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INDIAN POLITY GROUP 2 FREE TEST SERIES NO: 04
UNIT-V: INDIAN POLITY (iii) Union Executive, Union legislature – State Executive, State Legislature – Local governments, Panchayat Raj. (iv) Spirit of Federalism: Centre - State Relationships. (v) Election - Judiciary in India – Rule of law. (vi) Corruption in public life – Anti-corruption measures – Lokpal and LokAyukta - Right to Information - Empowerment of women - Consumer protection forums, Human rights charter.
1. The term of the Lok Sabha may be extended when
A. President's rule is declared
B. there is a state of emergency or national crisis
C. the government loses majority
D. no party wins a majority of the seats
Ans: B
2.
The issue illustrated in the picture may be raised in the Parliament during A. Question Hour B. Zero Hour C. the budget session D. any of the above
Ans: B
3. Which one of the following does not constitute the electoral college for electing the President of India? A. Elected members of Rajya Sabha
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B. Elected members of Lok Sabha C. Elected members of the Legislative Assembly of each State D. Elected members of the Legislative Council
Ans: D
4. The institution of Ombudsman was first created in? A. Sweden, 1809 B. Sweden, 1909 B. New Zealand, 1962 D. Finland, 1919
Ans: A
5. Which of the following is not involved in the Preparation of Budget? A. Finance Ministry B. NITI Aayog C. Comptroller & Auditor General. D. Finance Commission
Ans: D
6. What is the difference between “Vote-on-account” & “Interim Budget”? 1. The provision of a “Vote-on-account” is used by a regular government while an “Interim Budget” is a provision used by a Caretaker Government. 2. A “Vote-on-account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an “Interim Budget” includes both expenditure & receipts. Which of the following is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 Only C. both 1 & 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: B Vote on account is passed every year, used by both regular and caretaker govt Vote on account deals only with expenditure while interim budget both revenue and expenditure.
7. Which one of the following authorities makes recommendations to the Governor of a state as to the Principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State? A. District Planning Committees B. State Finance Commission C. Finance Ministry of that State D. Panchayati Raj Ministry of that State
Ans: B
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8. Consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court of India tender’s advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact 2. On its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). if he seeks such an advice. 3. Only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. 3 only D. 1 and 2
Ans: B Under Article 143 of the Constitution the President is authorized to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the following matters: 1) Any question of law or fact of public importance 2) any dispute arising out of any pre constitution treaty, agreement, covenant, agreement etc The supreme court may give or refuse to give its opinion in the first case whereas it must give its advisory opinion in the second case. The advice so given is not binding on the President. The minimum number of judges to sit on the Constitutional Bench or on Bench which gives its advisory opinion on the reference by the President must be one half of the total strength of the Supreme Court.
9. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct? A. Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigation stage and not those matters pending before any court. B. Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature. C. Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person. D. None of the statements given above is correct
Ans: D Lok Adalat is one of the modes of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The Lok Adalat Mechanism is available throughout the State through the Legal Services Authorities/Committees for amicable settlement. It is a very effective institution of alternative dispute resolution, where the cases pending in the court of law or at pre- litigation stage are settled amicably. The decision or decree of Lok Adalat is final and binding like a civil court. It consists of a sitting or retired judicial officer and other persons.
10. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from? A. The President of India B. The Parliament of India
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C. The Prime Minister of India D. The Union Finance Minister
Ans: B The Government of India cannot withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India without taking due permission from the Parliament.
11. According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1.The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2.The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3.The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4.The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Select the correct answer using the codes given below : A. 1 only B. 2 and 4 only C. 1, 3 and 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: C CAG gives three audit reports to President. The President lays it before both houses of the parliament. After this, the Public Accounts Committee examines them and reports its findings to the parliament. It means: President lays down CAG report. PAC lays down report in parliament on its own (President doesn’t come in picture).
12. A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of 1.Ordinary Legislation 2.Money Bill 3.Constitution Amendment Bill Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: A It must be noted here that provisions of joint sitting are applicable to ordinary bills or financial bills only and not to money bills or Constitutional amendment bills.
13. With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements : 1.The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law.
