1 Which of the following are the devices of control over the public expenditure
The CAG of India
Planning Commission
Parliament
The Finance Ministry

Answer options

Only

and

and

and

2 Panchayat Courts are functioning in some states under various names, like
Nyaya Panchayat
Panchayat Adalat
Sthal Panchayat
Gram Kacheri

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

Only

3 Which of the following statements is incorrect
In reality Vice-President is elected by the Lok Sabha alone.
In that way Council of States has been denied the right to elect its leader.

Only

Only

Both

Neither

4 In the year 2000 the three states of Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand were established almost at the same time. However what is the order in which the Acts creating these states came into effect?

Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand

Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand

Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh

5 Consider the following statements
The Constitution was signed by the members of the Constituent Assembly on 26th January 1950.
There were 395 articles and 12 schedules in the original Indian Constitution.

Answer options

and are correct

is correct

is correct

and both are wrong

6 Consider the following statements
In India, the Family Courts are established under the Family Courts Act 1984.
In 1988, the First Family Court was established in Maharashtra at Pune.
At present 32 Family Courts are functioning in Maharashtra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

and

Only

and

7 In India Govt. orders are not issued under the signatures of the Minister. In England:
Every Govt. order is countersigned by the Minister.
The king cannot be taken to the Court of Law as "The king can do no wrong".

Which one of the above two statements is correct

Only

Only

Both

Neither

8 Supreme Court has recognised certain features as the basic features of the Indian Constitution. Which of the following features are so recognised?
Principle of equality
Judicial Review
Federalism
Sovereignty

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9 Consider the following statements regarding Federation:
Article 3 of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to create new states, alter their bounqries, even their names.
The state does not participate in the amendment process.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

Only

and

None of the above

10 Consider the following statements ragarding the Attorney General of India
The Attorney-General is appointed by the President of India.
He has to have the qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court.
He is the ex-officio member of Parliament.
He has the right of audience in all the Courts of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and

and

and

and

11 Consider the following statements
The Interstate Water Disputes Act 1956 is an act of the Parliament of India enacted under Article 262 of the Constitution' of India.
This act has been amended in 2014.
The Godavari, Narmada, Krishna orders were made before the amendment and now cannot be altered.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

and

Only

and

12 Consider the following statements
On the recommendations of Sardar SwamSingh the Fundamental Duties were included in the Indian Constitution by the 42nd amendment.
In 2006, through the 86th amendment providing for free and compulsory primary education to the children between the ages of six and fourteen years has been made mandatory on the Govt.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

Only

Only

and

None of above

13 Which fundamental elements of the basic structure of the -Constitution are given by the Indira Gandhi Vs Raj Narain Case?
Equality of status and opportunity
Rule of law
Secularism and freedom of conscience
Separation of Powers

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

Only

14 Consider the following statements
In the First Lok Sabha (1951),72 seats were reserved for the Scheduled Castes and 26 seats were reserved for the Scheduled Tribes.
In the 16th Lok Sabha 79 seats were reserved for the Scheduled Castes and 41 seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes.
Out of 48 seats from Maharashtra 05 seats are reserved for the S.Cs. and 04 seats are reserved for the S.Ts. in the Loksabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and

and

and

and

15 The functions of the National Commission for the scheduled castes:
To investigate all matters relating to safeguards provided for SCs.
To inquire into specific complaints related to deprivation of rights of the SCs.
To advise on planning process of socio-economic development of SCs.

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

All of the above

16 Consider the following statements regarding Lokpal
The term Lokpal was coined by Dr. L.M. Sanghvi in 1963.
The first Janlokpal bill was proposed in 1968 by Shanti Bhushan.
The Lokpal or Janlokpal bill has so far been introduced in the Parliament for eight
The Lokpal bill was finally enacted by Parliament in 2013.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct









17 Consider the follOWing statements regarding the Lokayukta
Maharashtra is the First State to. establish the institution of Lokayukta.
Lokayukta is appointed by the Chief Minister.
Kamataka Lokayukta is considered as the most powerful Lokayukta in the country.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and

and

and

and

18 Arrange in an appropriate order (Presidents of India)
Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
R. Venkataraman
Giani Zail Singh
Dr. F.A. Ahmed

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19 Which of the statements given below is/are correct
Supplementary questions to the unstarred question cannot be asked.
The reason for asking a short notice question is not to be given.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

20 Consider the following statements regarding women's representation in the Lok Sabha
The First Lok Sabha had only 4.4% women members.
In the 16th Lok Sabha, they have risen six fold.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only

Only

and

None of these

21 Consider the following statements
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Rules Committee.
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was a member of this Committee.

