1. Regarding chief secretary of a state, which of the following is / are correct statements?
- He / She is selected from among the IAS officers
- His / Her appointment is done by President of India
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: A [Only 1 ]
Notes:
The person for the office of the Chief Secretary in a State is chosen from among the IASA officers by Chief Minister. His appointment is done under seal of the Governor.
2. Which of the following is/are explicitly mentioned in the Constitution of India?
- Freedom against exploitation such as begar
- Abolition of Sati
- Freedom of Press
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] 1, 2 & 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Article 23 of the Constitution explicitly prohibits exploitation and forced labor such as begar. Abolition of Sati is not mentioned in the Constitution but has been prohibited by legislation. “Freedom of Press” is not explicitly stated; it is implied under Article 19(1)(a)—freedom of speech and expression. Therefore, only statement 1 is explicitly mentioned.
3. Consider the following high courts in India:
- Bombay High Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Patna High Court
Arrange the above high courts in terms of decreasing number of their benches:
[A] 2, 1, 3
[B] 1, 2, 3
[C] 3, 2, 1
[D] 2, 3, 1
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Correct Answer: A [2, 1, 3]
Notes:
Allahabad High Court has the highest number of benches, including its principal seat and several circuit benches. Next is the Bombay High Court, which has benches in Mumbai, Aurangabad, Nagpur, and Goa. Patna High Court has the least, with only one principal seat. This order accurately reflects the decreasing number of judicial benches for these high courts.
4. Consider the following:
- The maximum life of an ordinance issued by President is more than the maximum life of an ordinance issued by a Governor
- None of the Administrators of Union Territories have ordinance making power
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: D [Neither 1 nor 2 is correct]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.” 1. The maximum life of an ordinance issued by the President is six months, while a Governor’s ordinance also has a maximum life of six months, making the first statement incorrect. 2. Administrators of Union Territories do have ordinance-making powers under certain conditions, particularly in Union Territories with a legislative assembly, making the second statement incorrect as well. Thus, both statements are false.
5. Consider the following statements:
- Not all banks come under the regulation of Right to Information Act
- Not all banks come under the Schedule 2 of RBI
Which among the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 and 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 and 2 are correct]
Notes:
The banks which come under the Schedule 2 of RBI are Scheduled Banks. But there are some cooperative banks which are unscheduled, though commercial banking system in India is scheduled. Cooperative Banks don’t come under the RTI act. This was recently made clear by RBI as well as these banks are NOT government by the RBI act.
6. Consider the following statements regarding the immunity granted to the President of India in respect of his or her personal acts during the tenure:
- The President is immune from any civil proceedings against him or her, without any exceptions.
- After providing two months’ notice, criminal proceedings can be instituted against the President.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Neither 1 nor 2
[D] Both 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: C [Neither 1 nor 2]
Notes:
Article 361 of the Indian Constitution states that the President is immune from criminal proceedings during the tenure, without exception. However, civil proceedings related to personal acts may be instituted after giving a two-month notice. Both statements are therefore incorrect: the immunity is not absolute for civil cases, and criminal proceedings cannot be initiated even with notice.
7. Consider the following statements regarding the rights of minorities under the Indian Constitution:
- The Constitution provides minorities with the right to establish and administer their own linguistic and religious educational institutions.
- The property of a Madarsa cannot be acquired by the State under any circumstances.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 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: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Article 30 grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. Statement 2 is incorrect because Article 30(1A), added by the 44th Amendment, allows the State to acquire property of such institutions provided compensation is paid, ensuring the right is not abrogated or restricted.
8. With reference to the financial arrangements in India, from which of the following, no amount can be drawn without prior authorisation from Parliament?
- Consolidated Fund of India
- Contingency Fund of India
- Public Account of India
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1]
Notes:
Amounts cannot be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without prior parliamentary authorisation. The Contingency Fund is at the President’s disposal for urgent needs and recouped through Parliament later. In the Public Account, funds do not always require prior approval, as they are mainly payments where government acts as a banker or trustee.
9. Under which of the following conditions can the proclamation of failure of constitutional machinery in a state (President’s Rule) be extended beyond one year?
- If a proclamation of Emergency is in operation
- If the Election Commission certifies that continuation of such proclamation is necessary
- If the Council of Ministers gives the President in writing that it is necessary
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 2
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
Article 356 allows extension of President’s Rule beyond one year if a national emergency is in force in any part of India, or if the Election Commission certifies that elections to the state assembly cannot be held. Recommendation or certification from the Council of Ministers is not a constitutional requirement for such extension.
10. The CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is known as friend, philosopher and guide of the__?
[A] President of India
[B] Finance Minister of India
[C] Public Account Committee
[D] Public of India
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Correct Answer: C [Public Account Committee]
Notes:
The PAC is an august Parliamentary body that enforces the accountability of the executive, and the CAG as the constitutional instrument of accountability has repeatedly been referred to as the friend, philosopher and guide of the PAC.
