Polity (CDS-Solved Paper)

Total Questions: 49

31. The ‘Beijing Declaration’ is concerned with which one of the following issues? [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Rights of Women
Solution:

The ‘Beijing Declaration’ is concerned with the ‘Right of Women’, this declaration was outcome of fourth world conference on women in 1995. It advances the goals of equality, development and peace for all women.

32. The ‘Gujral Doctrine’ relates to which one of the following issues? [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) Build trust between India and its neighbours
Solution:

The main objective of ‘Gujaral doctrine’ to build trust between India and its neighbours, was initiated in 1996 by IK Gujaral, the then Finance Minister.

33. Afro-Asian solidarity as a central element of India’s foreign policy was initiated by which of the following Prime Ministers? [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (c) JL Nehru
Solution:

Afro-Asian solidarity as a central element of India’s foreign policy was initiated by PM Jawaharlal Nehru. JL Nehru believed that Asia had a certain responsibility toward the people of Africa. In this regard, he followed Afro-Asian solidarity as a central element of India’s foreign policy.

34. The Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund is operated by which o [Morning Shift-2019 (I)]

Correct Answer: (a) The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO)
Solution:

The Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) was established in 1948 to assist displaced person from Pakistan, now resources of PMNRD are utilised to render relief to families of those killed in natural calamities and man-made disaster. This fund is operated by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

35. Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India with regard to the State of Jammu and Kashmir is not correct. Prior to arogational of Article 370. [Evening Shift-2018 (II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Article-19(1)(f) has been omitted.
Solution:

The Government of India abrogated the Article 370 in August 2019, thus making all the provisions of the Indian Constitution applicable to Jammu and Kashmir. Prior to its abrogation, Article 370 provided the State of Jammu and Kashmir, power to have a separate Constitution, a state flag and autonomy over the internal administration of the state.
According to question, option (c) is not correct.

36. Which of the following statements relating to the Government of India Act, 1858 is/are correct? [Evening Shift-2018 (II)]

1. The British Crown assumed sovereignty over India from the East India Company.
2. The British Parliament enacted the first statute for the governance of India under the direct rule of the British.
3. This Act was dominated by the principle of absolute imperial control without any population participation in the administration of the country.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:

The Government of India Act, 1858 was an Act of the British Parliament that transferred the government and territories of the East India Company to the British Crown. The Company’s rule over British territories in India came to an end and it was passed directly to the British government.

Queen Victoria, who was the monarch of Britain, also became the sovereign of British territories in India as a result of this Act. This act was dominated by the principle of absolute imperial control without any popular participation in administration of the country.

Under this act, all the powers of Crown were exercised by Secretary of State of India and was assisted by Council of India (Council of fifteen members). Hence, all statements are correct.

37. Which of the following statements relating to the Indian Councils Act, 1861 is/are correct?

1. The Act introduced a grain of popular element by including non-official members in the Governor-General’s Executive Council.
2. The members were nominated and their functions were confined exclusively to consideration of legislative proposals placed before it by the Governor-General.
3. The Governor-General did not have effective legislative power.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2
Solution:

The Indian Councils Act, 1861 was passed by British Parliament on 1st August, 1861 to make substantial changes in the composition of the Governor-General council.

● The executive council of GovernorGeneral was added a fifth finance member. For legislative purposes, the Governor-General’s Council was enlarged. Now, there were to be between 6 and 12 additional members (nominated by the Governor-General).

● They were appointed for a period of 2 years. Out of these, atleast half of the additional members were to be non-official (British or Indian).

● Their functions were confined to legislative measures.

● Any bill related to public revenue or debt, military, religion or foreign affairs could not be passed without the Governor- General’s assent.

● The Viceroy had the power to overrule the council, if necessary.

● The Governor-General also had the power to promulgate ordinances without the council’s concurrence during emergencies. Hence, statements 1 and 2 are correct and statement 3 is incorrect.

38. Which of the following statements relating to the historic objectives resolution, which was adopted by the constituent assembly, is/are correct? [Evening Shift-2018 (II)]

1. The objectives resolution inspired the shaping of the Constitution through all its subsequent stages.
2. It was not just a resolution, but a declaration, a firm resolve and a pledge.
3. It provided the underlying philosophy of our Constitution.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below

Correct Answer: (c) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:

Objectives Resolution’ was the resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru on the 13th of December, 1946 in the 1st Session of India’s Constituent Assembly, which was charged with the objective to frame India’s Constitution.

It was unanimously adopted on 22nd of January, 1947. It laid down the fundamentals and philosophy of the constitutional structure.

The Constituent Assembly declared its firm resolve to proclaim India an Independent Sovereign Republic and draw up a Constitution for her governance. Hence, all statements are correct.

39. Which of the following statements relating to the duties of the Governor is/are correct? [Evening Shift-2018 (II)]

1. The duties of the Governor as a Constitutional Head of the State do not become the subject matter of questions or debate in the Parliament.
2. Where the Governor takes a decision independently of his Council of Ministers or where he acts as the Chief Executive of the State under President’s rule, his actions are subject to scrutiny by the Parliament.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (b) Only 2
Solution:

Since Governor is appointed by the President or Union Government. His duties as constitutional Head of the State can become the subject matter of questions or debate in the Parliament.

Even in that condition when the Governor takes a decision independently of his Council of Ministers or where he acts as the Chief Executive of the State under President rule his actions are subject to scrutiny by the Parliament. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect and statement 2 is correct.

40. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India deals with the special provision with respect to the State of Assam? [Evening Shift-2018 (II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Article 371B
Solution:

The Article 371B of Indian Constitution has special provision with respect to the State of Assam. It is mostly related to Sixth Schedule and functioning of Legislative Assembly and Sixth Schedule.
● Article 371 A of Indian Constitution has special provision with respect to the state of Nagaland.
● Article 371 C deals with special provision with respect to Manipur.
● Article 371 D special provision with respect to the state of Andhra Pradesh.