Vision CSP 2016 Test 1

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2.
3.
With reference to Constitutionalism, which

of the following statements is most
appropriate?
(a) It is an ideology which promotes
supremacy of a written Constitution.
(b) It means Constitution is necessary in a
democratic country.
(c) It denotes the principle that the
government derives its authority from a
body of fundamental law and is limited
by it.
(d) It means that Constitution must provide
certain inalienable rights to the citizens.
Which of the following functions were
performed by the Constituent Assembly?
1. It passed certain statutes as a legislative
assembly
2. It ratified India's membership of the
Commonwealth
3. It abolished the office of the Secretary of
State of India and transferred his
functions to the President of India.
Select 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
With reference to Dicey's "Rule of Law",
which of the following elements has/have
been imbibed in the Constitution of India?
1. Absence of Arbitrary Power
2. Equal subjection of all classes to the
ordinary law
3. The Constitution is the result of the
rights of an individual
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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4.
The beginning of Parliamentary System in

India can be traced back to which of the
following Acts?
(a) Charter Act of 1853
(b) Government of India Act, 1858
(c) Government of India Act, 1919
(d) Government of India Act, 1935
5.
Which of the following is not the reason for

the bulky Indian Constitution?
(a) Country's diversity
(b) Elaborate provisions for centre and state
(c) Cater the needs of huge population of
the country
(d) To enable smooth functioning of Infant
democracy of India at the time of
independence
6.
The Second Schedule contain the provisions

related to which of the following ?
1. The President
2. The Speaker of the legislative Assembly
in the States
3. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of
India
4. The Chairman, Union Public Service
Commission
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Which of the following provisions of the
10.
'All the lands, minerals and other things of
Constitution of India have a bearing on
value underlying the ocean within the
Education?
territorial waters or the continental shelf of
1. Directive Principles of State Policy
India' vests in
(a) respective States along the coasts
2. Fundamental Rights
(b) land is vested with the union, mineral
3. Preamble
resources comes under the state
4. Fundamental Duties
(c) land comes under the state and mineral
resources are vested in the Union.
given below.
(d) all of them are vested in the Union
(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
11.
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
With
reference
reorganisation
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
of
to
the
States,
linguistic
consider
the
following statements:
1. Dhar Commission recommended the
8.
Which of the following is a federal feature of
reorganization of the states mainly on
the government?
linguistic basis.
2. JVP Committee accepted language as
(a) Written constitution
the basis for reorganization of the states.
(b) All India Services
3. Fazal Ali Commission rejected 'one
(c) Integrated Judiciary
language one state theory'.
(d) Single Citizenship

9.
Which of the statements given above is/are

correct?
Match the following pairs:

1. Japanese
(a) election of Rajya
Constitution
Sabha members
2. Irish
(b) Rule of law
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Constitution
3. British
(c) nomination of
Constitution
members to Rajya
Act,
Sabha
statements:
(d) Procedure
1. It made a provision for classification of
4. South Africa
established by law
With reference to the Government of India

1919,
consider
the
following
the central and provincial subjects.

2. It divided the central subjects into
reserved and transferred.
given below.
(a) 1-b ; 2-a ; 3-d ; 4-c
given below.
(b) 1-d ; 2-c ; 3-b ; 4-a
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1-a ; 2-b ; 3-c ; 4-d
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1-b ; 2-c ; 3-d ; 4-a

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(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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With reference to Caretaker Government,
15.
Which of the following exercised the most
which of the following statements is/are
profound influence in framing the Indian
correct?
Constitution?
1. There is no provision in the Constitution
(a) British Constitution
of India for a Caretaker Government.
(b) U.S. Constitution
2. President may ask the Council of
(c) Irish Constitution

(d) The Government of India Act, 1935
Ministers to continue as Caretaker

Government till alternative arrangements
16.
are made.
the
following
marked
(a) 1 only
(c) Morley Minto Reforms
(b) 2 only
(d) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2
17.
1. Advisory Committee
Jawahar Lal
on Fundamental Rights
Nehru
2. Minorities Sub-
J.B. Kripalani
following Schedule of Indian Constitution?

