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Let is share and post / paste here questions of various test series . If we crowd source enough, we know that questions will come from here. There was a thread of crowd sourced questions in the past, where @wunwun @burger @pizza and all had contributed and that year we had many questions come from there. 


Let us start this initiative. Also please follow the convention followed last year by @neyawn Sir, let us number the questions in a serial number.


Here I am starting


#1Choose correct statements

1) M N Roy was the founder of Communism in India

2) M N Roy first mooted the idea of Constituent Assembly

3) Patel was the Chairman of Committee on negotiating with states

4) Nehru was the Chairman of Drafting Committee


Select correct

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 2 and 4 only

d) None of t

jack_Sparrow,curious_kidand125 otherslike this
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With reference to the 'Red Soils in India', consider the following statements:

1. Red soil develops on crystalline igneous rocks in areas of low rainfall in the eastern and southern part of Deccan plateau.

2. These soils develop a reddish colour due to diffusion of aluminium in crystalline and metamorphic rocks.

Which of the given above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

B

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Consider the following statements:
1. State Legislature can prescribe residence as a condition for certain employment in a State.
2. The State can provide for reservation of appointments in favour of any backward class that is not adequately represented in the state services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution seek to achieve political equality in India?
1. No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.
2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
3. Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage.
4. Abolition of untouchability.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Consider the following statements:
1. State Legislature can prescribe residence as a condition for certain employment in a State.
2. The State can provide for reservation of appointments in favour of any backward class that is not adequately represented in the state services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

B? 

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Consider the following statements:
1. State Legislature can prescribe residence as a condition for certain employment in a State.
2. The State can provide for reservation of appointments in favour of any backward class that is not adequately represented in the state services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

C

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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution seek to achieve political equality in India?
1. No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.
2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
3. Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage.
4. Abolition of untouchability.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

A

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Consider the following statements:
1. State Legislature can prescribe residence as a condition for certain employment in a State.
2. The State can provide for reservation of appointments in favour of any backward class that is not adequately represented in the state services.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2

C

B is correct. 

Article 35(a)(i)):

Parliament shall have and the legislature of a state shall nothave power to make laws - 


a) Prescribing residence as a condition for certain employments or appointments in a state or union territory or local authority or other authority (Article 16).

b) Empowering courts other than the Supreme Court and the high courts to issue directions, orders and writs of all kinds for the enforcement of fundamental rights (Article 32).

c) Restricting or abrogating the application of Fundamental Rights to members of armed forces, police forces, etc. (Article 33).

d) Indemnifying any government servant or any other person for any act done during the operation of martial law in any area (Article 34).

Article 16 provides for equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters of employment or appointment to any office under the State. No citizen can be discriminated against or be ineligible for any employment or office under the State on grounds of only religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth or residence. 

Three exceptions to general rule of equality of opportunity in public employment:

1. Parliament can prescribe residence as a condition for certain employment or appointment in a state or union territory or local authority or other authority. As the Public Employment (Requirement as to Residence) Act of 1957 expired in 1974, there is no such provision for any state except Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

2. The State can provide for reservation of appointments or posts in favour of any backward class that is not adequately represented in the state services.

3. A law can provide that the incumbent of an office related to religious or denominational institution or a member of its governing body should belong to a particular religion or denomination.


eclectus,TheCivilGuy
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@kanoonwala 

Homo Neanderthalensis ,
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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution seek to achieve political equality in India?
1. No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.
2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
3. Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage.
4. Abolition of untouchability.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

A

Correct. -A

There are two provisions in the Constitution that seek to achieve political equality. One, no person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex (Article 325). Two, elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage (Article 326). 

Shuaibahmed,
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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution seek to achieve political equality in India?
1. No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.
2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
3. Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage.
4. Abolition of untouchability.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

a

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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution seek to achieve political equality in India?
1. No person is to be declared ineligible for inclusion in electoral rolls on grounds of religion, race, caste or sex.
2. Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment.
3. Elections to the Lok Sabha and the state assemblies to be on the basis of adult suffrage.
4. Abolition of untouchability.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 3 only
b) 1, 3 and 4 only
c) 2 and 4 only
d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

a

Yes, A is correct. 

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Consider the following statements regarding Proportional Representation (PR) System?
1. Every party gets seats in the legislature in proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets in an election.
2. Under this system, a candidate who wins the election may not get the majority of votes.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes this system for the elections to the Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishads.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

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In context of the Indian Constitution, the violation of which of the following rights will not have a Constitutional Remedy?
a) Right to agitate for the protection of language.
b) Right of a ten year old child to get free elementary education by the State.
c) Right to participate in the management of the Industries.
d) Right against custodial harassment
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In context of the Indian Constitution, the violation of which of the following rights will not have a Constitutional Remedy?
a) Right to agitate for the protection of language.
b) Right of a ten year old child to get free elementary education by the State.
c) Right to participate in the management of the Industries.
d) Right against custodial harassment

C. Part of DPSP. Rest 3 are Fundamental Rights. 

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In context of the Indian Constitution, the violation of which of the following rights will not have a Constitutional Remedy?
a) Right to agitate for the protection of language.
b) Right of a ten year old child to get free elementary education by the State.
c) Right to participate in the management of the Industries.
d) Right against custodial harassment

C. Part of DPSP. Rest 3 are Fundamental Rights. 

Correct. Article 43 A of Constitution talks of Participation of workers in the management of Industries which is a directive principle , hence no constitutional remedy.

eclectus,Homo Neanderthalensis
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Consider the following statements regarding Proportional Representation (PR) System?
1. Every party gets seats in the legislature in proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets in an election.
2. Under this system, a candidate who wins the election may not get the majority of votes.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes this system for the elections to the Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishads.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

C

2.6k views
Consider the following statements regarding Proportional Representation (PR) System?
1. Every party gets seats in the legislature in proportion to the percentage of votes that it gets in an election.
2. Under this system, a candidate who wins the election may not get the majority of votes.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes this system for the elections to the Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishads.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3

C

Correct. 

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Consider the following statements:

1. The term ‘Bharat’ is not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution.
2. ‘Territory of India’ represents more territory than ‘Union of India’.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Consider the following statements regarding Public Service Commissions.

1. Members of state service commission are appointed by the Governor but cannot be removed by Governor.
2. President can establish a Joint Public Service commission if requested by two or more states.
3. UPSC can serve the needs of state but only with the approval of Governor.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1 only
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With reference to “Gram Nyayalayas”, consider the following statements?

1. It has power to hear both criminal and civil cases.
2. Nyayalayas shall be guided by the principles of natural justice.
3. Both Local social activists and lawyers can act as mediators or conciliators.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
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