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1,In the map the given four areas are differently shaded, three of which indicate cereal crops production areas and one indicates non-cereal crop production area. As per the index given, the non-cereal crop production area is :, (a) 1 ,(b) 2 ,(c) 3 ,(d) 4,
1,d,Cotton grows in Andhra Pradesh due to its suitable climate and soil conditions.
2,Coffee cultivation in Sri Lanka was abandoned because of the disease :, (a) leaf blight ,(b) leaf spot ,(c) leaf rust ,(d) rut,
2,c,Coffee cultivation in Sri Lanka was discontinued due to the leaf rust disease caused by Hemileia vastatrix, affecting both the fruit and leaves of coffee plants.
3,Which one of the following sets of conditions is necessary for a good crop of wheat?, (a) Moderate temperature and moderate rainfall ,(b) High temperature and heavy rainfall ,(c) High temperature and moderate rainfall ,(d) Low temperature and low rainfall,
3,a,Wheat is a temperate region crop and requires moderate temperatures (not exceeding 20°C) and rainfall between 50-100 cm for optimal growth.
4,Which one of the following is an important crop of the Barak valley?, (a) Jute ,(b) Tea ,(c) Sugarcane ,(d) Cotton,
4,a,Jute is the major crop of Barak Valley in Assam due to its ideal temperature (25° to 30°C) and rainfall (100 to 200 cm) conditions for jute cultivation.
- Which of the following pairs of states and their important
crops are correctly matched? [1996] - Kerala–Tapioca
- Maharashtra–Cotton
- West Bengal–Jute
- Gujarat–Groundnut
(a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
5,d,Tapioca is not a significant crop in Kerala, making option 1 incorrect.
6,Which one of the following areas of India produces largest amount of cotton?, (a) North-west India and Gangetic West Bengal ,(b) North-west and western India ,(c) Western and southern India ,(d) Plains of northern India,
6,c,Western and Southern India, including states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, are the largest producers of cotton in India.
7,Which one of the following is cultivated by transplanting seedlings?, (a) Maize ,(b) Sorghum ,(c) Onion ,(d) Soyabean,
7,c,Onions are typically cultivated by transplanting seedlings.
8,Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer:, List-I List-II (Crops) (Geographical conditions) A. Barley 1. Hot and dry climate with poor soil B. Rice 2. Cool climate with poorer soil C. Millets 3. Warm and moist climate with high altitude D. Tea 4. Hot and moist climate with rich soil, (a) A – 2; B – 4; C – 1; D – 3 (b) A – 3; B – 4; C – 1; D – 2 (c) A – 2; B – 1; C – 4; D – 3 (d) A – 3; B – 2; C – 4; D –1,
8,a,Barley requires cool climates with poor soil quality, whereas rice needs hot and moist climates with rich soil. Millets thrive in hot and dry climates with poor soil, while tea requires warm and moist climates with high altitude.
9,Consider the map given below: The place marked A, B, C and D in the map are respectively known for the cultivation of :, (a) groundnut, ragi, tobacco and sugarcane ,(b) groundnut, sugarcane, ragi and tobacco ,(c) ragi, sugarcane, groundnut and tobacco ,(d) ragi, groundnut, sugarcane and tobacco,
9,b,The places marked on the map correspond to Gujarat (groundnut), Maharashtra (sugarcane), Orissa/Andhra Pradesh (ragi), and Andhra Pradesh (tobacco).
10,The following are the major oilseeds produced in India: 1. Sesamum 2. Mustard 3. Groundnut 4. Soyabean Which one of the following is the correct sequence of the descending order of the quantity of their production?, (a) 1, 2, 3, 4 ,(b) 3, 2, 4, 1 ,(c) 2, 4, 3, 1 ,(d) 3, 4, 2, 1,
10,d,The correct descending order of oilseed production is Groundnut > Soyabean > Mustard > Sesamum.
11,Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:, List-I List-II (Agricultural products) (Foremost producer) A. Cotton 1. Madhya Pradesh B. Gram 2. Gujarat C. Black pepper 3. West Bengal D. Pineapple 4. Kerala / Agriculture B 52 Topicwise Solved Papers Codes: (a) A-2; B-1; C- 4; D-3 (b) A-2; B-1; C- 3; D-4 (c) A-1; B-2; C- 4; D-3 (d) A-1; B-2; C- 3; D-4
11,a,Gujarat is the leading producer of cotton, while gram is produced in Madhya Pradesh, black pepper in Kerala, and pineapple in West Bengal.
- Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using
the codes given below the lists: [1999]
List-I List-II
A. Cotton 1. Rainfall 1000–1500 mm;
Temperature 40°–60°C
B. Flax 2. Rainfall 1500–2000 mm;
Temperature 25°–35°C
C. Sugar beet 3. Rainfall 600–800 mm;
Temperature 5°–18º C
D. Jute 4. Rainfall 500–1000 mm;
Temperature 18°–22°C - Rainfall 500–600 mm;
Temperature 18°–22°C
Codes:
(a) A-1; B-3; C-4; D-2 (b) A-2; B-3; C-5; D-4
(c) A-4; B-5; C-2; D-1 (d) A-4; B-3; C-5; D-2
12,b,The matching of crops with their suitable climatic conditions is: A-Cotton, B-Flax, C-Sugar beet, D-Jute.
13,Which one of the following agricultural practices is eco-friendly?, (a) Organic farming (b) Shifting cultivation (c) Cultivation of high yielding varieties (d) Growing plants in glass-houses,
13,a,Organic farming avoids synthetic and chemical inputs like fertilizers and pesticides.
14,Assertion (A) : Insect resistant transgenic cotton has been produced by inserting Bt gene. Reason (R) : The Bt gene is derived from a bacterium., (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true,
14,a,The assertion and reason are both true, and the reason explains why Bt gene is used in insect-resistant transgenic cotton.
15,Assertion (A) : In Australia, cattle rearing is done more for meat than for milk. Reason (R) : Australians are traditionally nonvegetarians, (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true,
15,b,While the assertion is correct, the reason does not directly explain it but is true; Australian farmers rear cattle for meat, and the majority of Australians are non-vegetarians.
16,The high density of population in Nile valley and Islands of Java is primarily due to :, (a) intensive agriculture (b) industrialization (c) urbanization (d) topographic limitations,
16,a,The assertion is true as intensive agricultural practices are facilitated by fertile alluvial soil in regions like the Nile river and Java islands, leading to high population density.
17,With reference to Indian agriculture, which one of the following statements is correct?, (a) About 90 percent of the area under pulses in India is rainfed (b) Share of pulses in the gross cropped are at the national level has doubled in the last two decades. (c) India accounts for about 15 percent of the total area under rice in the world (d) Rice occupies about 34 percent of the gross cropped are in India,
17,a,About 90% of the area under pulses in Indian agriculture is rainfed, but pulses require less water for cultivation, leading to hampered production due to insufficient rainfall.
18,Consider the following high yielding varieties of crops in India: 1. Arjun 2. Jaya 3. Padma 4. Sonalika Which of these are of wheat?, (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 4 (d) 3 and 4,
18,c,Arjun and Sonalika are hybrid varieties of wheat developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
19,Assertion (A) : Eastern coast of India produces more rice than the western coast. Reason (R) : Eastern coast receives more rainfall than the western coast., (a) Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true,
19,c,While the assertion is true, the reason is false. The western coast of India receives more rainfall than the eastern coast, providing suitable conditions for rice cultivation.
20,Consider the following statements: 1. India is the original home of the cotton plant 2. India is the first country in the world to develop hybrid cotton variety leading to increased production Which of these statements is/are correct?, (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
20,c,India is the original home of the cotton plant and ranks first in the world in terms of cotton cultivation. Various hybrid varieties like H–4, Raj–16, Dhanalaxmi, and Fateh have been developed in India.
21,The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee, whose permission is required for cultivation of any genetically modified crop such as Bt Cotton in India, is under the Union Ministry of :, (a) Agriculture (b) Environment and Forests (c) Commerce and Industry (d) Rural-Development,
21,a,The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) operates under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
22,Consider the following statements: 1. India ranks first in the world in fruit production 2. India ranks second in the world in export of tobacco Which of these statements is/are correct?, (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither I nor 2,
22,d,India ranks second in fruit production globally and sixth in tobacco production.
23,Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Maize 4. Mustard Which of the above are kharif crops?, (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 1, 2 , 3 and 4,
23,b,Cotton, Groundnut, and Maize are kharif crops, while Mustard is a rabi crop.
24,Consider the following statements: 1. India is the only country in the world producing all the five known commercial varieties of silk. 2. India is the largest producer of sugar in the world. Which of the statements given above less is/are correct?, (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
24,a,India rears five varieties of silkworms for producing five types of silk: Mulberry silk, Muga silk, Tasar silk, Oak Tasar silk, and Eri silk. India is the second-largest producer of sugar in the world.
