Karnataka SET Unit 7: Political Institutions in India Part I

Created by

Dr. S. H. Sarkar

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1. A joint Public Service Commission can be created in India by: (KERALA SET 2022 JANUARY)

A) an order of the President

B) an Act of Parliament

C) a resolution of Rajya Sabha

D) a resolution of the concerned Legislatures

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2. Assertion (A): Indians federation is also called as 'asymmetric federation'.

Reason (R): Asymmetric relations are expressed in unequal distribution of power relations.

In the context of above two statements, which among the following is correct? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is false (R) is true

(D) Both (A) and (R) are false

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3. Match the following: (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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4. Who is of the view that Constitutional state is one in which the powers of government, the rights of the governed and the relation between the two are adjusted? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) James Bryce

(B) K. C. Wheare

(C) C. F. Strong

(D) Carl J. Fredrich

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5. What are Select Committees? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) Committees of MPs who scrutinise legislation

(B) Committees of special interest groups in the Houses of Parliament

(C) Committees of MPs appointed to keep the work of Government department under review

(D) Official committees appointed to deal with select policy questions

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6. The preamble says that the state in India will assure the dignity of the individual. The Constitution seeks to achieve this object by guaranteeing (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) The right to adequate means of livelihood to each individual

(B) Equal fundamental rights to each citizen

(C) Equal wages for equal work to each individual irrespective of sex

(D) Just and humane conditions for work to each individual

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7. Which of the following statements given below is/are correct? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

a) The Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) was first enforced in the hills of Assam

b) The AFSPA is enforced in regions notified as "disturbed area"

c) Under the provisions of the Act, the Chief Minister of a state can declare the whole state or part of it as 'disturbed area'

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(A) a only

(B) a and b only

(C) a, b and c

(D) b and c only

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8. The name of the Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi islands was changed to Lakshadweep by an Act of Parliament in (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) 1970

(B) 1971

(D) 1973

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9. Which one of the following powers rests exclusively with the Council of State in India? (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER III)

(A) To recommend creation of All India Service

(B) To initiate impeachment against the President

(C) To alter boundaries of the State

(D) To appoint the Attorney General

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10. Satish Chandra Committee was appointed to make recommendations regarding (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Recruitment procedures for civil services in India

(B) Measures to be adopted for checking corruption

(C) Measures to tackle black money

(D) Workers participation in management

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11. One of the following does not constitute the basic structure of Indian Constitution. (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution

(B) Secular and Federal character

(C) Judicial Review

(D) Powers of the Election Commission

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12. A Judge of the High Court can be removed through (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Resolution of the State Assembly with 2/3 majority

(B) The President of India and the Parliament

(C) The Chief Justice of India

(D) The resolution of the Cabinet recommending to the President

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13. Under Rule of Law (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Government functionaries enjoy certain immunities

(B) Different Judicial Courts cannot be established

(C) All persons are liable to be treated on an equal footing

(D) Specific groups and individuals can be excluded from the scope of Judiciary.

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14. Rights given to any person in Indian Constitution are governed by (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Articles 15, 16 and 19

(B) Articles 14, 20 and 21

(C) Articles 32 and 226

(D) Articles 25 to 28

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15. There is a provision under Clause (2) of Art 315 to Constitute a commission on the basis of a request made by two or more States. The commission thus established is (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Union Public Service Commission

(B) National Backward Class Commission

(C) SC and ST Commission

(D) Joint Public Service Commission

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16. Fundamental duties incorporated in Indian Constitution cannot be enforced by writs because (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) Performing one's duty is a voluntary action

(B) They are not included in Part III of the Constitution

(C) Duties cannot be defined

(D) Duties come into conflict with rights

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17. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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18. The office of the Governor-General was for the first time created under (KARNATAKA SET 2014 PAPER II)

(A) The Act of 1909

(B) The Pits India Act of 1784

(C) Indian Council Act of 1861

(D) The Regulating Act of 1773

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19. Addressing the constituent assembly in December 17, 1946 Ambedkar said “I have not the slightest doubt about the future evolution of the social, political and economic structure of this country. I know today we are divided politically, economically and socially... with all this, I am convinced that given time and circumstances nothing in the world will prevent this country from becoming one, and with our caste and creeds I have not the slighest hesitation in saying that we shall in some form be united people”. (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

