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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements:
The Judiciary has the power to penalize those
who are found guilty of contempt of court.
The salaries and allowances of the judges are
subject to the approval of the Parliament.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Correct
Exp) Statement 1 is correct. The actions and decisions of the judges are immune from personal criticisms. The
judiciary has the power to penalize those who are found guilty of contempt of court. This authority of the
court is seen as an effective protection to the judges from unfair criticism. Parliament cannot discuss the
conduct of the judges except when the proceeding to remove a judge is being carried out. This gives the judiciary independence to adjudicate without fear of being criticized.
The offence of contempt of court is committed when a person either disobeys a court order (civil
contempt), or when a person says or does anything that scandalizes, prejudices, or interferes with judicial
proceedings and the administration of justice (criminal contempt).
Statement 2 is incorrect. The judiciary is not financially dependent on either the executive or legislature. The
Constitution provides that the salaries and allowances of the judges are not subjected to the approval of the legislature.
Incorrect
Exp) Statement 1 is correct. The actions and decisions of the judges are immune from personal criticisms. The
judiciary has the power to penalize those who are found guilty of contempt of court. This authority of the
court is seen as an effective protection to the judges from unfair criticism. Parliament cannot discuss the
conduct of the judges except when the proceeding to remove a judge is being carried out. This gives the judiciary independence to adjudicate without fear of being criticized.
The offence of contempt of court is committed when a person either disobeys a court order (civil
contempt), or when a person says or does anything that scandalizes, prejudices, or interferes with judicial
proceedings and the administration of justice (criminal contempt).
Statement 2 is incorrect. The judiciary is not financially dependent on either the executive or legislature. The
Constitution provides that the salaries and allowances of the judges are not subjected to the approval of the legislature.
Question 2 of 10
2. Question
2 points
First Past the Post (FPTP) system is used in
the elections of which of the following in India?
Elected Members of Legislative Assembly
Elected Members of Rajya Sabha
Elected Members of Lok Sabha
President of India
Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
Correct
Exp) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. India follows First Past the Post (FPTP) system for elections to the State Legislative Assemblies and Lok Sabha.
Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect. Elections to Rajya Sabha and to the office of President is conducted through Proportional Representation with Single Transferrable Vote.
Thus, Constitution prescribes a complex variation of the Proportional Representation (PR) system for the election of President, Vice President, and for the election to the Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishads.
First- Past -the Post System –
Under this system:
The entire country is divided into 543 constituencies;
Each constituency elects one representative; and
The candidate who secures the highest number of votes in that constituency is declared elected.
It is important to note that in this system whoever has more votes than all other candidates is declared elected.
The winning candidate need not secure a majority of the votes.
Incorrect
Exp) Statements 1 and 3 are correct. India follows First Past the Post (FPTP) system for elections to the State Legislative Assemblies and Lok Sabha.
Statements 2 and 4 are incorrect. Elections to Rajya Sabha and to the office of President is conducted through Proportional Representation with Single Transferrable Vote.
Thus, Constitution prescribes a complex variation of the Proportional Representation (PR) system for the election of President, Vice President, and for the election to the Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishads.
First- Past -the Post System –
Under this system:
The entire country is divided into 543 constituencies;
Each constituency elects one representative; and
The candidate who secures the highest number of votes in that constituency is declared elected.
It is important to note that in this system whoever has more votes than all other candidates is declared elected.
The winning candidate need not secure a majority of the votes.
Question 3 of 10
3. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with
regard to Delimitation Commission:
It has the authority to decide which
constituency is to be reserved.
It is appointed by the President of India.
It works in collaboration with the Election
Commission of India.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Correct
Exp) Delimitation Commission is set up via an act of Parliament to carry out delimitation of Parliamentary and State Legislature Constituencies after the Census. It was created in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002.
Statement 1 is correct. The Delimitation Commission decides the basis on which constituencies are
reserved for SC and ST candidates as well as declares which of the constituencies would be reserved.