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2.When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot affect any modifications in the orders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 and 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C The delimitation Commission in India is a high-power body whose orders have the force of law and cannot be called in question before any court of law. These orders come into force on a date to be specified by President of India. The copies of its orders are laid before the House of People and the State legislative assembly concerned but no modifications are permissible therein by them.
14. What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1.While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2.The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3.The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4.All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? A. 1 and 3 only B. 3 and 4 only C. 4 only D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: A The CJI can appoint officers and servants of SC without any interference from Executive (the Government).
15. Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India? A. To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State B. To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services C. To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement D. To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners
Ans: B It can authorize the parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in state list (Art.249). It can authorize the parliament to create a new All India Service common to both the Centre and the State (Art.312).
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16. Which of the following is /are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission? 1. A design for the Goods and Services Tax, and a compensation package linked to adherence to the proposed design. 2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend 3. Devolution of a specified share of central taxes to local bodies as grants Select the correct answer using the codes given below: A. 1 only B. 2 and 3 only C. 1 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans: C 13th Finance Commission talks about GST and compensation to States. While 13th FC does talk about disaster Management, it doesn’t talk about “lakhs of jobs or demographic dividend.” While the 13th FC does talks about giving 32% of the shareable central taxes to the states and about providing Grant in Aid to States for allocation to Local bodies. But the given statement “Devolution of a specified share of central taxes to local bodies as grants” seems to be incorrect/exaggerated.
17. National Mission for Empowerment of Women was launched on: A. 15 August, 2010 B. 15 August, 2011 C. 15 October, 2010 D. 15 October, 2011
Ans. B National Mission for Empowerment of Women was launched on 15 August, 2011 to empower women holistically.
18. Which scheme promotes community participation through involvement of Students Volunteers for empowerment of rural women? A. NAND-GHAR YOJANA B. eSamvad Portal C. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme D. She-Box Portal
Ans. C Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra scheme promote community participation through involvement of Students Volunteers for empowerment of rural women.
19. Which of the following is not matched correctly? A. Union List: Insurance
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B. State list: Agriculture C. Concurrent list: Communication D. Both A and B
Ans: C Communication is covered under the centre list.
20. Which of the following taxes is/are levied, collected and keep by the State Government? 1. Land Taxes 2. Octroi tax 3. Agricultural income tax A. Only 1 B. Only 2,3 C. Only 1,2 D. All 1,2,3
Ans: D Land Taxes, Octroi tax and Agricultural income tax comes under the ambit of state government.
21. Which of the following are correct about Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog? 1. He is appointed by the President. 2. He enjoys the status of a Cabinet -rank minister. 3. He is a member of the Union Cabinet. 4. He attends Cabinet meetings as a special Invitee. 5. He is the de facto executive head of the Aayog. A. 1,2,4, & 5 B. 2,3,4 & 5 C. 2,4 & 5 D. 1,2,3 & 5
Ans: C The Vice Chairperson of NITI Aayog is appointed by the Prime Minister.
22. If any question arises as to the age of a Judge of a High Court, the question shall be decided by the President after consultation with: A. The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court. B. The Governor of the Concerned State. C. The Attorney-General of India D. The Chief Justice of India.
Ans: D
23. Which of the following is not matched correctly? A. Rajmannar Committee: 1969 B. Punchhi Commission: 2001
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C. Sarkaria Commission: 1983 D. Anand Pur Sahib Proposal: 1973
Ans: B In April 2007, a three member commission headed by the former chief justice of India M.M. Punchhi was set up by the UPA Government to take a fresh look at relative roles and responsibilities of various levels of government and their inter- relations.
24. Consider the following statements: 1. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and one or more States. 2. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any State or States on one side and one or more other States on the other. 3. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between the Government of India and any corporation or individual on one side and one or more States on the other. 4. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in any dispute between two or more States. Which of these statements are correct? A. 1 and 2 B. 1, 2 and 4 C. 3 and 4 D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
Ans: B
25. Which of the following recommendations is not of the Sarkaria Commission? A. There is no need to consult states before making the law on the concurrent list B. The governor's rule should not be reduced to 5 years before time without any concrete reason. C. No autonomy for radio and television D. None of the above
Ans: A The central government should consult states before making the law on the concurrent list.
