1. Which of the following statements about the National Commission of Women are wrong:
NCW was set up in the year 1992.
It is a constitutional body.
It consists of one chairman and five members appointed by the President of India, Speaker of Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
'Rashtra Mahila' is the newsletter published by NCW.

Choose the correct option:

and

and

and

and

2. Consider the following statements about the 'Fundamental Duties'
It may be said that they have no significance.
They are included by the 42nd constitutional amendment in the Constitution.
The duties are stated in part IV and in article 51 of the Constitution
They are as provided for in America and Australia
Which of the statements given above is!are correct

and only

and only

and only

and only.

3. The members sent to Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra are 18 in number.

Answer options

and are correct

is correct

is correct

and both are wrong

4. Which of the following two statements is incorrect
So far Dr. Zakir Hussain has had the shortest tenure as a regular President
Dr. Zakir Hussain and Shri Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed were the only two not to complete their term as the President.

Only

Only

Neither

Both

5. Which of the following statements is correct

A member of state Public Service Commission holds office for a term of 6 years from the date he/ she enters upon his/her office or until he/she attains the age of 62 years.
If a member on the retirement is appointed as the chairman of the State PSC he gets an additional term of 6 years, irrespective of his age.

Answer options

is right

is right

none is right

both are right.

6. Consider the following statements about the functions of National Human Rights Commission.
visit any jail or institution under the control of state government with prior intimation.
inspect the condition of the person detained or lodged for treatment, reformation and protection.
can study the living conditions of the inmates
undertake research in the field of human rights.

Which of the statements given above is j are correct?

only

and only

and only

All

7. Match the List-I with List-II

List -I(Description of Indian federation) List-II (The Scholar)

Federal in form with a unitary bias K.V.Rao
Quasi -federation Appleby Paul H.
Extremely Federal C.H.Alexandrowich
Centralised Federalism Prof. D.N Banerjee











8. The Andhra Pradesh States Reorganisation Bill 2013 proposes to establish the state of Telangana which will consist of

Lok Sabha Con,tituencies 07
Districts 22
Rajya Sabha Constituencies 17
Seats in Legislative council 40
10
Select the correct option











9. Following are the provisions of the Constitution to ensure independence of Supreme Court and High Court, which of them are wrong?
The Supreme Court and High Courts have power to punish for contempt of court.
The officers and servants of Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justices,
l11ere is a National Judicial Commission for suggesting appointment of Judges,
There are express guidelines for transfer of a Judge,

Answer options

and

and

and

and

10. Read the following statements and select the correct option.
The Communist party was divided on the background of the Chinese aggression.
The Pro -1ndia Communists were referred to as the Rightists while the Pro-china Communists were referred to as the Leftists.
in Maharashtra com. Randive represented the rightist communists while com. Dange represented the teftist communists.
Soon the leftist communists went close to the Congress while the rightists continued their opposition to the Congress.
Answer options

All the statements are true.

Statements and are false.

Statements and are false

Statements and are false.

11. Match the following:

Court directs the detaining Authority to produce writ of probibiton. the detained in the court and justify the cause 0f detention.
Order of court to an inferior authority to transfer writ of quo-warranto. the matter to it or to some other authority for its proper consideration.
Court prohibits an inferior authority from writ of Babeaus Corpus. doing an act which does not fall within its jurisdiction.
Court restrains a person from acting in a writ of certiorari. public office to which he is not entitled.
Answer options











12. Assertion The Constitution empowers the Parliament to make a law on any matter enumerated in the state list under certain circumstances.

Reason Parliament can make laws on any matter enumerated in the state list when a proclamation of national emergency is in operation.
Answer options


Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

A is hue but R is false

A is false but R is true.

13. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding constitutional amendment procedure in India?

The constitution amendment bill may be introduced in either House of parliment.

The Presidnet is bound to give assent to a constituon amendment bill.

The constitution amendment bill requires previous saction of the President before its introduction.

It case of disagreement between the Houses of Parliment regarding constitution amendment bill, there is no provision of joint sitting.

14. Supreme court has recognised certain features as basic features of Indian Constitution. Which of the following features are they 7
Principle of Equality
Principle of Liberty
Federalism
Socialist Structure
Power of Judicial review
Secularism
Answer options









15. The draft of the Constitution has, been criticised as a lawyers paradise' the reasons are:

The language of the draft is familiar only to the court of law.

Only an experienced and well-versed lawyer in constitutional law can understand the implications of provisions.

"The draft tends to make people less truthful". It is said

Three members of the seven -member drafting committee were legal scholars of the time. Which of the statements given above is incorrect

16. Which of the following two statements regarding 2014 General Elections is correct Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Delhi are the states in which the BJP secured some seats in 2014 but had secured none from any of these states in 2009. Gujarat, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Delhi and Himachal Pradesh are the states in which the BJP won all the seats available in 2014 General Elections. Options:

Only is correct

Only is correct

Neither nor is correct

Both and are correct

17. Consider the following political parties of India
DMK
CPI
AGP
TOP Which of the following is the correct chronology of their formation?









18. Which one of the following statements is wrong?

Service Tax is levied by the Union Government.

