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C. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
D. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
User Answer : A
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Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Justification: India's urban sector presently constitutes 63% of India's GDP (up
from 45% in 1990) and has been its key engine of growth acceleration in the past
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decade. So, R is correct.
If you observe the trends given in India Yearbook for the year 2013 (Chapter 6)
itself, the trends do not have a uniform pattern. It is more in rural sometimes, and
more in urban areas sometimes. A is incorrect.
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Learning:With only 31% of India's population currently urbanized, along with high
population density and low GDP per capita, India's urbanization trends have scope
to significantly accelerate.
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2 Remittances are an important source of financial flows for India. Which of the following
factors may lead to an increase in remittance inflows to India?
1. Higher oil prices in the Gulf countries
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2. Depreciation of Rupee
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
Justification:Statement 1: Higher oil prices help the Gulf countries and other oil
exporters to earn higher profits/income (where a large number of Indian workers are
employed - whose higher earnings made higher transfers possible to India).So, 1 can
be correct.
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3 Which of the following is/are the financial powers of the President of India?
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1. Money bills can be introduced in the Parliament only with his prior
recommendation.
2. He causes to be laid before the Parliament the Union Budget.
3. No demand for a grant can be made except on his recommendation.
4. He can make advances out of the contingency fund of India to meet any unforeseen
expenditure.
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5. He constitutes the Union finance commission to recommend the distribution of
revenues between the Centre and the states.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 3 and 5 only
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B. 1, 2 and 5 only
C. 1, 2 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Justification: Statement 1 and 3: Both statements are correct. More on these lines
will be covered in the coming tests.
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4 Ahmadabad Mill Strike 1918 led by Gandhiji was based on the issue of
A. Plague Bonus of the previous year to workers
B. Inhuman treatment of mill workers by the management
C. Objection of management on participation of workers in the freedom struggle
D. Large-scale layoffs of mill workers
User Answer :
Correct Answer : A
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Answer Justification :
Learning:In 1918, there was a situation of conflict between the Gujarat Mill owners
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and workers on the question of Plague Bonus of 1917.
The Mill Owners wanted to withdraw the bonus whole the workers demanded a 50%
wage hike. The Mill Owners were willing to give only 20% wage hike.
In March later, under the leadership of Gandhi, there was a strike in the cotton mills.
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In this strike Gandhi used the weapon of Hunger strike.
It was carried out in pure non-violent disciplined way. The result was that the strike
was successful and the workers got a 35% wage increase.
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Q Source: Chapter 12: Bipin Chandra: India's Struggle for Independence
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Learning:The Hannover Messe (HM) is one of the most important annual global
exhibitions which provided an ideal platform for India to gain entry to international
markets with focus on global technological and industrial innovation held in
Hanover, Germany in April, 2015. 'Make in India' was the theme of the Hanover
Fair.
The high level political and economic attendance at HM brings worldwide publicity.
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6 When a vacancy occurs in the office of the President due to his resignation, the Vice-
President acts as the President until a new President is elected. Consider the following with
regard to when the office of Vice-President is vacant.
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1. Assertion (A): Speaker, Lok Sabha acts as the President of India in such a case.
2. Reason (R): Speaker, Lok Sabha is ranked immediately below the Vice-President
and Prime Minister in the Table of Precedence.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
A. A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
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B. A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
C. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
D. Both A and R are incorrect.
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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Answer Justification :
Further, when the sitting President is unable to discharge his functions due to
absence, illness or any other cause, the Vice-President discharges his functions until
the President resumes his office.
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In case the office of Vice-President is vacant, the Chief Justice of India (or if his
office is also vacant, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court available) acts as
the President or discharges the functions of the President.
7 Which of the following statements about the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is
INCORRECT?
A. It was established before independence.
B. It functions as an attached office of the Department of Culture.
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Cambodia under the ITEC programme of Ministry of External Affairs with an
outlay of ? 19.51 crore.
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The conservation project has been started on the request of the Royal Government of
Cambodia for India's assistance in Conservation and Restoration of Prasat Ta
Prohm.
8 In case of a Parliamentary deadlock, the President summons a joint sitting of both houses
to resolve the issue. Who chairs the joint sitting?
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A. President
B. Chairman, Rajya Sabha
C. Speaker, Lok Sabha
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Learning:The President is an integral part of the Parliament of India, and enjoys the
following legislative powers:
He can summon or prorogue the Parliament and dissolve the Lok Sabha.
He can address the Parliament at the commencement of the first session after
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9 Consider the following statements.
1. Assertion (A): All doubts and disputes in connection with election of the President
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are inquired into and decided by the Election Commission of India.
2. Reason (R): Election Commission of India is entrusted with the responsibility of
conducting the Presidential elections.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
A. A is correct, and R is an appropriate explanation of A.
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B. A is correct, but R is not an appropriate explanation of A.
C. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
D. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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Answer Justification :
Justification:Supreme Court decides all the doubts and disputes in connection with
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election of the President even though ECI organizes and conducts the elections.
Moreover, ECI has only limited quasi-judicial authority with regard to elections of
MPs or MLAs. We will be covering these topics in the coming tests.
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10 It is said that the US-India Defense Technology and Partnership Act that proposes to
amend the 'Arms Export Control Action' is of immense strategic significance to India.
What can be the possible reason(s)?
1. It seeks to formalise India's status as a major partner of equal status as US's NATO
allies and closest partners.
2. It will elevate India's status in export of defence articles from the United States to
India.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Learning: Defence trade between the US and India is one of the strongest areas of
the bilateral economic relationship. Over the past 10 years it has risen from $300
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million to over $14 billion.
The act has been introduced by Congressman George Holding, Co-Chair of the
House India Caucus. It will help
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Cement the India-US relations and lay a foundation for future cooperation
and growth.
