61. Consider the following statements about Central Government:
1. Ministries and Departments are formed by the Prime Minister with consultation of the Cabinet Secretary
2. Every Minister is allocated Ministry by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
Out of these:
(A) Only 1 is correct
(B) Only 2 is correct
(C) 1 and 2 are correct
(D) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer: (C)
62. What is true about the proceedings of the State Legislature?
(A) Business in the legislature shall be transacted only in the official language of the state or in Hindi in English
(B) Advocate General has right to vote
(C) It can discuss the conduct of any judge of the High Court
(D) Validity of proceedings shall be called in question on the ground of any alleged irregularity
Answer: (D)
63. The constitution of India provides for reasonable restrictions on Fundamental Rights but reasonableness must keep in mind that:
1. The interest of the general public is safeguarded
2. Prevailing social value and also social needs is not bar
3. Directive principles can be bypassed
4. Collective good is not greater
Out of these:
(A) 1 and 2 are correct
(B) 2 and 3 are correct
(C) Only 4 is correct
(D) Only 1 is correct
Answer: (A)
64. Who among the following determines the qualification which shall be requisite for appointment as member of the finance commission?
(A) President of India
(B) Council of Ministers
(C) Parliament by act
(D) Union Cabinet
Answer: (C)
65. Consider the following statements:
1. The summoning of the House means convocation
2. Prorogation ends a session
3. Dissolution terminates a House
4. Prorogation of a session can be effected by the leader of the House alone
Out of these which is not true?
(A) 2 and 3
(B) 1 and 3
(C) Only 2
(D) Only 4
Answer: (D)
Summoning: Call to meet (not convocation). Prorogation: Ends session (by President). Dissolution: Ends House (Lok Sabha). Prorogation: By President, not leader alone →4 false.
66. Who is empowered to review financial position of the Panchayats?
(A) Chief Minister
(B) Chairman of Block Committee
(C) Chairman of District Council
(D) Finance Commission constituted by the Governor
Answer: (D)
Art 243I (State Finance Commission) reviews finances of Panchayats every 5 years.
67. The Atmanirbhar Bharat Scheme announced by the Government aims at:
1. Enhancing India’s manufacturing capabilities and exports across the industries
2. Incentivizing foreign investments for domestic production
Out of these: (A) 1 is correct (B) 2 is correct (C) Both 1 and 2 are correct (D) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
Answer: (C) Atmanirbhar Bharat: Boost local manufacturing, exports, and attract FDI for production.
68. What is the main purpose of Panchayati Raj? (A) To increase agriculture production (B) To increase employment (C) To increase people’s political awareness (D) To enable people to participate in development administration
Answer: (D) 73rd Amendment: Decentralized governance and participatory development.
69. What is true about Censure Motion? (A) It is not different from No-confidence motion (B) It is different from the No-confidence motion (C) It is not mandatory to mention the reasons in this motion (D) Permission of the House is not essential to present it
Answer: (B) Censure: Criticizes policy; No-confidence: Against government. Reasons required, Speaker permission needed.
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70. Which one of the following subjects fall within the jurisdiction of both High Court and Supreme Court? (A) Dispute between Centre and State (B) Dispute among States (C) Protection of fundamental rights (D) Protection from the violation of the constitution
Answer: (C) Art 32 (SC) & Art 226 (HC): Both enforce FRs via writs.