1. Arrange the following offices in the order 4.

Consider the following statements regarding

given in the table of precedence.
the executive powers of the Union
1. Chief Justice of India
2. Chairperson of the UPSC government:
3. Cabinet Secretary 1. It has complete executive authority over
Select the correct answer using the code
the concurrent subjects.
given below.
(a) 1-2-3 2. The executive power of the Centre
(b) 1-3-2 extends to the whole of India in the
(c) 3-1-2
(d) 3-2-1 matters of any treaty or agreement.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. With reference to Asiatic Lion, consider the
correct?
following statements:
1. It is listed as 'vulnerable' by the (a) 1 only
International Union for Conservation (b) 2 only
of Nature's (IUCN) Red List of
(c) Both 1 and 2
Threatened Species.
2. At present, Gir National Park in Gujarat (d) Neither 1 nor 2
is the only natural habitat of the Asiatic
lion.
Which of the statements given above is/are 5. Consider the following statements:
correct? Statement I: The weak finances of local
(a) 1 only
government are an obstacle to achieving true
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 fiscal federalism in India.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Statement II: The local governments' tax

3. Consider the following statements: collection and taxation powers are

1. The Council of Ministers must always insufficient.
exist to advise the governor, even after
Which one of the following is correct in
the dissolution of the state legislative
assembly. respect of the above statements?
2. The governor has to act always on the (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
aid and advice of the council of
correct and Statement-II is the correct
ministers in the exercise of his powers
and functions. explanation for Statement-I
3. Wherever the Constitution requires the
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
satisfaction of the governor, the
satisfaction is of the governor not of the correct and Statement-II is not the correct
council of ministers. explanation for Statement-I
Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only incorrect
(b) 1 only (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(c) 2 and 3 only
is correct
(d) 1 and 2 only
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6. Which of the following expenditures are 9. Under what circumstances can a seat in the
charged upon the Consolidated Fund of Indian Parliament be vacated?
India? 1. If the MP disobeys the directives of their
1. Salaries and allowances of the President party on a vote.
and Vice President
2. If an MP is absent from all parliamentary
2. Salaries and pensions of the judges of the
meetings for over 90 days with
Supreme Court
permission.
3. Debt charges for which the Government
of India is liable 3. Disqualification of an convicted MP
4. Pensions of the Members of Parliament regardless of his term of imprisonment.
5. Administrative expenses of the Office of 4. If an MP's election is declared void by a
the CAG and Election Commission of competent court.
India. Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
below. (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2, and 4 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(b) 1, 2, and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(c) 3, 4, and 5 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5

7. Consider the following cases: 10. Consider the following scenarios:

1. Reservation of a bill for the consideration 1. An elected Member of the Parliament
of the President. from Party A (party in power) becomes
2. Recommendation for the imposition of
disillusioned with the party leadership.
the President’s Rule in the state.
He openly criticizes the party’s policies
3. Dismissal of the council of ministers
and decisions. Eventually, he decides to
when it cannot prove the confidence of
the state legislative assembly. join Party B, which is in opposition.
In how many of the above cases the Governor 2. After a closely contested election, no
enjoys situational (not mentioned in the single party secures a clear majority in the
Indian Constitution) discretionary power? house. Party C, with the support of
(a) Only one independent MPs, forms the government.
(b) Only two However, during a crucial floor test, two
(c) All three independent MPs vote against Party C,
(d) None
leading to its defeat.
8. Consider the following states: 3. A cabinet minister in the central
1. Maharastra government, belonging to Party Z,
2. Madhya Pradesh disagrees with a major policy decision.
3. Bihar He publicly expresses dissent and refuses
4. Chattisgarh to follow the party whip during a crucial
5. Odisha
vote in Parliament.
In which of the above states the constitution
On how many of the above scenarios does
provides that there should be a Tribal Welfare
anti-defection law apply?
Minister in the Council of Ministers?
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only (a) Only one
(b) 2, 4 and 5 only (b) Only two
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only (c) All three
(d) 1, 3 and 5 only (d) None
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11. Consider the following statements with 14. Which of the following statements is correct
respect to the Attorney General of India: regarding the Governor’s power to make
1. Like the United Kingdom, the Attorney ordinances?
(a) The Governor cannot make an ordinance
General of India is a member of the
without instructions from the President if
Cabinet.
a bill containing the same provisions
2. The appointment of the Attorney General would have required the previous
of India must be confirmed by a majority sanction of the President for its
vote in the Parliament. introduction.
Which of the statements given above is/are (b) The Governor can make an ordinance
without instructions from the President in
correct?
all cases related to state legislature
(a) 1 only
matters.
(b) 2 only (c) The Governor needs instructions from the
(c) Both 1 and 2 only President for making an ordinance only if
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 it directly contradicts a central law.
(d) The Governor must always seek the
President's instructions before making
12. Consider the following statements:
any ordinance.
1. Resolutions are to draw the attention of
the house or the government to matters of
15. Consider the following:
general public interest. 1. Discussion and voting on demands for
2. All resolutions are motions, but not all grants
motions are resolutions. 2. Passing of Finance Bill
Which of the statements given above 3. Scrutiny by Departmental Standing
Committees
is/are correct?
4. Consideration and Passing of
(a) 1 only
Appropriation Bill
(b) 2 only What is the correct sequence of the above
(c) Both 1 and 2 mentioned steps starting from the first order?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 3-1-4-2
(b) 2-1-4-3
(c) 1-2-3-4
13. Which of the following statements best
(d) 1-2-4-3
describes the term 'Pandavula Gutta', recently
seen in the news? 16. Recently, the 'Dragonfly' mission was in the
(a) It is an archaeological site in Tamil Nadu news. What is it?
known for its ancient temple architecture. (a) It is a SpaceX mission to develop
(b) It is a geo-heritage site situated in reusable rockets.
Telangana. (b) It is a Japanese Aerospace Exploration
Agency (JAXA) mission to study the Sun
(c) It is a famous rock-cut cave complex in
(c) It is a Chinese space mission aimed at
Maharashtra, known for its Buddhist
investigating the dark side of the Moon.
sculptures and paintings. (d) It is a NASA mission to explore the
(d) It is a hill in Karnataka known for its rich habitability of Saturn’s largest moon
biodiversity and rare flora. Titan.
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17. Consider the following: 20. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Andhra Pradesh the Vice President of India:
2. Telangana
1. Like the Vice President of the USA, the
3. Rajasthan
4. Bihar Indian Vice President also acts as the
How many of the states mentioned above Chairman of the Upper House.
have bicameral legislature?
2. The Indian Vice President can act as
(a) Only one
(b) Only two President only for a maximum period of
(c) Only three six months in the events of death or
(d) All four
illness.

18. With reference to MethaneSAT, consider the Which of the statements given above is/are
following statements: correct?
1. It is launched onboard a SpaceX rocket.
(a) 1 only
2. It can track methane emissions on a
global scale. (b) 2 only
3. The data generated from it will be made (c) Both 1 and 2
public for free in near real-time.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
(a) Only one 21. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) Only two
the District Planning Committee (DPC) in
(c) All three
(d) None India:
1. It is constituted under the provisions of
19. Consider the following statements:
the Indian Constitution.
Statement-I: When the same person is
appointed as the governor of two or more 2. It is responsible for consolidating the
states, the emoluments and allowances plans prepared by the Panchayats and
payable to him are shared by the states in such
Municipalities in the district.
proportion as determined by the parliament.
Statement-II: The governor is entitled to such 3. It is mandated to prepare a draft
emoluments, allowances, and privileges as development plan for the district as a
may be determined by Parliament. whole.
Which one of the following is correct in
4. The Chairperson of the DPC is elected by
respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are the elected members of the panchayats
correct and Statement-II is the correct and municipalities in the district.
explanation for Statement-I
How many of the statements given above are
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are
correct and Statement II is not the correct correct?
explanation for Statement-I (a) Only one
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(b) Only two
incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) Only three
is correct (d) All four
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22. Consider the following statements: 25. Consider the following qualifications:
Statement-I: A person who is a member of a 1. He should be a citizen of India.
scheduled caste community can not contest a 2. He should be eligible to become a
seat not reserved for them.
member of the legislative assembly.
Statement-II: Article 332 of the Indian
3. He should be an outsider to the state
constitution provides for the reservation of
seats for the Scheduled Castes in the where he is appointed.
Legislative Assemblies of the States. How many of the above qualifications are
Which one of the following is correct in provided by the constitution for appointing a
respect of the statements mentioned above? Governor to a State?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
(a) Only one
correct and Statement-II is the correct
(b) Only two
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (c) All three
correct and Statement-II is not the correct (d) None
explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is 26. Cabinet committees of the state council of
incorrect ministers are appointed by
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II
(a) Chief Minister
is correct
(b) Governor
23. With reference to Global Geoparks Network, (c) Speaker of Legislature
consider the following statements: (d) Chief Secretary of the State
1. It is a UNESCO program that recognizes
and promotes areas with outstanding
27. Consider the following statements regarding
geological heritage.
2. India does not have any geopark listed in the President's rule in case of failure of
the network. constitutional machinery in States:
Which of the statements given above is/are 1. During the President’s rule, the
correct? Parliament can delegate its power to
(a) 1 only
legislate for the concerned state to the
(b) 2 only
President.
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. The President’s rule in a state may be
continued indefinitely but subjected to
24. With reference to Kulasekarapattinam the regular approval of the Parliament.
Spaceport, consider the following statements:
3. The Supreme Court of India has the
1. It is located in Tamil Nadu.
power to restore the Legislative
2. It is ISRO’s second satellite launch
facility. Assembly of a State even when the
3. Its closer proximity to the equator allows President’s rule is approved by the
for more efficient launches, especially for Parliament.
geostationary satellites. How many of the statements given above are
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
(a) Only one
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only (b) Only two
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) All three
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
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28. Consider the following statements regarding 31. In the context of the Electric Mobility
Zero Hour in the Indian Parliament: Promotion Scheme 2024, consider the
1. It is an informal device available to following statements:
members of Parliament to raise matters
1. The scheme is implemented by the
without prior notice.
Ministry of Heavy Industries.
2. It is the first hour of every parliamentary
sitting. 2. The scheme includes subsidies for both
Which of the statements given above is/are two-wheelers and four-wheeler electric
correct? vehicles.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 2 only

