1 Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India:
As observed by Dr. Ambedkar he shall be the most important officer under the Constitution.

The office of the CAG is substantially modelled upon that of the Auditor General under the Government of India Act -1919.

The Parliament has enacted the CAG's duties powers and conditions of service Act 1971.

He has no power of appointment, and consequently, no power of disciplinary control with respect to his subordinates as in case of CJI.

Answer options

Statements are correct

Statements are correct

Statements are correct

Statements are correct

2 Which one of the following statements about Public Interest Litigation is false?

It is said that the PIL has democratized the judiciary.

The PIL has forced the Executive and the Legislature to discharge their constitutional obligations towards the people.

The PIL has made an attempt to provide corruption free administration.

Answer options







None of the above

3 Consider the following provisions of the Government of India Act -1935

The act provided separate representation not only for the Muslims, but also for the Sikhs, Indian Otristians and Anglo-Indians.

The residuary powers was vested to the Central Government.

Neither any counsellor nor any council of Ministers responsible to the Legislature came to be appointed under this Act.

Answer options

Statements are correct.

Statements are correct.

Statements are correct.

Statements are correct.

4 The 95th Constitutional Amendment Act passed by the Parliament:

Granted Constitutional status of Bodo language.

Extended the period of reserve seats from 60 years to 70 years in Lok Sabha and State Assembly.

Transferred Education from the State List of the Union List.

Created State of Jharkhand.

5 Which of the following statements about the Attorney General of India are true

He can take part in the proceedings of the Parliament.

He can be a member of a Parliamentary Committee.

He can vote in a Parliamentary Committee.

Answer options

All the above statements are true

Only is true

None of the above is true

Only and are true

6 The National Commission for Women was set up

1990

1992

1961

1994

7 Of which amendment, the National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes bifurcated into two Corrunissions

84th Amendment, 2002

85th Amendment, 2002

88th Amendment, 2003

89th Amendme_nt, 2003

8 Which one of the following statements is false?

Our constitution distributes between the Union and the States not only the legislative power but also the executive power.

The President may, without any legislative sanction, entrust any executive function to State.

With the consent of the Government of India, the Governor of a state may entrust on the Union Government or its officers functions relating to astate subject.

Answer options







None of the above

9 What is the time limit for the states legislature to ratify the amendments in case of articles of Indian Constitution which require ratification of at least one half of 'the state legislatures?

Three months .

Six months

No time limit

One year

10 Which of the following are included in the 'Original Jurisdiction' of Supreme Court?

A dispute between the Government of India and one or more states.

A dispute between two or more states.

A dispute regarding elections to either House of Parliament.

A interstate water dispute.

Answer options







Only

11 Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Freedom as to payment of taxes for promotion of any Article -26 particular religion

Freedom of manage religious affairs Article -27

Freedom as to attendance at religious instructions or religious worship in certain educational institutions Article -28

Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions Article -29

12 Which of the following isjare correct regarding the pardoning power of the President?

The petitioner for mercy has a right to an oral hearing by the President.

The President can pardon sentences inflicted by court martial.

The President can exercise the power without the advice of the union cabinet.

The President can examine the evidence a fresh and take a view different from the view taken by the court.

Answer options

and

and

and

and

13 The 24th Amendment Act provided:

Affirmed the power of Parliament to amend any part of the constitution including fundamental rights.

Made itcompulsory for the President to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment bill.

It took away the word 'Compensation' and replaced it by word'Amount' in Article-31.

Answer options

and

and

and

Only

14 In case of a State Bill reserve by the Governor for the President's consideration, which of the following statement is incorrect

President may for the purpose of deciding whether he should assent to, or return the Bill, refer to the Supreme Court.

No time limit is imposed by the Constitution upon the President either to declare that he assents or withhold his assent.

President is bound to give his assent if the same bill has been passed by the State Legislature for a second time.

Answer options:







None of the above

15 In India there have been occasions when the houses of Parliament had met in joint sitting to resolve differences between them.

five

three

four

two

16 The First National Commission only for scheduled tribes was constituted in March

2003

2005

2004

2006

17 Which of the following are included in the Union list included in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution

Extradition
Lighthouses
Banking
Establishment of standards of weight and measure.

