IAS General Studies Test Series - 2013 (Indian Polity & Geography) : PART - 1
IAS General Studies Test Series - 2013
GEOGRAPHY & INDIAN POLITY
(PART - 1)
Which of the following bodies has unanimously recommended that the
Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation shall be appointed by a
collegium headed by the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok
Sabha and the chief Justice of India as its members?
(a) Central Vigilance Commission Rajya Sabha Select Committee
(b) Rajya Sabha Select Committee
(c) Joint Parliamentary Committee
(d) Lok Sabha Select Committee
Which of the following provisions seek to achieve the ideal of “Fraternity”
as mentioned in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?
(1) By following the Fundamental Duties
(2) By allowing Dual Citizenship to NRIs
(3) Pursuing the ideals of a ‘Secular’ State
(4) Single Citizenship
(5) By following the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,1948
Select the correct answer from teh codes given below:
(a) 1, 3and 5 only
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
(d) 1 and 4 only
Which of the following statements about Departmental Standing Committees
in the Parliament is correct?
(1) Each Departmental Standing Committees consists of members elected by
proportionl representation from each House of the Parliament
(2) Together, they cover all the ministries of departments of the government
(3) They examine demands for grants of the concerned department or ministry and
suggest cut motions
(4) Their recommendation is only advisory in nature
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 3 only
The decision of the Supreme Court in the UP Power Corporation Ltd. Vs.
Rajesh Kumar 2012 case, relating to constitutionality of reservation in
promotion in favour of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in public
employment, is based on which of the following cases?
(a) Indra Sawhney vs. Union of India 1992
(b) M. Nagaraj vs. Union of India2006
(c) Jasbir Rani vs. State of Punjab 2002
(d) None of the above
Match List-l with List-ll and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-l |
List-ll |
||
A. | Original Jurisdiction | 1. | Article 131 |
B. | Revisory jurisdiction | 2. | Article 136 |
C. | Appellate Jurisdiction | 3. | Article137 |
D. | Advisory Jurisdiction | 4. | Article 143 |
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Codes
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 3 2 1 4
The Constitution of which of the following countries was the first one to
abolish death penalty in the world?
(a) Costa Rica
(b) Germany (west)
(c) Norway
(d) Sweden
In which of the following cases, the nominated members of the Lok Sabha
and the Rajya Sabha are ineligible to vote in the parliaments?
(1) Election of the Vice President
(2) Impeachment of the President
(3) Voting on policy issues like the FDI in multi-trade retail sector
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
( a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
The decision of FDI in retail has been taken with executive action of
Union Government. For bringing Goods and Service Tax into effect what will have
to be done?
(a) Decision by simple majority of the Parliament
(b) Executive decision of the Government
(c) Decision by special majority of the Parliament
(d) Decision by special majority o the Parliament and consent of at least half of the State Legislatures by simple majority
Consider the following statements:
(1) The Supreme Court of India is the successor to the Federal Court of India
(2) The authority to decide on the strength of the Supreme Court on India is
the President, subject to any law made by the Parliament in this regard.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following would be the consequence of defeat of the
government in voting on a substantive motion, other than a no Confidence Motion
or Confidence Motion in the Lok Sabha?
(1) Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister will have to submit its
resignation to the President
(2) Council of Ministers can continue of Ministers can continue to function
(3) Council of Ministers is expected to get a Confidence Motion passed in the
Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
From which of the following sources does the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
derives his powers and duties?
(1) Constitution of India
(2) Rules of procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.
(3) Parliamentary Conventions
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
The expression “State” as given under Article 3 of the Constitution in
(1) the formation of a new State
(2) increasing the area of any State
(3) diminishing the area of any State
(4) altering the boundaries of any State
(5) altering the name of any State means which of the following?
(a) The State only
(b) The State and union Territories
(c) The State, the Union Territories of Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep only
(d) The State and all the Union Territories excluding Delhi
The Supreme Court in the Sahara case laid down the “doctrine of
postponement of publication” in order to safeguard which of the following?
(a) Freedom of the press
(b) Balancing the right of free speech with the right to a fair trial
(c) Transparency in judicial proceedings
(d) Allocation of natural resources (like spectrum etc.) through auction
The sesquicentennial celebrations of which of the following High Court in
India was held in the year 2012?
(1) High Court of Calcutta
(2) High Court of Bombay
(3) High Court of Madras
(4) High Court of Allahabad
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
A Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) is presently in operation to enquire
into the irregularities in the 2G Spectrum allocation issue. Consider the
following statements in this regard:
(1) JPC is an ad hoc Parliamentary Committee
(2) It can be formed only through a Motion adopted by one House and concurred
by the other
(3) The first JPC in India’s Parliamentary history was constituted in the
aftermath of Harshad Mehta scam
(4) The present JPC to probe 2G scam has 30 members, of which 20 are from the
Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
31. Consider the following statements:
(1) Adjournment Motion draws the attention of a house of the Parliament to a
matter of urgernt public importance
(2) An Adjournment Motion is required to be voted upon to declare adjournment
sine die.
(3) The President can prorogue a House of the Parliament only after the house
is adjourned sine die.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
The government has recently taken some steps to prohibit the inhuman
practice of manual scavenging which of the following Constitutional provisions
support the abolition of manual scavenging?
(1) Article 21
(2) Article 42
(3) Article 43
(4) Article 17
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1,2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Consider the following statements with respect to the freedom of the
press.
