Mock Test-4 (Paper-1) (Question 1-50)

Total Questions: 50

41. The purpose of the inclusion of directive principles of state policy in the Indian constitution is to establish?

Correct Answer: (d) Social and Economic Democracy
Solution:Social and economic democracy is the foundation on which political democracy would be a way of life in the Indian polity.

42. Which one of the following Commissions is related to Article 338A?

Correct Answer: (b) The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes

43. Consider the following statements with respect to the Attorney General of India

1. He is appointed by the President.

2. He must have the same qualifications as are required by a Judge of High Court.

3. In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 3
Solution:

The Attorney General of India is the chief legal advisor of Indian government. He is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(a) of the Constitution. He must be a person qualified to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court.

The Attorney General has the right of audience in all Courts in India as well as the right to participate in the proceedings of the Parliament. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.

44. According to our Constitution, the Rajya Sabha

Correct Answer: (d) is not subject of dissolution
Solution:Rajya Sabha is not a subject of dissolution. Lok Sabha dissolved on every five years.

45. Identify the correct sequence of passing a Budget in the Parliament

Correct Answer: (d) Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account
Solution:The correct sequence is, Discussion on Budget, Appropriation Bill, Finance Bill, Vote on Account.

46. Public Order as an item in the Constitution figures in:

Correct Answer: (b) the State List
Solution:Public order as an item in the constitution figures in the state list under seventh schedule of the constitution.

47. The 'Contingency Fund' of the state is operated by

Correct Answer: (a) The Governor of the state
Solution:Contingency Fund of each State Government is established under Article 267(2) of the Constitution - this is in the nature of an imprest placed at the disposal of the Governor to enable him/her to make advances to meet urgent unforeseen expenditure, pending authorization by the State Legislature.

48. According to the Constitution of India the term 'district judge' shall not include

Correct Answer: (c) Tribunal Judge
Solution:According to Article 236, the expression district judge includes judge of a city Civil Court, additional district judge, joint district judge, assistant district judge, chief judge of a Small Cause Court, chief presidency magistrate, additional chief presidency magistrate, sessions judge, additional sessions judge and assistant sessions judge.

49. Which one of the following states started the Panchayati Raj institution soon after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act was passed?

Correct Answer: (a) Karnataka
Solution:Some states like Kerala, Karnataka, Sikkim, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Madya Pradesh etc. have taken good steps in devolution of Power, authority and responsibilities to the Panchayats, other states like Goa, Arunachal Pradesh and Jharkhand have done little in devolving Powers to the Panchayats as provided under Article 243-G of the Constitution.

50. The members of the Panchayat Samiti are

Correct Answer: (c) directly elected by the people
Solution:

The voters of the State Legislative Assembly of the region directly elect members of the Panchayat Samiti.

All the Pradhans of the Gram Panchayat within the block area are also the members of Panchayat Samiti.

The elected members of the Lok Sabha and the State Legislature belonging to the block or any part of it or the members of the Rajya Sabha residing in that block — all are ex-officio members of the Panchayat Samiti.