1 Which of the following services have a long history dating back to the early years of East India Company

Civil and Medical Services

Agriculture and Business Services

Forest and Engineering Services

Civil and Techniqual Services

2 Which is the most powerful instrument of legislative control and executive management

Budget

Audit

Casting Vote

Watchdog Committee

3 Select one of the following statements which is not co-related to the role of Election Commission:
To chart out the Constituencies
To give recognition to political parties
To give permission to candidates about the expenses in the Election
To monitor and control the elections in the country
Answer Options

and

and

and

and

4 Match the following about the role of District Collector:
District Collector is Chief Executive officer of ZP Rajasthan
District Collector is Executive Director of DRDA Orissa (Odisha)
DRDA is under ZP; Less role of Collector Andhra Pradesh
The Collector plays very crucial role in the Maharashtra execution of walfare programmes

Answer Options











5 Match the following
Classification of Party Regional Party
Regional aspirations Shiromani Akali Dal
Ethnic considerations Assam Can Parished
Religious base Rashtriya Janata Dal
Personality based Dravid Munetra Kadgham

Answer Options











6 For whom in April 2012 has e-filing of income tax returns been made compulsory?

Those having income above Rs. 10 lakhs.

Those owing two or more cars.

Those owning two or more houses.

Those owning more than 10 hectares of land.

7 What is abligatory as per the Amendment Act 2002 while filing complaint under section 12 of the Consumer Protection Act

Arguments by Advocate

Appearance of Parties

Payment of Court Fee

Oral Evidence by Parties

8 In what context has Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar made the following statement: "A state just awakened from freedom with its many preoccupations might be crushed under the burden unless it was free to decide the order, the time, the place and the mode of fulfilling them".

Fundamental Rights

Powers of the Union Executive

Directive Principles of State Policy

Planning Commission

9 An advocate to be appointed as special public prosecutor under Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (prevention of atrocities) Act 1989 must have practised as an advocate for not less than

5 years

7 years

10 years

None of the above

10 Statement The President of India is the executive head of Federal Government.
Reason He is the Supreme Commander of the defence forces.

and are true is the correct explanation of

and are true, but is not the explanation of

is true but is false

is false, is true

11 Arrange List and List to choose appropriate answer. Candidates limits for expenditure in the election to Local self Govt. are:
List I List II
(Local Self Government) (Limit of expenditure)
type of Municipal Corporation Rs. 5,00,000
type of Municipal Council Rs. 3,00,000
Zilla Parishad Rs. 3,00,000
Panchayat Samiti Rs. 2,00,000

Choose appropriate answer using following code:











12 In case of any conviction in a summary trial under section 6 of the Prevention of Corruption Act, what sentence of imprisonment can be passed by the Special Judge?

One Month

Three Months

Not less than Six months

Not exceeding one year

13 Which of the following statements regarding appointment of Governor is incorrect
Nath Pai suggested that the appointment should be subject to the approval of Parliament
The Setalvad study team was of the view that the Chief Minister should be consulted
A.B. Vaipayee suggested that the panel of names should be placed before the Chief Minister to select one of them.

Answer Options

only

only

only

None of the above

14 Seats are reserved in the House of the People for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes but there is a separate provision for:

Assam only

Jammu and Kashmir only

Both Assam and Jammu and Kashmir

Neither of the above

15 Consider the following:
National Literacy Minion has been recast as Sakshar Bharat.
The Prime focus is on Adult Literacy.
The Principal target is to impart functional literacy to the adults above the age group of 15.
The auxiliary target is to lay more emphasis on basic education programmes than on vocational programmes.
Which of the above are correct?

and

and

and

and

16 NCC graduates are exempted from appearing in the Combined Defence Service Examination of the UPSC and are selected as regular commissioned officers on the basis of SSB interviews only. However they ought to have

NCC Certificate

Minimum B grading

Graduation with Physics and Maths

60% marks in graduation

Which one of the above is incorrect

17 Read the statements and select the correct option:
A Constitutional Amendment in 1976 suspended the constituency boundary revisions until 2001 census.
The 2004 General Elections took place in constituencies drawn by Delimitation Commission in 2003.

Answer options

Both the statements are incorrect

Statement is incorrect

Statement is incorrect

Both the statements are correct and is the consequence of

18 "We did not give him any real powers, but we made his position one of the authority and dignity" . Who said this about the position of President of India

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

K.M. Munshi

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

19 Match List with List -II and select the correct code given below:
List List -II
Censure Motion To draw the attention of the House to a matter of public importance that has arisen suddenly.
Adjonrnment Motion An expression of want of confidence in ministry.
Resolution To cut short the discussion on any matter.
Closure Motion House is made to declare an opinion on a particular matter.
Starred and un-starred questions.

Codes:









20 Why was the District Planning Committee constituted
To consolidate the plans prepared by Panchayats
To consolidate the plans prepared by Municipalities
To provide frame work to Panchayats and Municipalities for preparation of plans
Evaluation of planning made by Collectors office Answer Options

only

and

and

and

21 Select the correct sentence/sentences. The tenure of member of Maharashtra Public Service Commission is of 6 years.
The tenure of Secretary of the Maharashtra Public Service Commission is of 5 years.

