Welcome to UPSC Mock Test(Polity-2) Quiz
Instruction
: In this Quiz there are 30 questions, answer all questions to get the score:
:To every correct answer you will be awarded 2 points and for wrong answer a negative of 1/3 or 0.66 will be deducted. :
------ALL THE BEST------GOOD LUCK-------
Click on "Next" to start Quiz
1. Consider the following statements:
1. India International Exchange Limited (India INX) is India's first international exchange.
2. It is a subsidiary of the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
2. With reference to the State Finance Commission, consider the following statements:
1. It is constituted by the State government after every five years.
2. It reviews the distribution of revenues between the State and local governments as also that between rural and urban local governments.
3. The members of the commission are not eligible for reappointment under the State government.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
3. Consider the following statements:
1. In a federation, the powers of the federal and provincial governments are clearly demarcated.
2. In India, Union and State Governments have exclusive jurisdiction over their respective subjects under all circumstances.
3. The devolution of powers to the local government bodies has diluted the spirit of federalism in India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
4. Which of the following are the rights of the accused (of a criminal offence) as guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
1. No person would be punished for the same offense more than once.
2. No person shall be asked to give evidence against himself or herself.
3. No criminal law shall declare any action as illegal from a backdate.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
5. Indian Constitution employs the expression 'Proclamation of Emergency' to denote:
6. Qissa Khwani Bazaar Massacre recently seen in news is related to the which of the following movement?
7. Second Schedule of the Constitution deals with the emoluments and privileges of:
1. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly in the states
2. Prime Minister
3. Judges of the High Courts
4. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
Select the correct answer using the code given below
8. With reference to the acquisition of Citizenship under the Citizenship Act of 1955, consider the following statements:
1. The children of foreign diplomats posted in India can acquire Indian citizenship by birth.
2. If any foreign territory becomes a part of India, all the residents of the territory automatically become the citizens of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
9. The term 'Cytokine storm' recently seen in news is related to:
10. Consider the following statements about PM-CARES Fund:
1. Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of the PM-CARES Fund.
2. The fund has been declared "public authority" under RTI by Chief Information Commissioner.
3. Donations in PM-CARES Fund shall be treated as CSR under the Companies Act, 2013.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
11. Which of the following cases may be considered as a violation of Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 19?
1. Prohibiting women from opening up a new IT office.
2. Forcing people from certain castes to perform traditional occupations.
3. Denial of general information regarding the administration of government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
12. Which of the following states have been the former union territories?
1. Himachal Pradesh
2. Manipur
3. Haryana
4. Tripura
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
13. Which of the following term in the Preamble best describes the notion that 'The people of India should behave as if they are members of the same family'?
14. Consider the following statements in the context of constitutional provisions of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC):
1. The Constitution of India specifies the strength of UPSC.
2. Constitution authorizes President of India to determine the conditions service of UPSC chairman and members.
3. The grounds of removal and manner of removal are specified in the constitution.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
15. Anthurium plant often mentioned in the news is a
16. Consider the following statements regarding prerogative writs:
1. Writs can be issued against private and public authorities.
2. High Courts have a wider writ jurisdiction than that of the Supreme Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
17. Consider the following statements:
1. The office of the Attorney General is created by the Constitution of India.
2. The Attorney General is barred from private legal practice.
3. The Attorney General holds the office during the pleasure of the President.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
18. Consider the following statements regarding Article 13 of the Indian Constitution:
1. The power of judicial review of the Supreme Court and High court is derived from it.
2. Article 13 exempts all Constitutional Amendment acts from Judicial Review.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
19. Consider the following statements in the context of the Finance Commission:
1. It is a constitutional body formed under Article 280 of the constitution.
2. The constitution specifies the qualifications of members of the commission.
3. Finance Commission is the final authority to certify the net proceeds of the taxes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
20. Which of the following provisions of the Constitution reveal the secular character of the Indian State?
1. Preamble
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
4. Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
21. Which of the following is/are the features of Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
1. They are absolute and sacrosanct.
2. They are available against the arbitrary action of state only.
3. They are enforceable only in the High Courts and the Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
22. Consider the following statements in the context of the National Commission for Women (NCW):
1. It is a non-statutory body under the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
2. Only a woman can be the chairperson of the National Commission for Women.
3. It can fund the litigation involving issues affecting a large body of women.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
23. Consider the following provisions in Directive Principles of State Policy:
1. To secure opportunities for healthy development of children.
2. To promote equal justice and provide free legal aid to the poor.
3. To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.
4. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife.
Which of the above-given provisions were added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976?
24. The Supreme Court is bound to declare a law as invalid if it violates:
1. Fundamental Rights
2. Directive Principles of State Policy
3. Fundamental Duties
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
25. Which among the following is special the special feature that distinguishes a pressure group from a political party?
26. Which of the following can be included in the definition of “State” used in different provisions concerning the fundamental rights?
1. Public Sector Banks
2. Electricity Boards
3. District Planning Boards
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
27. In the context of the Constitution and Polity of a country, which of the following is/are correct?
1. A Constitution determines the relationship among people living in a territory and also the relationship between the people and government.
2. A country that has a Constitution may not necessarily be democratic.
3. A constitution lays down limits on the powers of the government.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
28. Which of the following provisions were part of the Government of India Act of 1919?
1. It provided for the establishment of a public service commission.
2. It introduced direct elections in the country for the first time.
3. It 1ntroduced a system of communal representation for depressed classes.
4. It provided the dyarchy scheme of governance in the provinces.
Select the correct answer using the code given below
29. Which of the following cultural and educational rights are guaranteed by the constitution for the protection of the interest of minorities?
1. Right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
2. Right to conserve language, script, or culture of their own.
3. Right to impart education to their children in their own language.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
30. The idea of a Constituent Assembly of India was first put forward by: