SOLVED PAPER 2020 (CDS) (II) (General Studies)

Total Questions: 120

71. Consider the following statements :

The Azamgarh Proclamation refers to
1. the declaration by the rebels of 1857.
2. the statement by the leader of the underground movement in the Revolt of 1942.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Correct Answer: (b) Only 2
Solution:The Azamgarg proclamation was declared by the Feroz Shah, (Grandson of the Mughal Emperor) in 1857. He fought against the British forces in the Awadh region of Uttar Pradesh. It was like a manifesto in which aims were set out for what rebels were fighting for. This proclamation appealed both Hindus and Muslims to cooperate with each other in fight against the Britishers.

72. Ibn Batuta went to China as the envoy of which one of the following Delhi Sultans?

Correct Answer: (b) Muhammad bin Tughluq
Solution:Muhammad bin Tughlaq (AD 1324-51) had sent Ibn Batuta (Moroccan Traveller) to China as the envoy. Ibn Batuta arrived India in AD 1334. He wrote about the history of the Tughlaq dynasty.

73. Al-Biruni’s Kitab-ul-Hind was written in which language?

Correct Answer: (a) Arabic
Solution:Al-Biruni’s Kitab-ul-Hind was written in Arabic language. He came to India with Mahmud Ghazni in 11th Century AD and lived here for many years. He also learnt Sanskrit language. In this book, he described the socio-economic, political, religious and economic condition of the then India.

74. Which of the following statements with regard to the privileges of the Members of the Parliament are correct?

1. Privileges would not be fettered by the Article-19(1)(a) of the Constitution of India.
2. Privileges must be read subject to the Articles-20-22 and Article-32 of the Constitution of India.
3. Immunity is available in relation to both civil and criminal prosecution.
4. Immunity is available in relation to freedom of speech even in his/her private or personal capacity.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (b) 1 and 2
Solution:Every Member of the Parliament enjoys certain privileges so that they can carry out their duty without interference. Privileges are of two type-Collective and Individual.

Individual Privileges of Member of Parliament include

  • Immunity from assest during the session of Parliament. This privilege is available in civil case only.
  • A MP may refuse to appear in court or present any evidence, during a Parliamentary session.
  • No member is liable to any proceeding in any given court for anything said or any vote by him/her in the Parliament or its committees.

Privileges would not be fettered by the Article-191(a) of the Constitution. And it must be read subject to the Article 20-22 and Article-32 of the Constitution. Privileges does not cover freedom of speech in his/her private or personal capacity.

75. Which one of the following statements with regard to the appointment of the Members of the Parliamentary Committees is correct?

Correct Answer: (c) The Members are only nominated.
Solution:Parliamentary Committees are constituted to perform various functions. Members are appointed or elected on a motion made and adopted or nominated by the Speaker of Lok Sabha or the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. It has a secretariat provided by the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha secretariat. Indian Constitution mentions two kinds of Parliamentary Committees - Standing Committees and Ad Hoc Committees.

Standing Committees are permanent committees and are constituted for a fixed tenure. Ad hoc Committees are appointed for a specific purpose and they cease to exist when they finish the task assigned to them after submitting the report.

76. Which one of the following is not a classified category of political parties as outlined by the Election Commission of India?

Correct Answer: (b) State Recognised Parties
Solution:State Recognised Parties is not a classified category of political parties in India as outlined the Election Commission. The Commission classifies parties into three main heads: National Parties, State Parties, and Registered (unrecognised) Parties.

Political parties in India are classified for the allocation of symbols. Currently, there are 8 National Parties. It includes the Indian National Congress (INC), the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Communist Party of India (CPI), the Communist Party of India, Marxists (CPI-M), the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD).

77. Which of the following terms were added to the Preamble of the Constitution of India by the Constitutional Amendment, 1976?

1. Socialist
2. Secular
3. Integrity
4. Fraternity

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct Answer: (b) 1, 2 and 3
Solution:The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 added words ‘Socialist’, ‘Secular’ and ‘Integrity’ in the Preamble of the Constitution of India. This Amendment is termed as Mini Constitution.

Other Provision of this Amendment-

  • Added Fundamental Duties by the citizens (new Part IV A).
  • Made the President bound by the advice of the cabinet.
  • Provided for administrative tribunals and tribunals for other matters (Added Part-XIV A).
  • Frozen the seats in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies on the basis of 1971 census till 2001- Population Controlling Measure
  • Made the constitutional amendments beyond judicial scrutiny.
  • Curtailed the power of judicial review and writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
  • Raised the tenure of Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies from 5 to 6 years

78. Who among the following was the advisor to the Constituent Assembly?

Correct Answer: (a) BN Rau
Solution:BN Rau was appointed as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly in 1946. He created general draft of the Constitution of India. He was also India's representative to the United Nations Security Council from 1950 to 1952.
BR Ambedkar was the President of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
Pattabhi Sitaramayya played instrumental role in the creation of Andhra Pradesh in 1953.
Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer was the member of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.

79. In the Indian judicial system, writs are issued by

Correct Answer: (c) the Supreme Court and High Courts only
Solution:The Constitution of India under Article-32 and 226 empowers the Supreme Court of India High Court to issue writs respectively. Writs are a written order that commands constitutional remedies for Indian Citizens against the violation of their Fundamental Rights. Writs are of five types, namely, Habeas Corpus, Prohibition, Mandamus, Certiorari and Quo-Warranto. The High Courts can issue writs not only for the preservation of Fundamental Rights, but also for any other purpose. However, the Supreme Court can issue writs only for the preservation of Fundamental Rights.

80. The Citizenship (Amendment) Act falls under which one of the following parts of the Constitution of India?

Correct Answer: (b) Part II
Solution:The Citizenship (Amendment) Act falls under Part II of the Constitution of India. This part contains Articles-5-11.
Article Provision 
5Citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution
6Citizenship of certain persons who have migrated from Pakistan
7Citizenship of certain migrants to Pakistan
8Citizenship of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside India
9People voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign country will not be citizens of India.
10Any person who is considered a citizen of India under any of the provisions of this Part shall continue to be citizens and will also be subject to any law made by the Parliament
11The Parliament has the right to make any provision concerning the acquisition and termination of citizenship and any other matter relating to citizenship.