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GENERAL STUDIES (P) 2020 – Test–2963

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1. Indian Constitution is called a living 4. Consider the following statements regarding
document because 'federation' in India:
1. Indian Constitution is open to changes as 1. It is characterised by independent
per the changing needs of the society. judiciary and bicameralism.
2. The constitution provides enough
2. The e m Fede a ion ha been no he e
flexibility of interpretation for both
been used in the Indian Constitution.
political class and the Judiciary.
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given below. nature.
(a) 1 only Which of the statements given above is/are
(b) 2 only correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1, 2 and 3
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
2. Which of the following functions is/are (d) 2 only
performed by the National Commission for
Scheduled Castes?
1. To inquire into specific complaints with 5. Consider the following statements with
respect to the deprivation of rights and reference to High Courts:

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safeguards of the scheduled castes. 1. It can withdraw a case pending in a

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society should adopt. 1. Public Order
3. certain rights that individuals should 2. Health
enjoy apart from the Fundamental 3. Morality
Rights.
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Select the correct answer using the code
given below:
given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only
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7. Which of the following has been described 11. Which of the following employees / Officers
a he ho o cope of o o e eign are covered under the jurisdiction of 'Central
democ a ic ep blic ?
Administrative Tribunals'?
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy 1. Officers and servants of the Supreme
(c) Preamble Court
(d) Fundamental Duties
2. The secretarial staff of the Parliament
3. Officers of All India Services
8. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution grants
protection against self-incrimination. 4. Civilian employees of defense services
However, this protection does not extend to: Select the correct answer using the code
1. Oral evidence given below.
2. Production of material objects
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
3. Blood specimens
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given below. (c) 3 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 4 only
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Article 33 of the Indian Constitution:

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of any of the fundamental rights. (d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Laws made under Article 33 cover only
combatant employees and officers of 13. Right to contest elections to a Panchayat in
armed forces.
India is a:
Which of the statements given above are
correct? (a) Constitutional Right
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) Statutory Right
(b) 2 and 3 only (c) Natural Right
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) Fundamental Right
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14. Which of the following are the 17. 'Right to Freedom of Religion' under the
characteristics of parliamentary form of the Indian Constitution provides that:
government of India? 1. A person cannot be forced to attend
1. The sovereignty of the Indian Parliament religious instruction in a state-
recognized educational institution.
2. Presence of nominal and real executives
2. A fee or tax cannot be levied by
3. Collective responsibility of the executive
governments on religious endowments
to the legislature
and pilgrims.
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given below. given below.
(a) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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15. Consider the following statements regarding
(NRI) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)
' Election Commission':
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India Company, and transferred the powers in each state.

2. Only persons having experience of more
of government, territories and revenues to
than ten years in the field of minority
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welfare can be appointed to the office.
Which of the following is being referred to
Which of the statements given above is/are
in the above passage? correct?
(a) Government of India Act, 1858 (a) 1 only
(b) Charter Act, 1853 (b) 2 only
(c) Indian Councils Act, 1861 (c) Both 1 and 2
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20. The expression 'Union of States' under 23. With reference to State Reorganisation
Article 1 of the Indian Constitution includes Commission (SRC), consider the following
which of the following? statements:
1. Territories of the states 1. It was set up in 1947 to decide on the
2. Union territories
question of reorganisation of States.
3. Territories that may be acquired by the
2. It was set up under the chairmanship of
Government of India at any time.
Fazl Ali.
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3. It rejected the theory of 'one language
given below.
one state'.
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only Which of the statements given above is/are

(c) 1, 2 and 3 correct?

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2. Equality, without liberty, would inhibit writ jurisdiction.

individual initiative.
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Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
correct?
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(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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25. Consider the following pairs: 27. 'Team India Wing' of the NITI Aayog
Directive Principle Based on the comprises of:
of State Policy ideology (a) Prime Minister and the Chief Executive
1. To promote cottage : Gandhian Officer
industries on an (b) representatives from every state and
individual or co- central ministries.
operation basis in (c) top notch domain experts, specialists and
rural areas scholars.
2. To prohibit the : Liberalism (d) young scholars and student interns
consumption of working with NITI Aayog.
intoxicating drinks
and drugs which 28. Consider the following pairs:
are injurious to Provision Borrowed from
health 1. Power of Judicial : American Const
3. To secure for all : Socialism Review itution
citizens a uniform 2. Directive : Canadian

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all zonal councils. 2. State Public Service Commission

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governments. 4. National Human Rights Commission

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correct? given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only (a) 1 and 4 only

(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
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30. Under the Constitution of India, to protect 33. The Government of India Act of 1919
monuments, places and objects of artistic or provided for the:
historic interest which are declared to be of 1. adoption of dyarchy at the provinces and
national importance is a Centre respectively.
(a) Directive Principle of State Policy 2. appointment of a statutory Commission
(b) Fundamental Duty to inquire into and report on the working
(c) value enshrined in the Preamble to the of this Act
constitution 3. establishment of a Public Service
(d) subject under the seventh schedule Commission
Which of the statements given above is/are
31. With reference to a bill contemplating correct?
cession of Indian territory to a foreign state, (a) 1 only
consider the following statements: (b) 2 only
1. It requires prior recommendation of the (c) 2 and 3 only
President. (d) 1, 2 and 3
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3. The powers and functions of the feature of democracy?

concerned state high court are taken over (a) People directly take all the major
by the Supreme Court. decisions.
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given below. of equal value.
(a) 1 only (c) Government is limited by basic rules of
(b) 1 and 2 only he con i ion and ci i en igh .
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) Frequent conduction of referendums to
(d) 1, 2 and 3 solicit people's opinion.

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36. Consider the following statements with 39. Consider the following statements:
reference to Cultural and Educational rights: 1. The children of foreign diplomats posted
1. The term 'minority' has been defined in India can not acquire Indian
under the Constitution. citizenship by birth.
2. The minorities have been classified as 2. An alien upon acquiring Indian
Religious, Linguistic and Ethnic citizenship by naturalisation continues to
minorities. hold citizenship of his/her parent
Which of the statements given above is/are country.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 only correct?
(b) 2 only (a) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
37. Which of the following is/are correct with
reference to the functions of a constitution? 40. Consider the following statements regarding
1. It facilitates coordination amongst the 'Union Public Service Commission':
members of society.

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2. A person can be detained indefinitely 2. Complaints pertaining to branch offices

under preventive detention laws upon of national PSUs located in states are
periodic review and authorization by the looked into by the State Information
Central government. Commission.
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correct? correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
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42. Which of the following functions were 45. Consider the following events:
performed by the constituent assembly of 1. Separation of Andhra Pradesh from
India? Madras
1. Enactment of the ordinary laws 2. Separation of Haryana and Punjab

2. Adoption of National Flag and National 3. Creation of Gujarat

4. Inclusion of Sikkim in Indian Union.
Anthem.
Which of the following is the correct
3. Election of the First President of India.
chronological order of the events given
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above?
given below.
(a) 1-2-3-4
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2-1-3-4
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1-3-2-4
(c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1-2-4-3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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1. Central Information Commission the given phrase?

2. National Human Rights Commission (a) States can be ceded off to a foreign state.
3. Central Vigilance Commission (b) Division of states in four groups under
Select the correct answer using the code original Constitution.
given below. (c) Territorial integrity of a state is not
(a) 3 only guaranteed by the Constitution.
(b) 1 and 2 only (d) Territorial boundary of a state can not be

(c) 1 and 3 only changed without the concurrence of state

legislature.
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48. With reference to the Central Bureau of 51. Which of the following situations can be
Investigation (CBI), consider the following considered 'proper' for the imposition of
statements:
P e iden R le in a a e?
1. It is a statutory body created by
the Delhi Special Police Establishment 1. Maladministration in the state
Act, 1946. 2. A government is deliberately acting
2. A committee recommending the
against the Constitution.
appointment of the director of CBI
includes the Prime Minister, the Union 3. A constitutional direction of the Central
Home Minister and the Chief Justice of government is disregarded by the state
India. government
3. It may conduct prosecution of cases
Select the correct answer using the code
under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act,
2013. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 2 only
correct?
(b) 1 and 3 only
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50. With reference to Democracies, consider the

following statements: rules for the smooth transaction of
1. All countries which hold elections are business in judicial bodies of the State.
democratic polities.
Select the correct answer using the code
2. All countries that are democratic polities
have a written constitution. given below.
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 and 2 only
correct? (b) 2 and 4 only
(a) 1 only
(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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53. Which of the following amounts to 56. Which of the following can not be
a violation of any of the fundamental duties considered an advantage of democratic
enshrined in the constitution? system of governance?
1. Not casting vote in an election. (a) It improves the quality of decision-
2. Encouraging enmity between different
making.
sections of people on grounds of
(b) It aids in dealing with differences and
language or religion.
assists in conflict resolution.
3. Trade in rare and endangered species.
(c) It enhances the dignity of the citizens.
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(d) It invariably leads to absolute rule of the
given below.
(a) 1 only majority.
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only 57. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) 2 and 3 only 'Comptroller and Auditor general ' :
1. He audits the receipts and expenditure of
54. Who among the following do not hold office the Centre, States, and all local bodies.

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constituencies in one assembly
constituency of each state.
59. 'Doctrine of Basic structure' limits the power
Which of the statements given above is/are
of which of the following?
correct?
(a) President
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) Supreme court and High courts

(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Cabinet

(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Parliament

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60. With reference to Finance Commission, 63. With reference to the office of Lokayuktas,
consider the following statements:
consider the following statements:
1. It is a quasi judicial constitutional body
which is constituted by the President of 1. All states and Union Territories in India
India.
2. The chairman of the commission should have appointed a Lokayukta.
be a person having special knowledge of 2. The Lokayukta is appointed by the Chief
economics.
3. The members are not eligible for Minister on the recommendation of a
reappointment.
selection committee.
Which of the statements given above
are not correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only
correct?
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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2. Right to move out of the country correct?
3. Right to elementary education
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given below.
(b) 2 and 3 only
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(b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only
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65. Which of the following recommendations 67. Which of the following rights are available
were made by the Sardar Swaran Singh to both the citizens and non-citizens in our
Committee with reference to the constitutional framework?
fundamental duties? 1. Right to life and liberty
1. It recommended the inclusion of a 2. Right to religious freedom
separate chapter on fundamental duties 3. Right to freedom of speech and
in the Constitution. expression
2. It recommended that the Parliament may 4. Right to protection in respect of
provide for the imposition of penalty or conviction for offences.
punishment for any non-compliance Select the correct answer using the code
with any of the duties. given below.
3. It recommended to make the failure
(a) 1 and 2 only
to comply with fundamental duties as a
(b) 1, 2 and 4 only
ground for disqualification of elected
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Which of the statements given above is/are
afeg a d one igh to privacy?
correct?
(a) Article 19
(a) 1 only
(b) Article 21
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only (c) Article 25

(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) Article 29

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70. Which of the following is the latest addition 73. Which of the following fall(s) within the
to the list of fundamental duties under the p ie of la a con ained nde A icle
13 of Indian Constitution?
Constitution of India?
1. Permanent Laws enacted by the
(a) To protect and improve the natural
Parliament
environment including forests, lakes,
2. Ordinances issued by the President
rivers and wildlife and to have 3. Delegated legislation
compassion for living creatures. Select the correct answer using the code
(b) To develop scientific temper, humanism given below.

and the spirit of inquiry and reform. (a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) To provide opportunities for education
(c) 2 and 3 only
to his child or ward between the age of
(d) 1, 2 and 3
six and fourteen years.
(d) To strive towards excellence in all 74. Indian Constitution has adopted the concept
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and immunities that are available to a 2. Equality before Law
3. Absence of arbitrary power
member of Parliament?
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(a) Chief Election Commissioner
given below.
(b) Chief Vigilance Commissioner
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Attorney General (b) 2 and 3 only
(d) Comptroller and Auditor General (c) 1 and 3 only
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76. The right to compensation in case of 78. With reference to the Lokpal and
acquisition of the private property by the Lokayuktas Act (2013), consider the
State is guaranteed : following statements:
1. Lokpal consists of a Chairperson with a
1. When the state acquires the property of a
maximum of 8 members of which 50%
minority educational institution.
are to be judicial members.
2. When the state acquires the property
2. 50% of the members of the Lokpal are
which is in name of a woman head of the
from amongst the SCs, the STs, the
family. OBCs, minorities and women.
3. When the State acquires the land held by 3. The Prime Minister of India, does not
a person under his personal cultivation, come under the purview of the Lokpal.
subject to statutory ceiling limits. Which of the statements given above are
4. When the state acquires the land which correct?

belongs to any religious organization. (a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only
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(c) 1 and 2 only
given below.

