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Serial : 202319
POLITY FULL TEST
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1. With reference to Indian Polity, consider the 3. The Preamble of the Constitution of India,
following statements : declares India as,
1. Sovereign state
1. To obtain statehood, it is necessary for a
state to be sovereign. 2. Democratic state

2. Secularism implies there is no state 3. Republican state

religion. 4. Welfare state

3. Parliamentary form of government refers to

Choose the correct answer using the codes
a party with a maximum number of votes
given below :
forming the Government.

Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

correct ?
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

4. With reference to Immune imprinting, consider

2. Which of the following provision are provided by the following statements :

PART III of the constitution ?
1. Immune imprinting helps the immune
1. Every person has to obey the same law in
system perform better against different
the same manner, irrespective of his/her
identity strains of coronavirus.

2. Every person has access to all public 2. Immune imprinting may be responsible for
places, including playgrounds, hotels,
the reduced effectiveness of the coronavirus
shops and markets
booster vaccines.
3. Equal pay for equal work
Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer using the code given
below : correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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5. Consider the following states : 7. Which of the following constitutional provisions
are inspired or borrowed from the Government
1. Andhra Pradesh
of India Act 1935 ?
2. Uttar Pradesh
1. Emergency provisions
3. Tamilnadu
2. State Legislative Council
4. Karnataka 3. Schedule VII

5. Kerala 4. Cabinet system

6. Uttarakhand 5. Reserved seats in an election

Which of the above State's names are altered Select the correct answer using the codes given

after the adoption of the Constitution ? below :

(a) 2, 3 and 4 only

(a) 3, 4 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 only
(d) 2, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

8. ‘Phytorid technology’, recently in the news, is

6. Consider the following statements about Indian related to which of the following ?
Secularism : (a) It is the latest technology developed for

1. Indian state maintains in-principled undersea oil exploration.

(b) It is a carbon capture technology used in
distance vis-a-vis all religions.
heavy industries.
2. One religious community does not
(c) It is a wastewater recycling technology to
dominate over other religions, and some
reduce water scarcity.
members do not dominate other members (d) It is a facial recognition technology for
of the same religious community mapping an individual’s facial features.
3. Government spaces do not display or
promote any one religion. 9. According to Article 12 of the Indian

Which of the statements given above is/are Constitution, which of the following does not
come under the definition of ‘state’ ?
correct ?
(a) Union and state executive
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) Union and state legislature
(b) 2 only
(c) Supreme court and High court
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Other government authorities
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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10. Which of the following features is /are common Which of the statements given above is/are
in both USA and Indian Federation ? correct ?
1. Single citizenship (a) 1 only
2. Equality of state representation
(b) 1 and 2 only
3. Dual judiciary
(c) 3 only
How many statements given above is/are
correct ? (d) 1 and 3 only

(a) Only one statement

(b) Only two statements 13. Who among the following is authorized to
(c) Only three statements establish a common High Court for two or more
States as well as to constitute a High Court
(d) None of the statements
even for a Union Territory ?

(a) President
11. In which of the following matters a
Constitutional Amendment is possible only (b) Chief Justice of India
with the ratification of the legislature of not less
(c) Parliament
than one-half of the states ?
(d) Parliament after a recommendation from
1. Union List in the Seventh Schedule
the Chief Justice of India
2. Procedure in Article 368
3. Administration of area in Fifth Schedule
4. Jurisdiction of High Courts for Union 14. Consider the following statements about the
Territories National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) :

5. Provisions related to State Emergency 1. The Commission is composed of one

Choose the correct answer from the codes given chairperson and 5 members, including at
below : least one woman member.

(a) 1 and 2 only 2. On ceasing to hold office, the members are

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only ineligible for any further employment under
the government but are eligible for
(c) 2 and 5 only
reappointment.
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
3. NHRC cannot inquire into any violation suo
motu unless receiving a petition or court
12. With reference to Furlough and Parole in India,
order.
consider the following statements :
Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Parole is granted at the request of the
prisoner and can be denied. correct ?