29. Consider the following statements: (c) Both 1 and 2

1. The chief minister of a state holds office (d) Neither 1 nor2
during the pleasure of the governor of that
state. 32. Consider the following statements with
2. The governor of a state holds office respect to the suspension of fundamental
during the pleasure of the President of
rights during the National Emergency
India.
proclaimed under Article 352 of the Indian
3. The governor has to vacate the office at
the end of five years even though no Constitution:
successor has been chosen. 1. Under Article 359 of the Indian
Which of the above is/are provisions Constitution, the state would be free from
mentioned in the Indian Constitution? all the limitations imposed on all
(a) 1 and 2 only fundamental rights except under Articles
(b) 2 only
20 and 21.
(c) 1, 2 and 3
2. Fundamental rights guaranteed under
(d) None
Article 19 are automatically suspended
30. Which of the following statements most for the entire duration of the Emergency
correctly defines the term 'Bitcoin Halving" and in the whole country.
which is often mentioned in news? 3. During the National Emergency, not only
(a) It refers to a 50% reduction in the reward the legislative but also the executive can
paid to Bitcoin miners.
interfere with the fundamental rights
(b) It refers to an equally distributing
except those under Articles 20 and 21.
bitcoins between two parties in case of a
How many of the statements given above are
transaction conflict.
(c) It refers to the debasement of one bitcoin correct?
into two to increase the supply of a (a) Only one
particular bitcoin. (b) Only Two
(d) It refers to adjusting the value of bitcoin (c) All three
based on other cryptocurrencies. (d) None
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33. Which of the following statements are correct 36. Consider the following statements regarding
with reference to a municipality? changes brought by the 44th Constitutional
1. All members of a municipality are elected Amendment Act with respect to the National
directly by the people of the municipal Emergency provisions in the Indian
area.
Constitution:
2. The seats are reserved for the scheduled
1. The president can declare a national
castes and the scheduled tribes in every
municipality in proportion of their emergency only on the written
population in the municipal area. recommendation of the Council of
3. The elections for a municipality are Ministers.
conducted by the Election Commission 2. The provision for periodical
of India. parliamentary approval for the
Select the correct answer using the code given continuation of the national emergency
below.
after six months of initial approval by the
(a) 1 and 2 only
parliament.
(b) 1 and 3 only
3. The amendment made it possible for the
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 President to modify the proclamation
without revoking it subject to the
34. In the context of local governance, which of approval of parliament.
the following best describes 'parastatal 4. It added the provision that the
bodies'? proclamation of national emergency can
(a) Private companies owned by the be declared for a specified part of the
government.
territory of India.
(b) Government-owned corporations or
Which of the following statements given
agencies.
(c) Non-profit organizations funded by above are correct?
foreign aid. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) Peasants unions established by (b) 2 and 3 only
government decree. (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
35. Consider the following pairs:
Organization Department/Ministry 37. Which of the following statements best
1. Indian Space : Department of
describes the term 'Advance Pricing
Research Science and
Agreements (APAs)'?
Organisation Technology
(ISRO) (a) They are agreements between two
2.Archaeological : Ministry of Culture countries to facilitate currency swaps in
Survey of India international trade.
3. India : Ministry of (b) They are agreements between a taxpayer
Meteorological Environment and and a tax authority on an appropriate
Department Climate Change transfer pricing methodology.
How many of the pairs given above are
(c) They are agreements between financial
correctly matched?
institutions to regulate interest rates.
(a) Only one
(d) They are agreements between
(b) Only two
(c) All three corporations to standardize accounting
(d) None practices.
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38. Consider the following committees of the 41. Consider the following statements regarding
post-independence period: the powers and functions of Gram Sabha
1. P. K. Thungon committee
under the Panchayats (Extension to
2. V. N Gadgil committee
3. Mani Shankar Aiyer committee Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA Act):
4. K Padmanabhaiah committee 1. The Act mandates consultation with the
Which of the above committees are
Gram Sabha before the acquisition of
associated with developing Panchayati Raj
institutions in India? land for development projects in
(a) 2, 3 and 4 only Scheduled Areas.
(b) 1 and 4 only
2. The Act grants ownership of minor forest
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 produce to the Gram Sabha.
3. The Act empowers the Gram Sabha to
39. Consider the following statements regarding control the sale of arms and ammunition
the powers of the President:
in Scheduled Areas.
1. He can appoint any member of the Lok
Sabha to preside over its proceedings How many of the statements given above are
when the offices of both the Speaker and correct?
the Deputy Speaker are absent.
(a) Only one
2. He can nominate two members to the Lok
Sabha from the Anglo-Indian (b) Only two
Community. (c) All three
Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only 42. Consider the following pairs:
(c) Both 1 and 2 Types of cut Meaning
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
motions
40. Consider the following statements regarding 1. Policy cut : To express disapproval
the mutual delegation of functions between of a particular policy of
the Centre and the states:
the government.
1. A single state cannot request the
Parliament to make a law on a state 2. Economy : To reduce the amount of
subject. cut demand by a specific
2. Executive functions of the Centre cannot
sum.
be entrusted to a state without the consent
of that state. 3. Token cut : To draw attention to a
3. The state can delegate executive specific grievance.
functions to the Centre under an
How many of the pairs given above
agreement or through legislation.
How many of the above statements are are correctly matched?
correct? (a) Only one
(a) Only one (b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) All three
(d) None (d) None
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43. Consider the following statements regarding 46. In the context of the Council of Ministers,
the Survey of India: consider the following statements:
1. It is the oldest scientific department of the
1. Ministers in India have both collective
government of India.
2. It comes under the Ministry of Earth responsibility to the House of People and

