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Chapter: Amendment of the Constitution
51.

In which one of the following Ministries, the census organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961? [CDS 2009]

A. Health and Family Welfare
B. Home Affairs
C. Social Justice and Empowerment
D. Human Resource Development
Answer» B. Home Affairs
discuss
52.

Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, four languages were added to the languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22 ? [IAS 2008]

A. Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act
B. Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act
C. Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act
D. Constitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act
Answer» C. Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act
discuss
53.

Department of Border Management is a Department of which one of the following Union Ministries? [IAS 2008]

A. Ministry of Defence
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Shipping, Road Transport and Highways
D. Ministry of Environment and Forests
Answer» B. Ministry of Home Affairs
discuss
54.

For which one of the following reforms was a Commission set up under the Chairmanship of Veerappa Moily by the Government of India? [IAS 2008]

A. Police Reforms
B. Tax Reforms
C. Reforms in Technical Education
D. Administrative Reforms
Answer» D. Administrative Reforms
discuss
55.

Which was the Capital of Andhra State when it was made a separate State in the year 1953? [IAS 2008]

A. Guntur
B. Kurnool
C. Nellore
D. Warangal
Answer» B. Kurnool
discuss
56.

Which one of the following Union Ministries is implementing the Biodiesel Mission (as Nodal Ministry)? [IAS 2008]

A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Science and Technology
C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
D. Ministry of Rural Development
Answer» D. Ministry of Rural Development
discuss
57.

Consider the following statements with reference to the linguistic reorganization of States in independent India:
1. The separate State of Andhra for the Telugu people came into existence in 1953.
2. Jawaharlal Nehru was particularly in favour of the movement for linguistic reorganisation of States that came in the wake of the success of the Andhra movement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2008]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» A. 1 only
discuss
58.

The Constituent Assembly appointed the Linguistic Provinces Commission in the year 1948 to enquire into the desirability of linguistic provinces. Who among the following was the Head of that Commission? [IAS 2008]

A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Justice S.K. Dhar
C. Justice Fazl AIi
D. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
Answer» B. Justice S.K. Dhar
discuss
59.

Consider the following statements:
1. The Ministries/Departments of the Union Government are created by the Prime Minister.
2. The Cabinet Secretary is the Ex-officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2008]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» A. 1 only
discuss
60.

Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under which one of the following Ministries? [CDS 2008]

A. Ministry of Culture
B. Ministry of Home Affairs
C. Ministry of Human Resource Development
D. Ministry of Information and Broad casting
Answer» B. Ministry of Home Affairs
discuss
61.

In which one of the following years did the Right to Information Act come into force? [CDS 2008]

A. 2003
B. 2004
C. 2005
D. 2006
Answer» C. 2005
discuss (1)
62.

Holding a 'Bandh' was declared illegal for the first time in India by which one of the following High Courts? [CDS 2008]

A. Rajasthan High Court
B. Gujarat High Court
C. Kerala High Court
D. Maharashtra High Court
Answer» C. Kerala High Court
discuss
63.

Who among the following was the Finance Minister of India in the Interim Government during 1946-1947 ? [CDS 2008]

A. R.K. Shanrnukharn Chetty
B. John Mathai
C. Liaquat Ali Khan
D. Chintamanrao Deshmukh
Answer» A. R.K. Shanrnukharn Chetty
discuss
64.

The quarantine regulation for preventing entry of diseased plants into the country is done by which one of the following? [CDS 2008]

A. National Botanical Research Institute
B. Botanical Survey of India
C. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
D. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
Answer» C. National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources
discuss
65.

The National River Conservation Directorate is under: [Asstt Comm 2008]

A. Ministry of Agriculture
B. Ministry of Environment and Forests
C. Ministry of Earth Sciences
D. Ministry of Water Resources
Answer» B. Ministry of Environment and Forests
discuss
66.

By Convention, who of the following is the Chairman of Press Council of India? [Asstt Comm 2008]

A. An eminent journalist of India
B. A senior Civil Services Officer
C. A retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India
D. The Union Minister of Information arid Broadcasting
Answer» C. A retired Judge of the Supreme Court of India
discuss
67.

Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Councils of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that State, respectively? [IAS 2007]

A. 91st
B. 93rd
C. 95th
D. 97th
Answer» A. 91st
discuss
68.

Consider the following statements:
1. In India, the legislation passed by the Parliament is subject to judicial review.
2. The Constitution of India lays down the mechanism for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2007]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
discuss
69.

Consider the following statements:
1. There is no provision in the Constitution of India to encourage equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
2. The Constitution of India does not define backward classes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [IAS 2006]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2
discuss
70.

Consider the following statements in respect of protection of copyright in India
I. Copyright is a legal right given to creators of literacy, dramatic, musical and artistic works and produces of cinematograph films and sound recordings.
II. Copyright protects only the expression and not the ideas. There is no copyright in an idea.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009]

A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
Answer» C. Both I and II
discuss
71.

Which one among the following commissions was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? [IAS 2006]

A. University Grants Commission
B. National Human Rights Commission
C. Election Commission
D. Central Vigilance Commission
Answer» C. Election Commission
discuss
72.

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? [IAS 2006]

A. States Reorganisation Act : Andhra Pradesh
B. Treaty of Yandabu: Asom
C. State of Bilaspur :Himachal Pradesh
D. Year 1966: Gujarat becomes a State
Answer» D. Year 1966: Gujarat becomes a State
discuss
73.

Consider the following statements:
1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age group by the State was made a Fundamental Right by the 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India.
2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas.
3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India.
Which of the statements given above are correct? [IAS 2006]

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 3
Answer» C. 2 and 3
discuss
74.

Which of the following statements is/are not violative of the principle of federalism? [NDA 2010]
1. The President of India takes over administration of provinces under the emergency
2. The Parliament of India has exclusive power to make any law with respect to any matter not enumerated in the Concurrent list of State list.
3. The distribution of powers between the Union and provinces is done through three different lists enumerated in the Constitution of India.

A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3
Answer» C. 3 only
discuss
75.

Which one of the following can be provided under RTI Act, 2005? [CDS 2010]

A. Information leading to incitement of an offense
B. Information leading to disclosure that may constitute contempt of court
C. Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual property
D. Information relating to Cabinet Papers recording deliberations of Council of Ministers
Answer» C. Conditional disclosure relating to information on intellectual property
discuss
76.

According to the Constitution (Fifty Second Amendment) Act 1985 asamended in 2003, a legislator attracts disqualification under the Tenth Schedule if
1. he voluntarily gives up the membership of the party on whose ticket he was elected.
2. he votes or abstains from voting contrary to any direction issued by his political party.
3. as a result of split, less than one third of the members formed a new group or party in the house.
4. a member who has been elected as an independent member joins any political party.
Select the correct answer using the code given below [CDS 2009]

A. II and III
B. I, II and IV
C. I and III
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» D. I, II, III and IV
discuss
77.

The National Commission for Women was created by [CDS 2012]

A. an amendment in the Constitution of India
B. a decision of the Union Cabinet
C. an Act passed by the Parliament
D. an order of the President of India
Answer» C. an Act passed by the Parliament
discuss
78.

Which one of the following States has granted Sanskrit language the status of the second official language of the State? [UP PCS 2011]

A. Bihar
B. Chhattisgarh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand
Answer» D. Uttarakhand
discuss
79.

Which of the following condition/conditions must be fulfilled by the NRIs to be eligible to vote in elections in India?
1. They must be physically present in their place of origin to exercise their franchise.
2. NRIs whether they have acquired citizenship of other countries or not are eligible to vote
3. Eligible NRIs have to register by filling up form 6-A with electoral registration office.
Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UP PCS 2011]

A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 2 only
D. 3 only
Answer» B. 1 and 3 only
discuss
80.

There are different arguments given in favour of power sharing in a democratic political system. Which one of the following is not one of them? [CDS 2011]

A. It reduces conflict among different communities
B. Majority community does not impose its will on others
C. Since all are affected by the policies of the government, they should be consulted in the governance of the country
D. It speeds up the decision making process and improves the chances of unity of the country
Answer» B. Majority community does not impose its will on others
discuss
81.

