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These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BA Sociology) , Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (BA Philosophy) , Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA Economics) , Bachelor of Arts in English (BA English) , Bachelor of Arts in History (BA History) .
| 51. |
Up to what age do the members of the SPSC serve in office? |
| A. | 65 years |
| B. | 62 years |
| C. | 58 years |
| D. | 65 years |
| Answer» B. 62 years | |
| 52. |
Who appoints the Chairman and members of the UPSC? |
| A. | president |
| B. | prime minister |
| C. | parliament |
| D. | supreme court |
| Answer» A. president | |
| 53. |
A member of a Public Service Commission shall hold office for a term of years. |
| A. | 2 years |
| B. | 5 years |
| C. | 8 years |
| D. | 6years |
| Answer» D. 6years | |
| 54. |
When was the first Public Service Commission set up in India? |
| A. | 1919 |
| B. | 1926 |
| C. | 1935 |
| D. | 1948 |
| Answer» B. 1926 | |
| 55. |
By which article of the Indian Constitution can the Rajya Sabha create a new All India Service? |
| A. | art. 311 |
| B. | art. 316 |
| C. | art.312 |
| D. | art. 314 |
| Answer» C. art.312 | |
| 56. |
Which of the following is not a State Service? |
| A. | education service |
| B. | agriculture service |
| C. | co-operative service |
| D. | postal service |
| Answer» D. postal service | |
| 57. |
Under which Act was the Federal Public Service Commission set up? |
| A. | goi.act,1935 |
| B. | goi.act, 1909 |
| C. | india independence act, 1947 |
| D. | goi.act, 1919 |
| Answer» D. goi.act, 1919 | |
| 58. |
What is GST Bill officially called? |
| A. | the constitution (one hundred and twenty-second amendment) bill, 2014 |
| B. | the constitution (one hundred and thirty-second amendment) bill, 2014 |
| C. | the constitution (one hundred and twenty-second amendment) bill, 2016 |
| D. | the constitution (one hundred and thirty -second amendment) bill, 2016 |
| Answer» A. the constitution (one hundred and twenty-second amendment) bill, 2014 | |
| 59. |
How many members constitute the UPSC apart from the Chairman? |
| A. | nine |
| B. | eight |
| C. | ten |
| D. | eleven |
| Answer» B. eight | |
| 60. |
Name the authority to which the members of the SPSC submit their resignation? |
| A. | governor |
| B. | chief minister |
| C. | legislature |
| D. | council of ministers |
| Answer» A. governor | |
| 61. |
To which authority do the members of the UPSC submit their resignation? |
| A. | parliament |
| B. | prime minister |
| C. | president |
| D. | cabinet |
| Answer» C. president | |
| 62. |
The expenses of the UPSC are charged on the . |
| A. | contingency fund of india |
| B. | consolidated fund of the state |
| C. | consolidated fund of india |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. consolidated fund of india | |
| 63. |
Which authority has the power to appoint a Joint Public Service Commission for two or more states? |
| A. | parliament |
| B. | prime minister |
| C. | governor |
| D. | president |
| Answer» D. president | |
| 64. |
The functions of the UPSC can be categorized into two- . |
| A. | advisory & legal |
| B. | advisory & administrative |
| C. | advisory & political |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. advisory & administrative | |
| 65. |
Name the important constitutional authority which audits the accounts of the Union government and the state governments? |
| A. | attorney general |
| B. | comptroller & auditor general |
| C. | finance commission |
| D. | finance minister |
| Answer» B. comptroller & auditor general | |
| 66. |
The expenses of the SPSC are charged on the . |
| A. | contingency fund of india |
| B. | consolidated fund of the state |
| C. | consolidated fund of india |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. consolidated fund of the state | |
| 67. |
In India residuary powers of legislation are vested in the . |
| A. | prime minister |
| B. | union parliament |
| C. | president |
| D. | council of ministers |
| Answer» B. union parliament | |
| 68. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Inter State Council? |
| A. | art.263 |
| B. | art.123 |
| C. | art.326 |
| D. | art.223 |
| Answer» A. art.263 | |
| 69. |
The legislative relations between the Centre and the states are included in Part of the Indian Constitution. |
| A. | part iii |
| B. | part iv |
| C. | part xi |
| D. | part xii |
| Answer» C. part xi | |
| 70. |
In which Schedule of the Indian Constitution is the Union List, State List and the Concurrent List included? |
| A. | second schedule |
| B. | tenth schedule |
| C. | eighth schedule |
| D. | seventh schedule |
| Answer» D. seventh schedule | |
| 71. |
The matters related to relations are specified in Part XII of the Constitution. |
| A. | legislative |
| B. | administrative |
| C. | financial |
| D. | judicial |
| Answer» C. financial | |
| 72. |
The powers of legislation on the items mentioned in the Union list is vested in the- |
| A. | union parliament |
| B. | legislative council |
| C. | legislative assembly |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. union parliament | |
| 73. |
Who described the Indian Constitution as Quasi- Federal? |