A quota of constituencies to be reserved in each State is fixed depending on the proportion of SC or ST in that State. After drawing the boundaries, the Delimitation Commission looks at the composition of population in each constituency. Those constituencies that have the highest proportion of Scheduled Tribe population are reserved for ST. In the case of Scheduled Castes, the Delimitation Commission looks at two things. It picks constituencies that have higher proportion of Scheduled Caste population. But it also spreads these constituencies in different regions of the State. This is done because the Scheduled Caste population is generally spread evenly throughout the country. These reserved constituencies can be rotated each time the Delimitation exercise is undertaken
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. It is appointed for the purpose of drawing up the boundaries of constituencies all over the country.
Incorrect
Exp) Delimitation Commission is set up via an act of Parliament to carry out delimitation of Parliamentary and State Legislature Constituencies after the Census. It was created in 1952, 1962, 1972 and 2002.
Statement 1 is correct. The Delimitation Commission decides the basis on which constituencies are
reserved for SC and ST candidates as well as declares which of the constituencies would be reserved.
A quota of constituencies to be reserved in each State is fixed depending on the proportion of SC or ST in that State. After drawing the boundaries, the Delimitation Commission looks at the composition of population in each constituency. Those constituencies that have the highest proportion of Scheduled Tribe population are reserved for ST. In the case of Scheduled Castes, the Delimitation Commission looks at two things. It picks constituencies that have higher proportion of Scheduled Caste population. But it also spreads these constituencies in different regions of the State. This is done because the Scheduled Caste population is generally spread evenly throughout the country. These reserved constituencies can be rotated each time the Delimitation exercise is undertaken
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The Delimitation Commission is appointed by the President of India and works in collaboration with the Election Commission of India. It is appointed for the purpose of drawing up the boundaries of constituencies all over the country.
Question 4 of 10
4. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with
regard to Universal Adult Franchise in India:
President has the authority to decide the
minimum age for voting in the elections to
State as well as Union legislature.
All citizens of India above the age of 18 years
are eligible to vote in the elections to the Lok
Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Correct
Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. Minimum age for eligibility to exercising the right to vote is determined by
the Constitution of India (Article 326) and not by the President. Adult franchise ensures that all citizens are
able to participate in the process of selecting their representative.
Statement 2 is correct. Till 1989, the voting age was 21 years. The Constitution (Sixty first Amendment) Act,
1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from
21 years to 18 years.
Incorrect
Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. Minimum age for eligibility to exercising the right to vote is determined by
the Constitution of India (Article 326) and not by the President. Adult franchise ensures that all citizens are
able to participate in the process of selecting their representative.
Statement 2 is correct. Till 1989, the voting age was 21 years. The Constitution (Sixty first Amendment) Act,
1988, lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from
21 years to 18 years.
Question 5 of 10
5. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with
regard to the Election Commission of India:
It has been a multi-member body since the
commencement of the Constitution.
All its members have equal powers to take all
decisions relating to elections.
All its members are appointed for a five-year
term.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Correct
Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution provided for the Election Commission to be either a single
member or a multi-member body. Till 1989, the Election Commission was single member. Just before the
1989 general elections, two Election Commissioners were appointed, making the body multi-member. Soon
after the elections, the Commission reverted to its single member status. In 1993, two Election Commissioners
were once again appointed and the Commission became multi-member and has remained multi-member since
Statement 2 is correct. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) presides over the Election Commission, but
does not have more powers than the other Election Commissioners. The CEC and the two Election
Commissioners have equal powers to take all decisions relating to elections as a collective body.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution ensures the security of the tenure of the CEC and Election
They are appointed for a six-year term or continue till the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
Incorrect
Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Constitution provided for the Election Commission to be either a single
member or a multi-member body. Till 1989, the Election Commission was single member. Just before the
1989 general elections, two Election Commissioners were appointed, making the body multi-member. Soon
after the elections, the Commission reverted to its single member status. In 1993, two Election Commissioners
were once again appointed and the Commission became multi-member and has remained multi-member since
Statement 2 is correct. The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) presides over the Election Commission, but
does not have more powers than the other Election Commissioners. The CEC and the two Election
Commissioners have equal powers to take all decisions relating to elections as a collective body.
