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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
The Company’s territories in India, for the first time, called the ‘British possessions in
India’, under which of the following Acts?
Correct
Ans b
The Company’s territories in India, for the first time, called the ‘British possessions in India’,
under the Pitts India Act of1784.
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Ans b
The Company’s territories in India, for the first time, called the ‘British possessions in India’,
under the Pitts India Act of1784.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
On the basis of which of the following criteria, franchise was given for direct election
under the Government of India Act of 1919?
1. On the basis of property
2. On the basis of caste and religion
3. On the basis of education
4. On the basis of tax payment
Select the correct answer:
Correct
Ans c
The Government of India Act of 1919 had introduced, for the first time, bicameralism and
direct elections in the country. It granted franchise to a limited number of people on the
basis of property, tax or education.
Incorrect
Ans c
The Government of India Act of 1919 had introduced, for the first time, bicameralism and
direct elections in the country. It granted franchise to a limited number of people on the
basis of property, tax or education.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 has abolished the Office of the Secretary of State
for India. His functions were transferred to
Correct
Ans c)
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 had abolished the Office of the Secretary of State for
India and transferred his functions to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.
Incorrect
Ans c)
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 had abolished the Office of the Secretary of State for
India and transferred his functions to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Affairs.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
The ‘Objectives Resolution’ of 1946 had declared India as –
Correct
Ans a
Objectives Resolution reads that “This Constituent Assembly declares its firm and solemn
resolve to proclaim India as an Independent Sovereign Republic and to draw up for her
future governance a constitution.”
Incorrect
Ans a
Objectives Resolution reads that “This Constituent Assembly declares its firm and solemn
resolve to proclaim India as an Independent Sovereign Republic and to draw up for her
future governance a constitution.”
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements about the Fazl Ali Commission:
1. It rejected language as the basis of reorganization of the states.
2. It rejected the theory of ‘one language– one state’.
3. The Commission suggested the abolition of the classification of states under the
original Constitution.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans b
Fazl Ali Commission submitted its report in September, 1955 and broadly accepted language
as the basis of reorganization of the states. But it rejected the theory of ‘one language–one
state’. Its view was that the unity of India should be regarded as the primary consideration
in any redrawing of the country’s political units. It identified four major factors that can be
taken into account in any scheme of reorganization of states:
(a) Preservation and strengthening of the unity and security of the country.
(b) Linguistic and cultural homogeneity.
(c) Financial, economic and administrative considerations.
(d) Planning and promotion of the welfare of the people in each state, as well as of the
nation as a whole.
The Commission suggested the abolition of the four-fold classification of states under the
original Constitution and creation of 16 states and 3 centrally administered territories.
Incorrect
Ans b
Fazl Ali Commission submitted its report in September, 1955 and broadly accepted language
as the basis of reorganization of the states. But it rejected the theory of ‘one language–one
state’. Its view was that the unity of India should be regarded as the primary consideration
in any redrawing of the country’s political units. It identified four major factors that can be
taken into account in any scheme of reorganization of states:
(a) Preservation and strengthening of the unity and security of the country.
(b) Linguistic and cultural homogeneity.
(c) Financial, economic and administrative considerations.
(d) Planning and promotion of the welfare of the people in each state, as well as of the
nation as a whole.
The Commission suggested the abolition of the four-fold classification of states under the
original Constitution and creation of 16 states and 3 centrally administered territories.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Article 3 of the Indian constitution authorizes the Parliament to
1. form a new state by separation of territory from any state.
2. increase the area of any state.
3. alter the name of any state.
Select the incorrect answer:
Correct
Ans a
Article 3 authorizes the Parliament to
(a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more
states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state,
(b) increase the area of any state,
(c) diminish the area of any state,
(d) alter the boundaries of any state, and(e) alter the name of any state.
However, Article 3 lays down two conditions in this regard: one, a Bill contemplating the
above changes can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of
the President; and two, before recommending the Bill, the President has to refer the same
to the State Legislature concerned, for expressing its views within a specified period.
Further, the power of the Parliament to form new states includes the power to form a new
state or union territory by uniting a part of any state or union territory to any other state or
union territory.
Incorrect
Ans a
Article 3 authorizes the Parliament to
(a) form a new state by separation of territory from any state or by uniting two or more
states or parts of states or by uniting any territory to a part of any state,
(b) increase the area of any state,
(c) diminish the area of any state,
(d) alter the boundaries of any state, and(e) alter the name of any state.
However, Article 3 lays down two conditions in this regard: one, a Bill contemplating the
above changes can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior recommendation of
the President; and two, before recommending the Bill, the President has to refer the same
to the State Legislature concerned, for expressing its views within a specified period.
Further, the power of the Parliament to form new states includes the power to form a new
state or union territory by uniting a part of any state or union territory to any other state or
union territory.
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which of the following have been provided under ‘The Citizenship Act, 1955’?
1. Acquisition of citizenship by birth, by descent, by registration and by naturalisation.
2. Provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord.
3. Issuing national identity card for registration of every citizen of India.
Select the correct answer:
Correct
Ans d
Section 3 – Citizenship by birth
Section 4 – Citizenship by descent
Section 5 – Citizenship by registration
Section 6 – Citizenship by naturalization
Section 6A – Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord
Section 14A – Issue of national identity cards
Incorrect
Ans d
Section 3 – Citizenship by birth
Section 4 – Citizenship by descent
Section 5 – Citizenship by registration
Section 6 – Citizenship by naturalization
Section 6A – Special provisions as to citizenship of persons covered by the Assam Accord
Section 14A – Issue of national identity cards
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
1. Sovereignty is the supreme power by which the state commands and exerts political
obedience from its people.
2. The term ‘liberty’ does not mean the complete absence of restraints on the activities
of individuals but providing opportunities for the development of individual
personalities.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans c
Both the statements are correct.
Incorrect
Ans c
Both the statements are correct.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding the Public Service Commission in India:
1. The Chairman and members of a State Public Service Commission (SPSC) can be
removed by the President only.
2. The Chairman and members of the Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) are
appointed by the Governors of the concerned states.
3. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) can serve the needs of a state on the
request of the state Governor without the approval of the President.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans a
The Chairman and members of a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) are
appointed by the President. They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the
age of 62years, whichever is earlier.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) can serve the needs of a state on the request
of the state Governor with the approval of the President.
Incorrect
Ans a
The Chairman and members of a Joint State Public Service Commission (JSPSC) are
appointed by the President. They hold office for a term of six years or until they attain the
age of 62years, whichever is earlier.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) can serve the needs of a state on the request
of the state Governor with the approval of the President.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements regarding Inter-State River Water Disputes in India:
1. Article 262 of the Constitution provides for setting up of tribunals for adjudication of
inter-state river water disputes.
2. The Inter-State River Water Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 2019 replaces the water
disputes tribunals with a Dispute Resolution Committee.
3. The decision of the tribunal will be final and binding on the parties involved in the
dispute.
Which of the statements is/are correct?
Correct
Ans d
Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 provides for setting up of tribunals for
adjudication of inter-state river water disputes.
As per the amendment bill, inter-state river water disputes will first go to a Dispute
Resolution Committee. In case no settlement is reached, the case will be referred to a
tribunal.
Incorrect
Ans d
Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956 provides for setting up of tribunals for
adjudication of inter-state river water disputes.
As per the amendment bill, inter-state river water disputes will first go to a Dispute
Resolution Committee. In case no settlement is reached, the case will be referred to a
tribunal.
