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161. Besides representation, the Parliament of India is also a deliberative body with diverse functions. Which one among the following is not a function of the Parliament of India?

(a)Ventilating the grievances of the people
(b) Executing major policy decisions
(c) Holding the government accountable for its actions and expenditure
(d) Amending the Constitution
Ans: (b)

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162. Which one among the following statements is not correct?

(a)The right conferred by Article 32 cannot be suspended except by virtue of Article 359 (1) of the Constitution of India
(b) The enforcement of Articles 20 and 21 cannot be suspended
(c) Punishments can be prescribed by a State Legislation for offences under Part III of the Constitution of India
(d) The Fundamental Rights can be abrogated by law made by the Parliament with regard to members of the forces charged with the maintenance of public order
Ans: (c)
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163. The Government of India Act, 1919
1. Established a bicameral legislature at the centre.
2. Introduced dyarchy in the provincial executive.
3. Introduced a Federal System of Government in India.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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

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164. Which one among the following is a Fundamental Duties of citizens under the Constitution of India?

(a)To provide friendly cooperation to the people of the neighbouring countries
(b) To visit the monuments of national importance
(c) To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
(d) To know more and more about the religions of India
Ans: (c)

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165. Which of the following pairs of constitutional authority and procedure of appointment is/are correctly matched?
1. President: Elected by an electoral college consisting of elected MLAs and MPs
2. Vice-President: Elected by an electoral college consisting of MLAs and MPs
3. Speaker: The House of People chooses after its first sitting Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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

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166. Which of the following statements is not correct?

(a)A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States
(b) The Council of States has no power to reject or amend a Money Bill
(c) the Council of Ministers is responsible to the House of the People and not to the Council of States
(d) The House of the People has special powers with respect to the State List compared to the Council of States
Ans: (d)
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167. Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice-
Presidential Elections are settled by

(a)Election Commission of India
(b) Joint Committee of Parliament
(c) Supreme Court of India
(d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Ans: (c)

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168. Power of the Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between centre and state falls under

(a)advisory jurisdiction
(b) original jurisdiction
(c) appellate jurisdiction
(d) constitutional jurisdiction
Ans: (b)

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169. The Governor may recommend the imposition of the President’s rule in the state

(a)on the recommendation of the State Legislature
(b) on the recommendation of the President
(c) on the recommendation of the Chief Minister
(d) if he is convinced that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India
Ans: (d)
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170. In the SR Bommai vs Union of India case, which one among the following features of the Constitution of India was upheld by the Supreme Court as a basic structure?

(a)Liberalism
(b) Secularism
(c) Dignity of the human person
(d) Freedom of religion
Ans: (b)
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171. Which of the following freedoms is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution of India cas a Fundamental Right but has been subsequently upheld by the Supreme Court as such?

(a)Freedom of trade, occupation and business
(b) Freedom to reside and settle in any part of the country
(c) Freedom of association and union
(d) Freedom of the press
Ans: (d)

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172. Match the following List I
(Commission/Committee) List II
(Mandate)
A. Sachar Committee 1. Anti-Sikh Riots, 1984
B. Srikrishna Commission 2. Socio-economic and educational conditions of Muslims in india
C. Ranganath Misra Commission 3. Bombay Communal Riots 1992
D. Nanavati Commission 4. Linguistic and religious minorities in India Codes:
A B C D A B C D

(a)2 3 4 1
(b) 2 4 3 1
(a)1 4 3 2
(b) 1 3 4 2
Ans: (a)

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173. The Judge of the High Courts in India is administered oath of office by

(a)the Chief Justice of the High Court
(b) the Governor of the State
(c) the President of India
(d) the Chief Justice of India
Ans: (b)
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174. Among the following ideals and philosophy, identify those enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
1. Sovereign democratic republic.
2. Socialism and secularism.
3. Capitalism and free trade.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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

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175. The Departmental Committee of the Parliament of India on the welfare of the Schedule Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) shall
1. examine whether the Union Government has secured due representation of the SCs and the STs in the services and posts under its control.
2. report on the working of the welfare programmes for the SCs and the STs in the Union Territories.
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: (a)

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176. The subject matter of an adjournment motion in the Parliament
1. must be directly related to the conduct of the Union Government.
2. may involve failure of the Government of India to perform its duties in accordance with the Constitution.
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: (b)

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177. Political theory
1. deals with the ideas and principles that shape Constitutions.
2. clarifies the meaning of freedom, equality and justice.
3. probes the significance of principles of rule of law, separation of power and judicial review.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)1 and 2
(b) Only 1
(c) 2 and 3
(d) All of these
Ans: (d)
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178. The functions of the committee on estimates, as incorporated in the Constitution of India, shall be to
1. report what economies, improvements in organisation, efficiency or administrative reform may be effected.
2. suggest alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in administration.
3. examine whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates.
4. examine the reports, if any, of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the public undertakings.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

(a)1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 and 4
Ans: (c)

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179. The Planning Commission of India has been constituted

(a)under constitutional provision with specific mention for it
(b) through an Act of Parliament
(c) through a cabinet decision in this regard
(d) through constitutional amendment
Ans: (c)

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180. Which of the statements relating to the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is/are correct?
1. The office of the Deputy Speaker acquired a more prominent position after the enforcement of the Constitution of India in 1950.
2. He/She is elected from amongst the members.
3. He/She holds office until he/she ceases to be a member of the House.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

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

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