With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information: Organization Some of its functions It works underI.Directorate of Enforcement Enforcement of the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018 Internal Security Division-I, Ministry of Home AffairsII.Directorate of Revenue Intelligence Enforces the provisions of the Customs Act, 1962 Department of Revenue, Ministry of FinanceIII.Directorate General of Systems and Data Management Carrying out big data analytics to assist tax officers for better policy and nabbing tax evaders Department of Revenue, Ministry of FinanceIn how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?
Polity and Governance
2025
Which reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:I.An Ordinance can amend any Central Act.II.An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right.III.An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs:State DescriptionI.Arunachal Pradesh : The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National ParksII.Nagaland : The State came into existence on the basis of a Constitutional Amendment ActIII.Tripura : Initially a Part 'C' State, it became a centrally administered territory with the reorganization of States in 1956 and later attained the status of a full-fledged StateHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
With reference to India, consider the following :I.The Inter-State CouncilII.The National Security CouncilIII.Zonal CouncilsHow many of the above are established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
Consider the following statements :I.The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.II.The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following pairs:Provision in the Constitution of India Stated underI.Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Principles of the State PolicyII.Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture : The Fundamental DutiesIII.Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories : The Fundamental RightsHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Consider the following statements : With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State in declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth ScheduleI.the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administrationII.the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the GovernorWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India, consider the following pairs:Organization Union MinistryI.The National Automative Board : Ministry of Commerce and IndustryII.The Coir Board : Ministry of Heavy IndustriesIII.The National Centre for Trade Information : Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium EnterprisesHow many of the above pairs are correctly matched :
Consider the following subjects under the Constitution of India :I.List I-Union List, in the Sevent ScheduleII.Extent of the executive power of a StateIII.Conditions of the Governor's officeFor a constitutional amendment with respect to which of the above, ratification by the Legislatures of not less than one-half of the States is required before presenting the bill to the President of India for assent?
With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements :I.The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office.II.No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office.III.Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India :I.The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review.II.The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:I.On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.II.According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People on being elected as Speaker shall resign from his/her political Ammediately partyIII.The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed from his/her office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:I.If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President's decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final.II.There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories.Statement II: In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements:I.Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States.II.To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years.III.The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level.Which of the statements given above are not correct?
Consider the following statements about Lokpal :I.The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India.II.The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson.III.The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be.IV.Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2024
Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over ?
As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of :1.Addition3.Variation3.RepealSelect the correct answer using the code given below :
Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?1.Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.2.A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.3.The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.4.Amendment to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below :
The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members ?1.Governor of the Constituent State2.Chief Minister of the Constituent State3.Three Members to be nominated by the President of India4.The Home Minister of IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below :
How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?
The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?1.Konkani2.Manipuri3.Nepali4.Maithili Select the correction answer using the code given below :
Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?1.Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.2.Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.3.Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below :
Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India places the Right to Privacy?
What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs?1.Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee.2.Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs.3.Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri- service matters.Select the correct answer using the code given below
Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?1.Initially it was an ad- hoc Committee.2.Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.3.This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub- judice.Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' :1.Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.2.This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.3.There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.Which of the statements given above are correct ?
A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :
Consider the following statements:1.It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.2.A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not to be so in another State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements :1.The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.2.At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration1.He/She shall not preside.2.He/She shall not have the right to speak3.He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:1.A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.2.A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.3.A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:1.Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.2.Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.3.Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
With reference to the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme, consider the following statements:1.To implement the scheme, the Central Government provides 100% funding.2.Under the Scheme, Cadastral Maps are digitized.3.An initiative has been undertaken to transliterate the Records of Rights from local language to any of the languages recognized by the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above are correct ?
2023
Consider the following:1.Demographic performance2.Forest and ecology3.Governance reforms4.Stable government5.Tax and fiscal efforts For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission usedhow many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance?
In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?
Consider the following statements: *Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day- to-day administration of prisons.Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Which one of the following statements best reflects the chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
In India,which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
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Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:1.The National Commission for Backward Classes2.The National Human Rights Commission3.The National Law Commission4.The National Consumer Disputes Redressal CommissionHow many of the above are constitutional bodies?
Consider the following statements:1.If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid.2.Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.3.When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent.How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament consider the following statements:1.When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.2.When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.3.In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.How many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements:1.Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.2.The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.3.The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements:Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of the administration.Statement-II: Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Consider the following statements :1.According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.2.The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention.3.According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence.How many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India:1.The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.2.Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State.3.The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala.4.The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal PradeshHow many of the above statements are correct?
Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:Statement-I :The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizensStatement-II :On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements:1.Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards act and Rules of the Central Government.2.The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.3.To prevent infiltration on the international border /coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.How Many of the above statements are correct?
With reference to India, Consider the following pairs:Action The Act under Which it is covered1.Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 19232.Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 18723.Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019How many of the above pairs are correctly matched ?
2022
Consider the following statements:1.Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.2.The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.3.The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.4.In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1.Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.2.Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.2.When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.3.A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.2.The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?1.To ratify the declaration of Emergency2.To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers3.To impeach the President of IndiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:1.The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.2.The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.2.According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the writs, issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements:1.Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.2.Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.3.Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:1.As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.2.There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.3.The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings.4.The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister.Which of the statements given above are correct?
With reference to the proposals of Cripps Mission, consider the following statements:1.The Constituent Assembly would have members nominated by the Provincial Assemblies as well as the Princely States.2.Any Province, which is not prepared to accept the new Constitution would have the right to sign a separate agreement with Britain regarding its future status.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In India, what is the role of the Coal Controller's Organization (CCO)?1.CCO is the major source of Coal Statistics in Government of India.2.It monitors progress of development of Captive Coal/Lignite blocks.3.It hears any objection to the Government's notification relating to acquisition of coal-bearing areas.4.It ensures that coal mining companies deliver the coal to end users in the prescribed time.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India,which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
With reference to the "Tea Board" in India, consider the following statements:1.The Tea Board is a statutory body.2.It is a regulatory body attached to the Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.3.The Tea Board's Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.4.The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.Which of the statements given above are correct?