25,Which one of the following statements is correct?, (a) The first meeting of the Parties (MOP) to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety was held in Phillippines in the year 2004. (b) India is not a signatory to the Biosafety protocol/ convention on Biological Diversity. (c) The Biosafety protoco1 deals with genetically modified organisms. (d) United State of America is member of the Biosafety protocol/convention on Biological diversity.
25,c,The Biosafety Protocol regulates international trade, handling, and use of genetically engineered organisms to ensure biodiversity conservation and human health. India is a signatory member to the protocol.
26,Assertion (A): The percentage of net sown area in the total area of Andhra Pradesh is less as compared to that of West Bengal. Reason (R) : The soil of most of Andhra Pradesh is laterite. [2006],(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true,
26,c,Laterite soil, found in regions with high rainfall and temperature, is suitable for crops like rice, ragi, and sugarcane.
27,Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the decreasing order of production (in million tones) of the given foodgrains in India? [2007],(a) Wheat - Rice - Pulses - Coarse Cereals (b) Rice - Wheat - Pulses - Coarse Cereals (c) Wheat - Rice - Coarse Cereals - Pulses (d) Rice - Wheat - Coarse Cereals - Pulses,
27,d,The correct sequence of production in decreasing order in India is Rice – Wheat – Coarse cereals – Pulses.
28,Assertion (A) : There are no tea plantations in any African country. [2007] Reason (R) : Tea plants need fertile soil with high humus.,(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true,
28,d,Tea cultivation was present in three African countries in the 20th century (Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda), making the assertion false. However, the reason is true as tea plants require organic or loamy soils.
29,Dalbergia species is associated with which one of the following? [2007],(a) Cashewnut (b) Coffee (c) Tea (d) Rosewood,
29,d,Rosewood is associated with the Dalbergia species, which is used for aromatic oils and as food plants.
30,Which one of the following places was associated with Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s Bhoodan Movement at the beginning of the movement? [2007],(a) Udaygiri (b) Rapur (c) Pochampalli (d) Venkatagiri,
30,c,The Bhoodan Movement, initiated by Acharya Vinoba Bhave on April 18, 1951, began at Pochampalli village in Telangana (Andhra Pradesh).
31,Which one amongst the following has the largest livestock population in the world? [2008],(a) Brazil (b) China (c) India (d) USA,
31,c,India has the largest livestock population globally, with significant numbers of cattle and buffalo, according to the 17th Livestock Census in 2003.
32,Consider the following statements: 1. Chikmagalur is well-known for sugar production. 2. Mandya is well-known as a coffee producing region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?,(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
32,(d),Chikmagalur is famous for coffee. Mandya is famous for sugar and paper production.
33,Though coffee and tea both are cultivated on hill slopes, there is some difference between them regarding their cultivation. In this context, consider the following statements: 1. Coffee plant requires a hot and humid climate of tropical areas whereas tea can be cultivated in both tropical and subtropical areas. 2. Coffee is propagated by seeds but tea is propagated by stem cuttings only. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?,(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
33,(c),Not only the tea plants but also the coffee plants can be propagated by seeds and stem cutting.
34,With reference to soil conservation, consider the following practices: 1. Crop rotation 2. Sand fences 3. Terracing 4. Wind breaks Which of the above are considered appropriate methods for soil conservation in India?,(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4,
34,allare used(c),The different types of soil erosion in India are Normal or Geologic Erosion, Accelerated soil Erosion, Wind Erosion, Water Erosion, sheet Erosion, Gully Erosion, Land slides or slip Erosion and stream-bank Erosion.
35,An objective of the National Food Security Mission is to increase the production of certain crops through area expansion and productivity enhancement in a sustainable manner in the identified districts of the country. What are those crops? [2010],(a) Rice and wheat only (b) Rice, wheat and pulses only (c) Rice, wheat, pulses and oil seeds only (d) Rice, wheat, pulses, oil seeds and vegetables,
35,(b),National Food Security Mission launched by government of India to increase the food production of rice, wheat and pulses and commercial gaps like sugarcance jute. The target is to increase the production of rice by 10 million tones, wheat by 8 million tones and pulses, by 2 million tones by the end of Eleventh Plan.
36,Due to their extensive rice cultivation, some regions may be contributing to global warming. To what possible reason/ reasons is this is attributable? [2010] 1. The anaerobic conditions associated with rice cultivation cause the emission of methane. 2. When nitrogen based fertilizers are used, nitrous oxide is emitted from the cultivated soil. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?,(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
36,(c),As per scientific estimations it has been suggested that more than 2 per cent of human-induced climate warming can be attributed to rice farming. It is predominantly due to methane, a potent greenhouse gas emitted from flooded rice fields. Methanogen bacteria in the waterlogged soil produce it in large quantities. Nitrous oxide is also released from cultivated fields due to transformation of nitrogen based fertilizers that can have a harmful climate effect.
37,Tamil Nadu is a leading producer of mill-made cotton yarn in the country. What could be the reason? [2010] 1. Black cotton soil is the predominant type of soil in the State. 2. Rich pool of skilled labour is available. Which of the above is/are the correct reasons?,(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2,
37,(b),The predominant soil in Tamil Nadu is red which supports cotton cultivation and a rich pool of skilled labour is available in Tamil Nadu.
38,Given below are the names of four energy crops. Which one of them can be cultivated for ethanol ? [2010],(a) Jatropha (b) Maize (c) Pongamia (d) Sunflower,
38,(b),Maize is one of the carbohydrate rich crops; hence it is more suited for ethanol-production among the given crops.
39,Salinization occurs when the irrigation water accumulated in the soil evaporates, leaving behind salts and minerals. What are the effects of salinization on the irrigated land ? [2011 - I],(a) It greatly increases the crop production (b) It makes some soils impermeable (c) It raises the water table (d) It fills the air spaces in the soil with water,
39,(b),Salinization for a long time on the irrigated land led to soil impermeability.
40,Which of the following is the chief characteristic of ‘mixed farming’? [2012 - I],(a) Cultivation of both cash crops and food crops (b) Cultivation of two or more crops in the same field (c) Rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together (d) None of the above,
40,(c),Mixed farming refer to rearing of animals and cultivation of crops together.
41,Consider the following crops of India : 1. Cowpea 2. Green gram 3. Pigeon pea Which of the above is/are used as pulse, fodder and green manure?,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3,
41,ais the upsc official answer key(d),All these crops are leguminous crop (Pulses crops), and have the capacity to fix atmospheric nitrogen through symbiotic nitrogen fixation.
42,Consider the following crops of India : 1. Groundnut 2. Sesamum 3. Pearl millet Which of the above is/are predominantly rained crop/crops?,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3,
42,(d),All of them are predominantly rain fed crops.
43,Contour bunding is a method of soil conservation used in [2013 - I],(a) desert margins, liable to strong wind action (b) low flat plains, close to stream courses, liable to flooding (c) scrublands, liable to spread of weed growth (d) None of the above,
43,(d),Contour Bunding is one of the simple method of soil and water conservation. This technique is used at places where the land is sloppy. Due to slope, soil and nutrients erode fast which makes agriculture on this land very uneconomical. To adopt this technique the agriculture fields contours are marked and then the bunds are taken along the contours.
44,Consider the following crops: 1. Cotton 2. Groundnut 3. Rice 4. Wheat Which of these are Kharif crops?,(a) 1 and 4 (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) 2, 3 and 4
44,(c),Rice is the main kharif crop and groundnut and cotton are also the kharif crops wheat is a rabi.
45,With reference to Neem tree, consider the following statements : 1. Neem oil can be used as a pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites. 2. Neem seeds are used in the manufacture of biofuels and hospital detergents. 3. Neem oil has applications in pharmaceutical industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
45,(c),Neem oil can be used as pesticide to control the proliferation of some species of insects and mites and also has applications in pharmaceutical industry as neem oil has various medicinal properties.
46,Consider the following pairs : Region Well-known for the production of 1. Kinnaur : Areca nut 2. Mewat : Mango 3. Coromandel : Soya bean Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
46,(d),Kinnaur (Himachal) is famous for apples. Areca nut mostly confined to Karnataka, Kerala and Assam. Mewat in haryana is not famous for mango. UP is famous for mango. Similarly, coromandel coast is not famous for soya beans. Top two producers of soya are Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra which are outside coromandel coast. Therefore, (d) is the correct option.
47,Consider the following techniques phenomena : 1. Budding and grafting in fruit plants 2. Cytoplasmic male sterility 3. Gene silencing Which of the above is/are used to create transgenic crops?,(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1 and 3 (d) None
47,(b,Cytoplasmic male sterility and gene silencing are used for creation of transgenic crops. Grafting and budding in fruit plants are not used for transgenic crop production but used during regular horticulture practices.
