121. Which of the following is/are listed among the Directive Principles in Part-IV of the Constitution of India?
I. Equal Pay for Equal Work
II. Uniform Civil Code
III. Small family norm
IV. Education through mother tongue at primary level
(a) I, II and III
(b) I and II
(c) II and III
(d) I, II and IV
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) I and II
Explanation:
‘Equal pay for equal work’ is listed under Article 39(d) and ‘Uniform Civil Code’ is under Article 44. Both are part of the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in Part IV. III and IV are not listed in Part IV.
122. Vote on Account is meant for
(a) Vote on the report of CAG
(b) To meet unforeseen expenditure
(c) Appropriating funds pending passing of budget
(d) Budget
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(c) Appropriating funds pending passing of budget
Explanation:
A Vote on Account is a grant in advance made by Parliament to the government to meet its expenditure for a part of the new financial year, until the full budget is debated and passed.
123. Constitution Day of India is celebrated on
(a) 26 October
(b) 26 November
(c) 26 January
(d) 15 August
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) 26 November
Explanation:
Constitution Day (or Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated on November 26th to commemorate the day in 1949 when the Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India.
124. Which officer of the Government of India has the right to take part in the proceedings of Parliament of India even though he is not a member?
(a) Vice-President
(b) Attorney General of India
(c) Comptroller and Auditor General
(d) Election Commissioner
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) Attorney General of India
Explanation:
According to Article 88 of the Constitution, the Attorney General for India has the right to speak in and take part in the proceedings of either House of Parliament, but is not entitled to vote.
125. The Supreme Court has held that hoisting the National Flag a top the private buildings is a fundamental right of every citizen under:
(a) Article 14 of the Constitution
(b) Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution
(c) Article 21 of the Constitution
(d) Article 25 of the Constitution
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) Article 19 (1) (a) of the Constitution
Explanation:
In the case of Union of India v. Naveen Jindal (2004), the Supreme Court ruled that the right to fly the National Flag with respect and dignity is a fundamental right of a citizen, being an expression of their allegiance, and is included within the right to freedom of speech and expression under Article 19(1)(a).
126. Choose the fundamental rights available to Indian Citizen but not to aliens:
I. Equality before Law
II. Freedom of Expression and Speech
III. Right of Minorities to conserve their language and culture
IV. Protection to life and liberty
(a) I and III
(b) I and IV
(c) II and IV
(d) II and III
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(d) II and III
Explanation:
The rights under Article 19 (Freedom of Speech, etc.) and Article 29 & 30 (Cultural and Educational Rights of Minorities) are guaranteed only to citizens of India. Rights under Article 14 and 21 are available to both citizens and non-citizens (aliens).
127. A Panchayat Samiti at the block level in India is only a/an
(a) Advisory Body
(b) Consultative Committee
(c) Co-ordinating and Supervisory Authority
(d) Administrative Authority
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(d) Administrative Authority
Explanation:
The Panchayat Samiti (or Block Panchayat) is the intermediate level of the Panchayati Raj system. It is an executive body responsible for planning and implementing schemes and has administrative authority over the Gram Panchayats within its block.
128. A seat of M.P. can be declared vacant if he absents himself from the house for a continuous period of
(a) Six months
(b) Two months
(c) Three months
(d) One year
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(b) Two months
Explanation:
According to Article 101(4) of the Constitution, a Member of Parliament’s seat can be declared vacant if they are absent from all sittings of the House for a continuous period of sixty days without permission. Two months is the closest approximation.
129. Match the following :
I. Union List – a. 97 entries
II. State list – b. 47 entries
III. Concurrent list – c. 66 entries
Correct Answer:
(b) I-a, II-c, III-b
Explanation:
At the time of the Constitution’s adoption, the Union List had 97 subjects (currently 100), the State List had 66 subjects (Currently 61) , and the Concurrent List had 47 subjects(currently 52). The Constitution of India, under Article 246, provides for a three-fold distribution of legislative powers between the Union (Central Government) and the State Governments. This division is specified in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, which contains three lists:
The Union List (List-I)
The State List (List-II)
The Concurrent List (List-III)
The purpose of these lists is to create a clear demarcation of subjects, establishing a federal structure with a strong central authority.
130. Creation of a new state requires a majority for Constitutional Amendment.
(a) Simple
(b) Two-third
(c) Three-fourth
(d) Two-third plus ratification by half of all states
(e) None of the above/More than one of the above
Correct Answer:
(a) Simple
Explanation:
As per Article 4 of the Constitution, laws made for the creation of new states under Article 2 and 3 can be passed by a simple majority in Parliament and are not considered constitutional amendments under Article 368.