2. Furlough is seen as a matter of right for a (a) 1 only

prisoner and to be granted periodically.
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. Each state has its own rules for parole, and
(c) 1 and 2 only
for furlough, the rules are made by the
Centre. (d) 2 and 3 only
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15. Which of the following provisions came into 17. Which of the following purposes are served by

force on November 26, 1949, itself ? the Indian Constitution ?

1. Citizenship 1. It accommodates the core interest of

2. President and Governors various sections of the Nation.

3. Election
2. It reflects the ideals that the citizens have
4. Fundamental rights
to follow to maintain peace and stability.
5. The Union and its territory
3. Its rigid nature gives assurance about the
Select the correct answer using the codes given
permanence of its fundamental Provisions.
below :

(a) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the codes given

(b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only below :

(c) 2 and 5 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3
16. Which of the following statements are correct

about the 'Coral Cryopreservation' technique ?

18. Which of the below listed Fundamental Rights
1. It is the process of preserving coral tissues
are related to civil liberties ?
or gametes at very low temperatures, often

using liquid hydrogen. 1. Right to Freedom of movement and

2. The process helps to reduce the formation residence

of ice crystals in corals when frozen and 2. Right to Freedom of speech and expression

keeps corals and their cells alive. 3. Right against Exploitation.

3. It may help to prevent the genetic diversity 4. Right to Constitutional Remedies.

of coral species.
Select the correct answer using the codes given
Which of the statements given above is/are below :
correct ?
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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19. Which of the following provisions was not made Select the correct answer using the codes given
in the Charter Act 1853 ? below :

(a) Appointment of a separate Governor for (a) 1 and 5 only

Bengal province
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) Separation of executive and legislative
functions of the Governor General’s (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
council.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) Permission to promote moral and religious
improvements in order to aid Christian
22. Consider the following statements :
missionaries
(d) Introduction of an open competition system 1. The supreme court of India recognised the
for the recruitment of civil servants ‘Right to Legal Aid’ under Article 21.
2. The Judiciary in India recognizes the ‘Right
20. With reference to the National Anti-Doping Act to know about government activities as a
2022, consider the following statements : part of Article 21.
1. The Act provides for the constitution of the Which of the statements given above is/are
National Anti-Doping Agency inline to give
correct ?
effect to the UNESCO International
Convention against doping in sports. (a) 1 only

2. It prohibits athletes from using any (b) 2 only

substances on the prohibited list, even for
(c) Both 1 and 2
therapeutic purposes.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?

(a) 1 only 23. Ideally, which of the following is/are the

(b) 2 only aspects of the Rule of Law ?
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Protection against arbitrary action of the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Government

21. Which of the following comes under the Powers 2. No one is above the law
and Jurisdiction of the Election Commission of 3. Only the legislature can enact laws
India ?
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
1. Cancel polls for irregularities
correct ?
2. Election symbol disputes
(a) 2 only
3. Political party split/merger disputes
(b) 1 and 2 only
4. Deregister political parties (c) 2 and 3 only
5. Publish notification for elections (d) 1, 2 and 3
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24. Recently, the government set up a committee to 27. Under the Appellate jurisdiction, in which of
develop a framework for the Right to Repair. In the following situations automatic appeal to
this context, which of the following statements Supreme Court is possible ?
best explains 'Right to Repair’ :
1. Civil cases
(a) The Original Equipment Manufacturers 2. Constitutional cases
(OMEs) Shall repair the defective product 3. Lower court acquitted, but the High court
(b) The manufacturer records the video of reversed it and sentenced the death penalty
repairs made to ensure transparency 4. Lower court acquitted, but the High court
(c) The manufacturer repairs the product at reversed it and sentenced the convict to
zero cost within the warranty period more than 10 years
(d) The manufacturers make the spare parts of 5. Lower court has convicted, but the High
their products available to the consumers court has reversed it
6. Lower court has convicted, which has been
25. According to the constitution of India, the confirmed by the high court
Union's executive power is vested with which of
Select the correct answer using the code given
the below ?
below :
(a) Union Cabinet
(a) 1, 4 and 6 only
(b) The president of India (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) The prime minister (c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
(d) Union Council of Ministers

