1. Consider the following statements :
1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill
2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correctly?
A.1 only
B.1 and 2 only
C.2 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3
2. The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from:
A. The President of India
B. The Parliament of India
C. The Prime Minister of India
D. The Union Finance Minister
3. Consider the following statements :
1. Article 81 deals with the Composition of the Lok Sabha
2. Article 84 of the Constitution lays down the qualifications for membership of Parliament
3. Under Article 75(3), the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible before the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correctly?
A.1 only
B.1 and 2 only
C.2 and 3 only
D.1, 2 and 3
4. The term of the Lok Sabha:
A. cannot be extended under any circumstances
B. can be extended by six months at a time
C. can be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
D. can be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency
5. With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements
1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die, but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session.
3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India, who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. 3 only
6. Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. consists of not more than 25 members of the Lok Sabha
2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government
3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 and 3 only
C. 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
7.Consider the following statements:
1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.
2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
8. Consider the following statements
1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State 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?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
9. Consider the following statements:
1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State.
2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
10.Consider the following statements:
1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
2. The Governor of State nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council of that particular State.
Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?
A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
11. Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State
3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory
4. A dispute between two or more States
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 3 and 4
12. Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
A. The President of India
B. The Prime Minister of India
C. The Lok Sabha Secretariat
D. The Supreme Court of India
13. According to the Constitution of India, the term ‘District Judge’ shall not include:
A. chief presidency magistrate
B. sessions judge
C. tribunal judge
D. the chief judge of a small cause court
14. Who is known as the father of Panchayati Raj in India?
A. Balwant Rai Mehta
B. L M Singhvi
C. P K Thungon
D. None of the above
15.Consider the following statements :
1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-election.
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 2 only
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 3 only
