VISION IAS

Test -9
Indian Constitution
&
Political System
Political systems: concepts, forms and types
▪ Political system as established by the
Constitution
Indian Constitution: Historical
Underpinnings, Evolution & Making of the
Constitution, Features, Significant Provisions +
▪ The Preamble
▪ The Union and its Territory
Current Affairs
▪ Citizenship (May 2021)
▪ Fundamental Rights, Directive Principle
& Fundamental Duties
▪ Amendment of Constitution
▪ Judiciary: Supreme Court, High Courts,
Subordinate Courts

PT - 2022
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1. Consider the following statements with 4. India’s largest statue of the Reclining
reference to the provisions related to the Buddha is being installed at the Buddha
citizenship of India: International Welfare Mission temple in
1. The constitution of India empowers the Bodh Gaya. The state of 'reclining buddha'
Centre and the states to enact laws for represents what?
matters relating to the grant of (a) The Buddha during his last illness when
citizenship. he is about to enter Parinirvana.
2. According to the Constitution of India, (b) The Buddha in bliss after attaining
an individual who migrated to Pakistan nibbana (salvation).
(c) The Buddha in rest under the Bodhi tree
from India during partition and returned
after delivering sermons to his favourite
back later cannot become a citizen of
disciples.
India.
(d) The Buddha in resting position after
Which of the statements given above is/are
having victory over Mara.
correct?
(a) 1 only
5. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 only
Representative Democracy:
(c) Both 1 and 2 1. In a representative democracy citizens
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 can participate in making public
decisions without the elected officials.
2. Consider the following statements about the 2. Referendum is an instrument of
LUPEX mission: Representative Democracy.
1. It is a joint mission of ISRO and Japan Which of the statements given above is/are
Aerospace Exploration Agency. correct?
2. It would send a Zhurong rover and (a) 1 only
lander to explore the North Pole region (b) 2 only
of the Moon. (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the statements given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2
correct?
(a) 1 only 6. Which of the statements with regard to Ad-
(b) 2 only hoc judges of the Supreme Court is/are
(c) Both 1 and 2 correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 1. They are appointed by the Chief Justice
of India with the previous consent of the
3. Which of the following functions were President.
2. They are appointed when there is lack of
performed by Constituent Assembly?
quorum of the permanent judges to hold
1. It ratified India’s membership of the
or continue any session of the Supreme
United Nations.
Court.
2. It elected Dr. Rajendra Prasad as the first
3. It is their duty to attend the sittings of
President of India.
the Supreme Court, in priority to other
3. It abolished the privy purses.
duties of his office.
Select the correct answer using the code
Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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7. Consider the following statements with 10. 'Neptune Declaration', sometimes seen in the
respect to National Legal Services Authority
news is related to
(NALSA):
1. It was constituted under the Legal (a) sustainable nitrogen management
Services Authorities Act, 1987 to (b) principles concerning gender equality
provide free legal services to the weaker
sections of society. (c) promoting well being of seafarers
2. The Chief Justice of India is the Patron- (d) decreasing emissions of greenhouse
in-Chief of the NALSA.
gases
3. NALSA disburses funds to NGOs for
implementing legal aid programs.
Which of the statements given above are
11. The SUTRA model was in news recently, is
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only associated with which of the following?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) It is used to predict the life span of a
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 3 only star.