Shorten the time required for the notification of sale or export of defence
articles from the United States to India.
Encourage more joint contingency planning and require the US government
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review and assess India's ability to execute military operations of mutual
interest.
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Source:http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/resolution-introduced-to
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11 The Ghadar party was a revolutionary organization with the aim of securing India's
independence from British rule. Who among the following were associated with it?
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Key members included Lala Har Dayal, Sohan Singh Bhakna, Abdul Hafiz
Mohamed Barakatullah, Kartar Singh Sarabha, and Rashbehari Bose.
After the outbreak of World War I, Ghadar party members returned to Punjab to
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agitate for rebellion alongside the Babbar Akali Movement.
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In 1915 they conducted revolutionary activities in central Punjab and organised
uprisings. Their presence shook the hold of the British empire and police
surveillance in Punjabi villages increased in an attempt to crush the rebellion.
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
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User Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Statement 2: In 1980, the Delhi High Court held that the Constitution does not
require that a person must prove his majority in the Lok Sabha before he is
appointed as the Prime Minister. The President may first appoint him the Prime
Minister and then ask him to prove his majority in the Lok Sabha within a
reasonable period.
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2. No matter handled by the Prime Minister's Office will be disclosed to other
ministries.
Which of the above is/are correct?
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
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Answer Justification :
This does not imply that all government proceedings will be secret or Pm's office
will work in confidentiality. So, both statements are incorrect.
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2. The day organizes and encourages planting of at least one tree by every human
being at a specific time.
3. For India, the country-specific theme for 2016 was to encourage usage of solar
energy.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer :
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
Learning:Earth Hour 2016 encouraged people to explore and adopt a cleaner and
more sustainable lifestyle by embracing renewable energy solutions.
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planet. The first Earth Hour was held in 2007 in Sydney, Australia.
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Source:http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/residents-look-the-other-w
ay-during-earth-hour/article8376534.ece
http://www.etf.com/etf-education-center/21011-what-is-an-etf.html
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An ETF holds assets such as stocks, commodities, or bonds, and trades close to its
net asset value over the course of the trading day. Most ETFs track an index, such as
a stock index or bond index.
court.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : C
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Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Justification: As per Article 74'Council of Ministers to aid and advise President.
There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and
advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance
with such advice.
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However, the President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such
advice and the President shall act in accordance with the advice tendered after such
reconsideration.
17 In 1971, the Supreme Court held that even after the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, the
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council of ministers does not immediately cease to hold office. How does it help the
political system and administration in India?
A. It prevents the bureaucracy from usurping political power.
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Option (b): Once the house is dissolved, the very idea of accountability to the
legislature dissolves for the time being. Only the President then issues orders.
Option (c): Once the house is dissolved, the CoM cannot prove their majority again.
So, it is wrong.
Option (d): Article 74 is mandatory and, therefore, the president cannot exercise the
executive power without the aid and advise of the council of ministers. Any exercise
of executive power without the aid and advice will be unconstitutional as being
violative of Article 74'.
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Q Source:Chapter 20: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth
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18 Consider the following about Cabinet Committees.
1. They are extra-constitutional bodies.
2. They are only temporary in nature.
3. Non-cabinet ministers cannot be its members.
4. Only the Prime Minister is authorized to chair cabinet committees.
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Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1 only
D. 2 and 4 only
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User Answer : B
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Statement 2: They are of two types'standing and ad hoc. The former are of a
permanent nature while the latter are of a temporary nature. So, 2 is wrong.
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Statement 3: They usually include only Cabinet Ministers. However, the non-cabinet
Ministers are not debarred from their membership.
Statement 4: They are mostly headed by the Prime Minister. Sometimes other
Cabinet Ministers, particularly the Home Minister or the Finance Minister, also acts
as their Chairman. But, in case the Prime Minister is a member of a committee, he
invariably presides over it.
Learning:They are set up by the Prime Minister according to the exigencies of the
time and requirements of the situation.They not only sort out issues and formulate
proposals for the consideration of the Cabinet, but also take decisions. However, the
19 World Network of Biosphere Reserves includes which of the following protected areas
of India?
1. Gulf of Mannar
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2. Sundarban
3. Namdapha
4. Kanchenjunga
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5. Agasthyamala
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1, 2 and 5 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 5 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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Learning:India's Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve (ABR) was included in the
World Network of Biosphere Reserves of United Nations Educational, Scientific
and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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With the addition of the ABR, total 10 of the 18 biosphere reserves in the country
have made it to the list of World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
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The other 9 Biosphere Reserves are: Nilgiri (Western Ghats), Gulf of Mannar
(Tamil Nadu), Sunderban (West Bengal), Nanda Devi (Uttarakhand), Nokrek
(Meghalaya), Pachmarh (Madhya Pradesh), Similipal (Odisha), Achanakmar-
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Source:http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/indias-agasthyamala-among-
20-unesco-world-biosphere-reserves/article8381525.ece
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Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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Justification: He does not even sit in Parliamentary proceedings.
Answer Justification :
In India, executive is a part of the legislature, and the legislature is led by the
executive. So, (c) is the most appropriate option.
1. The representatives of states in the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members
of state legislative assemblies.
2. The election to Rajya Sabha is held in accordance with the system of proportional
representation by means of the single transferable vote.
3. The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of population.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
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User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Learning:The seats are allotted to the states in the Rajya Sabha on the basis of
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population. Hence, the number of representatives varies from state to state.
For example, Uttar Pradesh has 31 members while Tripura has 1 member only.
However, in USA, all states are given equal representation in the Senate irrespective
of their population. USA has 50 states and the Senate has 100 members'2 from each
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state. The representatives of each union territory in the Rajya Sabha are indirectly
elected by members of an electroral college specially constituted for the purpose.