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matters of public employment

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administer educational institutions of Supreme Court hold that 'the harmony and
their choice balance between the Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the code and Directive Principles of State Policy is an

given below. essential feature of the basic structure of the

Constitution'?
(a) 1 only
(a) Minerva Mills case
(b) 1 and 3 only
(b) Kesavananda Bharati case
(c) 2 and 3 only
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81. Arrange the following States in increasing 85. Consider the following statements regarding
order of Lok Sabha constituencies they have: State Human Rights Commission:
1. Bihar
1. It can inquire into violation of human
2. West Bengal
3. Maharashtra rights only in respect of subjects
4. Gujarat mentioned in State List of the Seventh
Select the correct answer using the code schedule.
given below.
(a) 1-4-2-3 2. It can intervene in any proceeding
(b) 4-1-2-3 involving allegation of violation of
(c) 3-2-1-4 human rights pending before a court.
(d) 2-1-4-3
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
82. With the reference to the National Human
Rights Commission, consider the following (a) 1 only
statements: (b) 2 only
1. It consists of a chairman and ten other (c) Both 1 and 2
members. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2. A serving judge of the Supreme Court
can be appointed as its member.
3. The chairman and members are 86. Which of the following directives is/are
appointed by the president on the

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cabinet's recommendation.
1. To promote international peace and

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Aayog: of the Hindi language.

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Prime Minister?
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84. Which of the following writs can be issued
against both public authorities as well as 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
private individuals or bodies: 2. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
1. Habeas corpus 3. C. Rajagopalachari
2. Prohibition
Select the correct answer using the code
3. Quo Warranto
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
given below: (a) 1 and 2 only
(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3

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88. India is a democratic republic. In the context 92. Which of the following is/are the
significance(s) of Fundamental Duties under
of Indian polity, the term 'Republic' implies:
Part IV-A of Indian Constitution?
1. vesting of political sovereignty in the 1. They serve as a warning against anti-
people. social and anti-national activities.
2. They help the courts in examining and
2. all public offices being opened to every determining the constitutional validity of
citizen without any discrimination. a law.
3. They protect the liberties and freedoms
Which of the statements given above is/are
of the people against invasion by the
correct? State.
(a) 1 only Select the correct answer using the code
given below.
(b) 2 only (a) 1 and 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (b) 1 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) 1, 2 and 3

89. An open competition system of selection and 93. Which of the following Directive Principles

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of State Policy were not a part of the original
recruitment of Civil Servants was first

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introduced by: 1. To promote equal justice and to provide

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democratic control and professional

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management of co-operative societies.

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bodies was recommended by the (b) 2 and 3 only

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Santhanam Committee Report (1962-1964)? (c) 1 and 3 only

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Amendment bill?
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(d) Election Commission

1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
91. Which of the following acts gave recognition 3. Legislative Assemblies
4. Legislative Councils
to the Portfolio system in India? Select the correct answer using the code
(a) Government of India Act of 1858 given below.
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) Indian Councils Act of 1861
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Indian Councils Act of 1892 (c) 3 and 4 only
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95. Consider the following statements with 98. Article 15 and 16 of the Constitution of India
reference to a Financial Emergency: provide exceptions to the general rule of
1. The satisfaction of the President in non-discrimination and equality of
declaring a Financial Emergency is final opportunity. Which of the following groups
and not questionable in a court of law. are explicitly mentioned in the above
2. A resolution for its continuation beyond provisions?
one year must be passed by either House 1. Women and Children
of Parliament by a simple majority. 2. Economically weaker sections
3. No Financial Emergency has been 3. Religious Minorities
declared so far in India. Select the correct answer using the code
Which of the statements given above is/are given below.
correct? (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 and 3 only
(a) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(b) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
99. Which of the following constitutional
amendments are related to or affect
96. Which of the following can be included in
fundamental duties?
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provisions concerning the fundamental
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rights? 3. 96th Constitutional Amendment Act

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Research And Training (NCERT) given below.

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2. Public Sector Units (a) 1 and 2 only
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given below. (d) 1, 2 and 3

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Constitution of India, consider the following Parliament within one month from the
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prohibition upon the powers of continuance of emergency must be

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3. For the first time, the amendability of 3. A resolution disapproving its
the Preamble was upheld in the Berubari continuation must be passed by either
Case. House of Parliament by a simple
Which of the statements given above is/are majority.
correct? Which of the statements given above is/are
(a) 1 and 2 only correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

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