Answer options

None of the above

All of the above

and

and

18 Which of the following is incorrect about the 'Objective Resolution'

It was moved before constituent assembly by Pandit ]awaharlal Nehru.

It was moved on 13th December 1946 before constituent assembly.

It provided the constituent assembly, its guiding principles.

It declared India to be an independent, sovereign, socialist and republic.

19 Consider the following statements:
The advice of the Supreme Court to the President on a matter of law or fact of public importance is not binding on the President.

The advice of the Supreme Court to the President on a matter to remove the Chairman or member of UPSC is binding on the President.

Answer options

Statement is correct

Statement is correct

Both the statements are correct

Both the statements are false

20 Which one of the following statements is correct about the Joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament?
is convened and presided over by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
is convened when both the Houses disagree on Constitutional Amendment bill.
is convened when both the Houses disagree on a money bill.

Answer options







None of these

21 Out of Seven Union territories, only representatio n in Rajya Sabha.

Delhi and Pudducherry

Delhi and Chandigarh

Chandigarh and Daman Diu

Pudducherry and Chandigarh

22 Which one of the following statements is incorrect

After retirement, a Judge of Supreme Court shall not plead in any court in India.

There is no bar against a retired Judge from being appointed to any office under the government as in case of CAG.

As per opinion of the Supreme Court the foreign decisions have only persuasive value in our country and are not binding authorities on our courts.

Answer options .







None of the above

23 The right to form cooperative societies was included in the fundamental right to freedom by the amendment act.

97th

96th

95th

94th

24 Who described the Indian federal system as 'bargaining federalism'

K.c. Wheare

lvor Jennings

Granville Austin

Morris Jones

25 Who among the following is not a Ex-officio member of the 'National Human Rights Commission'

Chairman of the National Commissions for SC and ST.

Chairman, National Commission for Backward Classes.

Chairman, National Commission for Women.

Chairman, National Commission for Minorities.

26 Assertion The salaries of the members of the UPSC cannot be changed to their disadvantage during their tenure.

Reason The independence of the Public Service Commission has to be maintained.

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are !rue but is not the correct explanation of

is true but is false.

is false but is true.

27 Consider the following statements

The functions of the National HumanRights Commissionare mainly recommendatory in nature.

No government can ignore its recommendations.

NHRC can visit to jails even without intimation to the State Government.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

and

Only

and

All three

28Consider the following:

The President according to Indian Constitution shall act in accordance with the advice given by the council of Ministers.

The President may require the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice, but that advice is not binding on the President.

Answer options

and both are correct.

is correct and is incorrect.

is correct and is incorrect.

and both are incorrect.

29 The Ninety-ninth amendment Act, 2014 of the Indian Constitution is related to

Bangladesh border dispute

National Commission for Scheduled Castes

National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

Appointments of Supreme Court and High Court Judges


30 Relations between the Union and the States are particularly described in the part of the Indian Constitution.

Eleventh

Tenth

Twelfth

Thirteenth

31 Which one of the following statements about the formation of new state is not correct

The constitution empowers the Parliament to alter the territory of the states without their consent or concurrence.

A bill to this effect cannot be introduced in Parliament except on the recommendation of the President.

The affected state or states may express their views but cannot resist the will of Parliament.

In Par'liament, such a resolution can be passed only by a special majority.

32 An amendment bill to the constitution of India requires to be ratified by legislatures of not less than one half of the states if it seeks to make any change in
Article 54 of the Constitution.
Any subject in the lists of the Seventh Schedule.
Representation of states in Parliament.
Citizenship-acquisition and termination.
Which of the above sentence is/are correct

and

and

and

All of the above

33 Consider the following statements

'Lame duck session' is the last session of the existing Lok Sabha, after a New Lok Sabha has been elected.

Those members of the existing Lok Sabha who could not get reelected to the new Lok Sabha are called 'Lame ducks'.

The concept 'Lame duck' is used first time in the Canadian Parliament.
Which of the above sentence is/are true

and

and

Only

None of the above

34 Consider the following statements
In India, the residul.ry powers are given to Union.
In America, the residuary powers are given to States.
In Australia, the residuary powers are given to Union.
In Canada, the residuary powers are given to States.

Answer options









35 Which one of the following statements is not correct

There is no definition of SC and ST in the Constitution.

There is no definition of 'backward classes' in the conStitution.

The Anglo-Indian Community is defined by the Constiattion.

