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Jammu and Kashmir SET Unit 7: Political Institutions in India

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1. The four North Eastern states: Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh share a common high court. This High Court is located at which place? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

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2. Consider the following statements regarding the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(i) The 88th Constitutional Amendment Act provided for a separate National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

(ii)  As per Article 338A, the Commission shall consist of a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and three other members.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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3. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Anti-Defection? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(i) Anti-Defection Law was added by 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act.

(ii) The anti-defection law is intended to strengthen the fabric of Indian Parliamentary Democracy.

(iii) Disqualification on ground of defection, the decision of speaker/ chairman is final and not subject to judicial review.

Choose the correct option:

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4. Which commission among the following has not been setup by the Act of Parliament? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

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5. Which one among the following is not a feature of the 'First Past the Post System' of Elections? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

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6. Who among the following was the member of the Drafting Committee of Constituent Assembly of India? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

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7. Consider the following facts about Comptroller and Auditor General of India: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(i) He is appointed by the Prime Minister of India

(ii) Article 148 is associated with the office of Comptroller and Auditor General of India.

(iii) The reports of CAG are submitted to Parliament of India

(iv) CAG conducts audits of the government accounts.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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8. Which of the following Committees dealt with electoral reforms? Select the correct answer using codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022) 

i. Dinesh Goswami Committee

ii. Tarkunde Committee

iii. Indrajit Gupta Committee

iv. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee noite

Codes:

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9. On which of the following subjects Rajya Sabha has more power than the Lok Sabha? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022) 

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10. Consider the following statements with respect to Panchayati Raj Institution. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act enshrined Part IX in the Constitution.

2. All members in Gram Sabha are directly elected.

3. Panchayat elections are conducted by Election Commission of India.

4. One-third seats are reserved for women including office of Chairperson.

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11. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): Chairman of Rajya Sabha does not preside over joint sitting of Parliament.

Reason (R): He is not a member of either house of Parliament.

Codes:

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12. Consider the following statements regarding the provisions of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and choose the correct response from the codes given below. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

1. The concept of PIL originated in India.

2. Justice V.R. Krishna lyer and Justice P.N. Bhagwati were pioneers of PIL in India.

3. PIL is mentioned in the Constitution of India.

4. Principle of 'locus standi' is relaxed in this.

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13. Which of the following Article has the provisions of Right to Education in Constitution? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

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14. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022) 

Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): Central Information Commission is an independent constitutional body.

Reason (R): It is constituted under the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005.

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15. The power of judicial review means (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

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16. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): The rule-making power of the Supreme Court is not subject to any law made by the Parliament of India.

Reason (R): Only an impartial and Independent judiciary can protect the rights of the individual without fear or favour.

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17. Which of the following Veto Power over legislative bills is not enjoyed by Indian President? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

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18. The Constituent Assembly of India was established on the recommendation of which of the following? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

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19. Consider the following budgetary control exercised by legislature over executive. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

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20. Name the first Lt. Governor of U.T. of Jammu and Kashmir in post 5 Aug. 2019. (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

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21. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the supreme audit institution of India. Identify the correct statement about the CAG: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(i) Office of CAG is established under Article 148 of the Constitution of India.

(ii) In 1971, the Union Government enacted the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (Duties, Powers and Conditions of Service) Act, 1971.

(iii) Term of the office of CAG is 5 years.

(iv) The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President of India.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

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22. A Governor (India) is a constitutional head of a state of India. Identify the correct statement about Governor of state: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

(i) Governor is appointed by the President of India.

(ii) Governors exist in the states, while lieutenant governors and administrators exist at district level.

(iii)  A Governor acts as the constitutional head and takes all his decisions based on the advice of chief minister and his council of ministers

(iv) Article 157 and Article 158 of the Constitution of India specify eligibility requirements for the post of govermor.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

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23. Identify the incorrect statement about the Supreme Court of India; (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

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24. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion(a): The Preamble to the Constitution of India presents the principles of the Constitution

Reason (r): The Preamble indicates the sources of authority which is the 'people' of India.

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25. Identify the incorrect statement about GST, launched in 2017: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

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26. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion (a): There shall be a High Court in each state under Article 212 of the Indian Constitution.

Reason (r): Parliament of India has the power to establish a common High Court for two or more states.

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27. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion (a): The Parliament of India consists of two houses, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.

Reason (r): The Lok Sabha is the lower house, and its members are directly elected by the people.

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28. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion (a): The President of India is indirectly elected by the people.

Reason (r): The President is the head of the state and represents the will of the people..

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29. 'The National Commission for Minorities' is a statutory body created under: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

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30. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (a) and the other labelled as Reason (r). Read the statements and choose the correct answer from the code given below: (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET October 2023)

Assertion (a): Judicial activism can lead to judicial overreach and undermine the principle of judicial restraint.

Reason (r): It allows the judiciary to go beyond its constitutional role and make policy decisions best left to the elected branches of government.

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