Statement 3 is incorrect. The Constitution ensures the security of the tenure of the CEC and Election
They are appointed for a six-year term or continue till the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
Question 6 of 10
6. Question
2 points
Which of the following is/are feature(s) of
Parliamentary Executive?
Head of the state is always elected by the
people of the country.
The Head of the government is also the Head
of the State.
The Parliament performs the function of
holding the Executive accountable to itself.
Select the incorrect answer using the code given
below
Correct
Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. In Parliamentary system, the Head of State is different from the Head of the
The Head of State can be the President, who can be elected as in a Parliamentary Republic or
can be a Monarch, as in a Constitutional Monarchy.
Statement 2 is incorrect. In the Parliamentary system, the Head of State is either a Monarch or the President,
while the Head of the government is the Prime Minister.
Statement 3 is correct. There is a separation of powers between the three organs of government, viz. Executive,
Legislature and Judiciary. In the Parliamentary system, the Executive is responsible to the Parliament, and
Parliament performs the function of controlling and holding the Executive accountable to itself
Incorrect
Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. In Parliamentary system, the Head of State is different from the Head of the
The Head of State can be the President, who can be elected as in a Parliamentary Republic or
can be a Monarch, as in a Constitutional Monarchy.
Statement 2 is incorrect. In the Parliamentary system, the Head of State is either a Monarch or the President,
while the Head of the government is the Prime Minister.
Statement 3 is correct. There is a separation of powers between the three organs of government, viz. Executive,
Legislature and Judiciary. In the Parliamentary system, the Executive is responsible to the Parliament, and
Parliament performs the function of controlling and holding the Executive accountable to itself
Question 7 of 10
7. Question
2 points
Which of the following countries is/are part of BIMSTEC?
Nepal
Bangladesh
Thailand
Sri Lanka
Select the correct answer using the code given
below.
Correct
Exp) Option d is correct
Bay of Bengal Initiatives for Multi-sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional
group of seven members: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan, and Nepal, established in
1997 through Bangkok Declaration.
Incorrect
Exp) Option d is correct
Bay of Bengal Initiatives for Multi-sectoral, Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is a regional
group of seven members: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan, and Nepal, established in
1997 through Bangkok Declaration.
Question 8 of 10
8. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with
regard to the Council of Ministers:
They are collectively responsible to the
Parliament.
Nominated members of Parliament cannot be
part of the Council of Ministers.
The Constitution puts a limit on the size of
the Council of Ministers.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Correct
Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not
the Parliament. This provision means that a Ministry which loses confidence of the Lok Sabha is obliged to
Statement 2 is incorrect. Any member of the Parliament can be appointed to the Council of Ministers,
irrespective of whether they are nominated or elected to the Parliament.
Statement 3 is correct. Constitution has put a limit on the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the
strength of the House of the People via 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. Before the 91st Amendment Act (2003), the size of the Council of Ministers was determined according to exigencies of time and requirements of the situation.
Incorrect
Exp) Statement 1 is incorrect. The Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha, not
the Parliament. This provision means that a Ministry which loses confidence of the Lok Sabha is obliged to
Statement 2 is incorrect. Any member of the Parliament can be appointed to the Council of Ministers,
irrespective of whether they are nominated or elected to the Parliament.
Statement 3 is correct. Constitution has put a limit on the size of the Council of Ministers to 15% of the
strength of the House of the People via 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003. Before the 91st Amendment Act (2003), the size of the Council of Ministers was determined according to exigencies of time and requirements of the situation.
Question 9 of 10
9. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with
regard to the Prime Minister of India:
The death or resignation of the Prime
Minister leads to automatic dissolution of the
Council of Ministers.
He has to either be a Member of Parliament at
the time of his appointment or become one
within six months from his appointment.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Correct
Exp) Statement 1 is correct. In India, the Prime Minister enjoys a pre-eminent place in the government. The
Council of Ministers cannot exist without the Prime Minister. The Council comes into existence only after
the Prime Minister has taken the oath of office. The death or resignation of the Prime Minister automatically
brings about the dissolution of the Council of Ministers. However, the demise, dismissal or resignation of a
minister only creates a ministerial vacancy.