26. Which of the following is not related to the Administrative Reform Commission? A. Rajmannar Committee B. Sarkaria Commission C. West Bengal Remembrance Letter D. Hanumantaiya Commission
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Ans: B Sarkaria Commission was related to centre state relation. This commission was formed in 1983.
27. In which Part of the Indian constitution, Central-State relations are mentioned. A. Part XI B. Part X C. Part IV D. Part XII
Ans: A Central-State relations are mentioned from article 245 to 255 in Part XI of the constitution.
28. Members of Election Commission are appointed by...... A. President of India B. Prime Minister of India C. Elected by the people D. Chief Justice of India
Ans: A
30. Which article of the Indian constitution says that will be an election commission in India? A. Article 124 B. Article 342 C. Article 324 D. Article 115
Ans: C
31. The number of seats reserved for scheduled caste in the Lok sabha is: A. 59 B. 79 C. 89 D. 99
Ans: B
32. Which Articles in the Constitution give provisions for the electoral system in our country? A. Articles 124-128 B. Articles 324-329 C. Articles 256-259 D. Articles 274-279
Ans: B
33. The elections for Lok Sabha are held every: A. 3 years B. 4 years C. 5 years D. 6 years
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Ans: C
34. Which among the following statements is/are false? 1. For qualifying to the Lok Sabha, a person must be at least 25 years of age 2. A person can be a member of both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at the same time 3. A person belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe can contest elections from a general seal also, and not just with the reserved seat 4. If a member of either of the Houses votes against the directions given by his party, he can be deemed to be disqualified Code: A. Only 1 B. Only 2 and 4 C. Only 3 D. Only 2
Ans: D
35. What is the maximum allowed duration between the last session of the dissolved Lok Sabha and the recalling of the Lok Sabha? A. 2 months B. 4 months C. 5 months D. 6 months
Ans: D
36. Consider the following statements. 1. Ombudsman is a government official who investigates citizens’ complaints against the high government functionaries. 2. The central vigilance commission (CVC) is designed to inquire into allegations of corruption by administrative officials of the state government as well as union govt. Which of the statement given above is / are correct? A.1 only B. 2 only C. Both 1 & 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: A
37. Consider the following statements: 1. The Lokpal Bill was for the first time presented during the fourth Loksabha in 1968 in the Parliament. 2. The NCWRC (2000-2002) in its report recommended that the constitution be amended to incorporate a provision making it obligatory on the state governments to set up the institution of Lokayukta. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 & 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
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Ans: C
38. Which was the first Indian state to establish the institution of Lokayukta? A. Bihar B. Uttar Pradesh C. Andhra Pradesh D. Maharashtra
Ans: D
39. When did The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 came into force? A. January 2013 B. May 2013 C. December 2013 D. January 2013
Ans: A
40. Who appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta? A. Governor of the state B. Chief Minister C. Speaker of Lok Sabha D. Judge of High Court
Ans: A
41. Which state's Lokayukta's office is considered to be the strongest in terms of power and scope? A. Bihar B. Karnataka C. Andhra Pradesh D. Maharashtra
Ans: B
42. Consider the following statements: 1. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC) set up in 2005 recommended that the Lokpal be given a constitutional status and renamed the 'Rastriya Lokayukta'. 2. In its fourth report on 'Ethics in Governance' the commission recommended steps to bring about greater transparency and accountability in governance at all levels and root out corruption. Which of the above statements is/are correct? A. Only 1 B. Only 2 C. Both 1 & 2 D. Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: C
43. The committee to recommend amendment of Act 311 to dismiss the corrupt public servant is
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A. P.C. Hotta committee B. Administrative Reform commission C. Anumantha rao committee D. Santhanam committee
Ans: A
44. Which of the following committee is associated with central vigilance commission A. Sarkaria Committee B. Mandal Committee C. K. Santhanam Committee D. S.K. Dhar Committee
Ans: C
45. Who is the current chairman of the National Human Rights Commission? A. Justice A.S. Anand B. Justice H.L. Dattu C. Justice S. Rajendra Babu D. Justice K. Balakrishnan
Ans: B The current president of the National Human Rights Commission is the retired Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Mr.H.L. Dattu.