(a) First Schedule
(b) Second Schedule
(c) Fourth Schedule
(d) Fifth Schedule
Committee
3. States Committee
Vallabh Bhai
(Committee for
Patel
Negotiating with
States and Union territories and their

territorial spread are dealt in which of the
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly

matched?
18.
With reference to Indian Constitution,

consider the following statements:
1. Indian constitution has no provision for
States)
ban on cow slaughter.

Dr Rajendra
Prasad
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly

matched?
2. Free legal aid to the poor is a justiciable

right under the Indian constitution.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 4 only
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the
(a) Government of India Act, 1858
given below.
4. Steering Committee
of
beginning of bicameralism system in India?
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Which
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Which
of
the
following
restricts
the
21.
1935 consider the following statements:
supremacy of the Indian Parliament?
1. It provided for the establishment of an
1. Written Nature of Constitution
All-India Federation.
2. Federal System of Government
2. It provided for the establishment of

Reserve Bank of India.
3. System of Judicial Review
3. It abolished Dyarchy in the provinces
4. Directive principle of state policy
but provided for the adoption of
5. Fundamental rights
Dyarchy at the Centre.
4. It provided for the establishment of a

Federal court.
given below.
(a) 1 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 3 only
20.
With reference to Government of India Act,
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 2, 3, 4 and 5 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
With regard to Fundamental Rights as

enshrined
in
the
Indian
22.
The First Law Commission was established

under which of the following?
Constitution,
(a) Charter ct of 1833
1. Right against discrimination on ground
(c) Indian Council Act, 1861
of religion, race, caste, sex or place of
(d) Charter Act of 1853
birth.
2. Equality before law and equal protection
of law.
Which of the above is/are classified under

the Right to Freedom of Religion?
1. Prohibition of discrimination on grounds
3. Right to elementary education.

4. Freedom of speech and expression.
5. Freedom to manage religious affairs.
Which of the fundamental rights given above
are available to both citizens of India and
of religion.
2. Freedom
of
conscience
and
free
profession of religion.
3. Protection of culture of minorities.
4. Freedom to manage religious institution
and affairs.
foreigners?
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 5 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2, 3 and 5 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(c) 2 and 4 only

(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 4 and 5 only

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25.
26.
With reference to Pitts Act of 1784,

1. It laid down the foundations of Central
administration in India.
2. It made the Governor General of Bengal
as the Governor General of India.
3. It gave the British Government supreme
control over the Company's affairs and
administration in India.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None
With reference to 'Right to the Constitutional
Remedies',
consider
the
following
statements:
1. An aggrieved person can approach the
Supreme Court under Right to
Constitutional Remedies if any of the
Constitutional Rights are violated.
2. 'Right to the Constitutional Remedies'
cannot be amended by the Parliament.
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
Which of the following strengthens

Indian federalism?
1. Rule of law
2. Written Constitution
3. Rigidity of Constitution
4. Emergency
provisions in the
Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes
given below:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1 and 2 only
1 and 3 only
2 and 3 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
27.
With reference to Citizenship (Amendment)

Act,
2015,
consider
the
following
statements:
1. Citizens of Pakistan or Bangladesh are
eligible
to
apply
for
Overseas
Citizenship of India
2. An Overseas Citizens of India (OCI)
cardholder can buy agricultural land or
plantation properties
3. Persons of Indian Origin may be
provided a life-long visa just like
Overseas Citizens of India
4. If a person renounces his overseas
citizenship, their minor children and
spouse can still be the overseas citizen of
India.
incorrect?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
28.
1 only
1 and 2 only
2 and 4 only
1, 3 and 4 only
With reference to writs issued by the

Supreme Court and High Courts in India,
consider the following statements :
1. The writ of Habeas Corpus can be issued
against public authorities only.
2. The writ of Mandamus cannot be issued
against a private individual or body.
3. The writ of Prohibition can be issued
only against judicial and quasi-judicial
authorities.
4. The writ of Certiorari is available
against legislative bodies and private
individuals.
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
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30.
31.
With reference to the Constituent Assembly,

