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UPSC Prelims Mock Test 10 – GS Paper 1
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1. Consider the following statements:
1. Cabinet ministers can only be included as the members of Cabinet Committee.
2. Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary affairs is headed by the Home Minister.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 20th
2. Establishment of the scheme of ‘democratic decentralisation’ was first recommended by:
(a) Ashok Mehta committee
(b) G V K Rao committee
(c) Balwant Rai Mehta committee
(d) L M Singhvi committee
3. Which of the following could be the source of Antimicrobial resistance?
1. Pharmaceutical industry effluents
2. The rising number of dogs
3. Discharge of untreated urban waste.
4. The misuse of antibiotics in poultry, livestock and fish.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) All of the above
4. As per the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission can be:
(a) Retired Chief Justice of India
(b) Retired Judge of Supreme Court
(c) Retired Chief Justice of High Court
(d) Both a and b
5. Consider the following statements with regard to Parliamentary Committee:
1. Parliamentary Committee is appointed/elected by the speaker/chairman
2. Works under the guidance of speaker/chairman
3. Submits its reports to house or speaker/chairman
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
6. Which of the following are the provisions contained in the constitution which enable the Centre to exercise control over the states in India?
1. It is the duty of the Central government to protect every state against external aggression and internal disturbances
2. The state election commissioner, though appointed by the governor of the state,can be removed by the President only
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
7. Consider the following statements regarding the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE):
1. The BEE is a statutory body under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India.
2. BEE coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies, and other organizations to identify and utilize the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
8. Consider the following statements regarding Panchayati Raj in India:
1. Andhra Pradesh was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj in India
2. Even though most of the states established Panchayati Raj in the early days itself, they varied highly from state to state
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
9. Which of the following statement is not correct about Public Account Committee?
(a) Public Account Committee is made as per the provision of Government of India Act, 1919
(b) This Committee consists of members from both the house of the Parliament
(c) Term of the members of the Committee is 5 year
(d) A minister cannot be member of the Committee
10. In the context of Elections in India, the term “special voters” defined by the Election Commission of India include:
1. Members of Central Para Military Forces.
2. Booth level agent.
3. Non-resident Indians.
4. President of India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1,3 and 4 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 4 only
(d) 4 only
11. With reference to the Committee on Public Undertakings, consider the following statements:
1. Only a Lok Sabha member can become its chairman.
2. Unlike other Parliamentary committees, a minister can also become its member.
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
12. Which of the following schemes/programs could help in reducing the process of desertification?
1. Compensatory Afforestation
2. Integrated Watershed Development Project
3. Pradhanmantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana
Soil Health Management Scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) All of the above
13. Which among the following is not a Standing Committee?
(a) Public Accounts Committee
(b) Ethics Committee
(c) Railway Convention Committee
(d) Business Advisory Committee
14. Which of the following statements accurately describes the objective of the DigiYatra Scheme?
(a) It enables hassle free Visa-on-arrival for tourists from 17 selected countries.
(b) It helps in developing human-free toll plazas with fastag enabled vehicles
(c) It enables seamless and hassle free passenger travel using biometric technologies to improve passenger experience.
(d) It enables for smart card based unified driving license for better traffic regulations
15. Consider the following statements regarding Concurrent list:
1. In case of a conflict between parliamentary law and state law in a concurrent subject, the matter should be taken to court and judiciary will have the final say.
2. If the state law is passed with the President’s assent, it will prevail over Parliamentary law.
Choose the correct statements using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
16. Consider the following statements about Estimates Committee:
1. The first Estimates in free india was constituted in 1950
2. It consists of members only from Lok Sabha .
3. Chairman of the Estimates Committee is always from the ruling party.
Which of the following statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
17. Under the CAG’s (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971 the audit of corporations established by law by the legislatures of State is entrusted to the CAG upon the request of:
(a) Chief Minister of the State
(b) Governor of the State
(c) Chief Secretary of the State
(d) President of India
18. Article 293 of the Constitution is related to:
(a) States require consent from the Centre government to raise open market borrowings.
(b) Safeguards for All India civil servants from arbitrary removal of position.
(c) Constitution of GST Council.
(d) Terms of Reference given to the Finance Commission by the President of India.
19. Consider the following statements about the Association of World Election Bodies(A-WEB):
1. A-WEB is the first global organization of election management bodies.
2. It had helped in conducting India’s first election.
3. India took over recently as the chair of Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
20. Consider the following statements about Asteroid Impact Deflection Assessment:
1. It is a joint mission of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the European Space Agency.
2. It is an ambitious double-spacecraft mission to deflect an asteroid in space.
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
21. Consider the following statements regarding the composition of Departmental Standing Committees:
1. They were setup in 1993.
2. Each committee consists of 31 members.
3. Its recommendations are advisory.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) All of the above
22. Which of the following is/are constitutional bodies?
1. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
2. Joint State Public Service Commission
3. Attorney General of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1,2 and 3
(d) 3 only
23. Consider the following statements regarding the Logistics Ease Across Different States index:
1. The index is developed by the NITI Aayog along with Deloitte.
2. The 2019 edition has expanded its focus to look at both domestic and international trade.
3. Andhra Pradesh has retained the highest place in the second edition of the Logistics Ease Across Different States index.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
24. NITI Aayog’s Sustainable Action For Transforming Human Capital(SATH) programme directly aims to:
1. Increase the tangible wealth indicators in India.
2. Improve the education and health sectors in India.
3. Strengthen grass root level democracy in India.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
25. In which of the following states, the second Multi Modal Terminal under Jal Marg Vikas Yojana was inaugurated?
(a) Uttar Pradesh
(b) Jharkhand
(c) Bihar
(d) West Bengal
26. Consider the following statements:
1. All the states in India have provisions for establishing a nyaya panchayat in their respective legislations.
2. While the members of Gram Panchayat belong to an executive body, the members of nyaya panchayat belongs to judicial body.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
27. Consider the following statements regarding Parliamentary committees:
1. Rajya Sabha does not have Committee on Private Members’ Bills and Resolutions.
2. Both houses of the Parliament have their own Committee on Absence of Members.
3. Speaker/Chairman are the ex-officio chairmen of General Purpose Committee.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
28. Which of the following is/are the functions of the Finance Commission of India?
1. To make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of the taxes to be shared between Centre and States.
2. Principles that should govern the grants in aid to the states by the Centre.
3. Measures needed to augment the consolidated fund of a state to supplement the resources of panchayat.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
29. Consider the following statements with respect to Parliamentary forums:
1. The Secretary General of Lok Sabha is the President of all the current six forums.
2. Each forum consists of not more than 31 members.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
30. Which of the following is the objective of the SARAL index?
(a) To asses the rooftop solar deployment in states.
(b) To asses the primary enrollment ratio in states.
(c) To asses the self employment opportunities in various sectors
(d) To asses the e-governance tools adopted by the state governments.
31. What is/are true regarding the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?
1. The state legislatures had become responsible for devolving power and authority to Panchayat Raj Institutions.
2. Animal Husbandry, Agriculture and fisheries have been included as an entry under the Schedule XI of Constitution.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
32. Which of the following organization compiles the Global Liveability Index?
(a) Economist Intelligence Unit
(b) OECD
(c) World Bank
(d) ADB
33. Consider the following statements about NITI Aayog’s SEQI – School Education Quality Index.
1. SEQI evaluates the performance of states and union territories in the school education sector.
2. The institution considers 34 indicators where the highest weightage is given to learning outcomes.
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
34. Consider the following statements with respect to Krishi Kisan App launched by Union Ministry of Agriculture.
1. It will provide farmers the information of best demonstration of high-yielding crops and seeds in their nearby vicinity.
2. App will also help in geo-fencing and geo-tagging of crop.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35. Consider the following statements
1. A central sector scheme is made in the subjects of the union list while centrally sponsored schemes are made on subjects in the concurrent list.