The First Backward Commission was appointed in 1953 with B.P. MandaI as Chairman.

36 Some of the following Women are known as "Glamorous News Anchors" in the main stream public broadcast media:
Sagrika Ghose
Anjana Om Kashyap
Nidhi Razdan
Sweta Singh

Answer options

Only options are correct.

Only options are correct.

Only options are correct.

An the above options are correct.

37 Consider the following statements
In 1971, the Lokayukta body was established in Maharashtra.
Lokayukta is appointed by the Governor.
The term of the Lokayukta is Five years.
The proposal to remove the Lokayukta is initiated only in the Vidhan Parishad.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

and

and

and

and

38 Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

Thereare three Standing Financial Committees in India.

After Independence the Estimate Committee came in to existence in April 1950, on the recommendation of John Mathai.

The Estimate Committee consists of not more than 30 members from Lok Sabha only, the Rajya Sabha has no representation in this committee.

The Chairman of the Estimate Committee is appointed by the Speaker and he is invariably from the opposition party.

39 Which commission has suggested the reshuffle constituency to bring whole or major backward classes into one election constituency

'Shrikrishna Commission'

'MandaI Commission'

'Venkatchalaya Commission'

'Rajmannar Commission'

40 How many pressure groups in Maharashtra

01

05

03

10

41 Which are the following statements regarding "Gross Enrolment Ratio" for higher education in India are correct
"Gross Enrolment Ratio" for higher education in India is 12.4%.
"Gross Enrolment Ratio" range between 10 to 33.7% in different stale of the country.
"The Gross Enrolment Ratio" for higher education varies among the different religious of the country.
"The Gross Enrolment Ratio" for higher education in India is the highest of the world.

Answer options







All the above

42 Which one of the following points is irrelevant with regard to "Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan"
A programme for universal elementary education.
A barrier in the way of promoting social justice through basic education.
A partnership between central, state and local government.
A response to the demand for quality based education all over the country.

Answer options

and

and

Only

Only


43 Consider the following statements
The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is not a member of the house.
The Deputy-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is elected by the members of Rajya Sabha.
The proposal to remove the Vice President is initiated only in the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

and

Only

and

and

44 Consider the following statements about N.T. Ramarao.
He was a famous super-star of Telgu film industries.
He was a founder of Telgu Desam Party.
He was a Chief-Minister of Andhra Pradesh.
Governor Ramlal got the promotion.

Answer options

All statements are correct.

statements are correct.

and statements are correct.

statements are correct.

45 Consider the following statements
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission was established on 6th March 2001.
The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission consist of a Chairperson and four members.
Justice Vijay Chitnis was the First Chairman of the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

and

Only

and

and

46 Consider the following statements regarding with the Attorney General of India
There is no age limit for his appointment.
He shall have right of audience in all the Courts in India.
The term of his office is fixed by the Constitution of India.
Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

and

Only

and

and


47 After independance following Commission were setup to examine the all over secondary education.
Hunter Commission
Sapro Committee
Mudliyar Commission
Kothari Commission

Answer options

and

and

and

All the above

48 Who of the following were the two additional members appointed on the Election Commission of India after declaring is a three-member commission in 1993 during the regime of T.N. Sheshan as a Chief Commissioner.
M.S. Gil
J.M. Lyngdoh
D.Y.G. Krishnamurti
V.S. Sampath

Answer options

and options are correct.

and options are correct.

and options are correct.

and options are correct.

49 "Rather than offering a chance to a corrupt and inefficient government of a particular party, the option of a coalition government of several is better".
Good governance and balanced financial management.
Political. stability.
It is more accountable and transparent.
It is more democratic and federal.

Answer options

are correct options.

are correct options.

are correct options.

are correct options.

50 The completed face of the Indian election was changed by the strict implementation of the following rules of code of conduct
Ban on putting posters on walls and painting the walls.
Ban on pre election opinion poll and exit poll.
The use of loud speakers mounted on vehicles during poll campaigns prohibited.
Use of Government mechinery and vehicles for campaigns is prohibited.

Answer options

and options are correct.

and options are correct.

options are correct.

All above correct options.