Sciences. individual responsibility to the President

3. Its headquartered in Mussoorie, 2. In case of death or resignation of the
Uttarakhand.
incumbent Prime Minister, the other
How many statements given above are
Cabinet Minister can assume his/her
correct?
(a) Only one charges without the dissolution of the
(b) Only two Council of Ministers
(c) All three Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) None
correct?

44. 'Climate Promise Initiative' was recently seen (a) 1 only

in the news. In this context, which of the (b) 2 only
following statements best explains its (c) Both 1 and 2
objective?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) It is a global initiative to support to
countries in fulfil their commitment to
grow and maintain the urban forests. 47. With reference to the 73rd Constitutional
(b) It is a UNDP initiative to support Amendment Act regarding Panchayats,
countries in enhancing their nationally consider the following provisions:
determined contributions under the Paris
1. Organisation of Gram Sabha in a village
Agreement.
(c) It is a World Bank program focused on or group of villages.
reducing air pollution in urban areas. 2. Endowing the Gram Sabha with powers
(d) It is an UNEP initiative for providing and functions at the village level.
financial support to countries affected by
3. Constitution of a State Finance
climate change.
Commission after every five years to

45. The Provisions of the Panchayats (Extension review the financial position of the
to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 are panchayats.
applicable to which of the following states: 4. Making the grants-in-aid to the
1. Gujarat
Panchayats from the consolidated fund of
2. Rajasthan
3. Himachal Pradesh the state.
4. Uttarakhand How many among the above are voluntary
Select the correct answer using the code given provisions under the act?
below.
(a) Only one
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only two
(b) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Only three
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) All four
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48. Consider the following statements regarding 51. Consider the following statements regarding
parliamentary offices:
the Registrar General and Census
1. The office of the Leader of the House is
mentioned in the Rules of Procedure and Commissioner of India:
Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. 1. The Registrar General and Census
2. The office of the Leader of the
Commissioner of India operates under
Opposition is mentioned in a statute.
3. The office of the Whip is mentioned in the Ministry of Statistics and Programme
the Constitution of India.
Implementation.
How many of the statements given above are
correct? 2. The office is responsible for conducting
(a) Only one the decadal Census in India.
(b) Only two
3. The Sample Registration System (SRS),
(c) All three
(d) None overseen by this office, provides the

estimates of birth and death rates.