2. Central sector schemes are implemented by the Central government whereas Centrally sponsored schemes are implemented by the State governments.
Choose the statements which are correct
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
36. Consider the following statements:
1. Parliament prescribes the duties, powers and conditions of service related to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India.
2. The Supreme Court has restricted CAG from performing the Performance Audit citing that it is violative of the Constitution.
3. CAG is subjected to the scrutiny of Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1,2 and 3
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
37. Consider the following with respect to India’s urea policy:
1. Urea subsidy is a part of Central Sector Scheme of Department of Fertilizers and is wholly financed by the Government of India through Budgetary Support.
2. It also includes freight subsidy for movement of urea across the country.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
38. Consider the following statements with respect to National Animal Disease Control Programme(NADCP):
1. The programme aims to control the livestock diseases such as the foot and mouth disease and brucellosis in livestock in next 6 months.
2. It is a completely centrally funded programme.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2.
39. Who of the following is/are members to the Interstate Council
1. Prime Minister
2. President
3. Cabinet Ministers
4. Chief Ministers of all states
5. Governors of all states
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1,2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 2,3,4 and 5
(d) 1,3,4 and 5
40. Consider the following statements with respect to SAARC:
1. It is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia.
2. SAARC comprises approximately 3% of the world’s area and 21% of the world’s population.
Choose the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
41. Which of the following organization publishes Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report?.
(a) World Economic Forum
(b) OECD
(c) World Bank
(d) G-20
42. Consider the following statements:
1. State Human Rights Commission can inquire into subjects mentioned under the State list only.
2. Chairperson are not eligible for further employment after their tenure with State Human Rights Commission.
3. All of the states in India have established their own State Human Rights Commission.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
43. Which of the following is/are the objectives of Parliamentary forums?
1. To prepare a data-base through collection of data on critical issues from ministries concerned, reliable NGOs, newspapers, United Nations, Internet, etc
2. To provide a platform to the members to have interactions
with the ministers concerned, experts and key officials
3. To explain the practical difficulties and ground situation to the members of the forum.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
44. Who among the following has the power to merge two union territories in India?
(a) Parliament
(b) Union Cabinet
(c) Union Home Ministry
(d) Administrators of Union Territories
45. Consider the following statements with respect to the recently held COP14: UN Convention on Desertification:
1. It is one of three Conventions that came out of the historic 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro.
2. it is the sole legally binding international agreement that links environment & development to sustainable land management.
Choose the correct option from the following
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2.
46. Which of the following is/are explicitly mentioned as entries in the Schedule XI?
1. Small scale industries.
2. Poverty alleviation programme
3. Administration of justice
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
47. Identify the correct statement:
(a) The name of an absentee voter shall be deleted permanently from the electoral rolls.
(b) The complaints against the decision of the Electoral Registration Officer in a Parliament election lies with the Supreme Court.
(c) Electronic Voting Machines were first used in the 1967 Loksabha elections.
(d) Delimitation Commission defines territorial extent of each Assembly and Parliamentary Constituency.
48. Which of the following sectors have an impact with newly introduced ‘NIRVIK’ programme?
(a) Education
(b) Health
(c) Export Sector
(d) Foreign Direct Investment
49. Consider the following statements:
1. Both Lokpal and Lokadalat are statutory bodies.
2. While Lokpal is established as an anti corruption body, Lokadalat is envisaged as an alternate dispute redressal mechanism.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
50. Which of the following states has/have special provisions under Article 371?
1. Maharashtra.
2. Gujarat
3. Mizoram
4. Goa.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2,3 and 4
51. With which country does India interacts through the “Eastern Economic Forum”
(a) Russia
(b) Myanmar
(c) China
(d) Japan
52. Which of the following aptly describes the Permafrost?
(a) Permanently trapped Natural gas deposit below arctic region
(b) Ground or soil that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius for at least two consecutive years.