Service Tax is collected by the Union Government and State Governments.

Service Tax is appropriated by the Union Government and State Governments.

Now, concurrent list has new entry i.e. 92C 'Taxes on services'.

19. Which of the following statements are correct?
The Supreme Court cannot interfere with the delimitation of constituencies
The Supreme Court cannot question the detention or arrest of a person, if it has been made in accordance with the procedure established by law
The Supreme Court cannot declare unconstitutional a law passed by the parliament.
The Supreme Court cannot question the decision of the speaker as to whether a bill is a money bill or not
Answer options

and

and

and

and

20. Who decides the question whether a member has become disqualified under the 10th schedule of the Indian Constitution?
Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Speaker of Lok Sabha
President of India
Supreme Court
Answer options









21. Right to Education has introduced many changes in the Indian Constitution, Which of the following changes is are not introduced by this right?

It has inserted Article 21A providing free and compulsory education to all children up to age of 14,
It has also added one more fundamental duty to Article 51A.
Education subject now belongs to list.
Answer options









22. Parliament is empowered to get the following removed
Comptroller and Auditor General
Supreme Court Judges
Chief Election Commissioner
High Court Judges,
Answer options

and

and



and

23. Consider the following statements:

The constitutional impeachment process was started for the first time against justice Ramaswamy in 91-93.
The committee found the judge guitly.
In the Lok Sabha the Congress Party voted against the motion.
Answer options

is correct

and are correct

and are correct

and are correct.

24. Bicameral legislatures have been provided in some states under the Constitution. In case of a deadlock between the two Houses, in such states:

joint sitting is called by the Governor and the decision of the majority is taken as the final decision

decision of the Governor is final

the opinion of the Legislative Assembly is taken as final after lapse of a specified period

the matter is referred to the President for decision

25. Consider the following

The philosophy of Indian Constitution was part of Pt. Nehru's historic objectives Resolution.
This Resolution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 January, 1948
Answer options

and are correct

and are incorrect

Only is correct

Only is correct

26. Match the following:

Number of Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha constituencies to remain unchanged till 2026
Separate National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Schoduled Tribes.
The number of central ministers (including Prime Minister) and State Ministers (including chief minister) not to exceed 15% of the total strength of Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha respectively.
Incorporation of Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali languages into eigth schedule of the Constituion.
Answer options











27. Which of the following statements related with the President's power to grant pardon is incorrect?

The punishment given by court martial is not covered under this right.

This power is exercised by the President on the advice of the Council of Ministers.

The exercise of this power by the President is not subjected to Judicial Review.

There is no need for the court to lay down specific guidelines for exercise of this

28. Consider the following statements:

25th January 1950 is the foundation day of the Election Commission of India.
It is celebrated as the 'National Voters' Day' by the Commission.
The objective behind the celebrations is only to exhort the voters to vote.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct

only.

and only.

and only.

and

29. Consider the following advantages of 'Loknyayalaya' Which of the following statements is incorrect

It can be used at any time, even when a case is pending before a court of law.

It provides a better solution to the disputes, more expeditiously and at less cost than litigation

It to reduce the work load of the courts

None "f the above.

30. What is not true as per the norms for rural water supply adopted since 1972 You are expected to drink 3 litres of water a day.
You should bathe in 16 litres of water. Options:

Only

Only

Neither nor is true

Both and are true

31. Match the provisions with the articles

State shall use its executive power so as to ensure compliance Article 257 with laws of the parliament.
State shall use its executive power in such a way as not to Article 263 impede or prejudice the executive power of Union.
The President may with the consent of the state Article 256 government, entrust either conditionally or unconditionally to state government or to its officers, functions required for the exercise of executive powers of the Union.
For securing co-ordination among states, the President can Article 258 establish an Inter -State Council.
Answer options











32. There are provisions in the Constitution regarding removing dead lock between two houses of parliament in case of disagreement on passing of Bills Hence, joint sitting of both the houses is possible in case of

Money Bills
Ordinary Bills
Constitutional Amendment Bills
Financial Bills

Choose the correct option.

and

and only

and only

and
33. Which of the following statements are correct
in D.C. Wadhawa v. state of Bihar (1987) the Supreme Court commented on promulgation of ordinances
In S.R. Somma; v. union of India (1994) the Supreme Court interpreted Article 352
In Minnerva Mills v. union of India (1980) the Supreme, Court declared that free and fair elections' is one of the basic features of the Constitution.
In Keshavanand Bharati v. state of Kerala (1973) the Supreme Court introduced the concept of Basic Structure'.

Choose the correct option:

and

and

and

and

34. Which statements among the following are true about the 73rd constitutional amendment?
Thirty three percent seats in all the elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all levels.
The states will constitute their finance commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj institutions
The Panchayati Raj elected functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children.
The elections will be held in six months time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superseded or dissolved by the state government
Answer options

and

and

and

and

35. In the Directive principles of state policy, the state is supposed to secure within the limits of its economic capacity and development, the following:
The right to work
A living wage
Public assistance in case of sickness
Maternity relief just and humane conditions of work.