49. With reference to Global Great Backyard
Bird Count (GBBC) 2024, consider the 4. The Registrar General and Census
following statements: Commissioner is involved in maintaining
1. It is organized by UNEP that collects bird
the National Population Register (NPR).
sightings and helps scientists track bird
populations and distributions. Which of the statements given above are
2. India participated in this exercise for the correct?
first time in 2024.
3. As per the GBBC, West Bengal reported (a) 1 and 2 only
the highest number of species in India. (b) 1, 3, and 4 only
How many statements given above are
(c) 2, 3, and 4 only
correct?
(a) Only one (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None 52. The doctrine is based on the maxim ‘what

cannot be done directly, cannot be done

50. With reference to the nomination of Rajya
indirectly’. It prevents legislatures from
Sabha members, consider the following
statements: accomplishing indirectly what they lack the
1. The President nominates 12 members to jurisdiction to do directly. This encroachment
the Rajya Sabha for a 6-year term.
may be direct or indirect.
2. Nominated members of the Rajya Sabha
have the right to vote in the election of the Which of the following doctrines has been
Vice-President and President.
discussed in the above paragraph?
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct? (a) Doctrine of Repugnancy
(a) 1 only (b) Doctrine of Colourable Legislation
(b) 2 only
(c) Doctrine of Pith and Substance
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Doctrine of Harmonious Construction
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53. In the context of Indian parliament, which of 56. Recently, the Government has allotted GI
the following statements best describes Tags to some products. In this context,
'Kangaroo Closure'? consider the following pairs:
(a) It is one when the undiscussed clauses of Product State
a bill or a resolution are also put to vote 1. Rupa Tarakasi : Bengal
along with the discussed ones due to want
2. Banglar muslin : Odisha
of time.
3. Risa Textile : Tripura
(b) The clauses of a bill or a lengthy
How many pairs given above are correctly
resolution are grouped into parts before
matched?
the commencement of the debate.
(c) Only important clauses are taken up for (a) None of the pairs
debate and voting and the intervening (b) Only one pair
clauses are skipped over and taken as (c) Only two pairs
passed. (d) All three pairs
(d) It is one when a member moves that the
‘matter having been sufficiently 57. Consider the following statements with
discussed be now put to vote’. reference to the power(s) of the speaker of an
assembly:
54. Consider the following features: 1. The speaker can exercise casting vote
1. Integrated Audit Machinery only in the case of a tie.
2. All-India Services
2. The speaker decides whether a bill is a
3. Independent Judiciary
Money Bill or not and his decision on this
How many of the above can be considered
question is final.
unitary features of the Indian constitution?
3. The speaker is the final interpreter of the
(a) Only one
(b) Only two provisions of the Constitution of India
(c) All three within the assembly.
(d) None How many of the statements given above are
correct?
55. Consider the following statements regarding (a) Only one
the Prime Minister of India: (b) Only two
1. The Constitution requires that a person (c) All three
must prove his majority in the Lok Sabha (d) None
before he is appointed as the Prime
Minister. 58. Consider the following subjects:
2. A person who is not a member of either
1. Education
House of Parliament can be appointed as
2. Public health and sanitation
Prime Minister for six months.
3. Weights and Measures
3. The resignation or death of an incumbent
4. Protection of wild animals and birds
Prime Minister automatically dissolves
the council of ministers. Which of the above subjects were transferred
How many of the above statements are not from the state list to the concurrent list by the
correct? 42nd Amendment Act of 1976?
(a) Only one (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) All three (c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) None (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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59. Consider the following personalities: 62. Consider the following statements with

1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel respect to the Ministry of Cooperation:

2. Devi Lal 1. The Ministry is responsible for providing

3. Morarji Desai a separate administrative, legal and

4. George Fernandes policy framework for strengthening the

How many of the above held the post of cooperative movement in the country.

deputy Prime Minister of India? 2. Its principal activities include

(a) Only one streamlining processes for ‘Ease of doing

(b) Only two business’ for co-operatives and enabling

(c) Only three the development of Multi-State Co-

(d) All four operative Societies.

Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
60. Operations undertaken by India towards
(a) 1 only
evacuating its nationals from Haiti to the
(b) 2 only
Dominican Republic is called as:
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Operation Devi Shakti
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Operation Ganga

(c) Operation Madad

63. Consider the following information:
(d) Operation Indravati
Official Appointed Removal

1. Attorney President Parliament

61. Which of the following statements is not
General
correct regarding a No-confidence motion?
2. State Election Governor Governor
(a) The motion of No-confidence can only be
Commissioner
moved in Lok Sabha.
3. Chairman of Governor President
(b) Rules of business of Lok Sabha provide a
State Public
provision regarding the motion of No-
Service
confidence.
Commission
(c) A Motion of No-confidence need not set
In how many of the above rows is the given
out any grounds on which it is based.
information correctly matched?
(d) After a No-confidence motion has been
(a) Only one
discussed and negated by the House,
(b) Only two
another no confidence motion can be
(c) All three
moved in the same session. (d) None
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64. Consider the following statements regarding 66. Consider the following statements about
the Cabinet Secretariat: "Women, Business and the Law Report":
1. The Office of Cabinet Secretariat was
1. It is an annual report that measures the
created after the adoption of the
legal and regulatory framework
constitution to facilitate the smooth
governing women's economic
working of business of the Government
of India. participation in countries.

