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VISIONIAS www.visionias.in Test Booklet Series TEST BOOKLET GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2024 – Test – 4126 C Time Allowed: Two Hours Maximum Marks: 200 INSTRUCTIONS 1. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD CHECK THAT THIS BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TURN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC. IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET. 2. ENCODE CLEARLY THE TEST BOOKLET SERIES A, B, C OR D AS THE CASE MAY BE IN THE APPROPRIATE PLACE IN THE ANSWER SHEET. 3. You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test Booklet in the Box provided alongside. Do NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet. 4. This Test Booklet contains 100 items (Questions). Each item is printed in English. Each item comprises four responses (answers). You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet. In case you feel that there is more than one correct response with you consider the best. In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item. 5. 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With reference to Ayushman Bharat- constitution, which of the following is/are the functions of a constitution? Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana 1. It provides a set of basic rules that allow (PMJAY), consider the following for coordination among members of society. statements: 2. It specifies who has powers to make 1. It is the world’s largest government- decisions in a society. 3. It sets limits on what a government can funded healthcare program. impose on its citizens. Select the correct answer using code given 2. The beneficiaries under the scheme will below. be identified on the basis of the Socio- (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only Economic Caste Census, 2011. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 3. National Health Authority (NHA) is the nodal agency for its implementation. 2. 'The claims of the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes shall be Which of the statements given above are taken into consideration, consistently with correct? the maintenance of efficiency of administration, in the making of (a) 1 and 2 only appointments to services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or a (b) 2 and 3 only State'. This provision was provided in the (c) 1 and 3 only Indian Constitution under: (a) Part IV (d) 1, 2 and 3 (b) Part III (c) Part XVI (d) Part XVII 5. Consider the following statements regarding the recently released Global Economic 3. Which of the following are the features of fundamental rights? Prospects report: 1. They strike a balance between individual 1. It is released by International Monetary liberty and social control. 2. There are some fundamental rights that Fund. are available against the arbitrary action of private individuals. 2. It is released once a year. 3. There are some fundamental rights that Which of the statements given above is/are are available only to the citizens. 4. All the fundamental rights are self- correct? executory. Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only given below. (b) 2 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 2 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 6. Consider the following pairs: 8. Which one of the following Schedule Provisions recommendations of the Swaran Singh 1. 4th Schedule : Allocation of seats in Committee is incorporated in the the Rajya Sabha to the Constitution under Fundamental duties? states and the Union (a) Empower Parliament to impose penalty Territories or punishment for the non-compliance 2. 6th Schedule : Provisions relating to with any of the fundamental duties. the administration and (b) Duty to defend the country and render control of Scheduled national service when called upon to do Areas so. 3. 10th Schedule : Provisions relating to (c) Duty to pay taxes should be a disqualification of the Fundamental duty of the citizens. members of the (d) No law imposing penalty or punishment Parliament for the non-compliance with any of the Which of the pairs given above is/are fundamental duties shall be called in correctly matched? question in any court. (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only 9. Which of the following is not a function of (c) 1 and 3 only the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)? (d) 1, 2 and 3 (a) Investigating cases of corruption, bribery, and misconduct of Central 7. Which of the following is/are Ozone government employees. Depleting Substances (ODS)? (b) Probe terror attacks including bomb 1. Methyl Bromide 2. Hydrobromoflurocarbons (HBFCs) blasts, hijacking of aircraft and ships, 3. Carbon tetrachloride attacks on nuclear installations, and use 4. Methyl chloroform of weapons of mass destruction. Select the correct answer using the code (c) Investigating serious crimes, having given below. national and international ramifications, (a) 1, 2 and 3 committed by organized gangs of (b) 2 and 4 only professional criminals. (c) 4 only (d) Maintaining crime statistics and (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 disseminating criminal information. 