Answer Options

Sentence is correct, is incorrect

Sentence is incorrect, is correct

Both sentence and are correct

Both sentence and are incorrect

22 Indian Evidence Act, sec. 123; Evidence as to affairs of state is based on which maxim

Audi alteram partem

Nemo judex in propria causa sua

Vis major

Salius populist supreme lex

23 Consider the following statements
The total number of seats in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly will be changed after the 2021 Census.
There can be a difference of maximum 20% in the number of voters of the biggest and smallest constituencies.

Choose the correct option

is true

is true

Both and are true

Both and are false

24 The "Principle of collective Responsibility" means:
The Cabinet Ministers voice the same opinion before the state legislature
In no case is a minister expected to speak against the Government decision or policy
In the cabinet meetings, they can differ from each other but any public exposure of these differences is considered undesirable
All the members of the council of ministers are collectively not responsible for all the acts

Answer Options

and

and

and

only

25 Under provisions of the Act of 1992 which religious communities have been recognised as minorities by the National Minority Commission:
Muslims
Christens and Parsis
Jain and Buddhists
Sikhs and Buddhists

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

Only

and

and

and

26 With which following object the Information Technology Act, 2000 has been enacted?

To provide information

To provide legal recognition for electronic commerce

To provide technology

All the above

27 The Panchayati Raj form of local self Government was adopted by the States in which order?
Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh
Maharashtra and West Bengal
Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan

Answer Options

only

and

only

and

28 Consider the following statements The scheme of reservati,on is being extended to voluntary agencies which:
Receive grant of Rs 2 lakhs and above from the Consolidated Fund of India.
Employ more than 10 persons on a regular basis
Atleast 50% of its recurring expenditure is met from grants in-aid form 'Central Govt'.

Which of the above statements are correct?

and

and

and

and

29 Why was the Special Act-The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 brought into force?
The then existing law the Protection of Civil Rights, Act 1955 had proved to be inadequate
The normal provisions of the Indian Penal Code were not adequate enough

Which of the above two statements is/are correct?

Only and not

Only and not

Both and

Neither nor

30 Which of the following statements is incorrect

Deputy chairman of the council of states shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Council

Deputy Chairman may resign from his office any time

Deputy Chairman may be removed from his office by a resolution of the council passed only by two thirds majority of the council.

At least a fourteen days notice has to be given before moving the afoicsaid resolution

31 Find out the correct alternatives regarding the Members of Cantonment Boards:
There are nominated members and elected members
Elected members are in minority
The nominated and elected members are not equal in number
The elected members elect from among themselves one Vice-President

Answer Options

and

and

and

and

32 As for introducing Universal Adult Franchise, choose the correct chronological order of countries:

New Zealand, U.S.A., u.K., Finland

New Zealand, Finland, U.S.A., India

Finland, U.s.A., U.K., India

France, U.K., U.S.A., New Zealand

33 To start the proceedings of the lower house of the state of Maharashtra the lower house should have:

30 members

members more than half

10 members

29 members

34 Read the statements given below and select the correct option.
The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court extends only to cases of violation of fundamental rights while High Courts enjoy wider powers and can issue writs in cases of breach of any right.
While the Supreme Court can issue the writ of habeus corpus only against the state while High Court can issue it against private individuals.

Statement is true but is false

Statement is true but is false

Both the statements are true

Both the statements are false

35 The UPSC have recently undertaken a project called the benefits of which are:
High speed scanning of data
Accurate and faster generation of Admit Cards,
Attendance lists with photo replica and signature facsimile of each candidate,
Cases of impersonation/malpractices will also be eliminated

Answer Options





and

and

36 In the context of right to freedom of religion which of the following provisions are constitutionally tenable under Indian Constitution?
Right to freedom of religion can be enjoyed only by the citizen of India.
State can make a law restricting any economic, financial or political activities associated with the religious practices.
State can make a law for throwing open Hindu religious institutions of public character to all the Indian citizens.
Carrying of kripan shall be deemed to be professing of a Sikh religion under Constitution.







None is tenable

37 There is a council of Ministers to aid and advice the President who, in the exercise of his functions acts in accordance with such advice, however
The President can not ask the Council of Ministers to reconsider such advice
The question whether any advice was tendered by the Council of Ministers to the President can be enquired into only by the Supreme court
If a member of the Parliament gets disqualified to be a member and he contests election before the expiry of the term of his office he can remain as a Minister until he is declared elected.

