Q1
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The most important feature of a Federal Constitution is :
- A. Decentralization of Powers
- B. Regional Governments
- C. Political Parties
- D. National Government
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Q2
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Which of the following is not an organ of the Government ?
- A. Executive
- B. Legislature
- C. Judiciary
- D. Bureaucracy
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Q3
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In 1950, how many languages were recognised ?
- A. 12
- B. 26
- C. 18
- D. 22
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Q4
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National Legislature is called __________.
- A. The Parliament
- B. The Supreme Court
- C. Legislative Assembly
- D. The High Court
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Q5
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Who is the architect of Modern India ?
- A. Jawaharlal Nehru
- B. M.N. Roy
- C. Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- D. B.R. Ambedkar
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Q6
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The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is :
- A. 280 members
- B. 200 members
- C. 300 members
- D. 250 members
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Q7
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Where is the AMUL dairy located ?
- A. Balrampur in Uttar Pradesh
- B. Ajmer in Rajasthan
- C. Udupi in Karnataka
- D. Anand in Gujarat
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Q8
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In which city was the SAARC Charter signed ?
- A. Islamabad
- B. New Delhi
- C. Dhaka
- D. Colombo
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Q9
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The order of following words seen in Preamble is : (i)Democratic (ii)Socialist (iii)Sovereign (iv)Secular (v)Republic
- A. (iii), (ii), (i), (iv), (v)
- B. (iii), (ii), (iv), (i), (v)
- C. (iii), (i), (ii), (v), (iv)
- D. (ii), (iii), (iv), (i), (v)
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Q10
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Who is the leader of the Lok Sabha ?
- A. The President
- B. The Speaker
- C. The Vice-President
- D. The Prime Minister
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Q11
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When was the Public Service Commission, a forerunner of Union Public Service Commission, was first of all set up in India ?
- A. 1947
- B. 1926
- C. 1950
- D. 1930
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Who among the following individuals outlined the idea of the League of Nations ?
- A. Franklin D Roosevelt
- B. Eleanor Roosevelt
- C. Theodore Roosevelt
- D. Woodrow Wilson
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Q13
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The Montreal Protocol deals with __________.
- A. Forests
- B. Ozone Layer
- C. Desert
- D. Ocean Health
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Q14
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Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly consists of __________ elected members.
- A. 250
- B. 239
- C. 350
- D. 234
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Q15
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Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the emergency powers of the President ?
- A. Part - XV
- B. Part - V
- C. Part - XVIII
- D. Part - X
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Q16
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Who initiated Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ?
- A. Tito
- B. Nasser
- C. Nehru
- D. All
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Q17
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In which year, was the Federal Court inaugurated ?
- A. 1935
- B. 1937
- C. 1932
- D. 1936
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Q18
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The World Wetlands Day is celebrated on __________.
- A. 2nd April
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Q19
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Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers to settle Inter-State River Water Dispute ?
- A. Article 352
- B. Article 360
- C. Article 262
- D. Article 356
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Q20
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The Parliament of India generally holds three sessions. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as a session of Parliament ?
- A. Spring Session
- B. Budget Session
- C. Winter Session
- D. Monsoon Session
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Q21
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Distinguish between Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
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Q22
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What do you mean by Territorial Distribution of Powers ?
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Q23
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State the motivation of the Bhoodan Movement.
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Q24
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Write a short note on Sankaralinganar.
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Q26
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What is called bicameral system ?
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Q27
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Write a note on White Revolution (Operation Flood).
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Q28
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Write a short note on Indian Administrative Service.
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Q30
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Which are the permanent members of the UN Security Council ?
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Q31
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What are the special features of a Welfare State ?
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Q32
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Briefly discuss the significance of Public Interest Litigations.
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Q33
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Write about the Tamil Diaspora across the world.
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Q34
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Write a brief note on the composition of Constituent Assembly.
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Q35
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What are the five institutions of the World Bank ?
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Q36
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Write a short note on State Council of Ministers.
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Q37
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Distinguish between a Nation and a State.
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Q38
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Write about the two modes of recruitment to the All India Services.
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Q39
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Enumerate the main recommendations of Rajamannar Commission.
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Q40
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What are the qualifications to become member of Rajya Sabha ?
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Q41
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Explicate parliamentary type of democracy in India.
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Q42
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Examine the challenges faced by Indigenous Communities.
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Q43
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Write an essay on the evolution of the League of Nations and discuss why it failed to fulfill its purpose.
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Q44
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Explain the process and procedure of the Amendment.
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Q45
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Discuss the organization, powers and functions of the High Courts of India.
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Q46
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What were the impacts of the Green Revolution ?
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Q47
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Examine the dispute settlement approach to Inter-State River Water Disputes in Indian Constitution.
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Q48
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Explain about the India-China border conflict.
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Q51
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How significant is the 'Self-respect Movement' in shaping Tamil Identity ?
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Q52
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Explain the objectives of Financial Administration.
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Q53
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What are the functions and powers of the President ?
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