48,Consider the following statements : 1. Maize can be used for the production of starch. 2. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. 3. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?,(a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
48,(d),All three statements are correct as Maize can be used for the production of starch. Oil extracted from maize can be a feedstock for biodiesel. Alcoholic beverages can be produced by using maize.
49,What are the significances of a practical approach to sugarcane production known as ‘Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative’? 1. Seed cost is very low in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. 2. Drip irrigation can be practiced very effectively in this. 3. There is no application of chemical/inorganic fertilizers at all in this. 4. The scope for intercropping is more in this compared to the conventional method of cultivation. Select the correct answer using the code given below.,(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 2, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
49,(b),NPK (fertilizers) can be applied at the rate of 112 kg, 25 kg and 48 kg per acre, respectively through inorganic or organic methods. Hence statement #3 is wrong, this eliminates (a), (c) and (d). Therefore, answer (b) 1,2,4 only.
50,Consider the following pairs : Programme/Project Ministry
1 . Drought-Prone Area : Ministry of Agriculture Programme
2. Desert Development : Ministry of Environment Programme and Forests
3. 3. National Watershed : Ministry of Rural Development Project Development for Rainfed Areas
4. Which of the above pairs is/ are correctly matched?,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only
5. (c) 1, 2 and 3 (d) None
50,(d),The draught prone area programme is by ministry of Rural development to minimize the adverse effects of drought on production of crops and livestock and productivity of land, water and human resources. The desert development programme is also by ministry of Rural development to minimize the adverse effect of drought and control desertification. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas is by ministry of agriculture.
51,What are the benefits of implementing the ‘Integrated Watershed Development Programme’? 1. Prevention of soil runoff 2. Linking the country’s perennial rivers with seasonal rivers 3. Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table 4. Regeneration of natural vegetation Select the correct answer using the code given below.,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
51,(c),Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) was launched during 2009-10. It aims at Prevention of soil runoff, Rainwater harvesting and recharge of groundwater table and Regeneration of natural vegetation.
52,In India, cluster bean (Guar) is traditionally used as a vegetable or animal feed, but recently the cultivation of this has assumed significance. Which one of the following statements is correct in this context?,(a) The oil extracted from seeds is used in the manufacture of biodegradable plastics (b) The gum made from its seeds is used in the extraction of shale gas (c) The leaf extract of this plant has the properties of antihistamines (d) It is a source of high quality biodiesel
52,(b),Guar gum is used in hydraulic fracturing technology during shale gas extraction.
53,Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding vegetative propagation of plants? 1. Vegetative propagation produces clonal population. 2. Vegetative propagation helps in eliminating the virus. 3. Vegetative propagation can be practiced most of the year. Select the correct answer using the code given below.,(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
53,(c),Vegetative reproduction is a form of asexual reproduction in plants. It is a process by which new organisms arise without production of seeds. It helps in development of clones. Vegetative propagation involves only mitosis, this ensures that the genetic information in DNA of vegetative progeny (child) is same as in the mother plant and can be practiced throughout the year. However, it does not help in the elimination of viruses. Plant once systematically infected with a virus, usually remains infected for its lifetime. Thus any vegetative parts taken for propagation remain infected.
54,The substitution of steel for wooden ploughs in agricultural production is an example of,(a) labour-augmenting technological progress (b) capital-augmenting technological progress (c) capital-reducing technological progress (d) None of the above
54,(b),Capital-augmenting technological progress results in the more productive use of existing capital goods; for example, the substitution of steel from wooden ploughs in agricultural production.
55,Which one of the following best describes the main objective of ‘Seed Village Concept’?,(a) Encouraging the farmers to use their own farm seeds and discouraging them to buy the seeds from others (b) Involving the farmers for training in quality seed production and thereby to make available quality seeds to others at appropriate time and affordable cost (c) Earmarking some villages exclusively for the production of certified seeds (d) Identifying the entrepreneurs in village and providing them technology and finance to set up seed companies
55,(b),Seed village concept is to promote the quality seed production of foundation and certified seed classes. The area which is suitable for raising a particular crop will be selected, and raised with single variety of a kind. Suitable area for seed production will be identified by the Scientists. The foundation/ certified seeds or University labelled seeds will be supplied by the University through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and Research Stations at 50% subsidy cost to the identified farmers in the area. The farmers will use these quality seeds and take up their own seed production in a small area (1 acre) for their own use. The crops are Rice, Pulses and Oilseeds.
56,What can be the impact of excessive / inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture? 1. Proliferation of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms in soil can occur. 2. Increase in the acidity of soil can take place. 3. Leaching of nitrate to the ground-water can occur. Select the correct answer using the code given below.,(a) 1 and 3 only
56,(c),Excessive/ inappropriate use of nitrogenous fertilizers increase the acidity of soil and Leaching of nitrate to the ground water.
- In India, markets in agricultural products are regulated under the [2015-I] (a) Essential Commodities Act, 1955 (b) Agricultural Produce Market Committee Act enacted by States (c) Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 (d) Food Products Order, 1956 and Meat and Food Products Order, 1973
57,(b),Agricultural Produce Market Committee Acts of respective states are responsible for markets in agricultural products.
- The terms ‘Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and ‘Peace Clause’ appear in the news frequently in the context of the affairs of the [2015-I] (a) Food and Agriculture Organization EBD_7335 Agriculture B 55 (b) United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change (c) World Trade Organisation (d) United Nations Environment Programme
58,(c),’Agreement on Agriculture’, ‘Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures’ and ‘Peace Clause’ are related to World Trade Organisation.
59,The FAO accords the status of ‘Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS)’ to traditional agricultural systems. What is the overall goal of this initiative?
1. To provide modern technology, training in modern farming methods and financial support to local communities of identified GIAHS so as to greatly enhance their agricultural productivity
2. 2. To identify and safeguard eco-friendly traditional farm practices and their associated landscapers, agricultural biodiversity and knowledge systems of the local communities
3. 3. To provide Geographical Indication status to all the varieties of agricultural produce in such identified GIAHS Select the correct answer using the code given below.,(a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
59,(b),(i) In order to safeguard and support the world’s agricultural heritage systems, in 2002 FAO started an initiative for the dynamic conservation of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). The GIAHS Initiative promotes public understanding, awareness, national and international recognition of Agricultural Heritage systems. It aims to identify and ensure global recognition of the importance of unique traditional agricultural systems for food security and sustainable development. The GIAHS initiative explicitly recognises that change in “traditional” political, social and economic processes is inevitable; they cannot be frozen or re-created. (ii) There is no provision to give Geographical indication to “ALL” varieties. Hence statement 3 is wrong. By elimination method, we are left with answer (b) only 2.
60,With reference to ‘Initiative for Nutritional Security through Intensive Millets Promotion’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies, and to demonstrate value addition techniques, in an integrated manner, with cluster approach.
2. Poor, small, marginal and tribal farmers have larger stake in this scheme.
3. An important objective of the scheme is to encourage farmers of commercial crops to shift to millet cultivation by offering them free kits of critical inputs of nutrients and micro irrigation equipment. Select the correct answer using the code given below.,(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
60,(c),(i) This initiative aims to demonstrate the improved production and post-harvest technologies in an integrated manner to catalyze increased production of millets in the country. The scheme, through processing and value addition techniques, is expected to generate consumer demand for millet-based food products. Poor, small, marginal, and tribal farmers have a larger stake in this scheme. (ii) 1st and 2nd statements are right. The policy aims to give free kits, but “wanting to shift commercial crop farmers to millet” doesn’t fit logic. There is no such mention in the scheme, nor any talk about giving micro-irrigation equipment. Hence 3rd statement wrong.
61,Consider the following statements : The nation-wide ‘Soil Health Card Scheme’ aims at
1. expanding the cultivable area under irrigation.
2. 2. enabling the banks to assess the quantum of loans to be granted to farmers on the basis of soil quality.
3. 3. checking the overuse of fertilizers in farmlands. Which of the above statements is/are correct?,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
61,(b),A soil health card provides information about 12 soil parameters, so farmers can use appropriate fertilizers. Hence only 3 is the correct statement. Statement 1 and 2 are irrelevant.
62,What is/are the advantage/advantages of implementing the ‘National Agriculture Market’ (NAM) scheme? 1. It is a pan-India electronic trading portal for agricultural commodities. 2. It provides the farmers access to nationwide market, with prices commensurate with the quality of their produce. Select the correct answer using the code given below: ,(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
62,(c),Both statements are correct as per Government notification.
63,Which of the following practices can help in water conservation in agriculture? 1. Reduced or zero tillage of the land 2. Applying gypsum before irrigating the field 3. Allowing crop residue to remain in the field Select the correct answer using the code given below: ,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
63,(c),According to the Kurukshetra Magazine November 2017 special issue on irrigation: Tillage exposes the soil to drying, conversely, reductions in tillage help conserve soil water. So #1 is right. The retention of crop residues helps in reducing water loss from the soil to the air and cools the soil. So, #3 is right. According to some random research papers & Google books even gypsum application helps in water conservation so experts were divided between Option (c) or (d). But in the official answer key UPSC has kept (c) as the correct answer.
