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Polity & GovernanceParliament and Legislative ProcessLegislative Process and Types of BillsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Legislative Process and Types of Bills · Parliament and Legislative Process
Related topics:: Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership

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2017 · Q1

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. 2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkPreamble and Constitutional ValuesEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Preamble and Constitutional Values · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework

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2017 · Q5

One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Directive Principles of State Policy · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:: Constitutional Amendment Procedure

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2017 · Q7

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Fundamental Rights · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles

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2017 · Q8

Which one of the following statements is correct?

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Polity & GovernanceLocal GovernanceDevolution, Local Planning and Local ElectionsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Devolution, Local Planning and Local Elections · Local Governance
Related topics:: Panchayats and Rural Local Government

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2017 · Q16

Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State PolicyMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Directive Principles of State Policy · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:: Rights, DPSP and Duties - Balance and Application

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2017 · Q17

Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function. 2. executive function. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceInternal Security and Disaster GovernanceMoney Laundering, Economic Offences and Illicit FinanceMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Money Laundering, Economic Offences and Illicit Finance · Internal Security and Disaster Governance
Related topics:: Anti-Corruption, Vigilance and Ombudsman Institutions

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2017 · Q20

With reference to the ‘Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)’, consider the following statements: 1. A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction. 2. Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government. 3. The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental DutiesMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Fundamental Duties · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:: Rights, DPSP and Duties - Balance and Application

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2017 · Q36

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkPreamble and Constitutional ValuesEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Preamble and Constitutional Values · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:: Fundamental Rights

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2017 · Q38

Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkSalient Features and Comparative ConstitutionEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Salient Features and Comparative Constitution · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:: Preamble and Constitutional Values

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2017 · Q42

Democracy’s superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet · Union Executive
Related topics:: Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership

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2017 · Q46

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesRights, DPSP and Duties - Balance and ApplicationEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Rights, DPSP and Duties - Balance and Application · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:: Fundamental Duties

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2017 · Q47

In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkPreamble and Constitutional ValuesEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Preamble and Constitutional Values · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:: Constitution Making and Constituent Assembly

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2017 · Q48

The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

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Polity & GovernanceParliament and Legislative ProcessSessions, Motions and Parliamentary ProcedureMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Sessions, Motions and Parliamentary Procedure · Parliament and Legislative Process
Related topics:: Parliamentary Committees and Oversight

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2017 · Q50

The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through 1. Adjournment motion 2. Question hour 3. Supplementary questions Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Polity & GovernanceElections and Political ProcessQualifications, Disqualifications, Delimitation and Office of ProfitEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Qualifications, Disqualifications, Delimitation and Office of Profit · Elections and Political Process
Related topics:: Electoral System, RPA and Electoral Reforms

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2017 · Q57

For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

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Polity & GovernanceElections and Political ProcessElectoral System, RPA and Electoral ReformsMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Electoral System, RPA and Electoral Reforms · Elections and Political Process
Related topics:: Speaker and Presiding Officers

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2017 · Q76

Consider the following statements: 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected. 2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker’s post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker’s to the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceInternal Security and Disaster GovernanceCybersecurity, Data Security and Critical InfrastructureMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Cybersecurity, Data Security and Critical Infrastructure · Internal Security and Disaster Governance
Related topics:: Cybersecurity, Encryption and Digital Safety

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2017 · Q85

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Polity & GovernanceElections and Political ProcessElectoral System, RPA and Electoral ReformsEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Electoral System, RPA and Electoral Reforms · Elections and Political Process
Related topics:: Fundamental Rights

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2017 · Q86

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

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Polity & GovernanceGovernance, Public Policy and Social JusticePublic Policy Design, Implementation and EvaluationEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Public Policy Design, Implementation and Evaluation · Governance, Public Policy and Social Justice
Related topics:: Education, Skills and Human Capital

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2017 · Q89

What is the aim of the programme ‘Unnat Bharat Abhiyan’?

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Polity & GovernanceElections and Political ProcessElection Commission and Election AdministrationMedium

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Election Commission and Election Administration · Elections and Political Process
Related topics:: Political Parties, Anti-Defection and Party Regulation

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2017 · Q90

Consider the following statements: 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceJudiciary and Justice SystemJudicial Review, PIL and Judicial ActivismEasy

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism · Judiciary and Justice System
Related topics:: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

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2017 · Q92

In India, Judicial Review implies

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkEmergency ProvisionsMedium

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Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Emergency Provisions · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:: State Legislature and Legislative Council

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2017 · Q96

Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State 3. Dissolution of the local bodies Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsMedium

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Tags:: Fundamental Rights · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
Related topics:: Labour Markets, Wages and Informal Work

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2017 · Q97

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetEasy

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Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet · Union Executive
Related topics:: Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership

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2017 · Q99

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkSalient Features and Comparative ConstitutionEasy

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Skill:: Concept understanding
Tags:: Salient Features and Comparative Constitution · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:: Centre-State Legislative Relations

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2017 · Q100

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

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