2. The Cabinet Secretary is the ex-officio 2. The report is published by the World
Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Bank.
3. The Office of the Principal Scientific
Which of the statements given above is/are
Advisor works under the administrative
correct?
control of the cabinet secretariat.
(a) 1 only
How many statements given above are
correct? (b) 2 only

(a) Only one (c) Both 1 and 2

(b) Only two (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) All three
(d) None
67. Consider the following statements regarding

the Electoral College for the election of the

65. With reference to the United Nations
Environment Assembly, consider the President of India:

following statements: 1. Both the nominated and elected members

1. The UNEA is the world's highest-level of legislative councils of state legislature
decision-making body on environmental
do not form part of electoral college.
matters.
2. The elected members of legislative
2. It was created during the UN Conference
assemblies of the NCT of Delhi and
on Environment and Development, Rio
de Janeiro (Earth Summit),1992. Puducherry form the part of the electoral

3. All member states of the United Nations college.

are members of the UNEA. Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one
(b) 2 only
(b) Only two
(c) All three (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) None (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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68. Which one of the following are the conditions 70. Which of the following are the types of
when a bill is deemed to be a money bill in municipalities under the provisions of the
Constitution of India?
the Indian parliamentary system?
1. Nagar Panchayat
1. If it provides for the imposition of fines
2. Mahanagar Panchayat
or other pecuniary penalties 3. Municipal Council
2. If it provides for the demand or payment 4. Municipal Corporation
of fees for licenses or fees for services Select the correct answer using the code given

rendered below.
(a) 1, 3, and 4 only
3. If it deals exclusively with financial
(b) 1, 2, and 4 only
matters, including taxation, borrowing, or
(c) 2 and 3 only
expenditure (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
4. If it provides for the regulation of the
borrowing of money by the union 71. Consider the following statements regarding
the Central Council of Local Government:
government.
1. It is a constitutional body constituted
Select the correct answer using the code given
under Article 263 of the Constitution of
below.
India.
(a) 1 and 2 only 2. It deals with matters of urban local
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only government only.
(c) 3 and 4 only 3. It is chaired by Union Minister of
Panchayati Raj.
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
69. Consider the following statements with (a) 2 only
reference to the quorum of a legislative (b) 2 and 3 only
assembly: (c) 1 and 3 only

1. The word Quorum is not mentioned in the (d) 1, 2 and 3

Indian Constitution.
72. With reference to wind tunnels, consider the
2. It does not include the presiding officer of
following statements:
the house. 1. They are used to test airflow properties
3. For any legislative assembly quorum can and aerodynamic forces.
never be more than fifty. 2. Currently, India has only one hypersonic
wind tunnel.
Which of the statements given above is/are
Which of the statements given above is/are
not correct?
correct?
(a) 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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73. Consider the following statements regarding 75. Which of the statements with reference to
the 'Vocal for Local' initiative: Solicitor General of India is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative launched by the Ministry 1. The Solicitor General is appointed by the
of Commerce and Industry in Attorney General of India.
collaboration with the Ministry of 2. The office of the Solicitor General is not
MSME. mentioned in the Constitution of India.

2. The initiative has been launched as part Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
of the Aspirational Blocks Programme.
(a) 1 only
3. The initiative aims to bolster local
(b) 2 only
economies and promote grassroots
(c) Both 1 and 2
entrepreneurship.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
76. Consider the following:
(a) 1 only
1. Unsound Mind
(b) 1 and 3 only 2. A person convicted for any offence
(c) 2 and 3 only resulting in imprisonment for two or
(d) 3 only more years
3. Office of Profit
74. Consider the following statements: 4. Dual Citizenship
Statement-I: The value of the vote of each How many of the above criteria are
Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) mentioned in the Indian constitution for the
in a state is dependent on the population of his disqualification of an assembly member?
constituency. (a) Only one
Statement-II: The Constitution mandates (b) Only two
uniformity in the representation of different (c) Only three