26. Which of the following Languages are 28. Which of the following are the advantages of

recognized by the Eighth Schedule ? COVID vaccine iNCOVACC over other COVID
vaccines in India ?
1. English
2. Sanskrit 1. It eliminates needle associated risks

3. Kashmiri 2. It reduces biomedical waste

4. Hindi 3. It does not require trained healthcare

5. Tulu workers
4. It treats Japanese encephalitis also.
Select the correct answer using the code given
below : Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
(a) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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29. Which of the below situations can lead to 31. Consider the following statements regarding

Disqualification of legislators under Anti- Basic Structure Doctrine :

Defection law ?
1. Basic structure doctrine has been well
1. When a lone member representing a party defined by the supreme court
in the legislature joins another party 2. Fraternity is one of the Basic Structure

2. When a member criticizes his own party doctrines

outside the legislature 3. Secularism has been declared as a basic

Select the correct answer using the code given structure doctrine in the Kesavanabharathi

below : case.

4. Basic structure doctrine is finitive.

(a) 1 only
Which of the statements given above is/are not
(b) 2 only
correct ?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

30. Which of the following are Political rights that (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
are also in the list of Directive Principles of

State Policy ?
32. With reference to the economy, which of the
1. Right to Free Legal Aid
following best describes ‘Doom Loop’ ?
2. Organization of Village Panchayat

3. Participation of workers in management (a) It is a long-run pattern of economic growth

4. Uniform civil code and recession.

5. Separation of executive and Legislature (b) It is a situation when people are misled by

6. Early childhood care and education of inflation and think that they are getting

children between zero to six years rich.

(c) It is the circle of vulnerability where a

Select the correct answer using the code given

below : country’s banking system can be severely

hurt by volatility in the economy.

(a) 1, 2, 3 and 6
(d) It is a set of business drivers when given
(b) 2, 4, 5 and 6
persistent effort, begin to propel the
(c) 1, 2 and 4
business forward.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6
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33. Consider the following statements with respect Which of the statements given above is/are
to safeguarding minorities in India : correct ?
1. Article 30 of the Indian Constitution (a) 1 only
empowers all minorities to establish and (b) 2 only
administer educational institutions of their
(c) Both 1 and 2
own choice.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. Article 30 assures protection for the
property of a minority by providing
adequate compensation. 36. With reference to Artemis 1, which of the

Which of the statements given above is/are following statements are correct ?
correct ? 1. It is a crewless moon-orbiting mission.
(a) 1 only 2. Artemis 1 is launched by NASA.

(b) 2 only 3. It aims to build a long-term human

presence on the Moon for decades to come.
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code given
below :

(a) 1 and 2 only

34. Consider the following statements regarding
Fundamental Duties : (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. Fundamental duties are educative in
(d) 1, 2 and 3
nature for the citizens
2. Fundamental duties are enforceable by law
3. Fundamental duties can never be cited by 37. Consider the following pairs :
the judiciary in any of its judgment
Provision Act
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Loss of Tea - Charter Act 1853
correct ?
trade monopoly in India
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. Loss of trade - Charter Act 1833
(b) 2 only monopoly in China
(c) 3 only
3. Immigration - Charter Act 1813
(d) 1, 2 and 3
restrictions lifted

Which of the above pairs is/are matched

35. Consider the following statements :
correctly ?
1. An Amendment to the Constitution of India
can be initiated only with the prior (a) 1 only
recommendation of the President. (b) 2 only
2. The President cannot return the
(c) 2 and 3 only
Constitutional Amendment bill for
reconsideration by the Parliament. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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38. In the appointment of judges of the High court, 40. Consider the following statements about the
consider the following statements : Election Commission :

1. The recommendation of the collegiums

1. It recognizes National and Regional parties.
consisting of the Chief Justice of India and
two of the senior judges are mandatory. 2. It has the power to register new political

2. The Chief Justice of the concerned high parties.

court should be consulted.
3. It can also deregister defunct political
3. The Governor of the state should be
parties.
consulted.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the above procedure is/are given in
the Constitution ? correct ?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only