51 Which of the following organization agitated to pressurise the Maharashtra Government to put ban on a controversial book entitled 'Shivaji-Hindu king in Islamic India" published by James Laines
Sambhaji Brigade
Bajrang Dal
Maharashtra Nav Nirman Sena
Vishwa Hindu Parishad

Answer options

All of the above

Only and

Only and

Only

52 What were the aims and objectives in National Policy of Women's Education from 1988-2000

To stop the dropping of Girl students of 6 to 14 years age from school.
To give the equal opportunities in quality education to Women's in relation to Man.
To compel the women in participation of educational programme.
To Eradicate traditional male, female discrimination in Educational Process.

Answer options

Only is correct statement.

Only is correct statement.

and are correct statements.

All the above are correct statements.

53 One of the Indian National Party Bhartiya Janata Party' which has Govern India 13th months in 1998 has got following seats.

297

161

180

170

54 Regional political parties are represent at the following groups:

Language/Religion

Nationalist group

Leftist/Rightist Relationship

Kadar party and Mass party

55 Middle School Education Commission (Mudliyar Commission) suggested following middle school reforms
Three years middle school education and four years higher middle school education.
Mother language or regional language should be medium of teaching.
Three years degree course.
Establish Higher Education Board in each state.
Answer options

Only statement is correct.

Only statement is correct.

and statements are correct.

All the above statements are correct.

56 By which article in Indian Constitution the Election Commission was created?

Article 356

Article 370

Article 324

Article 351

57 By which section of Indian Constitution gives Free and Compulsory Education to Boys and Girls?

Section 30

Section 31

Section 45

Section 30-31

58 Even after completing higher education, when youth find that their minimum expectations are also not fulfilled, they become disappointed what is the reason behind this disappointment harmful to nation.
Autonomy of University.
Opendoor policy about admission in higher education.
Due to the imbalance between the number of higher education taking students and the requirement of manpower in different field.
The medium of University Education.

Answer options

and are correct.

and are correct.

and are correct.

and are correct.

59 'Darpan' a print media is not related to which of the following facts?
The first newspaper published in Indian Languages.
Raja Ram Mohan Roy started this newspaper.
Bal Shastri Jambhekar started this newspaper.
The first Marathi newspaper in India.

Answer options

and options are correct.

and options are correct.

and options are correct.

and options are correct.

60 What should be given to society by Newspaper in 21" century'American Commission' noted following important points
To establish committee for discussing criticism and suggestion.
To explain truth, intelligence, description in a particular whole day in that Newspaper.
Presentation and explanation of societies aims and values.
To clear the picture of citizen's group in a representative manner.

Answer options

Only statement is correct.

statements are correct.

Only statement is correct.

All the above statements are correct.


61 According to the direction of constitution, all the boy's and girl's below 14 years, should got free and compulsory education within the period of 10 years after the implementation of constitution.
Fundamental Rights.
Directive Principles of State Policy.
Fundamental Duties.
In the 1947 Act of Indian Freedom.

Answer options

and

and

Only

Only

62 Following are the suggestions suggested by 'Radhakrishnan Commission' not Executed by Government.
To give autonomous position to colleges.
To prepare plan's to stop malpractices in examination.
Non-grant system in College Education.
Decreasing quality in Higher Education Research.

Answer options

Only statement is correct.

Only statement is correct.

and statements are correct.

All the above statements are correct.

63 'Sugar -Lobby' in Maharashtra is organisation working on following level function:

Executive Committee Level

Judicial Level

Legislative Level

None of the above

64 Which was the reason to abstract the free and fair election in India?
Fake Voting
To give ticket to crirninalise candidate
Booth Capturing
Use of black money in election

Answer options

Only statement is correct.

Only statement is correct.

and statements are correct.

All above the statements are correct.

65 Under which Article of Indian Constitution, the provision is made for "Equal Justice" and free legal aid to the poor?

Article -44 A

Article -48

Article -39 A

Article -48 A

66 In which year the Voting Right age was reduced from 21 to 18 year?

Year -1984

Year -1989

Year -1980

Year -1991

67 Following are the functions of Election Commission to conduct Impartial and Independent Election:
Discussion with M.P.
Organise Election Programme with consolation of Prime Minister.
To decide the limits of electoral constituency.
To give election sign to the political party and individual.

Answer options

Only is correct statement.

Only is correct statement.

Only is correct statement.

and statements are correct.

