Q1
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The Indian Constituent Assembly debate was held between :
- A. 9th December 1946 to 24th January 1950
- B. 9th August 1946 to 24th January 1950
- C. 15th August 1945 to 10th March 1950
- D. 10th December 1945 to 10th March 1950
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Q2
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Based on the principle of one person one vote, persons who complete the age of __________ years are entitled to vote in the elections.
- A. 25
- B. 18
- C. 30
- D. 21
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Q3
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The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is :
- A. The Prime Minister of India
- B. The President of India
- C. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
- D. The Vice-President of India
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Q4
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The Governor of a State is appointed by __________.
- A. The Chief Justice of Supreme Court
- B. The Prime Minister
- C. Vice President
- D. The President
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Q5
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The President nominates the members of Rajya Sabha from amongst persons who :
- A. have rendered meritorious service to the country.
- B. have taken part in India’s Freedom Struggle.
- C. have distinguished themselves in fine arts, literature, social service, etc.
- D. have retired from active politics.
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Q6
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The oath of office to the President is administered by :
- A. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
- B. The Chief Justice of India
- C. The Chief Justice of High Court
- D. The Prime Minister
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Q7
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The Federal Court was inaugurated in the year :
- A. 1935
- B. 1937
- C. 1932
- D. 1936
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Q8
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The Article which empowers the High Courts to issue writs :
- A. Article 228
- B. Article 226
- C. Article 229
- D. Article 227
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Q9
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Who described Indian Constitution as “Co-operative Federalism” ?
- A. Jawaharlal Nehru
- B. Granville Austin
- C. Wheare
- D. Dr. Ambedkar
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Q10
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The person who ended his life by observing fast in Gandhiyan way :
- A. Sankarlinganar
- B. Jeevanandham
- C. Subramaniam
- D. Sivagnanam
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Q11
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Find the odd one out.
- A. Indian Economic Service
- B. Indian Police Service
- C. Indian Forest Service
- D. Indian Administrative Service
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Q12
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The establishment of the Union Public Service Commission has been :
- A. Determined by the President
- B. Laid down in the Constitution
- C. Determined by the Union Home Ministry
- D. Determined by the Parliament
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Q13
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The Madras Presidency was created by :
- A. Lord Ripon
- B. Lord Curzon
- C. Lord Mountbatten
- D. Lord Wellesley
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Q14
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Match the following. (1)Planning Commission (i)Narendra Modi (2)NITI Aayog (ii)M.S. Swaminathan (3)Green Revolution (iii)Verghese Kurian (4)White Revolution (iv)Jawaharlal Nehru
- A. (1)-(iii), (2)-(ii), (3)-(i), (4)-(iv)
- B. (1)-(ii), (2)-(i), (3)-(iv), (4)-(iii)
- C. (1)-(i), (2)-(iv), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iii)
- D. (1)-(iv), (2)-(i), (3)-(ii), (4)-(iii)
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Q15
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A war was fought between which two countries in 1971 ?
- A. China - Russia
- B. India - China
- C. India - Pakistan
- D. Russia - Pakistan
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Q16
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Panchsheel principle was agreed between __________.
- A. India - Sri Lanka
- B. India - China
- C. India - Bangladesh
- D. India - Pakistan
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Q17
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“Look East Policy” was established in the year :
- A. 1991
- B. 1989
- C. 1992
- D. 1990
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Q18
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Simla Agreement was signed by :
- A. Lalbahadur Shastri
- B. Indira Gandhi
- C. V.P. Singh
- D. Jawaharlal Nehru
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Q19
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The 1938 Munich Conference agreed to the dismantling of __________.
- A. Austria
- B. Yugoslavia
- C. Poland
- D. Czechoslovakia
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Q20
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The report themed “The Future We Want” deals with ________.
- A. Rio + 20
- B. Rio + 18
- C. Rio + 21
- D. Rio + 19
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Q21
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Write about the Public Accounts Committee.
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Q22
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What are the conditions to call for joint session ?
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Q24
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What are the aims of Personnel Administration ?
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Q30
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What are the essential qualifications to be elected as the President of India ?
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Q31
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Write a short note on Indian Citizenship.
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Q33
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Write a brief note on the appointment, term of office and position of the Governor in the State.
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Q35
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Provide a detailed account on Venkatachaliah Commission.
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Q37
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Write about the struggle for renaming Madras State into Tamil Nadu.
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Q39
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Write about the Tamil Diaspora across the world.
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Q40
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Give a detailed account of the sources of Indian Constitution.
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Q41
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Elucidate the salient features of Indian Constitution.
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Q42
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Examine the origin and role of the United Nations.
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Q43
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Write an essay on the powers and functions of the Chief Minister.
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Q44
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What are the functions and powers of the President ?
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Q45
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Trace the evolution of Environmental Movements in India.
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Q46
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Discuss the organizational power and functions of Supreme Court of India.
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Q47
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Describe the salient features of Sarkaria Commission Recommendations.
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Q48
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Write about the functions of Staff Selection Commission.
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Q49
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Identify five major challenges in the process of Nation building in India.
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Q50
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Examine the process of industrialisation in India.
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Q51
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Evaluate Indian-American relations in the 21st Century.
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Q52
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Write any five political moves of Indian Government.
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Q53
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Write any five amendments to the Constitution of India.
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