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Prelims 2018

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Polity & GovernanceParliament and Legislative ProcessParliament Composition, Houses and MembershipMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership · Parliament and Legislative Process
Related topics:
Political Parties, Anti-Defection and Party Regulation

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2018 · Q1

Prelims 2018, question 1: Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership

Consider the following statements: 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969. 3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkParts, Schedules, Articles and Constitutional TerminologyMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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Parts, Schedules, Articles and Constitutional Terminology · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
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Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism

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2018 · Q5

Prelims 2018, question 5: Parts, Schedules, Articles and Constitutional Terminology

Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceGovernance, Public Policy and Social JusticeE-Governance and Digital Public InfrastructureMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Fact recall
Tags:
E-Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure · Governance, Public Policy and Social Justice
Related topics:
Citizenship

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2018 · Q12

Prelims 2018, question 12: E-Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure

Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile. 2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework

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2018 · Q14

Prelims 2018, question 14: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?

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Polity & GovernanceGovernance, Public Policy and Social JusticeE-Governance and Digital Public InfrastructureMedium (editorial estimate)
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Concept understanding
Tags:
E-Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure · Governance, Public Policy and Social Justice
Related topics:
Internet of Things, Sensors and Smart Systems

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2018 · Q17

Prelims 2018, question 17: E-Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure

The identity platform 'Aadhaar' provides open "Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)". What does it imply? 1. It can be integrated into any electronic device. 2. Online authentication using iris is possible. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceParliament and Legislative ProcessParliamentary Committees and OversightMedium (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
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Fact recall
Tags:
Parliamentary Committees and Oversight · Parliament and Legislative Process

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2018 · Q20

Prelims 2018, question 20: Parliamentary Committees and Oversight

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?

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Polity & GovernanceParliament and Legislative ProcessLegislative Process and Types of BillsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Legislative Process and Types of Bills · Parliament and Legislative Process
Related topics:
Budget and Financial Procedure

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2018 · Q31

Prelims 2018, question 31: Legislative Process and Types of Bills

Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePresident - Election, Term and RemovalMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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President - Election, Term and Removal · Union Executive

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2018 · Q32

Prelims 2018, question 32: President - Election, Term and Removal

With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State. 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceGovernance, Public Policy and Social JusticeE-Governance and Digital Public InfrastructureMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
Tags:
E-Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure · Governance, Public Policy and Social Justice
Related topics:
Data Systems, Cloud and Edge Computing

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2018 · Q36

Prelims 2018, question 36: E-Governance and Digital Public Infrastructure

Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of “Digital India” Plan of the Government of India? 1. Formation of India’s own Internet companies like China did. 2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries. 3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Polity & GovernanceState Government and FederalismState Legislature and Legislative CouncilMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Tags:
State Legislature and Legislative Council · State Government and Federalism
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Speaker and Presiding Officers

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2018 · Q39

Prelims 2018, question 39: State Legislature and Legislative Council

Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly. 2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:
Fundamental Rights

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2018 · Q40

Prelims 2018, question 40: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?

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Polity & GovernanceState Government and FederalismGovernor - Appointment, Powers, Discretion and ImmunityMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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Governor - Appointment, Powers, Discretion and Immunity · State Government and Federalism

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2018 · Q41

Prelims 2018, question 41: Governor - Appointment, Powers, Discretion and Immunity

Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of LawMedium (editorial estimate)
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Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
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Fundamental Rights

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2018 · Q45

Prelims 2018, question 45: Basic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law"? 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality before law 3. People's responsibility to the Government 4. Liberty and civil rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkEmergency ProvisionsEasy (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
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Emergency Provisions · Constitutional Philosophy and Framework
Related topics:
Centre-State Legislative Relations

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2018 · Q53

Prelims 2018, question 53: Emergency Provisions

If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then

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Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesFundamental RightsMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fundamental Rights · Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles
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Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism

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2018 · Q92

Prelims 2018, question 92: Fundamental Rights

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement?

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