Answer Options

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct

None is correct

38 What is the object of establishment of a special court under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Prompt redressal

Remedy

Speedy trial

Regular trial

39 Election Commission faces following difficulties in conducting free and fair Elections:
Criminalization of Politics
Intra -Party dictatorship
Implementation of code of conduct
Opportunity to political parties for broadcasting on Radio, Television

Choose the correct alternatives:

only

only

and

and

40 Elections to the House of the People are on the basis of adult suffiage however so as to have the right to vote what is not essential
The person has to be a citizen of India
The person should not have been disqualified for non residence
The person should not have been disqualified for unsoundness of mind

Options:

Only

Only

Only

None of the above

41 What does Article 371 of the Indian Constitution provide for?

It provides special provision for Jammu and Kashmir

It provides special provisions for only the North East Sector

It provides special provision for the state of Hyderabad alone

It provides special provisions for the various states

42 Which of the following statements is/are true
A non-resident Indian citizen is eligible to vote in elections.
Such person can be enrolled as a voter in any constituency in India.
To get registered as a voter the person has to apply to the Indian embassy.

Answer Options

All statements

None

Only

and

43 Statement The amendment procedure in India has been provided in article 368 of the Constitution.
Reason There are multiple methods of Constitutional amendment in India.
Answer options

and is correct. is the correct explanation of

and is correct. is not the correct explanation of

is correct. is false

is correct is false

44 How were the growth targets fixed for the various plans
For the first three plans they were set with respect to National Income.
For the five plans they were set with respect to National Income
For the fourth plan it was the Net Domestic Product
For the sixth and seventh plan it was the Net Domestic Product
From fifth plan onwards it has been the Gross Domestic Product
From Eighth plan onwards it has been the Gross Domestic Product
From Fourth plan onwards it has been the Gross Domestic Porduct
All along it has been the Gross Domestic Product

Answer Options









45 "If Governor is given freedom to exercise absolute discretion in every situation, the structure of Indian Union will be scattered". Who made this statement in the context of authority of Governor

Shri. Yashvantrao Chavan

Shri. Pranav Mukherjee

RS. Sarkaria

Dr. B.R Ambedkar

46 In order to presume a particular act as an offence under the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

It must have been committed with the intention of untouchability

Done with any intention

Done with bad intention

None of the above

47 A Minister for the Union while taking oath of office should ideally say:
do swear in the name of God that
I affirm that
affirm in the name of God that

Answer Options

Only

Only

Either or

Only

48 It is the duty of every person to give information to police as to commission of offences under

The Right to Information Act, 2005

The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

The Official Secrets Act, 1923

None of the Above

49 Stree Shakti Puraskars are given in recognition of achievements by individual women in the field of social development by the Government of India.
These awards, six in number, are given in the name of the following eminent women personalities.
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar
Kannagi
Mata Jijabai
Rani Gaidanliou Zeliang
Rani Lakshmi Bai
Rani Rudramma Devi
Which award was added in 2007 given for outstanding administrative skill, leadership quality and courage







None of the above

50 Which of the following constitutional provisions are not included in the Constitution in respect of formation of a state in India?
New State can be formed by uniting two or more States
Explicit consent of the concerned legislature of the state is necessary for altering the boundaries or the name of the state
A state can be converted to a union territory
Central Government can constitute a state or a union territory after obtaining the opinion of the concerned government
Answer Options









51 During which periods the Five Year Planning was not effective or when were the Annual Plans put to practise?
1966 -1969
1990 -1992
2000 -2002

The options are

and

and

and

and

52 Which statement amongst the following is incorrect?
Law prior to July: Sitting legislators could hold on to seats even if convicted for crimes that would disquality them from contesting elections while their appeal was pending.
What SC ruled in July: Sitting legislator convicted for such a crime to be immediately disqualified and not continue as an MP, MLA pending appeal.
What ordinance says: Sitting legislator so convicted would be allowed to continue while an appeal is pending
The ordinance further says: Sitting legislator so convicted wouldn't be allowed to vote but would be paid the salary
The ordinance further says: Sitting legislator so convicted would neither be allowed to vote nor would he be paid the salary

Answer options

and

and

only

only

53 Consider the following statements and
Assertion Vice-President, when acts or discharges the functions of the President does not get emoluments payable to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
Reason He does not perform the duties as a Chairman of Rajya Sabha and gets the emoluments payable to the President.
Select your answer from the following alternatives

Both and are true and is the correct reason for

Both and are true but is not the correct reason for

is true but is false

is false but is true

54 Initially after the commencement of the Constitution appointment of members of the Anglo. Indian Community were being made in which of the following departments as were being done before 15th August 1947
Railways
Customs
Income tax
Postal and Telegraph

Answer Options

and

and

and

and

55 What did the Constitution (First Amendment) Act 1950 provide for?
Several new grounds of restrictions to the right to freedom of speech and expression
Prescribing qualifications for carrying on trade, business or service
Representation to the Lok Sabha was readjusted
Time limit for the states to convey their views on the central laws

Answer Options

and

and

and

and

56 What criteria have been suggested by Sarkaria Commission when a person is to be appointed as Governor of the State?
He should be eminent in some walk of life
He should be person from the outside the state
He should be a person who has not taken part in politics generally and more particularly in the recent past
He should be intimately connected with the local politics

Answer options

and

and

and

and

57 Consider the following statements
Education is in the concurrent list (7th Schedule of the Constitution)
Centrally funded institutions are set up by union government to maintain uniformity in higher education
Deemed University is not a centrally funded institution

Answer Options

and are true

and are true

and are true

all three are true

58 Offences under Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 are of which type?

Cognizable and triable summarily

Non -Cognizable

Compoundable

Non -Compoundable

59 Select the correct sentence/sentences:
The payment of Auditor General of India is made from the Consolidated Fund.
Controller and Auditor General retires at the age of 62 years.

