UPSC Prelims Full Length Test - 36

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1.
Consider the following statements about the revenue expenditures:
  1. The expenditure which does not result in creation of assets for Government of India is generally treated as revenue expenditure
  2. All grants given to State Governments/Union Territories are treated as revenue expenditure
Which among the above is / are correct statements?
2.
Which of the following observations about the judges of higher judiciary is / are correct?
  1. The judges of the high court of the states in India are appointed by the Governor of the state just as the judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president
  2. Judges of both High Court and Supreme court in India are provided with the Security of Tenure
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
3.
Consider the following statements:
  1. The jurisdiction of the Supreme Court cannot be enlarged beyond what is fixed by the Constitution.
  2. All administrative expenses of the Supreme Court, including salaries of servants of the Supreme Court, are charged from the Consolidated Fund of India.
  3. Court fees charged by the Supreme Court of India form a part of the Consolidated Fund of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
4.
With reference to the Governor as a nominal executive in a state, consider the following statements:
  1. In all matters, the Governor is required to act in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers.
  2. In all matters, the advice of the Council of Ministers in the state is binding upon the Governor.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
5.
Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Prime Minister and Chief Minister:
  1. A Chief Minister must be a member of either the State Legislative Assembly or State Legislative Council at the time of appointment.
  2. The Prime Minister must be a member of either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha at the time of appointment.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?