geological mapping and regional mineral resources assessment of the country. It is responsible for drawing up action-oriented plans towards these ends in close cooperation with all other agencies engaged in this task. Detailed exploration on land is done by the Mineral Exploration Corporation, Directorates of Mining and Geology of the State Governments and various Central and State Public Sector Organizations.
[19] The Mandal Commission Report refers to –
A.
the Other Backward Classes
B.
the Scheduled Tribes
C.
the Minorities
D.
the Scheduled Castes
Ans:
the Other Backward Classes
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
The Mandal Commission was established in India in 1979 to identify who qualified as an "other backward class." In its report in 1980, it affirmed the affirmative action practice under Indian law whereby members of lower castes (Other Backward Classes), Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (51)) were given exclusive access to a certain portion of government jobs and slots in public' universities, and recommended changes to these quotas, increasing them by 27% to 49.5%.
[20] Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson, of the National Human Rights Commission?
A.
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
B.
He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court, Judge
C.
He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court
D.
He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist
Ans:
He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India
Explanation :
According to the Protection of Human Rights Act 1993, under which the national and state human rights commissions are constituted, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson has to be a former Chief Justice of India (CJI). NHRC is a multi-member body consisting of a chairman and four members.
[21] In the Rajya Sabha, the states have been given seats -
A.
in accordance with their population
B.
equally
C.
on the basis of population and economic position
D.
on the basis of present economic status
Ans:
on the basis of population and economic position
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
In the Rajya Sabha the states have been given seats on the basis of population and economic position.
[22] The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) has been declared unconstitutional by -
A.
The Supreme Court of India
B.
The High Court
C.
The High Court and the Supreme Court both
D.
The President of India
Ans:
The Supreme Court of India
Explanation :
The Constitution Bench of Supreme Court on 16 October 2015 by 4:1 Majority upheld the collegiums system and struck down the NJAC as unconstitutional after hearing the petitions filed by several persons and bodies with Supreme Court Advocates on Record Association (SCAoRA) being the first and lead petitioner.
[23] Which has become a legal right under 44th Amendment?
A.
Right to Education
B.
Right to Property
C.
Right to Judicial Remedies
D.
Right to Work
Ans:
Right to Property
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
The 44th amendment eliminated the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property as a fundamental right. However, in another part of the Constitution, Article 300 (1) was inserted to affirm that no person shall be deprived of his property save by authority of law.
[24] In which one of the following Ministries the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
A.
Health and Family Welfare
B.
Home Affairs
C.
Social Justice and Empowerment
D.
Human Resource Development
Ans:
Home Affairs
Explanation :
The responsibility of conducting the decennial Census rests with the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, India under Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.
[25] In India the Supreme Command of the Armed Forces is, vested in the President. This means that in the exercise of this power -
A.
he/she cannot be regulated by law
B.
he/she shall be regulated by law
C.
during war, the President seeks advice only from the Chiefs of the Armed Forces
D.
during war the President can suspended the Fundamental Rights of citizens
Ans:
he/she shall be regulated by law
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.
Explanation :
According to Article 53(2) of the Indian Constitution the supreme command of the Defence Forces of the Union shall be vested in the President and the exercise thereof shall be regulated by law.