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11 questions · 2000 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Local Government & Panchayati Raj (3)Parliament & State Legislatures (3)Constitutional Framework & Development (1)Federalism & Centre–State Relations (1)Public Finance & Finance Commission (1)Social Justice & Vulnerable Sections (1)Union & State Executive (1)
UPSC 2000 · Q3 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

The Speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as

(a) decorum
(b) crossing the floor
(c) interpellation
(d) yielding the floor
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Answer: (d) yielding the floor
UPSC 2000 · Q5 · Indian Polity › Union & State Executive · Save

Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India: I. He is appointed by the President of India. II. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court. III. He must be a member of either House of Parliament. IV. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament.

Which of these statements are correct?

(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II, III and IV
(d) III and IV
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Answer: (a) I and II
UPSC 2000 · Q9 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Consider the following functionaries: I. Cabinet Secretary II. Chief Election Commissioner III. Union Cabinet Ministers IV. Chief Justice of India

Their correct sequence, in the Order of Precedence is

(a) III, IV, II, I
(b) IV, III, I, II
(c) IV, III, II, I
(d) III, IV, I, II
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Answer: (c) IV, III, II, I
UPSC 2000 · Q10 · Indian Polity › Public Finance & Finance Commission · Save

The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to

(a) distribute revenue between the Centre and the States
(b) prepare the Annual Budget
(c) advise the President on financial matters
(d) allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments
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Answer: (a) distribute revenue between the Centre and the States
UPSC 2000 · Q11 · Indian Polity › Social Justice & Vulnerable Sections · Save

The State which has the largest number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha is

(a) Bihar
(b) Gujarat
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: (d) Madhya Pradesh
UPSC 2000 · Q43 · Indian Polity › Local Government & Panchayati Raj · Save

A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that

(a) he obtains permission from the principal of his college
(b) he is a member of a political party
(c) his name figures in the Voters’ List
(d) he files a declaration owing allegiance to the Constitution of India
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Answer: (c) his name figures in the Voters’ List
UPSC 2000 · Q46 · Indian Polity › Local Government & Panchayati Raj · Save

Match List I with List II

and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

List I (Local bodies) (States as in 1999) I. Zila Parishads at the sub-divisional level II. Mandal Praja Parishad III. Tribal Councils IV. Absence of Village Panchayats

List II A) Andhra Pradesh B) Assam C) Mizoram D) Meghalaya

Codes:

(a) I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
(b) I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
(c) I-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
(d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
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Answer: (d) I-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
UPSC 2000 · Q47 · Indian Polity › Federalism & Centre–State Relations · Save

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

(a) Goa attained full statehood in 1987
(b) Diu is an island in the Gulf of Khambhat
(c) Daman and Diu were separated from Goa by the 56th Amendment of the Constitution of India
(d) Dadra and Nagar Haveli were under French colonial rule till 1954
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Answer: (d) Dadra and Nagar Haveli were under French colonial rule till 1954
UPSC 2000 · Q56 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

(a) with the consent of all the States
(b) with the consent of the majority of States
(c) with the consent of the States concerned
(d) without the consent of any State
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Answer: (d) without the consent of any State
UPSC 2000 · Q59 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?

(a) A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament
(b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not
(c) The Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days
(d) The President cannot return a Money Bill to Lok Sabha for reconsideration
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Answer: (a) A Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament
UPSC 2000 · Q68 · Indian Polity › Local Government & Panchayati Raj · Save

The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the

(a) generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural area
(b) generation of employment for the able-bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season
(c) laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country
(d) guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination
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Answer: (c) laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country