1. Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to Motion of Thanks in Indian Parliament?
- A failure to get motion of thanks passed amounts to defeat of government and leads to collapse of government.
- Motion of Thanks is deemed to be a no-confidence motion.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
Both are correct statements.
2. In India the Parliament is made up of ___:
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- President
- Vice President
- Lok Sabha Speaker
Choose the correct option:
[A] 1,2
[B] 1,2,3
[C] 1,2,3,4
[D] 1,2,3,4,5
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Correct Answer: B [1,2,3]
Notes:
India has a bicameral parliament made of President, Rajya Sabha (Upper House / Council of States) and Lok Sabha (Lower House / House of People). While Rajya Sabha represents states and union territories, Lok Sabha represents people of India.
3. Which of the following are among the documents presented as part of the Union Budget in India?
- Annual Financial Statement
- Demand for Grants
- Appropriation Bill
- Finance Bill
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Annual Financial Statement, Demand for Grants, Appropriation Bill, and Finance Bill are all constitutionally mandated documents presented in the Union Budget under Articles 112, 113, 114(3), and 110(a) respectively. These documents together comprise the essential legislative and financial proposals of the Central Government’s budget in India.
4. Under which of the following circumstances will a Money Bill be considered as passed by both Houses:
- Rajya Sabha passes the bill
- Rajya Sabha returns the bill with recommendations and Lok Sabha does not accept the recommendations
- Rajya Sabha returns the bill with recommendations and Lok Sabha accepts the recommendations
- Rajya Sabha returns the bill without passing it
- Rajya Sabha does not return the bill at all
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3, 4 & 5]
Notes:
A Money Bill originates in Lok Sabha. Rajya Sabha may recommend changes within 14 days but cannot amend or reject the bill. If Rajya Sabha passes, returns with or without recommendations, or does not return it in 14 days, the bill is considered as passed by both Houses in all such cases, as per Article 109 of the Constitution.
5. Consider the following statements:
- Supreme Court has original and exclusive authority with respect to disputes regarding the election of the president and the vice-president
- Supreme Court can recommend the removal of chairman and members of Union Public Service Commission, if it finds them guilty of misbehaviour
- All courts and tribunals in the entire territory of India are subject to superintendence by Supreme Court
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] 1, 2 and 3
[D] Only 1 and 3
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 and 3]
Notes:
All three statements are correct. The Supreme Court has original and exclusive jurisdiction in presidential and vice-presidential election disputes. It may recommend removal of UPSC chairman/members for misbehaviour, as stated in Article 317. All courts and tribunals in India fall under its superintendence except for military tribunals, as provided by Article 141 and 142.
6. Consider the following statements:
- The legislature of a State or a High Court has no role in the removal of a Governor.
- The President can remove a Governor on the grounds of violation of the Constitution.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
The Constitution does not prescribe any ground for the President to remove a Governor. The Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President. Neither the State legislature nor the High Court has any role in the removal process. Removal is not specifically tied to violation of the Constitution.
7. Consider the following statements with respect to the Vote on Account:
- The Vote on Account can be presented by only a caretaker government
- Vote on Account has provisions of only expenditure side of budget
- Vote on Account can be valid only for 2 months
- No appropriation bill is passed for Vote on Account
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2
[D] Only 1 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 2]
Notes:
A Vote on Account only has provisions of the expenditure side of the budget. It does not need to be presented by only a caretaker government and there is no restriction on its duration. Additionally, no appropriation bill is needed for it.
8. Which of the following is / are the common features of scheduled areas in India?
- preponderance of tribal population
- under-developed nature
- marked disparity in economic standard of the people
- suffering from anti-national activities
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The criteria followed for declaring an area as Scheduled Area are as follows:
1. preponderance of tribal population;
2. compactness and reasonable size of the area
3. under-developed nature of the area; and
4. marked disparity in economic standard of the people.
Please note that these criteria are NOT spelt out in the Constitution but have become well established by custom
9. With reference to the Constitution of India, which of the following States / UTs have been provided transitional and special provisions under its provisions?
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Nagaland
- Assam
- Andhra Pradesh
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1, 2 & 3
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] Only 2
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
Article 371 and its sub-clauses grant special or transitional provisions to Nagaland (371A), Assam (371B), and Andhra Pradesh (371D and 371E). Jammu & Kashmir had special status under Article 370, which was abrogated in 2019. Hence, only Nagaland, Assam, and Andhra Pradesh currently have such provisions, making option 2 correct.
10. With reference to the special provisions made under article 371, consider the following matches:
- Article 371A – Nagaland
- Article 371B – Assam
- Article 371C – Manipur
- Article 371D – Mizoram
Which of the above matches is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
3 Article 371 {Special provision with respect to the States of Maharashtra and Gujarat} 3.1 Article 371A {Special provision with respect to the State of Nagaland} 3.2 Article 371B {Special provision with respect to the State of Assam} 3.3 Article 371C {Special provision with respect to the State of Manipur} 3.4 Article 371D {Special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh} 3.5 Article 371E {Establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh} 3.6 Article 371F {Special provisions with respect to the State of Sikkim} 3.7 Article 371G {Special provision with respect to the State of Mizoram} 3.8 Article 371H {Special provision with respect to the State of Arunachal Pradesh} 3.9 Article 371I {Special provision with respect to the State of Goa}