Statement 2 is correct. Prime Minister has to either be a Member of Parliament (i.e. either Lok Sabha or
Rajya Sabha) at the time of his appointment or become one within six months from his appointment. He
does not have to be a member of Lok Sabha only.
Incorrect
Exp) Statement 1 is correct. In India, the Prime Minister enjoys a pre-eminent place in the government. The
Council of Ministers cannot exist without the Prime Minister. The Council comes into existence only after
the Prime Minister has taken the oath of office. The death or resignation of the Prime Minister automatically
brings about the dissolution of the Council of Ministers. However, the demise, dismissal or resignation of a
minister only creates a ministerial vacancy.
Statement 2 is correct. Prime Minister has to either be a Member of Parliament (i.e. either Lok Sabha or
Rajya Sabha) at the time of his appointment or become one within six months from his appointment. He
does not have to be a member of Lok Sabha only.
Question 10 of 10
10. Question
2 points
Consider the following statements with
regard to the administrative machinery in India:
It is the responsibility of the ministers to
retain political control over the
administration.
Its members are political appointees of the
government in power.
All civil servants work under the supervision
of the state governments and can be removed
by them.
Which of the statements given above is/are
correct?
Correct
Exp) Statement 1 is correct. The Executive organ of the government includes the Prime Minister, the ministers
and a large organisation called the bureaucracy or the administrative machinery. In a democracy, the elected
representatives and the ministers are in charge of government and the administration is under their control and
In the parliamentary system, the legislature also exercises control over the administration. The
administrative officers cannot act in violation of the policies adopted by the legislature. It is the responsibility
of the ministers to retain political control over the administration.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Administrative machinery in India comprises of Permanent Executive. It is not
composed of the Political appointees of the government in power. India has established professional
administrative machinery. At the same time, this machinery is made politically accountable. The bureaucracy is
also expected to be politically neutral. This means that the bureaucracy will not take any political position on
policy matters.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Other than the civil servants belonging to the State services, All India Services
officers like IAS, IPS and IFS work under the supervision of the State governments but they can be
removed only by the Central government.
An IAS or IPS officer is assigned to a particular State, where he or she works under the supervision of the State
However, the IAS or IPS officers are appointed by the central government, they can go back into
the service of the central government and most importantly, only the central government can take disciplinary action against them. This means that the key administrative officers of the States are under the supervision and
control of the central government.
According to article 311, no person who is a member of a civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a
civil service of a State or holds a civil post under the Union or a State shall be dismissed or removed by an
authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed.
Incorrect
Exp) Statement 1 is correct. The Executive organ of the government includes the Prime Minister, the ministers
and a large organisation called the bureaucracy or the administrative machinery. In a democracy, the elected
representatives and the ministers are in charge of government and the administration is under their control and
In the parliamentary system, the legislature also exercises control over the administration. The
administrative officers cannot act in violation of the policies adopted by the legislature. It is the responsibility
of the ministers to retain political control over the administration.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Administrative machinery in India comprises of Permanent Executive. It is not
composed of the Political appointees of the government in power. India has established professional
administrative machinery. At the same time, this machinery is made politically accountable. The bureaucracy is
also expected to be politically neutral. This means that the bureaucracy will not take any political position on
policy matters.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Other than the civil servants belonging to the State services, All India Services
officers like IAS, IPS and IFS work under the supervision of the State governments but they can be
removed only by the Central government.
An IAS or IPS officer is assigned to a particular State, where he or she works under the supervision of the State
However, the IAS or IPS officers are appointed by the central government, they can go back into
the service of the central government and most importantly, only the central government can take disciplinary action against them. This means that the key administrative officers of the States are under the supervision and
control of the central government.
According to article 311, no person who is a member of a civil service of the Union or an all-India service or a
civil service of a State or holds a civil post under the Union or a State shall be dismissed or removed by an
authority subordinate to that by which he was appointed.
