Question - 1


With reference to National Human Rights, consider the following statements and select the incorrect statement?


a) National Human Rights Commission is a statutory multi member body consisting of a Chairperson and 4 members


b) The chairman and members of the commission are appointed by the 6 member committee constituted by the President under the leadership of the Prime Minister.


c) The work of the commission is binding in nature


d) The Commission is not authorized to inquire into any matter which has elapsed for more than one year.




Question - 2


Consider the following statements regarding Central Information Commission -


1) Central Information Commission is a constitutional body.


2) Salary allowances and other service conditions of the Chief Information Commissioner are similar to that of the Attorney General.


Which of the above given statements is/are correct?


a) 1 only


b) 2 only


c) Both 1 and 2


d) Neither 1 nor 2




Question - 3


With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission, consider the following statements;


1) The Central Vigilance Commission was constituted by a resolution passed by the Central Government in 1964 on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee to curb corruption.


2) It was given statutory status in September 2003.


Select the false statement from the options given below;


a) 1 only


b) only 2


c) Both 1 and 2


d) neither 1 nor 2




Question - 4


Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct


a) CBI was established in 1963 on the recommendation of Santhanam Commission


b) CBI is a statutory body


c) It gets its power from the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act 1946.


d) CBI acts as the National Central Bureau of Interpol in India.




Question - 5


Consider the following statements regarding the Estimate committee?


1) Post independence, it was first constituted in 1950 on the recommendation of Jawahar Lal Nehru. 


2) It consists of 30 members, 25 members from Lok Sabha and 5 members from Rajya Sabha.


3) It suggests alternative policies to bring about efficiency and economy in administration


Which of the above statements are Incorrect?


a) 1, and 2 Only


b) 3 Only


c) 2 Only


d) 1, 2, and 3




Question - 6


According to the Administrative Reforms Commission, Lokpal will be appointed by the President on the advice of


1) Chief Justice of India


2) Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha


3) Lok Sabha Speaker


4) Chairman of Rajya Sabha


Choose from the code below-


a) 1, 2, 3, 4


b) 1, 2, 3 Only


c) 1, 3, 4 Only


d) 2, 3, 4 Only




Question - 7


Consider the following statements


1) Article 263 empowers the President to establish an Inter-State Council to coordinate between the Center and the States.


2) It was established to investigate and advise on disputes between states


3) Due to being a constitutional institution, the execution and decision of disputes between the states is like a court.


Select the correct option on the basis of the above options?


a) 1 and 2 only


b) 2 and 3 only


c) 1 and 3 only


d) 1 2 and 3




Question - 8


In the context of center state relations


1) Sarkaria Commission - Inter-State Council should be formed


2) Rajamannar Committee - All India Services should be abolished.


3) Rate Commission - Reorganization of states should not be done on the basis of language only.


Select the correct option on the basis of the above options?


a) 1 and 2 only


b) 2 and 3 only


c) 1 and 3 only


d) 1, 2 and 3




Question - 9


Consider the following statements regarding no confidence motion.


1) No-confidence motion is not mentioned in the Constitution of India.


2) No-confidence motion can be passed only in Lok Sabha.


Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a) 1 only


b) only 2


c) Both 1 and 2


d) neither 1 nor 2




Question - 10


With reference to cabinet committees, consider the following statements and select the correct option.


1) Cabinet committees are not mentioned in the constitution.


2) Cabinet committees are constituted by the Prime Minister keeping in mind the need of the hour and the need of the situation.


3) If Prime Minister is a member of the committee, it is not necessary that he should be the chairman of the committee.


4) The Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is headed by the Prime Minister.


Which of the above statements is/are correct?


a) 1 and 2 only


b) 1, 2 and 3 only


c) 1, 3 and 4 only


d) 2, 3 and 4 only




Question - 11


President's rule cannot be imposed for more than one year under any circumstances, but this period can be extended up to three years, if -


a) Emergency has been declared under Article 352 of the Indian Constitution


b) The Prime Minister should request the President that the period be extended


c) The Election Commission declares that the situation is not apt to hold elections


d) If Supreme Court approves the same




Question - 12


Consider the following statement In the context of emergency.


