1. With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following:

• 1. Fundamental Rights
• 2. Fundamental Duties
• 3. Directive Principles of State Policy

Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?

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

2. Consider the following statements:

The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact

• 1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).
• 2. if he seeks such an advice.
• 3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

• (a) 1 only
• (b) 2 only
• (c) 3 only
• (d) 1 and 2

3. With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct?

• (a) Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court
• (b) Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature
• (c) Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person
• (d) None of the statements given above is correct

4. The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as

• (a) Fundamental Rights
• (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
• (c) Extent of executive power of State
• d) Conduct of business of the Government of India

5. Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?

• (a) The President of India
• (b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha
• (c) The Prime Minister of India
• (d) The Union Finance Minister

6. Which one of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of Union Budget to the Parliament?

• (a) Department of Revenue
• (b) Department of Economic Affairs
• (c) Department of Financial Services
• (d) Department of Expenditure

7. With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements:

• 1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.
• 2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

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

8. With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

• (a) A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit
• (b) One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman.
• (c) The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs
• (d) A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the State Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general

9. Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State?

• (a) District Planning Committees
• (b) State Finance Commission
• (c) Finance Ministry of that State
• (d) Panchayati Raj Ministry of that State

10. Consider the following statements: In India, taxes on transactions in Stock Exchanges and Futures Markets are

• 1. levied by the Union
• 2. collected by the States

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