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  1. Q21 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements: I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution. II. According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People, on being elected as Speaker, will immediately resign from his/her political party. III. The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed from his/her office by a resolution passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. I and II only
    2. II and III only
    3. I and III only✓
    4. I, II and III
    Answer explanation

    I and III only Under Article 94, the Speaker does not vacate office upon dissolution of the House until immediately before the first meeting of the newly constituted House (Statement I correct).…

    Article 94PolitySpeaker of lok sabha
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  2. Q22 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, then the decision of the President, in accordance with the advice of the Council of Ministers, shall be final. II. There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. Only I
    2. Only II
    3. I and II both
    4. Neither I nor II✓
    Answer explanation

    Neither I nor II Under the Tenth Schedule (Anti-Defection Law), the decision on disqualification of a Member of the House of the People is taken by the Speaker of the House (not the President based on Council of Ministers' advice), making…

    Anti-defection lawPolityTenth schedule
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  3. Q23 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements: I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States. II. To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person needs to attain the age of thirty years. III. The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at intermediate levels and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of the net proceeds of taxes and duties leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level. Which of the statements given above are not correct?

    1. I and II only
    2. II and III only
    3. I and III only
    4. I, II and III✓
    Answer explanation

    I, II and III The intermediate level of Panchayats does not exist in all States; smaller States (with population below a specified threshold) may not have this tier under Article 243B (Statement I incorrect).…

    73rd amendmentPanchayati rajPolity
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  4. Q24 2025 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements about Lokpal: I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India. II. No Member of Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory shall be its Chairperson or Member, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson. III. Its Chairperson or Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member. IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. III only✓
    2. II and III
    3. I and IV
    4. None of the above statements is correct
    Answer explanation

    III only Under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, the Chairperson or Member must not be less than 45 years of age on the date of assuming office, making Statement III correct.…

    Anti-corruptionLokpalPolity
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  5. Q25 2024 Prelims GS

    As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:
    1. Addition
    2. Variation
    3. Repeal
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3✓
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 Article 368 expressly provides that Parliament may amend the Constitution by way of addition, variation or repeal of any provision, in accordance with the prescribed procedure. All three methods are therefore included.…

    Article 368Constitutional amendmentConstitution of india
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  6. Q26 2024 Prelims GS

    Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?
    1. Article 109 of the Constitution lays down a special procedure in respect of Money Bills.
    2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.
    3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.
    4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.
    Select the answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1, 2 and 3✓
    4. 1, 3 and 4
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 Statements 1, 2 and 3 are correct. Article 109 provides the special procedure for Money Bills; a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha; and the Rajya Sabha may make recommendations but cannot reject or amend the…

    Constitutional procedure under article 109Money billParliament
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  7. Q27 2024 Prelims GS

    The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of the NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?
    1. Governor of the Constituent State
    2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State
    3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India
    4. The Home Minister of India
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. 1, 2 and 3 only
    2. 1, 3 and 4 only
    3. 2 and 4 only
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4✓
    Answer explanation

    1, 2, 3 and 4 The North Eastern Council's composition includes the Governors and Chief Ministers of the constituent North-Eastern States, three members nominated by the President, and the Union Home Minister, who serves as its ex-officio…

    Composition of the necNorth eastern councilPolity
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  9. Q29 2024 Prelims GS

    The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
    1. Konkani
    2. Manipuri
    3. Nepali
    4. Maithili
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    1. 1, 2 and 3✓
    2. 1, 2 and 4
    3. 1, 3 and 4
    4. 2, 3 and 4
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 The 71st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 added Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali to the Eighth Schedule. Maithili was added later through the 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, along with Bodo, Dogri and Santhali.…

    Constitution of indiaEighth scheduleLanguages added by constitutional amendment
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  10. Q30 2024 Prelims GS

    Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
    1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
    2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
    3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
    Select the answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3✓
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 All three statements are correct. Part IX-A, inserted by the 74th Constitutional Amendment, deals with Municipalities. Part XVIII contains the emergency provisions, including Articles 352 to 360.…

    Constitutional partsConstitution of indiaEmergencies and amendments
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  11. Q31 2024 Prelims GS

    Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?

    1. Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.
    2. Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.
    3. Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.✓
    4. Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.
    Answer explanation

    Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List. Inter-State quarantine is specifically included in the Union List under the Seventh Schedule.…

    Constitution of indiaPolitySeventh schedule
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  12. Q32 2024 Prelims GS

    Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?

    1. Article 15
    2. Article 16
    3. Article 19
    4. Article 21✓
    Answer explanation

    Article 21 In the 2017 K.S. Puttaswamy judgment, a nine-judge Bench of the Supreme Court recognised the Right to Privacy as a fundamental right protected primarily under Article 21, read together with other fundamental freedoms in Part…

    Article 21 and personal libertyFundamental rightsPolity
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  13. Q33 2024 Prelims GS

    Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?
    1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.
    2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can be a member of this Committee.
    3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.
    Select the answer using the code given below.

    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3✓
    Answer explanation

    1, 2 and 3 All three statements are correct. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee was first constituted as an ad-hoc committee in 2000 and later became a permanent standing committee. Its membership is drawn from Lok Sabha Members.…

    Committee composition and jurisdictionEthics committee of the lok sabhaParliament
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  14. Q34 2024 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements regarding the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam:
    1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.
    2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.
    3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.
    Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. 1, 2 and 3
    2. 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only✓
    4. 1 and 3 only
    Answer explanation

    2 and 3 only Statement 1 is incorrect because the reservation provisions are to take effect after a census is conducted following the Act's commencement and the subsequent delimitation exercise; they did not automatically apply from the…

    Constitutional amendmentsNari shakti vandan adhiniyamPolity
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  15. Q35 2024 Prelims GS

    A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:

    1. A government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
    2. The Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
    3. The lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.✓
    4. The Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.
    Answer explanation

    The lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case. A writ of Prohibition is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent it from continuing proceedings beyond its jurisdiction.…

    Constitutional remediesPolityWrit of prohibition
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  16. Q36 2024 Prelims GS

    Consider the following statements:
    1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.
    2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only✓
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer explanation

    2 only Statement 1 is incorrect: under Article 342, the President specifies Scheduled Tribes for a State or Union Territory, after consultation with the Governor where the State is concerned; the Governor does not independently declare…

    Article 342 and st recognitionConstitutional provisionsPolity
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  17. Q37 2024 Prelims GS

    With reference to the Union Budget, consider the following statements:
    1. The Union Finance Minister, on behalf of the Prime Minister, lays the Annual Financial Statement before both Houses of Parliament.
    2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. 1 only
    2. 2 only✓
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
    Answer explanation

    2 only Statement 1 is incorrect because Article 112 provides that the President causes the Annual Financial Statement to be laid before both Houses of Parliament; it is not laid on behalf of the Prime Minister.…

    Annual financial statement and grantsParliamentary financial procedurePolity
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  18. Q38 2024 Prelims GS

    With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:
    While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration:
    1. He/She shall not preside.
    2. He/She shall not have the right to speak.
    3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. 1 only✓
    2. 1 and 2 only
    3. 2 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
    Answer explanation

    1 only Statement 1 is correct: under Article 96, the Speaker cannot preside while a resolution for their removal is under consideration. Statement 2 is incorrect because the Speaker may speak and otherwise take part in the proceedings.…

    ParliamentPolityRemoval procedure and article 96
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  19. Q39 2024 Prelims GS

    With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
    1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.
    2. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
    3. A Bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. 1 only
    2. 1 and 2✓
    3. 2 and 3
    4. 3 only
    Answer explanation

    1 and 2 Statements 1 and 2 are correct. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses when the Lok Sabha is dissolved. A Bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in the Rajya Sabha also lapses on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.…

    Dissolution of the lok sabhaLapsing of billsParliamentary procedure
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  20. Q40 2024 Prelims GS

    With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:
    1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.
    2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die, but there is no bar to the President of India proroguing the House which is in session.
    3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. 1 only
    2. 1 and 2
    3. 2 and 3✓
    4. 3 only
    Answer explanation

    2 and 3 Statement 1 is incorrect because the President exercises the power to prorogue a House on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers.…

    Parliamentary procedurePolityPresident and council of ministers
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