MCQ for mcq-test-13-23rd-august-2023

In the context of evolution of Civil Services during the colonial rule in India, consider the following statements:

1. Merit based modern Civil Service in India was introduced on the recommendations of Lord Macaulay’s Report of the Indian Civil Services.

2. Indian Civil Service Examination began to be held in India only after independence.

3. Federal Public Service Commission was established under the Government of India Act, 1919.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to ‘Right to Be Forgotten’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an intrinsic part of ‘Right to Freedom’ under Article 19 of the Constitution of India.

2. It allows a person to seek deletion of private information from the internet.

3. Information Technology Act, 2000 provides for the Right to be Forgotten in India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following religious rights are explicitly included under Article 25 of the Constitution of India?

1. Right to propagate

2. Right to convert

3. Freedom of conscience

4. Right to profess

5. Right to practice

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:

1. Fundamental Rights include compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.

2. Directive Principles of States Policy provide for early childhood care and education to children below the age of six years.

3. Fundamental duties include the parent’s duty to provide opportunities for education to his child between the age of six and fourteen years.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements with reference to the Indian Vice-President:

1. The concept of the office of the Indian Vice-President is borrowed from the Constitution of the USA.

2. S/he succeeds to the Presidency for the remainder of the term when it falls vacant.

3. The duties of the Vice-President are performed by the Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha in case of vacancy to his/her office.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Preventive Detention in India, consider the following statements:

1. Disruption of the maintenance of supplies and essential services is one of the grounds for preventive detention.

2. The grounds of detention should be communicated to the person detained.

3. Only the Parliament has the authority to make laws related to preventive detention.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to the Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP), consider the following statements:

1. Gram Panchayats are constitutionally mandated for the preparation of the GPDP.

2. Gram Panchayats would develop annual plans for the development of villages.

3. It aims to improve efficiency and efficacy in public service delivery in local areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the resignation of an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, consider the following statements:

1. An officer who is on central deputation is required to submit her/his resignation to the Cabinet Secretary.

2. The Central Government may permit an officer to withdraw her/his resignation in the public interest.

3. No retirement benefits may be granted to a person who has resigned from the Service.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

Which of the following changes were made by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978?

1. ‘Right to property’ was made a constitutional right.

2. A new directive principle was added to promote social order.

3. Cabinet’s recommendation was made necessary to declare a national emergency.

4. High Court’s power to issue writs was restored.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the term ‘fraternity’ in the Constitution, which of the following statements is not correct?

Which of the following statements are correct with reference to ‘sovereignty of Parliament’?

1. Parliament can make constitutional laws by the same procedure as ordinary laws.

2. There is no system of judicial review to invalidate the laws passed by parliament.

3. A written Constitution is a necessary feature of Parliamentary sovereignty.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following reasons have led to sub-optimal performance of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India?

1. Lack of adequate devolution of powers

2. Large dependence on government funding

3. Excessive control by bureaucracy

4. Existence of parallel administrative bodies

5. No taxation powers to Gram Panchayats

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Consider the following statements:  

1. The National Anthem was adopted before the Constitution of India came into force whereas the National Song was adopted later.

2. The people of India were given an opportunity to propose amendments to the draft Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above are not correct?

Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to the Indian Constitution as adopted on 26th January 1950?

Consider the following statements: 

1. Right to Counsel is a Constitutional Right incorporated under Part III of the Indian Constitution.

2. An accused is entitled to meet an advocate of his choice throughout investigation and not only during interrogation.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following is not mentioned in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Mission Karmayogi?

Which of the following Cultural and Educational rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution for the protection of minorities?

1. Right to have a distinct language, script or culture of their own

2. Right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice

3. Right to impart education to their children in their own language

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

1. Indian Councils Act of 1861 empowered the Viceroy to issue ordinances without the concurrence of the legislative council in cases of emergency.

2. Government of India Act of 1919 relaxed the central control over the provinces by demarcating and separating the central and provincial subjects.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Phone Tapping in India, consider the following statements:

1. Telephone tapping infringes on both the Right to Privacy as well as the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.

2. Both the Central Government and the State Governments have the authority to intercept telephone calls.

3. The conditionality for an order of interception is purely based on the interest of public safety.

Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

Which of the following are not federal features of the Constitution of India?

1. Integrated judiciary

2. Supremacy of the Constitution

3. The Office of the Governor of a state

4. Single citizenship

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following parts highlights the secular character of the Constitution of India?

1. Preamble

2. Fundamental Rights

3. Directive Principle of State Policy

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of independent India are taken from Government of India Act, 1935?

1. Office of Governor

2. Emergency provisions

3. Federal Scheme

4. Independence of judiciary

5. Amendment procedure

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

With reference to the Preamble of the Constitution, consider the following statements:

1. It limits the powers of the Legislatures.

2. The term ‘fraternity’ was added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment.

3. It can be amended under Article 368.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  

With reference to ‘Preventive detention’, consider the following statements:

1. Grounds of detention should be communicated to a detenu.

2. The Parliament has exclusive power to make any law on the matter.

3. The period of detention cannot exceed three months.

4. It can be invoked in all cases where there is a threat to law and order.

Which of the above statements are correct?