Choose the correct option

and

and

and

and

36. Which persons from Maharashtra mentioned below are honoured with the Roman Magsaysay award
CD. Deshmukh
Vinoba Bhave
Anna Hazare
Nileema Mishra
Sindhutai Sapkal
Dr. Abhay Bang
Pandurang Shastri Athavale

Choose the correct option

and

and

(el and

and

37. Find out incorrect statement about education to physically challenged persons:

The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is providing financial assistance to NGOs to set up special schools under Deendayal Disability Rehabilitation Scheme (ODRS).

Under the National Fund for People with Disabilities (National Fund) 500 neW scholarships are awarded each year.

Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship Scheme for students with disabilities has been launched for providing them scholarships to pursue elementary education with medical help.

The scheme of Inclusive Education for the Disabled at Secondary State (TEDSS) has been launched and it replaced earlier scheme of Integrated Education for Disabled Children (TEOC).

38. Which one of the following is not a proposed electoral reform of the Election Commission of India?

The Election Commission has proposed that the expenditure of the Commission should be charged on the Consolidated Fund of India.

Need to reduce the security deposit of candidates.

The law should be amended to provide that a person cannot contest from more than one constituencies at a time.

Provision of Independent Secretariat for the Election Commission.

39. Match the following: I -Laws governing advertisements II -year

The Drugs and Magic Remedies Act 1986
The Copyright Act 1957
The Indecent Representation of Women Act 1954
The Prasar Bharti Act 1990

Choose the correct option











40. Which of the following statements are correct

In the assembly elections held in March 1967 the Communist party won the largest number of seats to the Kerala Legislahtre.
E.MS Nambudripad of CPI became the CM of Kerala.
It was the first Communist Party government in the world to be in power through democratic elections.
Answer options









41. Read the following statements related with the maximum expenses allowed for anyone of the parliamentary constituencies under the conduct of Election Acts 1961 in India.

Maximum limit of election expenses in anyone of the Parliamentary Constituencies is Rs. 70.00,000.
In small states like Arunchal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim maximum limit of the election expenses is Rs. 56,00,000
All Union Territories including Delhi have maximum expenses limit of Rs. 54,00,000.

Choose the correct option

statements are correct.

statements are correct.

statements are correct.

statements are correct.

42.









43. Article 326 of the Constitution of India recommends following grounds for denial of right to vote:

non-residence
unsoundness of mind
bankruptcy
record of crime
name not appearing in voter's list

Choose the correct option









43. Consider the following statements:

Savitribai Jyotirao Phule Puraskar (award) is given to men and women contributing significantly to the education field.
This award was started on the occasion of the 150th Birth anniversary of Savitribai Phule. The minimum age required to get this award is 50 years.

Which of the above statements are true?

and

and

and

and

45. Consider the following statements:

Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan was launched in 2001.
One of the goals of SSA is to achieve 80% enrolement.
Another goal of SSA is to bridge the gap between boys and girls in elementary education. Which of the statements are true?

and

and

and

and

46. Read the following statements:

National Federation of Indian Women (NFIW) is associated with Communist Party of India (Marxist) CPI
All India Democratic Women's Association (AIDWA) is associated with Communist Party of India CPr.

Choose the correct option

both statements are correct.

statement is correct.

statement is correct.

both are incorrect.

47. Systematic Voter's Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative by Election Commission of India includes which of the following activities?

Voters behaviour survey
Collaboration with Government Departments
Celebrating National Voters Day
Collaboration with CSOs, Media organisations
Identification of Nation and state Icons
Streamlining quick declaration of the results

48. Which of the following statements are not correct
Press Council of India acts as a watch dog of the press.
Chairman of the council is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.
The council has 30 members.
Twenty are from the newspaper world.
Seven are from the Parliament (Loksabha 4 and Rajya 3).
One from Sahitya Akademi.
One from Bar Council of India.
One from University Grants Commission.
Answer options:

and



and



49. Which of the following two statements about recommendations of the Committee set up to analyse vacancies in the professional courses is correct

Don't permit new technical institutes, only allow increase of intake in the existing colleges.
Reduce intake in MBA courses but for in Hotel Management and catering Technology courses.
Answer options

(1)Only

Only

Neither

Both

50. Consider the following statements:

The Government of Maharashtra gives Mahakavi Kalidas Sanskrit Sadhana Puraskar (award) on Sanskrit Day which falls on Buddha Purnima.
In all eight awards seven awards to persons from Maharashtra and one award to a person from outside Maharashtra are given. Which of the above statements are correct
Answer options

(1)Only

Only

Neither

Both

51. Which of the following statements about Community Radio is wrongly stated?

CR transmitters are very low power transmitters compared to FM.

CR means radio broadcasting with the objective of serving the cause of the community in the service area by involving members of the community in the broadcasting of the programme.

State Agricultural Universities, Krishi Vigyan Kendras and well established Educational Institution can apply for CR station.

None of the above.

52. Which of the following statements are correct regarding delimitation of Lok Sabha Constituencies in Maharashtra done after 2001

Seats for Scheduled Castes were increased.
Seats for Scheduled Tribes were increased,
Seats for Scheduled Castes remained the same.
Seats for Scheduled Tribes remained the same,
Seats for Scheduled Castes were decreased.
Seats for Scheduled Tribes were decreased.