1. Mahatma Gandhi was not a part of the
assembly.
2. Mohammad Ali Jinnah was part of the
assembly, however he did not head any
committee.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Directive Principles of
State
Policy,consider
the
following
statements:
1. Directives addressed to State are found
only in Part IV of the Constitution.
2. State Government's refusal to follow
Union Governments directions for
implementing DPSP constitutes as a
ground to impose Presidents rule.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Directive Principles,
1. The harmony between fundamental
rights and directive principles of state
policy is a part of basic structure of the
constitution.
2. No law which seek to implement the
directive principles under Art. 39(b) and
(c) shall be void on the ground of
contraventions of any of the fundamental
rights.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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The Preamble of the Indian Constitution

serves which of the following purpose?
1. It indicates authority of the Government
is derived from the people.
2. It lays down the objectives which the
Constitution seeks to accomplish.
3. It helps Judiciary to interpret provisions
of the Constitution.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
33.
With reference to Shyama Prasad Mukherji

Rurban Mission, consider the following
statements:
1. The mission aims to develop a cluster of
smart villages.
2. The Centre will identify the clusters and
states will implement the framework
prepared by the ministry of rural
development
3. There would be a separate approach for
selection of clusters in Tribal and NonTribal Districts.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to
Neeranchal National
37.
Which of the following is/are explicitly

mentioned in the National food security act
2013?
1. Mid-day meal scheme
2. Integrated child development services
3. Targeted Public distribution system
4. Priority households
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
38.
With reference to the Preamble as enshrined

in the Indian Constitution, consider the
1. Equality means removing all the
differences among the citizens of India.
2. Secular means government will not
interfere at all in the matters of religion.
3. Republic means the Head of the State
is an indirectly elected person.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) None
39.
With reference to the Preamble as enshrined

in the Indian Constitution, consider the
1. The Preamble was the first part of the
Constitution to be enacted.
2. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment
added three new words 'Socialist',
'Secular' and 'Integrity' into the
Preamble.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Watershed Project by Government of India,

1. It is a World Bank assisted project.
2. It aims to achieve the objective of the
watershed component of the Pradhan
Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
35.
Which of the following has/have been

accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?
1. Bikaneri Bhujia
2. Hyderabad Haleem
3. Lucknowi Kebab
4. Chengalikodan Banana
given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
36.
The term 'MAST' was recently in news for

which of the following reasons?
(a) It was a scheme launched by Ministry of
Urban Development for mass transport
in Tier-II cities.
(b) A Multi Application Solar Telescope
was operationalised at Udaipur Solar
Observatory.
(c) It is a Marine Science and Technology
Institute recently opened in Cochin.
(d) It is a Multi-Application Sonar Tool
developed by DRDO.
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Which of the following bodies are expected
42.
to follow the Directive Principles of State
Consider the following statements:

1. The Constitution (86th) Amendment Act
Policy?
2002, inserted Article 21A in the
1. Union and State executive organs.
constitution.
2. Union and State legislative organs.
2. Under Article 21 A of the Constitution,
3. Local self Government
free and compulsory education is a
4. LIC
fundamental right of all the children
between the age of six to fourteen years.
given below.
3. Article 21 A and Right to Education Act
(a) 1 and 2 only
2009 can be enforced against unaided
(b) 2 only
minority and non-minority schools.
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
correct?
41.
With reference to Directive Principle of
(a) 1 and 2 only
State
(b) 2 only
Policy,
consider
the
following
statements:
(c) 2 and 3 only
1. It fosters respect for international law
(d) 1, 2 and 3
and treaty obligations.

2. It encourages settlement of international
disputes through arbitration.
3. It work towards disarmament and nonproliferation.
Which of the following rights are construed

as a part of 'Right to life and personal liberty'
under Article 21?
1. Right to good health.
4. It aims to maintain just and honourable

relations between nations.
5. It seeks co-operation with other nations
for mutual benefits.
given below.
2. Right against solitary confinement.