64,With reference to agriculture in India, how can the technique of ‘genome sequencing’, often seen in the news, be used in the immediate future? 1. Genome sequencing can be used to identify genetic markers for disease resistance and drought tolerance in various crop plants. 2. This technique helps in reducing the time required to develop new varieties of crop plants. 3. It can be used to decipher the host-pathogen relationships in crops. Select the correct answer using the code given below: ,(a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
64,(d),Since UPSC has combined the preliminary exam of civil services and forest services, so a few such odd questions are expected. There is no need to lose sleep if you can’t solve it. But let’s do it: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 6: “Molecular Basis of Inheritance”. It explains the benefits of human genome sequencing that- “It is the sequence of bases in DNA that determines the genetic information of a given organism. So, learning about the DNA sequences can lead to an understanding of their natural capabilities that can be applied toward solving challenges in health care, agriculture, energy production, environmental remediation.” So on that logic, statement 1 and 3 should be possible, and if 1 and 3 are possible then statement 2 ought to be possible as well! So answer (d) all three statements are correct. Searching academic papers on Google Scholar engine confirms that (d) is the answer.
65,With reference to the circumstances in Indian agriculture, the concept of “Conservation Agriculture” assumes significance. Which of the following fall under the Conservation Agriculture?
1. Avoiding the monoculture practices
2. 2. Adopting minimum tillage
3. 3. Avoiding the cultivation of plantation crops
4. 4. Using crop residues to cover soil surface
5. 5. Adopting spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotations Select the correct answer using the code given below: ,(a) 1, 3 and 4 (b) 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 2, 4 and 5 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 5
65,(c),Kurukshetra February 2018 Issue on Agriculture, page 43 has given three key features of conservation agriculture viz: i. minimum soil disturbance by adopting no-tillage or minimum tillage and reduced traffic for agricultural operations. So, #2 is right. This eliminates Option (a) ii. maximum soil cover by leaving crop residues on the soil surface. So, #4 is right. This eliminates Option (d) iii. adopt spatial and temporal crop sequencing/crop rotation. So, #5 is verbatim right. Hence final answer (c).
66,What are the advantages of fertigation in agriculture? 1. Controlling the alkalinity of irrigation water is possible. 2. Efficient application of Rock Phosphate and all other phosphatic fertilizers is possible. 3. Increased availability of nutrients to plants is possible. 4. Reduction in the leaching of chemical nutrients is possible. Select the correct answer using the code given below: ,(a) 1, 2 and 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 2, 3 and 4 only
66,(c),NCERT vocational class 11 floriculturist book page 84: When an element forms precipitate with another substance commonly found in the irrigation water, it is not advisable to use this method. Phosphorus and anhydrous ammonia may form a precipitate in water with high calcium and magnesium content. So they are not used in fertigation. So 2nd statement is wrong by elimination, we arrived at the answer “c”.
67,What is/are the advantage/advantages of zero tillage in agriculture? 1. Sowing of what is possible without burning the residue of the previous crop. 2. Without the need for nursery of rice saplings, direct planting of paddy seeds in the wet soil is possible. 3. Carbon sequestration in the soil is possible. Select the correct answer using the code given below: ,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
67,(d),• Open burning of crop residues in the agricultural fields has become an environmental concern in India, particularly during paddy harvesting season. ….The Union government is providing subsidy for Happy Seeders, Zero Till Seed Drill, etc. which can help planting the seeds for the next crop without burning the previous crop. So, #1 is correct. Ref: Economic Survey 2019-20 Volume 2 page 186-189. • In zero tillage, We are not disturbing the soil and we are not burning the previous crop Residue so that way, it could help in Carbon sequestration. So, #3 should be correct.
68,“The crop is subtropical in nature. A hard frost is injurious to it. It requires at least 210 frost-free days and 50 to 100 centimeters of rainfall for its growth. A light well-drained soil capable of retaining moisture is ideally suited for the cultivation of the crop.” Which one of the following is the crop? ,(a) Cotton (b) Jute (c) Sugarcane (d) Tea
68,(a),• Sugarcane requires an annual rainfall between 75cm.and 100cm. Irrigation is required in the regions of low rainfall. So, #C eliminated. • Cotton requires high temperature, light rainfall or irrigation, 210 frost-free days. • Jute: requires high temperature, heavy rainfall, and a humid climate • Tea: requires cool climate and well-distributed high rainfall throughout the year • Cotton: Cotton requires high temperature, light rainfall, 210 frost-free days. Considering these descriptions, cotton seems to be the better choice among the given options.
69,What is the use of biochar in farming ? 1. Biochar can be used as a part of the growing medium in vertical farming. 2. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it promotes the growth of nitrogen-fixing microorganisms. 3. When biochar is a part of the growing medium, it enables the growing medium to retain water for a longer time. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? ,(a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
69,(d),• Biochar is a stable, carbon–rich form of charcoal that is applied to soil. • Biochars from manures and food wastes recorded higher nitrogen and phosphorus levels. So #2 is right. • Some biochars can increase soil fertility, water-holding capacity, and crop productivity. So #3 is right. There is only one option where #2 and #3 are together so the answer is “d”.
Question Number,Question,Options
Question,Option,Explanation
1,Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India? [1995],1. The National Development Council 2. The Governor’s Conference 3. Zonal Councils 4. Inter-State Council Codes: (a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 4 only
1,b,”Best answer is 1, 2 and 3. Because only Inter State Council is a constitutional body under article 263. So option 4 should not be included.”
2,Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one-half of the states? [1995],1. Election of the President 2. Representation of states in the Parliament 3. Lists in the 7th Schedule 4. Abolition of the Legislature Council in a State Codes: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1, 3 and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
2,a,”Parliament may by law provide for the abolition of the Legislative Council of a State having such a council or for the creation of such a council in a state having no such council, if the Legislative Assembly of the state passes a resolution to that effect by a majority of the total membership of the Assembly and by a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of the Assembly present and voting.”
3,Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five year from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this? [1995],1. No Governor can be removed from office till completion of his term 2. No Governor can continue in office beyond five years Codes: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
3,d,”According to Article 156, the Governor shall hold office during the pleasure of the President, the Governor may, by writing under his hand addressed to the President, resign his office. Subject to the foregoing provisions of this article, a Governor shall hold for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Provided that a Governor shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office.”
4,Which of the following are matters on which a constitutional amendment is possible only with the ratification of the legislature of not less than one-half of the states? [1995],1. Election of the President 2. Representation of states in Parliament 3. Any of the Lists in the 7th Schedule 4. Abolition of the Legislature Council of a State Codes: (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1, 3, and 4 (d) 2, 3 and 4
4,a,”Abolition of Legislative Council of a state does not need the ratification of not less than one half states. Under Art. 169, it has been mentioned that Parliament can create or abolish the council if that every State passes a resolution to do so with special majority. So drop point 4.”
5,What is not explicitly stated in the Constitution of India but followed as a convention? [1995],(a) The Finance Minister is to be a Member of the Lower House (b) The Prime Minister has to resign if he loses the majority in the Lower House (c) All sections of India are to be represented in the Councils of Ministers (d) If both the President and the Vice-President demit office simultaneously before the end of the tenure, Speaker of the Lower House of the Parliament will officiate as the President
5,b,”PM resigns, if he loses the majority in the house is a convention and not mentioned in the constitution. Conventions are unwritten practices which are binding on the three organs of the State. Unlike the President, the Prime Minister does not have a fixed tenure. The full term of the Prime Minister is five years, which coincides with the normal life of the Lok Sabha. However, the term can end sooner if he loses the vote of confidence in the Lower House. So, it can be said that he remains in power as long as he enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha. The Prime Minister can also resign by writing to the President. There are no term limits on the office of the Prime Minister. There is also no official retirement age.”
6,Which one of the following was not proposed by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment in the area of Panchayati Raj? [1997],(a) Thirty percent seats in all elected rural local bodies will be reserved for women candidates at all level (b) The States will constitute their Finance Commissions to allocate resources to Panchayati Raj institutions (c) The Panchayati Raj functionaries will be disqualified to hold their offices if they have more than two children (d) The elections will be held in six months time if Panchayati Raj bodies are superceded or dissolved by the State government
6,c,”Statement given under option (c) is not mentioned in 73rd amendment act. But this norm is applied in Haryana, Rajasthan, MP, Odisha and Andhra Pradesh.”
7,Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A) : Reservation of thirty-three percent of seats for women in Parliament and State Legislature does not require any Constitutional amendment: Reason (R) : Political parties contesting elections can allocate thirty-three percent of seats they contest to women candidates without any Constitutional amendment. In the context of the above two statements which one of the following is correct? [1997],(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A (c) A is true but R is false (d) A is false but R is true
7,d,”Assertion is wrong as reservation for women in Parliament and state legislature would require a constitutional amendment.”