Choose the correct option

and

and

and

and

53. The year 1967 is considered as a landmark year in India's political and electoral history. because:
After 1967 elections the Congress retained power at the centre but with reduced majority and lost power in many states.
Tensions started increasing between 'Syndicate' Group and Indira Gandhi Group.
The appointment of Chief Justice of India became controversial and tensions between Judiciary and Government increased.

Answer options


statements are correct.

statements are correct.

statements are correct.

statements are correct.

54. Consider the following statements:

The Election Commission of India has recognised 6 parties as Local Parties in Maharashtra. Extent of time available for political broadcasts on Doordarshan depends on a party's recognition as a national or a state party. Which of the statements is/are correct

Only

Only

Both and

Neither nor

55. One stop Educational Portal dedicated to the nation for enhancing teaching and learning for citizens of the country, reaching to hitherto deprived sections and rural/ under developed areas and helping in raising the General Enrolment Ratio in higher education is called as



'Shiksha'

'Sakshat'

'Sashakt'

56. Movement for Right to Information started in 1990, when organisation demanded records of famine relief work and accounts of labourers in Rajasthan.

Mazdoor Kisan Sangharsh Sangathan

Mazdoor Kamgar Shakti Sangathan

Mazdoor Kisan Shramik Sangathan

Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan

57. Which statements about Doordarshan are incorrect?
Development Communication Division was established in 2001.
It functions as a single window marketing division and production house for Government ministries and PSUs.
'Doordarshan kalyani clubs' are taking the television messages further through interpersonal communication and social activism.
Kalyani campaign bagged prestigious Gates Malaria Award 2004.
The award is given by the British Broadcasting corporation.
The award is given by the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
Answer options









58. Who from among the following were NOT the Chairpersons of the Central Board of Film Certification
Shabana Azmi
Sharmila Tagore
Anupam Kher
Amol Palekar
Mahesh Bhatt
Leela Samson

Choose the correct option

and

and

and

and

59. Read the following statements about Sarva Sikhsha Abhiyan and find out the wrong statement about it

It is the main vehicle for implementation of the Right to Education Act and it is one of the largest programme of its kind in the world.

It has been implemented in order to narrow down gender and social gaps in elementary, secondary and higher education.

Special efforts have been made to reach out to girls and children belonging to SCjST and Muslim minority communities.

It also involves teacher training on Autism and therapeutic support.

60. What is correct about Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in India?
Bogus voting and booth capturing can be greatly reduced by the use of EVMs.
Illiterate people find EVMs difficult than ballot paper system.
EVMs are easier to transport compared to ballot boxes.
India turned into an e-democracy in General Election 2004.
Answer options








61. Which of the following two statements is correct

The Mudaliar Commission appointed in 1964 recommended the three tier educational pattern of first 15 years.
I to X -Primary and Secondary
XI and XII -Higher Secondary
(iii)Degree Education Years
(b)Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan Commission made recommendations regarding University level education
Answer options

(1)Only

Only

Neither

Both

62. Which of the following statements are true
The largest number of dailies are published from Madhya Pradesh.
The first Marathi daily was 'Darpan'.
Bombay Samachar is the oldest existing newspaper.
The first newspaper published in an Indian language was 'Samachar Darpan'.

Choose the correct option

and

and

and

and

63. INC, 55, NCP, BIP If following political parties are to be arranged, based on their vote share in the 2009 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Elections, from the highest to the lowest,

which is the correct option

Indian National Congress Nationalist Congress Party Shivsena Bhartiya lanata Party

NCP, INC, BIP, 55

INC, NCP, BIP, 55

INC, 55, NCP, BIP

64. Match the number of seats won in the State Assembly elections in Maharashtra in 2009 given in column II with the parties in column I.

I Political Party II
Nationalist Congress Party 46
Indian National Congress 62
Bhartiya Janata Party 82
5hivsena 44

Choose the correct option











65. Which of the following are recognised as State Parties in Maharashtra by the Election Commission of India in 2014
Peasants and Workers Party
Shivsena
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena
Jan Surajya Party
Communist Party of India

Choose the correct option

and

and

and

and

66. Read the following statements and select correct statements about 'Prasar Bharathi'

It is a statutory autonomous body.
It came into existence in the year 1977.
All India Radio, Doordarshan and FM stations became constituents of Prasar Bharati after its establishment.
Answer options





and

and

67. Which of the following statements are true
Maharashtra Government has set up Shikshan Shulka Samiti and Pravesh Niyantran Samiti (Admission Coordination Committee) as per the directions of the Supreme Court.
There must be one Chartered Accountant as a member on the Pravesh Niyantran Samiti.
One member of Pravesh Shulka Samiti must be a Vice-Chancellor of a University.
There should not be more than 5 members in a Samiti.

Choose the correct option

and

and

and

and

68. State which of the following statements are false:
Rashtriya Janata Dal was recognised as a National Party by the Election Commission in 2007.
It fulfilled the conditions set therefor from Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur and Mizoram.
It failed to fulfil the conditions set by the EC in the subsequent elections.
Its recognition as the National Party was withdrawn in 2010.