States in the Presidential election and this is (d) All four

achieved by a formula based on the

77. Consider the following statements regarding
population.
the Directorate of Estates:
Which one of the following is correct in
1. It is an attached office of the Prime
respect of the above statements?
Minister Office (PMO) to administer and
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
manage the estates of the Government of
correct and Statement-II is the correct
India.
explanation for Statement-I
2. Administration and booking of venues
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are like Vigyan Bhavan is overseen by the
correct and Statement-II is not the correct Directorate of Estates.
explanation for Which of the statements given above is/are
Statement-I correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is (a) 1 only
incorrect (b) 2 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) Both 1 and 2
is correct (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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78. Consider the following statements: 80. Consider the following statements regarding
Statement I: In the SR Bommai case (1994), the lapsing of bills upon the dissolution of the
the Supreme Court declared that the Lok Sabha:
1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on
Constitution is federal and identified
its dissolution.
federalism as its ‘basic feature.’
2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha but not
Statement II: The principle of federalism is
passed by the Lok Sabha lapses on the
explicitly mentioned in the Preamble to the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are
Which one of the following is correct in correct?
respect of the above statements? (a) 1 only
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
correct and Statement-II is the correct
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
81. Consider the following statements regarding
correct and Statement-II is not the correct the ‘Speaker of the Lok Sabha’ in India:
explanation for Statement-I 1. Speaker makes and subscribes to a
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is separate oath and affirmation.
incorrect 2. The Speaker is elected by the members of
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II the Lok Sabha from amongst themselves.
3. He can be removed only by a resolution
is correct
passed by the Lok Sabha by an absolute
majority.
79. With reference to the Joint Sitting, consider
How many of the statements given above are
the following statements: not correct?
Statement I: Joint sitting is not applicable to (a) Only one
money bills in the Indian Parliament. (b) Only two
Statement II: Money bills can only be (c) All three
introduced in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya (d) None

Sabha has limited powers concerning them.

82. With reference to Biodiversity Beyond
Which one of the following is correct in
National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Treaty,
respect of the above statements?
consider the following statements:
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are 1. It is a legally binding treaty.
correct and Statement-II is the correct 2. The BBNJ treaty covers part of the ocean
explanation for Statement-I that lies beyond the exclusive economic
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are zone of a country.
correct and Statement-II is not the correct 3. India has signed and ratified the treaty.
Which of the statements given above is/are
explanation for Statement-I
correct?
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
(a) 2 only
incorrect
(b) 1 and 3 only
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II (c) 1 and 2 only
is correct (d) 1, 2 and 3
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83. The terms ‘Arrow-2, Arrow-3, and David's 86. The President of India can grant pardon,
Sling' sometimes seen in the news are related reprieve, respite, and remission of
to punishment of any person convicted of any
offense, for which of the following cases?
(a) exoplanets
1. In all cases where the punishment or
(b) missile defence system
sentence is by a court-martial
(c) Artificial Intelligence software 2. In all cases where the punishment or
(d) cyber attacks sentence is for an offense against a Union
or state law.
84. Consider the following statements regarding 3. In all cases where the sentence is a
sentence of death.
the functions of the Vice-President of India:
Select the correct answer using the code given
1. When the post of the president falls
below.
vacant, the Vice-President succeeds to (a) 1 and 2 only
the post for the remainder of the term of (b) 1 and 3 only
the president. (c) 3 only
2. The Constitution of India attaches no (d) 1, 2 and 3
function to the office of the Vice-
87. In the context of Agni Prime, consider the
President
following statements:
3. If the election of a Vice-president is
1. Agni Prime is a canisterized type of
declared void by the Supreme Court, acts ballistic missile developed by India.
done by him prior to the date of such 2. It is capable of carrying both
decisions remain valid. conventional and nuclear warheads.
Which of the following statements given 3. The missile has a range of 4,000 to 5,000
kilometres.
above are correct?
How many of the statements given above are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only (a) Only one
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) Only two
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) All three
(d) None
85. Consider the following officials:
88. Consider the following statements regarding
1. President of India
the grants given by the Centre to the state
2. Governor of a Union Territory
governments:
3. Chief Minister of a State 1. The Constitution empowers the Central
4. Prime Minister of India government to make grants to the states
How many of the above officials are not liable which require financial assistance.
to any court for acts performed in the 2. Discretionary grants under Article 282
can be given for any public purpose.
discharge of their official duties according to
Which of the statements given above is/are
Article 361 of the Constitution?
correct?
(a) Only one (a) 1 only
(b) Only two (b) 2 only
(c) Only three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All four (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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89. Consider the following pairs: 91. Consider the following statements with
Types of grants Meaning reference to Attorney General of India:
1.Supplementary : granted when funds 1. A candidate who is to be appointed as the
grant allocated for a Attorney General of India should be
particular service are eligible to be a judge of the Supreme
Court.
found to be
2. The term of his office has not been
insufficient during
provided for in the Constitution of India.
the financial year.
Which of the statements given above is/are
2. Additional : granted when there correct?
grant is a requirement to (a) 1 only
meet the expenditure (b) 2 only
on new services not (c) Both 1 and 2
foreseen at the time (d) Neither 1 nor 2
of the presentation of
92. Consider the following statements regarding
the budget. the Shankaracharya Temple:
3. Excess grant : granted when the 1. The temple is located in the valley of
expenditure for a Kashmir.
financial year 2. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
exceeds the amount 3. This ancient temple is built in the
originally allotted. indigenous Nagara style of architecture.
How many of the pairs given above How many of the statements given above are
are correctly matched? correct?
(a) Only one
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(c) All three
(d) None
(d) None
93. Consider the following statements regarding
90. Recently, the Cabinet Committee on Security the duration of the Panchayats as per part IX
of the Indian Constitution:
(CCS) has approved the project for Advanced
1. The Constitution provides a fixed tenure
Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). In this
of 5 years for the panchayats from the
context, consider the following statements
date of declaration of election results.
about AMCA: 2. A new panchayat constituted after the
1. It is an indigenously designed fifth- dissolution of a panchayat shall continue
generation multirole fighter jet. only for the remainder of the term of the
2. It incorporates advanced stealth dissolved panchayat.
technology to evade enemy radar 3. It is not necessary to hold fresh elections
detection. for the constitution of a new panchayat
3. Currently, the USA is the only country for the remaining term if the remaining
that has a fifth-generation fighter jet. tenure for the dissolved panchayat is less
than 6 months.
Which of the statements given above is/are
How many of the statements given above are
correct?
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) Only one
(b) 1 and 2 only (b) Only two
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) All three
(d) 2 and 3 only (d) None
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94. Consider the following: 97. Consider the following statements:
1. France Statement I: The salaries and allowances of
2. Sweden
ministers in a state are determined by the state
3. Denmark
4. Ukraine legislature.
How many of the above countries joined Statement-II: A minister receives only the
NATO on the 75th anniversary?
salary and allowances that are payable to the
(a) Only one
Member of the State Legislature.
(b) Only two
(c) Only three Which one of the following is correct in
(d) All four respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are

