Match the Indian Prime Ministers (List-I) with their initiatives/policies (List-II): List-I List-II a. P. V. Narasimha Rao 1. Six-Nation Disarmament Conference b. Morarji Desai 2. Pokhran-II c. A. B. Vajpayee 3. Look East Policy d. Rajiv Gandhi 4. Genuine Non-Alignment Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
• a-2, b-,4 c-3, d-1
• a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
• a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2

Choose the correct chronological sequence of the following events in the context of recognition of human rights:

(i) Magna Carta

(ii) French Revolution

(iii) Universal Declaration of Human Rights

(iv) Adoption of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• (i), (iv), (ii), (iii)
• (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
• (i), (iii), (iv), (ii)
• (i), (ii), (iv), (iii)

Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha of the Indian Parliament :

(i) The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.

(ii) The Rajya Sabha cannot vote the Demands of Grants.

(iii) The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

(iv) If any question arises regarding whether a Bill is Money Bill or not, the decision of the Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha thereon shall not be final.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

• Only (i) and (iv)
• Only (ii) and (iii)
• Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
• (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Which of the following features are regarded as the core features of 'Rule of Law'?

(i) Limitation of powers

(ii) Equality before law

(iii) Liberty and civil rights

(iv) Supremacy of law

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
• Only (i) and (iii)
• Only (ii) and (iv)
• Only (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Which of the following qualifications are necessary for the office of the Vice President of India as per the Indian Constitution?

(i) The person must be a citizen of India.

(ii) The person must be a member of the Rajya Sabha.

(iii) The person must be above 35 years of age.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• (i), (ii) and (iii)
• Only (i) and (iii)
• Only (ii) and (iii)
• Only (i) and (ii)

Which of the following statements are correct about the difference between censure and no-confidence motion?

(i) A censure motion should state the reason for its adoption. On the other hand, a no-confidence motion need not state the reason for its adoption.

(ii) A no-confidence motion can be moved only against the Council of Ministers. In contrast, a censure motion can be moved against the Council of Ministers or an individual Minister, or a group of Ministers.

(iii) The government must resign if a no-confidence motion is passed. On the other hand, the government need not resign if a censure motion is passed.

(iv) A censure motion can be moved in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, whereas a no-confidence motion can be moved only in the Lok Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• (i), (iii) and (iv) only
• (ii), (iii) and (iv) only
• (i) and (ii) only
• (i), (ii) and (iii) only

Consider the following factors regarding the declaration of a political party as a State Party by the Election Commission of India :

(i) If it secures 6% of the valid votes polled in the State in a general election to the respective State Legislative Assembly and also, it wins 2 seats in the same State Legislative Assembly

(ii) If it secures 6% of the total votes in the State in a general election to the Lok Sabha and also, it wins 1 seat in the Lok Sabha from the same State

(iii) If it wins 3% of seats in the Legislative Assembly at a general election to the Legislative Assembly of the State concerned or 3 seats in the Assembly (whichever is more)

(iv) If it secures 16% of the total valid votes polled in the State at a general election to the Lok Sabha from the State or to the State Legislative Assembly

Select the incorrect factor/factors using the codes given below.

• (i), (ii) and (iii) only
• (iii) and (iv) only
• (i) and (iii) only
• (iv) only

Match the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution (List-I) with their subject matters (List-II):

List-I List-II a. Fourth Schedule 1. Forms of Oath оr Affirmations b. Eleventh Schedule 2. Languages c. Eighth Schedule 3. Powers of Panchayats d. Third Schedule 4. Allocation of Seats in the Council of States Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

• a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
• a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
• a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
• a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3

Consider the following statements regarding the provisions of official languages in India:

(i) Article 343 of the Constitution of India has made Hindi in Devanagari Script as the National Language of India.

(ii) The Legislature of a State may by law adopt any one or more of the languages in use in the State as the official language/languages of the State as per Article 345 of the Constitution of India.

(iii) The Assam Official Language Act, 1960 has been legislated as per Article 345 of the Constitution of India.

Select the correct statements using the codes given below.

• (i) and (ii) only
• (ii) and (iii) only
• (i) and (iii) only
• (i), (ii) and (iii)

Consider the following statements regarding the special provisions to some of the States of India made by the Constitution :

(i) Article 371C provides for the special provisions for the State of Assam. Under this Article, the President of India is empowered to provide for the creation of committee of the Assam Legislative Assembly consisting of members elected from Tribal Areas of the State and such other members as he/ she may specify.

(ii) Article 371C was added by the 22nd Amendment Act of 1969.

(iii) Article 371D deals with special provisions with respect to the State of Andhra Pradesh and Article 371E deals with the establishment of Central University in Andhra Pradesh.

(iv) 32nd Constitutional Amendment Act, which was made in 1973, inserted Articles 371D and 371E into the Constitution of India.

Select the incorrect statement/statements using the codes given below.

• (i) only
• (iii) and (iv) only
• (i) and (ii) only
• (i) and (iii) only