These words of Dr. Ambedkar express his

(A) faith in Indian people is ability to form one Nation

(B) resentment about political and social diversions with their the country

(C) belief that India will be a stronger Nation than any other in the world

(D) firm conviction that caste system an economic inequlity will never die

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20. Justice M.B. Shah Commission is probing into (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) Illegal mining in Karnataka

(B) Illegal mining in Goa

(C) Illegal Sand Mafia in the country

(D) Police excesses in Maoist-infested areas

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21. The First National commission for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes was constituted in the year (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) 1982

(A) 1987

(D) 1992

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22. Which one among the following is a function of the Pro-Tem speaker of the Lok Sabha? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) Conduct of the proceedings of the House in the absence of the Speaker

(B) Swear in the members of the House and hold the charge till a regular Speaker is elected

(C) Give his assent to the bills passed by the house

(D) To check if the election certificates of the house are in order

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23. Who said that Directive Principles are “aimed at furthering the goals of the social revolution by establishing the conditions necessary for its achievement”? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) B. N. Rao

(B) B. R. Ambedkar

(C) M. C. Chagla

(D) Granville Austin

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24. Consider the following statements: Comptroller and Auditor General of India has to submit reports to the concerned authority. Report (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

1) Relating to accounts of the Union and accounts of States are submitted to President of India

2) Relating to accounts of States are submitted to the Governor of the State

3) Relating to accounts of States are submitted to the Union Minister of Finance

Which of the statements given above is correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) 3 only

(D) 1 and 3

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25. Under proportional representation system (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) The minorities get representation in proportion to their strength

(B) Representation is given without any age limit

(C) Representation given to minority groups

(D) Minorities are given more votes than others

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26. The parliament exercises control over council of ministers, the real executive in several ways. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a method of control over executive? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER III)

(A) Supplementary questions

(B) Questions

(C) Adjournment motions

(D) Joint session of the parliament

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27. Two statements are given in the following. One is Assertion (A) another one Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): Election Commission has the ultimate power to recognize the parties as State parties.

Reason (R): Provided parties fulfil conditions such as parties receives six percent of valid votes and returned atleast two members to the Legislative Assembly.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) A is false but (R) is true

(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong

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28. Two statements are given in the following. One is Assertion (A) another one Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): In India social justice invokes substantive concept of justice and unlike procedural justice it deals with background fairness.

Reason (R): India is basically an unequal society with social hierarchies

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) A is false but (R) is true

(D) Both (A) and (R) are wrong

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29. Under which Class and Order of Election Commission that Rastriya Janata Dal was derecognized on National Party? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) 4A of Symbols Order

(B) 6A, 6B Symbols Order

(C) 8A, 8C Order

(D) 4A, 4B Derecognization Order

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30. The power of Supreme Court of India to decide the dispute between the Centre and States falls under (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) appellate jurisdiction

(B) constitutional jurisdiction

(C) advisory jurisdiction

(D) original jurisdiction

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31. The members of the Parliamentary Committee (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) are taken from various groups and parties in Parliament in proportion to their respective strength

(B) are appointed by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister

(C) are appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Speaker

(D) both (B) and (C)

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32. The Amendment made to which Article of the Constitution was struck down by the Supreme Court in 1980? The Amendment sought to give unlimited powers to the Parliament and denied judicial review of Amendments (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) Article 368

(B) Article 357

(C) Article 362

(D) Article 370

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33. The minimum number of members that must be present to hold the meeting of the Lok Sabha is (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) One tenth of the total membership of the House

(B) One fourth of the total membership

(C) 50 percent strength of the Lok Sabha

(D) At least 100 members

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34. Which among the following casts are identified by Sachar Committee among the Muslims? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) Pathan, Sheik, Syed

(B) Ashraf, Ajlafs, Arjals

(C) Sunnis, Shias

(D) Pathans, Ahmadiyas, Bohras

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35. Which of the following is NOT true with regard to bi-cameral legislatures? (KARNATAKA SET 2015 PAPER II)

(A) Bi-cameral legislatures grew out of the need in European countries to represent aristocracy

(B) Bi-cameral legislatures grew out of the need to provide adequate representation to individual states within the federal system of US