8,Which of the following are/is stated in the Constitution of India? [1997],1. The President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament 2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) Both 1 and 2 (c) Only 1 (d) Only 2
8,b,”Statement 1 is correct as per provisions under Article 59. Statement 2 is correct as according to Article 79, Parliament shall consist of the President and two Houses.”
9,In the following quotation, “WE THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity: and to promote among them all; FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and the integrity of the Nation. In our Constituent Assembly this ‘X’ do hereby adopt, enact and give to ourselves this Constitution.”, ‘X’ stands for: [1997],(a) twenty-sixth day of January, 1950 (b) twenty-sixth day of November, 1949 (c) twenty-sixth day of January, 1949 (d) None of the above
9,b,”The Constitution of India was enacted on Nov. 26, 1949 but it was commenced on Jan. 26, 1950.”
10,Which one of the following schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection Act? [1998],(a) Second Schedule (b) Fifth Schedule (c) Eighth Schedule (d) Tenth Schedule
10,d,”Tenth schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985. It provides for anti-defection law.”
11,The Constitution of India recognises: [1999],(a) only religious minorities (b) only linguistic minorities (c) religious and linguistic minorities (d) religious, linguistic and ethnic minorities
11,c,”The Constitution of India recognizes religious and linguistic minorities under article 29 and 30 (Cultural and Educational rights). However it does not define the term Minority.”
12,Consider the following statements: An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the: [1999] 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. State Legislature 4. President Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) 1, 2 and 3 (c) 2, 3 and 4 (d) 1 and 2
12,d,”An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by either House of Parliament under article 368. It does not require the President’s recommendation”
13,Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the elections law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act 1996: [1999]
1. Any conviction for the offence of insulting the Indian National flag or the Constitution of Indian shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures for six year from the date of conviction
2. 2. There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to the Lok Sabha
3. 3. A candidate cannot now stand for election from more than one Parliament Constituency
4. 4. No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate
5. Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 2 and 3 (b) 1, 2 and 4 (c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
13,b,”Statement 3 is incorrect as a candidate shall not be allowed to contest from more than two constituencies, it also adds options 1 and 2.”
14,The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the: [2000],(a) generation of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural areas (b) generation of employment for the able-bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season (c) laying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj institutions in the country (d) guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination
14,c,”73rd Amendment Act added Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution and Part IX, which provides for the Panchayati Raj System.”
15,Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every state to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education? [2001],(a) Article 349 (b) Article 350 (c) Article 350-A (d) Article 351
15,c,”Article 350A was inserted by 7th Constitutional Amendment act 1956. It says, it shall be the endeavour of every State and of every local authority within the State to provide adequate facilities for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education to children belonging to linguistic minority groups; and the President may issue such directions to any State as he considers necessary or proper for securing the provision of such facilities. Article 349 – Special Procedure for enactment of certain laws relating to language; Article 350 – Language to be used in representations for redress of grievances; Article 351 – Directive for development of the Hindi language.”
16,Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India? [2001],(a) It lists the distribution of powers between the Union and the states (b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution (c) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution (d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
16,d,”Fourth schedule allocates seats in the Council of States i.e. Rajya Sabha.”
17,Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2001],List-I List-II (Amendments to the Constitution) A. The Constitution
1. Establishment of state (Sixty-ninth level Rent Tribunals Amendment) Act, 1991 B. The Constitution
2. 2. No reservations for (Seventy-fifth Scheduled Castes in Amendment) Panchayats in Act. 1994 Arunachal Pradesh C. The Constitution
3. 3. Constitution of (Eighteenth Panchayats in Villages Amendment) or at other local level Act, 2000 D. The Constitution
4. 4. Accepting the (Eighty-third recommendations of Amendment) the Tenth Finance Act, 2000 Commission
5. 5. According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi Codes: (a) A-5, B-1, C-4, D-2 (b) A-1, B-5, C-3, D-4 (c) A-5, B-1, C-3, D-4 (d) A-1, B-5, C-4, D-2
17,a,”(A) The constitution (69th Amendment) Act, 1991 According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi (B) The constitution (75th Amendment) Act - 1994 Establishment of state level rent tribunal (C) The constitution (18th Amendment) Act, 2000 Accepting the recommendations of the tenth finance commission. (D) The constitution (83rd Amendments) Act 2000 No reservations for scheduled castes in panchayats in Arunachal Pradesh.”
18,If a new state of the Indian Union is to be created, which one of the following schedules of the Constitution must be amended? [2001],(a) First (b) Second (c) Third (d) Fifth
18,a,”First schedule contains names of the States and UTs, that’s why it should be amended, if a new state is created.”
19,Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2001],List-I List-II (Article of the Constitution) (Content)
A. Article 54 1. Election of the President of India
B. Article 75 2. Appointment of the Prime Minister
C. Article 155 3. Appointment of the Governor of a State
D. Article 164 4. Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a State
` 5. Composition of Legislative Assemblies Codes: (a) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4 (b) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-5 (c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-5 (d) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
19,a,”(Article of the constitution) (Contents Art. 54 Election of the president of India Art. 75 Appointment of the Prime Minister Art. 155 Appointment of the Governor of a state Art. 164 Appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a state.”
20,Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers? [2002],(a) 39th (b) 40th (c) 42nd (d) 44th
20,d,”44th Before the 42nd amendment, Article 74(1) stated that, “there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President in the exercise of his functions”. However, there was a slight ambiguity whether the advice of the Council of Ministers is binding on the President. Forty-second Amendment of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976) made it explicit that the President shall, “act in accordance with such advice”. The 44th Amendment (1978) however added that the President can send the advice back for reconsideration once. But if the Council of Ministers sends the same advice again to the President then the President must accept it. The amendment went into effect from 20 June, 1979.”
21,The 93rd Constitution Amendment deals with the: [2002],(a) continuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment (b) free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years (c) reservation of 30 percent posts for women in government recruitments (d) allocation of more number of parliamentary seats for recently created States
21,b,”According to the 93rd Amendment, every child of the age group of 6-14 years shall have the right to free and compulsory education. No child is liable to pay any kind of fee/capitation fee/charges. A collection of capitation fee invites a fine up to 10 times the amount collected.”
22,Match List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List -II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2002],List-I (Article of Indian Constitution) List-II (Provisions)
A. Article 16 (2) 1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law
B. Article 29 (2) 2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religious or caste
C. Article 30 (1) 3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
D. Article 31 (1) 4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them Codes : (a) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 (b) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 (c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4 (d) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
22,a,”These are Fundamental Rights under Part III of the Constitution, running from Article 14 – 32.”
23,The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of the State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish: [2002],(a) political democracy (b) social democracy (c) Gandhian democracy (d) social and economic democracy
23,d,”The purpose of Directive Principles of State Policy is to establish social and economic democracy. Political democracy is established by the Fundamental Rights.”
24,Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of the State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security? [2002],(a) 51 (b) 48 A (c) 43 A (d) 41
24,a,”This comes under Directive Principles of State Policy under Part IV of the Constitution. Article 51 states that the state shall endeavour to promote international peace and security.”
25,The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by: [2003],(a) First Amendment (b) Eighth Amendment (c) Ninth Amendment (d) Forty Second Amendment
25,a,”The Ninth Schedule was added by the First Amendment Act of 1951, which relates to Land Reforms.”
26,Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President give his asset to the ordinance on electoral reforms when it was sent back to him by the Union Cabinet without making any changes (in the year 2002) ? [2003],(a) Article 121 (b) Article 122 (c) Article 123 (d) Article 124
26,c,”The President can issue Ordinances under Article 123.”
27,Under which Article of the Indian Constitution did the President make a reference to the Supreme Court to seek the Court’s opinion on the Constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s decision on deferring the Gujarat Assembly Elections (in the year 2002) ? [2003],(a) Article 142 (b) Article 143 (c) Article 144 (d) Article 145
27,b,”Article 143 provides power to the President to consult the Supreme Court.”
28,Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that ‘It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance’? [2003],(a) Article 215 (b) Article 275 (c) Article 325 (d) Article 355
28,d,”According to Article 355, it shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that the government of every State is carried on in accordance with the provisions of this Constitution.”
29,Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: [2003],List-I (Item in the Indian Constitution) List-II (Country from which it was derived)
A. Directive Principles of State Policy 1. Australia
B. Fundamental Rights 2. Canada
C. Concurrent List in Union-State Relations 3. Ireland
D. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union 4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America Codes: (a) A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2 (b) A-3, B-5, C-2, D-1 (c) A-5, B-4, C-2, D-1 (d) A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2
29,d,”Borrowed features from different countries are correct.”
