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81. Formal or procedural democracy does not by any means guarantee

(a)political and civil rights
(b) constitutionalism
(c) the rule of law
(d) absence of caste discrimination
Ans: (c)

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82. The impeachment of the President of India can be initiated in

(a)either house of the Parliament
(b) a joint siting of both houses of the Parliament
(c) the Lok Sabha alone
(d) the Rajya Sabha alone
Ans: (a)

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83. Which one of the following statements regarding judiciary in India is not correct?

(a)District Courts in India are presided over by a Judge
(b) The District and Session Judge is the principal court of civil jurisdiction
(c) The Munsiff’s Court has both civil and criminal jurisdiction
(d) The District and Session Judge has the power to impose capital punishment
Ans: (c)
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84. The core of political democracy lies in the basic axiom of electoral democracy which is based on

(a)Right to education
(b) Freedom of speech
(c) Right to equality
(d) Universal adult franchise
Ans: (d)

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85. Which one among the following is a function of the Pro-
Tem Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

(a)Conduct of the proceedings of the house in the absence of the Speaker
(b) To check if the election certificates of the members of the house are in order
(c) Swear in the members of the house and hold the charge till a regular Speaker is elected
(d) Give his assent to the bills passed by the house
Ans: (c)

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86. Which of the following statements with regard to Inter-
State Council is/are correct?
1. It was established under the provisions of the Constitution of India.
2. The Council is a recommendatory body.
3. There is a standing committee of the Council under the Chairmanship of the Prime Minister of India to process matters for consideration of the Council.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)Both 1 and 3
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d) All of these
Ans: (c)

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87. In India the right to ‘freedom of speech and expression’ is restricted on the grounds of
1. the sovereignty and integrity of India.
2. contempt of court.
3. friendly relation with foreign states.
4. protection of minorities.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 4
Ans: (a)
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88. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. In India, the constitutional remedy under Article 32 is available only in case of Fundamental Rights, not in the case of rights which follow from some other provision in the Constitution.
2. Both the Supreme Court and High Courts can issue the writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto only for the purpose of enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (c)

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89. Why is political power sharing through different levels of government desirable in a democracy?
1. It helps to reduce the possibility of conflict between various social groups.
2. It decreases the possibility of arbitrary decisionmaking.
3. It prompts people’s participation at different levels of government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)Only 3
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) Only 2
Ans: (b)

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90. The tenure of every Panchayat shall be for five years from the date of

(a)its first meeting
(b) issue of notification for the conduct of elections to the Panchayat
(c) declaration of the election results
(d) taking oath of office by the elected members
Ans: (a)

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91. Despite being a Republican State, India is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations whose head is the British Monarch. This is because

(a)this mernbership does not affect the sovereign nature of the Indian Republic
(b) this membership only shows that the British ruled over India
(c) members of the association are sovereign and independent
(d) it is a symbol of the unity among the members of the association
Ans: (b)
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92. Which one among the following is not correct?
A special category state invariably

(a)is a border State
(b) has harsh terrain
(c) has low literacy rate
(d) has poor infrastructure
Ans: (c)

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93. The President of India is elected by a proportional representation system through single transferable vote.
This implies that

(a)each elected MP or MLA has an equal number of votes
(b) MPs and MLAs of a State have the same number of votes
(c) all MPs and MLAs have one vote each
(d) MPs and MLAs of different States have different numbers of votes
Ans: (c)

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94. The original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India extends to

(a)treaties and agreements signed by the Government of India
(b) disputes between the Government of India and one or more States
(c) disputes relating to implementation of the Directive Principles of State Policy
(d) a bill passed by the Parliament which is violative of the Constitution
Ans: (b)
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95. Which of the following statements regarding writ of certiorari is/are correct?
1. There should be court, tribunal or an officer having legal authority to determine the questions of deciding Fundamental Rights with a duty to act judicially.
2. Write of certiorari is available during the tendency of proceedings before a subordinate court.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)Only I
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (b)
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96. The Civil Liability of Nuclear Damage Bill, passed in the Lok Sabha on August 2010, does not make provision for

(a)establishment of claims commission and appointment of claims commissioner
(b) a liability cap of `1500 crore on an operator in case of an accident
(c) a liability cap of `1500 crore also on the Government of India in case of an accident
(d) liability of the operator even if an accident is unintentional
Ans: (c)

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97. Which of the following features is/are contrary to the norms of a federal polity?
1. Common All India Service
2. Single integrated judiciary Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (d)

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98. Which among the following statements regarding Lord Ripon’s plan for local self-government in India is/are correct?
1. The district should be the maximum area served by one Committee or Local Board.
2. The Local Boards should consist of a large majority of nominated official members and be presided over by an official member as Chairman.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)Only 1
(b) Onty 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (d)
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99. Which one among the following is not true of the Planning Commission?

(a)It is an advisory body and makes recommendations to the Cabinet
(b) It is responsible for the execution of development programmes and plans
(c) It is responsible for formulation of a plan for the most effective and balanced utilisation of the country’s resources
(d) It indicates the factors which tend to retard economic development
Ans: (b)

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100. Statement I The principle of equality before the law is not applicable to the President of India.
Statement II The President of India enjoys some special privileges under the Constitution of India

(a)Both the Statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Both the Statements are true, but Statement II is not the correct explaination of Statement I
(c) Statement I is true, but Statement II is false
(d) Statement I is false, but Statement li is true
Ans: (a)

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