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18 questions · 2004 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Parliament & State Legislatures (5)Constitutional & Statutory Bodies (3)Constitutional Framework & Development (3)Federalism & Centre–State Relations (3)Fundamental Rights (2)Judiciary (1)Union & State Executive (1)
UPSC 2004 · Q5 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) The Constitution Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946.
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru, M.A. Jinnah and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India.
(c) The First Session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held in January, 1947.
(d) The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950.
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Answer: (a) The Constitution Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946.
UPSC 2004 · Q7 · Indian Polity › Judiciary · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Sessions Judge.
  2. District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts.
  3. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more, or a member of a judicial service of the State.
  4. When the Sessions Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out.

Which of these statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
UPSC 2004 · Q8 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House.
  2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President.
  3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until immediately before the first meeting of the House.

Which of these statements given above are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2004 · Q16 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

(a) In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based
(b) In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the Rules
(c) A motion of no-confidence once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted
(d) Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence
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Answer: (a) In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based
UPSC 2004 · Q17 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

(a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States
(b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
(c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
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Answer: (d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
UPSC 2004 · Q33 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the

(a) Lok Sabha alone
(b) Either House of Parliament
(c) Joint Sitting of Parliament
(d) Rajya Sabha alone
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Answer: (d) Rajya Sabha alone
UPSC 2004 · Q34 · Indian Polity › Federalism & Centre–State Relations · Save

With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

(a) Forests : Concurrent List
(b) Stock Exchanges : Concurrent List
(c) Post Office Savings Bank : Union List
(d) Public Health : State List
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Answer: (b) Stock Exchanges : Concurrent List
UPSC 2004 · Q35 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

Consider the following tasks:

  1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections
  2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President
  3. Giving recognition to political parties and individuals contesting the election
  4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes

Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 2, 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2004 · Q55 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

Which of the following institutes have been recognized as the Institutes of National Importance (by an Act of Parliament)?

  1. Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai
  2. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali
  3. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram
  4. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (a) 1, 2 and 3
UPSC 2004 · Q57 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?

(a) The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law
(b) No money shall be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India except under the appropriation made by the Appropriation Act
(c) Finance Bill is required for proposing new taxes but no another Bill/Act is required for making changes in the rates of taxes which are already under operation
(d) No Money Bill can be introduced except on the recommendation of the President
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Answer: (a) The Appropriation Bill must be passed by both the Houses of Parliament before it can be enacted into law
UPSC 2004 · Q59 · Indian Polity › Federalism & Centre–State Relations · Save

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?

(a) Article 257
(b) Article 258
(c) Article 355
(d) Article 356
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Answer: (a) Article 257
UPSC 2004 · Q63 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Rights · Save

Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

  1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them
  2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
  3. “Untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden
  4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State

List I (A) Article 14 (B) Article 15 (C) Article 16 (D) Article 17

List II

Codes: ABCD

(a) 2 4 1 3
(b) 3 1 4 2
(c) 2 1 4 3
(d) 3 4 1 2
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Answer: (c) 2 1 4 3
UPSC 2004 · Q88 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Rights · Save

Which Article of the Constitution of India says, “No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment”?

(a) Article 24
(b) Article 45
(c) Article 330
(d) Article 368
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Answer: (a) Article 24
UPSC 2004 · Q89 · Indian Polity › Constitutional & Statutory Bodies · Save

According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?

(a) Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court
(b) Any serving Judge of the High Court
(c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India
(d) Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court
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Answer: (c) Only a retired Chief Justice of India
UPSC 2004 · Q95 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

Who among the following was never the Lok Sabha Speaker?

(a) K. V. K. Sundaram
(b) G. S. Dhillon
(c) Baliram Bhagat
(d) Hukum Singh
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Answer: (a) K. V. K. Sundaram
UPSC 2004 · Q112 · Indian Polity › Union & State Executive · Save

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? Departments : Ministry of the Government of India

  1. Department of Women and Child Development : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  2. Department of Official Languages : Ministry of Human Resource Development
  3. Department of Drinking Water Supply : Ministry of Water Resources

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) None
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Answer: (d) None
UPSC 2004 · Q123 · Indian Polity › Federalism & Centre–State Relations · Save

Consider the following events:

  1. Fourth general elections in India
  2. Formation of Haryana State
  3. Mysore named as Karnataka State
  4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full States

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?

(a) 2 ‑ 1 ‑ 4 ‑ 3
(b) 4 ‑ 3 ‑ 2 ‑ 1
(c) 2 ‑ 3 ‑ 4 ‑ 1
(d) 4 ‑ 1 ‑ 2 ‑ 3
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Answer: (a) 2 ‑ 1 ‑ 4 ‑ 3
UPSC 2004 · Q146 · Indian Polity › Constitutional Framework & Development · Save

Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?

(a) Attorney General of India - Judges of the Supreme Court - Members of Parliament - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
(b) Judges of the Supreme Court - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Attorney General of India Members of Parliament
(c) Attorney General of India - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Judges of the Supreme Court - Members of Parliament
(d) Judges of the Supreme Court - Attorney General of India - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Members of Parliament
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Answer: (b) Judges of the Supreme Court - Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha - Attorney General of India Members of Parliament