68 Which of the following persons is not remained President at Indian Press Council

Justice -Mr. N.N. Grover

Justice -Mr. N.N. Sen

Justice -Mr. R.5. Sarkariya

None of the above



69 Following are the condition's for recognition as a state regional political party
The party should f1.Ulction from last five years in that state.
Party head should be related to monarchy.
In Lok Sabha out of 25 members 1 member and in Legislative assembly for each 30 members one member should be elected.
One lady member should be elected from that party to Lok Sabha.

Answer options

Only statement is correct.

and statements are correct.

and statements are correct.

None of the above.

70 Consider the following statements
A remedy 1.Ulder Article 226 is discretionary and hence High Court may refuse to exercise its Writ Jurisdiction.
The Writ of habeas corpus can be passed against both public authorities as well as private individuals.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct

only

Both and

only

Neither nor

71 Consider the following statements (with reference to Maharashtra)
Chief Executive Officer of Zilla Parishad shall attend any meeting of Panchayat Sarniti in a District.
Chief Executive Officer has the power to grant absent leave up to three months to class-l and class-II officers of Zilla Parishad.
If the three-fourth of the total Councillors of Zilla Parishad passed a resolution to recall Chief Executive Officer in a special meeting, the State Government can withdraw him.
Which of the above statements is/are true







All above

72 The correct amstitutional position regarding Governor is that the

Governor acts on the advice of the Prime Minister

Governor acts on the advice of the President of India

Governor acts on the advice of the Chief Minister of the State

Governor acts on the advice of the Council of Ministers of the State

73 Which one of the following statements is accurate in terms of the Constitution of India?

The Chief Minister decides the allocation of portfolios among the Ministers.

When the Chief Minister resigns, the Council of Ministers gets dissolved.

All the principal policy announcements of the state government are made by the Chief Minister.

It shall be the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate to the Governor of the state all decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.

74 heriff of Mumbai is appointed for a term of

one year

two years

three years

four years

75 Who among the following created the office of a District Collector in India

Lord Cornwallis

Warren Hastings

Simon Commission

Sir Charles Metcalfe

76 Which of the following statements about Chief Secretary and Union Cabinet Secretary are conect
Both are Chief advisors of their respective Chief executive.
Both are Secretaries to their respective Cabinets.
Both are the administrative heads of their respective secretariates i.e. state and central secretariat.
The powers and functions of both are equal.
Answer options

and

and

and only

and only

77 Which of the following committee suggested that a 'Sarpanch Parishad' should be in Panchayat Samiti

Vasantrao Naik Committee

P.B. Patil Committee

L.N. Bongirwar Committee

Dr. L.M. Singhavi Committee



78 Who performed duty as Chief of District Rural Development Agency?

Project Director

Deputy Collector

Chief Executive Officer

Collector

79 There subject committees in Zilla Parishad.

5

7

9

11

80 Which one of the following statements about Municipal Commissioner is NOT correct

He is the Chief Administrator of the Corporalion.

He is appointed and transferred by the State Government only.

He can be withdraw from office by a resolution of two-third majority of the total Councillors.

He cannot be suspended by the Corporation.

81 Consider the following provisions with respect to the 74th Amendment Act 1992
Legal status to the Municipalities. .
Ward Committees.
District Planning Committees.
Direct elections of Chairperson of a Municipality.
Which of the about positions is/are correct

Only

and

and

and


82 Collector is the eye of the government and its tongue'. The statement made by

Lord Cornwallis

Sir George Compbell

Ramsay Macdonald

V.T. Krishnamachari

83 Match the list
Chief Minister Tenure
V.P. Naik 03.06.85 to 06.03.86
Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar 20.11.62 to 24.11.63
Marotrao Kannamwar 05.12.63 to 20.02.75
Sudhakarrao Naik 25.06.91 to 22.02.93

Answer options










84 Which are the provisions of Nagpur Pact?
Maharashtra have three regions for development and administration Mahavidarbha Marathwada Remaining region of state.
Special care for development of Marathwada.
Main bench of High Court at Mumbai and second bench at Nagpur.
One session of Legislature will be arrange at Nagpur.

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

All of the above

85 According to amendment of Constitution, Governor can appoint one member of Anglo-Indian in the Legislative Assembly if it is necessary.

