UPSC Prelims Test Series 2021 MCQs from Polity, Constitution & Governance - Video 2 Rau's IAS
- Executive
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- Judiciary
- Centre State Relations
- Panchayati Raj
- Schedules
- Constitutional Bodies
[{"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which one of the following statements is correct? <strong>(2013)</strong></p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83ac97737d40fe65bc980", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>In India, the same ‘person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time.</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ac97737d40fe65bc981", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ac97737d40fe65bc982", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post.</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ac97737d40fe65bc983", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support.</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83ac97737d40fe65bc97f"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which of the following falls/fall under the discretionary powers of the Governor?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The appointment of the Chief Minister, when neither a single party, nor a combination of the parties emerges from the election with a clear majority.</li>\n<li>With regard to making a report to the President under Article 352.</li>\n<li>The reservation of the Bills for the consideration of the President.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83ae37737d40fe65bc986", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ae37737d40fe65bc987", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ae37737d40fe65bc988", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ae37737d40fe65bc989", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83ae37737d40fe65bc985"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements <strong>(2013)</strong></p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.</li>\n<li>The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.</li>\n<li>The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83b0b7737d40feb128091", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b0b7737d40feb128092", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b0b7737d40feb128093", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b0b7737d40feb128094", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83b0b7737d40feb128090"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The President of India is a part of the Parliament of India.</li>\n<li>The Constitution of India vests the executive power of the Union formally in the President.</li>\n<li>The President can be removed from the office only by the Parliament by following the procedure for impeachment.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83b237737d40fe65bc98c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b237737d40fe65bc98d", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b237737d40fe65bc98e", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b237737d40fe65bc98f", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83b237737d40fe65bc98b"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct? (2018)</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83b3b7737d40feb128098", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>A bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions relating to imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax.</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b3b7737d40feb128099", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>A Money Bill has provisions for the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India.</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b3b7737d40feb12809a", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>A Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of moneys out of the Contingency Fund of India.</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b3b7737d40feb12809b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>A Money Bill deals with the regulation of borrowing of money or giving of any guarantee by the Government of India.</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83b3b7737d40feb128097"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about the Money Bill:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>There cannot be any judicial review of the Speaker's decision to qualify a Bill as a Money Bill.</li>\n<li>A Money Bill can only be introduced in the Lok Sabha.</li>\n<li>Joint sitting cannot be called for passing of the Money Bill.</li>\n<li>The President cannot return a Money Bill for the reconsideration of the Houses.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83b557737d40fe65bc995", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b557737d40fe65bc996", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b557737d40fe65bc997", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2, 3 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b557737d40fe65bc998", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 3 and 4 only</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83b557737d40fe65bc994"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83b5f9a1a110519aa4df5", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>The Committee on Public Accounts</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b5f9a1a110519aa4df6", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>The Committee on Estimates</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b5f9a1a110519aa4df7", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>The Committee on Public Undertakings</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b5f9a1a110519aa4df8", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>The Committee on Petitions</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83b5f9a1a110519aa4df4"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements about the Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts</p>\n<ol>\n<li>It consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha</li>\n<li>It scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government</li>\n<li>It examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83b717737d40feb1280a0", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b717737d40feb1280a1", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b717737d40feb1280a2", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b717737d40feb1280a3", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83b717737d40feb12809f"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Estimates Committee?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>All the members if this Committee are from the Lok Sabha only.</li>\n<li>It examines the budget estimates before they are voted upon by the Parliament.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83b769a1a110519aa4dfb", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b769a1a110519aa4dfc", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b769a1a110519aa4dfd", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83b769a1a110519aa4dfe", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83b769a1a110519aa4dfa"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its (2014)</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83ba49a1a110519aa4e01", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>advisory jurisdiction</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ba49a1a110519aa4e02", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>appellate jurisdiction</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ba49a1a110519aa4e03", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>original jurisdiction</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83ba49a1a110519aa4e04", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>writ jurisdiction</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83ba49a1a110519aa4e00"}, {"explanation": "<p>No Explanation Added</p>", "question": "<p>Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (2012)</p>\n<ol>\n<li>A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States</li>\n<li>A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State</li>\n<li>A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory</li>\n<li>A dispute between two or more States</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83bba7737d40feb1280a7", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bba7737d40feb1280a8", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bba7737d40feb1280a9", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bba7737d40feb1280aa", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>3 and 4 only</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83bba7737d40feb1280a6"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which of the following statements are correct?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Habeas Corpus is a writ issued by the court to bring before the court a person from illegal custody.</li>\n<li>By using the writ of Mandamus, the court may order the public officials to perform their legal duties.