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1. Match List I with List ll: 3. Consider the following statements regarding
the constitutional validity of a statute:
List-l List-Il
1. It can be challenged for the violation of
(Part of the (Artwork in the
the Basic Structure Doctrine.
Constitution) Constitution)
2. It can be challenged for lack of
1. Part I A. The Indus Valley legislative competence.
seal of bull 3. It can be challenged if it violates a
2. Part II B. A hermitage scene specific provision of Part Ill of the
with male ascetic Constitution.
figures offering
How many of the above statement(s) is/are
prayers
correct?
3. Part V C. Gautam Buddha
(a) Only one
delivering his first
(b) Only two
sermon
(c) All three
4. Part VI D. Lord Mahavir in a (d) None
meditative posture
4. Match List I with List ll :
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D List-I List-II
(b) 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C (Schedule of the (Provisions)
(c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B Constitution)
(d) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A 1. Sixth Schedule A. Provisions
2. Consider the following statements related to regarding
secularism in India: land reforms
1. The Constitution of India defines the legislation
term “secularism.” 2. Ninth Schedule B. Provisions
2. It entails a strict separation of religion regarding
from politics. Panchayati Raj
3. It guarantees religious liberty to all Institutions
communities. 3. Tenth Schedule C. Provisions
4. The word “secular” was introduced in the regarding
Constitution by the 42nd Amendment. disqualification
How many of the statement(s) given above is/ on the grounds
are correct? of defection
(a) Only one 4. Eleventh D. Provisions
(b) Only Two Schedule regarding the
(c) Only three administration of
(d) None of the above tribal areas

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Select the answer using the code given below: 2. The Central Government can designate
(a) 1-B, 2-D, 3-A, 4-C individuals as well as organisations as
(b) 1-C, 2-D, 3-A,4-B terrorists.
(c) 1-B, 2-A, 3-D,4-C 3. The government is required to provide
(d) 1-D, 2-A, 3-C,4-B an individual with an opportunity to be
5. Consider the following statements regarding heard before such a designation is made.
the Bharat Ratna: How many of the above statement(s) is/are
1. Bharat Ratna was instituted in 1964 and correct?
was never suspended. (a) Only one
2. Till date, the maximum number of (b) Only two
Bharat Ratna Awards have not exceeded (c) All three
three in a year. (d) None
3. Bharat Ratna is a title conferred under 8. In how many of the following conditions can a
Article 18(1) of the Constitution of Chief Minister (CM) be removed from office?
India. 1. If the CM is arrested and taken into
How many of the above statement(s) is/are custody by an investigative agency.
correct? 2. If a no-confidence motion against the
(a) Only one CM is passed in the legislative assembly.
(b) Only two 3. If there are pending criminal cases
(c) All three against the CM.
(d) None Select the answer from the codes given below:
(a) Only one
6. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) Only two
the North Eastern Council (NEC):
(c) Only three
1. It is a statutory advisory body that plays (d) None
a role in development planning and
9. Consider the following statements regarding
region-level policy making.
the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
2. The Chairperson of the NEC is the
(VVPAT) machine:
Union Minister for Development of the
North Eastern Region. 1. VVPAT is a printer with a drop box
3. Its membership comprises the that is attached to the Electronic Voting
Governors and Chief Ministers of the Machine (EVM).
North Eastern States along with three 2. The 2024 Lok Sabha elections were the
first general elections in which 100%
members nominated by the President.
of EVMs were attached to VVPAT
How many of the above statement(s) is/are machines.
correct? 3. The Election Commission mandated
(a) Only one the counting of VVPAT slips from five
(b) Only two randomly selected polling stations per
(c) All three Assembly constituency.
(d) None
How many of the above statement(s) is/are
7. Consider the following statements regarding correct?
the Unlawful Activities (Prevention)Act (a) Only one
(UAPA): (b) Only two
1. The UAPA defines the words “terror” (c) Only three
and “terrorist” (d) None