95. Consider the following statements regarding
the censure motion: correct and Statement-II is the correct
1. It highlights the general causes of explanation for Statement-I
dissatisfaction rather than the specific
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are
grievances.
correct and Statement-II is not the correct
2. It cannot be introduced in the Rajya
Sabha. explanation for Statement-I
3. The passing of a censure motion does not (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is
necessarily lead to the resignation of the
incorrect
government or the minister.
How many of the statements given above are (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II

not correct? is correct

(a) Only one
(b) Only two
98. With reference to Rajya Sabha, consider the
(c) All three
(d) None following statements:

1. Rajya Sabha elections are conducted

96. Consider the following organizations and
using a secret ballot.
departments of the government of India:
2. An MLA defying the party line while
1. Department of Atomic Energy
2. Department of Space voting (cross-voting) for a Rajya Sabha
3. National Disaster Management Authority member can be disqualified under the
(NDMA)
anti-defection law.
4. Cabinet Secretariat
How many of the departments/organizations Which of the statements given above is/are
mentioned above function directly under the correct?
charge of the Prime Minister of India? (a) 1 only
(a) Only one
(b) 2 only
(b) Only two
(c) Only three (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) All four (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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99. Consider the following statements regarding 99. छाविी बोडों के संदभभ में, निम्ननिनित कििों पर
Cantonment boards:
नविार कीनिए:
1. It is an executive body created to
1. यह छाविी क्षेि में िागररक आबादी का प्रशासि
administer the civilian population in the
करिे के निए बिाया गया एक कायभकारी निकाय
cantonment area.
है।
2. The cantonment board consists of elected
and nominated members. 2. छाविी बोडभ में निवाभनित और मिोिीत सदथय
3. The executive officer of the cantonment शानमि होते हैं।
board is appointed by the President of
3. छाविी बोडभ के कायभकारी अनधकारी की नियुनक्त
India.
भारत के राष्ट्रपनत द्वारा की िाती है।
How many statements given above are
correct? उपयुभक्त कििों में से दकतिे सही हैं?
(a) Only one (a) के वि एक
(b) Only two
(b) के वि दो
(c) All three
(d) None (c) सभी तीिों

(d) कोई िहीं

100. Consider the following statements with
reference to the members of the Legislative
Council: 100. नवधाि पररषद के सदथयों के संदभभ में, निम्ननिनित
1. A retired member is eligible for re- कििों पर नविार कीनिए:
nomination.
1. सेवानिवृत्त सदथय पुिः िामांकि के पाि होते हैं।
2. A person to be qualified for the
governor’s nomination, s/he must be a 2. राज्यपाि द्वारा िानमत होिे के निये व्यनक्त को

resident in the concerned state. संबंनधत राज्य का निवासी होिा अनिवायभ है।

3. The member must be not less than 25 3. सदथय की आयु 25 वषभ से कम िहीं होिी िानहए।
years of age. उपयुभक्त कििों में से कौि-सा सही है/हैं?
Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) के वि 2
correct?
(a) 2 only (b) के वि 3
(b) 3 only (c) के वि 1 और 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) के वि 2 और 3
(d) 2 and 3 only

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