(c) Lowest sea bed point that never got sunlight for past 10,000 years.
(d) Carbon particles that got trapped in fossil fuel depositions
53. Consider the following statements:
1. Constitution bars courts to intervene in the matters of delimitation of constituencies.
2. The directions issued by the Election Commission of India have the force of law and are binding on other election authorities.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
54. Consider the following statements regarding Interstate Councils:
1. It is a constitutional body established under constitutional provisions
2. It is a non permanent body whose advice is binding.
3. It can act upon any matter of public importance and hence is a comprehensive body.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
55. Consider the statements regarding CARICOM:
1. It is a treaty among Caribbean countries to promote economic integration and cooperation among its members, to ensure that the benefits of integration are equitably shared, and to coordinate foreign policy
2. Only caribbean countries are a part of the treaty.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
56. Which of the following statements is not correct regarding Interstate Water Dispute Tribunal.
(a) Inter state water dispute councils are constitutional bodies
(b) The awards given by these tribunals are final and binding
(c) Its award has the same power of a Supreme Court judgement and hence it is not subject to judicial review
(d) The Inter-State Water Disputes Act empowers the Central government to set up the tribunal
57. Consider the following with respect to Nagaland state:
1. Religious or social practices of Nagas.
2. Naga customary law and procedure.
3. Law and order in Nagaland.
4. Ownership and transfer of land and its resources.
Which of the above cannot be interfered by an Act of Parliament unless Nagaland legislative assembly so decides?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) All of the above
58. Which of the following bodies has/have powers to directly ensure accountability over the functioning of executives in India?
1. Comptroller and Auditor General of India
2. NITI Aayog
3. Finance Commission
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 only
59. Consider the following statements regarding Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation:
1. It is part of the Earth’s largest water circulation system known as Thermohaline circulation.
2. It transports a substantial amount of heat from the Tropics and Southern Hemisphere toward the North Atlantic, where the heat is transferred to the atmosphere.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
60. Consider the following statements regarding Zonal councils
1. The Zonal Councils are non constitutional bodies.
2. Zonal Councils include both States and Union Territories.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
61. Which of the following aptly describe ‘vaccine hesitancy’?
(a) It is the reluctance of the human body to accept the vaccines against the diseases.
(b) It is the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines.
(c) It is the hesitation of national governments to invest in preventive medicine.
(d) None of the above
62. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
| Products | States |
| 1. Dindigul Lock | Andhra Pradesh |
| 2. Kandangi Saree | Tamil Nadu |
| 3. Bhagalpur Silks | Bihar |
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
63. Which of the following is/are members of Zonal Councils?
1. Prime Minister
2. Union Home Minister
3. Chief Ministers of all the states in the zone
4. Governors of all the states in the zone
Choose the correct answer from the given options
(a) 1,2,3 and 4
(b) 1,2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2,3 and 4 only
64. National Commission for Backward
Classes(NCBC) have recently been given constitutional status under Article 338-B of the Constitution. What is/are the powers enjoyed by NCBC?
1. It shall specify the socially and educationally backward classes with respect to States and Union Territories.
2. It can include in or exclude such entries from the Central List prepared for the socially and educationally backward classes.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65. Consider the following statements regarding North Eastern Council:
1. It was created under the States Reorganisation Act, 1956
2. Its members include Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Tripura and Sikkim
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
66. Recently Global standards body 3GPP has approved India’s regional navigation system NaVIC. Which of the following can be a result of the approval?
