2015 TEST PAPER

1. Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:

1. The Principles spell out the socioeconomic democracy in the country.

2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2. 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?

(a) 1 only

3. The Government clearly defined

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 of India Act of 1919

(a) the separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature

(b) the jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments

(d) None of the above

4. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by

(a) a simple majority of members present and voting

(b) three-fourths majority of members present and voting

(d) absolute majority of the Houses

5. The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

(a) Human Rights Commission

(b) Finance Commission

(d) Planning Commission

6. 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?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

7. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

(a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes

(b) determine the boundaries between States

(d) protect the interests of all the border States

8. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:

1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.

2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.

3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

9. Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

(a) The President of India

(b) The Prime Minister of India

(d) The Supreme Court of India

10. Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

(a) Odia

(b) Konkani

(d) Assamese

11. Consider the following statements:

1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size that half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.

2. The Governor of State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

12. "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the

(a) Preamble of the Constitution

(b) Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) Fundamental Duries

13. The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following

1. People’s participation in development

2. Political accountability

3. Democratic decentralization

4. Financial mobilization

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

14. The ideal of "Welfare State” in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

(a) Preamble

(b) Directive Principles of State Policy

(d) Seventh Schedule

15. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people

(b) Parliament can amend the Constitution

(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha

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