Indian Polity & Governance in Constitution (Civil Service Examination), Questions and Answers, GK for UPSC, Bank PO & All Exams

1. Consider the following statements: [2007]
1. The nation-wide scheme of the National Child Labour Projects (NCLP) is run by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
2. Gurupadswamy Committee dealt with the issues of child labour.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 only

b. 2 only

c. Both 1 and 2

d. Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following: [2005]
1. Disputes with mobile cellular companies
2. Motor accident cases
3. Pension cases
For which of the above are Lok Adalats held?

a. 1 only

b. 1 and 2

c. 2 only

d. 1, 2 and 3

3. The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of: [2004]

a. Culture

b. Tourism

c. Science and Technology

d. Human Resource Development

4. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [2003]

a. The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasi- judicial body established under an Act of Parliament

b. The Press Information Bureau provides accreditation to media person so as to have easy access to information from government sources

c. Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspaper

d. Press Trust of India is the largest news agency in the country

5. In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provisions? [1999]

a. A number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture rural development, primary education and social forestry among other

b. Elections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due

c. A statutory representation for women in the panchayats, upto a third of the strength

d. Regular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability

6. Consider the following statements: [2005]
1. The constitution of India has 40 parts.
2. There are 390 Articles in the constitution of India in all.
3. Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth schedules were added to the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Amendment) Acts.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a. 1 and 2

b. 2 only

c. 3 only

d. 1,2 and 3

7. Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India? [1995]

a. According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system

b. 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women

c. Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission

d. Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission

8. With reference to Indian Public Finance, consider the following statements: [2004]
1. Disbursements from Public Accounts of India are subject to the Vote of Parliament
2. The Indian constitution provides for the establishment of a Consolidated Fund, a Public Account and a Contingency Fund for each State
3. Appropriations and disbursements under the Railway Budget are subject to the same form of parliamentary control as other appropriations and disbursements
Which of the statements given above are correct? [2004]

a. 1 and 2

b. 2 and 3

c. 1and 3

d. 1, 2 and 3

9. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
List I (Item in the Indian Constitution)
A. Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Fundamental Rights
C. Concurrent List in Union-State Relations
D. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union
List II (Country from which it was derived)
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. Ireland
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America
Codes:

a. A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2

b. A-3, B-5,C-2, D-1

c. A-5, B-4, C-2, D-1

d. A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2

10. With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct? [2004]

a. the Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law

b. No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act

c. Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation.

d. No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President

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3. World Geography -Test-03

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5. Geography of India -Test-02

6. Geography of India -Test-03

7. Geography of India -Test-04

8. Geography of India -Test-05

9. History of India - Test - 01

10. History of India - Test - 02

11. History of India - Test - 03

12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

15. History of India - Test - 07

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