1. A parliamentary system of government is one in which

1. All political parties in the parliament are represented in the government.
2. The government is responsible to the parliament and can be remove by it.
3. The government is elected by the people and can be remove by them.
4. The government is chosen by the parliament but cannot be remove by it before completion of a fixed term.

2. Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare state?

1. Directive principles of state policy
2. Fundamental rights
3. Preamble
4. Seventh schedule

3. Consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2. The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the ‘citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the constitution is based.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 & 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

4. One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

1. The final goal of a stateless society
2. Class struggle
3. Abolition of private property
4. Economic determinism

5. The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

1. A part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
2. Not a part of the Constitution and has no legal effect either
3. A part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
4. A part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts

6. With reference to the provisions contained in part IV of the constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. They shall be enforceable by courts
2. They shall not be enforceable by any court
3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the states.

Select the correct answer using the code given below

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 & 3 only
4. 2 & 3 only

7. Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the constitution of India reflet/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?

1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 & 2 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 & 3 only
4. 1, 2 & 3

8. In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?

1. An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy
2. An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
3. Political An agency for facilitating stability and economic growth
4. An agency for the implementation of public policy

9. Consider the following statements:

1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a state for six months even if he/she is not a member of that state.
2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 & 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

10. Consider the following statements:

1. The president of India can summon a session of Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.
2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 & 3 only
4. 2 & 3 only

11. Rajyasabha has equal powers with Loksabha in

1. The matter of creating new all India services
2. Amending the Constitution
3. The removal of the government
4. Making cut motions

12. A constitutional government by definition is a

1. government by legislature
2. popular government
3. Multi party government
4. Limited government

13. With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme(MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct?

1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructure for health, education, etc.
2. A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations.
3. MPLADS funds are sanctioned on a yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.
4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.

Select he correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 & 2 only
2. 3 & 4 only
3. 1, 2 & 3 only
4. 1, 2 & 4 only

14. In the context of Indian history, the Rakhmabai case of 1884 revolved around:

1. Women’s right to gain education
2. age of consent
3. restitution of conjugal rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

15. In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by

1. The Preamble of the Constitution
2. A Directive Principle of state policy
3. The Seventh schedule
4. The conventional practice

16. Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

1. Right against Exploitation
2. Right to freedom
3. Right to constitutional remedies
4. Right to equality

17. In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens?

1. Person with an annual income of less than Rs. 1,00,000
2. Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs. 2,00,000
3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than Rs 3,00,000
4. All Senior Citizens

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1. 1 & 2 only
2. 3 & 4 only
3. 2 & 3 only
4. 1 & 4 only