The song 'Jana-Gana-Mana' composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore was first published in January 1912under the title of [CPO SI 2010]

A. Jay He
B. Rashtra Jagriti
C. Bharat Vidhata
D. Matribhoomi
Answer» C. Bharat Vidhata
discuss
82.

Who is the head of the National Defence Committee? [BPSC 2011]

A. Home Minister
B. Prime Minister
C. President
D. Vice-President
Answer» A. Home Minister
discuss
83.

In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to ?
1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.
2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.
3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister's 15-Point Programme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CSAT 2011]

A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer» C. 1 and 3 only
discuss
84.

Consider the following events:
1. Fourth general elections in India
2. Formation of Haryana State
3. Mysore named as Karnataka
4. Meghalaya and Tripura
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above? [IAS 2004]

A. 2, 1, 4, 3
B. 4, 3, 2, 1
C. 2, 3, 4, 1
D. 4, 1, 2, 3
Answer» A. 2, 1, 4, 3
discuss
85.

Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

A. Emergency due to war declared for the first time - 1. October1962
B. Lok Sabha held its first sitting - 2. May 1952
C. Sarkaria Commission set up - 3. June 1983
D. National Commission for Minorities set up - 4. April 1980
Answer» D. National Commission for Minorities set up - 4. April 1980
discuss
86.

Which one of the following is not an independent Department under the Government of India? [CDS 2009]

A. Department of Atomic Energy
B. Department of Bio-Technology
C. Department of space
D. Planning Commission
Answer» A. Department of Atomic Energy
discuss
87.

Which of the following is correctly matched?

A. 1960- Third general elections in India
B. 1958-Bombay bifurcated into Maharashtra and Gujarat
C. 1966-lndira Gandhi became Prime Minister
D. 1970-Nationalisation of banks
Answer» C. 1966-lndira Gandhi became Prime Minister
discuss
88.

Why is the year 1952 important in Indian History ?

A. States Reorganisation Act was passed
B. Haryana State was split
C. First official census in India was held
D. First general elections to the Lok Sabha were held
Answer» D. First general elections to the Lok Sabha were held
discuss
89.

The Sarkaria Commission has:
I. Favoured the implementation of the three-language formula.
II. Turned down the/demand for the abolition of the office of the Governor.
III. Favoured liberal use of Article 356 of the Constitution in the interest of the country's integrity.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. I, II and III
Answer» C. I and II
discuss
90.

Which one of the following is/are all-India services?
I. Indian Administrative Service
II. Indian Foreign Service
III. Indian Police Service
IV. Indian Defence Service

A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II, III and IV
D. I, II, III and IV
Answer» B. I and III
discuss
91.

The Constitution envisages:

A. two types of civil services-administrative and police
B. two types of civil services-Indian and Provincial
C. three types of civil services-all- India, Central and regional
D. three types of civil services-all- India, Central and State
Answer» D. three types of civil services-all- India, Central and State
discuss
92.

An aggrieved public servant of the Union can challenge the decisions of the Administrative Tribunal:

A. before the Supreme Court
B. before the High Court
C. before both (a) and (b)
D. before no court of law
Answer» A. before the Supreme Court
discuss
93.

Which of the following is/are instance(s) of violation of human rights?
1. A person was detained by the security forces while going for casting vote in Parliamentary Election.
2. A civilian was killed by the army while undertaking combing operation. [NDA 2010]

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer» C. Both 1 and 2
discuss
94.

The President of USA is elected after every:

A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 6 years
Answer» B. 4 years
discuss
95.

Territorial waters of India extends upto how many nautical miles? [IFS 1989]

A. 8
B. 12
C. 18
D. 22
Answer» B. 12
discuss
96.

Which is the highest ranking post among the following?

A. Chief of the Air Staff
B. Judge of the Supreme Court
C. Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer» D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
discuss
97.

The State having the largest population of scheduled castes is :

A. Rajasthan
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer» D. Uttar Pradesh
discuss
98.

Which of the following countries has the briefest Constitution in the world?

A. France
B. USA
C. UK
D. Canada
Answer» B. USA
discuss
99.

Who was made the Home Minister when Jawaharlal Nehru formed the Interim Government in 1946 ? [Asstt Grade 1995]

A. Baldev Singh
B. Sardar Patel
C. Mohd. Ali Jinnah
D. Liaqat Ali Khan
Answer» B. Sardar Patel
discuss
100.

In which of the following States, no tribe has been declared as 'Scheduled' by the President? [IFS 1993]

A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Haryana
D. Bihar
Answer» C. Haryana
discuss

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