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23 The Union Cabinet has given its approval for India to accede to the Ashgabat
Agreement. It establishes international transport and transit corridor between
A. Central Asia and the Persian Gulf countries
B. South-east Asia to European Countries
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Its founding members are Uzbekistan, Iran, Turkmenistan and Oman. Kazakhstan
had joined the grouping in 2015.
Utilise this existing transport and transit corridor to facilitate trade and
commercial interaction and ties with the Eurasian region.
Synchronise India's efforts to implement the International North South
Transport Corridor (INSTC) for enhanced connectivity.
It will provide India an opportunity for reorientation of the freight traffic
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from the traditional sea route to land transcontinental routes.
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Q Source:http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=138309
24 The Constitution has empowered the Parliament to prescribe the manner of choosing the
representatives of the union territories in the Lok Sabha. Members of Lok Sabha from the
Union Territories are
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A. Chosen by direct election
B. Nominated by the Administrator/Lieutenant Governor of the UT
C. Recommended by the Union Cabinet and chosen by the President
D. Chosen by indirect elections by the local bodies of the UTs
User Answer : A
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Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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The representatives of each union territory in the Rajya Sabha are indirectly elected
by members of an electroral college specially constituted for the purpose.
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C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 4 and 5 only
User Answer : C
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Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
The representation from each state is not changed during this exercise. However, the
numbers of SC and ST seats in a state are changed in accordance with the census.
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Statement 5: Delimitation commissions have been set up four times in the past - In
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1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002 under Delimitation Commission acts of 1952, 1962,
1972 and 2002.
The present delimitation of parliamentary constituencies has been done on the basis
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However, the Constitution of India was specifically amended in 2002 not to have
delimitation of constituencies till the first census after 2026.
Thus, the present Constituencies carved out on the basis of 2001 census shall
continue to be in operation till the first census after 2026.
26 Sevottam is related to
A. Citizen's charter in public organizations
B. Grievance redressal programmes within the most vulnerable communities
C. Reform of Public Sector Banks (PSBs)
D. Providing support to first generation entrepreneurs under 'Make in India'
programmes
User Answer :
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Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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Learning:The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances
(DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions has taken steps to
put in place Sevottam Compliant Citizen's Charter and Grievance Redress
Mechanism. TS
The Sevottam framework was designed by DARPG in 2006 as an assessment
improvement framework for public service delivery.
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Statement 2: The seats left are filled up by fresh elections and presidential
The retiring members are eligible for re-election and re-nomination any number of
times.
Statement 3: The Constitution has not fixed the term of office of members of the
Rajya Sabha and left it to the Parliament. Accordingly, the Parliament in the
Representation of the People Act (1951) provided that the term of office of a
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member of the Rajya Sabha shall be six years
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Statement 4: The act also empowered the president of India to curtail the term of
members chosen in the first Rajya Sabha. But, he cannot do it anytime based on any
recommendations. The term of MPs is fixed.
In the first batch, it was decided by lottery as to who should retire. Further, the act
also authorised the President to make provisions to govern the order of retirement of
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the members of the Rajya Sabha.
3. Sattriya
4. Mohiniyattam
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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A. 2, 3 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
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User Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
Learning:Dance in India has an unbroken tradition of over 2,000 years. Its themes
are derived from mythology, legends and classical literature, two main divisions
being classical and folk.
Classical dance forms are based on ancient dance discipline and have rigid
rules of presentation. Important among them are Bharata Natyam, Kathakali,
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Q Source: Chapter 8: India Yearbook 2016
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29 The governor can reserve a bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of
the President in which of the following cases?
1. If it is against the provisions of the Constitution.
2. If it is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
3. If it is against the larger interest of the country or of grave national importance.
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4. If it endangers the position of the State High Court
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
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D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
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Answer Justification :
Justification:There is one more case when the bill can be reserved along with
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In case the bill passed by the state legislature endangers the position of the state high
court, such reservation is obligatory.
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30 The Speaker of the Lok Sabha derives his powers and duties from the Constitution of
India, the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha, and Parliamentary
Conventions. Accordingly, she exercises which of the following powers?
1. She is the final interpreter of the provisions of the Constitution of India for any
matter relating to the Parliament.
2. She has the final power in matters of decorum, order and business in the house.
3. She decides whether a bill is a money bill or not.
4. She appoints the chairman of all the parliamentary committees of the Lok Sabha and
supervises their functioning.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 2, 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 4 only
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User Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
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Justification: Statement 1: Two things should be noted here:
a) She is the final interpreter of the entire constitution of India within the house
relating to its proceedings.
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b) She is the final interpreter only within the house. Outside the house, it is the
courts. So, 1 is wrong.
Statement 3: She decides whether a bill is a money bill or not and his decision on
this question is final.
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When a money bill is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha for recommendation and
presented to the President for assent, the Speaker endorses on the bill his certificate
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Statement 4: She herself is the chairman of the Business Advisory Committee, the
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31 The institutions of Speaker and Deputy Speaker originated in India in 1921 under
A. A Charter issued by the British crown for improving legislative business in
British India
B. Provisions of the Government of India Act of 1919 (Montague-Chelmsford
Reforms)
C. An order issued by the then Governor-General of India to manage the Central
Legislative Assembly better
D. Amendments made to the Charter Act of 1891 that created the office of
President and Vice-President of Legislative assemblies
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Learning: At that time, the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker were called the
President and Deputy President respectively and the same nomenclature continued
till 1947.
Before 1921, the Governor- General of India used to preside over the meetings of
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the Central Legislative Council.
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In 1921, the Frederick Whyte and Sachidanand Sinha were appointed by the
Governor-General of India as the first Speaker and the first Deputy Speaker
(respectively) of the central legislative assembly.
