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This section includes 2618 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2401. |
The Union Executive of India consists of: |
| A. | The President; Vice-President, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Council of Ministers |
| B. | The President, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha Speaker and the Prime Minister |
| C. | The President and the Council of Ministers only |
| D. | The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only |
| Answer» D. The President, Vice-President and the Council of Ministers only | |
| 2402. |
Which one of the following is directly related to the Appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India? |
| A. | Appeals made in civil, criminal and constitutional cases |
| B. | Appeals made in constitutional cases only |
| C. | Adjudication of disputes between the Union and the States |
| D. | Adjudication of disputes between the States |
| Answer» B. Appeals made in constitutional cases only | |
| 2403. |
Assertion (A): The Supreme Court of India is bound by its own judgements. Reason (R): The highest court binds all subordinate courts by its own judgements. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually 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 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2404. |
What is the correct chronological sequence of the following advisory opinions given by the Supreme Court under Article 143 of the Constitution of India? [a] Delhi Laws Act [b] Berubari Union [c] Sea Customs Act [d] Special Courts Bill Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| B. | 2, 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4, 1 |
| D. | 2, 4, 3, 1 |
| Answer» B. 2, 1, 3, 4 | |
| 2405. |
The Supreme Court of India is different from its counterpart in the U.S.A.: |
| A. | In its role as the guardian of the Constitution |
| B. | In its advisory role |
| C. | In its role as the supreme authority in the judicial field in the country |
| D. | In its writ jurisdiction |
| Answer» C. In its role as the supreme authority in the judicial field in the country | |
| 2406. |
Assertion (A): Judicial Review is a process to restrain the executive or the legislature from exercising power which may not be sanctioned by the Constitution. Reason (R): The source of the power of judicial review is Article 13 of the Constitution. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually 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 |
| Answer» C. A is true but R is false | |
| 2407. |
Consider the following statements: 1. A retired Supreme Court Judge cannot act as a Judge of the Supreme Court even for a temporary period. 2. A High Court Judge may be appointed as an ad hoc Judge of the Supreme Court for a temporary period. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 2408. |
Judicial Activism implies 1. Judiciary in action 2. Judiciary in inter vention |
| A. | Only 1 is correct, |
| B. | Only 2 is correct. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are correct, |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is correct. | |
| 2409. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code. 1. The Governor can seek the opinion of the High Court on any substantial question of law and fact. 2. The Supreme Court cannot refuse to give opinion to the President when sought for. |
| A. | Only 1 is correct, |
| B. | Only 2 is correct. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are correct, |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are correct, | |
| 2410. |
Which of I the following statements about Indian Judiciary is not correct? |
| A. | The Constitution of India has not provided for double system of courts as in the United States |
| B. | The organization of the subordinate judiciary in India varies slightly from State to State |
| C. | Every State in India has separate High Court |
| D. | The Supreme Court has issued direction to constitute an All India Judicial Service to bring about uniformity in designation of officers in criminal and civil side |
| Answer» D. The Supreme Court has issued direction to constitute an All India Judicial Service to bring about uniformity in designation of officers in criminal and civil side | |
| 2411. |
With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct? |
| A. | A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit. |
| B. | One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman |
| C. | The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs. |
| D. | A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the State Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general. |
| Answer» D. A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the State Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general. | |
| 2412. |
In Indian constitution the power to issue a writ of 'Habeas corpus' is vested only in- |
| A. | The Supreme Court |
| B. | The High Court |
| C. | The Supreme Court and the High Court |
| D. | Lower Courts |
| Answer» D. Lower Courts | |
| 2413. |
Which of the following is directly related to the appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India? |
| A. | Appeals made in civil criminal and Constitutional cases |
| B. | Appeals made in Constitutional cases |
| C. | Adjudication of disputes between the Union and the states |
| D. | Adjudication of disputes between states |
| Answer» C. Adjudication of disputes between the Union and the states | |
| 2414. |
The Chief Justice of a High Court is appointed by the President after consultation with 1. the Chief Justice of India 2. the Governor of the state 3. the Chief Minister of the state Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2415. |
The Vice-President of India may be removed from his office by |
| A. | Impeachment |
| B. | A resolution passed by Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha with a two-thirds majority |
| C. | A resolution passed with a two-thirds majority in a joint session of Parliament |
| D. | A resolution passed by Rajya Sabha with simple majority and agreed to by a majority members of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2416. |
The Parliamentary form of government becomes Prime Ministerial when |
| A. | The Prime Ministers is first among the equals. |
| B. | He is a moon among the less shining stars. |
| C. | He is neither (a) nor (b). |
| D. | He is leader of the Parliament. |
| Answer» C. He is neither (a) nor (b). | |
| 2417. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. The President can return any bill to the originating House for reconsideration. 2. The President has to give assent to the money bill, for he can-not refuse his assent to it. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 2418. |
Who among the following occupied the office of the president for |
| A. | Dr. S. Radhakrishnan |
| B. | Dr. Rajendra Prasad |
| C. | Dr. Zakir Hussain |
| D. | Dr. S.D. Sharma |
| Answer» C. Dr. Zakir Hussain | |
| 2419. |
Which of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India? Select the code with the correct statement or statements. 1. The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament. 2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses. |
| A. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| B. | Both 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 alone |
| D. | 2 alone |
| Answer» C. 1 alone | |
| 2420. |
Study the following statements and choose correct statements: 1. The Prime Minister is appointed by the President in India. 2. The President is appointed by the Lok Sabha in India. Codes: |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. 2 is true but 1 is false. | |
| 2421. |
For which of the following did the President exercise his veto for the first time? |
| A. | The Indian Post office (Amendment Bill) |
| B. | The Hindu Code Bill |
| C. | The Dowry Prohibition Bill |
| D. | The PEPSU Appropriation Bill |
| Answer» B. The Hindu Code Bill | |
| 2422. |
One of the following is true with regard to the Vice-President of India. Which one is it? |
| A. | The Vice-President is a member of the Council of State and, like any other member, represents some state. |
| B. | He is elected by the Council of States from among its members. |
| C. | Though elected for a period of five years, the Vice-President remains in office till the new Vice-President enters his office. |
| D. | The Vice-President occupies the office of the President till the remaining period if the latter resigns from office of the President. |
| Answer» D. The Vice-President occupies the office of the President till the remaining period if the latter resigns from office of the President. | |
| 2423. |
The electoral college which is to elect the President consists of: |
| A. | All the elected members of the Parliament together with those of the state assemblies of all the states |
| B. | All elected by the people of India |
| C. | All members of the Parliament and the state legislatures |
| D. | All the Indians living in India and abroad |
| Answer» B. All elected by the people of India | |
| 2424. |
Which one of the following is true with regard to India's parliamentary system? |
| A. | It is more responsible than responsive. |
| B. | It is more responsive than responsible. |
| C. | It is neither responsive nor responsible. |
| D. | It is both responsible and responsive. |
| Answer» B. It is more responsive than responsible. | |
| 2425. |
Who among the following, is responsible for protecting the Constitution? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | President |
| C. | The Chief Justice of India |
| D. | The Supreme Court of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2426. |
Who makes the type of recommendations required for the declaration of emergency under Article 352? Select the correct code. 1. A verbal resolution by the union cabinet 2. A formal written recommendation by the Council of Ministers |
| A. | 1 is correct, 2 is false. |
| B. | 2 is correct, 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 2427. |
Who, among the following, wields the real power of the Union Government of India? |
| A. | The Council of Ministers in India |
| B. | The Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister as its head |
| C. | The Council of Ministers the President with head |
| D. | All the ministers collectively |
| Answer» C. The Council of Ministers the President with head | |
| 2428. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Vice President may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Council of States and agreed to by the House of the Peoples. 2. An election to the fill the vacancy caused by expiration of the term of office of the Vice President shall be held before the expiration of the term. 3. Not with standing the expiration of his term, the Vice President shall continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2, 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1 and 2 | |
| 2429. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Vice-President presides over the meetings of the Rajya Sabha 2. He is elected by Council of States |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false. |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 2430. |
The Presidential electoral college consists of: |
| A. | All the members of the Parliament |
| B. | All the members of the legislature |
| C. | Only the elected members of the legislative assemblies and of Parliament |
| D. | All the members of the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. All the members of the Lok Sabha | |
| 2431. |
The Council of States could be dissoluble |
| A. | After two years |
| B. | After four years |
| C. | After six years |
| D. | Never |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2432. |
Which of the following Constitutional Amendment Acts included Part XIV-A (entitled as 'Tribunals') in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | 42nd Amendment Act |