(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

39. With reference to Blue bonds and Yellow bonds,

consider the following statements : 41. Consider the following statements with regard
1. Blue bonds are debt instruments issued to to the present status of Schedule IX of the
support investments in oceans and blue
Indian constitution :
economies.
1. The First Amendment added the Ninth
2. Yellow bonds are substitutes for holding
Schedule to the Indian Constitution.
physical gold.
2. The laws put inside the 9th schedule are
3. In India, blue and yellow bonds are issued
immune to Judicial review.
only by the Reserve Bank of India on behalf
of the Government of India. Which of the statements given above is/are

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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42. Consider the following statements with respect 44. With reference to the key features of the Indian
to Article 25 of the Indian Constitution : Constitution, which of the following statements
is/are not correct?
1. Article 25 covers religious beliefs, as well as
1. Federalism means two or more levels of
religious practices.
government and division of power between
2. Rights under Article 25 are available to all
various countries.
persons- citizens and non-citizens.
2. The Fundamental Duties are mostly
3. Rights under Article 25 are subject to positive in nature.
public order, morality and health only. 3. Directive Principles of State Policy are

Which of the statements given above is/are enforceable by the Supreme Court.

correct ? Select the correct answer using the codes given

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

43. With reference to Governance in Environment 45. Consider the following statements :

related platforms in India, consider the 1. The writ of Prohibition can be issued only
following statements : against judicial and administrative
authorities.
1. PARIVESH is a single-window integrated
2. The writ of Certiorari is different from
environmental management system for
Prohibition in that the former can be
seeking environmental clearances from the
applied even to legislative bodies that
Central Government exceed their jurisdiction.
2. e-Green Watch portal is designed to
Which of the statements given above is/are
facilitate automation, and effective correct ?
management of processes related to (a) 1 only
plantations and other forestry works taken (b) 2 only
up under CAMPA fund (c) Both 1 and 2

3. Van Agni Geo-portal provides user-friendly (d) Neither 1 nor 2

interactive viewing of forest fire-related data

46. Who was the chairman of the States committee
Select the correct answer using the code given
created by the Constituent Assembly for
below :
negotiating with the states ?
(a) 1 only (a) Dr.Rajendra Prasad
(b) 2 only (b) Dr.B.R.Ambedkar
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) Jawaharlal Nehru
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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47. With reference to Green Hydrogen, which of the Which of the statements given above is/are
following statements are correct ? correct ?
1. Green hydrogen is made from natural gas.
(a) 1 only
2. It is produced from methane pyrolysis.
3. Production of green hydrogen does not emit (b) 2 only
carbon-di-oxide.
(c) Both 1 and 2
4. National Mission for Green Hydrogen was
launched to achieve net zero emission by (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2070.
Select the correct answer from the code given
below : 50. Which of the following situations does not
(a) 1 and 2 only
violate a person’s Fundamental Right ?
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only 1. Levying tax for Priests working in religious

(d) 1, 2 and 3 only places

2. Children of 16 years working in a mall

48. Laws related to restricting social media may
hinder which of the following Rights ? 3. A farmer’s land is being taken away for the

1. Right to Freedom of speech and expression construction of a highway

2. Right to Information Which of the statements given above is/are

3. Right to Life correct ?
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below : (a) 1 only

(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only (c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2 and 3 only

49. Consider the following statements about 51. The term ‘Super Vasuki’ recently seen in the
Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas news is related to which of the following ?
(PESA) Act, 1996 :
(a) Supercomputer
1. State Legislation on panchayats shall be in
conformity with the customary law (b) Freight train

2. Every panchayat is to have a reservation of (c) Venomous snake

seats in proportion to the community
population (d) Genetically Modified goat

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52. Which among the following rights is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
included under the International Covenant on correct ?
Economic, Social and Cultural Rights ?
(a) 1 only
1. Right to Education
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. Right to Health
3. Right to Social security and Insurance (c) 1 and 3 only
Select the correct answer using the codes given
(d) 2 and 3 only
below :
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only 55. The recently launched NIRYAT Portal will help
(c) 2 and 3 only in breaking silos by providing real-time data to
(d) 1, 2 and 3
all stakeholders. It is a :

(a) One-stop place for all info needed on India’s

53. Consider the following statements with foreign trade.
reference to the Constitution of India :
(b) One-stop place for all info needed for
1. It deals with the problem of acquisition or business startups.
loss of citizenship after the commencement (c) One-stop place for all info needed for
of the Constitution.
women's helpline.
2. It empowers the Parliament to enact a law
(d) One-stop place for all info needed on
to provide for such matters and any other
subsidies for Indian farmers.
the matter relating to citizenship.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct ? 56. With reference to Elections in India, which of

(a) 1 only the following statements is/are not correct ?