Answer Options

Sentence is correct, is incorrect

Sentence is incorrect, is correct

Both the sentences and are correct

Both the sentences and are incorrect

60 Which of the statements about the language of transaction of business of the Parliament is untrue?
Business in Parliament is transacted in Hindi
Business in Parliament is transacted in Hindi or in English
At the commencement of the Constitution the business in Parliament could be transacted in Hindi or in English
A member may express himself in his mother tongue with the permission of the chairman/speaker

Options:

and

and

only

only

61 Select the correct sentence/sentences
When the minister of concerned department gives written answer in house, it is called a 'starred question'.
Motion of adjournment is also called as motion of censure.

Answer Options

Sentence is correct, is incorrect

Sentence is incorrect, is correct

Both the sentences and are correct

Both the sentences and are incorrect

62 Assertion In Liberal democracy, political parties act as brokers.
Reason Interest aggregation is the most important function of a political party

Codes:

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true but is not a correct explanation to

is true but is false

is false but is true

63 India medal tally at London Olympics 2012 Stands at Six. Which statement amongst the following is not correct
Grappler Sushil Kumar -Silver
Shooter Gagan Narang -Silver
Boxer Mary Kom -Bronze
Shutller Saina Nehwal -Bronze
Shooter Vijay Kumar -Bronze
Wrestler Yogerhwar Dutt -Bronze

Answer Options

and

and

and

and

64 One of the main defects of the single member constituencies is

Intimate relationship is not possible between the voter and the representative

Intimate relationship is possible between the voter and the representative

Every region gets adequate representation in the parliament

Peoples choice regarding representative is narrowed

65 Environment Protection Act 1986 was enacted to implement the decisions of following international Conference

Bejing -August 1985

Geneva -April 1980

Stockholm -June 1972

New York September 1982

66 The legislation promulgated by whom, is known as the Delegated legislation?

Parliament

State legislature

Judiciary

None of the above

67 Read the statements and select the correct option
The Privileges Committee is an important body, deciding on issues of parliamentary conduct.
The Privileges Committee has the significant power to follow up tratters arising during question time and the various calling attention motions.

Answer options

Both the statements are true is the reason for

Both the statements are true but there is no relationship between the two

Statement is incorrect

Statement is incorrect

68 Consider the following statements
The Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship scheme provides financial assistance to scheduled caste shldents for pursuing research studies.
The Human Resource Development Ministry is the nodal agency for implementing the scheme.
Research studies may lead to M.Phil and Ph.D.

Which of the above statements are true?

and

and

and

and

69 Which one of the following amendments has been made to the Consumer Protection Act 1986
Sale of Spurious goods (but not services) has been brought within the meaning of unfair trade practices
Section 4 and section 7 of the Act have been amended replacing Government "shall" by Government "may" inrespect of issue of notification

Answer options

but not

but not

Neither nor

Both and

70 The 180 degree appraisal means an official should be judged by
Colleagues in the organization
Clients/Citizens governed
His remote senior
Own self

Answer Options







and

71 "Governor is a bird in golden cage" Who made the comment?

Vijayalaxmi Pandit

Sarojini Naidu

C. Rajgopalachari

A.K. Ayyar

72 Match the columns
Channel Feature
D.D. India Art and Culture
D.D. Bharati International Channel
D.D. News Top in Viewership
D.D. National Bilingual Channel











73 Assertion In developing societies, pressure groups exist in a rudimentary and poorly organized form.
Reason In developing societies, well-developed party system takes the function of interest articulation.

Codes:

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true but is not a correct explanation to

is true but is false

is false but is true

74 Assertion Multi-party system is said to be more representative of the society.
Reason Multi -Party System is the consequence of the electoral process rather than of the pluralism.
Codes

Both and are true and is the correct explanation of

Both and are true but is not a correct explanation to

is true but is false

is false but is true

75 Consider the following two statements
Pavo cristatus is the national flower of India.
Nucipera gaertn is the national bird of India.

Now state whether

The statement is right but is not

The statement is right but is not

Neither statement is right nor

Both the statements and are right

76 Consider the following statements stating the meaning of the concept of 'Begari' in Article 23
Forced labour
To make compulsion to work beyond physical capacity.
Involuntary servitude
To work for a particular master and not to seek employment elsewhere without his permission

Choose the right combination of correct statements

alone is correct

and are correct

and are correct

all are correct

77 'YASHADA' is conducting PG Diplomas in
Urban Management
Rural Management
Child Labour
Disaster and Crisis Management

