In the blogs, I have analysed Polity section of last 7 years. Questions with solutions and right approach has been posted in the blogs. Here are the 16 questions to evaluate whether you have just read the analysis or have also revised these most imp. topics
Solve these questions with open mind. Most of the questions can be solved if you have read prelims titbits. Apply elimination method. Use all the knowledge at your disposal. Write your thought process in doubtful questions in the comments below.
Best luck
1. The functions of the Committee on Estimates, as incorporated in the Constitution of India, shall be to
1. report what economies, improvements in organization, efficiency or administrative reform may be effected
suggest alternative policies in order to bring about efficiency and economy in 2. administration
3. examine whether the money is well laid out within the limits of the policy implied in the estimates
4. examine the reports, if any, of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the public undertakings
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1, 2 and 3
d. 3 and 4
2. The Committee on Public Accounts under the Constitution of India is meant for
1. The examination of accounts showing the appropriation of sums granted by the House for the expenditure of the Government of India
2. scrutinizing report of the Comptroller and Auditor General
3. suggesting the form in which estimates shall be presented to the Parliament
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1 only
b. 2 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1,2 and 3
3. The subject matter of an adjournment motion in the Parliament
1. must be directly related to the conduct of the Union Government
2. may involve failure of the Government of India to perform its duties in Accordance with the Constitution
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
4. The principle of ‘collective responsibility’ under parliamentary democracy implies that
1. a motion of no-confidence can be moved in the Council of Ministers as a whole as well as an individual minister
2. No person shall be nominated to the Cabinet except on the advice of the Prime Minister
3. No person shall be retained as a member of the Cabinet if the Prime Minister says that he shall be dismissed.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1
b. 2 only
c. 3 only
d. 2 and 3
5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Joint Session of the Houses of the Parliament in India?
1. It is an enabling provision, empowering the President to take steps for resolving deadlock between the two Houses.
2. It is not obligatory upon the President to summon the Houses to meet in a joint sitting.
3. It is being notified by the President.
4. It is frequently resorted to establish the supremacy of the Lok Sabha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1, 2 and 3
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 3 and 4
6. The legislative power of the Parliament includes making laws
1. on matters not enumerated in the Concurrent List and State List
2. in respect of entries in the State List if two or more State Legislatures consider it desirable
3. for implementing any treaty, agreement or convention with any country even if it falls in the State List
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a. 2 only
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 1 and 3 only
d. 1,2 and 3
7. Which of the following statements in the context of structure of the Parliament is/are correct?
1. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Council of States and the House of the People.
2. The President of India is directly elected by an electoral college consisting of the elected members of both the Houses of the Parliament only.
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
8. Certain Bills cannot be introduced or proceeded with unless the recommendation of the President is received. However, no recommendation is required in some other cases. In which one of the following cases such recommendation is not required?
a. For introduction of Bills and for moving amendments relating to financial matters
b. For introduction of a Bill relating to formation of new States or of alteration of areas of existing States
c. For moving of an amendment making provision for the reduction or abolition of any tax
d. For introduction of a Bill or moving of an amendment affecting taxation in which States are interested
9. There are provisions in the constitution of India which empower the Parliament to modify or annul the operation of certain provisions of the Constitution without actually amending them. They include
1. any law under Article 2 (relating to admission or establishment of new States)
2. any law made under Article 3 (relating to formation of new States)
3. amendment of First Schedule and Fourth Schedule
Select the answer.
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3
c. 1,2,3
d. None
10. The Rajya Sabha can withhold its consent to a Money Bill for :
a. 14 days
b. 15 days
c. 30 days
d. 18 days
11. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India can be removed from office only by :
a. President on the advice of the Union Cabinet.
b. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
c. President of India after an address in both Houses of Parliament.
d. President on the advice of Chief Justice of India.
12. The National Human Rights Commission has :
1. a Chairperson who has been a Chief Justice of Supreme Court or a High Court of India
2. one Member who is or has been a Judge of Supreme Court
3. one Member who is, or has been the Chief Justice of a High Court
4. two Members to be appointed from amongst persons having knowledge of or practical experience in matters relating to human rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
a. 1, 2, 3 and 4
b. 1, 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 4 only
d. 2, 3 and 4 only
13. The locus standi rule to move the court was liberalized by the case of:
a. S.R. Bommai v. Union of India
b. Minerva Mills v. Union of India
c. S.P. Gupta v. Union of India
d. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
Which one of the following statements regarding the Departmental Committee of the Parliament of India on the empowerment of women is correct?
a. The Committee will consist of members of the Lok Sabha only
b. A Cabinet Minister can be a member of the Committee
c. The term of office of the members of the Committee shall not exceed two years
d. It reports on the working of welfare programmes for the women
15. The Departmental Committee of the Parliament of India on the Welfare of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) shall
1. examine whether the Union Government has secured due representation of the SCs and the STs in the services and posts under its control
2. report on the working of the welfare programmes for the SCs and the STs in the Union Territories
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
16. Which of the following committee/committees submitted reports on Electoral reforms?
1. Dinesh Goswami Committee
2. Tarkunde Committee
3. Indrajit Gupta Committee
4. Balwantrai Mehta Committee
Select the answer using the code given below:
a. 1, 3 and 4
b. 2 and 4
c. 1,2 and 3
d. 3 and 4 only
