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Q.1) Which of the following can be amended by the Article 368 of the constitution?
- Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states.
- Fundamental Rights.
- Provisions related to Supreme Court and high courts.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- All the above
Q.2) Which of the following is/are the feature of parliamentary system of government?
- The executive is collectively responsible to the legislature.
- Executive enjoys the right to get the legislature dissolved.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- None
Q.3) The Constitution of India provides for a federal system of government in the country. Consider the following statements
- The federal system reconciles national unity with regional autonomy.
- The Indian federation is union because it is indestructible.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- None
Q.4) Consider the following statements about Indian federalism.
- The Rajya Sabha represents the states of Indian Federation.
- National Capital Territory of Delhi has representation in Rajya Sabha.
- Dispute between NCT of Delhi and central government forms original jurisdiction of the SC.
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
- 1 and 2 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 3 only
- All the above
Q.5) Consider the following statements about procedure for amendment of the Constitution as laid down in the Article 368.
- The bill for the amendment of the Constitution can be introduced in either House of the parliament.
- The bill can be introduced by the minister or by a private member with prior permission of the president.
- In case of disagreement between the two houses, there is a provision for holding a joint sitting of the two houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
Identify the incorrect statement/s and choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.6) Consider the following statements.
- Parliament cannot, under Article 368, expand its amending power so as to acquire for itself the right to repeal or abrogate the constitution or to destroy its basic feature.
- Parliament is empowered to abridge or take away any of the Fundamental Rights without altering the basic structure of the constitution.
Identify the correct statements and choose the right option from the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.7) Consider the following statements.
- Under the Westminster Model of government executive is responsible to legislature for its policies and acts.
- Under Fixed Executive system of the government the executive is not responsible to the legislature for its policies and acts.
- The President and his Secretaries are not responsible to the Congress for their acts under Presidential form of government.
Identify the correct statements and choose the right option from the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.8) Consider the following statements about Parliamentary System of Government in India.
- In India, a person who is not a member of parliament cannot be appointed as minister.
- The Prime Minister in India should be a member of Lower House of the Parliament.
- India has no system of legal responsibility of the minister.
Identify the incorrect statements and choose the right option from the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Q.9) According to Dr B R Ambedkar, phrase ‘Union of States’ has been referred to ‘Federation of States’ to indicate,
- The Indian federation is the result of an agreement among the states like the American federation.
- The states have the right to secede from the federation.
Identify the incorrect statements and choose the right option from the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Q.10) Which of the following are the Military exercises that India and Mongolia participate?
- Nomadic elephant
- Khan Quest
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.11) Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is often in news related to
(a) India-Sri lanka dialogue on maritime issues.
(b) India-USA action plan on combating terrorism.
(c) It is an agreement on the Iranian nuclear program.
(d) USA-China bilateral talk on trade related issues.
Q.12) CAATSA is often in news is related to
(a) USA extraterritorial sanctions
(b) USA-China agreement on defence procurement
(c) India-USA agreement on military and defence equipment
(d) USA-EU sanctions on Russia and Iran
Q.13) Which of the following are related to Shanghai Cooperation Agreement (SCO)
- Shanghai Five
- Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (RATS)
- Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All the above
Q.14) Which of the following are the members of the Organisation for The Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.
- India
- Egypt
- South Sudan
- Pakistan
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 1 only
(d) All the above
Q.15) ‘Byungjin policy’ is in news related to
(a) South Korean policy to acquire nuclear weapons.
(b) North Korean policy of economic and military progress together.
(c) Chinese policy to contain population.
(d) Japan’s policy for economic revival via fourth industrialization.
Q.16) In a parliamentary system the executive is responsible
(a) Directly to the people
(b) To legislature
(c) To judiciary
(d) None of the above
Q.17) India has Parliamentary democracy system because
(a) Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by the public
(b) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislature
(c) Of distribution of power between the Centre and the States
(d) Of a single constitutional framework
Q.18) Similarity between Indian Federation and the American Federation?
(a) A single citizenship
(b) Three lists in the Constitution
(c) Dual judiciary
(d) A federal Supreme Court to interpret the constitution
Q.19) Pariwartan Scheme is in news related to
(a) Bringing Naxals to mainstream society.
(b) A plan to revitalise stressed power sector assets.
(c) A plan to provide social security assistance to beggars.
(d) None of the above
Q.20) Which of the following is the apex body for co-ordinating, guiding and managing research and education in agriculture?
(a) Department of Agricultural Research and Education.
(b) Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
(c) Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
(d) All the above
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