(C) Bi-cameral legislatures typically are more efficient than uni-cameral legislatures in their ability to divide up legislation

(D) Bi-cameral legislatures are generally better able than unicameral legislatures to represent variety of interest groups and views

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36. Generally in federal system one of the following subjects is not entrusted to the centre. (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) External affair

(B) Police

(C) Currency and banking

(D) Defence

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37. Which one of the following is a common feature of the Parliamentary and Presidential Executive? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) In both the systems the executive is accountable to the people

(B) The executive is elected for a fixed term

(C) Both have a cabinet which formulates the policy of the country

(D) Both are accountable to the legislature

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38. The IAS training centre which was established in 1947 was originally located at (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) Delhi

(B) Shimla

(C) Hydrabad

(D) Mussoorie

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39. Questions are matching type. Match List I (Constitutional Amendments) with List II (Years)and select the correct answer code. (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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40. Which one of the following Directive Principles was not originally provided for in the Constitution of India? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) Citizen’ s right to an adequate means of livelihood

(B) Free legal aid

(C) Free and compulsory education to children under 14 years of age

(D) Prohibition of the slaughter of cows

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41. Consider the following statements regarding the Swiss type of executive (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

1. Members of the executive participate in the proceedings of the legislature.

2. The executive are elected by the two houses of the legislature at a joint meeting.

3. The members of the executive do not enjoy any fixed tenure.

4. The executive does not quit office even if its policy is not approved by the legislature.

Of the above statements:

(A) 1, 2 and 3 are correct

(B) 2, 3 and 4 are correct

(C) 1, 2 and 4 are correct

(D) 1, 3 and 4 are correct

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42. The merit system of recruitment in Britain was first introduced in the year (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) 1655

(B) 1755

(C) 1854

(D) 1955

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43. The system in which recruitment for higher positions is restricted to persons already in service is known as (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER III)

(A) Indirect recruitment

(B) Promotion

(C) Positive recruitment

(D) Preferential recruitment

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44. Which Indian State had the highest membership representation in the Constituent Assembly of Indian in 1947? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Mysore

(B) Patiala

(C) Travancore

(D) Gwalior

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45. Assertion (A): The District Collector is the most important functionary at the apex of the district administration.

Reason (R): After independence, his role has become increasingly multidimensional.

Codes:

(KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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46. Which of the following is not correct about Finance Commission? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Constituted at the expiration of every fifth year

(B) Recommends the distribution of proceeds of taxes between Centre and States

(C) Consists of a Chairman and four other members

(D) Its advice is binding on the Government

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47. A grant for meeting an unexpected demand is called (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Supplementary Grant

(B) Votes on Account

(C) Votes on Credit

(D) Exceptional Grant

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48. Given below are two statements are labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): The Governor of a State cannot be dismissed by the Chief Minister.

Reason (R): The Governor is not elected.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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49. The interim government which was formed on August 1946 was headed by (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Sardar Vallabhabhai Patel

(B) G.B. Pant

(C) Rajendra Prasad

(D) Jawaharlal Nehru

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50. When did for the first time the Vice President of India act as the President owing to the inability of the President to act? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) June 1960

(B) June 1961

(C) July 1960

(D) June 1959

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51. Assertion (A): Parliamentary system of government is based on the principle of collective responsibility.

Reason (R): Defeat of a bill in the Parliament is not necessarily a sufficient cause for resignation of the ministry.

(KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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52. Who made the observation that The Constitution establishes the Unitary State with subsidiary federal features rather than federal State with subsidiary unitary features? (KARNATAKA SET 2016 PAPER II)

(A) Ivor Jennings

(B) M. V. Pylee

(C) K. C. Wheare

(D) James Madison

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53. Assertion (A): In case of promotion from group B to Group A, the departments have to consult the Public Service Commissions.

Reason (R): Departmental promotion committees are established to handle promotions at the depeartmental level.

