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12 questions · 2015 · answers as per the UPSC key

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Topics: Parliament & State Legislatures (3)Directive Principles Of State Policy (2)Union & State Executive (2)Federalism & Centre–State Relations (1)Fundamental Duties (1)Judiciary (1)Local Government & Panchayati Raj (1)Public Finance & Finance Commission (1)
UPSC 2015 · Q7 · Indian Polity › Directive Principles Of State Policy · Save

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy :

  1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.
  2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
UPSC 2015 · Q27 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.
  2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
  3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only
UPSC 2015 · Q37 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by

(a) a simple majority of members present and voting
(b) three-fourths majority of members present and voting
(c) two-thirds majority of the Houses
(d) absolute majority of the Houses
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Answer: (a) a simple majority of members present and voting
UPSC 2015 · Q44 · Indian Polity › Union & State Executive · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
  2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC 2015 · Q59 · Indian Polity › Federalism & Centre–State Relations · Save

The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

(a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
(b) determine the boundaries between States
(c) determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
(d) protect the interests of all the border States
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Answer: (a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
UPSC 2015 · Q60 · Indian Polity › Public Finance & Finance Commission · Save

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements :

  1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament.
  2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India.
  3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (c) 2 only
UPSC 2015 · Q61 · Indian Polity › Judiciary · Save

Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

(a) The President of India
(b) The Prime Minister of India
(c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat
(d) The Supreme Court of India
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Answer: (d) The Supreme Court of India
UPSC 2015 · Q82 · Indian Polity › Parliament & State Legislatures · Save

Consider the following statements :

  1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.
  2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
UPSC 2015 · Q83 · Indian Polity › Fundamental Duties · Save

"To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

(a) Preamble of the Constitution
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Fundamental Duties
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Answer: (d) Fundamental Duties
UPSC 2015 · Q85 · Indian Polity › Local Government & Panchayati Raj · Save

The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

  1. People's participation in development
  2. Political accountability
  3. Democratic decentralization
  4. Financial mobilization

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only
UPSC 2015 · Q89 · Indian Polity › Directive Principles Of State Policy · Save

The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

(a) Preamble
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Rights
(d) Seventh Schedule
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Answer: (b) Directive Principles of State Policy
UPSC 2015 · Q91 · Indian Polity › Union & State Executive · Save

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

(a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
(b) Parliament can amend the Constitution
(c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
(d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
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Answer: (d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha