14. Match the following volcanoes with the places where they are located:
Name of Volcano Place
A. Mount Merapi 1. Antarctica
B. Taal 2. Philippines
C. Kilauea 3. Indonesia
D. Mount Erebus 4. United States of America
Choose the correct code:
A B C D
(a) 3 2 4 1
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 1 2 3 4
Answer: (a) 3 2 4 1
15. Match the following terms related to mountain formation with their examples:
Process of formation of mountain Example of mountain
A. Collision of two continental plates 1. Himalayas
B. Convergence of oceanic and continental plate 2. Black Forest
C. Upward or downward movement of blocks 3. Andes
D. Residual mountain 4. Scottish Highlands
Choose the correct code:
(a) 1 3 4 2
(b) 1 3 2 4
(c) 2 1 3 4
(d) 3 1 4 2
Answer: (b) 1 3 2 4
16. In context of elections, consider the following statements regarding VVPAT:
1. It stands for Visible Voting Paper for Adding Transparency.
2. When a vote is cast, a slip is printed and remains exposed through a transparent window for seven seconds, showing the serial number, name and symbol for the candidate.
3. VVPATs were first used in a bye-election in Nagaland in 2013.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (c) 2 and 3 only
17. Consider the following Constitutional Provisions:
1. No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the President.
2. No tax shall be levied or collected except by the authority of law.
3. Parliament can reduce or abolish a tax but cannot increase it.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c) All three
18. In reference to Money Bill, consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution defines the money bill.
2. It can be introduced only by a minister and that too, only on the recommendation of the President.
3. There shall be endorsed on every Money Bill when it is transmitted to the Rajya Sabha, and when it is presented to the President for assent, the certificate of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha signed by him that it is a Money Bill.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
19. In connection with the procedure for amendment to the Constitution, consider the following statements:
1. An amendment to the Constitution can be initiated only by the introduction of a bill for the purpose in either House of Parliament but not in the state legislatures.
2. The bill can be introduced only by a minister and does not require prior permission of the President.
3. Each House must pass the bill separately and in case of a disagreement between the two Houses, there is a provision for holding a joint sitting of the two Houses for the purpose of deliberation and passage of the bill.
How many of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a) Only one
20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I (Acts)
A. Government of India Act, 1858
B. Indian Councils Act, 1861
C. Indian Councils Act, 1909
D. Government of India Act, 1919
List-II (Provisions)
1. Introduction of bi-cameral legislature for the first time
2. Complete imperial control by Secretary of State for India
3. Inclusion of non-official members in the Executive Council of Governor General for the first time
4. Separate representation of the Muslim community
Choose the correct option:
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 3 2 1 4
(c) 2 4 3 1
(d) 3 4 1 2
Answer: (a) 2 3 4 1
21. Consider the following statements in connection with the Vice-President of India:
1. The electoral college of the Vice-President consists of both elected and nominated members of the Parliament, but not of the state legislative assemblies.
2. He can only be removed from office through impeachment on the grounds mentioned in the Constitution for his removal.
3. Before entering upon his office, he makes an oath as mentioned in Schedule III of the Constitution.
4. He appoints the Deputy Chairperson of the Upper House to act in his absence.
5. He has a casting vote in case of a tie.
Which of the above statements are correct?
(a) 1, 3 and 5 only
(b) 1 and 5 only
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4 only
Answer: (a) 1, 3 and 5 only
22. In reference to Fundamental Right under Article 20, consider the following statements:
1. Protection under this right is available only to the citizens of India.
2. While criminal laws can be imposed retrospectively, civil laws cannot.
3. The protection against self-incrimination extends to both civil and criminal proceedings.
How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c) All three
23. In connection with the Preamble to the Indian Constitution, which of the following statements is correct?
(a) The Preamble is justiciable.
(b) The Preamble has been amended only twice so far.
(c) The Preamble is not a part of the Constitution, as held by the Supreme Court.
(d) The Preamble embodies the objective of economic justice but not of economic liberty.
Answer: (d) The Preamble embodies the objective of economic justice but not of economic liberty.
24. In connection with the 73rd Amendment Act of 1992, consider the following statements:
1. The act provides for a three-tier system of Panchayati raj, however, a state having a population not exceeding 20 lakhs may not constitute panchayats at the intermediate level.
2. All members of panchayats, including the chairpersons of panchayats at the intermediate and district levels, shall be elected directly by the people.
3. A panchayat constituted upon the dissolution of a panchayat before the expiration of its duration shall continue for a full five-year term of office.
Which of the statement/statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (a) 1 only
25. Consider the following statements regarding G20:
1. The G20 was founded in 2008 after the global economic and financial crisis of 2007.
2. The G20 does not have a permanent secretariat or staff.
3. India has hosted the G20 summit twice.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c) 2 only
26. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I
A. 102nd Amendment Act, 2019
B. 103rd Amendment Act, 2019
C. 104th Amendment Act, 2020
D. 105th Amendment Act, 2021
List-II
1. A maximum of 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
2. Restored the power of the State Governments to identify Other Backward Classes (OBCs) that are socially and educationally backward
3. Constitutional status to National Commission for backward classes
4. Extended the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies for another 10 years up to 2030
Choose the correct code:
(a) 3 1 2 4
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 1 3 4 2
(d) 1 3 2 4
Answer: (b) 3 1 4 2
27. Consider the following statements regarding the writ jurisdiction of the Courts:
Statement I: The writ jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is narrower than that of the High Court.
Statement II: The Supreme Court can issue writs only for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation for Statement I.
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.
Answer: (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II is the correct explanation for Statement I.
28. Consider the following statements with reference to the constitutional/statutory provisions on the citizenship of India:
1. Part II of the Indian Constitution deals with citizenship.
2. The Constitution provides for only a single citizenship with exceptions to certain bordering states.
3. The latest amendment to The Citizenship Act, 1955 has relaxed the qualifications for naturalization for the persons belonging to the religious minorities of all the countries bordering India.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (a) 1 only
29. Consider the following statements:
1. The constitution does not specify the strength of a High Court.
2. The constitution leaves it to the discretion of the respective state legislatures to specify the strength of a High Court.
3. The judges of a High Court are appointed by the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) 3 only
Answer: (b) 2 only
30. “The Naked Triangle” is an Autobiography of:
(a) Balraj Sahni
(b) Balwant Gargi
(c) Jaswant Singh Kanwal
(d) Kartar Singh Duggal
Answer: (b) Balwant Gargi
Balwant Gargi’s autobiography is titled The Naked Triangle (also known as Kauri Disi, Bebe in its original Punjabi, meaning “The Naked Direction” or “This Naked World”).