Answer Options

Only

and

and

and

78 Consider the following two statements. The first makes an assertion and the second gives the reason therefor.
Swami Ramanand Tirth Marathwada University came into being at Nanded.
From 14th January 1994 Marathwada University Aurangabad was renamed as Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.
Now state whether:

is right and is the reason therefor

is right and is not the reason therefor

right but not

right but not

79 The Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan focuses on which of the following subjects?

Science, Maths, Regional Language

Science, English Education, Computers

Science, Maths, Computers

Science, Maths, English Education

80 What has the Supreme Court recently given to the voters?

The Supreme Court has empowered the citizens to cast a negative vote

If negative votes are more in number than the maximum any candidate has polled, that will nullify the elections

Truly the Supreme Court has bestowed upon the people a right to reject

All the three above

81 Consider the following two statements about the Dearness Relief:
The rates of Dearness Relief payable to the Central Government employeesjpersioners are revised every year on 1st July.
The last rise declared was of 10% raising it to 90% effective from 1.7.2013

Now state whether:

is right is not

is right is not

Both and are right

Neither nor is right

82 Which of the following statements is incorrect
No person can be convicted for an offence committed before the promulgation of the Act prohibiltting that offence
No person shall be prosecuted for the same offence more than once
No person can be a witness against himself

Options:

Only

Only

Only

All the above

83 Which of the following Hindi movie actors has 14Silver Jubilee movies in succession to his credit

Amitabh Bacchan

Raj Kapoor

Dev Anand

Rajesh Khanna

84 What is the maximum punishment under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Five years and fine

Seven years and fine

Life imprisonment

Death

85 Who had the shortest tenure as the President of India

Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan

Dr. Zakin Hussain

Shri. V.V. Giri

Dr. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

86 Consider the following statements

The high level of indebtedness is the cause of poverty

The high level of indebtedness is the effect of poverty

Unequal resources is not the major cause for unequal incomes

The failure at both the fronts promotion of economic growth and population control perpetuated the cycle of poverty

Which of the above statements is incorrect?

87 Besides complaint under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 the victim woman also has the right to file a complaint under which section of the Indian Penal Code?

332

337

353

498-A

88 Match the following sections of the Official Secrets Act, 1923
Incitements Section 11
Search warrants Section 15
Offences by companies Section 9
Penalty for spying Section 3

Answer options











89 Which of the following statements regarding 'Nagpur Pact' is incorrect

At least one session of Legislature should be held of Nagpur.

Bench of Bombay High Court should be at Nagpur.

Recruitment in Government service should be proportionate to population.

The Congress leaders from Marathwada opposed the 'Nagpur Pact'.

90 Peasants and Workers party's roots are found in which of the following movements
Satyashodhak Movement
Lokhitwadi Movement
Non -Brahmin Movement
Bhoodan Movement

Choose the correct option

and

and

and

and

91 Article 356 of the Constitution has generated lots of debate because it deals with:

Inter -State Water Disputes

Greater autonomy for states in financial matters

Declaration of President's rule in a state

Status of Kashmir

92 Statement India's council of state is indirectly elected.
Reason Council of states represents the state rather than the population

and are true. is correct explanation of

and are true. is not the explanation of

is true. But is false.

is false but is true.

93 If we consider broad trends in distribution of national income the share of the primary sector has declined from 55.4 percent of GDP in 1950-51 to 16.9° percent in 2008 -09. How did the three components of the primary sector agriculture, forestry and fishery behave during the period

Rapid fall in the share of agriculture; the forestry and fishery remaining nearly constant

Rapid fall in the share of agriculture and fishery; forestry remaining nearly constant

Rapid fall in the share of agriculture and forestry; fishery remaining nearly constant

Steady fall in the share of all the three agriculture, forestry and fishery

94 Match the Pairs
A B
MIDA 1972
YASHADA 1982
LBSNAA 1959
NAA 1990











95 Which of the following statements are true with respect to public employment under the Constitution of India
Parliament may make a law prescribing any requirement as to the residence within the state or union territory as a precondition for public employment in a particular state or union territory.
Any State Government in India can make a law providing for requirement as to the residence within the state for the public employment under its authority.
Reservation in promotion may be made in favour of any backward classes of citizens not adequately represented in the services under the state.
Backlog in reservations from the previous year needs to be considered together with the reserved vacancies of the year in which they are being filled up for determining the 50% ceiling on reservation seats of that year.









96 The Representation of Peoples (Amendment) Act, 2009 states:
That results of Exit Polls should be declared only after five days from the last polling day,
That all officials, whether in government service or not, appointed by Election Commission are brought within the scope of corrupt practice.

Choose the correct option

Both and are true

Both and are false

Only is true

Only is true

97 Which of the following are the objectives of 74th Constitutional Amendment?
To strengthen the Democracy and Democratic decentralisation
To increase the participation of Civil society
To include the subject of Urban Local Government into the concurrent list
To bring local governments under the control of State Government
To empower them economically and make them self reliant

Which of the objectives given above are correct









98 Consider the following statements about the Member of Parliament Local Area Development scheme launched on 23rd December 1993 to enable members of Parliament to recommend works based on locally felt needs in their constituencies.
It is a non -plan scheme
When launched an amount of Rs 5 Lakh per MP was allotted
Now the amount per MP is Rs 5 crore
The funds are released on lapsable basis
The monitoring is done by District Authorities
Nominated members can recommend works any where in the country
Creation of durable assets is given priority
MP can recommend community infrastructure and public utility building works
Which statements amongst the above are incorrect?