(b) It is used to predict the covid graph in

8. Consider the following statements with
India.
respect to powers and jurisdictions of a High
Court: (c) It is used by astronomers to estimate the
1. High Courts have the power to decide distance of nearby objects in space.
the Constitutional validity of Laws
enacted by Parliament. (d) It is a collection on the theory and
2. High Courts have original jurisdiction practice of Yoga.
over disputes relating to the election of
members of Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are 12. With reference to Article 20 of the Indian
correct?
Constitution, consider the following
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only statements regarding protection against
(c) Both 1 and 2 double jeopardy:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. A person cannot be prosecuted or
9. Banni grasslands were in the news recently. punished twice for the same offense.
Consider the following statements regarding
2. It is available in proceedings before
Banni grasslands:
1. It is located in Bharuch district of judicial and administrative authorities.
Gujarat.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. It is inhabited by Maldhari tribal
communities. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct?
(a) 1 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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13. With reference to the Constituent Assembly, 16. Why is it important to separate religion from
which of the following changes were the state?
introduced by the Indian Independence Act 1. To protect people from any type of
of 1947? religious violence.
1. It empowered the Assembly to abrogate 2. To provide freedom of religious
any law made by the British Parliament conversion.
in relation to India. 3. To enable the democratic functioning of
2. It conferred the legislative powers over a country.
the Assembly. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
17. In the context of the Constitution of India,
14. The Simorgh was in news recently, is the expression ‘dignity of the individual is
associated with which of the following? explicitly mentioned in
(a) A new bitcoin launched by UAE based (a) The Preamble
company. (b) The Directive Principles of the State
(b) Iran Saudi Arabia disputed gas field in Policy
Persian Gulf. (c) The Fundamental Duties
(c) New surface to air missile recently test- (d) The Fundamental Rights
fired by Iran.
(d) Fastest supercomputer of Iran. 18. With reference to Fundamental Rights and
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

15. With reference to a district judge, consider in the Indian Constitution, consider the

the following statements: following statements:

1. He possesses original and appellate 1. Both impose restrictions on the function

jurisdiction in both civil as well as of the state.

criminal matters. 2. While Fundamental Rights aim at

2. He has the power to impose any establishing political democracy, DPSPs

sentence including life imprisonment aim at establishing social and economic

and capital punishment. democracy.

Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are

correct? correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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19. Consider the following statements with 21. Consider the following statements with
reference to the Fundamental Duties:
respect to the powers of the Supreme Court:
1. Fundamental Duties are non-statutory in
1. The power of the Supreme Court to nature.
decide the disputes regarding the 2. Fundamental Duties have been amended
only once since their incorporation in the
election of the president is original and
Constitution of India.
concurrent with the High Court. 3. The concept of fundamental duties in the
2. The advice tendered by the Supreme Indian Constitution has been taken from
the Irish Constitution.
Court regarding the investigation into
Which of the statements given above is/are
the conduct of members of the Union correct?
Public Service Commission is binding (a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
on the President.
(c) 2 and 3 only
3. The Supreme Court’s powers with (d) 1 and 2 only
respect to matters in the Union list can
22. India was recently elected to three
be enlarged by the President.
subsidiaries bodies of ECOSOC (Economic
Which of the statements given above is/are and Social Council) of the United Nations.
not correct? In this context consider the following
statements regarding ECOSOC:
(a) 1 only 1. It is one of the six principal organs of the
(b) 2 only United Nations System.
2. Its members are elected by the General
(c) 1 and 3 only
Assembly.
(d) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(a) 1 only
20. Consider the following statements in the
(b) 2 only
context of the appointment procedure of (c) Both 1 and 2
High court judges: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. Chief Justice of the high court is