| B. | 44th Amendment Act |
| C. | 47th Amendment Act |
| D. | 49th Amendment Act |
| Answer» B. 44th Amendment Act | |
| 2433. |
The Central Administrative Tribunal was set up on the recommendation of: |
| A. | The Ministry of Law and Justice |
| B. | The Administrative Reforms Commission |
| C. | The Law Commission |
| D. | The Sarkaria Commission |
| Answer» C. The Law Commission | |
| 2434. |
The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 provides for the creation of: 1. National Human Rights Commission 2. State Human Rights Commission 3. Joint State Human Rights Commission 4. Human Rights Courts Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 2435. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The personnel of the All-India Services serve in the Central Government, Union Territories and States. 2. They bring a national perspective to their jobs. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2436. |
Witch among the following is empowered to create more All-India Services? |
| A. | Rajya Sabha |
| B. | Union Parliament |
| C. | Lok Sabha |
| D. | Union Cabinet |
| Answer» C. Lok Sabha | |
| 2437. |
Which one of the following is a Central Service? |
| A. | Educational Service |
| B. | Agricultural Service |
| C. | Overseas Communication Service |
| D. | Cooperative Service |
| Answer» D. Cooperative Service | |
| 2438. |
Who among the following called Prime Minister as "the captain of the ship of the state? |
| A. | Ramsay Muir |
| B. | Lord Merely |
| C. | H.J. Laski |
| D. | Munro |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2439. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Prime Minister as the head of the Council of Ministers: 2. Has a free hand in the distribution of portfolios Can reshuffle the Ministers and ask any Minister to resign 3. Is bound by the advice of the Ministers 4. Advises the Ministers in day-to-day administration of Ministries Which of the statements given above are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 3 | |
| 2440. |
Consider the following statements: 1. A.K. Chanda was the first Comptroller and Auditor-General of India. 2. K.V.K. Sundaram was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2441. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (pardoning power of president) List-II (implication) A. Commutation 1. Stay of the execution of a sentence for a temporary period B. Reprieve 2. Awarding a lesser sentence in place of one originally awarded. C. Remission 3. Substitution of one form of punishment for a lighter form. D. Respite 4. Reducing the period of sentence without changing its character. Codes: |
| A. | A-3 B-4 C-2 D-1 |
| B. | A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| D. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| Answer» D. A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 | |
| 2442. |
In the event of occurrence of vacancies in the offices of both, the President and the Vice-President of India, who among the following shall discharge the functions of the President till a new President is elected? |
| A. | Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| B. | Leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Senior most Governor |
| Answer» D. Senior most Governor | |
| 2443. |
The authority to declare war or peace under the Indian Constitutions is vested in: |
| A. | The Prime Minister |
| B. | The Defence Minister |
| C. | The Parliament |
| D. | The President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2444. |
Which one of the following statements is correct? On receipt of a Constitutional Amendment Bill after its passing by each House of the Parliament, the President: |
| A. | Shall give his assent |
| B. | May give his assent |
| C. | May withhold his assent |
| D. | May return the Bill for reconsideration |
| Answer» B. May give his assent | |
| 2445. |
Which of the following is a correct statement about the President of India? |
| A. | He can address both Houses of Parliament, can summon the Houses of Parliament and can send messages to either House of Parliament |
| B. | He can summon the Houses of Parliament but cannot send messages t either House of Parliament |
| C. | He can send messages to either House of Parliament, but cannot summon the Houses of Parliament |
| D. | He cannot send messages to either House of Parliament or summon the Houses of Parliament |
| Answer» B. He can summon the Houses of Parliament but cannot send messages t either House of Parliament | |
| 2446. |
When is the Civil Services Day celebrated? |
| A. | 21st January every year |
| B. | 21st February every year |
| C. | 21st March every year |
| D. | 21st April every year |
| Answer» C. 21st March every year | |
| 2447. |
Who appoints the Commission to investigate into the conditions of backward classes? |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Central Government |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | President |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2448. |
The Second Backward Classes Commission in also known as: |
| A. | Kalekar Commission |
| B. | Desai Commission |
| C. | V.P. Singh Commission |
| D. | Mandal Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2449. |
The following are true with regard to the National Policy for Older Persons. Choose from the codes given. 1. Taking care of the well-being of older persons 2. Strengthening their legitimate place in society 3. Helping them live with grace, dignity and peace 4. Ensuring at least minimum financial support to older persons |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2, 4 | |
| 2450. |
Which one of the following is a tribal district area of Meghalaya state? |
| A. | The North Cachar Hills district |
| B. | The Garo Hills district |
| C. | The Bodo-land Territorial Areas district |
| D. | The Karbi-Anglong district |
| Answer» C. The Bodo-land Territorial Areas district | |