3. Right to die with dignity.
4. Right to sound sleep.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(c) 2, 3 and 5 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 3, 4 and 5 only
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45.
46.
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Which of the following rights are implicit

under Right to Freedom of Speech and
Expression ?
1. Freedom of silence
2. Right to demonstrate and strike
3. Right against tapping of telephonic
conversation
4. Right to know about government
activities
given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4 only
With reference to Inner Line permit system,
1. It is issued by the Government of India
2. Jawahar Lal Nehru introduced this to
protect the cultural heritage of tribal
communities in his first term.
3. Recently, Sikkim has been demanding
ILP to protect its cultural diversity.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
With reference to the Global Gender Gap
Index, 2015, consider the following
statements:
1. It is a report brought by United Nation.
2. India has improved its ranking comapred
to last year.
3. Among the BRICS grouping, India has
the lowest rank.
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to Fundamental Rights as

enshrined
in
the
Indian
Constitution,

1. Fundamental Rights are included in Part
III of the Constitution.
2. Fundamental
Rights
safeguard
individual liberty and restrict liberty of

the state.
3. The
Parliament
cannot
amend
Fundamental Rights.
4. Any new law which restricts the scope
of
Fundamental
Rights
can
be
challenged in the Supreme Court.

correct?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
48.
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
2, 3 and 4 only
With reference to Freedom of Speech and

Expression,
consider
the
following
statements:
1. Freedom of expression includes the right
to express the views of others as well.
2. Right to Freedom of Expression is not an
absolute
right
and
is
subject
to
limitations.
3. If any expression of opinion, published
in a newspaper, undermines the dignity
of a court, then the court is entitled to
exercise the power under contempt
provisions.
correct?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
1 and 2 only
2 only
2 and 3 only
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51.
With reference to the Constitution of India,

consider the following:
4. Preamble
Which of the above provisions of the
Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the
National Food Security Act launched by the
Government of India?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
52.
Which of the following is true about Gelatin

sticks?
(a) Processed protein
(b) Artificial addictive
(c) Blasting material
(d) Binder bone glue
53.
The Long Range Surface to Air Missile

(LRSAM), is developed by India in
collaboration with which country?
(a) Israel
(b) Russia
(c) UK
(d) France
54.
The term 'AUSINDEX15' was recently in

news in which context?
(a) The term was coined recently concluded
nucler deal between India and Australia.
(b) It was a bilateral maritime exercise
between India and Australia
(c) It is an index developed by both India
and Australia to keep track on imports
and exports between two countries.
(d) It is a MoU signed between Indian and
Australian Government aiming for
improving Human Development Index
of its people
1. Alteration of boundaries, areas or names

of existing states are done by ordinary
legislative process.
2. Boundary dispute between India and
other countries can be settled without
any constitutional amendment.
3. Indian territory can be ceded to a foreign
country by amending Indian constitution
under Article 368.
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
50.
Which of the following Articles were added

by 42nd Amendment Act to Directive
Principles of State Policy?
1. Promote equal justice and provide free
legal aid to the poor.
2. To minimise inequalities in income,
status, facilities and opportunities.
3. Secure
opportunities
for
healthy
development of children.
4. Take steps to secure the participation of
workers in the management of the
industries.
given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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With reference to Sahitya Akademi, consider
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the following statements:
part of UNESCO's Creative Cities Network?
1. It is India's National Akademi of Letters,
1. Jaipur
2. Mysore
dedicated to promotion of literature.

2. The
Akademi
functions
as
3. Varanasi
an
4. Madurai
autonomous organisation.
3. Other than the languages mentioned
given below.
under Schedule VIII of the Constitution,

its
literary
programmes
can
(a) 1 and 2 only
be
(b) 1 and 3 only
implemented in English and Rajasthani
(c) 2 and 4 only
only.
4. It
(d) 3 and 4 only
awards
the
prestigious
Jnanpith
Award.
58.
Which of the following is/are part of the
'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution?
correct?
1. Effective access to justice.
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
2. Limited power of parliament to amend

the constitution.
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
3. Reasonableness
(c) 2 and 4 only
4. Bicameralism in states.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
56.
Which of the following Indian cities are a

below.
With reference to the Constituent Assembly,
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
1. It was composed roughly along the lines
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
of the plan suggested by the Cabinet
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Mission.
2. The
members
of
the
Constituent
The term 'Co-operatives' can be found in
Assembly were elected indirectly by the
which of the following part/parts of the
members of the provincial legislative
Constitution?
assemblies
1. Part III
3. The Constituent Assembly was partly

elected and partly nominated body.
incorrect?
2. Part IV
3. Part IX-B
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) 3 only
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61.
62.
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Consider the following statements with

