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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Veto power of the President:
1) Absolute veto is exercised for Government bills and not for private members’ bills.
2) President does not possess suspensive veto in the case of money bills.
3) President has no veto power in respect of a constitutional amendment bill.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
Correct
Solution:(B)
o Absolute veto is exercised in the following two cases:
✓ With respect to private members’ bills (ie, bills introduced by any member of Parliament
who is not a minister); and
✓ With respect to the government bills when the cabinet resigns (after the passage of the bills
but before the assent by the President) and the new cabinet advises the President not to
give his assent to such bills.
o The President does not possess Suspensive veto in the case of money bills.
o The President can either give his assent to a money bill or withhold his assent to a money bill
but cannot return it for the reconsideration of the Parliament.
o Normally, the President gives his assent to money bill as it is introduced in the Parliament
with his previous permission.
o President has no veto power in respect of a constitutional amendment bill.
o The 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to give
his assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
Incorrect
Solution:(B)
o Absolute veto is exercised in the following two cases:
✓ With respect to private members’ bills (ie, bills introduced by any member of Parliament
who is not a minister); and
✓ With respect to the government bills when the cabinet resigns (after the passage of the bills
but before the assent by the President) and the new cabinet advises the President not to
give his assent to such bills.
o The President does not possess Suspensive veto in the case of money bills.
o The President can either give his assent to a money bill or withhold his assent to a money bill
but cannot return it for the reconsideration of the Parliament.
o Normally, the President gives his assent to money bill as it is introduced in the Parliament
with his previous permission.
o President has no veto power in respect of a constitutional amendment bill.
o The 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to give
his assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about State Human Rights Commission (SHRC):
1) The chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed and
removed by the President.
2) A State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violation of human rights only in respect
of subjects mentioned in the State List.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
Correct
Solution: (D)
o A State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violation of human rights only in respect
of subjects mentioned in the State List (List-II) and the Concurrent List (List-III) of the
Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
o However, if any such case is already being inquired into by the National Human Rights
Commission or any other Statutory Commission, then the State Human Rights Commission
does not inquire into that case.
o Although the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed
by the governor, they can be removed only by the President (and not by the governor).
o The President can remove them on the same grounds and in the same manner as he can
remove the chairperson or a member of the National Human Rights Commission.
Incorrect
Solution: (D)
o A State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violation of human rights only in respect
of subjects mentioned in the State List (List-II) and the Concurrent List (List-III) of the
Seventh Schedule of the Constitution.
o However, if any such case is already being inquired into by the National Human Rights
Commission or any other Statutory Commission, then the State Human Rights Commission
does not inquire into that case.
o Although the chairperson and members of a State Human Rights Commission are appointed
by the governor, they can be removed only by the President (and not by the governor).
o The President can remove them on the same grounds and in the same manner as he can
remove the chairperson or a member of the National Human Rights Commission.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Gram Nyayalayas:
1) Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and exercises the powers of both Criminal and Civil
Courts.
2) The Gram Nyayalaya will not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the Indian
Evidence Act, 1872 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: (C)
o The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 has been enacted to provide for the establishment of the
Gram Nyayalayas at the grass roots level for the purposes of providing access to justice to the
citizens at their doorsteps.
o The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal
and Civil Courts.
o The seat of the Gram Nyayalaya will be located at the headquarters of the intermediate
Panchayat, but they will go to villages, work there and dispose of the cases.
o The Gram Nyayalaya shall not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the Indian
Evidence Act, 1872 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and subject to any
rule made by the High Court.
Incorrect
Solution: (C)
o The Gram Nyayalayas Act, 2008 has been enacted to provide for the establishment of the
Gram Nyayalayas at the grass roots level for the purposes of providing access to justice to the
citizens at their doorsteps.
o The Gram Nyayalaya shall be a mobile court and shall exercise the powers of both Criminal
and Civil Courts.
o The seat of the Gram Nyayalaya will be located at the headquarters of the intermediate
Panchayat, but they will go to villages, work there and dispose of the cases.
o The Gram Nyayalaya shall not be bound by the rules of evidence provided in the Indian
Evidence Act, 1872 but shall be guided by the principles of natural justice and subject to any
rule made by the High Court.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
The Rajya Sabha enjoys special positions that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha in which of
the following provisions:
1) Authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List.
2) Creation of new All-India Services.
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution: (C)
o Due to its federal character, the Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive or special powers
that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha:
✓ It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List
(Article 249).
✓ It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre
and states (Article 312).
Incorrect
Solution: (C)
o Due to its federal character, the Rajya Sabha has been given two exclusive or special powers
that are not enjoyed by the Lok Sabha:
✓ It can authorise the Parliament to make a law on a subject enumerated in the State List
(Article 249).
✓ It can authorise the Parliament to create new All-India Services common to both the Centre
and states (Article 312).
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1) The Speaker of Lok Sabha can suspend the members of the house for disrupting the
proceedings of the house.
2) The Speaker can also revoke the suspension if she desires.
3) In case of Rajya Sabha, the Chairman has the power to suspend the member.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
Correct
Solution: (A)
o Among the tools available to the Speaker for ensuring discipline is the power to force a
member to withdraw from the House (for the remaining part of the day), or to place him under
suspension.
o While the Speaker is empowered to place a member under suspension, the authority for
revocation of this order is not vested in her.
o It is for the House, if it so desires, to resolve on a motion to revoke the suspension.
o Unlike the Speaker, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a member.
o In such a situation, the House may adopt a motion suspending the member from the service of
the House for a period not exceeding the remainder of the session.
o The House may, however, by another motion, terminate the suspension.
Incorrect
Solution: (A)
o Among the tools available to the Speaker for ensuring discipline is the power to force a
member to withdraw from the House (for the remaining part of the day), or to place him under
suspension.
o While the Speaker is empowered to place a member under suspension, the authority for
revocation of this order is not vested in her.
o It is for the House, if it so desires, to resolve on a motion to revoke the suspension.
o Unlike the Speaker, the Rajya Sabha Chairman does not have the power to suspend a member.
o In such a situation, the House may adopt a motion suspending the member from the service of
the House for a period not exceeding the remainder of the session.
o The House may, however, by another motion, terminate the suspension.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about Election Commission:
1) Since inception, the Election Commission is a multi-member body consisting of three election
commissioners.
2) Election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office except on
the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
3) determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
Correct
Solution: (C)
o Since its inception in 1950 and till 15 October 1989, the election commission functioned as a
single member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner.
o On 16 October 1989, the president appointed two more election commissioners to cope with
the increased work of the election commission on account of lowering of the voting age from
21 to 18 years.
o Thereafter, the Election Commission functioned as a multimember body consisting of three
election commissioners.
o Any other election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office
except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
o EC determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the
basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
Incorrect
Solution: (C)
o Since its inception in 1950 and till 15 October 1989, the election commission functioned as a
single member body consisting of the Chief Election Commissioner.
o On 16 October 1989, the president appointed two more election commissioners to cope with
the increased work of the election commission on account of lowering of the voting age from
21 to 18 years.
o Thereafter, the Election Commission functioned as a multimember body consisting of three
election commissioners.
o Any other election commissioner or a regional commissioner cannot be removed from office
except on the recommendation of the chief election commissioner.
o EC determine the territorial areas of the electoral constituencies throughout the country on the
basis of the Delimitation Commission Act of Parliament.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
The Rajya Sabha does not have a procedure for moving of:
1) Adjournment motion
2) Censure motion
3) No-confidence motion
Select the correct answer code:
Correct
Solution:
(C)
o Statement 1 and Statement 2 are not possible because these are motions that censure the
government, and Rajya Sabha does not enjoy this power.
o A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion which is moved in the Lok Sabha against
the entire council of ministers, stating that they are no longer deemed fit to hold positions of
responsibility due to their inadequacy in some respect or their failure to carry out their
obligations.
o No prior reason needs to be stated for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
Incorrect
Solution:
(C)
o Statement 1 and Statement 2 are not possible because these are motions that censure the
government, and Rajya Sabha does not enjoy this power.
o A no-confidence motion is a parliamentary motion which is moved in the Lok Sabha against
the entire council of ministers, stating that they are no longer deemed fit to hold positions of
responsibility due to their inadequacy in some respect or their failure to carry out their
obligations.
o No prior reason needs to be stated for its adoption in the Lok Sabha.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
The Constitution contains not only the fundamental principles of governance but also
detailed administrative provisions. This fact can be supported by looking up in which of the
following provisions of the constitution:
1) Centre-state relations
2) Fifth and Sixth schedule
3) Appointment and functions of several constitutional bodies
Select the correct code:
Correct
Solution: (D)
o The Constitution of India is the lengthiest of all the written constitutions of the world.
o It is a very comprehensive, elaborate and detailed document.
o Centre-state relations have been given in so much detail containing even the minutest of
provisions of taxation, administration and finances.
o For e.g. which taxes will be appropriated by either centre or state has been given in the
constitution.
o Similarly, 5th and 6th schedule areas have not only been defined and demarcated by the
constitution, but also several administrative provisions like tribal advisory council; power of
Gram Sabhas in those areas etc. have also been provided.
Incorrect
Solution: (D)
o The Constitution of India is the lengthiest of all the written constitutions of the world.
o It is a very comprehensive, elaborate and detailed document.
o Centre-state relations have been given in so much detail containing even the minutest of
provisions of taxation, administration and finances.
o For e.g. which taxes will be appropriated by either centre or state has been given in the
constitution.
o Similarly, 5th and 6th schedule areas have not only been defined and demarcated by the
constitution, but also several administrative provisions like tribal advisory council; power of
Gram Sabhas in those areas etc. have also been provided.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
. Consider the following statements regarding the Constitutional Provisions for reservation of
seats for SC/STs:
1) Reservation of seats for SC/STs in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies are provided
on the basis of their population ratio.
2) There is no bar on SC/ST candidates contesting from general seats.
Which of the above statements is/are correct:
Correct
Solution: (C)
o According to Article 330 of the Constitution, Allocation of seats for Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha are made on the basis of proportion of Scheduled Castes
and Scheduled Tribes in the State concerned to that of the total population.
Also a member of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is not debarred from contesting a
general i.e. non reserved seat.
Incorrect
Solution: (C)
o According to Article 330 of the Constitution, Allocation of seats for Scheduled Castes and
Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha are made on the basis of proportion of Scheduled Castes
and Scheduled Tribes in the State concerned to that of the total population.
Also a member of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes is not debarred from contesting a
general i.e. non reserved seat.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
In which of these regions, you are most likely to find a plant with breathing roots:
Correct
Solution: (A)
o Compared to other plants mangroves differ visually especially by their famous and typical
aerial roots and biologically through the ability to grow in saline areas.
o Aerial roots are roots with abilities such as enabling primary gas exchange in oxygen-poor
soils.
Incorrect
Solution: (A)
o Compared to other plants mangroves differ visually especially by their famous and typical
aerial roots and biologically through the ability to grow in saline areas.
o Aerial roots are roots with abilities such as enabling primary gas exchange in oxygen-poor
soils.