(b) 2 only 1. The Constitution empowers both the

(c) Both 1 and 2 Parliament and State Legislature to

establish tribunals for the adjudication of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
election disputes.
2. There is only one general electoral roll for
54. Consider the following statements about the every territorial constituency for an election
Anti-Defection law in India :
to all three levels of government.
1. The Speaker can make rules for giving effect Select the correct answer using the codes given
to the provisions of the Tenth Schedule. below :
2. The Speaker can only act on complaints (a) 1 only
and cannot take suo moto action. (b) 2 only
3. The whip is a constitutional office (c) Both 1 and 2
mentioned under the Tenth Schedule. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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57. Under the Representation of People Act, 1950, How many pairs given above is/are correctly
which of the following is conferred with the matched ?
power of delimitation of various constituencies (a) Only one pair
for elections to Lok Sabha and the Legislative (b) Only two pairs
Assembly ? (c) Only three pairs
(d) All four pairs
(a) Parliament
(b) Election Commission
60. Match the following pairs :
(c) Delimitation Commission
Provision Country
(d) President
borrowed from
1. Amendment - A. Constitution of
58. Consider the following statement related to Japan
Panchayati Raj : 2. Procedure - B. Ireland
established by law
1. Village panchayat consists of all adult
3. Rule of law - C. South Africa
members of the village
4. Election - D. Britain
2. A panchayat elected in the place of a
of President
dissolved one, does not enjoy the full period
Select the correct answer using the codes given
but remains in office for the remaining
below :
period after the dissolution.
(a) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B
3. Reservation is available only for SC/ ST/
(b) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B
women and OBC as per the mandatory
(c) 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
provisions of the 73rd amendment act
(d) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C
Which of the statements given above is/are not
correct ? 61. Which of the following forms part of the

(a) 1 and 2 only Directive Principles of State Policy ?

1. To promote compulsory formation,
(b) 2 only
autonomous functioning, democratic
(c) 1 and 3 only
control and professional management of
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
cooperative societies.
2. To promote cottage industries on an
59. Consider the following pairs : individual or cooperative basis in rural
areas and urban areas.
Tributaries in River
new Select the correct answer using the codes given
1. River Siyom - Brahmaputra below :
(a) 1 only
2. Chang Chenmo - Shyok
(b) 2 only
3. Cheruthoni - Periyar
(c) Both 1 and 2
4. Munneru - Krishna (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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62. Under which of the below circumstances can Which of the statements given above is/are
the Parliament make laws on State subjects ? correct ?

1. When both Houses pass a resolution (a) 1 only

2. During Financial Emergency
(b) 2 only
3. When states make a request
(c) 1 and 2
4. To implements international agreements
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
5. During President's rule

Select the correct answer using the code given

below : 65. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only answer using the codes given below the list :
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
List-I List-II
(c) 1, 3 and 5 only
(Amendments (Provisions)
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
to the
Constitution)
63. With reference to "Bhungloti," sometimes
mentioned in the news, consider the following
A. 31st - 1. Voting age
statements :
Amendment reduced to 18
1. It is a type of fungus.
2. In combination with the pith of the roots of B. 61st - 2. Constitutional

a jackfruit tree, it yields a saffron dye. Amendment Status to

3. This color is mainly used by the Buddhist National
Bhikkus. Commission on
Which of the statements given above is/are
Backward
correct ?
Classes
(a) 1 only
C. 100th - 3. Seats in Lok
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only Amendment Sabha increased

(d) 2 and 3 only to 545

D. 102nd - 4. Exchange of

64. Consider the following statements : Amendment certain territories

to Bangladesh
1. The National emergency affects the
financial relations in a way that it allows the Codes:
Union government to demand fiscal
(a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
propriety of state government
(b) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
2. The declaration of fiscal emergency changes
the allocation of tax share between union (c) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4

and state government (d) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

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66. Which of the following forms part of the Basic 3. Offences mention in section 8(a) of the
Structure of the Constitution as declared by the representation of people act will invite
Supreme Court of India ?
disqualification even for conviction without
1. Welfare State
2. Separation of powers sentence.