Consider the following pairs:Country - Important reason for being in the news recently1.Chad - Setting up of permanent military base by China.2.Guinea - Suspension of Constitution and Government by military3.Lebanon - Severe and prolonged economic depression4.Tunisia - Suspension of Parliament by PresidentHow many pairs given above are correctly matched?
2021
Consider the following statements:1.The Governor of the Reserve bank of India (RBI) is a appointed by the Central Government.2.Certain provisions in the Constitution of India give the Central Government the right to issue directions to the RBI in public interest.3.The Governor of the RBI draws his power from the RBI Act.Which of the above statements are correct?
We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?1.As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme
With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:1.N. Gopalaswamy Iyenger Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it.2.In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
'Right to Privacy' is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?
Consider the following statements:1.In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies.2.In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies.3.As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Consider the following statements:1.'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and the UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country in this regard.2.'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city
At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violateswhich one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?
Which one of the following best defines the term 'State?
With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements :1.Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the
With reference to India, consider the following statements:1.There is only one citizenship and one domicile.2.A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.3.A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
Under the Indian Constitution, concentration of wealth violates
What is the position of the Right to Property in India?
What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?
Constitutional government means
Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards:1.Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.2.Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.3.The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.Which of the above statements are not correct?
2020
Consider the following statements:1.Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months.2.State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data.3.Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products.4.Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?1.MPLADS funds must be used to create durable sets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc2.A specified portion of each MP fund must benefit SC/ST populations3.MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.4.The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all work under implementation every year.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporate protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include "The Macro Economic Framework Statement'. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by
A constitutional government by definition is a
Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?1.Preamble2.Directive Principles of State Policy3.Fundamental DutiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens?1.Person with an annual income of less than Rs. 1,00,0002.Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs. 2,00,0003.Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than Rs. 3,00,0004.All Senior CitizensSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?
Consider the following statements:1.The Constitution of India defines its structure in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.2.The Constitution of India provides for 'Judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.Which of the statements given above is are correct?
One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
In the context of India,which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
The Preamble to the Constitution of India, is
With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?1.They shall be enforceable by courts.2.They shall not be enforceable by any court3.The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Consider the following statements:1.According to the Constitution of India a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State2.According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prisonWhich of the statements given above is are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.2.The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.3.There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2019
Consider the following statements:1.The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.2.The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of Indian cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.2.The Constitution of India defines and gives details of what constitutes 'incapacity and proved misbehaviour' of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.3.The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.4.If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two- thirds of total members of that House present and votingWhich of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of
Consider the following statements:1.The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'.2.The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.3.The term 'Office of Profit' is well-defined in the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?
With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:1.The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.2.When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?
Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an imminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?
In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?1.Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament2.Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees3.Finance Commission4.Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission5.NITI AayogSelect the correct answer using the code given below
In the context of any country,which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:1.No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.2.An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of polity,which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?
2018
Consider the following statements:1.In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party2.In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969.3.In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India.2.The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 60% for the general (combined) government by 2023, comprising 40% for the Central Government and 20% for the State Governments.2.The Central Government has domestic liabilities of 21% of GDP as compared to that of 49% of GDP of the State Governments.3.As per the Constitution of India, it is mandatory for a State to take the Central Government's consent for raising any loan if the former owes any outstanding liabilities to the latter.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?
Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?
With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements:1.The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.2.The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the assembly.2.Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?
Consider the following statements:1.No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.2.The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law"?1.Limitation of Powers2.Equality before law3.People's responsibility to the Government4.Liberty and civil rightsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution of a particular State, then
Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?
With reference to the governance of public sector banking in India, consider the following statements:1.Capital infusion into public sector banks by the Government of India has steadily increased in the last decade.2.To put the public sector banks in order, the merger of associate banks with the parent State Bank of India has been affected.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2017
With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:1.A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.2.Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?
Which one of the following statements is correct?
Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in
Consider the following statements:With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon1.legislative function.2.executive function.Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?1.A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.2.They are correlative to legal duties.Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
With reference to 'Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD)', consider the following statements:1.The first APMCHUD was held in India in 2006 on the theme 'Emerging Urban Forms - Policy Responses and Governance Structure'.2.India hosts all the Annual Ministerial Conferences in partnership with ADB, APEC and ASEAN.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity
The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that
In the context of India,which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?
The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?
The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through1.Adjournment motion2.Questions hour3.Supplementary questionsSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
Consider the following statements:1.In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.2.According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Right to vote and to be elected in India is a
Consider the following statements:1.The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.2.Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.3.Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In India, Judicial Review implies
Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State?1.Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly2.Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State3.Dissolution of the local bodiesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?1.Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour2.Abolition of untouchability3.Protection of the interests of minorities4.Prohibition of employment of children in factories and minesSelect the correct answer using the code given below:
Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
2016
Which of the following statements is/are correct?1.A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.2.A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.Select the correct answer using the code given below
'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to
Consider the following statements:1.The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.2.The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?1.As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.2.The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.Select the correct answer using the code given below
The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the
Consider the following statements:1.The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.2.A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2015
Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:1.The Principles spell out of the socio economic democracy in the country.2.The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:1.The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.2.The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.3.The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by
Consider the following statements:1.The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.2.The Prime Minister is the ex Officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
Consider the following statements:1.The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.2.The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the
The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?1.People's participation in development2.Political accountability3.Democratic decentralization4.Financial mobilizationSelect the correct answer using the code given below
The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its
There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the