Answer options

is correct

is correct

and both are correct

and both are wrong

22 Consider the following statements:
Fundamental Rights are individual-oriented but Directive Principles are community oriented.
Fundamental Rights seek to establish political democracy. Directive Principles seek to establish social democracy.
In a way Fundamental Rights are negative while the Directive Principles are positive.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and

and

and

and

23 Which of the following statements is incorrect
Speaker may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed only by 2/3 majority of the Lok Sabha.
At least a seven days notice has to be given before moving the aforesaid resolution.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

24 Which Constitutional Amendments are related with the inclusion of new territories into the union
10th Constitutional Amendment
12th Constitutional Amendment
14th Constitutional Amendment
16th Constitutional Amendment

Answer options:

Only and

only and

Only and

Only and

25 Which comInissions and committees are related to the reorganisation of states or to the union-state relations?
JVP Committee
Sarkaria Commission
Indrajit Gupta Committee
Rajamannar Committee

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

Only

26 Which one of the following statements is incorrect

Bihar has exactly half the number of MPs the UP has.

Kerala has exactly half the no. of MPs Bihar has.

Haryana has exactly half the number of MPs Kerala has.

None of the above

27 Which one of the following two statements is correct
A member of the State Legislature cannot contest for the post of Vice-President.
The Vice-President can be removed by a resolution of the Copncil of States passed by a simple majority of the members with the House of People having nothing to do withit.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

28 Which one of the follOWing two statements is incorrect
The fifty second amendment reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
The sixty first amendment outlawed defections by the members of ParHament and state legislatures.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

29 Consider the following statements
The National Scheduled Castes Commission was established in 2003.
The National Scheduled Castes Commission consists of one Chairman, one Vice-Chairman and three members.
The members of the National Scheduled Castes Commission are appointed for five years.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and

and

Only

and

30 Consider the following statements
The first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly waS held between 9th to 23rd December 1946 at New Delhi.
Sardar Hukum Singh, K.T. Shah, Mahaveer Tyagi were the non Congress party members ofthe Indian Constituent Assembly.
All the Muslim teague members were present in the first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and

and

and

and

31 Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission:
The Finance Commission is established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution.
B.K. Chaturvedi is the Chair person of the 13th Finance Commission.
Excluding Chairperson there are five members in the Finance Commission.

Which of the statement/s given above is/are correct

and

Only

and

and

32 Consider the following statements
The National Green Tribunal has been established in 2008.
Justice Lokeshwar Singh Panta was the first chairman of this tribunal.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

Only

and

None of these

33 Consider the following statements
The amendment procedure is provided for in the Constitution of India, under Article 368.
There were 98 amendments to the Constitution of India till 2012.
Prior permission of the President is required for introducing the amendment bill.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Only

and

and

Only

34 Match List(A) with
List(A) List(B)
State Special Provisions
Mizoram Art.371
Arunachal Pradesh Art.371 G
Maharashtra Art.371 I
Goa Art. 371 H











35 Consider the following statements
The National Commission for minorities was established under an Act passed in 1982.
Only Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and Zoroastrians (Parsis) have been notified as minority communities by the Union Government.
Justice M.R.A. Ansari was the first chairperson of the statutory Commission for minorities.

Which of the statements given above is correct







None of the above


36 Which of the following states have only one seat in the Lok Sabha
Mizoram
Nagaland
Tripura
Sikkim
Goa
Chandigarh
Manipur

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37 Consider the following statements
According to Audit Bureau of circulation the Hindi newspaper Dainik Bhaskar was the highest circulated newspaper in India during January to June 2014.
Dainik Sakal had the highest circulation in Maharashtra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

Only

and

None of these

38 Which one of the following two statements is correct
The scheme of Kendriya Vidyalaya was approved in 1962 to provide uninterrupted education to the wards of the transferable Central Govt. employees.
There are 3 Central Schools abroad in Moscow, New York and London.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

39 Which one of the following statements is incorrect

So far six Vice-Presidents have gilne on to become Presidents.

Only one Vice-President had an additional charge of the post of President.

In addition to the one above only one Mr. V.V. Giri had an additional charge and so also the regular charge of the post of President.

Three Vice-Presidents have retired as such without becoming a President.