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10. Match List I with List ll. How many of the above statement(s) is/are
correct?
List-I
(Pardoning List-II (a) Only one
Power of (Implications) (b) Only two
President) (c) All three
1. Commutation A. Stay of the (d) None of the above
execution of 12. Consider the following pairs:
a sentence for
a temporary Provision in Indian Source Country
period. Constitution
2. Reprieve B. Awarding a 1. Equal protection of United States
lesser sentence the laws
in place of 2. Exceptions to free Ireland
one originally speech in Article
awarded due to 19(2)
some special 3. Procedure Japan
fact. established by law
3. Remission C. Substitution 4. Federation with a Canada
of one form of strong centre
punishment for
a lighter form. How many of the above pair(s) is/are correctly
4. Respite D. Reducing matched?
the period (a) Only one
of sentence (b) Only two
without
(c) Only three
changing its
(d) All four
character.
13. Consider the following statements regarding
Select the answer using the code given below:
the eligibility criteria for contesting elections
(a) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A under the RPA,1951:
(b) 1-D, 2-B, 3-A, 4-C 1. A candidate may contest an election
(c) 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B from up to two constituencies but is
(d) 1-C, 2-A, 3-B, 4-D allowed to hold only one seat at a time if
11. Consider the following statements regarding elected from both constituencies.
elections to the Rajya Sabha: 2. To contest in a Lok Sabha election, a
person must be registered as a voter in
1. Representatives to the Rajya Sabha are
any constituency.
elected indirectly by the members of the
3. Even if a person is on bail, once he is
Legislative Assembly of a State through
convicted under Section 8 of RPA 1951
an open ballot system.
and his appeal is pending disposal, he is
2. Cross-voting by an MLA in a Rajya disqualified from contesting an election.
Sabha election automatically attracts 4. Every candidate is required to make a
disqualification under the anti-defection security deposit of Rs 25000 for the Lok
law. Sabha election.
3. The None Of The Above (NOTA) 5. The minimum age for contesting both
option is not available to the electors in Lok Sabha and Assembly elections is 25
the Rajya Sabha election. years.

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How many of the above statement(s) is/are 16. Match the following pairs :
correct?
S.N. Member of Role/
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only
Constituent Achievements
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only Assembly in the
(d) All of the above Constituent
Assembly
14. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Hansa Jivraj A. Elected
Political Parties in India:
Mehta from Central
1. Registered Political Parties are those that Provinces
register themselves with the Election
and Berar;
Commission of India (ECl).
first Health
2. Recognized Political Parties are
Minister of
designated as ‘national’ or ‘state’ parties
Independent
as per provisions explained in the
India.
Representation of Peoples Act 1951.
3. The ECl may suspend or withdraw 2. Amrit Kaur B. Advocated for
recognition of a Recognized Political Uniform Civil
Party for failing to observe the Model Code and
Code of Conduct (MCC). played a key
4. The Income Tax Act,1961 exempts role in drafting
Registered Political Parties from paying fundamental
income tax, subject to certain conditions. rights.
How many of the above statement(s) is/are 3. Annie C. First and only
correct? Mascarene Dalit woman;
(a) Only one advocated for
(b) Only two the rights of
(c) Only three Depressed
(d) All of the above Classes.
4. Dakshayani D. Spoke on
15. With reference to the Election Commission
of India (ECI), consider the following
Velayudhan federalism;
statements: first woman
to represent
1. The selection of the Chief Election
Kerala.
Commissioner (CEC) and the Election
Commissioners (ECs) is made by Select the answer using the code given below:
a committee comprising the Prime (a) 1-B, 2-A 3-C, 4-D
Minister, the Leader of the Opposition (b) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
in the Lok Sabha, a Union Minister and
(c) 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C
Chief Justice of India.
(d) 1-A, 2-D, 3-B, 4-C
2. Their salaries and terms of office are
determined by the President. 17. Consider the following statements regarding
3. The Constitution prescribes that there the “right to die with dignity”and Advance
should be three Election Commissioners. Medical Directives in India:
How many of the above statement(s) is/are 1. An Advance Medical Directive allows
incorrect? patients to record their desired medical
(a) Only one treatment for future reference including
(b) Only two provisions for passive euthanasia.
(c) All three 2. The Supreme Court of India recognized
(d) None the right to die with dignity as part of