3. Fundamental Rights Which of the statements given above is/are

4. Rule of law correct ?
5. Parliamentary Democracy and multi-party
(a) 1 only
system
(b) 2 and 3 only
Choose the correct answer using the codes
given below : (c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) 3 only
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
69. Which committee was appointed to study the
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
need to switch to a Presidential form of

67. Which of the following statements regarding the government in India ?

Constitution Bench is not correct ? (a) Sarkaria commission

(a) It is a bench consisting of five or more (b) Bibek Debroy committee
judges of the Supreme Court that is set up
(c) Swaran Singh committee
to decide a case based on the interpretation
of the Constitution. (d) Ashok Mehta committee

(b) A constitutional bench can be appointed by

the Chief Justice of India. 70. Consider the following statements about the
(c) A constitution bench can be formed when a
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) :
two-judge bench and later a three-judge
1. It is an adhoc body.
bench deliver conflicting judgements on the
same issue. 2. Joint committees are formed by a motion
(d) The conditions regarding the formation of a passed in one house and agreed by other
constitution bench are nowhere defined in
house.
the constitution.
3. The findings and recommendations of JPC

are binding on the government.

68. Consider the following statements about the
disqualification of Legislators for conviction of Which of the statements given above is/are

an offense : correct ?
1. Disqualified legislators can never contest (a) 1 only
an election from the date of conviction.
(b) 1 and 2 only
2. Disqualification cannot apply if the offense
is a petty offense inviting punishment of (c) 3 only

less than 2 years. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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71. With reference to Indian Olympic Association 73. Consider the following statements about Lok
(IOA), consider the following statements : Ayuktas :

1. It is the governing body for both the 1. It can initiate suo motto cases while Lokpals
Olympic movement and the Commonwealth cannot.
games in India. 2. Their recommendations are binding on the
2. The election for the Executive Council is respective State governments.
held once every 4 years. 3. Maharashtra is the first state to bring the
3. It is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Chief Minister and its Council of Ministers
Affairs and Sports. under the ambit of its Lokayukta Bill.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct ?
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

72. Consider the following statements related to the

74. Which among the following can be considered
legislative process in State Legislatures :
as the rationality behind the incorporation of
1. Money bill is introduced only in the state
Emergency provisions in the Constitution of
legislative assembly.
India ?
2. An ordinary bill, when rejected by the
1. Safeguarding the sovereignty of the country
Legislative council or amended by the
2. Protecting the unity and integrity of the
legislative council but rejected by the
country
legislative assembly, ends up in a deadlock.
3. Guarding the security of the country
3. In case of a deadlock in the state
4. Protecting Federalism
legislature, the Governor can call for a joint
sitting. 5. Safeguarding a democratic political system

Which of the statements given above is/are not Select the correct answer from the code given

correct ? below :

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 3 and 4 only

(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 5 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5

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75. In the context of economy, Cantillon effect 77. Which among the following may be the most

refers to which among the following ?

appropriate reason behind describing India as
(a) It refers to the redistribution of purchasing
‘an indestructible union of destructible states’?
power among people owing to the changes

in the money supply in an economy. (a) Territorial integrity, or the continued

(b) It refers to the effect in business firms existence of a state, is guaranteed by the
caused by pursuing more than one job at a
constitution.
time without the awareness of the main

employer. (b) Parliament can redraw the political map of

(c) It is an effect on the market values of India according to its will

important stocks after the intervention of
(c) India can acquire foreign territories by
various rating agencies.
modes recognised by international law
(d) It refers to the effect caused in a project

after using borrowed funds to amplify (d) Distribution of power among centers and

returns from an investment.