40 The limitations on the right to freedom of speech and expression are:
Security of the state
Contempt of court
Defamation
Sovereignty and Integrity of India

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

All the above

41 Consider the following statements regarding Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena was founded on 9th March 2006.
MNS won 63 seats in the Municipal Corporation elections of Nashik in 2012.
MNS won 13 seats in the Assembly Elections of 2009.
In the Assembly Elections of 2014, the party won 3 seats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and

and

and

and

42 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Telangana Rashtra Samiti has 'Rising Sun' as its symboL
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam has a as its symboL

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

43 Consider the following statements:
In 1952, the First delimitation of constituencies was done in India.
The Fourth delimitation was done under the Delimitation Act 2002.
The last delimitation was done in India using the figures of the population census 1971.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

and

Only

and

Only

44 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect?
Central Universities, in all 18 in number were established during 2008 -09 in the states which did not have a central university.
Indira Gandhi Tribal University established during 2008 -09 at Amarkantak Madhya Pradesh is so for running only Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses without the research facilities.

Answer options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

45 Consider the following statements
The percentage of voter turnout in the 2014 Loksabha Elections was 66.4% a record high to date.
Compared to the 2009 elections, this was an increase of 32.71

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

Only

and

None ofthese

46 Consider the following statements
to connect higher educational institutes with industrial development.
to connect institutes of higher education in India with the foreign institutes-of higher education.
to connect institutes of higher education with local communities to address the developmental challenges through appropriate technologies.
to connect all institutes of higher education with each other through internet in India.

Which of the above statements regarding the aim of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan are incorrect



and





47 Some of the prominent women in the main stream mass media are
Vineeta Shrivastava
Jayshree Khadilkar-Pande
Ulka Mahajan
Begum Imrana Samnani

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

All the above

48 The Eledion Commission calls for the following information on an affidavit from the candidates seeking election to the Parliament or a State Legislature_____
Educational qualifications
Movable and immovable assets
Dues of public financial institutions
Political History of the candidate.

Choose correct option

Only

Only

Only

Only

49 TheFreedom of Press Act was enacted in 1951 to give effect to Art. 19
Freedom of Press is implied in the Article 19 of the Constitution of India.
Freedom of Press is subject to the restrictions that are provided under Article in the Constitution of India.
The phrase 'freedom of press' has been used in the Constitution of India in the 7th Schedule.

Which of the above statements are wrong?

and

and

and

and

50 Which of the following is common to the methods of election of the members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
Every citizen above 18 years of age is an eligible voter.
The winner must get more than half of the votes.
The Election Commission of India conducts these elections.
Every vote has equal value.

Answer options







Only

51 Match the pairs

National Front 2004
United Front 1996
NDA 1989
UPA 1997

Answer options











52 Consider the following statements in connection with Sharad Joshi:
He is the founder of Shetkari Sanghatana.
He was a member of the Lok Sabha.
He founded the Swabhimani Party.
He was the founder leader of Kisan Coordination Committee.

Which of the statements given above are correct

and

and

and

and

53 Match the pairs

Representation of People's Act 1959
Presidential and Vice-Presidential Election Act 1950
The Delimitation Act 1952
The Parliament (prevention of Disqualification) Act 2002

Answer options:











54 During the 1991 and 1998 general elections the manifesto of Bhartiya Janata Party contained which of the following
To abolish the Article 370.
To enforce the Uniform Civil Code.
To abolish the Minority Commission.

Answer options

Only

Only

Only



55 Match the pairs

University Grants Commission 1972
Indian Council for Historical Research 1969
Indian Council for Social Science Research 1956
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) 1945











56 ___Committee recommended that there should be a law requiring all recognised political parties to keep audited accounts with sources of all income and details of expenses.

Dinesh Goswami

Jt. V.R. Krishna Iyer

Jt. Kuldeep Singh

V.M. Tarakunde

57 Consider the following statements
Reservations for the OBCs were in existence in the Southern States since the 1960s.
In the North India Karpoori Thakur, the Chief Minister of Bihar, introduced a policy of the reservations for the OBCs in Bihar.
In August 1990 Central Government decided to implement reservations for the OBCs in the jobs in the Central Government.
MandaI Commission was setup to investigate the extent of educational and social backwardness among various sections of the OBCs in Indian society.

Which of the above statements are correct about the OBC reservations in India







None of the above

58 Consider the following statements regarding Political Parties in India:
A party gets recognition as a NcIflonal Party if it gets recognition as a State Party in at least 5 states.
A party should win a minimum of the total valid votes polled in the state to get recognised as a state party.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

Only

Both

Neither

59 Consider the following statements
Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya was launched in 2004.
Under this scheme 60% seats are reserved for girls belonging to S.c., S.T., OBC and minorities

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

Only

Both

Neither

60 Consider the following statements regarding Aam Aadmi Party
AAP was established in 2012.
AAP emerged as the single largest in the elections of Delhi Assembly in 2013.
In the 2015 Delhi Assembly elections AAP won 68 out of 70 seats.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

only

and

and

only

61 The Government of India has introduced Saksham Scholarship scheme for:

differently abled students to pursue their higher studies abroad

differently abled students to pursue technical education

differently abled students to complete their school education

schools of differently abled students

62 Consider the following statements regarding Private Universities:
Private Universities are approved by the University Grants Commission.
Andhra Pradesh has the largest number of Private Universities.
Rajasthan has the number of Private Universities.

Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect

and

and

and

only

63 Consider the following statements
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme has the objective of providing good quality modem education to the talented children predominantly from the rural areas.
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Scheme is being implemented in all the states.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

Only

and

None of these

64 The Representatives of the People Act 1950 deals with which of the following matters:
Preparation and revision of the electoral rolls
Issue electoral identity cards to the registered voters
Preparing electoral rolls with photographs of voters
Counting votes during election
Celebration of National Voter Day

Answer options









65 Consider the following statements
Candidate who wins the elections gets the majority of votes.
Voters vote for a party.
Candidate who wins may not get majority of votes in the election.
More than one representative may be elected in this method.

Which of the above is/are not the feature/s of the Proportional Representation Election Method?

and

and

Only

and

66 Consider the following statements
Justice Rajinder Sachar Committee was appointed in 2005.
According to Sachar Committee report the overall percentage of Muslims in bureaucracy of India is 2.5%.
Muslims contribute about 18% of the Indian population.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

Only

and

Only

and

67 Which committees are related with the improvement of the standard of Higher and Technical Education?
Anil Kakodkar Committee
Ram Takwale Committee
Arun Nigwekar Committee
Mungekar Jadhav Committee

Answer options

Only

Only

Only

Only

68 BSP is a National Party. Elephant is a reserved symbol of BSP. But, it is not accepted in which of the following states, where BSP has to select symbol from the list of free symbols specified by the Election Commission of India

Jammu and Kashmir

Kerala

Assam

Tripura

69 Which of the following statements about the Maulana Azad National fellowship is wrong?

University Grants Commission has been implementing the scheme of Maulana Azad National fellowship for the minority students.

This fellowship scheme is being implemented since 2009.

This fellowship scheme is being funded by the Ministry of Human Resources Development.

Under this scheme financial assistance is provided to the selected candidates belonging to minority communities for pursuing their M.Phil/Ph.D Research.

70 Which of the following statements is correct about the Rastriya Uchchatar SOOha Abhiyan (RUSA)

It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in the year 2010.

It aims at providing strategic funding to eligible state higher educational Institutes and Central Universities.

The former Central Scheme of Polytechnics to enhance skill development has been subsumed within RUSA.

It aims at correcting regional imbalance in access to higher education by setting up institutions in unserved and under served areas.

71 Who said the job of a Governor is "to run a hotel and entertain guests"

Vijaya Laxmi Pandit

K.M. Munsm

N.V. Gadgil

Shankar Dayal Sharma

72 In the Swamajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana what is expected
At least 50% of Swarozgaris are from SCs and STs.
At least 33% of Swarozgaris are women.

Answer Options:

Only

Only

Both

Neither

73 Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Borstal School organising vocational training for young Borstal women (young women who are convicted of an offence) is at Kolhapur.
The Jail Officers Training School is located at Kolhapur.

Answer Options:

Only

Only

Both

Neither

74 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Naming public streets is a discretionary function of the Municipal Corporation.
Construction of Akharas is an obligatory function of the Municipal Corporation.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

75 Which of the statements mentioned below is incorrect

Duration of a Corporation is fixed for five years.

Duration of a Corporation cannot be extended beyond five years

In an emergency duration of a Corporation can be extended beyond five years.

None of the above

76 As a District Magistrate, Collector's functions are
To inspect jails
To collect land revenue
Enforcement of Stamp Act
Issue of permits for the cutting of trees
Enforcement of entertainment tax.

Answer Options

statements are correct

statements are correct

statements are correct

statements are correct

77 Consider the following statements regarding the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly:
He shall vacate his office if he ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
He may at any time by writing under his hand addressed to the Governor resign his office.
He may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Assembly by a majority of the members present and voting.
No resolution for removal shall be moved unless at least one month's notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct

and

and

and

only

78 Who is known as the 'Development Commissioner' for the state?

Block Development Officer

Chief Secretary

District Collector

Divisional Commissioner

79 'Economic Justice' as an objective of the Indian Constitution gets expressed in

the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights

the Preamble and the Directive Principles

the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles

None of the above

80 Swamajayailti Gram Swarozgar Yojana is basically covering all the necessary aspects of self employment which include:
Organisation of the rural poor into self help groups
Their capacity building
Planning of activity clusters
Infrastructure build-up
Technology