regards to fundamental rights:
1. President, on advice of council of
ministers can impose reasonable
restrictions on the fundamental rights of
the citizens.
2. Parliament
decides
upon
the
reasonableness of the restrictions placed
on the fundamental rights of the citizens.
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to provisions related to
Panchayats and Muncipalities in the
Government of India Act, 1935, consider the
1. The act had specifically given powers to
Provincial
Legislatures
to
enact
legislation related to Panchayats.
2. The act also provided for vesting of
powers related to criminal justice in
Panchayats.
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
reference to the Objectives Resolution
moved by Nehru in the Constituent
Assembly:
1. The Objectives Resolution was inspired
from the Indian Nationalist Movement
2. It stated the firm resolve of the
Constituent Assembly to proclaim India
as an Independent Socialist Democracy
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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1. Presidents Rule
2. National Emergency
3. Martial Rule
Which of the above special circumstances
has/have an effect on the Fundamental
Rights of the Indian citizens?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
64.

reference to 'Right to Freedom of Speech
and Expression' under Article 19 of the
Indian Constitution:
1. The Right to acquire, hold and dispose
of property was originally a right
guaranteed by Article 19.
2. Rights guaranteed by Article 19 are
protected against only state and not
against private individuals.
NOT correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
65.
With the reference to the Fundamental

Rights as enshrined in the Indian
Constitution, which one of the following
statement(s) is/are incorrect?
1. All Fundamental Rights are available
against the arbitrary action of the State
only.
2. Some of them are justiciable in nature
while others are non-justiciable.
3. The Parliament can curtail or repeal
them, but only by a constitutional
amendment.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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With reference to Directive Principles of
68.
State Policy (DPSP), consider the following
amendment of the Constitution as laid down
statements:
in
1. It aims to establish a welfare state.
statements:
2. It seeks to promote social and economic
1. The bill can be introduced by a minister
368,
consider
the
following
3. Supreme Court cannot declare an act of
2. The provisions of the Constitution which
Parliament ultra vires if it violates any of
can be amended by a simple majority are
the principles of DPSP.
outside the scope of Article 368.

3. The Constitution Amendment Bill does
not require a
correct?
(b) 2 only
correct?
(c) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
Which of the following Directive Principles
(d) 2 and 3 only
of State Policy may be classified as

Gandhian Principles?
1. To
prohibit
prior permission of the
President.
(a) 1 only
the
consumption
of
intoxiacting drinks
2. To protect and improve the environment
and to safeguard forests and wildlife
69.
In which of the following cases was the

principle of "Basic Structure Doctrine" used
by the Supreme Court to strike down the
provisions of Constitutional Amendment
Acts?
3. To raise the level of nutrition and
1. Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
standard of living of people and to
2. Minerva Mills vs Union of India
improve public health
3. Supreme Court Advocates-on-Record -
4. To
promote
the
educational
and
economic interets of SCs, STs and other

weaker sections of the society
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only and not by a private member.
democracy.
67.
With reference to the procedure for the
Association and another vs Union of

India, 2015
4. Golaknath vs State of Punjab
given below.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Which of the following provisions can be
73.
Which of the following basic features are

incorporated in the Constitution of India
from Universal Declaration of Human
Rights?
given below
(a) 1 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
74.
With reference to the 44th Constitution

Amendment Act, 1978, consider the
1. It provided that Fundamental Rights
under Article 20 and 21 cannot be
suspended during National Emergency.
2. It deleted the Right to Property from Part
III of the Indian Constitution.
3. It made a provision to bind the President
by the advice of cabinet.
correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 only
75.
Which of the following duties of citizens

form a part of Fundamental Duties under
Art.51A?
1. Duty to provide early childhood care and
education to the child till the age of six
years.
2. Duty to render national service
whenever called upon to do so.
3. Duty to pay taxes.
4. Duty to develop scientific temper.
below.
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
amended by a simple majority of both the

Houses of the Parliament?
1. Delimitation of the constituencies.
2. Extent of the executive power of the
Union and States.
3. Use of official language.
4. Elections to the Parliament.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
71.
Which of the following is not a Fundamental

Duty as enshrined in the Constitution of
India?
(a) To develop scientific temper
(b) To promote brotherhood and strive to be
a good human being
(c) To respect the ideals of the Constitution
(d) To develop spirit of enquiry
72.
Which of the above is/are the features of the

federal system?
1. Pooling
of
resources
to
provide
maximum benefit to the people.

