Q1. The Right to education was added to Q6.
A deadlock between the LokSabha and
the constitution by the RajyaSabha calls for a joint sitting of
(a) 86th CAA , 2002 the Parliament during the passage of
(b) 93rd CAA , 2005 (2012)
(c) 87th CAA, 2003 1. Ordinary Legislation
(d) 97th CAA , 2011 2. Money Bill
3. Constitution Amendment Bill
Select the correct answer using the codes
Q2. The following states were created after
given below :
1960. Arrange them in ascending
chronological order of their formation.
(a) 1 only
1. Haryana
2. Sikkim
(b) 2 and 3 only
3. Nagaland
4. Meghalaya
(c) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
(b) 2, 3, 4, 1
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2, 4, 1, 3
(d) 3, 1, 4, 2
Q7. Which of the following is/are among
the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid
Q3. The reference to the National Capital
down in the Indian Constitution?(2012)
Territory of Delhi is found in
1. To preserve the rich heritage of our
(a) Article 239A
composite culture
(b) Article 239AA
2. To protect the weaker sections from
(c) Article 239B
social injustice
(d) Article 239BB
3. To develop the scientific temper and
spirit of inquiry
Q4. Sikkim became part of India through
4. To strive towards excellence in all
(a) 36th CAA, 1975
spheres of individual and collective
(b) 35th CAA , 1974
activity
(c) 7th CAA , 1956
Select the correct answer using the codes
(d) 5th CAA , 1955
given below :
Q5. Under the Constitution of India, which
one of the following is not a fundamental
duty?(2011) (a) 1 and 2 only
(a.) To vote in public elections
(b) 2 only
(b.) To develop the scientific temper
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c.) To safeguard public property
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d.) To abide by Constitution and respect its
ideals
Q8. Which of the following provisions of (a) 1 and 2 only
the Constitution of India have a bearing on
Education?(2012) (b) 2 only
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies (c) 1 and 3 only
3. Fifth Schedule
4. Sixth Schedule (d) 1, 2 and 3
5. Seventh Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes Q11. Economic Justice’ the objectives of
given below : Constitution has been as one of the Indian
provided in: (2013)
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) the Preamble and Fundamental Rights
(b) 3, 4 and 5 only (b) the Preamble and the Directive
Principles of State Policy
(c) 1, 2 and 5 only
(c) the Fundamental Rights and the
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Directive Principles of State Policy
Q9 What will follow if a Money Bill is (d) None of the above
substantially amended by the Rajya
Sabha? (2013) Q12. According to the Constitution of
(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the India, which of the following are
Bill, accepting or not accepting the fundamental for the governance of the
recommendations of the Rajya Sabha country? (2013)
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill
further (b) Fundamental Duties
(c) The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the (c) Directive Principles of State Policy
Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
(d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental
(d) The President may call a joint sitting for Duties
passing the Bill
Q13. Which one of the following Schedules
Q10. Which of the following bodies does of the Constitution of India contains
not/do not find mention in the provisions regarding anti-defection?
Constitution? (2013)
1. National Development Council 1. Second Schedule
2. Planning Commission 2. Fifth Schedule
3. Zonal Councils 3. Eighth Schedule
Select the correct answer using the codes 4. Tenth Schedule
given below.
Q14. In the Constitution of India, A ) only 1. B) only 2. C) both 1 and 2.
promotion of international peace and D) neither of the two
security is included in the
Q18. Which of the following subjects were
1. Preamble to the Constitution transferred by 61st amendment 1976 from
2. Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) state list to concurrent list
3. Fundamental Duties
A ) Health. B) Education. C) irrigation.
4. Ninth Schedule
D) All
Q15. Who among the following constitute Q19 Which of the following features are
the National Development Council?(2013) present in the Indian Constitution?
1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 1. Multiple procedures for amendment
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
2. States are not empowered to initiate
4. Chief Ministers of the States
amendment
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below: 3. Joint-sittings of Parliament to resolve
disputes regarding constitutional
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only amendments.