30,Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States? [2003],(a) 6th and 22nd (b) 13th and 38th (c) 7th and 31st (d) 11th and 42nd
30,c,”The 7th Amendment Act of 1956 provides for the composition of the House of the People and re-adjustment after every census. The 31st Amendment Act of 1973 provides for raising the upper limit for the representation of states in the Lok Sabha from 500 to 525 and reducing the upper limit for the representation of UTs from 25 to 20.”
31,Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution lists the names of states and specifies their territories? [2003],(a) First (b) Second (c) Third (d) Fourth
31,a,”The ‘First Schedule’ of the constitution deals with the list of States and Union Territories.”
32,Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India? [2004],
(a) It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States
(b) It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
(c) It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States
32,d,”The Fourth schedule allocates seats in the Council of States i.e. Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament).”
33,Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union? [2004],(a) Article 257 (b) Article 258 (c) Article 355 (d) Article 358
33,a,”Article 257 in the Constitution states that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union, and the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such directions to a State as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose. Article 258: Power of the Union to confer powers on the States in certain cases; Article 355: Duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance; Article 358: Suspension of provisions of Article 19 during emergencies.”
34,Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2004],List-I (Articles of the Constitution of India) List II (Provision)
A. Article 14 1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of term
B. Article 15 2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
C. Article 16 3. ‘Untouchability’ is abolished and its practice in any from is forbidden
D. Article 17 4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State Codes: (a) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3 (b) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 (c) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 (d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
34,c,”These are Fundamental rights under Part III of the Constitution.”
35,Which Article of the Constitution of India says, ‘No child below the age of fourteen years shall the employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment’? [2004]
35,a,”Article 24 of the constitution states that, no child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment.”
36,Consider the following statements: [2005] 1. Part IX of the Constitution of India provisions for Panchyats and was inserted by the Constitution (Amendment) Act, 1992. 2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Municipalities and the Article 243 Q envisages two types of Municipalities a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation for every State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Only 1 (b) Only 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
36,a,”The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments were passed by Parliament in December 1992. Through these amendments, local self-governance was introduced in rural and urban India. The Acts came into force as the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 on April 24, 1993, and the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, 1992, on June 1, 1993. These amendments added two new parts to the constitution, namely, 73rd Amendment added Part IX titled ‘The Panchayats’ and 74th Amendment added Part IXA titled ‘The Municipalities’. The Local bodies-‘Panchayats’ and ‘Municipalities’ came under Part IX and IXA of the Constitution after 43 years of India becoming a republic.”
37,Consider the following statements: [2005] 1. Article 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunchal Pradesh and Goa. 2. Constitution of India and the United States of America envisage a dual policy (The Union and the States) but a single cititzenship. 3. A naturalized citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 3 (c) 3 only (d) 1 only
37,d,”Article 371A to I deals with special provisions for Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Goa. A naturalized citizen is one who acquires citizenship either by naturalization or by registration. They can be deprived of citizenship if they acquired citizenship by using fraudulent means.”
38,The Constitution (98th Amendment) Act is related to: [2005] (a) empowering the centre to levy and appropriate service tax (b) the Constitution of the National Judicial Commission (c) readjustment of electoral constituencies on the basis of the population census 2001 (c) the demarcation of new boundaries between States.
38,b,”The Constitution 98th Amendment Bill, 2003, seeks to constitute a National Judicial Commission (NJC) by including Chapter IV-A in Part V of the Constitution, which will be in charge of appointing judges to the higher judiciary and for transferring High Court Judges.”
39,Consider the following statements: [2005] 1. The Constitution of India has 20 parts. 2. There are 390 Articles in the Constitution of India in all. 3. Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules were added to the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Amendment) Acts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
39,c,”The Constitution of India has 24 parts, 12 schedules, and more than 444 articles at present. In the original constitution, there were 22 parts, 8 schedules, and 395 articles. Ninth Schedule was added by the 1st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951. Tenth Schedule was added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985. Eleventh Schedule was added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. Twelfth Schedule was added by the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992.”
40,Who among the following was the chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly? [2005] (a) B.R. Ambedkar (b) J. B. Kripalani (c) Jawaharalal Nehru (d) Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
40,c,”Chairman of different Committees of Constituent Assembly: Union Power Committee – Jawaharlal Nehru, Drafting Committee – B R Ambedkar, Flag Committee – J B Kriplani, Fundamental Rights and Minority Committee – Vallabh Bhai Patel, Provincial Constitution Committee – Vallabh Bhai Patel. Jawaharlal Nehru was the chairman of the Union Constitution Committee.”
41,Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India ? [2006] (a) Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields (b) Agriculture (c) Fisheries (d) Public Health
41,a,”Agriculture (Entry 14), Fisheries (Entry 21), Public Health (Entry 6) are in the State List. Regulation of Labour and safety in mines and oil fields is in the Union list under Entry 55 (Art 246).”
42,What does the 104th Constitution Amendment Bill related to? [2006] (a) Abolition of Legislative Councils in certain states. (b) Introduction of dual citizenship for persons of Indian origin living outside India. (c) Providing quota to socially and educationally backward classes in private educational institutions. (d) Providing quota for religious minorities in the services under the central Government.
42,c,”The Indian Parliament has passed the 104th Constitution Amendment Bill, providing reservations for the socially and educationally backward classes, besides the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, in all private aided and unaided educational institutions.”
43,Which one among the following commission was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? [2006] (a) University Grants Commission (b) National Human Rights Commission (c) Election Commission (d) Central Vigilance Commission
43,c,”Superintendence, direction, and control of elections to be vested in an Election Commission under Article 324.”
44,Consider the following statements: [2006] 1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age-group by the State by the seventy-sixth Amendment to the Constitution of India. 2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas. 3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the Forty-second Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India’. Which of the statements given above are correct? (a) 1, 2 and 3 (b) 1 and 2 (c) 2 and 3 (d) 1 and 3
44,c,”Statement 1 is incorrect as this provision was added by the 86th Amendment Act (not 76th).”
45,Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Minister shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People? [2007] (a) 91st (b) 93rd (c) 95th (d) 97th
45,a,”The above provision has been added by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003.”
46,Which of the following is/are included in the Directive Principles of the State Policy? [2008] 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Prohibition of consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of other drugs which are injurious to health Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
46,b,”Statement 1 is incorrect as it is a Fundamental Right under Article 23 of Part III of the Constitution. Statement 2 corresponds to Directive Principles of State Policy under Article 47 under Part IV of the Constitution.”
47,Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains : Special provisions for the administration and control of Scheduled Areas in several States? [2008] (a) Third (b) Fifth (c) Seventh (d) Ninth
47,b,”Fifth schedule relates to the control and administration of scheduled areas in states other than Tripura, Assam, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. While the Sixth Schedule deals with the administration and control of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura.”
48,Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, four languages were added to the list of languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22? [2008] (a) Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act (b) Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act (c) Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act (d) Constitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act
48,c,”92nd Amendment Act 2003 added Bodo, Santhali, Maithali, and Dogri languages in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution. Originally, there were 14 languages in the 8th schedule. 21st amendment act added Sindhi language. 71st amendment act added Konkani, Manipuri, and Nepali languages.”
49,Which one of the following Constitutional Amendments states that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Minister shall not exceed fifteen percent of the total number of members of the House of the People? [2009] (a) 90th (b) 91st (c) 92 nd (d) 93 rd
49,b,”The above provision has been added by the 91st Constitutional Amendment Act 2003.”
50,With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following : [2010] 1. Fundamental Rights 2. Fundamental Duties 3. Directive Principles of the State Policy EBD_7335 Constitution & Political System C 5 Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the government of India? (a) 1 only (b) 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
50,b,”The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP), which came into effect from 15th August 1995, represents a significant step towards the fulfillment of the Directive Principles in Article 41 (Right to Work, to Education, and to Public Assistance in certain cases) of the Constitution.”
51,Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty ? [2011 - I] (a) To vote in public elections (b) To develop the scientific temper (c) To safeguard public property (d) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
51,a,”To vote in public elections is not a fundamental duty.”
52,Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India : [2012 - I] 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy? (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
52,b,”Organizing village Panchayats and promoting cottage industries in rural areas are the Gandhian principles reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy.”
53,Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India? [2012 - I] (a) To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State (b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services (c) To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement (d) To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners
53,b,”Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution empowering the parliament to make laws in the state list and to create one or more All India Services. This is a special power conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution.”
54,Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? [2012 - I] 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bodies 3. Fifth Schedule 4. Sixth Schedule 5. Seventh Schedule Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3, 4 and 5 only (c) 1, 2 and 5 only (d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
54,d,”The items DPSP, Rural and Urban Local Bodies, 6th Schedule, 7th Schedule provide provision for education.”
55,According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? [2012 - I] 1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
55,c,”CAG gives three audit reports to the president, which are laid by the president before both houses of parliament. Subsequently, the Public Accounts Committee examines them and reports its findings to parliament.”