Codes:

(KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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54. In India, a special Ministry for Women and Social Welfare was formed at the Centre in the year (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) 1983

(B) 1986

(D) 1981

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55. The Swadeshi Movements started in India during (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) The Champaran Satyagraha of Gandhi

(B) The anti-Bengal partition agitation

(C) The protest against the Rowlatt Act

(D) The first Non-cooperation movement in 1919 - 22

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56. In which case the Supreme Court decided that the confidence of the house in the ministry should be tested on the floor of the house itself? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER III)

(A) B. R. Kapoor v/s State of Tamil Nadu

(B) S. R. Bommai v/s Union of India

(C) Jagdambika Pal v/s Union of India

(D) Shamsher Singh v/s State of Punjab

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57. “National Council of Women” was established in (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) 1958

(B) 1976

(D) 1990

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58. Given below are the two statements one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): The Public Administration is subject to Judicial Control.

Reason (R): Any illegal administrative act can be challenged in the court of law.

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

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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59. The Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill 1968 passed by the Lok Sabha lapsed because (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) Rajya Sabha rejected the bill

(B) President withheld the bill

(C) Joint committee of the two houses rejected the bill

(D) Of the early dissolution of fourth Lok Sabha

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60. Who is the Chairman of the National Commission to review the working of the Constitution? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) M. N. Venkatachalaiah

(B) H. L. Dattu

(C) H. J. Kania

(D) M. P. Sastry

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61. The external affair’s Minister in the first Non-Congress Government at the centre in India was (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) L. K. Advani

(B) Devegowda

(C) Atal Bihari Vajpayee

(D) N. Sanjeeva Reddy

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62. Who is the 20th Chief Election Commissioner of India? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) H. S. Brahma

(B) Syed Nazim Ahammad Zaidi

(C) V. S. Sampath

(D) Quraishi

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63. When did the National Commission for review of working of Constitution submit its final recommendation? (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) March 1, 2002

(B) December 31, 2002

(C) March 31, 2002

(D) December 1, 2002

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64. The term “equal protection of law” used in Article 14, of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) Canada

(B) Britain

(C) USA

(D) Germany

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65. The Chairman of the Finance Commission in India is (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) C. Rangarajan

(B) Raghuram Rajan

(C) Y. V. Reddy

(D) Vijay L. Kelkhar

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66. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): The President of India is the Constitutional head of the State.

Reason (R): All powers are vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

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

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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67. The Central Secretariat Service was approved by the union cabinet in the year (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

(A) 1946

(B) 1947

(D) 1950

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68. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2017 PAPER II)

Assertion (A): The President of India is the constitutional head of the State.

Reason (R): All powers are vested in the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

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

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true (R) is false

(D) (A) false but (R) true

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69. The Right to Information Act in the form of law was passed by Parliament on (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) 15 May, 2004

(B) 15 September, 2004

(C) 15 February, 2005

(D) 15 June, 2005

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70. In ____________ the Union Government of India accepted the recommendation of 14th Finance Commission. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) January 2014

(B) February 2015

(C) January 2016

(D) February 2017

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71. The Fulton Committee was concerned with (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Promotion

(B) Transfer

(C) Recruitment and Training

(D) Personnel Matters

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72. Training by experience is otherwise known as _________ training. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Informal

(B) Short-term

(C) Formal

(D) Background

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73. In the context of the budget, the term guillotine is used with reference to (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Appropriation bill

(B) Finance bill

(C) Charged expenditure

(D) Voting of demands

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74. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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75. Expand the full form of ‘EPIC’. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Electronic Photo Identity Card

(B) Electors Photo Identity Card

(C) Electronic Photo Information Card

(D) Electors Photo Inquiry Card

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76. Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer by using the code given below: (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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77. Writs can be issued for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights by (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) The District Courts

(B) The President

(C) The Supreme Court only

(D) Both the Supreme Court and the High Courts

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78. What is the correct sequence of the stages of the enactment of the budget in India? (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Finance bill, appropriation bill, voting of demands for grants, general discussion

(B) General discussion, appropriation bill, voting of demands for grants, finance bill

(C) General discussion, finance bill, appropriation bill, voting of demands for grants

(D) General discussion, voting of demands for grants, appropriation bill, finance bill

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79. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

Assertion (a): Estimates of income and expenditure should be on cash basis.