In 1925, Vithalbhai J. Patel became the first Indian and the first elected Speaker of
the central legislative assembly.
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The Government of India Act o 1935 changed the nomenclatures of President and
Deputy President of the Central Legislative Assembly to the Speaker and Deputy
Speaker respectively.
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Q Source:Chapter 22: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth
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32 In reverse repos
A. The banks and financial institutions purchase Government securities from the
RBI
B. Banks and the financial institutions borrow money from the RBI for the
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short-term
C. RBI buys commercial papers from the public
D. None of the above
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User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
Justification: Repos allow the banks and the financial institutions to borrow money
from the RBI for the short-term (by selling Government Securities to the RBI).
In reverse repos, the banks and financial institutions purchase Government securities
from the RBI (basically here the RBI is borrowing from the banks and the financial
institutions).
All the Government securities are dated and the interest for the repo or reverse repo
transactions is announced by the RBI from time to time.
The provision of repos and the reverse repos have been able to serve the liquidity
evenness in the economy as the banks are able to get the required amount of funds
out of it, and they can park surplus idle funds through it.
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33 Each House of Parliament has separate secretarial staff of its own. The secretariat of
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each House is headed by a secretary-general. He is a permanent officer and is appointed by
the
A. Leader of the House
B. Presiding Officer of the House
C. President of India
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D. The Department of Personnel & Training
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
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Learning: The Secretariat of Rajya Sabha was set up pursuant to the provisions
contained in Article 98 of the Constitution.
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Parliament may by law regulate the recruitment and the conditions of service of
persons appointed to the secretarial staff of either House of Parliament.
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The President may, after consultation with the Speaker of the House of the People or
the Chairman of the Council of States, as the case may be, make rules regulating the
recruitment and the conditions of service of persons appointed to the secretarial staff
of the House
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34 Which of the following correctly point out the difference(s) between Adjournment and
Prorogation of a house?
1. Unlike Prorogation, Adjournment only terminates a sitting and not a session of the
House.
2. Unlike Adjournment, Prorogation leads to lapse of all the bills or any other business
pending before the House.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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Justification: Statement 1: Prorogation not only terminates a sitting but also a
session of the House.
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Statement 2: Prorogation does not affect the bills or any other business pending
before the House. This is the same as adjournment.
However, all pending notices (other than those for introducing bills) lapse on
prorogation and fresh notices have to be given for the next session.
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Q Source:Chapter 22: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth
35 When the Lok Sabha is dissolved, all business including bills, motions, resolutions,
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notices, petitions and so on pending before it or its committees lapse. However, certain
bills do not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. They are?
1. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha
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2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha
3. A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3 only
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User Answer : C
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Learning:Some pending bills and all pending assurances that are to be examined by
the Committee on Government Assurances do not lapse on the dissolution of the
Lok Sabha. The position with respect to lapsing of bills is as follows:
A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses (whether originating in the Lok Sabha
or transmitted to it by the Rajya Sabha).
A bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses.
A bill not passed by the two Houses due to disagreement and if the president
has notified the holding of a joint sitting before the dissolution of Lok Sabha,
does not lapse.
A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not passed by the Lok Sabha does not
lapse.
A bill passed by both Houses but pending assent of the president does not
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lapse.
A bill passed by both Houses but returned by the president for
reconsideration of Houses does not lapse.
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Q Source:Chapter 22: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth
Justification: The first hour of every parliamentary sitting is slotted for the Question
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hour.
During this time, the members ask questions and the ministers usually give answers.
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The questions are of three kinds, namely, starred, unstarred and short notice.
37 Which of the following statements about the Zero Hour in Parliament is INCORRECT?
A. The zero hour is not mentioned in the Rules of Procedure of the house.
B. Matters can be raised by members without prior notice.
C. The zero hour starts before the question hour after which the agenda for the
day is taken up.
D. It is an Indian innovation in the field of parliamentary procedures and has
Justification: Unlike the question hour, the zero hour is not mentioned in the Rules
of Procedure. Thus it is an informal device available to the members of the
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Parliament to raise matters without any prior notice.
The zero hour starts immediately after the question hour and lasts until the agenda
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for the day (ie, regular business of the House) is taken up.
In other words, the time gap between the question hour and the agenda is known as
zero hour.
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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Answer Justification :
Justification:Statement 1: No-confidence motion need not state the reasons for its
adoption in the Lok Sabha, whereas Censure motion should.
Learning: Censure motion is moved for censuring the council of ministers for
specific policies and actions. If it is passed in the Lok Sabha, the council of
ministers need not resign from the office. No-confidence motion is moved for
ascertaining the confidence of Lok Sabha in the council of ministers. If it is passed
in the Lok Sabha, the council of ministers must resign from office. The motion
needs the support of 50 members to be admitted.
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39 The Financial Stability Board (FSB) that promotes international financial stability
through enhanced information exchange and international cooperation in financial market
supervision was established by
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A. The G-8 finance ministers and central bank governors
B. G-20 major economies
C. United Nations Economic and Social Council (UNECOSOC)
D. A resolution of all members of the UN General Assembly
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
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Answer Justification :
The Board includes all G-20 major economies, FSF members, and the European
Commission. It is based in Basel, Switzerland
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Statement 2: Introduction of public bill in the House requires seven days' notice.
Introduction of private bill in the House requires one month's notice.
Learning: Public bill reflects of the policies of the government (ruling party). Its
rejection by the House amounts to the expression of want of parliamentary
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confidence in the government and may lead to its resignation.
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Q Source:Chapter 22: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth
41 Article 110 of the Constitution deals with the definition of money bills. It states that a
bill is deemed to be a money bill if it contains 'only' provisions dealing with all or any of
which of the following matters?