states as members of the federal system

76. Consider the following statements :

78. Consider the following pairs :
1. The Parliament can create a law on any

subject which is applicable throughout States Separated from

India.
1. Gujarat - Bombay
2. President can make regulations for the
2. Nagaland - Arunachal Pradesh
peace, progress and good government of

Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 3. Uttarakhand - Himachal Pradesh

Lakshadweep, Dadra and Nagar Haveli & 4. Telangana - Andhra Pradesh

Daman and Diu only.
How many pairs given above is/are correctly
Which of the statements given above is/are
matched ?
correct ?

(a) 1 only (a) Only one pair

(b) 2 only (b) Only two pairs

(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Only three pairs
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) All four pairs

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79. Consider the following pairs : 81. The president of India has the power to address
both Houses of the Parliament during the
Operations Objective
commencement of which of the below ?
in news
1. The first session after the general election
1. Ganga - Evacuation mission 2. Each session
by the Indian 3. The first session of the year, which is

government usually a budget session

4. The budget session
2. AAHT - To curb human
Which of the statements given above are
trafficking
correct?
3. Sard Hawa - To check the (a) 1 and 2 only
instances of (b) 1 and 3 only
infiltration (c) 1 and 4 only
4. Sankalp - Military conquest of (d) 2 and 4 only

Mongolia
How many pairs given above is/are correctly 82. Which of the following has legal jurisdiction
over a conflict between the Union and the State
matched ?
Government ?
(a) Only one pair (a) Governor
(b) Only two pairs (b) Interstate council
(c) Only three pairs (c) Supreme court
(d) High court
(d) All four pairs

83. With reference to Notifiable Disease, consider

80. Consider the following statements related to
the following statements :
Right to Vote : 1. Notifiable diseases are those whose

1. Right to vote is denied to undertrials as well occurrence should be notified to public

health authorities in a regular, frequent,
as convicts
and timely manner.
2. Right to vote is granted to Non-Residential 2. It is legally binding for a medical
Indians and implemented also practitioner or its institutes to report cases
of the disease to the government.
3. Right to vote is a universal right in India
3. Cancer is classified as a notifiable disease
Which of the statements given above is/are in India.
correct ? Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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84. With reference to Financial Emergency under Select the correct answer using the code given
Article 360 of the Constitution of India, below :
consider the following statements : (a) 1, 3, 4 and 5
1. Rajya Sabha has no role in approving or
(b) 2, 5 and 6
revoking a proclamation declaring
(c) 3, 4, 5 and 6
Financial Emergency.
(d) 4, 5 and 6
2. There is no maximum period prescribed for
its operation.
3. During its operation, the center acquires 87. In a recent Supreme Court verdict, limiting the
full control over the states in financial provision of coverage of Medical Termination of
matters. Pregnancy or simply abortion to only married
Which of the statements given above is/are women is more a violation of which among the
correct ?
following ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(a) Article 14
(b) 2 only
(b) Article 19
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Article 21
(d) Article 18

85. Consider the following statements regarding

the Independence of the Judiciary : 88. Consider the following statements :
1. Judges have a fixed service condition
1. Article 74 of Indian constitution mandates
without any exception
that the president should listen to the aid
2. Judges are barred from post-retirement Job
and advice of the council of ministers
3. Judiciary can appoint its own staff without
consulting UPSC 2. Article 163 Mandates that the Governor
Which of the statements given above is/are should listen to the aid and advice of the
correct ?
state council of ministers subject to
(a) 1 only discretion of the Governor
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. The speech made by the Governor on the
(c) 3 only
first day of the first session of the year is
(d) 1, 2 and 3
normally the address of the government is
subject to the discretion of the Governor
86. Which of the following is not mentioned in the
constitution either directly or indirectly ? Which of the statements given above is/are
1. Cabinet correct ?
2. Council of ministers
(a) 1 only
3. Collective responsibility
(b) 1 and 2 only
4. Resignation of ministers
5. Parliamentary secretaries (c) 3 only