Answer Options:

statements are correct

statements are correct

statements are correct

statements are correct

81 Which one of the following two statements is correct?
The first Municipal Corporation in India was set up for the city of Calcutta in 1687
The maximum strength of nominated members in the Municipal Corporation can be 5.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

82 Which one of the following two statements is correct?
The offices of the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister are constitutionally created.
The Constitution says nothing about the qualifications of the Chief Minister.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

83 Which of the following statements regarding the composition of the 'water management and cleanliness' committee of the Z.P. is not true
President of Z.P. is an ex-officio Chairman of this committee.
Chairmen of all subject committees are the ex-officio members.
Deputy Chief Executive Officer (Panchayat) is a member secretary.
Chief Executive Officer is an ex-officio member.

Answer Options



and







84 According to Potter, district administration means to
maintain law and order iiI the district.
(b)enstrre that justice is done and rule of law prevails.
impose imd collect a number of taxes.
take immediate action in case of a calamity or disaster.

Which of the above statements are correct

and

and





85 Which of the following statements is false?

The present form of district administration in India is a mixed creation of the Mughal and the British rulers.

During the Mughal period, the head of the district was. 'Faujdar' who worked under the direct control of a 'Subedar'.

Warren Hastings created the office of the Collector in 1772.

India Act 1935 strengthened the position of the District Collector.

86 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Appointing a Finance Commission is an Executive Function of theGovernor.
Enjoying immunity from civil proceedings is a Discretionary Power of the Governor.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

87 Constitution of the Standing Committee of a Corporation
Consists of sixteen councillors.
One-half of the members retire every succeeding year..
Any Councillor who ceases to be a member of the Standing Committee is not eligible for re-appointment.
The responsibility to elect Chairman is required to be fulfilled by the Standing Committee within a period of thirty. days.

Which of the above statements is/are correct

only

and

and

and

88 By which Constitutional Amendment SCs/STs and OBCs have been given reservation in the private unaided educational institutions

92nd

93rd

94th

95th

89 Which of the following statements is false with regard to no-eonfidence motion against the Sabhapati of Panchayat Samiti

requires 2/3 majority to pass the no-confidence motion.

where the office of Sabhapati is reserved for women, it requires 3/4 majority to pass theno-eonfidence motion.

no-confidence motion shall not be moved within six months of the date of election of Sabhapati.

once the no-confidence resolution is rejected, no confidence motion shall not be moved second time within six months of the date of rejection.

90 Which of the following functions is not performed by the Sub Divisional Officer?

responsibility of maintenance of maps and records.

assessment and collection of land revenue.

deciding the questions of the rightful ownership of a disputed land.

issuing the arms licences.

91 Consider the following statements
There shall be reservation for the office of the Chairperson in the Municipalities for the scheduled castes, the scheduled tribes, women and the Backward classes.
A member from the reserved category can seek an election for the reserved post of the Chairperson eventhough he is elected as a member from an unreserved constituency.

Answer Options

Statement is correct is false

Statement is false is correct

Both the statements are correct

Both the statements are false

92 The Second Administrative Reforms Commission has subtitled its report on 'Local Governance' as

Master key to Good Governance

Unlocking Human Capital

An Inspiring Journey into the future

Scaling New Heights

93 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Induction training for the IAS/IPS is divided into the following three phases.
Foundational training
District or Field training and
Orientation training
Foundational Training for IAS and IPS was initially imparted together at Mussorie, then separately at Mussorie and Hyderabed now once again together at Mussorie.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

94 Which of the following statements is not correct
In Gujarat the Collector looks after the regulatory and development functions.
In Rajasthan like in Maharashtra the developmental functions have been assigned to a separate officer and not to Collector.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

95 Match the pairs with regard to the categories of standing committees

Financial Committee Business Advisory Committee
Departmental Committee Committee on Subordinate Legislation
House Committee Committee.on Public Undertakings
Scrutiny Committee Committee on Commerce

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96 At the time of formation of Maharashtra state on 1st May 1960, there were 12 Mantralaya Departments, which of the following were not included then
Planning Department
Co-operation and Rural Development Department
Food and Civil Supplies Department
Irrigation and Power Department

Answer Options

and

and

and

and

97 Which of the follOWing statements is not correct

The State Government shall appoint, on deputation a suitable officer as the Municipal Chief Auditor.

The Chief Auditor shall conduct a weekly examination and audit of the municipal accounts.

The Chief Auditor shall report to the Commissioner.