1. Abolition of a tax
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2. Regulation of the borrowing of money by the Union government
3. Appropriation of money out of the Consolidated Fund of India
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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If any question arises whether a bill is a money bill or not, the decision of the
Speaker of the Lok Sabha is final.
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Q Source: Chapter 22: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Statement 2: Services sector generally consumes less energy per capita as compared
to the industrial sector. So, the shift is more energy saving. Hence 2 is also correct.
43 A joint sitting to resolve the Parliamentary deadlock applies to which of the following
types of bills apart from ordinary bills?
1. Appropriation Bill as a part of Annual Budget
2. Constitutional Amendment Bills
3. Financial Bills
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Answer Justification :
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Statement 1: It is a money bill, and hence joint sitting cannot be summoned.
Statement 2: Each house has the same power with respect to a constitutional
amendment bill, and must pass it separately.
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Statement 3: In case of a disagreement between the two Houses over such a bill, the
President can summon a joint sitting of the two Houses to resolve the deadlock.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. None of the above
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User Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
The charged expenditure is non-votable by the Parliament, that is, it can only be
discussed by the Parliament, while the other type has to be voted by the Parliament.
Statement 3: The final bill containing all such expenditures must receive Presidential
assent to become valid.
45 The budget goes through six stages in the Parliament. Arrange the following in the
correct order of proceeding in Parliament.
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1. Presentation of budget.
2. Scrutiny by departmental committees.
3. General discussion.
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4. Passing of finance bill
5. Passing of appropriation bill.
6. Voting on demands for grants.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 132564
B. 312654
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C. 312456
D. 132654
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
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Answer Justification :
Presentation of budget.
General discussion.
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The general discussion on budget begins a few days after its presentation. It takes
place in both the Houses of Parliament and lasts usually for three to four days.
After the general discussion on the budget is over, the Houses are adjourned for
about three to four weeks and 24 departmental standing committees examine the
budget.
After voting demand for grants, an appropriation bill is introduced to provide for the
appropriation, out of the Consolidated Fund of India, all money required to meet:
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passing of appropriation bill
B. Excess grant awarded by the Parliament to the executive that had been
appropriated in the annual budget
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C. Grant made before the 'March Rush' by the Lok Sabha to the executive
D. Grant sanctioned by Parliament to executive for meeting an unexpected
demand upon the resources of India
User Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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Learning: The Appropriation Bill becomes the Appropriation Act after it is
assented to by the President.
H
This act authorises (or legalises) the payments from the Consolidated Fund of India.
This means that the government cannot withdraw money from the Consolidated
Fund of India till the enactment of the appropriation bill. This takes time and usually
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But the government needs money to carry on its normal activities after 31
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voting of the demands for grants and the enactment of the appropriation bill.
This provision is known as the 'vote on account'. It is passed (or granted) after
the general discussion on budget is over.
It is generally granted for two months for an amount equivalent to one-sixth
of the total estimation
47 Which of the following statements with reference to the Public Account of India is
CORRECT?
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Justification & Learning: All other public money (other than those which are
credited to the Consolidated Fund of India) received by or on behalf of the
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Government of India shall be credited to the Public Account of India.
This includes provident fund deposits, judicial deposits, savings bank deposits,
departmental deposits, remittances and so on. This account is operated by executive
action, that is, the payments from this account can be made without parliamentary
appropriation.
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Such payments are mostly in the nature of banking transactions.
User Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Learning: The question in hand shows the unitary tendencies of the Indian
federation cum Union.
The Parliament can create or abolish the state legislative councils on the
recommendation of the concerned state legislative assemblies.
It can also increase or decrease the area, alter the boundaries and change the names
of states of the Indian Union.
49 In 2014, Supreme court of India setup a Committee under NR Madhava Menon to frame
guidelines for
A. Allowing new mining operations in left wing extremism affected areas
B. Government advertisements in print and media
C. Regulation of economic activities in Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs)
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D. Improving the socio-economic status of the Transgender
User Answer :
Correct Answer : B
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Answer Justification :
Learning: To keep politics away from such ads, the committee emphasized that
only the pictures and names of the President, the Prime Minister, Governor and
Chief Ministers should be published.
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50 Consider the following statements about a certain Parliamentary Committee.
1. The Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee.
2. The committee examine the estimates included in the budget and suggest
'economies' in public expenditure.
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3. The committee works throughout the financial year and reports to the House
as its examination proceeds.
The above refer to?
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D. Estimates Committee
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Learning: All the thirty members are from Lok Sabha only.
These members are elected by the Lok Sabha every year from amongst its
members.
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1. Assertion (A): The single system of courts that enforces both Central laws as
well as the state laws has been adopted in India from the Government of India
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Act of 1935.
2. Reason (R): The Government of India Act of 1935 established the Federal
Court of India with original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction.
In the context of the above, which of these is correct?
A. A is correct, and R can be an appropriate explanation of A.
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B. A is correct, but R cannot be an appropriate explanation of A.
C. A is correct, but R is incorrect.
D. A is incorrect, but R is correct.
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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It functioned until 1950, when the Supreme Court of India was established.
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The Federal Court had exclusive original jurisdiction in any dispute between
the Central Government and the Provinces.
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Initially, it was empowered to hear appeals from the High Courts of the
provinces in the cases which involved the interpretation of any Section of the
Government of India Act, 1935.
52 A dispute between two or more states will fall under Supreme Court's
A. Exclusive Original Jurisdiction
B. Appellate Jurisdiction
C. Writ Jurisdiction
D. Advisory Jurisdiction
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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dispute between:
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The Centre and any state or states on one side and one or more states
on the other; or
Between two or more states.
In the above federal disputes, the Supreme Court has exclusive original
jurisdiction.
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Exclusive means, no other court can decide such disputes and original means,
the power to hear such disputes in the first instance, not by way of appeal.