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the right to life under Article 21 of the Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Constitution (a) 1 only
3. Karnataka became the first state to (b) 1 and 2 only
implement the right to die with dignity. (c) 1 and 3 only
How many of the above statement(s) is/are (d) All of the above
correct? 20. With reference to the Constitution of India,
(a) Only one prohibition or limitations or provisions
(b) Only two contained in ordinary laws cannot act as
(c) All three prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional
(d) None powers under Article 142. It could mean
which one of the following?
18. Consider the following statements regarding
(a) The decisions taken by the Election
restrictions on the right to freedom of speech Commission of India while discharging
and expression for Army personnel: its duties cannot be challenged in any
Statement I: Serving Army personnel need court of law.
prior permission from the Central Government (b) The Supreme Court of India is not
before publishing any material on sensitive constrained in the exercise of its powers
matters. by-laws made by the Parliament.
(c) In the event of the grave financial crisis
Statement ll: The fundamental rights of in the country,the President of India can
freedom of speech and expression and declare a Financial Emergency without
assembly under Articles 19(1)(a)and 19(1)(b) the counsel from the Cabinet.
are restricted in their application to members (d) State Legislatures cannot make laws on
of the Army personnel. certain matters without the concurrence
of the Union Legislature.
Which one of the following is correct in
respect of the above statements? 21. Which of the following correctly describes a
(a) Both Statement-l and Statement-ll are Curative Petition in India?
correct and Statement-ll is the correct (a) A petition filed before the Supreme
explanation for Statement-l Court seeking a review of its judgment
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-ll due to an apparent error or miscarriage
are correct and Statement-ll is not the of justice.
correct explanation for Statement-l (b) A petition filed after the dismissal of a
review petition, as a last resort to seek
(c) Statement-l is correct but Statement-ll is
justice, based on principles of natural
incorrect
justice and to prevent abuse of process.
(d) Statement-l is incorrect but Statement-ll
(c) A petition filed in the public interest
is correct
to address issues affecting the larger
19. Consider the following statements regarding public, even if the petitioner is not
the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee: directly affected.
1. It was constituted under the Legal (d) A petition filed by an individual
Services Authorities Act,1987,to claiming violation of their fundamental
provide free legal services to the weaker rights directly before the Supreme Court
sections in cases under the Supreme under Article 32 of the Constitution.
Court’s jurisdiction only. 22. Consider the following statements about the
2. The National Legal Services Authority President’s Address:
(NALSA) constitutes the Committee. 1. The Constitution mandates the
3. The chairman and the other members President’s Address to both Houses of
of the committee are nominated by the Parliament at the commencement of the
Centre government. first session after a general election.

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2. The Motion of Thanks, must be passed 24. With reference to Article 39(b) of the
in both the houses and failure to do so is Directive Principles of State Policy,consider
considered a defeat of the government. the following statements:
3. Members who are absent during the 1. A resource qualifies as a “material
President’s Address are ineligible to resource of the community”if it is
participate in the discussion on the essential in nature and its use impacts
Motion of Thanks. the community.
2. The Supreme Court has identified
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
scarcity and the impact of private
correct?
ownership as key factors in determining
(a) 1 and 2 only whether a resource falls under Article
(b) 2 only 39(b).
(c) 2 and 3 only 3. Article 39(b) mandates that the material
(d) 3 only resources of the community must be
23. Consider the following statements: fully owned and controlled by the State.

Statement I: The Central Bureau of Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
Investigation (CBl) is empowered to correct?
investigate corruption cases against officials (a) 1 and 2 only
of the rank of Joint Secretary without prior (b) 1 and 3 only
approval from the Central government. (c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
Statement Il: Section 6A of the Delhi Special
25. Consider the following statements regarding
Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, making
the provisions under the Competition
central government approval mandatory
Commission of India (CCI):
for inquiries against central government
1. CCI is a statutory body created in 1995
employees has been quashed.
mandated by the WTO agreement.
Which one of the following is correct in 2. It prohibits the abuse of a dominant
respect of the above statements? position by preventing firms from using
(a) Both Statement l and Statement ll their market dominance to eliminate
are correct and Statement ll explains competitors.
Statement I 3. It can suo moto take up matters related
(b) Both Statement I and Statement ll to mergers and acquisitions.
are correct, but Statement Il does not How many of the above statement(s) is/are
explain Statement I correct?
(c) Statement l is correct, but Statement ll is (a) 1 and 2
incorrect (b) 2 only
(d) Statement l is incorrect, but Statement Il (c) 2 and 3
is correct (d) 3 only
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