Choose the correct option

Only

Only and

and

All the four statements

69. Which of the following options describe functions of pressure group?
Linkage between government and masses
Interest articulation
Interest aggregation
Enhancing Political Participation
Answer options









70. What is incorrect about Dalit Panther in Maharashtra

Dalit Panther is a militant organisation of the Dalit youth.

It was established in Maharashtra in 1972.

The larger ideological agenda of the panthers was to abolish the caste system and to build an organisation of all oppressed sections like landless poor peasants and urban industrial workers along with Dalits.

Dalit Panther contested elections in Maharashtra after 1975.

71. The Second Administrative Reforms Commission recommended, three tier struchtre of Administration in Urban Local Governance, except in the case of a Town Panchayat. The institutions are
Municipal Council
Town Committees
Ward Committees
Area Committees
Answer options

and

and

and

and

72. In pre-1994 days. the Panchayat Samiti (Middle Panchayat) was known as

State Name
Karnataka Kshetriya Samiti
Madhya Pradesh Janpad Panchayat
Tamil Nadu Mandai Panchayat
Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Sangh











73. E-Panchyat has been indentified as one of the Mission Mode Projects (MMPs) under the National e-Governance Programme. This project aims:
Internally computerize the Panchyat Process
To enable Panchayat to make effective use of IT in the process of planning at grass root level.
To enable the people to effectively use the IT
To bring about transparency in the working of all the Panchayat Raj Institutions.
Answer options

and

and

and

and

74. Which of the two statements given below is correct

State Govt. provides budgetary support and required funds for the functioning of the State Election Commission and its election process.
Elections to the Zilla Parishads and Panchayat Samitis are conducted by the District Collectors under the supervision of the State Election Commission.
Answer options

(1)Only

Only

Neither

Both

75. Which states are exempted from the provisions of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment?
Mizoram
Meghalaya
Nagaland
Arunachal Pradesh
Answer options

Only

Only

Only

Only

76. Which one of the following two statements is correct

Maximum of two questions distinguished by asterisk by the same legislative member are placed on the list of questions for oral reply on anyone day!
Questions in excess of two are placed in the list of questions for the next day.
Answer options

Only



Neither

Both

77. The Zilla Parishad of Maharashtra is called

Zilla Parishad in Odisha.
District Development Council in Punjab
Mahakama Council in West Bengal. Which of the above statements are incorrect

Only

and

Only

Only

78. What is the reccommendation of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission?

Disaster Management should be the primary responsibility of the Union Government and the State Government should play a supportive role.

Disaster Management should be the primary responsibility of the State Government and the Union Government should play a supportive role.

Disaster Management should be the primary responsibility of both the State and the Union Governments.

Disaster Management should be the primary responsibility of the Union Government and the District Administration should play a supportive role.

79. Who stated in the Constituent Assembly that'A Governor can do a great deal of mischief if he is a bad Governor, in spite of the very little power given to him under the Constitution, we are framing'

M. V. Kamath

K. M. Munshi

Dr. Ambedkar

B. G. Kher

80. Which of the following suggestions, Hanumanth Rao Committee made on District Planning in 1984.
Decentralised Planning at district level.
Separate District Planning bodies under Collector.
Collector should be associated with Panchayat bodies as a Coordinator.
Establishment of District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA).
Answer options

and

and

and

and

81. Match the pairs:


Standing Committee 11 members
Agriculture Committee 8 members
Education Committee 10 members
Social Welfare Committee 13 members











82. The major functions of a state directorate are:
To provide technical advice to the ministers.
To inspect implementation of work by the departmental district staff.
To prepare the budget of the department.
To organise in-service training programmes for departmental officers.
Answer options

and

and

and

and

83. Who recommended that no lAS officer should be posted as a District Collector unless he has completed nine years of service?

Royal Commission

Fifth Central Pay Commission

First Administrative Reforms Commission

Second Administrative Reforms Commission

84. Not withstanding that a day has been allotted for discussion on the Governor's Address:
a motion or motions for leave to introduce a Bill or Bills may be made and a Bill or Bills may be introduced on such a day.
other business of a formal character may be transacted on such a day before the Assembly commenees or continues the discussion on the Address.
Answer options

The statement is correct but is not.

The statement is correct but is not.

The statements and both are correct.

The statements and both are incorrect.

85. Evaluation of a state under Panchayat Empowerment and Accountability Incentive Scheme (PEAlS) is based on following fundamental constitutional requirements:
Establishment of state Election Commission
Holding of elections to the PRls.
Setting up State Finance Commission.
Constitution of the District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA)
Answer options

and

and

and

and

86. Consider the following statements regarding the qualifications for nomination to municipal corporation/council:
At least 5 years experience as a medical professional in the municipal hospital.
At least 5 years experience as a member of social welfare organisation.
At least 5 years experience as a member of municipal council.
At least 5 years experience as a Chief Officer of Municipal Council. Which of the above statements is NOT true

(a)only

only

only

None of the above

87. Which day and time is allotted for transaction of private members business in the Legislative Assembly?

The last two hours on Monday

The last two hours on Friday

The last two and a half hours on Monday

The last two and a half hours on Friday

88. Consider the following statements:

The majority required to pass a no confidence motion against Sabhapati of a Panchayat Samiti varies depending upon whether the incumbent is a male or a female and whether the vacancy is reserved for women.
To pass a no -confidence motion against a female Sabhapati of a Panchayat Samiti reserved for women 2/3 majority is necessary.
Answer options

statement is correct but is incorrect.

statement is incorrect but is correct.