The Municipal Chief Auditor shall not be eligible for further office the Corporation after he has ceased to hold his office.

98 Consider thefollowing statements:
Thevalidity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies or the allotment of seats to such constituencies shall not be called in question in any court.
No election to any Panchayat shall be called in question except by an election petition presented to such an authority and in such a manner as is provided for by or under any law made by the Legislature of State.

Answer Options

statement is correct is false

Statement is correct is false

Both the statements are false

Both the statements are

99 which one of the following two statements is correct
In Mahatashtra, it was in 1979 that an IAS Officer was appointed for the first time to the post of Chief Secretary.
The District Collector is not known as Collector in Punjab.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

100 Which of the following statements regarding the functions of the Finance Commission constituted under Article 243-1 of the Constitution is not correct
shall also review the financial position of the Municipalities and make recommendations to the Finance Minister of a state.
the distribution between the state and the Municipalities of the net proceeds.
the determination of the taxes, duties, tolls and fees which may be assigned to, or appropriated by the Municipalities.
the grants-in-aid to the Municipalities from the Consolidated Fund of the State.

Answer Options

and

and





101 Which one of the following statements is correct about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
He is provided with the security of his tenure.
He holds office during the pleasure of the President.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

102 Match the pairs
Skill Training Specific job centred focus and includes formal instructions
Background Training Involves instructions in a new field of specialisation
Induction Training Providing the etnployees with the knowledge of particular techniques, procedure, rules­ regulations, methods etc.
Retraining Broadening the mind of the employee by helping him to understand the political, social, economic and administrative aspects of his job.











103 Which of the following statements is correct

The All-India Services are managed and controlled by two different ministries of the Central Government.

Presently there are 28 state cadres in all for the All-India Services.

The authorised strength of IPS is always more than IAS.

None of the above

104 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Budget Division works under the Department of Expenditure Ministry of Finance, GOI.
Unit trust of India is entrusted with the Banking Division of the Economic Affairs.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

105 Which one of the following two statements is correct
The Constitution of India provided for the setting up of the All India Services under the Article 312.
Part XIII of the Constitution of India is devoted to the services under the Union and the States.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

106 The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions deals with all administrative matters of
Indian Institute of Public Administration
Central Bureau of Investigation
Central Vigilance Commission
Administrative Tribunals
Union Public Service Commission

Answer Options







All of the above

107 Which was the most astonishing situation in the history of Maharashtra Vidhan Parishad recently?
The opposition party along with its leader joined hands with Party in power.
On the eve of winter session of legislature there was no opposition leader to be invited for a tea party.
The Chairman of the House had to quit the post because of passing of no-confidence vote.
All three offices of the House -the Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Opposition Leader-were held by one Political Party.

Answer options

Only and

Only and

and

All four

108 Which of the following statements about the Committee on Public Undertakings is True?
Originally, it had 15 members. In 1964, its membership was raised to 22
The Chairman of the Committee is appointed from its members but the members of the Committee who are from Rajya Sabha cannot be appointed as Chairman.

Answer Options

only

only

both

neither

109 Consider the following statements in respect of Public Accounts Committee:
This Committee was set-up first in India in 1921 under the provisions of Act 1919.
This Committee is sometimes described as the 'twin-sister' of the Estimates committee.
This Committee is assisted by the CAG who does not participate in committee meetings.
As matter of practice since 1962 a member of opposition is being appointed as the Chairman of this Committee.

Answer Options

Statements are correct, is false

Statements are correct, is false

Statements are correct, are false

Statements are correct, are false

110 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Classification of the Central Services under Classes II, III and IV was changed to Groups C and D on the recommendations of the Second Pay Commission.
Before Independence they were called Class Class II, Subordinate and Inferior Services.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

111 Match the pairs
Article Provision
309 Recruitment and service conditions of the Central Services.
311 Claims of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
323-A Dismissal and removal of a member of the All India Services and Central Services.
335 Setting up of an Administrative Tribunal.











112 Which one of the following statements about the Estimates Committee is not correct

The origin of this Committee can be traced to the Standing Financial Committee set up in 1935.

The first Estimates ,Committee after independence was constituted in 1950 on the recommendations of John Mathai, the then Finance Minister.

Originally, it had 25 members but in 1956 its membership was raised to 30.

If the Deputy Speaker happens to be a member of the Committee he automatically becomes the Chairman.