Reason (R): All money that the government deals with during the current financial year should be included in estimates.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

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80. _________ is wrongly listed as a short coming of the electoral process in India. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Large number of independent candidates contesting the elections

(B) Encouraging corrupt practices

(C) Growing use of money and muscle power

(D) Large number of regional political parties contesting elections

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81. If a Governor Acts as the Governor of more than one State (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) He gets one and a half time his normal salary

(B) His salary is shared by the concerned States in equal proportion

(C) His salary is paid by the Central Government

(D) His salary is paid by the State where he is incharge

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82. Find out which one of the following statements is correct given in the below: (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) A person can be a member of the Cabinet without being a member of the Council of Ministers

(B) A person can be a member of either Cabinet (or) Council of Ministers

(C) A person who is a member of the Council of Ministers automatically becomes a member of the Cabinet

(D) A person who is a member of the Cabinet is automatically a member of the Council of Ministers

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83. __________ Article of the Constitution prohibits the employment of children below 14 years of age in any factory, mines or other hazardous job. (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Article 24

(B) Article 25

(C) Article 14

(D) Article 18

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84. The position of the Prime Minister of India is superior to the position of the British Prime Minister because (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) The U.K. has a Written Constitution

(B) India has a federal system of Government

(C) His office has been created by the Indian Constitution

(D) India has multi-party system

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85. A bill is considered as a money bill if it involves (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Regulation of any tax by a local authority

(B) Regulation of borrowing of money by the Union (or) State Government

(C) The imposition of penalties

(D) Non-receipt of money from the centre

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86. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

Assertion (a): The 89th Amendment is a step towards co-operative federalism

Reason (R): The X Finance Commission has recommended the concept of a single divisible tax pool.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

(D) Both are incorrect

87 / 100

87. During whose term the discussion on ‘Committed Judiciary’ started? (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) V. P. Singh

(B) A. B. Vajpayee

(C) Mrs. Indira Gandhi

(D) Charan Singh

88 / 100

88. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

Assertion (a): The Judiciary is the most important organ of the Government.

Reason (R): After the adoption of the Indian Constitution, a democratic process has been in operation in the country.

In the context of the above statements, which of the following is true?

(A) Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are correct, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is correct, but (R) is not correct

(D) (R) is correct, but (A) is not correct

89 / 100

89. Match List - I with List – II and select the correct answer using the code given below: (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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90. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act is not applicable to which of the States listed below? (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Nagaland and Meghalaya, Mizoram

(B) Nagaland and Mizoram

(C) Mizoram, Nagaland and Jammu and Kashmir

(D) Jammu and Kashmir and Mizoram

91 / 100

91. The Governor who dismissed the PDP-BJP Coalition Government in Jammu and Kashmir is (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) Satyendra Pal

(B) Satyanarayana

(C) Satya Pal Malik

(D) Satyendra Ghosh

92 / 100

92. The X Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) The National Flag

(B) The Administration of Union Territories

(C) Disqualification on grounds of defection

(D) Privileges of Minorities

93 / 100

93. Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other labeled as Reason (R). (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

Assertion (a): The Indian Constitution recognises the supremacy of Judiciary.

Reason (R): The question as to what constitutes a reasonable restriction on fundamental rights is to be determined by the courts of law.

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

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

94 / 100

94. Match List - I with List – II and choose the correct answer from the code given below. (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

95 / 100

95. Which Commission stated that “Financial Administration is at the core of the modern Government”? (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) R. S. Sarkaria Commission

(B) L. M. Singhvi Commission

(C) Lee Commission

(D) Hoover Commission

96 / 100

96. The Indian Parliament exercises control on the audit of the budget through (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Estimate Committee

(B) Privilege Committee

(C) Public Accounts Committee

(D) Audit Review Committee

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97. The agenda of 16th National Integration Council was (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Communal violence

(B) Corruption

(C) Environmental problems

(D) Committed Bureaucracy

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98. Prime Minister acts as a channel of communication between the President of India and the Council of Ministers is provided by which Article? (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Art. 70

(B) Art. 73

(C) Art. 78

(D) Art. 75

99 / 100

99. Judicial review in India is based on (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Procedure established by law

(B) Due process of law

(C) Rule of law

(D) Precedents and conventions

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100. According to Election Commission of India, a national party to be recognised must get minimum of 6% of valid votes registered in any _______ during Lok Sabha/Assembly elections. (KARNATAKA SET 2020 PAPER II)

(A) Four or more states

(B) 8% of the total valid votes

(C) Two or three states

(D) Three states

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