1. It boost commercial use of NaVIC by international and domestic mobile device makers.
2. The manufacturers can now mass-produce navigation devices compatible with NaVIC.
3. Every Individual can now access Restricted access of NAVIC Constellation.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
67. Consider the following statements regarding inter state trade and commerce?
1. Article 301 declares that trade commerce and intercourse throughout the territory of India shall be free
2. Parliament can impose restrictions on the freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse between the states or within a state in public interest
3. The legislature of a state can impose reasonable restrictions on the freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse with that state or within that state in public interest but only with the previous sanction of the President
Choose the correct answer from the following options
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
68. Which of the following statements is true regarding All India Survey of Higher Education?
1. It has been released by Ministry of Human Resource Development.
2. Gross Enrolment Ratio and Pupil-Teacher ratio are the only criteria adopted to develop AISHE.
3. It has been identified by AISHE that the Gross Enrollment Ratio has been decreased marginally during 2018-19.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
69. Which of the following most appropriately is most suitable to explain decentralisation and devolution:
(a) Decentralisation involves redistribution of financial authorities among different levels of government.
(b) Decentralisation is transferring the responsibility from national governments to public sector organisations.
(c) Devolution is transferring functions to sub national government.
(d) Devolution requires constitutional changes to formalise the transfers whereas decentralisation do not require it.
70. Consider the following statements regarding Forest Plus 2.0:
1. It is launched by the US Agency for International Development and India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
2. It is a 20 year programme that aims to achieve net zero carbon emission within 2040.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
71. Consider the following statements:
1. Attorney General is appointed by the President to give advice to the Government of India upon legal matters.
2. As per the Court verdicts, the office of Attorney General do not fall under the definition of public authority under RTI Act.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
72. Article 148 of the Constitution is related to:
(a) Governor
(b) Comptroller and Auditor General of India
(c) State Finance Commission
(d) Removal of Supreme Court Judges
73. Part IX of the Constitution of India provides for:
1. Establishing three tiers of Panchayats in the States.
2. Establishing Ministry of Panchayati Raj to ensure compliance of the provisions.
3. Reservation of seats for women and marginalised sections of the society.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
74. Which of the following committee given below has recommended for the abolition of IAS/IPS posts?
(a) Sarkaria Commission
(b) Rajamannar Commission
(c) Venkatachaliah Commission
(d) First Administrative Reforms Commission
75. Consider the following statements regarding Scientific Social Responsibility:
1. Every company in India which has more than Rs. 500 crore turnover should invest at least 2% in SSR.
2. It aims to encourage science and technology institutions and individual scientists in the country to proactively engage in science outreach activities to connect science with the society
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
76. As per the RTI Act, the Chief Information Commissioner shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of:
(a) Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Chief Justice of India
(b) President, Prime Minister and Chief Justice of India
(c) Prime Minister, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Union Cabinet Minister
(d) Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India and Speaker of Lok Sabha
77. Article 371-J deals with:
(a) Sikkim
(b) Karnataka
(c) Arunachal Pradesh
(d) Goa
78. Consider the following statements:
1. The first Inter State Council meeting was held in the year 1978 post emergency period to ensure harmonious relations between Centre and State.
2. The last Inter State Council meeting was held in the year 2006 to discuss the role of Governor in a federal setup.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
79. Consider the following statements regarding ‘QUAD’ partnership:
1. It have members from two continents only.
2. It is a military partnership between the countries.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
80. Consider the following statements:
1. Gram Panchayats are mandated to prepare Gram Panchayat Development Plans for its socio economic development.
2. Mission Antyodaya enables annual survey in Gram Panchayats across the country.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
81. Consider the statements regarding ‘Pradhan Mantri Kisan Mandhan Yojana’:
1. It is a voluntary and contribution-based pension scheme for farmers in the entry age group of 18 to 40 years.
2. A monthly pension of Rs. 10000 will be provided to them on attaining the age of 60 years under the scheme
3. The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) will be the Pension Fund Manager and responsible for Pension pay out.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
82. Vineeth Narain case is related to:
(a) Central Information Commission
(b) Central Bureau of Investigation
(c) National Commission for SC
(d) National Human Rights Commission
83. Consider the following pairs:
Person
|
Position Held
Chairman, Finance Commission India Comptroller and Auditor General of India Chief Election Commissioner of India |
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
84. LEAP and ARPIT is related to which of the following sectors?
(a) Non Governmental Organisation
(b) Health
(c) Education
(d) Make in India
85. Which of the following commissions has proposed localised emergency provisions in a certain area instead of the whole state under Article 356?
