1. Which of the following writs is not specifically provided in the Constitution of India?
(a) Prohibition
(b) Mandamus
(c) Quowarranto
(d) Injunction
2. In which of the following circumstances the President can remove a member of the UPSC without referring the matter to the Supreme Court?
1. If he engages, during his term of office, in any paid employment outside the duties of his office.
2. If he is adjudged an insolvent.
3. If he is unfit to continue in office by reason of infirmity of mind or body.
4. If he becomes, in any way, concerned or interested in any contract or agreement made by or on behalf of the Government of India or the government of a state.
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 4 only
(c) 1 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the powers of a Governor to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?
1. It is laid down in Article 200.
2. It is not a discretionary power of the Governor.
3. It is compulsory, if the bill endangers the position of High Court.
4. He can reserve any bill passed by the state legislature.
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 3 and 4
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 2, 3 and 4
4. Which of the following are the federal features of the Indian Constitution?
1. Rigid Constitution
2. Bicameral legislature
3. Office of the CAG
4. Collective responsibility
5. Office of the Governor
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 5
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1 and 2
5. Which of the following categories of bills require prior consent of the President before their introduction?
1. Bills to reorganize states.
2. Bills affecting taxes in which the states are interested.
3. State bills imposing restrictions on freedom of trade.
4. Bills involving expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India.
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(c) 2, 3, and 4
(d) 1, 2, 3
6. Which of the following expenditures are ‘charged’ on the Consolidated Fund of India?
1. Salaries and allowances of Chairman of Council of States.
2. Salaries and allowances of Comptroller and Auditor-General.
3. Any sum required to satisfy any judgement of any arbitral tribunal.
4. Salaries and allowances of Deputy Speaker.
(a) 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
7. Who/which of the following can abolish a State Legislative Council?
(a) Parliament
(b) President
(c) Governor
(d) State Assembly
8. Match the following:
List-I List-II
A. Executive authority of President 1. Article 56
B. Tenure of President 2. Article 55
C. Election of President 3. Article 61
D. Impeachment of President 4. Article 53
5. Article 54
Codes:
A B C D
(a) 4 1 2 3
(b) 4 1 5 3
(c) 4 5 2 3
(d) 4 2 5 3
9. If any question arises as to the age of a judge of a High Court, the question shall be decided by the President after consultation with:
(a) The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
(b) The Governor of the concerned state
(c) The Attorney-General of India
(d) The Chief Justice of India
10. Which of the following articles of the Constitution broadly govern the relationship between the Prime Minister and the President?
1. Article 75 2. Article 73
3. Article 78 4. Article 76
5. Article 74
(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5
(b) 1, 3 and 5
(b) 1, 3 and 5
(c) 1, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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