23. Which of the following is/are the features of
appointed from outside the state. an integrated judicial system in India?
2. There is no role of high court judges or 1. Decisions of the Supreme Court are
binding on all courts.
state government in appointments of
2. Separation of the judiciary from the
judges. executive
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. Power of High court to hear appeals
from lower courts.
correct?
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 only given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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24. Which of the committees of the Constituent 27. With reference to the State level Co-
Assembly was/were chaired by the operative Societies, consider the following
Jawaharlal Nehru? statements:
1. Special Committee to Examine the Draft 1. Election of members of society is
Constitution supervised by the respective election
2. Provincial Constitution Committee commission.
3. Committee for Negotiating with States 2. The maximum number of directors of a
Select the correct answer using the code state cooperative society is decided by
given below. the State Legislature.
(a) 1 only 3. Society is mandated to have at least two
(b) 2 and 3 only women on board of the society.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) 1, 2 and 3 correct?
(a) 2 only
25. With reference to Article 13 of the Indian (b) 1 and 3 only
Constitution, consider the following (c) 3 only
statements: (d) 1, 2 and 3
1. Article 13 declares that all laws that are
inconsistent with or in derogation of any 28. Consider the following statements:
of the fundamental rights shall be void. 1. India has an elected head of state called
2. The term 'law', may include both the President.
legislative and non-legislative sources of 2. Political sovereignty is vested in the
law. people.
Which of the statements given above is/are 3. There is an absence of any privileged
correct? class.
(a) 1 only Which of the above statements imply that
(b) 2 only India is a Republic?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
26. Which of the following Directive Principles (d) 1, 2, and 3
of State Policy represent the ideology of
liberalism? 29. What is the objective of the 17+1 initiative
1. Education for all children between the sometimes mentioned in news?
age of six and fourteen. (a) It is an initiative of the USA and Latin
2. Separation of the executive from American countries.
legislative in public services of the state. (b) It is an initiative of Euro Zone countries
3. Encouraging settlement of international to attract foreign investment after
disputes by arbitration. BREXIT.
Select the correct answer using the code (c) It is an initiative of the USA to check the
given below. expansion of China in its backyard.
(a) 1 only (d) It is a China-led initiative with an aim to
(b) 2 and only expand cooperation between Beijing and
(c) 3 only the Central and Eastern European
(d) 1, 2 and 3 member countries.

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30. With reference to the Fundamental Rights of 33. With reference to a bill seeking amendments
the Indian Constitution, which of the to the federal provisions of the Constitution,
following statements is/are correct? consider the following statements:
1. They are inspired by the Bill of Rights 1. The bill can be introduced without prior
of the USA. permission of the president.
2. While some Fundamental Rights are 2. It must also be ratified by the
justiciable, some are non-justiciable. legislatures of half of the states by a
3. All the Fundamental Rights are available simple majority
against the arbitrary actions of the state 3. The president must give his assent to the
and private individuals. bill.
Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are
given below. correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2 and 3

31. Which of the following statements is not 34. MayFlower-400 sometimes seen in the news
correct in the context of the Blue Nature is associated with which of the following?
Alliance? (a) Pro-democracy campaign launched by
(a) It is an alliance of BRICS countries. 400 protesters of Hong Kong.
(b) The alliance aims to protect 5% of the (b) A new variety of orchids endemic to the
world ocean in five years. Kanchenjunga Biosphere Reserve of
(c) The alliance aims to target seven ocean Sikkim.
locations. (c) A new variety of famed Neelakurinji
(d) It aims to enhance the GDP by flower that blossoms after 400 years in
promoting sustainable and inclusive Munnar hills.
economic growth. (d) An unmanned and completely
autonomous ship powered by Artificial
32. Which of the following require a Intelligence.
constitutional amendment in India?
1. Ceding Indian territory to a foreign 35. Article 2 of the Constitution empowers the
country Parliament to
2. Settlement of a boundary dispute 1. admit new states into the Union of India.
between India and another country 2. establish new states.
3. Diminish the areas of a state 3. alter boundaries of a constituent state.
Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code
given below. given below.
(a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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36. Consider the following statements regarding 39. Which of the following committees/
India Hydrogen Alliance (IH2A): commission recommended state

1. It mainly focuses on commercializing reorganization based on language?

1. Dhar Commission
hydrogen technologies.
2. JVP Committee
2. It is an initiative of the International
3. Fazl Ali Commission
Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Select the correct answer using the code
and Indian government. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 2 only
correct? (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
40. With reference to cooperative societies,
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 consider the following statements:
1. The right to form a cooperative society
37. Consider the following pairs: is a Fundamental Right.
Project State 2. The states shall endeavor to promote the
government-led functioning of
1. Tapovan Vishnugad : Uttar
cooperative societies.
hydropower project Pradesh
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Arjun Sahayak : Uttarakhand provisions under the Indian Constitution?
Irrigation Project (a) 1 only
3. Dagmara hydropower : Madhya (b) 2 only
project Pradesh (c) Both 1 and 2

