Which one of the following is not the technique of Pressure Groups to influence government ?

• Professional lobbying
• Mass media
• Public petition
• Contesting in election

In which of the following the first Municipal Corporation was set up in India ?

• Madras
• Bombay
• Calcutta
• Kerala

Which of the following statements is not correct in respect of Lok Ayukta?

• The Lok Ayukta is an anti-corruption ombudsman.
• The Lok Ayukta is appointed by President of India.
• The Lok Ayukta may be removed by passing an impeachment motion by the State Assembly:
• Maharastra was the first State to introduce the institution of Lok Ayukta

Which Article of Indian Constitution speaks about the formation of Gram Sabha ?

• 243-C
• 243-B
• 243-D
• 243-A

Part XIV-A of Indian Constitution deals with:

• All India services
• Administrative Tribunal
• Expenses of Public Service Commission
• Tribunals for other matters

Stasiology deals with the study of

• Political parties
• Pressure groups
• Political culture
• Elite groups

The fundamental principle of governance is:

• Discretion
• Coercion
• Accountability
• Rule of Law

The theory of basic structure of the Constitution was propounded by Supreme Court of India in which of the following case:

• Gopalan vs State of Madras
• Golaknath vs State of Punjab
• Keshavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
• Minenra Mills vs Union of India

Which one of the following committees is not the committee of Rajya Sabha ?

• Committee of Petitions
• Committee on absence of members
• Committee of Privileges
• Committee on Subordinate Legislation

Which of the following is not the recommendation of Dinesh Goswami Committee on Electoral reforms ?

• Increase the deposits from independents
• Amendment of the Anti-defection Law to restrict disqualification
• Time limit for bye-elections
• Voters Council should be formed to help free fair elections