Polity Quiz-III

Sr. No.	Questions	Answers
1.	India-based Neutrino Observatory is included by the Planning Commission as a mega science project under the 11th Five Year Plan. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Neutrinos are chargeless elementary particles that travel close to the speed of light. 2. Neutrinos are created in nuclear reactions of beta decay. 3. Neutrinos have a negligible, but non zero mass. 4. Trillions of Neutrinos pass through human body every second. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)] (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 3 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4	Answer: (d)
2.	India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law? 1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools. 2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business. 3. Ramps in public buildings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3	Answer: (d)
3.	The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act. 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. 2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections. 3. Establishment of state Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3	Answer: (c)
4.	The Jain philosophy holds that the world is created and maintained by [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) Universal Law (b) Universal Truth (c) Universal Faith (d) Universal Soul	Answer: (a)
5.	The United Nations Framework Conventions on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is an international treaty drawn at : [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)] (a) United Nations Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 1972. (b) UN conference on Environment and Development, Rio de Janeiro, 1992. (c) World Summit on Sustainable Development, Johannesburg, 2002. (d) UN Climate Change Conference Copenhagen, 2009.	Answer: (b)
6.	Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements: 1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc. whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups. 2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2	Answer: (d)
7.	Under the constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) To vote in public elections (b) To develop the scientific temper (c) To safeguard public property (d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals	Answer: (a)
8.	What is the difference between “vote-on account” and “interim budget”? 1. The provision of a “vote-on-account” is used by a regular Government, while an “interim budget” is a provision used by a caretaker Government. 2. A “vote-on- account” only deals with the expenditure in Government’s budget, while an “interim budget” includes both expenditure and receipts Which of the statements given above is/are correct?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2	Answer: (b)
9.	What was the purpose with which Sir William Wedderburn and W.S. Caine had set up the Indian Parliamentary Committee in 1893?  [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) To agitate for Indian Political reforms in the House of Commons (b) To campaign for the entry of Indians into the Imperial Judiciary (c) To facilitate a discussion on India’s Independence in the British Parliament (d) To agitate for the entry of eminent Indians into the British Parliament	Answer: (a)
10.	When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha, [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) The Budget is modified and presented again (b) The Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestions (c) The Union Finance Minister is asked to resign (d) The Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers	Answer: (d)

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Polity Quiz-II

Sr. No.	Questions	Answers
1.	With reference to India, consider the following Central Acts: 1. Import and Export (Control) Act, 1947 2. Mining and Mineral development (Regulation) Act, 1957 3. Customs Act, 1962 4. Indian Forest Act, 1927 Which of the above Acts have relevance to/bearing on the biodiversity conservation in the country? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) None of the above Acts.	Answer: (c)
2.	The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) The President of India (b) The Parliament of India (c) The Prime Minister of India (d) The Union Finance Minister	Answer: (b)
3.	All revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) Contingency Fund of India (b) Public Account (c) Consolidated Fund of India (d) Deposits and Advances Fund	Answer: (c)
4.	Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1. Is constituted under the provisions of the constitution of India 2. Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area 3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3	Answer: (a)
5.	Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact. 1. on its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). 2. if he seeks such an advice. 3. only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 (d) 1 and 2	Answer: (b)
6.	Consider the following: 1. Right to education. 2. Right to equal access to public service. 3. Right to food. Which of the above is/are Human Right/Human Rights under “Universal Declaration of Human Rights”? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3	Answer: (d)
7.	If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within [UPSC 2009(CS-P)] (a) 1 month (b) 3 months (c) 6 months (d) 1 year	Answer: (c)
8.	In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? [UPSC 2011 (CS-P)] 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3	Answer: (c)
9.	In the context of Indian defence, consider the following statements: 1. The Shourya missile files with a speed of more than 8 Mach. 2. The range of Shourya missile is more than 1660 km. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)] (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2	Answer: (d)
10.	In the middle of the year 2008 the Parliament of which one of the following countries became the first in the world to enact a Climate Act by passing "The Climate Change Accountability Bill"? [UPSC 2009(CS-P)] (a) Australia (b) Canada (c) Germany (d) Japan	Answer: (b)

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Polity Quiz-I

Sr. No.	Questions	Answers
1.	Consider the following statements in regard to Speaker of the Lok Sabha: 1. Presides over the joint sitting of both the Houses. 2. Doesn't have the right to vote. 3. Has the power to adjourn the House. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3	Answer: (c)
2.	Consider the following statements: 1. The allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha to the States is based on population of that particular state. 2. A Member of Rajya Sabha should be a domicile of the State from which he/she is elected. 3. Members of Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of the Assemblies of States and Union territories. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3	Answer: (c)
3.	Inclusive growth as enunciated in the Eleventh Five Year Plan does not include one of the following: [UPSC 2010 (CS-P)] (a) Reduction of poverty (b) Extension of employment opportunities (c) Strengthening of capital market (d) Reduction of gender inequality	Answer: (c)
4	The disputes regarding the election of the President and Vice-President of India are decided by the [UPSC 2008] (a) High Court (b) Election Commission (c) Supreme Court (d) Parliament	Answer: (c)
5	The tenure of the Rajya Sabha is [UPSC 2008] (a) 5 years (b) 6 years (c) Permanent (d) 2 years	Answer: (c)
7.	Which one of the these is not a keyword of Gandhian economy?[UPSC 2008] (a) Self-sufficiency (b) Decentralized production (c) Equitable distribution (d) Centralized production	Answer: (d)
8.	Which part of the Indian Constitution provides for establishing Indian as a Welfare State? [UPSC 2008] (a) The preamble of the Constitution (b) Fundamental Rights (Part III of the Constitution) (c) Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV of the Constitution) (d) Schedule IV of the Indian Constitution	Answer: (c)
9.	Who is considered as the father of Idealism? [UPSC 2008] (a) Plato (b) Hegel (c) Berkeley (d) Green	Answer: (b)
10.	Who of the following shall cause every recommendations made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?[UPSC 2010 (CS-P)] (a) The President of India (b) The Speaker of Lok Sabha (c) The Prime Minister of India (d) The Union Finance Minister	Answer: (a)

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