Which of the pairs given above is/are (d) Neither 1 nor 2

correctly matched?
41. Recently International Fund for Agricultural
(a) 1 and 2 only
Development has supported an initiative to
(b) 2 only revive millet cultivation in the Dindori
(c) 1 and 3 only district of Madhya Pradesh. In this context,
(d) None consider the following statements regarding
millet cultuvation in India:
1. Millets are drought-resistant crops.
38. Recently NASA's Artemis programme was
2. Unlike paddy or wheat they have a
in the news. What is it?
longer growing season.
(a) It is an asteroid sample return mission.
Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) It is a mission to boosting human space correct?
exploration on moon. (a) 1 only
(c) It is a space debris collection mission. (b) 2 only
(d) It is a mission to explore the possibilities (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
of life on the exoplanet.
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42. Arrange the following states in their correct 45. Consider the following statements with
chronological order of establishment after reference to the word "secular" in the Indian
independence? Constitution:
1. The word "secular" was not expressly
1. Sikkim
mentioned in the constitution before the
2. Haryana
42nd Constitutional Amendment Act.
3. Goa 2. The concept of secularism as embodied
4. Nagaland in the Indian Constitution provides an
Select the correct answer using the code absolute separation of state and religion.
given below. Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1-2-3-4 correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 4-2-3-1
(b) 2 only
(c) 4-2-1-3
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 3-2-1-4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