(1) There is no specific provision in the Constitution of India guaranteeing
the freedom of press apart form Article 19(1)a.
(2) Censorship of the Press is not specifically prohibited by any provision
of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
The transfer of a Judge of a high Court from one high Court to another
can be challenged
(1) only before the Supreme Court
(2) only on the ground that the established procedure of consultation has not been followed
(3) subject to the principle of ‘locus stadi’
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Consider the following statements:
(1) Parliament can enact a law on the subjects in the State List when a
national emergency is in operation.
(2) If two or more State Legislatures pass a resolution state subject, then
the Parliament can enact a law on that subject.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Consider the following statements with regard to the street Vendors
(Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Bill 2012 introduced
in the Lok Sabha:
(1) It recognizes the right of vendors to perform their vending activities at
any place within the territory of India.
(2) It seeks to protect and prevent their undue harassment by the police and
the municipal authorities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following statements is/are not correct regarding the
nominated members of the parliament?
(1) The President may or may not appoint nominated members to the Rajya Sabha
and the Lok Sabha.
(2) The MPLADS Scheme covers only the elected members of the Parliament.
(3) The nominated members enjoy all the immunities and privileges available
to the elected members of the Parliament.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the following statements is/ are correct about Annual Financial
Statements? President in the Lok Sabha only
(1) President in the Lok Sabha only.
(2) At the end of the general discussion on the budget, it is put to vote on demands for grants.
(3) Voting on demands for grants takes place only in the Lok Sabha.
(4) Amendments to the expenditure charged on the Consolidated fund of India
can be proposed during passing of the Appropriation Bill.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Which of the following functionaries can be removed by the Parliament?
(1) Vice president
(2) Members of the Union public Service Commission
(3) Chief Election Commissioner
(4) Judge of the High Court
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 3 and 4
Consider the following statements relating to National Green Tribunal:
(1) It is to provide for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating
to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
(2) The Tribunal is not bound by the procedure laid down by the civil
Procedure Code 1908.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
In which of the following States the Election Commission had put the
locations of polling booths on Google Maps so that voters could easily locate
their polling stations?
(1) Himachal Pradesh
(2) Uttrakhand
(3) Gujarat
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Consider the following statements regarding the “President reference”
that was made on the allocation of 2G spectrum:
(1) In this case the President exercised his power under Article 143 under
which he/ she can refer to the Supreme Court a question of law or fact if it is
of public importance.
(2) The Supreme Court expressed the opinion that allotting natural resources
by a method other than auctions is unconstitutional.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the following rights are available not only to the citizens of
India but also to the refugees and aliens of a foreign State?
(1) Right to freedom of speech and expression assembly and movement
(2) Right to protection of life and personal liberty
(3) Equality before the law and equal protection of the laws
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2, 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
Which of the following are federal features of the Indian Constitution?
(1) Dual polity
(2) Independent judiciary
(3) Appointment of Governor of a State
(4) Bicameralism of the Parliament
(5) Integrated judiciary
Select the correct from the codes given below:
(a) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
Which of the following statements relating to “Martial Law” given under
the Indian Constitution is correct?
(a) The Parliament, but not the Union Executive is the authority to proclaim
martial law in the country.
(b) Martial law is not defined under the constitution.
(c) Declaration of martial law will ipso facto result in the suspension of the writ of Habeas corpus.
(d) The Parliament will cease to function when martia law is in force in the
country.
Consider the following statements:
(1) Right to freedom or religion under Article 25 to 28 is guaranteed to both
individuals and groups including non-citizens of India
(2) The Right to freedom of religion under Article 25 to 28 is subject to
measures for social reform and for throwing open of Hindu religious institutions
of public character to all classes and sections of the Hindus.
(3) The Right to freedom of free profession parctice and propagation of
religion includes the right to convert another person’s religion.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Selection 66A of the Information Technology Act,2000 is subject to a lot
of criticism because
(a) of its imprecise language that encourages misuse by the police
(b) it declares a particular offence as non-bailable
(c) it is draconian in nature
(d) it is very severe against the media
Recently, a number of underground organizations in Manipur have issued a
‘quit notice’ to migrants in the state, thus forcing them to leave the state. In
doing so, which of the following fundamental rights of the migrants (who are
citizens of India) are being violated?
(a) Article 19 (1)(d)
(b) Article 19 (1) (e)
(c) Article 19 (1)(b)
(d) Article 19 (1)(c)
Consider the following statements:
(1) A judge of the Supreme Court shall address his resignation letter to the
Chief Justice of India
(2) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha shall address his resignation letter to the
Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(3) The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha shall address his resignation letter to
the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
Consider the following statements:
(1) Both private members and ministers are entitled to move a statutory
resolution in the porliament.
(2) Like Government resolution, private members’ resolution is also require
to be put to the vote of the House.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor2
At what stage of a Bill amendments may be proposed and passed to the Bill?
(a) First Reading
(b) Second Reading
(c) Third Reading
(d) At any stage of the Bill
Consider the following statements:
(1) Presently the States of Manipur and Tripura have joint cadre for IAS, IPS
and IFS.
(2) The states of Manipur and Tripura are not geographically contiguous.
(3) The North Eastern Areas (Reorganization) Amendment Bill aims to merge the
State of Mizoram also into this cadre to ensure geographic continuity.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None of the above
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