| A. | myron weiner |
| B. | k.c.wheare |
| C. | b.r.ambedkar |
| D. | d.basu |
| Answer» B. k.c.wheare | |
| 74. |
The Constitution declares India to be a----- |
| A. | federal state |
| B. | provincial state |
| C. | union of states |
| D. | quasi federal |
| Answer» C. union of states | |
| 75. |
There are sixty six subjects included in the . |
| A. | union list |
| B. | concurrent list |
| C. | state list |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. state list | |
| 76. |
The Inter State Council is established by the President- |
| A. | to settle disputes between states |
| B. | to distribute income between the states |
| C. | to cooperate in planning for the states |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. to settle disputes between states | |
| 77. |
In Indian federation who has got the power to include a new State in the Union? |
| A. | president |
| B. | parliament |
| C. | prime minister |
| D. | council of ministers |
| Answer» B. parliament | |
| 78. |
The Governor’s Ordinance making power is given in _ |
| A. | art.123 |
| B. | art. 231 |
| C. | art. 213 |
| D. | art.312 |
| Answer» C. art. 213 | |
| 79. |
The Indian federal structure with a strong centre is on the pattern of |
| A. | australia |
| B. | ireland |
| C. | u.s.a |
| D. | canada |
| Answer» D. canada | |
| 80. |
Which of the following is a Concurrent subject? |
| A. | education |
| B. | health |
| C. | police |
| D. | agriculture |
| Answer» A. education | |
| 81. |
Defense, armed forces and foreign affairs are items included in the |
| A. | state list |
| B. | concurrent list |
| C. | union list |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. union list | |
| 82. |
The provision for Contingency Fund is given in Article of the Constitution. |
| A. | art.263 |
| B. | art.123 |
| C. | art.267 |
| D. | art.223 |
| Answer» C. art.267 | |
| 83. |
How many subjects are included in the Union List? |
| A. | 47 |
| B. | 66 |
| C. | 85 |
| D. | 97 |
| Answer» D. 97 | |
| 84. |
In which federation there is no provision for Concurrent List? |
| A. | india |
| B. | australia |
| C. | usa |
| D. | canada |
| Answer» C. usa | |
| 85. |
The President constitutes the Finance Commission vide Article of the Constitution. |
| A. | art.202 |
| B. | art.172 |
| C. | art. 275 |
| D. | art. 280 |
| Answer» D. art. 280 | |
| 86. |
Concurrent List is added in our Constitution on the pattern of the . |
| A. | canadian constitution |
| B. | australian constitution |
| C. | irish constitution |
| D. | american constitution |
| Answer» B. australian constitution | |
| 87. |
There are subjects in the Concurrent List. |
| A. | 47 |
| B. | 66 |
| C. | 85 |
| D. | 97 |
| Answer» A. 47 | |
| 88. |
Who appoints the Chairman and members of the Finance Commission? |
| A. | prime minister |
| B. | union parliament |
| C. | president |
| D. | council of ministers |
| Answer» C. president | |
| 89. |
When was the Inter State Council constituted? |
| A. | june 1983 |
| B. | may 1990 |
| C. | october 1990 |
| D. | july 1984 |
| Answer» B. may 1990 | |
| 90. |
Which of the following is not a State source of revenue? |
| A. | taxes on agricultural income |
| B. | taxes on building and land |
| C. | taxes on vehicles |
| D. | taxes on non agriculture income |
| Answer» D. taxes on non agriculture income | |
| 91. |
On which date was the Sarkaria Commission formally constituted? |
| A. | 9th june 1983 |
| B. | 30th july 1983 |
| C. | 11th may 1985 |
| D. | 15th march 1986 |
| Answer» A. 9th june 1983 | |
| 92. |
Provision for setting up of an Inter State Commerce Commission is given in- |
| A. | art. 263 |
| B. | art.269 |
| C. | art. 280 |
| D. | art.307 |
| Answer» D. art.307 | |
| 93. |
Who among the following was not a member of the Sarkaria Commission? |
| A. | r.s.sarkaria |
| B. | s.r.sen |
| C. | dinesh goswami |
| D. | b.shivaraman |
| Answer» C. dinesh goswami | |
| 94. |
Sarkaria Commission was appointed in the regime of- |
| A. | morarji desai |
| B. | indira gandhi |
| C. | rajiv gandhi |
| D. | v.p.singh |
| Answer» B. indira gandhi | |
| 95. |
Grass root democracy is related to |
| A. | ethnic politics. |
| B. | inter-state council. |
| C. | panchayati raj. |
| D. | regional politics. |
| Answer» C. panchayati raj. | |
| 96. |
Which Article of the DPSP refers to village panchayats? |
| A. | art.22 |
| B. | art.72 |
| C. | art.14 |
| D. | art.40 |
| Answer» D. art.40 | |
| 97. |
In which year was the Community Development Programme launched? |
| A. | 1950 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1958 |
| D. | 1962 |
| Answer» B. 1952 | |
| 98. |
Panchayati Raj System is related to – |
| A. | democratic decentralization |
| B. | political centralization |
| C. | judicial centralization |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» A. democratic decentralization | |
| 99. |
The 73rd Amendment Act envisages the as the foundation of the Panchayati Raj system. |
| A. | ward sabha |
| B. | grama sabha |
| C. | zilla parishad |
| D. | block panchayat |
| Answer» B. grama sabha | |
| 100. |
The State Reorganization Act was enacted in the year- |
| A. | 1947 |
| B. | 1950 |
| C. | 1954 |
| D. | 1956 |
| Answer» D. 1956 | |
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