43. Consider the following statements regarding 46. Consider the following statements with
Global Gender Gap Report 2021: reference to the Citizenship Amendment Act
1. India is the leading performer among of 2019:
1. The Act repealed the provisions of
South Asian countries.
Commonwealth Citizenship.
2. It is released by World Economic
2. The Act allows Indian Citizenship for
Forum. certain religious communities who came
Which of the statements given above is/are to India before December 2014 from
correct? Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh
(a) 1 only only.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
44. With reference to Constitutionalism, (d) Neither 1 nor 2
consider the following statements:
1. It denotes the principle that the 47. Which of the following legal provisions aid
the implementation of Fundamental Duties
government derives its authority from a
in India?
body of fundamental law and is limited
1. Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972
by it. 2. Prevention of Insults to National Honour
2. It cannot exist without a written Act of 1971
constitution. 3. Representation of People Act of 1951
Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer from the code
correct? given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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48. Which of the following countries has not 51. With reference to the Right to Equality in the
ratified the United Nations Convention on Indian Constitution, consider the following
statements regarding Articles 15 and 16:
Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)?
1. Under both the articles, the state cannot
(a) India discriminate against any citizen on
(b) Brazil grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex,
or place of birth.
(c) China
2. Under both the articles, the state is
(d) United States permitted to make any special provision
for women and children.
49. Recently Dard Aryan tribes were in the Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
news, they are predominantly found in
(a) 1 only
which of the following states/UT? (b) 2 only
(a) Sikkim (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Meghalaya
(c) Ladakh
52. Consider the following statements:
(d) Andaman & Nicobar Islands 1. According to the Constitution of India a
distinguished jurist can be appointed as a
judge of a High Court.
50. Which of the following provisions was/were
2. The Governor of a State administers the
introduced by the 44th Amendment Act, oath of office to the judges of the High
1978? court of the concerned State.
3. The salaries and pensions of judges of a
1. It added a directive principle of state
High Court are determined by the
policy that requires the State to
President.
minimize inequalities in income, status, Which of the statements given is/are correct?
facilities, and opportunities. (a) 2 only
(b) 3 only
2. It provided for a guaranteed
(c) 1 only
compensation by the state for the (d) 2 and 3 only
acquisition of property of a minority
educational institution. 53. Lok Adalats do not have jurisdictions in
respect of which of the following cases?
3. It revoked judicial immunity to the
1. Land acquisition cases
declaration of a National Emergency. 2. Matters relating to divorce
Select the correct answer using the code 3. Bank recovery cases
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 only (b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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54. With reference to the four-fold classification 57. Consider the following statements regarding
of the states in 1950, consider the following the nature of the Indian Federation:
pairs: 1. The Indian federal system is based on
Part State
the American model of the federation.
1. Part A : Delhi
2. Unlike the American federation, the
2. Part B : Jammu and Kashmir
3. Part C : Bihar Indian federation is the result of an
4. Part D : Andaman and Nicobar Islands agreement among the states.
Which of the pairs given above are correctly 3. The states have no right to secede from
matched? the Indian federation.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 and 4 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(b) 2 and 3 only
55. With reference to Article 12 of the Indian (c) 3 only
Constitution, which of the following fall (d) 1 and 3 only
under the category of the state?
1. Parliament of India 58. Recently an underground nuclear facility at
2. Panchayat
Natanz was in the news recently. It is located
3. Private body working as an instrument
in
of the state
Select the correct answer using the code (a) Israel
given below. (b) Afghanistan
(a) 1 and 2 only (c) Turkmenistan
(b) 1 and 3 only (d) Iran
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
59. With reference to Freedom of Religion in
Part III of the Indian Constitution, consider
56. Which of the following are a part of the
the following statements:
Fundamental Duties mentioned in part IV-A
of the Constitution of India? 1. The right to profess and practice any
1. Democratic control and professional religion is absolute.
management of cooperative societies. 2. Taxes can be used by the state for the
2. To have compassion for living creatures. promotion of all religions.
3. To provide opportunities for education 3. Religious instruction is completely
of one's child or ward till the age of 18
prohibited in institutions recognized by
years.
the state.
4. To value and preserve the rich heritage
of the country's composite culture. Which of the statements given above is/are
Select the correct answer from the code correct?
given below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 4 only (b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only (c) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) None
(d) 2 and 3 only
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60. Consider the following statements with 62. With reference to the writs of certiorari and
respect to Family Courts Act, 1984: prohibition, consider the following
statements:
1. It makes it obligatory for the state
1. Both the writs can be issued against only
governments to set up a Family Court in judicial and quasi-judicial bodies.
every city with a population exceeding 2. Both the writs are both preventive as
well as curative.
one million.
3. Unlike the writ of prohibition, the writ
2. It provides for the association of social of certiorari can be sought by the
welfare agencies during conciliation aggrieved person.
Which of the statements given above is/are
stages.
correct?
3. It provides for only one right of appeal (a) 1 and 2 only
which shall lie to the District Court. (b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None
correct?
(a) 1 only 63. Which of the following is/are prohibited
(b) 3 only under Article 23 of the Indian Constitution?
1. Slavery
(c) 1 and 2 only
2. Compulsory work without remuneration
(d) 2 and 3 only 3. Child Labour
Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
61. Arrange the following events in
(a) 1 and 2 only
chronological order: (b) 2 only
1. Addition of a Fundamental Duty in part (c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
IV-A of the Constitution regarding the
education of ward or child between the 64. Which of the following constitutional
age of six and fourteen years. provisions reveal the asymmetric federal
character of the Indian State?
2. The word "Integrity" was added to the
1. Imposition of President’s Rule under
Preamble. Article 356
3. Preamble was accepted as the part of the 2. Division of Power under Schedule VII
3. Creation of Autonomous Districts
Indian Constitution by the Supreme
Councils under Schedule VI
Court 4. Representation of the states under
Select the correct answer from the code Schedule IV
given below. Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(a) 3-2-1
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3-1-2 (b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 2-1-3 (c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
(d) 2-3-1
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65. Consider the following statements with 68. Right to Freedom under Part III of the Indian
respect to Permanent Lok Adalats: Constitution, does not contain which one of
1. Non-judicial members with experience the following rights?
in public utility services can be made (a) Protection in respect of conviction for
members of Permanent Lok Adalats. offences
2. At present, the pecuniary jurisdiction of (b) Protection of life and personal liberty
the Permanent Lok Adalat shall be up to (c) Right to elementary education
rupees one crore. (d) Prohibition of employment of children in
3. The award of the Permanent Lok Adalat factories
is final and binding upon the parties.
69. Consider the following statements with
Which of the statements given above are
reference to the Overseas Citizen of India
correct?
Cardholder:
(a) 1 and 2 only
1. A person who originally belongs to
(b) 2 and 3 only
Pakistan and is a spouse of an Indian
(c) 1 and 3 only
citizen can become an Overseas Citizen
(d) 1, 2 and 3
of India Cardholder.
2. A person holding more than one
66. Consider the following pairs with reference nationality cannot apply for the Overseas
to features of the Indian constitution and Citizen of India Card.
polity: Which of the statements given above is/are
Values/Features Inspired from correct?
1. Justice : Russian Revolution (a) 1 only
2. Single : British Constitution (b) 2 only
Citizenship (c) Both 1 and 2
3. Liberty : French Revolution (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched? 70. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1, 2 and 3 reference to the acquisition of citizenship of
(b) 1 and 3 only India:
(c) 2 only 1. The children of foreign diplomats posted
(d) 3 only in India can acquire Indian citizenship
by birth.
67. Consider the following statements regarding 2. An individual can acquire the citizenship
of India by registration if he is an Indian
BioHub Initiative:
origin individual who is ordinarily
1. It aims to enhance the sharing of genetic
resident in any country or place outside
information viruses and other pathogens
undivided India.
between laboratories and partners
3. A person registered as an Overseas
globally.
Citizen of India Cardholder for 5 years
2. This initiative has been launched jointly
and ordinarily residing in India for
by WHO and government of
twelve months is eligible for grant of
Switzerland. Indian Citizenship.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 3 only
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71. What is RESPOND Project, sometimes seen 73. Which of the following provisions are
enshrined in the Constitution of India to
in the news? ensure independent functioning of the
(a) It is a joint project of India and Japan in Supreme Court?
1. The salaries and allowances of Supreme
the Indian Ocean in response to China's Court judges cannot be changed to their
disadvantage even during a financial
Maritime Silk Road Project. emergency.
(b) It is a project of ISRO with the objective 2. The pensions of the judges and the staff
of the Supreme Court are charged on the
of encouraging academia to participate Consolidated Fund of India.
3. The retired judges of the Supreme Court
and contribute in various space-related are prohibited from pleading in any
Court.
research activities.
4. The Parliament can curtail the
(c) It is a project launched by Russia and jurisdiction of the Supreme Court only
after passing the bill to that effect by a
China to counter QUAD countries in the special majority of each House of
Parliament.
Pacific Ocean.
Select the correct answer using the code
(d) It is a project of Russia's space agency given below.
(a) 1 and 4 only
Roscosmos designed to monitor the (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
climate and environment in the Arctic
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
region.
74. With reference to the Directive Principles of
State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian
Constitution, consider the following pairs:
72. Right of free movement of which of the
DPSP Category
following is/are defined in Article 19? 1. To secure the : Liberal-
participation of workers Intellectual
1. Individual within the country in the management of
industries
2. Individual across national borders
2. To prohibit the : Socialist
3. Movement of goods within the country consumption of
intoxicating drinks
Select the correct answer using the code 3. To secure for all : Gandhian
citizens a uniform civil
given below.
code
(a) 1 only Which of the pairs given above is/are
correctly matched?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
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75. Mr. X, an Indian citizen, was arrested under 77. Consider the following statements regarding

a preventive detention law made under Martial Law and National Emergency:
Article 22 of the Indian Constitution. In this 1. In the case of both Martial Law and the

context, which one of the following has been National Emergency, ordinary law

provided under the Constitution of India? courts are suspended.

1. He must have been arrested as per a law 2. The imposition of both Martial Law and

enacted by the Parliament. the National emergency affect

2. All the facts related to his detention may Fundamental Rights.

or may not be communicated to him. Which of the statements given above is/are

3. The detention cannot exceed three correct?

months unless an advisory board (a) 1 only

recommends so. (b) 2 only

Select the correct answer using the code (c) Both 1 and 2
given below. (d) Neither 1 nor 2

(a) 1 and 3 only

(b) 2 and 3 only 78. Consider the following statements with

(c) 1, 2 and 3 respect to subordinate courts:

(d) 1 and 2 only 1. The control over posting and promotion

of persons belonging to the judicial

76. With reference to the borrowed features of service of a State is vested in the State
the Constitution, consider the following Government.

pairs: 2. The sessions judge has the power to

Feature Source impose any sentence including life

1. Concurrent List : Australia imprisonment and capital punishment.

2. Procedure established by : Japan 3. The chief judicial magistrate decides

Law criminal cases which are punishable with

3. Nomination of members : Canada imprisonment for a term up to seven

to Rajya Sabha years.

Which of the pairs given above is/are Which of the statements given above are

correctly matched? correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3
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79. Consider the following differences between 82. Consider the following statements with
Unitary and Federal forms of government: reference to Contempt of Court:
1. Federal system is based on the concept
1. The expression ‘Contempt of court’ has
of consistency, whereas the division of
not been defined by the Constitution.
power is the basis of Unitary
government. 2. A court subordinate to the High court
2. A federal government must have a has no powers to initiate proceedings
written constitution, while a unitary against a person for contempt of court.
government may not have a written 3. Publication of matter that lowers the
constitution.
authority of a court comes under the
3. Unlike a federation, a unitary state has a
Criminal Contempt of court.
rigid constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above are
correct? correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
80. Consider the following statements with
respect to appeal by Special Leave to 83. With reference to provisions mentioned the
Supreme Court: Constitution of India, consider the following
1. It is a discretionary power of the
statements:
Supreme Court and cannot be claimed as
1. No civil or criminal proceedings can be
a matter of right.
2. It can be granted in any judgment at an instituted against the President under any
interlocutory stage. condition during his term of office.
3. It can be granted against any court and 2. The President or the Governor is not
tribunal including a military court. answerable to any court for the exercise
Which of the statements given above are
of the powers of his office.
correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only not correct?
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
81. Which of the following are the features of
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
parliamentary government in India?
1. Presence of nominal and real executives
2. Parliamentary sovereignty 84. Advanced Chaff Technology recently seen
3. Collective Responsibility in the news has application in which of the
Select the correct answer using the code following fields?
given below.
(a) Agriculture
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) Naval Defence
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only (c) Health and Medicine
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Climate Change
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85. Consider the following pairs: 88. Consider the following statements with
Species in the news States/Region respect to Public Interest Litigation (PIL):
1.Schistura Hiranyakeshi : Eastern Ghats
1. Only the aggrieved person can file PIL
2. Disk-footed bat : Meghalaya
in court.
3. Asian Gracile skink : Tamil Nadu
Which of the pairs given above are correctly 2. Both the Supreme Court and High Court
matched? have the power to entertain a Public
(a) 1 and 2 only Interest Litigation.
(b) 2 and 3 only 3. The term 'Public Interest Litigation' is
(c) 1 and 3 only
mentioned in the Constitution of India.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the statements given above is/are

86. Recently World Anti-Doping Agency not correct?

(WADA) has approved dried blood spot (a) 3 only
(DBS) testing technique for the screening of (b) 2 only
banned substances at Tokyo Olympics. This
(c) 1 and 3 only
test is also used widely for the diagnosis of:
(d) 1, 2 and 3
1. HIV
2. Hepatitis B
3. Hepatitis C 89. Which of the principles were explicitly laid
Select the correct answer using the code down by Objectives Resolution?
given below.
1. Residuary powers to the Union
(a) 1 and 2 only
2. Safeguards for minorities
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only 3. Promotion of world peace
(d) 1, 2 and 3 4. People of India as the source of all
power and authority
87. Which of the following modes of acquisition
Select the correct answer using the code
of Citizenship of India require an oath of
given below.
allegiance to the Constitution of India?
1. Acquisition of citizenship by (a) 1, 2 and 3 only