2. Supreme Court to arbitrate any disputes
between the Union and the States.
3. All powers are vested with the Central
Legislature.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) None of the above
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With
reference
to
Indian
Citizenship
79.
With reference to the provisions of

Citizenship under the Indian Constitution,
1. The Constitution enumerates the
provisions related to acquisition and loss
of citizenship subsequent to the
commencement of the Constitution.
2. Parliament is empowered to enact laws
to provide for matters related to
citizenship.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
80.
Which of the following statements is true

regarding
National
Investment
and
Infrastructure Fund?
1. The fund will be used in both
commercially viable and stalled projects.
2. The fund will be used to raise debt and
in turn invest it as equity in
infrastructure finance companies.
3. It is set up by Ministry of Ministry of
Commerce and Industry.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3
81.

1. In a Parliamentary system, the executive
leader is elected from the legislative
branch directly.
2. In case of differing opinions of the
legislature and the executive, it is easier
to enact legislation under the
Presidential system.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

1. An illegal migrant can acquire the
Citizenship of India by naturalization if
he is ordinarily resident in India for 12
years.
2. Government of India may terminate the
citizenship of a person acquired by
Naturalization or Registration if he/she
is imprisoned in any country for two
years.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
77.
Which of the following feature is similar in

the USA and Indian Constitution?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
78.
Independent Judiciary
Independent Centre and state
Appointment of Governors
Citizenship
Which of the following institutions has/have

bearing on the Directive Principles of State
Policy?
1. Supreme Court
2. Panchayati Raj Institutions
3. Archeological Survey of India
4. Khadi
and
Village
Industries
Commission
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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82.
Pay commissions final report is submitted:
85.

1. Protection of basic human rights
(a) To the President who in turn places it
2. Dispute Redressal mechanism
before the Parliament
3. Independent judiciary
(b) To the Finance minister, who in turn
4. Right to recall
places it before the Cabinet
Which of the above are the necessary
(c) To the Finance Minister who in turn
features
places it before the PAC
of
modern
representative
democracy?
(d) To the Prime minister, who in turn sends
(a) 1 and 3 only
to the Parliament for approval
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
83.
Which of the above scheme targets to reduce
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
the physical demand for gold?

86.
1. Sovereign gold bonds
Assertion (A): Sitting during the National

Anthem mean disrespect for the National
2. Gold Monetisation
Anthem under article 51-A.
3. Indian Gold Coin scheme
Reason (R): It is a constitutional duty of
every citizen under article 51-A to respect
given below.
the ideals and institutions, the national flag
(a) 1 only
and the national anthem.
(b) 2 and 3 only
(a) A and R both are true and R is the
(c) 1, 2 and 3
correct explanation of A.
(b) A and R both are true but R is not a

correct explanation of A.
84.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
regards to Article 20:

1. It prohibits the state from enacting any
type of ex-post facto legislation.
2. It
protects
person
against
self
incrimination.
The term 'recurrent slope lineae' is in the

context of:
(a) Artificial neural network exhibiting
internal memory

correct?
(b) A new form of cancer therapy targeting

diseased cells only
(a) 1 only
(c) Dark streaks on the walls of certain
(b) 2 only
Martian craters that seem to wax and
(c) Both 1 and 2
wane with seasons

(d) Regular bursts of plasma from a star
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the above programs helped in
91.
Consider the following goverment projects:

1. Project Mausam is a project concerning
the creation of cultural links with Indias
maritime neighbours.
2. Project Sagarmala is an initiative to
enable port-led development confined to
infrastructure creation in Indian ports
only.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
92.
With reference to Morley-Minto Reforms

1. It enacted the Government of India Act,
1909.
2. It allowed the provincial legislative
councils to have non-official majority.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither of the above
93.
With reference to the Indian Parliament,

1. Parliament can add subjects enlisted in
the Union list under article 368 without
the consent from the half of the state
legislatures.
2. Parliament can delete subjects enlisted in
the State list under article 368 with
ratification from half of the state
legislatures.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus elimination

in India?
1. National Rural Health Mission
2. Janani Suraksha Yojana
3. Mission Indradhanush
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
89.
With reference to Fundamental Duties as

enshrined in the Constitution of India,
1. Supreme Court may take these duties in
consideration
to
determine
the
Constitutionality of any law.