Answer Options

and

only

only

only

99 Which of the following statements about the Womens Position is incorrect

In Vedic Period women enjoyed higher position than men

Matriarchal system existed in some areas

Restrictions were imposed on women as an impact of Manu Smruti

As the concept of division of labour got accepted the position of women changed

100 Identify the sequence of obligatory and optional functions of Municipal Corporation.
Cleaning of Roads and Public Places
To provide facilities of Gardens and Swimming pools
Tree plantation and play grounds
To provide facilities of primary education
To provide the facilities of Ambulances
Drainage system and construction and maintenance of the public toilets

Answer Options

-obligatory, -optional, -optional, -obligatory, -optional, -obligatory

-obligatory, -optional, (c)-obligatory, -optional, -obligatory, -obligatory,

-optional, -optional, -obligatory, -obligatory, -obligatory, -optional

-optional, -obligatory, -optional, -optional, -optional, -obligatory

101 Which of the following statements are true regarding a fundamental right to practices any profession or to carryon any occupation, business or trade by any citizen?
State may make a law making it obligatory that a citizen should possess appropriate professional or technical qualifications for practising any profession or carryon any occupation, trade or business.
Citizen can be restricted to carryon any trade, business or service if it is being practised by a corporation owned by the state
These restrictions can be put by the state only by making a law
The restrictions can be imposed by the State by an administrative order as well.

Answer Options









102 Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Education Act, 2009 and choose the correct option given below:
It implies that every child has a right to secondary education.
Education should be of satisfactory and equitable quality.
It can be imparted in informal schools as well

Answer Options

and are true

only is true

and are true

and are true

103 The emphasis on growing public sector with massive investments in basic and heavy industries continued till

Third Plan

Fifth Plan

Eighth Plan

Tenth Plan

104 Read the statement and select the correct option. In May 1975, the opposition persuaded the speaker to withdraw a Bill aimed 'ilt extending preventive detention because the Ministry of Law had drafted it poorly. Such incidences are considered as

Legislative activism

Excessive legalism

Executive activism

Administrative activism

105 Consider the following statements
The word Assam as per some is derived from Sanskrit word Asoma meaning peerless or unparalleled
Some others say the term has come form Ahoms who ruled the land for about six hundred years prior to its annexation by the British.
Now state whether:

is more widely accepted

is more widely accepted

Both are equally acceptable

Neither of the statements is acceptable

106 The Fundamental Rights primarily protect individuals from arbitrary state action. Which one of the following goes beyond and protects individual against the action of other private citizens? Select the correct option
Article 14
Article 15
Atticle 15
Article 16
Article 17
Article 22
Article 23

Answer Options









107 Which of the following provisions for cancellation of sales permit of liquor in some ward of the Municipal Council is are NOT correct?
Not less than 25% women voters from same ward have to apply
This application is scrutinised by the Superintendent, State Excise
Secret voting is conducted by the order of District Collector
If the majority vote is in favour of cancellation of sales permit of liquor, the District Collector gives such an order

Answer Options

only

only

and

None of the above

108 Name the year when the institution of Collector was created in India?

1772

1858

1861

1907

109 A curious characteristic of cricket is that the length of the pitch is specified 22 yards but the size or shape of the ground is not:
Grounds can be circular as in Adelade
Grounds can be oval as in Chepauk

Which of the above two statements are/is correct

Only

Only

Neither or

Both

110 Domestic Savings come from three sources, viz. households, the private corporate sector and the public sector in India. Between 1980 to 2012 nearly how much did each one of them contribute to the gross domestic savings
Households Private Corporate Public Sector

40% 30% 30%

30% 20% 50%

75% 15% 10%

50% 20% 30%

111 Which of the following statements is incorrect

The Supreme Court inquires into the matters arising out of election of a Vice President

The decision of the President in the matters arising out of election of a Vice President is final

If election of a Vice President is declared void acts done by incumbent until such a declaration do not get invalidated

Parliament can regulate any matter connected with the election of a Vice President subject to provisions of the constitution

112 Special Cash awards are given to winners in International Sports events and their coaches for example for winning Gold Silver and Bronze Medal in Olympics Rs 50 lakhs, Rs 30 lakhs and Rs 20 lakhs respectively are given to the winners Now consider the following:
Cash awards are given to coaches who have trained the medal winners for atleast 240 days immediately preceding the tournament
Award money to a coach is 25% of the award money given to the sports person coached

Answer Options

is right is not

is right is not

both are right

neither is right

113 The Verma Committee on Fundamental Duties has cited as many as 138 Supreme Court cases that facilitate the enforcement of a particular fundamental duty. Which Fundamental Duty from among the following has been referred to by the Committee in this context?

To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions the National Flag and the National Anthem.

To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India.

To protect and improve the natural environment.

To provide opportunities of education to child between the age of 6 and 14 years.