3 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 10. With reference to the Universal Serial Bus 13. With reference to the seventh schedule of the (USB) Type-C connector in news recently, Indian constitution, consider the following consider the following statements: pairs: Subject List 1. It is a double-sided connector with 1. Banking : Concurrent reversibility. 2. Agriculture : State 2. It is not backward compatible with 3. Trade Unions : Union previous USB Types. How many pairs given above are correctly Which of the statements given above is/are matched? correct? (a) None of the pairs (a) 1 only (b) Only one pair (b) 2 only (c) Only two pairs (d) All three pairs (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 14. In which of the following judgments, Supreme Court held that the harmony and 11. In the context of historical underpinnings of balance between Fundamental rights and the Indian constitution, which of the Directive principles of State policy is part of following Acts introduced ordinances for the basic structure? first time? (a) Bhim Singhji Case (a) Indian Councils Act of 1892 (b) Indira Sawhney Case (b) Indian Councils Act of 1861 (c) Minerva Mills case (c) Government of India Act of 1919 (d) Kihoto Hollohon Case (d) Government of India Act of 1909 15. With reference to 'Bose-Einstein Condensate', often termed as the fifth state 12. The directive principles of State policy laid of matter, which of the following statements down in Part IV of the Constitution cannot in is/are correct? any way override or abridge the fundamental 1. Its existence was posited by Albert rights guaranteed by Part III. On the other Einstein and Indian physicist Jagadish hand, they have to conform to and run as Chandra Bose. subsidiaries to the fundamental rights laid 2. It is formed when atoms of certain down in Part III. But, the Fundamental elements are heated to near critical temperature. Rights could be amended by the Parliament 3. It can be used in creation of atomic by enacting constitutional amendment acts. lasers and atomic clocks. In which of the following cases did the Select the correct answer using the code Supreme Court hold this opinion? given below. (a) Champakam Dorairajan case (1951) (a) 1 and 2 only (b) Golaknath case (1967) (b) 3 only (c) Keshavananda Bharti case (1973) (c) 2 and 3 only (d) Minerva Mills case (1980) (d) 1, 2 and 3 4 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 16. Consider the following statements with 18. Which of the following has the power to respect to freedom from taxation for the admit a new state into the Union of India? promotion of a religion: (a) Parliament 1. State should not spend the money (b) President collected by way of tax for the (c) Union Government promotion of any particular religion. (d) Supreme Court 2. This provision prohibits the levy of a tax and fee to control the secular 19. Which of the following are the advantages of administration of religious institutions. parliamentary democracy? Which of the statements given above is/are 1. Responsible Government correct? 2. Wide Representation (a) 1 only 3. Strict Separation of powers (b) 2 only 4. Harmony Between Legislature and (c) Both 1 and 2 Executive (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the code given below. 17. Which of the following statements is/are (a) 1, 2 and 3 only correct with regard to the consequences of (b) 2, 3, and 4 only the proclamation of a Financial Emergency? (c) 1 and 4 only 1. Centre acquires full control over the (d) 1, 2 and 4 only states in financial matters. 2. President may reserve all money bills or 20. Which of the following provisions of the other financial bills for consideration constitution ensure political equality? after they are passed by the legislature of 1. Elections based on adult suffrage. the state. 2. Abolition of titles. 3. President may issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of 3. No ineligibility for inclusion in electoral the judges of the Supreme Court and the rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste, high court. or sex. Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code given below. given below. (a) 1 only (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 3 only 5 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 21. Consider the following statements regarding 24. Which one of the following rights abolished the amendment procedure of the constitution untouchability and prohibits its practice as a of India: 1. A constitutional amendment bill cannot fundamental right? be introduced by the nominated (a) Right to constitutional remedies members of the Lok sabha. (b) Right to equality 2. A constitutional amendment bill that seeks to amend the federal provisions of (c) Right to freedom the Constitution must be ratified by the (d) Right against exploitation Legislatures of half of the States by a special majority. 25. Consider the following statements regarding Which of the statements given above is/are correct? the State Human Rights Commission (a) 1 only (SHRC): (b) 2 only 1. The commission has no power to punish (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 the violators of human rights, nor to award any relief including monetary 22. Consider the following statements with relief to the victim. respect to the Right to Equality: 1. Equality before the law is a positive 2. The commission submits its annual or concept which means the absence of any special reports to the governor of the special privileges in favour of any state. person. 