Both the statements are incorrect.

Both the statements are correct.

89. Consider the following statements:

Once the election process of Gram Panchayat is started, High Court shall not direct the Election Officer to stop the election procedure or to conduct fresh election.
High Court can direct the Election Officer not to declare election results of the Gram Panchayat.
Answer options

Statement is correct, is incorrect

Statement is incorrect is correct

Both the statements are correct

Both the statements are incorrect

90. Who recommended for the first time from amongst the folloWing that the main executive organ of the Panchayati Raj system should he at the district level in the form of Zilla Parishad.

Sarkaria Commission

Balwantrai Mehata Committee

First Administrative Reforms Commission

Second Administrative Reforms Commission

91. When a no confidence motion against a Sarpanch is not passed with two thirds majority then what is possible

No confidence motion can to be reintroduced within six months.

No confidence motion cannot be reintroduced.

No confidence motion can be reintroduced against the same Sarpanch after a year.

Sarpanch can file a petition in the High court.

92. Consider the following statements with regard to the Legislative Council of Maharashtra

Quorum for the transaction of business is (one -tenth) of the total membership of the House.
Quorum for the transaction of business is 12 (twelve) members.
Answer options

Statement is true is false

Statement is false is true

Both the statements are true

Both the statements are false

93. The right to raise a question of privilege in the Legislative Council shall be subjected to the following restrictions:

not more than two questions shall be raised in the same sitting.
the question shall be restricted to a specific matter of recent occurrence.
Answer options

The statement is correct, but is not.

The statement is correct, but is not.

The statements and both are incorrect.

The statements and both are correct.

94. Which of the following two statements is correct?

The power of 'Pocket Veto' that the Governor weilds is to negate a bill of the Government. The Governor has the power to use "Pocket Veto" under Article 156.
Answer options

only

only

Neither

Both

95. Which are the main recommendations of the "Task Force on State Election Commission and related matters"
Permanent staff of the state Election Commission should be limited to class IV.
The Task Force supports a three-member Commission.
Proper identification of voters based on photographic record is necessary to prevent bogus voting.
The state Election Commission should call for observers for elections to Panchayats and Municipatlities from the Government of India.
Answer options

and

and

and

and

96. The term of Governor's office is normally of Five years but it may get terminated earlier as result of
Dismissal by the President on the advice of Prime Minister.
Dismissal by the President on the advice of Chief Minister.
Dismissal by the President on the advice of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Resignation
Answer options

and

and

and

and

97. What are the mandatory conditions for release of development grants under the 'Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF).
District plans prepared by local bodies.
District plans approved by the District Planning Committee (DPe).
District plans prepared by the Disrict Rural Development Agencies (DRDA).
District plans approved by the District Rural Development Agencies (DRDA).
Answer options

and

and

and

only

98. What are the recommendations of Ashok Mehta Committee for strengthening the Panchayat Raj System?
Open participation of political parlies in PRIs.
Endowing them with the powers of taxation.
Creation of three tier system of Panchayati Raj.
Appointing a Minister for Panchayati Raj in the Council of Ministers of the State Government.
Answer options

and

and

and

and

99. Which of the following two statements about the exit polls for 2014 General Elections is correct?

Todays Chanakya News 24 had projected 340 seats for the NDA, the closest to the reality!
Chanakya was also the only agency to predict the Aam Admi Party's sweep in Delhi in December 2013.

Options:

Only is correct

Only is correct

Neither nor is correct

Both and correct


100. What are the features of the state supervision and control over Panchyat Raj institutions, in most of the states?

Power to take action on defaulting Panchayats
Power to call for proceedings
Power of entry and inspection
Dissolution of Panchayats
Answer options

Only

and

and

and

101. Consider the following statements with regard to the Sardar ValJabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, Hyderabad.

The Academy trains IPS officers however also undertakes specialised courses for others.
The Academy is affiliated to Osmania University for conducting courses on Non Police subjects for IPS officers.
Answer options

Statement is correct, is not

is not correct, is correct

Both the statements are correct

Both the statements are incorrect

102. Which of the following statements is correct

CD. Deshmukh recommended establishment of the Estimates Committee.
Estimates Committee not only keeps control over Govt. expenditure, it suggests economy measures and also recommends financial administration reforms.
Answer options