</li>\n<li>By the writ of Quo Warranto, the court may strike off an order passed by any official of the government, local body or a statutory body.</li>\n<li>Certiorari is a writ issued to a person who authorized to occupy a public office to step down from that office.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83bc39a1a110519aa4e07", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bc39a1a110519aa4e08", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bc39a1a110519aa4e09", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bc39a1a110519aa4e0a", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 4 only</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83bc39a1a110519aa4e06"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which of the following statements are correct?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The original jurisdiction of a High Court includes the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights, the settlement of the disputes relating to the election to the Union and the State Legislatures, and the jurisdiction over the revenue matters.</li>\n<li>Its appellate jurisdiction extends to both the civil and the criminal matters.</li>\n<li>In the civil matters, the High Court is a Second Appeal Court only.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83bfe9a1a110519aa4e0f", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bfe9a1a110519aa4e10", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bfe9a1a110519aa4e11", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83bfe9a1a110519aa4e12", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83bfe9a1a110519aa4e0e"}, {"explanation": "<p>No Explanation Added</p>", "question": "<p>Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (2012)</p>\n<ol>\n<li>A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States</li>\n<li>A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State</li>\n<li>A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory</li>\n<li>A dispute between two or more States</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83c0e7737d40feb1280ae", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c0e7737d40feb1280af", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c0e7737d40feb1280b0", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c0e7737d40feb1280b1", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>3 and 4 only</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83c0e7737d40feb1280ad"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements regarding the Union-State relations in India:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The Parliament may legislate on the State Subjects in some special cases.</li>\n<li>Even without the request of two or more states, the Parliament can legislate on the State Issue.</li>\n<li>The failure of a state to give effect to any of the directives of the Union may lead to a declaration of constitutional breakdown in the state.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83c2d9a1a110519aa4e16", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c2d9a1a110519aa4e17", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c2d9a1a110519aa4e18", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c2d9a1a110519aa4e19", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83c2d9a1a110519aa4e15"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties (2013)</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83c407737d40feb1280b4", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>with the consent of all the States</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c407737d40feb1280b5", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>with the consent of the majority of States</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c407737d40feb1280b6", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>with the consent of the States concerned</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c407737d40feb1280b7", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>without the consent of any State</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83c407737d40feb1280b3"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which of the following are the features of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>A three-tier system of Panchayati Raj for all states having a population of over 20 lakh.</li>\n<li>Reservation of the seats for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes and the women only.</li>\n<li>To appoint State Finance Commission to make recommendations regarding the financial powers of the Panchayats.</li>\n<li>To constitute District Planning Committee to prepare a draft development plan for the district as a whole.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83c609a1a1105336161f7", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c609a1a1105336161f8", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 3 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c609a1a1105336161f9", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c609a1a1105336161fa", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2, 3 and 4</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83c609a1a1105336161f6"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? (2011)</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Constitution of District Planning Committees.</li>\n<li>State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.</li>\n<li>Establishment of State Finance Commissions.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the codes given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83c727737d40fe65bc99f", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c727737d40fe65bc9a0", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c727737d40fe65bc9a1", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c727737d40fe65bc9a2", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83c727737d40fe65bc99e"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void? (2019)</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83c7b9a1a1105336161fe", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Third Schedule</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c7b9a1a1105336161ff", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>Fifth Schedule</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c7b9a1a110533616200", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Ninth Schedule</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83c7b9a1a110533616201", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Twelfth Schedule</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83c7b9a1a1105336161fd"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Consider the following statements Attorney General of India can (2013)</p>\n<ol>\n<li>take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha</li>\n<li>be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha</li>\n<li>speak in the Lok Sabha</li>\n<li>vote in the Lok Sabha</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83cb89a1a110519aa4e52", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83cb89a1a110519aa4e53", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 4 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83cb89a1a110519aa4e54", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83cb89a1a110519aa4e55", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83cb89a1a110519aa4e51"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Fifth and the Sixth Schedule Areas?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Unlike the provisions of the Sixth Schedule, the legislative and the judicial powers are denied to the Fifth Schedule Areas.</li>\n<li>The Tribes Advisory Councils, established under the provision of the Fifth Schedule, are given the financial power for preparing budget for themselves.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83cbf7737d40feb1280bc", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83cbf7737d40feb1280bd", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83cbf7737d40feb1280be", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Both 1 and 2</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83cbf7737d40feb1280bf", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Neither 1 nor 2</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83cbf7737d40feb1280bb"}, {"explanation": "", "question": "<p>Which of the following statements are correct about the Attorney General for India?</p>\n<ol>\n<li>The President can appoint a person, who is qualified to be a Supreme Court judge, as the Attorney General for India.</li>\n<li>He has the right of audience in all the courts in the country.</li>\n<li>He holds the office at the pleasure of the President.</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below:</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5fd83d007737d40fe65bc9a5", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83d007737d40fe65bc9a6", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83d007737d40fe65bc9a7", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5fd83d007737d40fe65bc9a8", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1, 2 and 3</p>"}], "question_id": "5fd83d007737d40fe65bc9a4"}]
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