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Q482023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
As per Article 172(2) __________ of a State shall NOT be subject to dissolution.
1. A.Legislative Assembly
2. B.Legislative Council
3. C.House of People
4. D.Council of States
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Answer: B
Q462023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Who administers oath of office to the Vice President of India?
1. A.The Prime Minister of India
2. B.The Speaker of Lok Sabha
3. C.The President of India
4. D.The Chief Justice of India
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Answer: C
Q472023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
The Constitution (Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2022 was passed by the Parliament. This is pertaining to the state of __________.
1. A.Andhra Pradesh
2. B.Jammu and Kashmir
3. C.Uttar Pradesh
4. D.Kerala
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Answer: C
Q492023 · 19 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following committees recommended for the inclusion of fundamental duties in the Constitution of India?
1. A.Swaran Singh Committee
2. B.Sarkaria Commission
3. C.Rajamannar Committee
4. D.Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
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Answer: A
Q292023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Union Public Service Commission? A. The Parliament has the power to make regulations as to conditions of service of the Chairman, members and staff of the commission. B. The Government of India Act, 1935, envisaged a Public Service Commission for the Federation and a Provincial Public Service Commission for each Province or group of Provinces. C. The Federal Public Service Commission came to be known as the Union Public Service Commission by virtue of Clause (1) of Article 378 of the Constitution in 1950.
1. A.A and B only
2. B.A, B and C
3. C.B and C only
4. D.A and C only
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Answer: C
Q302023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which Article of the Indian Constitution talks about ‘abolition of title’?
1. A.Article 18
2. B.Article 20
3. C.Article 19
4. D.Article 17
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Answer: A
Q432023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
President Ram Nath Kovind conferred which award on Matha B Manjamma for Jogati Nrithyaa in 2021?
1. A.Padma Bhushan
2. B.Padma Shri
3. C.Padma Vibhushan
4. D.Sangeet Natak Akademi
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Answer: B
Q292023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
According to Article ______ of the Constitution of India, it shall be the duty of every citizen of India to develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform.
1. A.52A
2. B.50A
3. C.49A
4. D.51A
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Answer: D
Q442023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched regarding the terminology used in the Parliament? A. Appropriation Bill - A Money Bill passed for providing for the withdrawal or appropriation from and out of the Consolidated Fund of India B. Demand for Grants - Earmarking of budgetary allocation for meeting only planned expenditure of a Ministry/Department C. Short Duration Discussion - For raising a discussion on a matter of urgent public importance for which a notice has to be given by a Member and supported by 50 Members
1. A.A, B and C
2. B.B and C only
3. C.A only
4. D.A and C only
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Answer: C
Q492023 · 18 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following amendment acts included Fundamental Duties in the Constitution of India?
1. A.40nd Amendment Act
2. B.42nd Amendment Act
3. C.41st Amendment Act
4. D.39th Amendment Act
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Answer: B
Q342023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
When did the Drafting Committee publish the first draft of the Indian Constitution?
1. A.June 1948
2. B.May 1948
3. C.January 1948
4. D.February 1948
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Answer: D
Q452023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
On 20 July 2021, the Supreme Court struck down certain provisions of part IX B of the Constitution of India. Part IX B was related to:
1. A.Panchayats
2. B.Municipalities
3. C.Co-operative Societies
4. D.Sub-ordinate Courts
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Answer: C
Q262023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
President of India, Droupadi Murmu presented the _____________ of the Digital India Awards on 7th January 2023 in New Delhi.
1. A.8th edition
2. B.5th edition
3. C.7th edition
4. D.6th edition
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Answer: C
Q342023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which part of the Constitution of India contains the provisions of Union Executive?
1. A.Part V
2. B.Part III
3. C.Part IV
4. D.Part VI
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Answer: A
Q382023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution made the Right to Property a Legal Right in place of a Fundamental Right?
1. A.40th
2. B.48th
3. C.44th
4. D.45th
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Answer: C
Q282023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Fundamental duties were not placed in Part III of the Indian Constitution because Part III is ______.
1. A.non-justiciable
2. B.justiciable
3. C.not enforceable
4. D.absolute
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Answer: B
Q402023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides for a bicameral Parliament of India?
1. A.Article 49
2. B.Article 59
3. C.Article 79
4. D.Article 89
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Answer: C
Q462023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
On 28 June 2021, the Supreme Court held that persons with disabilities have a right to reservation in promotion under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India, 1950, in the case of:
1. A.Indra Sawhney v. Union of India
2. B.Rajeev Kumar Gupta v. Rangachari
3. C.State of Kerala v. Leesamma Joseph
4. D.State of Kerala v. N.M. Thomas
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Answer: C
Q452023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
The Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Constitution of India, upon the recommendations of which of the following committees?
1. A.Raja Chelliah Committee
2. B.Santhanam Committee
3. C.Kelkar Committee
4. D.Swaran Singh Committee
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Answer: D
Q492023 · 17 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Centre-State Relations pertaining to the three lists of the Indian Constitution? A. The subjects which are not included in any of the three lists are called Residuary subjects. B. If there is any conflict between the Union List and the State List, then the former prevails. C. When the Parliament enacts a law on the request of two or more states, then that law made by the Parliament on the State List Is applicable to all the states.
1. A.A and C only
2. B.B and C only
3. C.A, B and C
4. D.A and B only
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Answer: D
Q502023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 1
Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution are related to citizenship?
1. A.Articles 15 to 21
2. B.Articles 5 to 11
3. C.Articles 2 to 4
4. D.Articles 25 to 31
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Answer: B
Q462023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 2
Which of the following options conveys the meaning of the word ‘Republic’ in the Indian Constitution?
1. A.Elected head
2. B.Nominated head
3. C.Subordinate head
4. D.Hereditary head
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Answer: A
Q362023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 3
The Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution of India by the __________ Amendment.
1. A.73rd
2. B.42nd
3. C.34th
4. D.44th
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Answer: B
Q312023 · 14 Jul 2023 · Shift 4
Which Constitutional Amendment added Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
1. A.Forty - Second Amendment Act, 1976
2. B.Forty - Seventh Amendment, 1984
3. C.Forty - Fourth Amendment Act 1978
4. D.Fifty - Second Amendment, 1985
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Answer: A