1. Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy:

• 1. The Principles spell out the socioeconomic democracy in the country.
• 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.

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

2. Consider the following statements:

• 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
• 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
• 3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

• (a) 1 only
• (c) 2 and 3 only
• (b) 1 and 2 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3 of India Act of 1919

3. The Government clearly defined

• (a) the separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature
• (b) the jurisdiction of the central and provincial governments
• (c) the powers of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy
• (d) None of the above

4. When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by

• (a) a simple majority of members present and voting
• (b) three-fourths majority of members present and voting
• (c) two-thirds majority of the Houses
• (d) absolute majority of the Houses

5. The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

• (a) Human Rights Commission
• (b) Finance Commission
• (c) Law Commission
• (d) Planning Commission

6. Consider the following statements:

• 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
• 2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

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

7. The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

• (a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
• (b) determine the boundaries between States
• (c) determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
• (d) protect the interests of all the border States

8. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements:

• 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
• 2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.
• 3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

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

9. Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

• (a) The President of India
• (b) The Prime Minister of India
• (c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat
• (d) The Supreme Court of India

10. Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?

• (a) Odia
• (b) Konkani
• (c) Bhojpuri
• (d) Assamese

11. Consider the following statements:

• 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size that half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
• 2. The Governor of State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.

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

12. “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the

• (a) Preamble of the Constitution
• (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
• (c) Fundamental Rights
• (d) Fundamental Duries

13. The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following

• 1. People’s participation in development
• 2. Political accountability
• 3. Democratic decentralization
• 4. Financial mobilization

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

• (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
• (b) 2 and 4 only
• (c) 1 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

14. The ideal of “Welfare State” in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

• (a) Preamble
• (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
• (c) Fundamental Rights
• (d) Seventh Schedule

15. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

• (a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
• (b) Parliament can amend the Constitution
• (c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
• (d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha