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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following pairs and choose the incorrect set of pairs of the sources from where it is borrowed from
a. British Constitution – Parliamentary Government, Single Citizenship
b. US Constitution – Fundamental Rights, Independence of Judiciary
c. Irish Constitution – DPSP and method of elections of president
d. Soviet Union – Fundamental Duties
Correct
Solution: D
Justification:
All the pairs are correctly matched.
Incorrect
Solution: D
Justification:
All the pairs are correctly matched.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Zonal Councils
a. They are constitutional bodies
b. The PM is the chairman of all the zonal councils
c. Each CM acts as vice chairman of the council by rotation for a period of two years
Choose the correct option:
Correct
Solution: D
They are statutory bodies formed under States Reorganisation Act, 1956. The Union Home Minister is the chairman of all the zonal councils. Each CM acts as vice chairman of the council by rotation for a period of one year.
Incorrect
Solution: D
They are statutory bodies formed under States Reorganisation Act, 1956. The Union Home Minister is the chairman of all the zonal councils. Each CM acts as vice chairman of the council by rotation for a period of one year.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission (EC)
a. The EC shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other election commissioners as the Parliament may fix it.
b. The appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other election commissioners shall be made by the President.
Correct
Solution: B
Justification: The EC shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other election commissioners as the President may fix it.
Incorrect
Solution: B
Justification: The EC shall consist of the Chief Election Commissioner and such number of other election commissioners as the President may fix it.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Union Public Service Commission
a. The Chairman of UPSC is not debarred from being re-appointed like that of the chief election commissioner.
b. The constitution authorises the Parliament to determine the conditions of service of the chairman and other members of the commission.
Choose the incorrect option:
Correct
Solution: C
Justification: The Chairman of UPSC is not eligible for being re-appointed like that of the chief election commissioner. The constitution authorises the President to determine the conditions of service of the chairman and other members of the commission.
Incorrect
Solution: C
Justification: The Chairman of UPSC is not eligible for being re-appointed like that of the chief election commissioner. The constitution authorises the President to determine the conditions of service of the chairman and other members of the commission.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Removal of the members and chairman of State Public Service Commission is done by
Correct
Solution: A
Though they are appointed by the Governor but can only be removed by the President.
Incorrect
Solution: A
Though they are appointed by the Governor but can only be removed by the President.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Finance Commission
a. The constitution authorises the Parliament to determine the qualification and manner in which the members of the commission will be selected.
b. They are not eligible for re appointment.
Choose the correct option:
Correct
Solution: A
They are eligible for re appointment.
Incorrect
Solution: A
They are eligible for re appointment.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Banning and censorship of books, plays and
other art work curtails the freedom of
expression.
2. Our Freedom of expression cannot be said to
be curtailed when we willingly accept certain
constrains for the sake of pursuing our goals
and ambitions.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Correct
Ans) c
Exp) Statement 1 is correct. Banning of books, plays or movies, etc. is an easy solution for the short term to
appease certain section of the society. However in long term it develops the culture of banning anything that is
against the established views of the society. Thus it curtails the Fundamental tight of expression of the
section of the society which support such views.
Statement 2 is correct. Constraints of different kind on freedom of expression exist and we are subject to them
in different situations. While reflecting on such situations we need to realise that when constraints are backed
by organised social — religious or cultural — authority or by the might of the state, they restrict our freedom in
ways that are difficult to fight against.
However, if we willingly, or for the sake of pursuing our goals or ambitions, accept certain restrictions, our
freedom is not similarly limited. In any case if we are not coerced into accepting the conditions, then we
cannot claim that our freedom has been curtailed.
Incorrect
Ans) c
Exp) Statement 1 is correct. Banning of books, plays or movies, etc. is an easy solution for the short term to
appease certain section of the society. However in long term it develops the culture of banning anything that is
against the established views of the society. Thus it curtails the Fundamental tight of expression of the
section of the society which support such views.
Statement 2 is correct. Constraints of different kind on freedom of expression exist and we are subject to them
in different situations. While reflecting on such situations we need to realise that when constraints are backed
by organised social — religious or cultural — authority or by the might of the state, they restrict our freedom in
ways that are difficult to fight against.
However, if we willingly, or for the sake of pursuing our goals or ambitions, accept certain restrictions, our
freedom is not similarly limited. In any case if we are not coerced into accepting the conditions, then we
cannot claim that our freedom has been curtailed.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Which of the following were the major
objectives of Jawaharlal Nehru’sforeign policy?
1. to promote rapid economic development
2. to preserve the hard-earned sovereignty
3. to protect territorial integrity
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
Correct
Ans) d
Exp) Option d is correct
The first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru played a crucial role in setting the national agenda. He also held the
charge of foreign minister in his own cabinet. Thus, both as the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister, he exercised profound influence in the formulation and implementation of India’s foreign policy from 1946 to
1964.
The three major objectives of Jawaharlal Nehru’s foreign policy were
1) To preserve the hard-earned sovereignty,
2) To protect territorial integrity, and
3) To promote rapid economic development.
Jawaharlal Nehru wished to achieve these objectives through the strategy of Non-alignment.
Incorrect
Ans) d
Exp) Option d is correct
The first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru played a crucial role in setting the national agenda. He also held the
charge of foreign minister in his own cabinet. Thus, both as the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister, he exercised profound influence in the formulation and implementation of India’s foreign policy from 1946 to
1964.
The three major objectives of Jawaharlal Nehru’s foreign policy were
1) To preserve the hard-earned sovereignty,
2) To protect territorial integrity, and
3) To promote rapid economic development.
Jawaharlal Nehru wished to achieve these objectives through the strategy of Non-alignment.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Treaty of Peace and Friendship with
Correct
Ans) a
Exp) Option a is correct
The US-China rapprochement that began in the late 1960s resulted in a realignment of forces in Asia. Henry
Kissinger, the adviser to the US President Richard Nixon, made a secret visit to China via Pakistan in July 1971.
In order to counter the US-Pakistan-China axis, India signed a 20-year Treaty of Peace and Friendship with
the Soviet Union in August 1971. This treaty assured India of Soviet support if the country faced any attack.
Incorrect
Ans) a
Exp) Option a is correct
The US-China rapprochement that began in the late 1960s resulted in a realignment of forces in Asia. Henry
Kissinger, the adviser to the US President Richard Nixon, made a secret visit to China via Pakistan in July 1971.
In order to counter the US-Pakistan-China axis, India signed a 20-year Treaty of Peace and Friendship with
the Soviet Union in August 1971. This treaty assured India of Soviet support if the country faced any attack.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
To make an equal and just society, which
of the following is needed?
Correct
Ans) d
Exp) Option d is correct
Equality of Opportunities
The concept of equality implies that all people, as human beings, are entitled to the same rights and
opportunities to develop their skills and talents, and to pursue their goals and ambitions. It is not the lack of
equality of status or wealth or privilege that is significant but the inequalities in people’s access to basic
goods, as education, health care, safe housing, that make for an unequal and unjust society.
Thus, to make an equal and just society, basic needs should be provided equally.
Incorrect
Ans) d
Exp) Option d is correct
Equality of Opportunities
The concept of equality implies that all people, as human beings, are entitled to the same rights and
opportunities to develop their skills and talents, and to pursue their goals and ambitions. It is not the lack of
equality of status or wealth or privilege that is significant but the inequalities in people’s access to basic
goods, as education, health care, safe housing, that make for an unequal and unjust society.
Thus, to make an equal and just society, basic needs should be provided equally.