2. Where equals and unequals are treated Which of the statements given above is/are differently, Article 14 does not apply. correct? Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 23. Which of the following are the unitary 26. Which one of the following is the best features of Indian Constitution? description of 'Tidal Disruption Event', that 1. Single constitution was seen in the news recently? 2. Emergency Provisions 3. All-India Services (a) It is a lapse in time interval between two 4. Integrated Election Machinery diurnal tides. 5. Appointment of Governor (b) It is a reversal in magnetism of Earth. Select the correct answer using the code given below. (c) It is a gravity anomaly on surface of (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only moon. (b) 2, 4 and 5 only (c) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) It is a destruction of a star by a black (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 hole. 6 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 27. Articles 358 and 359 of the Indian 30. In the context of the Indian Constitution, Constitution deal with which of the consider the following statements regarding following situations? fundamental duties: (a) Proclamation of National Emergency 1. Fundamental Duties are confined to under Article 352 (b) Financial emergency under Article 360 Indian citizens only. (c) President's rule under Article 356 2. Constitution does not provide any legal (d) President's rule under Article 365 sanctions against their violation. Which of the statements given above is/are 28. Which of the following services, at present, correct? are regulated under Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media (a) 1 only Ethics Code) Rules, 2021? (b) 2 only 1. Social media sites (c) Both 1 and 2 2. Over-the-top (OTT) streaming services (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Online gaming services 4. Digital news sites 31. Which of the following are the Fundamental Select the correct answer using the code Duties under part IVA of the Constitution of given below. (a) 1 and 2 only India? (b) 3 and 4 only 1. To develop the spirit of inquiry and (c) 1, 2 and 4 only reform. (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 2. To respect the National Flag and the 29. Consider the following statements: National Anthem. 1. In the USA, a citizen by birth, as well as 3. To strive towards excellence in all a naturalized citizen, is eligible for the spheres of individual and collective office of President. activity. 2. In India, only a citizen by birth and not a 4. To cast a vote. naturalized citizen is eligible for the office of President. Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above given below. is/are not correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 2 and 4 only 7 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 32. Consider the following statements: 35. Which of the following Directive Principles 1. The proclamation of national emergency of State Policy (DPSPs) were not added by must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within two months from the the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, date of its issue. 1976? 2. If approved by both houses of Parliament, the emergency continues for 1. To provide early childhood care and six months and can be extended to an education for all children until they indefinite period with the approval of the Parliament every six months. complete the age of six years. Which of the statements given above is/are 2. To take steps to secure the participation correct? (a) 1 only of workers in the management of (b) 2 only industries. (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. To minimise inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities. 33. In the context of evolution of constitution of India, which of the following are part of the Select the correct answer using the code basic structure of the constitution? given below. 1. Republic and democratic form of government (a) 1 and 2 only 2. Presidential form of government (b) 2 and 3 only 3. Secular character of the constitution 4. Separation of powers (c) 1 and 3 only Select the correct answer using the code (d) 1, 2 and 3 given below. (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only 36. Consider the following statements regarding (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 the Government of India Act of 1935: 1. It provided for the establishment of an 34. Consider the following pairs: Feature Borrowed from All-India Federation consisting of 1. Directive : Irish provinces and princely states as units. principles Constitution 2. Fundamental : French 2. It introduced bicameralism in all the rights Constitution provinces. 3. Joint sitting of : Australian two houses of Constitution Which of the statements given above is/are parliament correct? Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched? (a) 1 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 8 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 37. With reference to 'constitutional torts' in 39. Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as India, consider the following statements: enshrined in the Indian Constitution: 1. In India, there is no legislation, which 1. Securing opportunities for the healthy governs the liability of the State for the development of children 2. Organising agriculture on modern and torts committed by its servants. scientific lines 2. A court of law can award monetary 3. Prohibition of slaughter of cows compensation to the victim in such 4. Promotion of Cooperative societies Which of the directive principles given cases. above are based on Liberal-Intellectual Which of the statements given above is/are Principles? correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (d) 1 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2 40. India was a pioneer when it comes to giving (d) Neither 1 nor 2 voting rights to the people. In this context, which of the following countries gave 38. In the context of various political systems universal adult franchises after India? 1. United States of America prevailing in the world, which of the 2. Japan following are the characteristics of a 3. France democracy? Select the correct answer using the code given below. 1. In a democracy, the final decision- (a) 1 only making power must rest with those (b) 1 and 3 only elected by the people. (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 2. The ruling party in power must have a fair chance of losing in an election. 41. Consider the following statements with 3. Each adult citizen must have one vote respect to Constituent Assembly: 1. Whenever the Constituent Assembly met and each vote must have one value. as the legislative body, it was chaired by 4. The Government is not limited by laws Dr. Rajendra Prasad. or regulations. 2. The Constituent Assembly adopted the national anthem and the national song in Select the correct answer using the code 1947. given below. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (a) 1 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 3 and 4 only 9 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 42. Consider the following statements regarding 45. Which one of the following statements is National Commission for Scheduled Tribes correct about the Right to Education? (a) It was added after the passage of the (NCST): Right to Education (RTE) act. 1. The conditions of service and tenure of (b) There was no provision in the office of members of the commission are constitution for free and compulsory determined by the Parliament. education for children before the 86th 2. The original constitution did not provide amendment. (c) It includes that the state shall endeavour for a separate National Commission for to provide education for all children Scheduled Tribes. until they complete the age of six years. Which of the statements given above is/are (d) This provision makes only elementary correct? education and not higher education a (a) 1 only fundamental right. (b) 2 only 46. 'It is one of the world’s most active (c) Both 1 and 2 volcanoes which has erupted again (d) Neither 1 nor 2 recently. It is located near to world's largest active volcano, Mauna Loa.' 43. Which one of the following designates a Which of the following volcanoes is being bank as Domestic Systemically Important described in the passage given above? (a) Mount Kilauea Bank (D-SIB) in India? (b) Mount Stromboli (a) Ministry of Finance (c) Mount Vesuvius (b) Reserve Bank of India (d) Mount Etna (c) Indian Banks' Association (d) Securities and Exchange Board of India 47. With reference to the proclamation of national emergency under Article 352 imposed till now, consider the following 44. Which of the following rights are a part of statements: the Right to Protection of Life and Personal 1. So far, a national emergency has been Liberty? proclaimed two times. 1. Right not to be driven out of a state 2. The first proclamation of national 2. Right to travel abroad emergency was issued in October 1962 on account of Chinese aggression in the 3. Freedom of silence NEFA (North-East Frontier Agency) 4. Right to the road in hilly areas 3. The second proclamation of national Select the correct answer using the code emergency was made in 1975. given below. Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 3 and 4 only correct? (b) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2 only 10 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 48. Recently, Global Risks Report 2023, an 51. The PRANA portal was continuously in the annual report based on Global Risks news in recent times. Which of the following Perception Survey was released by statements best explains its objective? (a) World Bank (a) It is a portal for monitoring of (b) World Economic Forum implementation of National Clean Air (c) United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Programme. Reduction (b) It will provide online education to far (d) Germanwatch flung areas where physical infrastructure of education is not present. 49. Consider the following statements with (c) It will provide the Gram Panchayats respect to terms contained in the Preamble: with a single interface to prepare and 1. The term republic has been taken from implement their Gram Panchayat German Constitution. Development Plan. 2. The ideals of justice in the preamble (d) It will ensure hassle-free disbursement have been adopted from Soviet of pension to retired state government Constitution. employees. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 52. Under the Constitution of India, which of the (a) 1 only following rights and privileges are conferred (b) 2 only on the citizens of India and denied to aliens? (c) Both 1 and 2 1. Right against discrimination on grounds (d) Neither 1 nor 2 of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth 50. Which of the following bodies/institutions 2. Right to freedom of speech and is/are audited totally and directly by the expression, assembly, association, CAG? movement, residence, and profession 1. Reserve Bank of India 3. Right to serve as a judge in the higher 2. Oil and Natural Gas Commission judiciary 3. Life Insurance Corporation of India 4. Right to contest for membership of the 4. State Bank of India Parliament and the state legislature Select the correct answer using the code Select the correct answer using the code given below. given below. (a) 2 only (a) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 11 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 53. On a particular day, 150 members are 56. Consider the following statements regarding present in Rajya Sabha at the time of voting. the loss of citizenship under the Citizenship In this scenario, a constitutional amendment Act (1955): bill, under Article 368 of the constitution (a) can be passed with the support of only 1. When a person renounces his Indian 75 members. citizenship, every minor child of that (b) cannot be passed with the given strength person also loses Indian citizenship. of members present for voting. 2. When an Indian citizen voluntarily (c) can be passed with a support from minimum 100 members. acquires citizenship of another country, (d) cannot be passed without support of his Indian citizenship automatically atleast 123 members. terminates. Which of the statements given above is/are 54. In the context Constituent Assembly of correct? India, consider the following pairs: Committee Chairman (a) 1 only 1.Union Powers : Jawaharlal (b) 2 only Committee Nehru (c) Both 1 and 2 2. Steering Committee : Sardar Patel (d) Neither 1 nor 2 3.Provincial : Dr. Rajendra Constitution Prasad Committee 57. Consider the following statements with Which of the pairs given above is/are respect to the State Human Rights correctly matched? Commission: (a) 1 only 1. It can inquire into violation of human (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only rights only in respect of subjects (d) 1, 2 and 3 mentioned in the State List and the Concurrent List. 55. Consider the following statements with 2. If any case is already being inquired into respect to Cultural and Educational rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution: by the National Human Rights 1. The scope of Article 29 is not restricted Commission, then the State Human to minorities only. Rights Commission does not inquire into 2. All minorities shall have the right to that case. establish and administer educational institutions of their choice. Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) 1 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 12 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 58. Which of the following statements is/are 61. With reference to Bureau of Indian correct regarding the Vice Chairperson of Standards (BIS), consider the following NITI Aayog? statements: 1. He is appointed by the Prime Minister. 1. It is a statutory body established under 2. He enjoys the rank of a Minister of the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, State. 1986. 3. He chairs the meetings of Regional 2. It is regulated under the Ministry of Councils. Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Select the correct answer using the code Distribution, given below. Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 2 only correct? (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (c) 1 only (b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 59. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Presidential system of 62. With reference to the National Investigation government? Agency (NIA) Amendment Act, 2019, 1. The President is the real head of the consider the following statements: government. 1. The provisions of the Act extend to 2. The President is responsible to the scheduled offenses, committed in India legislature. or abroad, that affect the interest of 3. The United States America follows the India. system of presidential form of 2. It designates state high courts as special government. courts for conducting the trial of Select the correct answer using code given offenses under the NIA Act. below. Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only correct? (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 60. With reference to the production of millets in India, consider the following statements: 63. Which of the following are the federal 1. They have low per-hectare yields at the features of the Indian Constitution? national level compared to wheat and 1. Dual Polity paddy. 2. Integrated Judiciary 2. Their production has decreased in India 3. Bicameralism during the last two decades. 4. Written Constitution Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code correct? given below. (a) 1 only (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1 and 3 only 13 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 64. In the context of methods of election in 67. In the context of the defense sector, consider India, consider the following statements the following statements regarding the Very regarding the First Past The Post System: Short-Range Air Defense System 1. The Indian constitution has prescribed (VSHORADS) missile: the First Past The Post System method 1. It is a portable surface-to-air missile. of election to the Lok Sabha and the 2. It is being procured from Israel under the Rajya Sabha. defense agreement. 2. In this system the candidate needs to get Which of the statements given above is/are more than 50 percent to get elected. correct? Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only correct? (b) 2 only (a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 68. Consider the following statements with respect to the National Commission for 65. Which of the following laws are enacted for Backward Classes (NCBC): implementing the Directive Principles? 1. The National Commission for Backward 1. Payment of Bonus Act (1965) Classes (NCBC) is a constitutional body. 2. Contract Labour Regulation and 2. The Commission presents an annual Abolition Act (1970) report to both Houses of Parliament. 3. Bonded Labour System Abolition Act Which of the statements given above is/are (1976) correct? 4. Equal Remuneration Act (1976) (a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code (b) 2 only given below. (c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only 69. Consider the following statements with (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 regard to the extraordinary powers of the President when the President’s Rule is 66. Which of the following are ex-officio imposed in a state: members of The National Human Rights 1. He can take up the functions of the state Commission? government and powers vested in the 1. Chairperson, National Commission for governor or any other executive Backward Classes authority in the state. 2. Special officer for linguistic minorities. 2. He can declare that the powers of the 3. Chairperson, National Commission for state legislature are to be exercised by Protection of Child Rights. the Parliament. 4. Chairperson, National Commission for 3. He can assume to himself the powers Women. vested in the concerned state high court 5. Chief Commissioner for Persons with or suspend the provisions of the Disabilities. Constitution relating to it. Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are given below. correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1, 3 and 5 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 14 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 70. With reference to the sovereign green bonds, 72. Consider the following statements with consider the following statements: respect to the office of Lokayuktas: 1. The bonds will be issued in maturities of 1. The institution of Lokayukta was five years and 10 years. established for the first time in 2. They are eligible for trading in the Maharashtra in 1971. secondary market. 2. The Lokayukta of a state is always 3. As of now, NRIs are not allowed to appointed by the chief justice of the high invest in them. court of the concerned state. Which of the statements given above are correct? 3. The recommendations made by the (a) 1, 2 and 3 Lokayukta are only advisory and not (b) 1 and 2 only binding on the state government. (c) 2 and 3 only Which of the statements given above is/are (d) 1 and 3 only correct? (a) 2 and 3 only 71. With reference to the independence and (b) 1 only impartiality of the Election Commission, (c) 1, 2 and 3 which of the following statements is/are (d) 1 and 3 only correct? 1. The Constitution has not prescribed the 73. Consider the following statements regarding qualifications of the members of the Election Commission. the District Disaster Management Authority 2. The Constitution has specified the term (DDMA): of the members of the Election 1. The District Magistrate is the ex-officio Commission. chairperson of the DDMA. 3. The Constitution has not debarred the 2. The chief executive officer of the retiring election commissioners from DDMA is appointed by the state any further appointment by the government. government. Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code correct? given below. (a) 1 only (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 3 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 15 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 74. Which among the following constitutional 77. In the context of direct democracy, consider amendments fall outside the scope of Article the following pairs: 368? Device Description 1. Abolition of Legislative Councils in 1. Referendum : Procedure whereby States proposed legislation 2. Elections to Parliament and State is referred to the Legislatures 3. Election of the President electorate for Select the correct answer using the code settlement by their given below. direct votes (a) 1 only 2. Recall : Method of obtaining (b) 1 and 2 only the opinion of (c) 2 and 3 only people on any issue (d) 1 and 3 only of public importance 75. Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly of India: 3. Plebiscite : Method by means of 1. Provinces were allotted seats in which the voters can proportion to their respective remove a populations. representative 2. The representatives of the princely states before the expiry of were to be nominated by the heads of the his term princely states. Which of the pairs given above is/are 3. Elections to the Constituent Assembly correctly matched? were conducted after Independence. Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only correct? (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (c) 1 and 3 only (b) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only 78. Consider the following statements : 1. Article 1 describes India as a federation 76. Which of the following languages are of states. mentioned in the eighth schedule of the 2. Currently, India has 28 states and 8 Constitution of India? 1. Bodo union territories. 2. English 3. The names of states and union territories 3. Nepali and their territorial extent are mentioned 4. Urdu in the third schedule of the Constitution. 5. Santhali Which of the statements given above is/are Select the correct answer using the code correct? given below. (a) 2 only (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only (b) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 3, 4 and 5 only (c) 3, 4 and 5 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 16 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 79. With reference to 'grey hydrogen', consider 82. With reference to Advocate General for the the following statements: states, consider the following statements: 1. It is generated from natural gas or 1. The term of office of the advocate methane, through a process called “steam reforming”. general is fixed by the Constitution. 2. It is called 'grey hydrogen due to the 2. He holds office at the pleasure of the distinct grey smoke produced when governor of a state. burnt in presence of oxygen. 3. He enjoys all the privileges and Which of the statements given above is/are correct? immunities that are available to a (a) 1 only member of the state legislature. (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above are (c) Both 1 and 2 correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only 80. In the context of evolution of Indian (b) 2 and 3 only constitution, which of the following Acts, for (c) 1 and 3 only the first time, separated provincial budgets (d) 1, 2 and 3 from the Central budget and authorized the provincial legislatures to enact their budgets? 83. Recently the Food Safety and Standards (a) Indian Councils Act of 1909 Authority of India (FSSAI) was in the news. (b) Government of India Act of 1919 FSSAI falls under which of the following (c) Indian Councils Act of 1861 ministries? (d) Government of India Act of 1935 (a) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare 81. Consider the following statements regarding (b) Ministry of Food Processing Industries the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna (c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry Yojana (PMGKAY): (d) It is an independent body and not part of 1. It is an integrated food security scheme for providing free foodgrains to any ministry Antodaya Ann Yojna (AAY) and Primary Household (PHH) beneficiaries 84. In which of the following cases, the Supreme under National Food Security Act Court held that the doctrine of basic (NFSA), 2013 2. The beneficiaries will also be getting structure would apply to constitutional food grains at subsidized prices. amendments after April 24, 1973? Which of the statements given above is/are (a) S.R. Bommai Case (1994) correct? (a) 1 only (b) Waman Rao Case (1981) (b) 2 only (c) Kuldip Nayar Case (2006) (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Indira Gandhi Nehru Case (1975) (d) Neither 1 nor 2 17 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 85. With reference to the principle of 'collective 88. Consider the statements regarding the responsibility' in India, consider the Digital India Land Records Modernisation Programme (DILRMP): following statements: 1. It is a central sector scheme under the 1. It is a judicial innovation and not Ministry of Rural Development. mentioned explicitly under the 2. It aims to achieve computerization of constitutional provisions. land records. 2. It means that the Council of Ministers Which of the statements given above is/are shall be collectively responsible to the correct? (a) 1 only Parliament. (b) 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are (c) Both 1 and 2 correct ? (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only (b) 2 only 89. Consider the following statements regarding (c) Both 1 and 2 the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): 1. Its establishment was recommended by (d) Neither 1 nor 2 the Rajamannar commission for the prevention of corruption. 86. Which of the following countries have a 2. Vigilance Commissioners are not federal system of government? eligible for further employment under 1. India the Central or state government. 2. United Kingdom 3. The salary, allowances, and other conditions of service of the Central 3. Brazil Vigilance Commissioner are similar to 4. Mexico those of the Chief Election Select the correct answer using the code Commissioner. given below. Which of the statements given above (a) 1, 2 and 3 only is/are correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 3 and 4 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 4 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1 and 3 only (d) 1 and 2 only 87. Consider the following statements regarding 90. With reference to the Goods and Services the Drafting Committee of the Constitution : Tax Council, consider the following 1. It was constituted after independence. statements: 1. The Goods and Services Tax Council is 2. N. Gopalaswamy Ayyangar was the a constitutional body. chairman of this committee. 2. Union Revenue Secretary acts as the ex- Which of the statements given above is/are officio Secretary to the Council. correct? Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 18 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 91. Consider the following statements with 94. Consider the following statements with reference to the National Commission for respect to the Preamble of the Constitution Protection Of Child Rights (NCPCR): of India: 1. It is a statutory body under the 1. It was not a part of the constitution adopted on 26th November 1949. administrative control of the Ministry of 2. It specifies justice, liberty, equality, and Women & Child Development. fraternity as the objectives. 2. It inquires into violation of child rights 3. It was the first time recognized as part of and takes suo-motu notice of matters the constitution in the Berubari Union relating to deprivation and violation of case in 1960. child rights. Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 95. Recently, the Archeological Survey of India discovered votive stupas at Nalanda 92. Consider the following statements regarding Mahavihara. In this context, consider the the Central Information Commission: following statements regarding the Nalanda 1. The Central Information Commission is Mahavihara: a statutory body, set up under the Right 1. It was visited by both Hiuen Tsang and to Information Act in 2005. It-sing. 2. The Commission consists of a Chief 2. It was patronised by both Gupta and Pala Information Commissioner and not more dynasties. 3. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site. than ten Information Commissioners. Which of the statements given above is/are Which of the statements given above is/are correct? correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 96. Article 51A of the Indian Constitution 93. Consider the following pairs: provides for the Fundamental Duties. In this Provisions under DPSP Article context, which of the following acts have a bearing on the implementation of some of 1. Promotion of cottage : Article 40 the Fundamental Duties? industries 1. Prevention of Insults to National Honour 2. Prohibit the slaughter of : Article 47 Act (1971) cows 2. Representation of People Act (1951) 3. Safeguard forests and : Article 3. Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972 wildlife 48A 4. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of Which of the pairs given above is/are 1967 correctly matched? Select the correct answer using the code (a) 1 only given below. (b) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 19 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS 97. With reference to Chief Election 99. The Directive Principles of State policy are Commissioner, consider the following significant and useful because: statements: 1. They serve as a common political 1. The appointment of the Chief Election manifesto. Commissioner and other election commissioners shall be made by the 2. They facilitate stability and continuity in President. domestic and foreign policies. 2. Chief Election Commissioner and the 3. They act as an ‘Instrument of two other election commissioners have Instructions’ to all authorities in the equal powers and receive equal salaries, Indian Union. allowances, and other perquisites. 3. Chief Election Commissioner holds his Select the correct answer using the code office till the pleasure of the president. given below. Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only correct? (b) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3 100. The Directive Principles of State Policy are 98. Consider the following statements regarding enumerated in Part IV of the Constitution the steps taken by the Centre to promote from Articles 36 to 51. In this regard, the app-based payment systems: framers of the Constitution derived 1. UPI Lite is an 'on-device wallet' feature by the National Payments Corporation of inspiration from which of the following? India (NPCI) to allow users to make 1. The Irish Constitution small-value payments of up to ₹1000 2. Instrument of Instructions enumerated in offline. the Government of India Act of 1935. 2. All Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) with 3. Gandhian ideology NRE (non-resident external) accounts can use the UPI platform from their 4. Freedom struggle of India international mobile numbers. Select the correct answer using the code Which of the statements given above is/are given below. correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 20 www.visionias.in ©Vision IAS