2. Criminal matters
3. Constitutional matters
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Q Source: Chapter 25: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth
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54 The constitutional validity of a legislative enactment or an executive order can be
challenged in the Supreme Court on which of the following grounds?
1. If it infringes the Fundamental Rights
2. If it is repugnant to the constitutional provisions
3. If it is outside the competence of the authority which has framed it
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Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
H
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Learning: Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to examine the
constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the
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User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
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Justification & Learning: The governor is neither directly elected by the
people nor indirectly elected by a specially constituted electoral college as is
the case with the president.
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He is appointed by the president by warrant under his hand and seal. In a
way, he is a nominee of the Central government. But, as held by the Supreme
Court in 1979, the office of governor of a state is not an employment under
the Central government.
56 Consider the following about the terms of the Office of the Governor.
1. The Governor can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Statement 2: A governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on
which he enters upon his office. However, this term of five years is subject to
the pleasure of the President.
The Supreme Court held that the pleasure of the President is not justifiable.
The governor has no security of tenure and no fixed term of office. He may
be removed by the President at any time without mentioning any grounds for
his removal.
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Q Source: Chapter 26: Indian Polity: M Laxmikanth
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57 Before entering upon his office, the President has to make and subscribe to an
oath or affirmation. Which of the following is/are part of the oath or affirmation
made by the President?
1. To preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law
2. To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India
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3. Perform the duties of the office without fear or favour
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : C
G
Answer Justification :
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User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Learning: The Speaker is elected by the Lok Sabha from amongst its
members (as soon as may be, after its first sitting).
Whenever the office of the Speaker falls vacant, the Lok Sabha elects another
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member to fill the vacancy. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by the
President.
Usually, the Speaker remains in office during the life of the Lok Sabha.
59 Which of the following is/are the differences between the pardoning Powers of
President and Governor?
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A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
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User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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3. Seeking information from the chief minister with regard to the administrative
and legislative matters of the state
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4. Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 3 and 4 only
C. 1, 3 and 4 only
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D. 1, 2, 3 and 4
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
situational discretion (i.e., the hidden discretion derived from the exigencies
of a prevailing political situation) in the following cases:
61 The Union Commerce and Industry Ministry has notified foreign direct
investment (FDI) upto 49% in insurance and pension sector will be under automatic
route. What implication it will have for the sectors?
1. The Indian corporate laws would not apply to companies investing within the
49% FDI limit.
2. Foreign Companies investing in these sectors within the cap would not
require prior approval from government.
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Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
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C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
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Justification: An Indian company may receive Foreign Direct Investment
under the two routes as given under:
i. Automatic Route FDI is allowed under the automatic route without prior
approval either of the Government or the Reserve Bank of India in all
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activities/sectors as specified in the consolidated FDI Policy, issued by the
Government of India from time to time.
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ii. Government Route FDI in activities not covered under the automatic route
requires prior approval of the Government which are considered by the
Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB), Department of Economic
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government route.
Q Source:
http://www.dnaindia.com/money/report-dipp-notifies-49-fdi-under-automatic
-route-in-insurance-pension-sector-2193287
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User Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Justification: Statement 1 and 3: An ordinance like any other legislation, can
be retrospective, that is, it may come into force from a back date. It may
modify or repeal any act of Parliament or another ordinance. It can alter or
amend a tax law also. However, it cannot be issued to amend the
Constitution.
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Statement 2: An ordinance can also be issued when only one House is in
session because a law can be passed by both the Houses and not by one
House alone. An ordinance made when both the Houses are in session is void.
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Statement 3: He can make an ordinance only when he is satisfied that the
circumstances exist that render it necessary for him to take immediate action.
In Cooper case, (1970), the Supreme Court held that the President's
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It should be noted here that the American Senate has no nominated members.
64 Nepal has recently signed an agreement with China to build a strategic railway
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link between the two countries through Tibet. What implication does it have for
India?
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1. It may reduce Nepal's dependency on Indian sea ports.
2. It may reduce India's dominance of Nepal's overall trade with Asia.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
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D. None
User Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Learning: Presently, India has virtual monopoly in trade with the Nepal
which accounts for one third trade of the Himalayan landlocked country.
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China will also provide assistance to build a border bridge over the Simikot-
Hilsa road section that will connect Humla district of Nepal with Tibet.
The article in the Q Source explains the intricacies of the important issue
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well.
Q Source:
http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/nepal-inks-transit-treaty-with-ch
ina-to-have-first-rail-link/article8381195.ece
65 Part V of the Indian constitution deals with which of the following matters?
A. Organisation, privileges and powers of the Parliament
B. Special provisions relating to certain classes
C. Relations between the Union and the States
D. Provisions for acquisition and termination of citizenship
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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Under the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of three parts viz, the
President, the Council of States and the House of the People.
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Though the President of India is not a member of either House of Parliament
and does not sit in the Parliament to attend its meetings, he is an integral part
of the Parliament.
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : C
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Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
Learning: Since the Prime Minister stands at the head of the council of
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ministers, the other ministers cannot function when the Prime Minister
resigns or dies.
The resignation or death of any other minister, on the other hand, merely
creates a vacancy which the Prime Minister may or may not like to fill.
67 The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has recently amended the
Schedule V of the Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945. As per the new rules issued by
the Ministry
A. Clinical trials in India will be banned.
B. Prior government permission will be needed for clinical trials.
C. Clinical trials will be banned for academic purposes.
D. None of the above
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User Answer : B
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Justification: The new rules state that:
There is no need for repeat tests on animals for new drug registrations
if complete data from similar toxicity experiments already exists for
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drugs approved abroad.
However, no permission will be required to conduct clinical trial
intended for academic purposes in respect of approved drug
formulation
The amendments come after repeated appeals by People for the Ethical
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Treatment of Animals (PETA) India and Union Women & Child
Development Minister Maneka Gandhi who is a well-known animal rights
activist.