Only

Only

Neither nor

Both and

103. Who defeated whom in the 2014 Elections? Identify the incorrect pairs: Won Lost
Hina Gavit Manikrao Gavit
Nana Patole Prafulla Patel
Nitin Gadkari Vilas Muttemwar
Ashok Chavan D.B.Patil.
Gopinath Munde Suresh Dhas
Shrikant Shinde Sunil Tatkare
Anant Gite Anand Paranjape
Supriya Sule Mahadeo Jankar
Hemant Godse Chagan Bhujbal
Ani! Shirole Vishwajeet Kadam
Arvind Sawant Gurudas Kamat
Gajanan Kirtikar Milind Devra

Options:









104. Which of the following statements is correct?

Kothari Commission has recommended a mix-career examination for the senior public servants. Administrative Reforms Commission recommended a High Power Civil Services Board for regulating service matters of all the Public Servants.
Answer options

Only

Only

Neither nor

Both and

105. Who were involved in devising and designing Electronic Voting Machines for 2014 General Elections?
Election Commission of India.
Bharat Electronics Ltd. Bangalore.
Defence Research and Developments Organization.
National Electronics Corporation, New Delhi.
India Electronics Ltd. Chennai.
Electronics Corporation of India Ltd. Hyderabad.

Options:









106. Match the following:

Token cut motion
Policy cut motion
Economy cut motion
Answer options











107. What is incorrect about Octroi -LBT-VAT?

LBT replaced Octroi on March 31, 2012.
Octroi is a tax levied on the entry of goods into the city.
Local Body Tax is a lumpsum amount charged on the value of goods.
Octroi is collected in cash on a daily basis.
LBT is payable within 30 days of bringing goods into the city.
The traders want LBT to be scrapped.
It is being said that the State Government is thinking of increasing VAT instead.
For PMC Octroi was a major source of income bringing in almost 40% there from.
For 2013-14 the LBT collection for PMC was almost as much as the Octroi previous collection.
If LBT is replaced by VAT the civic body may lose financial autonomy, it is feared.

Options:

and

and

and

and

108. Which of the following two statements is correct

High court judges, lawyers and academics can become a judge of the Supreme Court of India. . Adarsh Gael and Arun Mishra, both lawyers and Rohinton ariman with Gopal Subramaniam, both High Court Judges have been recommended to be on the Supreme Court Bench.

Options:

Only

Only

Neither

Both

109. Which of the following posts are exempted from lJPSC consultation?
Posts in the secretariat and personal staff of the President
Posts in the government hospitality organization under the ministry of External Affairs
Group non-gazetted posts in the department of telecommunications
Scientific posts in the ministry of science and technology
Answer options

and

and

and

and

110. Which of the following two statements is incorrect?

The strength of the Committee on Public Undertakings has been raised to 22 with effect from 151 April 1972.
Of the above said 22 members 7 members are from Rajya Sabha.
Answer options

(1)Only

Only

(3)Neither nor

Both and

111. Which of the following two statements is correct?

The term of the office of members of the Estimates Committee is of one year.
Normally one third of the members are re-elected for another year.
Answer options

Only

Neither nor

Only

Both and

112. Which of the following two statements is incorrect

Normally the report of the CPU (Committee on Public Undertakings) is not discussed in the House.

The Public Accounts Committee basically reviews the Audit Report.
Answer options

Only

Only

Neither nor

Both and

113. Which of the following two statements is correct?

Academy Board of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy is headed by the Home Secretary.

Sardar Patel was responsible for creation of the Home Department.
Answer options

Only

Only

Neither nor

Both and

114. Match the pairs with regard to the creation of

services: Years
Indian Service of Engineers 1907
Indian Medical Service 1906
Indian Education Service 1897
Indian Agricultur'll Service 1892
Answer options










115. Which of the following statements regarding Lal Bahadur Sha'stri National Academy of Administration are TRUE?

Set up at the site of old Charleville Hotel

Functioned under the Home Ministry until 1989.

Under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions since 1989.

Mid Career Training Programme of phase III and IV started from 2012.

116. Which type of Audit has been recommended by the Administrative Reforms Commission

Performance Audit

Appropriation Audit

Pre Audit

External Audit

117. Which of the sources of information are utilised by the Committee on Public Undertakings?
Preliminary and detailed information submitted by the Ministry
Study submitted by non official organisations
Evidence given by the officers of the Undertaking
Audit Reports
Answer options

and

and

and

and

118. Which of the following recommendations is not made by the Lee Commission (1923)

Statutory civil services were abolished

All services were to be classified

Establishment of a Public Service Commission

Better pay package

119. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the predecessor of the Estimates Committee 7

its predecessor was the Standing Finance Committee

This committee depended on the will of the legislature

it had no statutory status

Its functions were not clearly defined

120. Which of the following is audited by the Principal Accountant General, Mumbai
Finance and Appropriation Accounts of Government of Maharashtra
World bank aided projects
Plan schemes of Maharashtra Government
Accounts of the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran
Answer options


and

and

and

and

121. In which of the following cases, Supreme Court has observed that 'Social Justice', equality and dignity of persons are cornerstones of social democracy'.

Consumer Education and Research Centre V. Union of India

Shri Srinivasa Theatre V. Govt. of TN.

Indra Sawhney V. Union of India

Valsamma Paul V. Cochin University

122. Under the Information Technology Act 2000. what is meant bye-mail Bombing?

Accesses computer system of the other person without his permission.