2. Supreme Court has held that the duties
are obligatory for the citizens.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
90.
With reference to Fundamental Duties,

1. Fundamental duties place civic as well
as moral duties on the citizen.
2. Some fundamental duties also extend to
foreigners.
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Which of the followings are the differences
96.
With reference to the composition of the

Constituent
Assembly,
consider
the
1. Seats alloted to the Provinces and
Princely States were in proportion to the
area.
2. Seats allocated to each British provinces
were to be decided among Hindus and
Muslims only.
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
97.
With reference to Fundamental Rights,

1. All Fundamental Rights are negative in
nature, that is, they place limitations on
the authority of the State.
2. All Fundamental Rights are horizontal in
nature, that is, they are available against
the arbitrary action of the State and not
against the action of private individuals.
correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
98.
Which of the following was/were Union

Territories before becoming States?
1. Goa
2. Manipur
3. Sikkim
4. Tripura
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4
between Millennium Development Goals

(MDG) and Sustainable Development Goals
(SDG)?
1. MDG were in effect from 2000 to 2015
while SDG will remain in effect from
2015 to 2030.
2. MDG consisted of 21 targets, while
SDG consists of 169 targets.
3. There are specific targets in SDGs called
Urban Goals which were not included
under the MDGs.
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
95.
Which of the following statements is/ are

true about Arbitration and Conciliation
(Amendment) Bill, 2015?
1. The arbitrators should settle disputes
within a period of one year.
2. The bill empowers arbitration tribunals
to grant all kinds of interim measures
that a court would provide.
given below.
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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99.
With reference to 100th Constitutional

Amendment Act, 2015 which provided for a
land boundary agreement with Bangladesh,
1. The Act helped in settling boundary
disputes in the states of Meghalaya,
Assam, West Bengal and Tripura.
2. The Act amended the First Schedule of
the Constitution
correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
100.

1. Hyderabad and Junagarh were integrated
with India by means of referendum.
2. Kashmir
was
integrated
by
the
instrument of accession.
3. Both
Nagaland and
Mizoram was
integrated to India with the use of army

after independence.
4. Chhattisgarh,
Uttarakhand
and
Jharkhand were made new states based

on linguistic reorganisation
correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
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VISION IAS

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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2016 Test - 1

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With reference to Constitutionalism, which

The beginning of Parliamentary System in

Which of the following is not the reason for

The Second Schedule contain the provisions

Which of the following provisions of the

'All the lands, minerals and other things of

Constitution of India have a bearing on

value underlying the ocean within the

territorial waters or the continental shelf of

1. Directive Principles of State Policy

(b) land is vested with the union, mineral

resources comes under the state

(c) land comes under the state and mineral

Select the correct answer using the code

resources are vested in the Union.

(d) all of them are vested in the Union

(a) 1 and 2 only

(c) 1, 3 and 4 only

Which of the following is a federal feature of

reorganization of the states mainly on

(a) Written constitution

the basis for reorganization of the states.

(b) All India Services

3. Fazal Ali Commission rejected 'one

(c) Integrated Judiciary

language one state theory'.

(d) Single Citizenship

Which of the statements given above is/are

Match the following pairs:

(a) election of Rajya

(b) Rule of law

1. It made a provision for classification of

With reference to the Government of India

the central and provincial subjects.

Select the correct answer using the code

(a) 1-b ; 2-a ; 3-d ; 4-c

(b) 1-d ; 2-c ; 3-b ; 4-a

(c) 1-a ; 2-b ; 3-c ; 4-d

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) 1-b ; 2-c ; 3-d ; 4-a

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

With reference to Caretaker Government,

Which of the following exercised the most

which of the following statements is/are

profound influence in framing the Indian

1. There is no provision in the Constitution

(a) British Constitution

of India for a Caretaker Government.

(b) U.S. Constitution

2. President may ask the Council of

(c) Irish Constitution

Ministers to continue as Caretaker

(b) Government of India Act, 1935

(c) Morley Minto Reforms

(d) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

(c) Both 1 and 2

following Schedule of Indian Constitution?

States and Union territories and their