1. Who had created the office of Collector at the district level? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

2. The 73rd Amendment Act is not applicable to which of the following states? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

3. Which one of the following statements is incorrect about the functions of Finance Commission? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

4. The team appointed for the study of Community Project and Natural Extension Services in known as (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

5. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below the list: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

6. Which of the following is not Electoral Reforms Committees? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

7. In case of declaration of Financial Emergency in India .. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

8. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

Assertion (A): Secularism is a basic feature of the Constitution of India in the sense that state should be neutral to the different religions

Reason (R): One of the Directive Principles of States Policy states that it will be a part of the duty of the state to improve the breeds of the cattle and stop the slaughter of cows and calves.

In the context of the above two statements one of the following is correct:

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9. Consider the following statements and select the correct answer by using the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(1)   A Bill returned by the President for reconsideration does not lapse on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha

(2)   A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in Rajya Sabha on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha does not lapse

(3)   A Bill under consideration of the Lok Sabha lapses when the Lok Sabha is dissolved

(4)   A Bill originating in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Shabha and which is still pending in the Rajya Sabha does not lapse

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10. Which of the following group constituted the State Reorganization Commission? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

11. The Constitution of India does not mention post of: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

12. One of the following statements is incorrect: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

13. Fundamental Rights guaranteed in the Indian Constitution can be suspended by: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

14. In case the office of both the Speaker and the Dy. Speaker of the Lok Sabha become vacant, who will preside over the meeting of the House? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

15. Criterion for regional party to be recognized as a national party is: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

16. In which of the following states the principle of equal representation to Upper House is not followed? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

17. Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER III)

Assertion (A): Judicial Review was not there in the American Constitution when it was drafted.

Reason (R): In America Judicial Review began with the case of Marbury Vs Medison.

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18. Which one of the following constitutional amendments changed the method of the election of the US Senate from indirect to direct to combat electoral corruption in 1913? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

19. Select the correct code about the Jurisdiction of the Central Vigilance Commission. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(i) All employees of the Central Government

(ii) Employees in the Public Undertaking

(iii) Corporate bodies and other organisation within the executive power of Central Government

(iv) Delhi Municipal Corporation

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20. The Structural Theory of organisation manifests four features. Which one of the following is incorrect? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

21. The Supreme Court of India declares by issuing a writ that the respondent was not entitled to an office he was holding or a privilege he was exercising. Which writ is that? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

22. Which of these did the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India, try to inject into the working of urban and local bodies? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(1)   Bringing about uniformity in the structure of local governments throughout the country

(2)   Ensuring regular and rational flow of funds from the state's revenue

(3)   Having property elected governments at regular intervals

(4)   Having single unified authority for the city's management and development

Which of the following is/are correct?

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23. In which of the following House/ Houses are the seats not reserved for SC/ST? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(1)   The Lok Sabha

(2)   The Rajya Sabha

(3)   The Vidhan Parishad

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

24. Is one of the following statements related to the Government of India Act, 1919 incorrect? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

25. Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution authorizes the President of India to suspend the Fundamental Right? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

26. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): There has been a growing demand for review of centre-state relationship.

Reason (R): The states have no adequate resources to take up development projects.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct.

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27. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R): (MAHARASHTRA SET 2016 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): Any Individual affected due to violation of any of the Directive Principles of State Policy cannot move the court.

Reason (R): The Directive Principles are not justifiable.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct.

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28. Who designed the First Indian Voting Machine? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

29. Select the correct answer by using the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(a)   Historical background of the state has influenced its politics

(b)   Historical symbols have played important role in state politics

(c)   Political parties do not have any social base at the regional level

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30. Which of the following statements are correct? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(a)   A ward committee differs from a sub-council

(b)   The object of a ward committee is to enhance participatory democracy in local government

(c)   The council may not dissolve a ward committee if it fails to fulfil its object

Select the correct options from the following codes:

31. The 6th schedule of the Constitution lays down special provisions for the protection of the interests and cultural identities of the hilly tribes of the north. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

32. Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

33. The National Development Council was established in (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

34. Who was the first Election Commissioner of India? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

35. The Lok Sabha elections of .... were the 'Mid-term Election'. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

36. What is the percentage of seats reserved for women in Panchayati Raj Institustions after the 73rd Constitutional Amendment? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

37. Which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution deals with powers and functions of the Indian President? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER III)

38. If a new All India Service is to be created, which of the following would be the first step in the process? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

39. Which one of the following is not a federal feature of the Indian Constitution? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