21st

22nd

23,d

24th

86 Members of the Fazal Ali Commission were
K.M. Pannikar
Hrudaynath Kunjaru
Yashwantrao Chavan
Anna Dange

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

All of the above

87 Consider the following statements
In August 1989, the Rajiv Gandhi Government introduced the Nagarpalika Bill in the Lok-Sabha.
Although the Bill was passed in the Lok-Sabha it was defeated in the Rajya Sabha in October 1989 and hence lapsed.
In September 1990, the V.P. Singh Government introduced revised Nagarpalika Bill in the Lok Sabha but not passed and finally lapsed due to dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Answer options

Statements are correct.

Statements are correct.

Only statement is correct.

Statements are correct.

88 Which of the following statement is correct regarding key functions of the Panchayats
The preparation of plans for economic development and social justice.
The implementation of schemes for economic development and social justice.
Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

89 The Chief Secretary acts as the the Chief Minister on all matters of state administration.

Advisor

Principal advisor

Co-ordinator

Assistant

90 Who preside the meeting to elect the Panchayat Sarniti Sabhapati and Up-Sabhapati in first general meeting according to UMaharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Sarniti Act. 1961"

Commissioner

Deputy-Commissioner

Collector or his nominee

Deputy Collector

91 Select the correct statement/statements
The number of Ministers, including the Chief Minister, in state shall not be less than twelve.
According to the Article 168, the Governor is a part of the state legislature.

Answer options

Statement is correct.

Statement is correct.

Statements and are correct.

Statements and are incorrect.



92 The quorum for all types of General Meetings of Zilla Parishad is of the total number of members of Z.P.

1/2-number of members

1/3-number of members

1/4-number of members

1/10-number of members

93 Which of the following is true about the Provisions of the 74th Amendment Act for Municipalities?
Wards committees, for wards with Populations of two lakhs.
No person shall be disqualified on the ground that he is less than 21 years of age.
A Municipal Council for smaller Urban area.
The Twelfth Schedule contain 20 functional items for the Municipalities.

Answer options

and

and

Only

and

94 What is the period prescribed for filing Second appeal by the third party under the Right to Information Act, 2005

30 days

60 days

90 days

None of the above

95 Under Panchayat Extension of Scheduled Area (PESA) Act, 1996; Gram Sabha are powered by;
Ownership of Minor Forest Produce
Management of Village Markets
To dominate lower castes
Regulating social behaviours and customs

Answer options



Only

Only

All of the above


96 Who sanctioned more than 30 days upto 90 days leave of President of Zilla Parishad

State Government

Standing Committee

Zilla Parishad

Chief Executive Officer

97 On the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Committee of Maharashtra (1968) the State Government Pattern in the Secretariat.

Assistant Officer

Advisory Committee

Desk Officer

Chief Officer

98 Who has the power to call a special or extra meeting(s) of Gram Sabha, instead of regular meetings?

Sarpanch

Block Development Officer

Chief Executive Officer

All above

99 Match the pairs

Resolution of Lord Meyo 1870
Resolution of Lord Ripon 1888
Bombay Municipal Act 1907
Decentralisation Commission 1882

Answer options











100 What is 'Taqavi' or

Water tax

Agricultural loans

Irrigation tax

Canal tax

101 Who among the following has been regarded as the 'Father of All India Services'

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Vallabhbhai Patel

Jawaharlal Nehru

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

102 Consider the following statements about the CAG of India:
Audits all expenditures from the revenues of the Union and the States.
Ensures that total withdrawal by the Union Government do not exceed the amounts approved by the Parliament.
Comment on correctness or otherwise of Financial Transaction of the Union and the States.
Points out cases of non compliance of rules and regulations in the expenditure.

Which of these statements are correct

and

and

and

and

103 Match the pairs:
Committee/Commission Chair-person
To review in -service training of lAS officers P.e. Hota
Civil Service Reforms M.M. Punchhi
Second Administrative Reforms Commission Yugandhar
Second Commission on Centre-State Relations Veerappa Moily

Answer options:











104 The parts of Revenue and Expenditure department of Indian Finance Ministry are
The Revenue Division
The Civil Expenditure Division
Budget Division
The Defence Expenditure Division

Answer options









105 The objectives of YASHADA are
To promote modern management science as a major instrument for development of economic and social activities of State Government.
To develop managerial skills.
To develop organizational capability.
To develop leadership and decision making ability.