113 Which one of the following two statements is correct
According to Article 110 of the Indian Constitution, the President shaH, in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament, an 'annual financial statement'.
The Parliament can increase, reduce or abolish a Tax.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

114 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Montek Ahluwalia was the first non IAS Finance Secretary appointed in the Ministry of Finance.
In 1969 training programme for the IAS included a 'sandwich' course on the recominendations ot the Adritinisttative Reforins Cominission.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

115 Consider the following statements regarding Comptroller and Auditor General of India
The CAG is an agent of the Parliament and conducts audit of expenditureon behalf of the Parliament therefore he is responsible only to the ParliafIlent.
The Constitution of India visualises the CAG to be both Comptroller as well as Auditor-General. However, in practice, the CAG is fulfilling the role of an: Auditor General only and not that of a Comptroller.
Audit of some Corporations e.g. LIC, RBI, SBI is not carried out by the CAG. Their audit is done exclusively by private professional auditor.

Which of the above statements is false?







none of these

116 Which one of the follOWing two statements is incorrect
The Fifth Pay Commission recommended only one new All India Service of Indian Medical Service.
It also recommended that the State should not have the power of suspending an AIS officer.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

117 Which one of the following statements about YASHADA is not true?

Administrative Staff College was established in 1963 atMumbai by the Govt.of Maharashtra.

It was shifted to Pune in 1984 and renamed as Maharashtra Institute of Development Administration (MIDA)

Again it was renamed as Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA) in 1990.

It is a semi-autonomous body and under the administrative control of the General Administration Department of Maharashtra Govt.

118 The Consolidated Fund of India does not include

The salaries and allowances of the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha

The salaries and allowances of judges of the Supreme Court

The salaries and allowances of the Parliamentary Secretary of India

None of these

119 The following receipts are excluded from the scope of audit of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Estate Duty
Wealth tax
Land revenue
Corporations
Government companies

Answer Options







None of the above

120 Match the pairs about the State Legislature:
Article Provision
203 Vote on account, vote of credit and exceptional grants
204 Supplementary, additional or excess grants
205 Appropriation Bills
206 Procedure in Legislature with respect to estimates











121 What punishment can be imposed on conviction under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

Imprisonment

Imprisonment and fine

Fine and forfeiture of property

All the above

122 Which of the following statemeats related to the Consumer Protection Act 1986 isjare true?
District forum does not have Appellate Jurisdiction
Pecuniary jurisdiction of National Commission is above one crore rupees
One seat is reserved for women in the composition of the State Commission

Answer Options

and

and

only

All are true

123 Hazardous Substance according to S2 of the Environment (Protection) Act 1986 means any substance which is liable to cause harm to which of the following?
Human beings
Plants
Property
Micro-organisms

Answer Options

only

and only

All of the above

and only

124 According to Section 71 of the Information Technology Act 2000, whoever makes any misrepresentation to, or suppresses any material fact from, the controller or certifying authority for obtaining a licence/digital signature certificate shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to years or with fine which may extend to rupees or with both.

three, fifty thousand

two, fifty thousand

two, three lakh

two, one lakh

125 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
The subordinate or delegated legislation (e.g. -rules, regulation, by-laws etc) made under the enabling parent act may be unconstitutional while the enabling parent Act is constitutional.
If the subordinate legislation made is in excess of the power conferred by the parent act it is ultra vires.

Answer Options:

Only

Only

Both

Neither

126 Which one of the following two statements is correct
Davis has expounded three fold doctrine of rule of law adopted and incorporated in the Constitution of India.
Rule of law means among other things elimination of discretion and fixed rules.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

127 Which of the following are the functions of the National Commission for Women?
Review the Constitutional provisions affecting women.
Suggest remedial legislative measures for women.
Visit and Inspect jails for women.
Undertake promotional and educational research in the fields related to women.

Answer Options

and

and

and

All the four

128 Which one of the following two statements is correct
In Article 23 of the Indian Constitution "Right to have pollution free, clean environment" is implied.
If such an environment is endangered the citizens have the right to invoke Article 34 of the Constitution for removing the pollution.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

129 The State Government on the recommendation of the shall prepare for each district a panel of such number of eminent senior advocates who have been in practice for not less than years, as it may deem necessary for conducting cases in the special courts

Superintendent of Police, 10

District Magistrate, 7

Collector, 10

Additional District Magistrate, 7

130 Match the descriptions of Preamble of Constitution with the scholars or judiciaries who described them
"Key to openthe mind of the makers" Pandit Thakurdas Bhargava'
"Most precious part of the Constitution" K.M. Munsm
"Political Horoscope" [Chief Justice of India]
"The part is of extreme importance" Berubari Reference Case [1960]

Answer options;











131 Which of the following orders cannot be passed by a Magistrate under the Domestic Violence Act, 2005
Protection orders
Probation orders
Monetary Relief orders
Custody orders
Residence orders
Compensation orders

Answer Options:

and

and



and

132 The object and basis of Maxim the basis of Section 123 of the Indian Evidence Act.

Nulla poena sine lege

Salus populiest suprema lex

In bona partem

Qui facit per alium facit per se

133 As per the Administrative Law, the expression 'Rule of Law' has been derived from the following

French Phrase principle de legalite'

Latin term'corpus juris sentium'

Latin term'de lege lata'

Latin term 'intra legem'

134 In Madhu Kishwar V. State of Bihar S.c. 1996 it was held by the Supreme Court that the is an integral scheme of the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles.