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Q Source:
http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/Centre-Bans-Repeat-Drug-Tests-o
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n-Animals/2016/03/19/article3334598.ece
The members are elected by the Parliament every year from amongst its
members according to the principle of proportional representation by means
of the single transferable vote. Thus, all parties get due representation in it.
The chairman of the committee is appointed by the Speaker from amongst its
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members.
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Until 1966-67, the chairman of the committee belonged tothe ruling party.
However, since 1967 a convention has developed whereby the chairman of
thecommittee is selected invariably from the Opposition
Learning: Generally due to the poor visibility, the aircraft operations would
often get disturbed that affects passenger traffic during winter and monsoon
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Q Source:
http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/made-in-india-visibility-devic
e-to-be-installed-at-mumbai-airport-soon/
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
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User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
So, the nominee to the office of the Vice-President must fulfil these
conditions apart from others.
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Statement 2 and 3: He should not hold any office of profit under the Union
government or any state government or any local authority or any other
public authority. Conditions in 2 and 3 do not prevent him/her to file
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state and a minister for the Union or any state is not deemed to hold any
office of profit and hence qualified for being a candidate for Vice-President.
The GoI decided in 2013 to convert this memorial into a library and Museum.
http://www.sikhfoundation.org/people-events/gadar-memorial-in-san-francisc
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o-to-be-museum-and-library/
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Q Source:Chapter 12: Bipin Chandra: India's Struggle for Independence
72 Kutiyattam is a form of
A. Folk art originating from the early Tamil country
B. Sanskrit theatre traditionally performed in the state of Kerala
C. Dance performed by female members of the Luriyum community of
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Andhra Pradesh
D. Poetic performance accompanied by a Mridangam in South India
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
H
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Learning: The Constitution lays down that a person shall be disqualified from
being a member of Parliament if he is so disqualified on the ground of
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defection under the provisions of the Tenth Schedule. A member incurs
disqualification under the defection law:
In 1992, the Supreme Court ruled that the decision of the Chairman/Speaker
in this regard is subject to judicial review.
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Answer Justification :
The Akademi confers its fellowship, its highest honour to literary figures.
Sahitya Adademi also instituted a fellowship named after Premchand during
his 125th Birth Anniversary in 2005 for scholars doing research on Indian
literature or to creative writers from the countries of the SAARC region other
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than India.
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Every year since its inception in 1954, the Sahitya Akademi awards prizes to
the most outstanding books of literary merit published in any of the major
Indian languages recognized by the Akademi.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Learning: Apart from the above functions, he also has the following powers:
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(PPP) mode in the country.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
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Justification: Statement 1: The India Tourism Development Corporation
Limited (ITDC) is an Hospitality, retail and Education company owned by
Government of India, under Ministry of Tourism.
H
Established in 1966, it owns over 17 properties under the Ashok Group of
Hotels brand, across India.
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User Answer : D
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
Statement 2: The growth rate of India's GDP has always been positive even if
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it fluctuated since 1991. So, GDP had never shrunk since 1991.
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You can see the trends here.
http://statisticstimes.com/economy/gdp-of-india.php
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Learning: The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) is an index for India
which details out the growth of various sectors in an economy such as
mining, electricity and manufacturing. It includes all 8 core industries
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including steel, fertilizers etc.
The all India IIP is a composite indicator that measures the short-term
changes in the volume of production of a basket of industrial products during
a given period with respect to that in a chosen base period.
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It is compiled and published monthly by the Central Statistical Organisation
(CSO) six weeks after the reference month ends.
3. Prime Minister
4. Council of Ministers
5. Attorney-General of India
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B. 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 only
C. 3 and 4 only
D. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
User Answer : C
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
Articles 52-78 (Part V) of the Constitution deal with the Union executive.
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81 India has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) with which of these nations?
1. Sri Lanka
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2. China
3. European Union
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 only
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C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
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http://commerce.nic.in/trade/international_ta.asp?id=2&trade=i
82 The main objectives of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Act, 2005 are
1. Promotion of exports of goods and services
2. Promotion of investment from foreign sources
3. Development of infrastructure facilities
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
In order words, SEZ is a geographical region that has economic laws different
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from a country's typical economic laws.
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Usually the goal is to increase foreign investments. SEZs have been
established in several countries, including China, India, Jordan, Poland,
Kazakhstan, Philippines and Russia. North Korea has also attempted this to a
degree.
C. 1 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer : D
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Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
If the other House also sustains the charges and passes the impeachment
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B. Ministry of Defence
C. Ministry of Tourism
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D. Ministry of Tribal Welfare
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
1. List system
2. Single transferable vote system
3. Mixed member system
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 3 only
User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
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transferable vote system and list system.
In India, the first kind is adopted for the election of members to the
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Rajya Sabha and state legislative council and for electing the President
and the Vice-President.
Though some members of the Constituent Assembly had advocated
the system of proportional representation for the election of members
to the Lok Sabha, the Constitution has not adopted the system due to
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two reasons.
Difficulty for the voters to understand the system (which is
complicated) due to low literacy scale in the country.
Unsuitability to the parliamentary government due to the
tendency of the system to multiply political parties leading to
instability in government.
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B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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of Parliament or the State Legislature;
Information including commercial confidence, trade secrets or
intellectual property, the disclosure of which would harm the
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competitive position of a third party, unless the competent authority is
satisfied that larger public interest warrants the disclosure of such
information.
C. 2 only
D. It hit all of them.
User Answer :
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Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
been going through a major crisis which started with Greece but spread
rapidly to Ireland, Portugal, and Spain and subsequently Italy.