Registration (b) 2, 3 and 4 only

2. Acquisition of citizenship by (c) 1 and 4 only
Naturalisation (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Acquisition of citizenship by
Incorporation of Territory
90. Umngot River, recently seen in the news,
4. Acquisition of citizenship by Birth
Select the correct answer from the code flows in which of the following states?
given below. (a) Mizoram
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) Nagaland
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Assam
(c) 4 only
(d) Meghalaya
(d) 1 and 2 only
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91. Which of the following can be amended with 94. Which of the following conditions can lead
the simple majority of Parliament? to the loss of Indian Citizenship of an
1. Delimitation of constituencies. individual?
2. Changes in the Union List. 1. Acquiring citizenship of another country
3. Conferment of more jurisdiction on the 2. Unlawful trade with the enemy during a
Supreme Court. war
Select the correct answer using the code 3. A citizen of India ordinarily resident out
given below. of India for 5 years
(a) 1 and 2 only Select the correct answer from the code
(b) 2 and 3 only given below.
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
92. The writ of habeas corpus cannot be issued (d) 1 and 2 only
in which of the following circumstances?
1. where the person against whom the writ 95. Which of the following are the main features
is issued or the person who is detained is of a Republic country?
not within the jurisdiction of the Court 1. The head of the state is always elected
2. to secure the release of a person who has directly by the people for a fixed period.
been imprisoned by a court of law on a 2. Political sovereignty vested in the people
criminal charge of the country.
3. to interfere with the proceeding for
3. Absence of any privileged class.
contempt by a court of record or by
Select the correct answer using the code
Parliament
given below.
Select the correct answer using the code
(a) 1 and 2 only
given below
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
96. Chad a landlocked country was in the news
recently. It is bordered by which of the
93. Which of the following best describes
following countries?
'Technocracy'?
1. Libya
(a) It is a form of government in which
2. Nigeria
religious leaders acting in the name of
3. Sudan
God rule the state.
4. Egypt
(b) It is a form of government in which a
Select the correct answer using the code
few elite citizens rule.
given below.
(c) It is a form of government in which
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
experts in technology would be in
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
control of decision making.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) It is a power structure in which power
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
effectively rests with the wealthy.
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97. Consider the following statements with 99. Which of the following are the federal
respect to the process of removal of judges features of the Indian Constitution?
of the Supreme Court: 1. Division of Power
1. The removal motion can be introduced 2. Bicameralism
either in the Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. 3. Supremacy of the Constitution
2. The Leader of Opposition is included in
4. All-India Services
the Committee to investigate the charges
Select the correct answer using the code
mentioned in the motion.
given below.
3. The removal motion must be signed by
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
one-fourth of the total members of the
(b) 2 and 4 only
House.
4. No judge of the Supreme Court has been (c) 1, 3 and 4 only

impeached so far. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Which of the statements given above are
correct? 100. With reference to the evolution of balance
(a) 1 and 4 only between Directive Principles of State Policy
(b) 2 and 3 only (DPSP) and Fundamental Rights (FR),
(c) 2 and 4 only consider the following pairs
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only Case Judgement
1. Champakam : DPSPs have to
98. Consider the following statements with
Dorairajan Case conform to and run as
respect to Judiciary in India:
(1951) subsidiary to the FRs.
1. Both India and the USA have integrated
2. Golaknath : FRs cannot be
judicial systems with Supreme Court at
Case (1967) amended for the
the top.
implementation of the
2. A Supreme Court judge can resign his
office by writing to the Chief Justice of DPSPs.

India. 3. Minerva : Supremacy to all the

3. The Supreme Court of India is Mills Case DPSPs over the FRs
empowered to constitute all India (1980) conferred by Articles
Judicial Service. 14 and 19.
Which of the statements given above are not Which of the pairs given above are correctly
correct? matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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