40. The term of office of the Governor is as under: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

41. Ministers in the union cabinet are appointed by: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

42. Select from the following statements the correct code about the Estimate Committee: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(i) The members are elected according to the system of proportional representation by single transferable vote

(ii) The chairman of the committee is nominated by the speaker

(iii) All members are from the Lok Sabha

(iv) The ministers cannot be appointed in the committee

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43. Which of the following Prime Minister is observed as PM by nomination? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

44. In international relations which one of the following is regarded as chief spokesman of the country? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

45. The 73rd Amendment Act envisages which of the following: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

46. Which one of the statements is true about state legislature? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

47. Which of the following functionary in the constitution is not a figurehead but is the embodiment of the ultimate authority of the Constitution? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

48. The appointment of the chief minister falls within the discretionary powers of the which of the following? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

49. Advocate General is appointed and holds office during the pleasure of which one of the constitutional functionaries? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

50. Which one of the statements is true about cabinet? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

51. Who of this following made this statement?  (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

"Third world countries must struggle to solve economic, social, political and cultural problems all at the same time to attain a level of development"

52. The Cabinet Mission Plan consisted of how many members? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

53. Under which of the following Acts, the system of dyarchy was introduced in the provinces? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

54. A Public Service Commission for Union Government and one for each of the federating units was provided which one of the following? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

55. The Simla Conference to arrive at a negotiated settlement for the Indian problem was convened by: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2017 PAPER II)

56. Which of the following imposes limitations on the supremacy of the Parliament in India? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

57. On whose recommendations was the Constituent Assembly formed? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

58. When was fundamental duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

59. Which Article of the Indian Constitution describes India as a ‘Union of States’. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

60. Sarkaria Commission submitted its report on _________ date. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

61. Choose the incorrect sentence: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER III)

62. Which one of the following national political party was instrumental in introducing economic development programme i.e., Zamindari abolition, land reforms, cooperative farming and compulsory primary education etc. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

63. Which one of the following statements is correct? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

64. Which one of the following statements is correct? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

65. What is reason of recent conflict between executive and judiciary? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

66. Which of the following statements is correct? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

67. Which of the following is the correct description of India’s federal system? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

68. The scrutiny of the expenditure of the government by the Public Accounts Committee is effective. Which of the following is its correct reason for the same? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

69. Give the correct answer by using the codes given below: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): Narendra Modi has more power.

Reason (R): Narendra Modi is the Prime Minister of India.

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70. The most essential feature of Federal Government is: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2018 PAPER II)

71. In which Article right to education is incorporated? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

72. Major challenges faced by urban local governance bodies in India are: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

(a)   Financial crunch

(b)   Low level of citizens participation in local bodies

(c)   Privatization of public services

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73. Article 243 I of the Indian Constitution provides for the constitution of: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

74. Functions discharged by the Panchayat Raj Institutions fall under: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

75. Which Article of the Constitution envisages a Supreme Court? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

76. According to the Constitution, the President of India works on the aid and advice of: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

77. The following word was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

78. The Council of Ministers hold office: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

79. Which of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

80. Supremacy of the Constitution means: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

81. The President of India addresses both the Houses of Parliament assembled together: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

82. The Joint Session of the Parliament is chaired by the: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

83. Article 1 of the Indian Constitution describes India as the: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

84. Which of the following is not a Union Territory? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

85. The leader of the opposition in the 16th Lok Sabha was: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

86. Frequent use or misuse of Article _________  has caused rift in Centre-State Relations. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2019 PAPER II)

87. The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Policy of 2009 does not provide for: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

88. Legislative control over Indian public administration is in form of : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

89. Which one of the following is not a means of popular control over public administration in India ? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

90. Judiciary ensures accountability of administration through: (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(a)   Curbing arbitrariness of administrative agencies

(b)   Safeguarding the rights and liberty of the citizens

(c)   Declaring ultra vires the acts of administration if they exceed their jurisdiction

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91. The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog is : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

92. The idea of the basic structure of the Constitution was discussed in the : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

93. National Human Rights Commission(NHRC) was established in the year _________. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

94. UPSC does not recruit candidates by the following method : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

95. Political parties were mentioned in the Constitution first by the __________ Amendment. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

96. Decentralization of power to Rural and Urban Local Self Government Institutions is done through the following schedules in the Constitution : (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

97. _____­­­­__was the Speaker of 16thLok Sabha. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

98. Which of the following patterns of representation is not provided for in the Indian Constitution? (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

99. Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President are part of _______of India. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)

100. Preamble of the Indian Constitution is written in the name of ___________  India. (MAHARASHTRA SET 2020 PAPER II)