CEDAW

UNDP

CECSR

UNCHR

135 Which one of the following is not the characteristic of Administrative Tribunal

It is creation of a statute.

It is entrusted with judicial powers.

It is bound by strict rules of evidence and procedure.

It can compel production of documents.

136 Which one of the following two statements is incorrect
Under the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 Assistant Sessions Judge shall not be qualified for appointment as a special judge under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
A Govt. Pleader is a public servant where as an MLA is not, under the Act.

Answer Options

Only

Only

Both

Neither

137 Which of the following is not an administrative tribunal

Labour Court

Rent Controller

Railway Rates Tribunal

None of the above

138 Sexual harassment of working women at a work place amounts to violation of her
right to gender equality
right to life and liberty
right to practice any profession

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

only

and only

and only

and

139 Which of the following islare not related to fundamental duties?
To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom.
To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture.
To promote the educational and economic interests of the weaker sections, especially the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
To protect all monuments of historic interest and national importance.

Correct answers are

and

and

and

only

140 Which of the following is not an Unfair Trade Practice?
Increase in service charges not fixed by law
False representation or misleading claim/advertisement whether made orally or in writing or visual
Attempt to make temptation by offering prizes etc.
Non compliance of product safety standards

Answer Options

and





None

141 The provisions of so far as may, apply for the purposes of imposition and realisation of collective fine and for all other matters connected therewith under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Sec. 10-A of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

Sec. 438 of I.P.C

Sec. 358 of I.P.C

Sec. 17-A of Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

142 Under which of the following sections of RTI Act 2005; 'information which has been expressly forbidden to be published by any court or tribunal or the disclosure of which may constitute contempt of court' exempted from disclosure of information

Section 8

Section 8

Section 8

Section 8

143 No appeal by a person, who is required to pay any amount in terms of an order of the State Commission, shall be entertained by the National Commission unless the appellant has deposited in the prescribed manner 50% of the amount or whichever is less.

25000

30000

35000

20000

144 Who from amongst the following can initiate preventive action under the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
District Magistrate
Executive Magistrate
Police officer not below the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police
Sub-divisional Magistrate

Answer Options

and

and

and

All the four

145 Whoever on the ground of "untouchability" refuses to sell any goods or refuses to render any service to any person at the same time and place on the same terms and conditions at or on which such goods are sold or services are rendered to other persons in the ordinary course of business shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term of not less and not more months and fine shall not be less than and not more rupees.

3 months, 6 months, 500, 1000

1 month, 6 months, 500, 1000

1 month, 6 months, 100, 500

3 months, 6 months, 100, 500

146 The produCtion of the document would not be in public interest can be a justification of the privilege. Which of the following is not in public interest?

Injurious to defence

Good diplomatic relations

Proper functioning of public services

Matrimonial relations of President

147 Who is not a consumer under the definition of a consumer given under the Consumer Protection Act 1986
Person who uses the goods bought by the other for a consideration with his consent.
Person who has bought the goods for re-sale.
Person enjoying benefits of services given free of charge.
Person, who the goods on credit.

Answer Options

and

and

only

All are consumers

148 Which of the following acts are considered as offences punishable under the provisions of the SC, ST (Prevention of Astrocities) Act 1989 .
A who is not a member of SC or ST compels, B who is a member of Scheduled Caste/ST to eat inedible substance.
Awho is a member of the Scheduled Caste, wrongfully occupies a piece of land owned by, B who isalso a member of the Scheduled Caste.
A who is not a member ofSCjST does not allow the members of SC or ST to enter his private temple to worship.
A who is a member of the Scheduled Caste sexually exploits a woman clerk in his office who does not belong to the Scheduled Caste/Tribe.

Answer Options:

and

None

only

All the above

149 Rule of Law is regarded as a part of

Natural Justice

Municipal Law

Ethics

Discipline

150 As per the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 "Scheduled Caste" has the meaning assigned to it in clause article the Constitution of India.

17, 362

10, 258

22, 368

24, 366