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Q1252016 · 18 Sept 2016
Consider the following statements about the Constitution of India : 1. A Member of Parliament enjoys freedom of speech in the Parliament as a Parliamentary Privilege protected by the Constitution of India. 2. The Constitution has vested the power to amend the Constitution in the Parliament. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
Q1262016 · 18 Sept 2016
Which one of the following statements about the Union Executive in India is correct ?
1. A.According to the Constitution of India, the total number of members of the Council of Ministers cannot exceed 20% of the total number of Members of the House of the People
2. B.The rank of the different Ministers is determined by the President
3. C.The Ministers are appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
4. D.Only a member of either House of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister
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Answer: C
Q1272016 · 18 Sept 2016
Which one of the following statements about Money Bill is correct ?
1. A.A Bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill only if it provides for imposition of fines or penalties
2. B.A Money Bill shall be introduced in the Rajya Sabha
3. C.The Rajya Sabha can reject the Money Bill
4. D.The Speaker of the Lok Sabha finally decides if it is a Money Bill, should any dispute about it arise
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Answer: D
Q1282016 · 18 Sept 2016
Which one of the following powers of the Prime Minister of India is codified in the Constitution of India itself ?
1. A.The power of advising the President as regards the appointment of other Ministers
2. B.The power to allocate business amongst the Ministers
3. C.The power to summon the meeting of the Cabinet
4. D.The power to transfer a Minister from one Department to another
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Answer: A
Q1052016 · 17 Apr 2016
Which of the following statements about Gandhiji's Hind Swaraj written in 1909 is/are true? 1. Hind Swaraj offers a civilizational concept of the Indian nation. 2. Hind Swaraj states that Parliamentary democracy was necessary for the amelioration of the sufferings of Indians. 3. Hind Swaraj argues that Industrial capitalism was responsible for the immorality of society. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.3 only
2. B.1, 2 and 3
3. C.1 and 3 only
4. D.1 only
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Answer: C
Q1212016 · 17 Apr 2016
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Directions: The following 05 (Five) items consist of two statements, Statement I and Statement II. Examine these two statements carefully and select the answers to these items using the code given below: Code: Statement I: Volcanic eruption is accompanied by earthquakes.
Statement II: Volcanoes erupt water vapours and dust particles in the atmosphere.
1. A.Both the Statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I.
2. B.Both the Statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I.
3. C.Statement I is true but Statement II is false.
4. D.Statement I is false but Statement II is true.
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Answer: B
Q1262016 · 17 Apr 2016
Which of the following statements relating to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is/are correct? 1. The CAG can attend the sittings of the Committee on Public Accounts. 2. The CAG can attend the sittings of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. 3. The jurisdiction of CAG is co-extensive with powers of the Union Government. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 and 3 only
3. C.1 and 2 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Q1272016 · 17 Apr 2016
Which of the following statements relating to election as the President of India is/are correct? 1. A person above the age of thirty-five years is eligible for election as the President of India. 2. The President of India is eligible for re-election for more than one term. 3. A person is not eligible for election as the President of India if the person holds an office of profit. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 and 2 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.1, 2 and 3
4. D.3 only
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Answer: C
Q1282016 · 17 Apr 2016
The citizens of India do not have which one of the following Fundamental Rights?
1. A.Right to reside and settle in any part of India
2. B.Right to acquire, hold and dispose of property
3. C.Right to practice any profession
4. D.Right to form co-operative societies
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Answer: B
Q1302016 · 17 Apr 2016
Which one of the following pairs of the Schedule in the Constitution of India and its Content is not correctly matched? $Schedule Content$
1. A.Eighth Schedule : Languages
2. B.Second Schedule : The forms of oaths and affirmations
3. C.Fourth Schedule : Allocation of seats in the Council of States
4. D.Tenth Schedule : Provisions as to disqualification on the ground of defection
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Answer: B
Q1312016 · 17 Apr 2016
Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India empowers the Parliament to form new States and to alter the areas, boundaries or names of existing States by passing a resolution in simple majority. 2. Jammu and Kashmir has been given special status under Article 370 of the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
Q1322016 · 17 Apr 2016
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha may resign his office by writing, addressed to the
1. A.President of India
2. B.Prime Minister of India
3. C.Vice President of India
4. D.Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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Answer: D
Q1332016 · 17 Apr 2016
The Election Commission recognizes a political party as a national party if 1. it secures at least six percent of the total valid votes polled in four or more States in a general election to the Lok Sabha or to the State Legislative Assemblies. 2. it wins at least four seats in a general election to the Lok Sabha from any State or States. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: C
Q1342016 · 17 Apr 2016
Consider the following statements: 1. The Amendment procedure has been provided in Article 368 of the Constitution of India. 2. The consent of the States is mandatory for all Amendments to the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 only
3. C.Both 1 and 2
4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A
Q1352016 · 17 Apr 2016
Which one of the following nations adopted its first democratic Constitution in September 2015?
1. A.Bhutan
2. B.Myanmar
3. C.Nepal
4. D.Singapore
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Answer: C
Q1412016 · 17 Apr 2016
Which of the following is/are not FDI policy change(s) after 2010? 1. Permission of 100 percent FDI in automotive sector 2. Permitting foreign airlines to make FDI up to 49 percent 3. Permission of up to 51 percent FDI under the government approval route in multi-brand retailing, subject to specified conditions 4. Amendment of policy on FDI in single-brand product retail trading for aligning with global practices Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1. A.1 only
2. B.2 and 4 only
3. C.1 and 2 only
4. D.1, 2 and 3 only
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Answer: A