56,Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? [2012 - I] 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity Select the correct answer using the codes given below : (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1, 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
56,c,”All statements except 2 regarding the Fundamental Duties of citizens are correct.”
57,The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Act provided in the [2012 - I] (a) Morley-Minto Reforms, 1909 (b) Montagu-Chelmsford Act, 1919 (c) Government of India Act, 1935 (d) Indian Independence Act, 1947
57,c,”Distribution of power between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the Government of India Act, 1935.”
58,With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were [2013 - I] (a) directly elected by the people of those Provinces (b) nominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League (c) elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies (d) selected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
58,c,”The members of the Constituent Assembly from the provinces were indirectly elected by the members of the provincial assemblies, who themselves were elected on a limited franchise.”
59,According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country? [2013 - I] (a) Fundamental Rights (b) Fundamental Duties (c) Directive Principles of State Policy (d) Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
59,c,”Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and State government of India to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. DPSPs aim to create social and economic conditions under which citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state. They act as a check on the government. It is a yardstick in the hands of the people to measure the performance of the government. It shall be the duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.”
60,Consider the following statements: [2013 - I] 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
60,d,”An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the introduction of a bill in either house of parliament. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the constitution, the amendment also requires ratification by the legislature of at least half of the states.”
61,Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? [2013 - I] 1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils Select the correct answer using the codes given below. (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
61,d,”National Development Council is not a constitutional body. It is an extra-constitutional body. Planning Commission is a non-constitutional and non-statutory body. It was created by the Government of India in 1950 by a resolution. Zonal councils were set up under the States Re-Organization Act, 1956 (so it is not a constitutional body) to foster interstate cooperation and coordination among the states. Currently, there are a total of five zonal councils viz Northern, Western, Eastern, Central, and Southern.”
62,Consider the following statements: [2013 - I] 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3
62,b,”Directive Principles of State Policy lays down that the State shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Planning for economic development and social justice is one such power given to village panchayats. There are 52 items in the concurrent list. Economic and social planning is placed under entry no. 20. Article 40 of the Constitution of India has the provision for the organization of village panchayats. Directive Principles of state policy lay down that the state shall take steps to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government. Accordingly, village panchayats have been entrusted with the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. The National Development Council includes members of the Planning Commission, but it is a separate body.”
63,‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in [2013 - I] (a) the Preamble and the Fundamental Rights (b) the Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policy (c) the Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State Policy (d) None of the above
63,b,”The Preamble to the Constitution of India in its introductory statement says - “Justice- Social, Economic and Political” and the Directive Principles of state policies aim to create social and economic conditions under which the citizens can lead a good life. They also aim to establish social and economic democracy through a welfare state.”
64,Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection? [2014 - I] (a) Second Schedule (b) Fifth Schedule (c) Eighth Schedule (d) Tenth Schedule
64,d,”The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 added the 10th schedule to the Constitution. This is often referred to as the anti-defection law.”
65,In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the [2014 - I] (a) Preamble to the Constitution (b) Directive Principles of State Policy (c) Fundamental Duties (d) Ninth Schedule
65,b,”Promotion of international peace and security is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy under Article 51 of the Constitution, which mentions promoting international peace and security, maintaining just and honorable relations between nations, fostering respect for international law and treaty obligations, and encouraging settlements of international disputes by arbitration.”
66,The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to [2015-I] (a) protect the interests of Scheduled Tribes (b) determine the boundaries between States (c) determine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats (d) protect the interests of all the border States
66,a,”The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas and scheduled tribes in these areas. The Sixth Schedule to the Constitution of India contains provisions concerning the administration of tribal areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram.”
67,Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India? [2015-I] (a) The President of India (b) The Prime Minister of India (c) The Lok Sabha Secretariat (d) The Supreme court of India
67,d,”The Supreme Court of India is the apex court in India. As stated by the Indian Constitution, the function of the Supreme Court of India is that of the custodian of the Constitution.”
68,”To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the [2015-I] (a) Preamble of the Constitution (b) Directive Principles of State Policy (c) Fundamental Rights (d) Fundamental Duties
68,d,”The idea behind the incorporation of fundamental duties was to remind the citizens of the country that they have certain obligations towards the country and society. The fundamental duties were added to the Constitution on the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee. There were ten fundamental duties at the time of incorporation, but the eleventh was inserted by the 86th Amendment in 2002. To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India is one of the fundamental duties mentioned in the Constitution.”
69,The ideal of Welfare State’ in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its [2015-I] (a) Preamble (b) Directive Principles of State Policy (c) Fundamental Rights (d) Seventh Schedule
69,b,”A welfare state is a concept of the government in which the state plays a key role in the protection and promotion of the economic and social well-being of its citizens. The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) provides guidelines to the central and state governments of India to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. The concept behind DPSP is to establish a ‘Welfare State’ rather than a ‘Police State’ such as of the colonial era. In other words, the motive behind the inclusion of DPSP is to establish social and economic democracy rather than political democracy.”
70,Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: [2015-I] 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
70,c,”Socio-economic democracy is spelt out because it provides for the idea of a welfare state. For example, consider Article 39 (b) and (c) which provide for minimizing inequalities in income and wealth, and ensuring that wealth is not concentrated in the hands of few. While other articles provide for the health of children, rights of working women, etc. DPSP is not enforceable by courts. Only fundamental rights can be enforced by the courts.”
71,The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the [2016-I] (a) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership (b) Lok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membership (c) Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership (d) Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
71,d,”If the Rajya Sabha declares that it is necessary in the national interest that Parliament should make laws on a matter in the State List, then the Parliament becomes competent to make laws on that matter. Such a resolution must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting.”
72,Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India? [2017-I] (a) Liberty of thought (b) Economic liberty (c) Liberty of expression (d) Liberty of belief
72,b,”The preamble given in any school textbook reads: ‘We, the people of India,…LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship…’ So, ‘B’ is the answer.”
73,The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following? [2017-I] (a) The Preamble (b) The Fundamental Rights (c) The Directive Principles of State Policy (d) The Fundamental Duties
73,a,”Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Iyer, a member of the Constituent Assembly, had said ‘The Preamble to our Constitution expresses what we had thought or dreamt so long.’ So ‘A’ is the answer.”
74,Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? [2017-I] 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1, 2 and 4 only (b) 2, 3 and 4 only (c) 1 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
74,c,”Prof. D.D. Basu classifies fundamental rights in the following manner: Right against exploitation, Right to equality, Cultural and educational rights. So, 1 and 4 are fitting. Abolition of untouchability. So ‘2’ is wrong in the classification. This eliminates A and D. Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labor. Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. Minorities rights. So ‘3’ is wrong in classification. By elimination, we are left with answer 1 and 4 only.”
75,Which one of the following statements is correct? [2017-I] (a) Rights are claims of the State against the citizens. (b) Rights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State. (c) Rights are claims of the citizens against the State. (d) Rights are privileges of a few citizens against the many.
75,c,”New NCERT, Std. 11, Political Theory Chapter 5: Rights, Page 72. Through these rights, people make demands upon the state. So, ‘C’ is the most fitting answer.”
76,Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? [2017-I] 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties. 2. They are correlative to legal duties. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
76,d,”Statement 1: While FDs can be enforced by legislative processes (for example, the Environment Protection Act that helps enforce the individual duty of environmental protection), the constitution explicitly does not enforce them via legal provisions or does not explicitly mention in Part IVA that there are legislative processes to enforce them. However, since the Parliament has enforced most fundamental duties already via a legislative process, we will consider this statement 1 as correct. Statement 2: It is not clear what UPSC means by ‘legal duties’, but for all practical purposes, it can be considered as ‘law of the land’. FDs are in sync with legal duties because what is illegal cannot be a fundamental duty, and what is a fundamental duty has also been made a legal duty (e.g. respecting women). Also, it is an Indian citizen’s fundamental duty to abide by the constitutional laws (legal duties); this brings the correlation. Statement 2 is thus correct.”
77,In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties? [2017-I] (a) Rights are correlative with Duties. (b) Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties. (c) Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen. (d) Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.
77,a,”Rights and duties are correlative and inseparable, hence A is the answer.”
78,Which principle among the ‘following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution? [2017-I] (a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and women (b) Participation of workers in the management of industries (c) Right to work, education and public assistance (d) Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers
78,b,”The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 added four new Directive Principles to the original list. They require the State: 1. To secure opportunities for healthy development of children (Article 39). 2. To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor (Article 39 A). 3. To take steps to secure the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A). 4. To protect and improve the environment and to safeguard forests and wildlife (Article 48 A).”
79,Consider the following statements: [2017-I] With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislative function. 2. executive function. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
79,d,”The phrase ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ denotes the ideals that the State should keep in mind while formulating policies and enacting laws. These are the constitutional instructions or recommendations to the State in legislative, executive, and administrative matters. Noted constitutional author Granville Austin considers DPSP as ‘positive obligations’ of the state. Since both the statements are wrong, the answer is (d).”