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only Select the correct answer from the codes
given below:
(c) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 and 3. (b) 1 and 2. (c) 2 and
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 3. (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q20 Match List I with List II and select the
Q16 The constitution secures the correct answer using the codes given
independence of CAG by below:
1. by giving CAG complete control over his (Types of Government)
administrative staff (Characteristics)
2. by making him handling accounting , A. Parliamentary Government 1.
auditing and judicial functions Centralisation of powers
A ) only 1. B) only 2. C) both 1 and 2. B. Presidential Government 2.
D) neither of the two Division of powers
Q17. Consider the following statements C. Federal System.
1 Speaker and deputy speaker may 3.Separation of powers
resign by writing to each other D. Unitary System. 4.
2 Attorney general and solicitor Collective responsibility
general may resign by writing to
each other ABCD
(a) 2 1 4 3 (a) Only 1. (b) Only 2. (c) Both 1
and 2. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) 4 3 2 1
Q24. The office of speaker and deputy
(c) 2 3 4 1
speaker came into existence after
(d) 4 1 2 3
A ) GOI, 1935. B) GOI 1919. C) GOI
Q21. In the Constitution of India, the term 1909. D) After Constitution existence
‘Federal’:
Q25. Who/Which of the following is
(a) Figures in the Preamble (b) Figures in empowered to direct that a law of
Part III of the Constitution Parliament does not apply to a scheduled
area?
(c) Figures in Article 368. (d) Does not
fgure anywhere (a) President (b) Supreme Court. (c)
High Court of the State (d) Governor of
Q22. Which one of the following
the State
statements is not correct?
Q26. The great bath was found from the
(a) The Vice-President of India holds office
Indus valley civilization at
for a period of five years.
A Mohen Jodaro
(b) The Vice-President of India is eligible for
re-election. B Harappa
(c) The Vice-President of India can act as C Lothal
President only for a maximum period of
D Kali bangan
nine months.
Q27. Which of the following statements
(d) The Supreme Court of India has to look
about the Indus civilization is not true
into all disputes with regard to the election
of the Vice-President of India A. Accurate drainage system in cities.
Q23. Consider the following statements: B. Trade and commerce where in an
advanced stage
1. No ground has been mentioned in the
constitution for the removal of Vice- C. Worshipping of mother goddess
President.
D. People knew about iron
2. No resolution for the removal of Vice-
Q28. For the Harappan culture sites and its
President can be moved unless at least 21
position which of the following is not
days’ advance notice has been given.
correctly matched
Which of the statements given above is /
A. Alamgirpur _ Uttar Pradesh
are correct?
B. Banawali _ Haryana
C. Daimabad _ Maharashtra a) Cow
D. Rakhigarhi _ Rajasthan b) Elephant
c) Rhinoceros
Q29. Which site of Indus valley is now in
d) Tiger
Pakistan
A. Kalibangan Q33. The Harappans did not knew
the use of
B. Harappa
a) Bronze
C. Lothal
b) Gold
D. Alamgirpur c) Iron
Q30. The first archaeologist who excavated d) Silver
Harappa but could not recognise its
significance was
Q34. The ARTHSHASTRA is a treatise
on which of the following :
A. A. Cunningham
a) Economy
B. Mortimer Wheeler
b) Political units
C. Sir John Marshall c) Political Philosophy
D. George F. Dales d) Regional Administration
Q31. Which of the following characterize Q35. In Buddhism , PATHIMOKHA
the people of Indus civilization? stands for
1. They possessed great palaces and a) A description of Mahayanism
temples .
b) A description of Hinyanism
2. They worshipped both male and
female deities. c) The rules of Sangha
3. They employed horse drawn d) The questions of Followers
chariots in warfare
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 2
C. All of these
D. None of these
Q32.Which one of the following was
not represented on the seals of
Harappan culture ?