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  • 2017 · Question 90 · Elections

    Consider the following statements : 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2017 · Question 92 · Judiciary

    In India, Judicial Review implies

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2017 · Question 96 · Centre-State Relations

    Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s rule in a State ? 1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State 3. Dissolution of the local bodies Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2017 · Question 97 · Fundamental Rights

    Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2017 · Question 99 · Parliament

    Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government :

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2017 · Question 100 · Centre-State Relations

    Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2016 · Question 1 · Parliament

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2016 · Question 40 · Judiciary

    With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2016 · Question 95 · Centre-State Relations

    The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)
  • 2016 · Question 100 · Local Government

    Consider the following statements : 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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    Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary), General Studies Paper I (opens in a new tab)