114 Which statement is correct?

Not more than 12 Arjuna awards are given every year

Not more than 5 Dhyanchand awards are given every year

Not more than 3 Dronacharya awards are given every year

None of the above

115 Which of the following are true
Sachar Committee was established to study social, economic and educational status of minority communities.
There is a proposal to link Madrassas with the National Institute for Open Schooling
Aligarh Muslim University recognises qualifications from Madrassas for the purpose of enrolment.

Answer Options

and

and

and

and

116 Consider the following statements regarding the number of Ministers in the State Council of Ministers
The 91 st Constitutional Amendment makes a provision of ceiling on the number of Ministers
Shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly
Shall not exceed 15% of the total number of members of both the Houses of the Legislature
It shall not be less than 12 including the Chief Minister
It shall not be less than 12 excluding the Chief Minister
Which of the statements given above are not correct?









117 Consider the following statements:
In addition to existing conditions, the Election Commission in 2005 introduced one more condition that a party has to be recognised as state party in a minimum of four states to be eligible for the National Party status.
The earlier norm was to secure of total votes polled in a minimum of 8 states.

Choose the correct option

is true

is true

Both and are true

Both and are false

118 Consider the following two statements:
Initially the cricket bat was roughly of the same shape as a hockey stick curving outwards at the bottom
That was so because the ball was bowled underarm and such a shape gave batsman the best chance of hitting the ball
Now state whether:

is right, is not

is right, is not

Neither nor is right

both are correct

119 Consider the following statements about the flaws in the composition and working of the Election Commission
Constitution is silent about the qualifications of the Chief Election Commissioner.
The President while acting on the advice of Council of Ministers may appoint a person on the basis of political considerations.
The Constitution is silent about the number and qualifications of Regional Election Commissioners.
Commission has no right to recruit and regulate the conditions of service of its secretarial staff.
Choose the right combination of correct statements

alone correct

and are correct

and are correct

All are correct

120 If a person committing a contravention of any of the provisions of the Information Technology Act 2000 is a Company then:
The Company shall be guilty of the contravention and shall be liable to be proceeded against the punished accordingly.
If the contravention is attributable to neglect on the part of the person responsible for conduct of business of the company he shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly
If a person responsible for conduct of business of the Company has by sufferance allowed the act of contravention he shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly

and

and

and

and

121 At the commencement of the constitution what condition was not neccesary to be a citizen of India?

Domicile of India and

Born in India or

Whose parents were born in India or

Ordinarily resident of India for not less than 5 years immediately preceding such commencement

122 Which of the following is NOT an Urban Local Institution in India?

Municipal Corporation

The Commune

Notified Area Committee

Town Area Committee

123 Consider the following statements regarding powers of Divisional Commissioner about Panchayat Raj:

He can call the meeting of concerned institutions.

He has the authority to check and verify the programmes and immovable property of concerned institution

If the strength of officers and staff is more than required' he has right to reduce it

He can suspend the improper, illegal resolution passed by PR institutions, but can't cancel it

Which of the statements given above is incorrect

124 As per section 31 of Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, the sections 161 to 165 (both inclusive) of were omitted.

Cr.P.c, 1973

Indian Evidence Act, 1872

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Code of Civil Procedure, 1908

125 Under S.c., S.T. (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, who amongst the following is empowered to impose collective fine?

Central government

State government

Local Self government

Panchayat

126 Which of the following statements are true?
'Paid means money paid by a non-governmental organisation for a news getting published
'Paid News' is money paid by government to disseminate information about its policies

Answer Options:

Only

Only

Both and

None

127 Select the correct sentence/sentences:
Articles 141 to 145 of the Indian Constitution State about the Auditor General.
Status and tenure of the Auditor General is similar to the justice of Supreme Court.

Answer Options

Sentence is correct is incorrect

Sentence is incorrect is correct

Both sentences and are correct

Both sentences and are incorrect

128 Read the following statements and choose the correct option:
The Act of 1919 introduced the system of dyarchy in eight major provinces.
The Act of 1919 created the provinces of Orissa and Sind
The Act of 1919 carried out detailed classification of subjects into central and provincial
The Act of 1919 was dismal failure in introducing federalism in India

Answer options

Only statement is correct

Statement is incorrect

Statement is .incorrect

Statement is incorrect

129 Which three statements have to be presented in the parliament as per the requirement of the 'Fiscal Responsibility and Management Act, 2003'
The Consolidated Financial Statement
The Macro .. Economic Framework Statement
The Medium Term Fiscal Policy Statement
The Fiscal Policy Strategy Statement

Answer Option

and

and .

and

and

130 Read the following statements and select the correct option:
A Bill that contains a taxation clause may not necessarily be a Money Bill.
A Bill involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund may not necessarily be a Money Bill
A Bill involving audit of the account of the Union may not be a Money Bill

Option and are correct but is incorrect

Option and are correct but is incorrect

All the options are correct

All the options are incorrect

131 What is not true of the Ordinance issued by the President when the Parliament is not in session?
It shall be laid before the Parliament. If the Parliament disapproves of it within 6 weeks of the reassembly the disapproval comes into effect
If the Parliament does not pass disapproval within 6 weeks the Ordinance comes into effect
If the two houses reassemble on different dates the period of 6 weeks is counted from earlier of the two.
If the two houses reassemble on different dates the period of 6 weeks is counted from the later of the two.

