1. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the official languages? (PUMDET 2024)

2. What was the objective of the Sarkaria Commission? (PUMDET 2024)

3. Which of the following resolution cannot be initiated by the Rajya Sabha? (PUMDET 2024)

4. Which part of the Indian Constitution sums up its philosophy? (PUMDET 2024)

5. Which article mentions the procedures of amendment to the Constitution of India? (PUMDET 2024)

6. Which of the following state has a bicameral legislature? (PUMDET 2024)

7. The members of the Public Accounts Committee in the Indian Parliament is elected by the principle of (PUMDET 2024)

8. Who rules in the case of the President's Rule in a State? (PUMDET 2024)

9. Who appoints the Lokpal in India? (PUMDET 2024)

10. Identify the oldest department under GOI: (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

11. The second Administrative Reforms Commission was appointed by the GOI in (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

12. The Sardar Swaran Singh Committee’s advice on Fundamental Duties: (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

a) Parliament may regulate punishment on non-compliance

b) Such law cannot be questioned by court

c) It should be a fundamental duty to pay taxes

d) None of these

13. Choose the correct statements relating to the VII^th schedule. (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

a) The 3 lists exhaustively enumerate on all possible subjects.

b) The courts interpret the scope of the power’s liberally.

c) The scope for application of residuary powers is very strong.

d) Legislative powers cannot be expanded in any other way.

14. Which statements relating to the Cabinet secretariat are correct? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

a) The Portfolio system of Lord Canning was its predecessor.

b) It is responsible for the general administration of parliament.

c) It monitors in to Ministerial coordination

d) Tries to balance between new and old policy initiatives.

15. Match List Ι with List ΙΙ: (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

16. Which movement was planned as a co-stage programme at the Andhra PCC? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

17. Who coined the term “Composite Patriotism”? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

18. Match the year with the event: (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

19. In which session of the congress was participation in elections resolved: (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

20. Identify the speaker: “The congress conducted itself on the complacent assumption that all Indians profess the same religion, speak the same language, have the same way of life.”  (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2018)

21. Which Prime Minister of India was associated with Garibi Hatao slogan? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

22. The number of the Nominated Members in Rajya Sabha is (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

23. Which issue was associated with the Mandal Commission? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

24. In which year the first general election was held in India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

25. Who among the following was not the Prime Minister of India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

26. Which article of the Constitution of India contains the list of Fundamental Duties? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

27. Which article of Indian constitution is related to Jammu & Kashmir? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

28. By which amendment act the Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

29. By which amendment act the terms "Socialist" and "Secular" were added to the Preamble of the constitution of India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

30. Who is the chairman of the Rajya Sabha? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

31. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

32. Which of the following acts has influenced most the making of the Constitution of India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

33. Who among the following was a "Moderate" leader? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

34. Who wrote Poverty and Un-British Rule in India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2019)

35. Which statements are correct in the following?  (PUBDET 2023)

(i) The concept of Judicial review serves the purpose of social justice.

(ii) Judicial review can lead to judicial activism.

(iii) It is against the ethos of the Constitution.

(iv) Article 13 and 32 help to protect the spirit of judicial review.

36. What are the powers of the Governor of a State? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

(i) Possesses executive, legislative and judicial powers analogous to the president.

(ii) He has to act according to the advice, of the Council of Ministers always.

(iii) He has the power to appoint and remove the members of the state public commission.

(iv) Has the power to distribute portfolios.

37. The Indian president’s Veto power is a Combination of: (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

(i) Pocket Veto

(ii) Absolute Veto

(iii) Suspensive Veto

(iv) Qualified Veto

38. Which Constitutional amendment incorporated the provision for fundamental Duties? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

39. Which statements are correct about the preamble of Indian Constitution? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

(i) It explains the fundamental values of Indian Constitution.

(ii) It can be amended.

(iii) It does not contain laws enforceable in a court.

(iv) It has tremendous political significance.

40. Which of the following is not the feature of Indian Constitution? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

41. Which Article explains the original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

42. Which articles of Indian Constitution guarantee Right to Equality? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

43. By which Amendment Act the terms “Socialist” and “Secular” were added to the Preamble to the Constitution of India? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

44. The 74th Amendment Act was passed in the year (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

45. Under ___________, the Parliament is empowered to make laws on any item included in the state list. (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2023 Paper IV)

46. What did Mandal Commission recommend? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

47. Which condition is called as Hung Parliament? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

48. Which of the following statements are true about Centre-State relations? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

(1) During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) the Centre can give direction to a State on any matter.

(2) During the proclamation of emergency (Article 352) President can modify the constitutional distribution of revenues between the Centre & the States.

49. Which of the following is not within the purview of the Election Commission? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

50. Read the following text and answer question no. 13-17.

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a

SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:

JUSTICE..........;

LIBERTY of...........;

EQUALITY-------------;

and to promote among them all

FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;

IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this ............X........... do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.

What does 'X' here refer to? (Presidency University Bachelor Degree Entrance Test 2017)

51. Which of the following are quasi-judicial bodies? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

(1) Finance Commission

(2) Central Vigilance Commission

(3) National Human Rights Commission

(4) Central Information Commission

(5) Competition Commission of India

(6) Union Public Service Commission

(7) National Commission for SCs

52. The 'Council of Ministers' does NOT consist of (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

(1) Deputy Ministers.

(2) Parliamentary Secretaries.

(3) Deputy Chairman-Planning Commission.

53. Article 21 declares that 'No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law'. The protection under article 21 is (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

54. Which one of the following does NOT belong to disqualifications for the Parliament membership? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

55. The theory of 'Anushilan' or the concept of practice was developed by (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

56. Which one of the following statements is correct?  (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

57. Which of the following Gandhian Principles are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?  (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

58. Match List I with List II (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

59. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R):

Assertion (A): The Constitution of India provides the appointment of a Governor for a State for a period of five years.

Reason (R): The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President.

In the context of the above statements which one of the following is correct? (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

60. Select the incorrect answer with respect to the National Commission for Backward Classes. (PUMDET 2019) 

61. Identify correctly the mandate of the National Commission for Child Rights. (PUMDET 2019) 

The Commission's Mandate is to ensure that all provide economic relief to poor families

1. Laws, Policies, Programmes, and Administrative Mechanisms are in consonance with the Child rights perspective

2. the Child is defined as a person in the 0 to 18 years age group.

3.  provide shelter to orphans

4. provide economic relief to poor families

62. Who among the following does not have voting rights in a Municipality? (PUMDET 2019) 

63. Whom did Subhash Chandra Bose defeat for the Congress Presidency in 1939? (PUMDET 2019) 

64. Choose the correct answer. The Railway Board  (PUMDET 2019) 

65. Who wrote the biographies of Mazzini, Garibaldi, Shivaji and Sri Krishna? (PUMDET 2019) 

66. Identify correctly the duty of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG): (PUMDET 2019) 

67. Who said, Phule's thought represented the "fulfilment of the renaissance desire for social transformation along revolutionary lines"?  (PUMDET 2019)