(a) Sarkaria Commission
(b) Punchhi Commission
(c) First Administrative Commission
(d) Venkatachaliah Commission
86. Consider the following statements regarding National Population Register:
1. NPR is a register of citizenship of India.
2. The NPR is being prepared under provisions of the Citizenship Act 1955 and the Citizenship (Registration of Citizens and issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
87. Consider the following statements:
1. Fourteenth Finance Commission grants are released to duly constituted Gram Panchayats based on its recommendations.
2. There is no provision for providing fund to Block and District Panchayatsunder Fourteenth Finance Commission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
88. Consider the following statements regarding National Educational Alliance for Technology:
1. The scheme aims to use Artificial Intelligence to make learning more personalized and customized as per the requirements of the learner.
2. It proposes to create a National Alliance with such technology
developing EdTech Companies through a Public-Private Partnership model.
3. All India Council for Technical Education will be the implementing agency for the NEAT programme.
Which of the above statements is/are true?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
89. Ex-officio members of the National Commission for Human Rights include the chairmen of:
1. National Commission for Women
2. National Commission for SC
3. National Commission for Minorities
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
90. Consider the following statements:
1. The Union Territory of Puducherry was provided an assembly in 1963 and to Delhi in 1992.
2. The Parliament can make laws on any subject of the 3 lists in case of Union Territories.
3. The power of Parliament to make laws on all 3 lists of Union Territories does not include
Union Territory of Puducherry and Delhi.
Choose the correct statements using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1,2 and 3
91. Consider the following statements:
1. E- Panchayat aims to transform the Panchayati Raj Institutions in India to ensure people’s participation in programme decision making,
implementation.
2. E-Panchayat is one of the mission mode programmes under the Digital India programme.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
92. Curriculum for Life Skills (Jeevan Kaushal) was launched by;
(a) Ministry of Skill Development And Entrepreneurship
(b) Ministry of health and Family Welfare
(c) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(d) Ministry of Human Resource Development
93. Which of the following organisations/bodies are defined as a
public authority under Section 2 of RTI?
1. Institution of self-government established or constituted by or under the Constitution.
2. Institution of self-government established or constituted by any other law made by Parliament.
3. Non-Government organization substantially financed, directly or indirectly by funds provided by the appropriate Government.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) All of the above
94. With reference to the Election Commission of India, consider the following statements:
1. It always functioned as a multi member body since its inception.
2. The Chief Election Commissioner has a veto power over the other election commissioners while taking a decision.
3. Chief Election Commissioner is provided with a security of tenure.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 only
95. Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
| Initiative | Objective |
| 1. NREGAsoft | an asset tracking and feedback app for MGNREGA assets |
| 2.GeoMGNREGA | uses space technology to develop a database of assets created under MGNREGS |
| 3. JanMnRE GA | local language enabled workflow based e-Governance system |
| 4. LIFE-MGN REGA | To promote self- reliance and improving the skill base of the MGNREGA workers |
Select the correct codes given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 and 4
(c) 2 and 3
(d) All the above
97. Commodities and Development Report is developed by,
(a) UNCTAD
(b) NITI Aayog
(c) World Economic Forum
(d) INSEAD
98. Consider the following statements:
1. Average population per Gram Panchayat is lowest in the states like Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh.
2. Average population per Gram Panchayat is highest in the states like Kerala, Bihar and West Bengal.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
99. regarding the Centre-State relations in the field of public service commissions
1. The Parliament can establish a Joint State Public Service Commission for two or more states on the request of the concerned state legislatures
2. The UPSC can serve the needs of a state on the request of the President
Choose the correct statements using the codes given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
100. Consider the following statements:
1. Union Home Ministry is vested with the power to prepare the electoral roll for the elections to Parliament.
2. Constitution of India contains the details relating to the preparation and revision of electoral rolls.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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