Answer Options
Besides

Only above

Only above

and

and

132 The salaries of the employees of Gram Panchayat in Maharashtra are borne by whom of the following

Entirely by Gram Panchayat

Entirely by State Government

Shared equally by the State Government and Gram Panchayat

Shared equally by the Zilla Parishad and State Government

133 What is not true about the protection of interest of minorities under Indian Constitution?
Constitution explicitly recognizes minority status on the basis of a religion or a language.
Only citizens residing in territory of India have the right to conserve their distinct script, language or culture
Only religious minorities have the right to establish educational institutions of their choice in India
No citizen can be denied admission to any educational institution receiving aid from the state funds on the ground of race, religion, caste, language.

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134 The initial Educational Backward Blocks were drawn up in connection with the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan on the basis of twin criteria

Female Literacy being above national average and Gender Gap in Literacy being below national average

Female literacy being below national average, Gender Gap in Literacy being above national average

Female literacy being below male literacy of the state and high drop-out levels?

None of the above

135 Statement The President of India is indirectly elected.
Reason Under the parliamentary system of government the head of state is only a nominal head.

Options:

Both and are true. is the correct explanation of

Both and are true. But is not the correct explanation of

is true But is false

is false But is true

136 What does the term Amicus Curiae mean

Friend advocate of the Court

Messenger of the Court

A salaried officer of the Court

The British time nomenclature of a court

137 Consider the following statements and choose the correct option given below
2/3 majority is necessary to pass the no-confidence motion against a woman Sarpanch who is elected on the seat reserved for women.
The reservation of seats for women is done on the basis of rotation
Sarpanch submits his resignation to Sabhapati of Panchayat Samiti
The post of Upsarpanch is also reserved for women

Answer Options

correct, incorrect

correct, incorrect

correct, incorrect

correct, incorrect

138 Consider the following statements and
Assertion Chief Election Commissioner can be dragged into the vortex of politics
Reason He has power to order repolling in a constituency.

Select your answer from the following alternatives:

Both and are true and is the correct reason for

Both and are true but is not correct reason for

is true but is false

is false but is true

139 Consider the following statements about the Mahakali River and the Project associated with it:

Mahakali Treaty is signed between India and Bhutan

Mahakali River is known as Sarda in India

Pancheswar Multipurpose Project is the centrepiece of the treaty

The project will mainly have power and irrigation benefits besides incidental benefits of flood moderation

Which of the above is not correct

140 What are the aims of Pressure Groups?
To fulfil their own vested interests
To put Pressure on Government and Administration
To field candidates in Elections
To back Political Parties

Which of the statements given above isfare correct

only

and

and

and

141 3 members are to be elected from a particular ward of Gram Panchayat. Out of
1 -seat is reserved for women
1 -seat is reserved for scheduled castes
1 -seat is General Open
5 candidates secured votes in the following manner. Which three of them can be declared elected?
5 Candidates Voting
Woman -S.c. 500
Woman 200
Male -S.c. 200
Male 400
Male 300

Answer Options









142 Election Commission banned exit polls during the elections to five state assemblies in January 2012. For what period were they banned?

From filing application to'polling date

From the finalisation of application to polling date

For the entire period of elections

From polling date to the counting date

143 Which following Latin Maxim provides the principle of natural justice of right of hearing?

Res Judicarta

Nemo quat natural

Audi Alteram Partem

Justice res sit rea

144 Match List with List
List (A) List
Bhartiya Janata Party (i)Indian National Trade Union Congress
Indian National Congress All India Trade Union Congress
Communist Party of India (iii)Bharatiya Kamgar Sena
Shivsena (iv)Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh











145 Which of the following are the special taxation powers of Zilla Parishads in Maharashtra
Stamp Duty
Cess on Land Revenue
Cess on Water rates
Forest Revenue

Answer Options

and

and

and

and

146 Amongst the following which issue was involved in A.K. Kripak Vs.Union of India(AIR 1970 S.C 150 case:

Pecuniary Bias

Personal Bias

Subject Matter Bias

All the above

147 Special Court Under SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act has power to pass an order of a person likely to commit offence.

Injunction

Suspension

Externment

Arrest

148 While granting permission regarding evidence derived from unpublished official record U/sec. 123 of Indian Evidence Act 1872, the officer or head of the department concerned:

Shall give or withhold such permission as he thinks fit

Has to give permission

Can not give permission

Permission is not mandatory

149 Which of the following judgements stated that Preamble was not a part of the Constitution

Berubaricase

Golaknath Case

Kesavananda Bharati Case

Bommai Vs. Union of India

150 The term 'Sovereign' in the preamble of the Constitution of India subscribes to which of the following meanings
India can make and unmake any decision with respect to itself without any interference from outside
Union and states both are sovereign
Union of India can acquire foreign territory
Union of India has the power to cede parts of national territory

Answer Options