Answer options:







All of the above

106 Consider the follOWing statements regarding'All India Services'
Are the product of the British Rule.
Are common to both Union and the States.
Provides a valuable link between the Union and the State Governments.
Are recruited on an Alllndia basis with common qualifications and uniform scales of pay.
Answer options

Statements are correct.

Statements are correct.

Statements are correct.

Statements are correct.

107 Which of the following are true
The National Acacjemy of Administration was setup in 1959.
The National Academy of Administration was renamed as 'Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration' in 1974.
The Central Police Training College was renamed as "Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy" in 1975-76.

Answer options





and

only

108 Consider the follOWing statements
The term 'Civil Service' was first used for employees of the 'East India Company'.
The rcs also described as a Civilian British Army.
Article 309 did not apply employees of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
Which of the above statements are correct?







All above

109 Which of the following are true about the Public Account Committee
It is the oldest Financial Committee.
It is described as the 'twin-sister' of the Estimate Committee.
Its findings are ex-post facto.
Its work is only post mortem.

Answer options









110 A new All India Services can be created by

a resolution of the Parliament

an Act of Parliament

an order of the President

a resolution of U.p.s.c.

111 Payments from the Consolidated Fund of India are authorised by the

Money Bill

Appropriation Act

Finance Act

Consolidated Fund Act

112 Select the correct statements about LBSNAA
National Academy of Administration was established in 1959.
In October, 1972 NAA name changed to 'Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration'.
In September, 1975 the word 'National' was added to the Academy.

Answer options







All of the above

113 Select the correct statements (Comptroller and Auditor General of India)
The office of the Comptroller and Auditor General has been established in 1920.
He is appointed by President.
He is free from every kind of extraneous influence and pressure.
He is administrative head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Departments.

Answer options









114 Indian Engineering Service was recommended by

First Central Pay Commission

Second Central Pay Commission

Fifth Central Pay Commission

Third Central Pay Commission

115 Select the correct statements (Public Undertakings Committee)
Public Undertaking Committee was setup in 1964.
Now committee consists of 10 members from Lok Sabha and 5 members from Rajya Sabha.
Committee examine the reports of Controller and Auditor General on Public Undertakings.

Answer options

and

and

and

None of the above



116 Consider the objectives of the training:
to improve the efficiency of the employees.
to build-up is second line of competent officers.
to make the civil servants people oriented.
to develop mental, moral and spiritual capacity of civil servants.

Which of the above statements are correct

and

and

and

All above

117 The code of conduct of the Public Personnel in India is to mention:
Integrity in the service
Discipline in the service
Work in time in the service
Neutrality in politics in the service

Answer options

statements are correct.

statements are correct.

statements are correct.

All above statements are correct.



118 Induction training has following three main stages:
Foundation training
Institutional or professional training
In service training
District or field training

Answer options:









119 When the Indian Forest Service was created

1 April 1947

1 July 1951

1 June 1961

1 July 1966

120 The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has been given special status by the Constitution under Article

115 to 121

263 to 268

140 to 150

148 to 151



121 As per Environmental Protection Act 1986, Environment does not consist following component

Non -Living Component

Living Component

Energy Component

Social Component

122 As per the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, if any protection officer fails or refuses to discharge his duties as directed by the magistrate in the protection order without any sufficient cause, he shall be punished with

Imprisonment upto one year or Fine upto 20,000 or both.

Imprisonment for 3 years.

Fine of 50,000

18 months imprisonment or 5,000 fine or both.


123 As per Right to Information Act, 2005 Competent Authority means the case of the Supreme Court.

Auditor General

Attorney General

Chief Justice of India

President of India

124 As per Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. lf a Public Servant dishonestly or fraudulently misappropriates or otherwise converts for his own use any property entrusted to him or under his control as a public servant is said to commit an offence of

Tress pass

Accident

Criminal misconduct

Theft

125 The Protection of Women From Domestic Violence Rules came into Force

24th October 2005

8th March 2006

26th October 2006

10th December 2005

126 Who amongst the following administers the oath of office of Chief Information Commissioner under Right to Information Act, 2005

The Prime Minister

The President

The Governor

Chief Justice of India

127 Which of the following condition need not be satisfied by a person to claim himself as consumer under Consumer Protection Act, 1986

Service should have been rendered to him

Service should be hired by him

For hiring service, he should have paid consideration

For hiring service, he must have obtain consent of concerned authority

128 Under which of the following section of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, it is the duty of every person to give Information on demand to Police Officer as to Conunission of Offences,

Section 8

Section 7

Section 10

Section 9

129 Which of the following statements are true
According to section of the Official Secrets Act 1923, 'document' indudes part of a document.
According to section and of RTI Act 2005, 'information' and 'record' includes any document.