1) The Fundamental Right of Article 19 under Article 358 is automatically suspended when emergency is declared under Article 352 on the ground of war or external aggression.


2) Fundamental rights obtained under Article 20 and 21 cannot be suspended under any circumstances.


3) Article 19 is not automatically suspended when the emergency is declared due to armed rebellion, but the President can suspend it under Article 359.


Select the correct option on the basis of the above options?


a) 1 and 2 only


b) 2 and 3 only


c) 1 and 3 only


d) 1, 2, and 3




Question - 13


Which of the following pair(s) is/are not correctly matched


a) Part 17 - Mentions the official language, in which Article 343 to 351 has been described.


b) Part 16 - Special provision has been made in respect of certain classes 


c) Part 8 - Mentions about Union Territories.


d) Part 20 - Emergency provision has been mentioned .




Question - 14


Between which of the following Articles of the Constitution, the legislative relations of the Center-State relations have been described?


a) Between Articles 243 to 255


b) Articles 256 to 263


c) Articles 268 to 293


d) Article 351 to 360




Question - 15


Which of the following is not correctly included


a) 100th Constitutional Amendment - With respect to GST


b) 103rd Constitutional Amendment - Implementation of 10% quota in jobs and education for EWS


c) 105th Constitutional Amendment - Restoring the power of the states to identify socially and educationally backward classes


d) 102nd Constitutional Amendment to give constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes.




Question - 16


Eastern Economic Forum is an international forum held each year in ____.


a) Vladivostok


b) Sochi


c) Moscow


d) St. Petersburg




Question - 17


What is the name of SpaceX's recently announced its first all-civilian, non-governmental spaceflight? 


a) Virgin Atlantic


b) Blue Sephered


c) Inspiration 4


d) Ingenuity




Question - 18


Which of the following country has created a ministry to deal with Climate change?


a) New Zealand


b) Britain


c) Germany


d) Greece




Question - 19


In which state India's first conservation reserve for Dugong will be established?


a) Tamilnadu


b) Odisha


c) Andhra Pradesh


d) Gujarat




Question - 20


What is the India's SDR quota in IMF?


a) 12.39 Billion


b) 12.57 Billion


c) 11.43 Billion


d) 11.54 Billion




Question - 21


Consider the following statement regarding 'Dhruv'.


1) India’s first satellite and ballistic missile tracking ship is Dhruv.


2) This ship will be at the heart of India’s future anti-ballistic missile capability. Such ships are operated by France, the US, the UK, Russia, and China only.


Which of the above given statement is/are correct?


a) 1 Only


b) 2 Only


c) Both 1, 2


d) Neither 1 nor 2




Question - 22


In which country recently IUCN world conservation congress 2020 was held?


a) France


b) Colombia


c) Canada


d) Thailand




Question - 23


What is the recently declared MSP of Wheat  for marketing season 2022-23? (in Rs. / quintal)


a) 2015


b) 1975


c) 2035


d) 1985




Question - 24


Consider the following statement/s regarding Vidyanjali Portal.


1) Vidyanjali portal was launched to enable community or volunteers to contribute by connecting with the government and government-aided schools of their choice directly.


2) Serving and retired teachers, scientists, government or semi government officials, self-employed & salaried professionals, retired armed forces personnel, alumni of educational institutions, homemakers and other literate person can volunteer at a school on requests.


Which of the above given statement is/are correct?


a) 1 Only


b) 2 Only


c) Both 1, 2


d) Neither 1 nor 2




Question - 25


Which Indian Railways’ Station was awarded 5-Star ‘Eat Right Station’ certification by FSSAI?


a) Indore


b) Bhopal


c) New Delhi


d) Chandigarh




ANSWERS -


1 - c


2 - c


3 - d


4 - b


5 - a


6 - c


7 - a


8 - d


9 - c


10 - a


11 - c


12 - d


13 - d


14 - a


15 - a


16 - a


17 - c


18 - d


19 - a


20 - b


21 - c


22 - a


23 - a


24 - c


25 - d