This is the Day-4 questions of the CAF Revision plan for prelims. The questions are based on the syllabus as provided in the schedule. Aspirants are requested to go through the detailed CAF strategy to understand the need of the UPSC prelims and to prepare well for the same. Attempt the questions honestly. The key answers and explanations of this test will be live at 9.00pm. The maximum time to attempt the 19 questions is 25 minutes.
Q.1) Consider the following statements about centre-state relations.
- Constitution of India, being federal in structure, divides all powers (legislative, executive, financial and judicial) between the Centre and the states.
- There are no restrictions on the plenary territorial jurisdiction of the Parliament.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to Inter-State Council.
- President is empowered to define the duties of an interstate council.
- Article 263 specifies the duties that can be assigned to Inter-State Council.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.3) Consider the following statements about emergency.
- President can promulgate, when the Parliament is not in session, ordinances for the governance of the state during ‘constitutional emergency’.
- A proclamation revoking of President’s Rule requires parliamentary approval.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.4) If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then
(a) the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.
(b) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
(c) Article 19 is suspended in that State.
(d) the President can make laws relating to that State.
Q.5) Consider the following statements.
- The laws of the parliament are applicable to the Indian citizens and their property in any part of the world.
- The laws made by a state legislature are applicable outside the state.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.6) Which of the following subjects falls under the concurrent list in seventh schedule of the constitution?
- Education
- Forests
- Agricultural
- Banking
- Administration of justice
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 3 and 5
(c) 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2 and 5
Q.7) Consider the following statements.
- The laws made during National emergency become in operative on the expiration of six months after the emergency has ceased to operate.
- The law made by the parliament during president’s rule continues to be operative even after president’s rule.
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) None
Q.8) Article 263 contemplates the establishment of an inter-state council to affect the coordination between,
(a) States
(b) Between centre and States
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Q.9) Consider the following statements and identify the correct statements.
- Any law made or executive action taken during National Emergency cannot be challenged on the ground that they are inconsistent with the six fundamental rights guaranteed by article 19.
- No remedy lies for anything done during the emergency even after emergency expires.
- Article 19 can be suspended only when the national emergency is declared on the ground of war or external aggression and not on the ground of armed rebellion.
Choose the correct option from the codes given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Q.10) Sarkaria Commission has been set up to study
(a) Centre-State relations
(b) Inter-State relations
(c) Financial aid to States
(d) both (a) and (b)
Q.11) The term ‘Deep learning’ is often in news related to
(a) Deep ocean study
(b) US project in Antarctica
(c) Artificial intelligence
(d) Deep ocean drill at Arctic
Q.12) Consider the following statements about Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI)
- Dry Sorbent Injection (DSI) system is a pollution control system for the reduction of NOx.
- NTPC’s power plant in Dadri is the first in the India to opt for DSI System.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) None
Q.13) Which of the following are the applications of Quantum dot?
- Solar cells
- Transistors
- LEDs
- Medical imaging and quantum computing
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.14) Who among the following is empowered to establish Inter State Council under Article 263 of the Constitution of India?
(a) Parliament
(b) Council of Ministers
(c) President of India
(d) Chief Justice of India
Q.15) The setting up of the Inter-State Council in 1990 was meant to:
(a) to fulfil the Sarkaria commission recommendation.
(b) strengthen the federal provisions of the Constitution.
(c) be an institutional interface between the Judiciary and the Government.
(d) both (a) and (b)
Q.16) The Punchhi Commission report was related to
(a) Centre-State relations
(b) inter-state relations
(c) Fiscal federalism
(d) both (a) and (b)
Q.17) Trappist-1, Keppler- 11 and TrES- 4 are often in news are
(a) USA’s Super computers
(b) Asteroids
(c) Exoplanets
(d) Comets
Q.18) GROWTH Initiative is a part of multi-country collaborative initiative known as Global Relay Observatories Watching Transients Happen (GROWTH) to observe transient events in the universe. Which of the following countries are the part of this initiative?
- USA
- UK
- China
- India
- France
Choose the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(a) 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) All the above
Q.19) Colony Collapse Disorder often seen in news is related to
(a) Coral polyps
(b) Honey bees
(c) Invasive alien plants
(d) Fishes
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