Introducing virus into any computer.

Publishing false information through electronic media which will create terror in the public.

None of the above

123. Which of the following two statements is incorrect

The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 is for establishment of Gram Nyayalayas at the lowest level of Panchayati Raj institutions with a view to providing access to justice to citizens at their doorsteps.
In Maharashtra 10 Gram Nyayalayas have so far been notified of which 9 have been operationalized.
Answer options


only

only

Neither

Both

124. A special Judge, while trying an offence punishable under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 shall exercise all the powers and functions exercisable by a District Judge under the

Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Code of Civil Procedure, 1973

Criminal Law Amendment Ordinance, 1944

Both CPC and CrPC.

125. Where and to whom the provisions of official Secrets Act 1923 apply?
Whole of India
Whole of India except the state of Jarnmu and Kashmir
Persons residing outside India but who are in the service of Indian Government
Non resident Indian citizens Choose the correct alternatives
Answer options

and only

and only

and only

and

126. The rule of natural justice does not apply to

Legislative act of Legislature

Judicial act

Administrative act

None of the above

127. Statement 1-Judicial Review is a weapon and not a protection. Statement 2-There is a distinction between 'Judicial review' and 'administrative review'.

Statement 1 is wrong and Statement 2 is correct.

Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is correct.

Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is wrong.

Both the Statements 1 and 2 are wrong.

128. which of the following statements are Not True in relation to Consumer Protection Act
Complaint under the act can be oral
A person who buys the goods for resale is not a consumer
District forum can entertain the claims only upto Rs. 5 lakhs, not above that
In State Commission one seat is reserved for women
Answer options

and not true

and untrue

All are untrue

All are true

129. Which of the following is not applicable to the Administrative Tribunal?

It is invested with some of the powers of civil court

It is bound strictly by technical rules of evidence

It is bound to follow principles of natural justice

It is bound to record reasons in support of the order passed by it

130. Under which one of the following circumstances the right of maintenance available to wife under sec. 125, Cr PC 1973 can be denied to her?

Wife living separately by mutual consent

Wife having no child

Wife refuses to live with her husband for sufficient reasons

Husband contracted marriage with another lady

131.

A Public servant can be punished under Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 if the gratification other than legal remuneration has been: accepted obtained Agreed to accept Attempted to obtain Which of the statement given above is/are correct

and

and

and

All

132. Which part of the Indian Constitution specifically speaks about renOlll1cing the practices derogatory to the dignity of women?

Fundamental rights

Fundamental duties

Preamble

Directive principles of state policy

133. In India, under which of the following circumstances the court can interfere with the discretionary powers exercised by the administrative authority)

To see correctness of administrative decision

To re-appreciate the evidence

To examine decision making process

None of the above .

134. Which of the followings are Administrative Tribunals?
Income tax appellate Tribunal
Employees' Insurance Court
The copyright Board
Industrial Court
Answer options

only

and

and

All are administrative tribunals

135. Which of the following objects is not specifically included in Environment (Protection) Act, 1986

Protection of Environment

Improvement of Environment

Prevention of hazards to plants etc.

Conservation of Land

136. Spot the add man out
Prof. Ummareddy Venkateshwarlu
Shri. Madhukar Sarpotdar
Shri. Jaswant Singh
Shri. Bansi La
Shri. Balwantray Mehta
Shri. Shankarsingh Vaghela

Option:









137. Which of the following are not the main sources of administrative Law?
Judicial decisions
Reports of committees
Custom and usage
Rules Regulations and Laws framed by the government
Administrative practice
Answer options

Only

and

and

and

138. When there are contradictory provisions in Official Secrets Act 1923 and Right to Information Act 2005, which provisions will prevail

Provisions of Official Secrets Act 1923

Depends on facts and situation of each case

Provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005

At the discretion of a court

139. Under Consumer Protection Act, from amongst the following persons who are not held to be the Consumers?
A passenger travelling by train.
A depositor of money.
Subscriber of MTNL or BSNL.
Nominee under LIC policy.
Answer options

and are not the Consumers

is not the Consumer

is not the Consumer

All are Consumers

140. What is the meaning of the Latin Maxim "Nemo debet Esse Index in Propria Causa"

King does not wrong

No man shall be judge in his own cause

No man shall be condemned unheard

He who hears the case, must decide

141. In which of the following cases rules of natural justice are violated?

Personal hearing was given by one officer and order was passed by another officer.
opportunity of being heard was given to the petitioner but he did not avail it.
Legal assistance was not afforded because there were no complicated questions or facts of law involved.
Student was found copying at an Exam, he was debarred without giving him a reasonable opportunity of being heard.
Answer options

and

and

and

and

142. A number of courses are conducted in the Lal Bahadur Shastri Academy of Administration, Mussoorie. Among them the Foundational Course is basically:

Knowledge centred

Skill oriented

Enhancement of policy formulation capabilities

None of the above options is correct


143. Who can not complain of Domestic Violence under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005

Mother

Woman staying with a man in live-in relationship

Adopted daughter

All the above can file a complaint

144. Who are not included within the definition of "Public Servant&qu