80,Consider the following statements : [2018-I] 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. 2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
80,a,”First statement is correct. The 1st Amendment to the constitution (1951) had inserted new Articles 31A and 31B and the Ninth Schedule, thus securing the constitutional validity of zamindari abolition laws by, among other things, specifying that they could not be challenged on the grounds that they violated the Fundamental Rights. Subsequent governments have added other progressive laws in the same, to give them immunity from litigation. The government adds the acts in the 9th schedule, ‘via parliament’ so the first statement is right. In I.R. Coelho case (2007), the Supreme Court ruled that there could not be any blanket immunity from judicial review of laws included in the Ninth Schedule. So statement #2 is WRONG.”
81,In the federation established by The Government on India Act of 1935. Residuary Power were given to the (a) Federal Legislature [2018-I] (b) Governor General (c) Provincial Legislature (d) Provincial Governors
81,b,”Residuary powers were in the hands of the Governor-General.”
82,Which one of the following reflects the nicest, appropriate relationship between law and liberty? [2018-I] (a) If there are more laws, there is less liberty. (b) If there are no laws, there is no liberty. (c) If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people. (d) If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.
82,b,”Concept of Negative Liberty: Historically speaking, the term liberty was initially defined as the absence of all restraints on an individual. John Stuart Mill, the nineteenth-century English political philosopher, described, ‘Restraint as an evil’. Mill was especially worried about the restraints coming from the state and society. From this concept, we can infer A: if there are more laws, there is less liberty. Concept of Positive Liberty: Since individuals live together in a society, complete absence of restraints would be neither possible nor desirable. It has been very aptly said that your liberty to swing your arm ends where my nose begins. For liberty to be enjoyed by everyone, it should have reasonable restraints. The freedom of many requires restraint of law on the freedom of some. Later liberals supported positive liberty. From this concept, we can infer B: if there are no laws, there is no liberty. So, as such, both A and B (and even D) seem ‘appropriate’, but the question also asks which one reflects both ‘appropriate’ and ‘nicest’ - Option B is the nicest of them three.”
83,Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law” ? [2018-I] 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality before law 3. People’s responsibility to the Government 4. Liberty and civil rights Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 and 3 only (b) 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
83,c,,”This idea of the rule of law implies that all individuals - rich and poor, men or women, forward or backward castes - are subjected to the same law. So, #2 is right. (Equality before the law). The principal role of the judiciary is to protect the rule of law and ensure supremacy of law. It safeguards the rights of the individual…and ensures that democracy does not give way to individual or group dictatorship. So, it also means #1 and #4 are right. Statement #3 is irrelevant, so by elimination, we are left with Option (c).”
84,Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? [2018-I] (a) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution (b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV (c) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part. III (d) Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
84,c,,”The Supreme Court ruled that ‘the right to privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of the right to life and personal liberty under Article 21 and as a part of the freedoms guaranteed by Part III of the Constitution’ so Option c is right. [Ref: IndianExpress 2017-August] Let’s also look at the wrong options: Article 14: Gives the Right to Equality. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976, is known as mini constitution. Article 17: Related to the Abolition of Untouchability. It is part of Right to Equality. Part IV- Directive Principles of State Policy, does not have any mention of Privacy. Article 24: Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. 44th Constitution Amendment- 44th amendment of the Constitution was enacted by the Janata Government mainly to nullify some of the amendments made by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.”
85,Consider the following statements : [2019-I] 1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review. 2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of the judiciary. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (b) Neither 1 nor 2
85,b,,”‘Keeping election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review’ is a wrong statement. 99th Amendment had replaced the collegium system of appointing judges to the Supreme Court and High Courts with a new body called the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC). In 2015, SC held ‘ultra vires’ the 99th Constitutional Amendment Act and the NJAC
86,Consider the following statements : [2019-I]
1. The motion to impeach a judge of the supreme court of India cannot be rejected by the speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
2. 2. The constitution of India defines and gives details of what constitutes ‘incapacity and proved misbehaviour’ of the judges of the Supreme Court of India.
3. 3. The details of the process of the impeachment of the judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.
4. 4. If the motion of the impeachment of a judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each house of the parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that house and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 (b) 3 only (c) 3 and 4 only (d) 1, 3 and 4
86,c,,”The Speaker/Chairman may admit the motion or refuse to admit motion for impeachment of SC Judges. The address to remove SC Judge must be supported by a special majority of each House of Parliament (ie, a majority of the total membership of that House and a majority of not less than two-thirds of the members of that House present and voting). So #4 is right, answer is C.”
87,Under which schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void? [2019-I] (a) Third Schedule (b) Fifth Schedule (c) Ninth Schedule (d) Twelfth Schedule
87,b,,”Fifth Schedule of the Constitution deals with the administration and control of scheduled areas. The Governor can make regulations to prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by or among members of the scheduled tribes. So, B is the right answer.”
88,With reference to the constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following? [2019-I] (a) The decisions taken by the Election Commision of India while discharging its duties can not be challenged in any court of law. (b) The Supreme Court of India is not constrained in the exercise of its powers by laws made by the parliament. (c) In the event of grave financial crises in the country, the President of India can declare Financial Emergency without the counsel from the cabinet. (d) State Legislatures can not make laws on certain matters without the concurrence of the Union legislature.
88,b,,”Articles 124 to 147 in Part V of the Constitution deal with the organisation, independence, jurisdiction, powers, procedures and so on of the Supreme Court. 142 is an Article between 124-147 so, the closest match is B: related to Supreme Court.”
89,Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? [2019-I] 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months predelivery and three months post-delivery paid leave 2. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother minimum six creche visits daily 3 Women with two children get reduced entitlements. Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 3 only (d) 1,2 and 3
89,(c),,As per the bare act: In case of a woman who has two or more children, the maternity benefit will continue to be 12 weeks. If less than two children then she’ll get 26 weeks paid leave. Every establishment with 50 or more employees to provide crèche facilities within a prescribed distance. The woman will be allowed four visits to the crèche in a day. So #2 is wrong. We are left with Answer C: only 3.
90,With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements : [2019-I] 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid. 2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
90,(d),,The Constitution itself confers the power of judicial review on the judiciary (both the Supreme Court as well as High Courts). Judicial review is the power of the judiciary to examine the constitutionality of legislative enactments and executive orders of both the Central and State governments. On examination, if they are found to be violative of the Constitution (ultra vires), they can be declared as illegal, unconstitutional and invalid (null and void) by the judiciary. I.R. Coelho case (2007), the Supreme Court ruled that there could not be any blanket immunity from judicial review of laws included in the Ninth Schedule. Thus #1 is wrong. So, D: neither 1 nor 2 correct
91,A parliamentary system of government is one in which [2020-I] (a) All political parties in the parliament are represented in the government (b) The government is responsible to the parliament and can be remove by it (c) The government is elected by the people and can be removed by them (d) The government is chosen by the parliament but cannot be removed by it before completion of a fixed term
91,(b),,Article 75: The ministers are collectively responsible to the Parliament in general and to the Lok Sabha in particular. The principle of collective responsibility implies that the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry (i.e., council of ministers headed by the prime minister) from office by passing a vote of no confidence. So, b is the right choice.
92,Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare state? [2020-I] (a) Directive principles of state policy (b) Fundamental rights (c) Preamble (d) Seventh schedule
92,(a),,Directive principles of state policy are given in the Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Article 36®51). Within that, Article 38 mentioned about State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people.
93,Consider the following statements: [2020-I] 1. The Constitution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of India provides for ‘judicial review’ to safeguard the ‘citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the constitution is based. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2
93,(b),,Constitution of India does not define the term ‘basic structure’. It is a judicial tool that was invented by the Supreme Court of India in the Keshavananda Bharti vs State of Kerala (1973) landmark judgment. Even though, the Supreme Court invented the concept of Basic Structure in the aforementioned judgment, it did not define the same. However, it is only in the later judgments that the court has added various elements to the list of the basic structure of the Constitution. So, 1st statement is incorrect. Article 13 of the Indian Constitution deals with the ‘CONCEPT’ of Judicial Review however, it does not explicitly mentions the term judicial review. But assuming that question is asking in general sense, the answer should be “b”: Only 2nd statement correct.
94,One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is [2020-I] (a) The final goal of a stateless society (b) Class struggle (c) Abolition of private property (d) Economic determinism
94,(a),,Stateless Society: A society which lacks formal institutions of government. Gandhiji is a philosophical anarchist. Anarchist is one who is opposed to every type of state; Gandhian Ramrajya is that it is a self-regulating system where everyone is one’s own ruler. Marxism revolves a classless society and stateless society. Karl Marx had predicted that the proletariats will take control of the state and production, then destroy all class differences and class antagonisms, and finally resulting in the ‘withering Away of the State’. Thus, the end result will be a stateless society. Thus, we can inform that both Gandhi & Marx aimed for Stateless society.