6. Minister of state (d) 1, 2 and 3

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89. Assertion (A): No public expenditure can be 92. In the context of Indian Polity, the term ‘Rule of
incurred except with the sanctions of the Lapse’ denotes which of the following ?
parliament
(a) All pending bills in parliament lapse with its
Reason (R): Parliament cannot approve any
prorogation
expenditure without demand from executive
(b) All appropriations voted by the parliament
Choose the correct answer using the code given
below : expire at the end of the financial year

(a) Both A and R are Individually true and R is (c) The demand for grants of a Ministry lapse
the correct explanation of A with criticism of its policy by the opposition
(b) Both A and R are individually true but R is (d) The appropriation bill lapses if it is not
not the correct explanation of A returned by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days
(c) A is true but R is false

(d) A is false but R is true

93. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct
answer using the codes given below the list :
90. Consider the following statements :
List I List II
1. The supreme court can sit only in Delhi.
(Grants) (Meanings)
2. The High court of a state should necessarily
A. Vote on - Grants in advance
be situated only in the state capital.
Account pending budgetary
3. Northeastern states has only one High
approval
court at Guwahati.
Which of the statements given above is/are not B. Vote on credit - Additional

correct ? expenditures not

(a) 1 only covered in the
(b) 2 and 3 only approved budget
(c) 3 only C. Supplementary - Amount spent in
(d) 1, 2 and 3
demand for excess of the grants
Grants

91. The terms ‘Harmon doctrine’, ‘Campione rules’, D. Excess - Lumpsump money
‘Helsinki rules’ etc, recently seen in the news, Demand for granted without
is related to ? Grants detailed estimates
(a) International principles for settling border How many pairs given above is/are correctly
disputes
matched ?
(b) International principles for water sharing
(a) Only one pair
(c) International principles for demarcating air
space (b) Only two pairs

(d) International principles for sharing green (c) Only three pairs
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94. Recently, Northern Ireland Protocol has been in 97. Consider the following statements regarding
the news. The protocol was signed for : the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of
(a) To maintain peace between Irish India ?
nationalists and a minority of Catholics
1. Maintains the union government accounts
(b) To allow the goods to get transported
and audits the same
without checks across the Irish land border
after Brexit 2. Maintains the state government accounts
(c) To address the refugee issue after Brexit and audits the same
(d) It is the policy laid down by the Ireland
3. CAG has been empowered with the power to
government for the use of mass destruction
audit the receipts and expenditures of the
weapons
Local bodies.

95. The bill seeking reorganization of states needs Which of the statements given above is/are

the prior recommendation of which of the correct ?

below? (a) 1 only
1. President before being introduced in (b) 2 only
Parliament.
(c) 1 and 2 only
2. Prior to recommending the bill, it is optional
(d) 2 and 3 only
for the President to refer the bill to the state
legislature concerned.

Select the correct answer using the codes given 98. Which among the following statements best

below : describes the term ‘Carbon Bombs’ ?

(a) 1 only (a) It is a type of blast bomb that kills many by

(b) 2 only absorbing all the oxygen in the area.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(b) It is the type of homemade bomb that
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
releases a tremendous amount of CO2,

which can deteriorate plants when pushed

96. Which of the following is not an essential
to the limit during flowering cycles.
condition for appointment of a judge of a
Supreme court ? (c) It is an oil or gas project that can release at

(a) A Citizen of India least a billion tonnes of CO2 emissions over

(b) Minimum 35 years of Age its lifetime.

(c) High court judge advocate for 10 successive (d) These are types of blast bombs produced
years
that release a tremendous amount of CO2
(d) A distinguished jurist, in the opinion of the
President into the atmosphere.

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99. Consider the following statements : 100. Consider the following :

1. The Justice Rohini commission, tasked 1. Siri

with sub-categorization of the Other
2. Bard
Backward Classes (OBCs), was set up
under Article 340 of the constitution. 3. ChatGPT
2. The sub-categorization of the OBCs by this
4. LaMDA
commission may result in equal
distribution of representation among all Which of the above are the conversational
OBC communities. agents enabled with an artificial neural

Which of the statements given above is/are not network capable of deep learning ?
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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