Answer options

Only statement is correct.

Only statement is correct.

Statements and both are correct.

Statements and both are false.

130 No one shall be permitted to give any evidence derived from unpublished records relating to any affairs of state, except with the permission of the

Any Government officer

Police officer

Chief Minister of the State

Officer at the Head of the Department Concerned


131 'Certifying Authority' means a person who has been granted a licence to issue a Digital Signature Certificate Under Section

48

35

24

26

132 Who ever not being a member of a SC or a ST and being a public servant, commits any offence of atrocities defined under SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 shall be punishable with imprisonment' for a term not less than

one year

six months

two years

three years

133 Which of the following punishment is prescribed under Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 for preventing a Dalit woman from entering any place of public worship on ground of untouchability

Imprisonment between one to six months and fine between 100 to 500.

Imprisonment of six months and fine of 600.

Imprisonment between 3 to 6 months and fine of 600.

Imprisonment of six months and fine of 100.


134 Section 66-A of the Information Technology Act, 2000, speaks about .

Punishment for sending offensive messages through Communication Service

Tampering with computer source document

Punishment for Cyber Terrorism

Punishment for Cheating by personation by using computer resources

135 Any person being aggrieved by the directions issued by the Central Government under Sec. 5 of Environment Protection Act, 1986, presently may file Appeal to the

District Court

High Court

Supreme Court

National Green Tribunal

136 Which of the following Court is mentioned under the enactment to try the offences under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Human Rights Court

Fast Track Court

Special Court

Court of Session



137 Who was the originator of the principle of 'Rule of Law'

Sir Edward Coke

Montesquieu

James I

Medison

138 As per rule 8 of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995, the State Government shall setup at a state headquarter a

Protection home

Protection cell

Protection committee

Protection unit

139 "Asymmetric Crypto System" means a system of a secure key pair consisting of a creating a digital signature.

Signature key

Digital key

Authorised key

Private key

140 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
The Government and the Public authorities are immune from ordinary legal process.
The doctrine of rule of Law is emOOdied in the Constitution of India.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

141 Among following which acknowledged that domestic violence is undoubtedly a human right issue?

Rio Declaration

Ramser Convention

Vienna Accord 1994

None of the above

142 In the British law approval for natural Justice was given by referring to two important principles namely:
nemo dat quod non habet
nemo judex in causa sua
audi alteram partem

Answer options

and

and

and

All of the above

143 Which court has jurisdiction to grant protection order and other orders under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005

Sessions Court

Judicial Magistrate First Class

Judicial Magistrate Second Class

None of the above

144 Which provision of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act Provides establishment of Court of Sessions to be Special Court under the Act

Section 13

Section 14

Section 15

None of the above

145 By which Amendment of Constitution of India, Parliament has been authorised to Constitute Administrative Tribunals

Forty-First Amedment, 1976

Forty-Second Amendment, 1976

Forty-Third Amendment, 1977

Forty-Fourth Amendment, 1977

146 Which one of the following two statements is corred
Sanction to prosecute is made a condition precedent for the court to take cognizance of an offence alleged to have been committed by a public servant under Prevention of Corruption Act.
Such condition is required even in case of public servant who has ceased to be public servant.

Answer options:

Only

Only

Both

Neither

147 It is necessary for the tribunals to follow for the fairness of verdicts.

Openness

Impartiality

Principles of Natural Justice

Procedures

148 Under Consumer Protection Act what is the period of Limitation provided for filing an appeal before tile Supreme Court against the order passed by the National Cornmi.ssion

30 days

60 davs

90 days

One year

149 Which provision of the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act specifies that section 438 of Cr. P.c. has no application to persons committing an offence under the Act

Section 17

Section 18

Section 19

Section 20

150 Which of the following officer's appointment is not prescribed under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995

Investigating officer

Nodal officer

Zonal officer

Special officer