Sparked off by fear over the sovereign debt crisis in Greece, it went on to
impact the peripheral economies as well, especially those with over-leveraged
financial institutions. These economies, especially Greece, have witnessed
downgrades in the ratings of their sovereign debt due to fears of default and a
rise in borrowing costs.
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User Answer : B
Correct Answer : B
Answer Justification :
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Learning:China's forex is approximately $3 trillion, Japan's around 1.2
trillion. India's forex is around $0.35 trillion.
China maintains a large reserve to manage its exchange rate by selling and
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buying foreign currency in relation to the Chinese currency Yuan.
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
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User Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
Justification: The Constitution lays down a special procedure for the passing
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of money bills in the Parliament.
A money bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha and that too on the
recommendation of the president. Every such bill is considered to be a
government bill and can be introduced only by a minister.
H
After a money bill is passed by the Lok Sabha, it is transmitted to the Rajya
Sabha for its consideration.
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The Rajya Sabha has restricted powers with regard to a money bill. It cannot
reject or amend a money bill. It can only make the recommendations.
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It must return the bill to the Lok Sabha within 14 days, wither with or without
recommendations. The Lok Sabha can either accept or reject all or any of the
recommendations of the Rajya Sabha.
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91 The Indian President, head of the State, is not elected directly by the people of
India. He is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of
1. Former Presidents
2. Bharat Ratna Awardees
3. All Members of Parliament (MPs)
4. All Members of Legislative Assemblies of all states (MLAs)
5. All Members of Legislative Councils of states where applicable (MLCs)
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 3 and 4 only
B. 1, 2 and 3 only
C. 3, 4 and 5 only
D. None of the above
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Justification: Statement 1 and 2: They are not included in the collegium.
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Statement 3 and 4: Only elected members participate. Nominated members
do not. The rationale is that nominated members are chosen by the incumbent
President. If they participate in the election of the President, it confers an
unfair advantage to the incumbent.
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
93 Which of the following is/are part of the Organised Indian Money Market?
1. Mutual Funds
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2. EXIM Bank
3. NABARD
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Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1 and 2 only
D. 2 and 3 only
User Answer : A
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Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
Treasury Bills
Call Money Market
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Certificate of Deposit
Commercial Bills
Commercial Papers
Mutual Funds
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Answer Justification :
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India.
NHB regulates housing finance companies, and SIDBI regulates the state
finance corporations.
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95 The President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker Pro Tem when
the Speaker of the last Lok Sabha vacates her office. What are the duties of Speaker
Pro Tem.
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B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None
User Answer : C
Correct Answer : C
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Learning:As provided by the Constitution, the Speaker of the last Lok Sabha
vacates his office immediately before the first meeting of the newly- elected
Lok Sabha.
Therefore, the President appoints a member of the Lok Sabha as the Speaker
Pro Tem.
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He also enables the House to elect the new Speaker.
When the new Speaker is elected by the House, the office of the
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Speaker Pro Tem ceases to exist. Hence, this office is a temporary
office, existing for a few days
User Answer :
Correct Answer : A
Answer Justification :
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On daily basis, the RBI stands ready to lend to or borrow money from the
banking system, as per the latter's requirement, at fixed interest rates.
The primary aim of such an operation is to assist banks to adjust to their day-
to-day mismatches in liquidity, via repo and reverse repo operations.
97 The Prime Minister is the leader of the Lower House. In this capacity, he enjoys
which of the following powers?
1. He advises the President with regard to summoning and proroguing of the
sessions of the Parliament.
2. He can recommend dissolution of the Lok Sabha to President at any time.
3. He has the authority to adjourn the lower house sine die.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
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D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer : A
Correct Answer : A
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Justification:Statement 2: Both the executive and legislature in India have
powers to shake each other's existence. Executive (PM) can recommend
dissolution of lower house to the President.
On the other hand, legislature can pass no-confidence motion to remove the
council of Ministers from office.
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A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
User Answer : D
Correct Answer : A
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Statement 2: It is not a part of the payment and settlement system and as such
cannot issue cheques to its customers.
Statement 3: Under the RBI Act, 1934, the NBFCs have to get registered with
RBI. However, to obviate dual regulation, certain category of NBFCs which
are regulated by other regulators are exempted from the requirement of
registration with RBI.
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Q Source: Chapter 11: Ramesh Singh: Indian Economy
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99 Consider the following about the Indian Home Rule movement.
1. It wanted to obtain the status of a Dominion for India within the British
Empire.
2. It worked as a joint movement of the Indian National Congress and the All
India Muslim League.
3. Gandhiji was once elected as a President of the All India Home Rule League.
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Select the correct answer using the codes below.
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
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User Answer : B
Correct Answer : C
Answer Justification :
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Statement 2: It was run separately from both parties. Some members of both
INC and AIML joined the Home Rule movement.
Statement 3: In 1920, the All India Home Rule League elected Mahatma
Gandhi as its President. In a year, the body would merge into the Indian
National Congress to form a united Indian political front.
100 Which of the following is/are the executive powers and functions of the
Governor?
1. All executive actions of the government of a state are formally taken in his
name.
2. He can make rules for more convenient transaction of the business of a state
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government and for the allocation among the ministers of the said business.
3. He appoints the chief minister and other ministers.
4. He has the power to both appoint and remove the state election
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commissioner.
5. He acts as the chancellor of universities in the state.
6. He can impose Governor's rule in the State based on a report of State
Secretariat.
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
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A. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
B. 1, 2, 3 and 4 and 6 only
C. 4, 5 and 6 only
D. 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
User Answer : D
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Correct Answer : D
Answer Justification :
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Statement 2 and 3: He not only allocated business, but also appoints the chief
minister and other ministers.
But, a) the proclamation can be issued by the state's Governor after obtaining
the consent of the President of India; and b) Governor's rule is not applicable
to Indian states except J&K. So, this statement would be incorrect.
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