TEST 10

Topics Covered : President, Vice-President and the Prime Minister

Attempt the following questions :

1. Which of the following form part of the executive powers of the Indian President ?

                  1. Power to dissolve the Lok Sabha

                  2. Power to appointment an inter-state council to promote
                       inter-state cooperation.

                  3. Power to return a bill for reconsideration of the Parliament

    Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :          

                 (A) 1 and 3 only
           
                 (B) 1 only
             
                 (C) 2 only

                 (D) 2 and 3 only

2. Consider the following statements :

                  1. President can promulgate an ordinance only when both the Houses
                      of the Parliament are not in session.

                  2. Power of the President to legislate by ordinance is a parallel power of
                      legislation.

      Which of the above statements is/are correct?

                 (A) 1 only
           
                 (B) 2 only
             
                 (C) Both 1 and 2

                 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following bills can be introduced in the Parliament only with the prior
      recommendation of the President ?

          

                    1. Bill to alter the boundary of a state.

                    2. Bill involving expenditure from Consolidated Fund of India.

                    3. Money Bills

                    4. Bill to amend the constitution

    Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :          

                 (A) 1 and 3 only
           
                 (B) 1 and 2 only
             
                 (C) 3 and 4 only

                 (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. Consider the following statements :

                  1. The oath of office to the Vice-President is administered by the
                      President or such other Judge of the Supreme Court appointed
                      in that behalf  by him.

                  2. Vice-President has the right to vote in order to break the impasse
                       in the Rajya Sabha.

      Which of the above statements is/are correct?

                 (A) 1 only
           
                 (B) 2 only
             
                 (C) Both 1 and 2

                 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Consider the following statements :

                  1. The Prime Minister can ensure the realisation of the rule of
                       collective responsibility by recommending the removal of
                       any minister to the President.

                 2. When the Lok Sabha passes a no-confidence motion against
                      the council of ministers, only the ministers from the Lok Sabha
                       resign.

      Which of the above statements is/are correct?

                 (A) 1 only
           
                 (B) 2 only
             
                 (C) Both 1 and 2

                 (D) Neither 1 nor 2

6. The constitution of India provides for the following types of responsibility
     of  the ministers

                  1. Collective responsibility to the Lok Sabha

                  2. Individual responsibility to the Prime Minister

                  3. Legal responsibility to the judiciary

                  4. Moral responsibility to the nation

    Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :          
   
                 (A) 1 and 2 only
           
                 (B) 2, 3 and 4 only
             
                 (C) 1, 2 and 3 only

                 (D) 1 only

7. Consider the following statements :

                 1. The constitution of India requires the Prime Minister to submit
                      for the consideration of the Council of Ministers every matter
                      on which a decision has been taken by a Minister but which has
                      not been considered by the Council.

                 2. The constitution of India imposes a limit on the total number of
                      ministers that form the Council of Ministers excluding the Prime
                      Minister.
             
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

                 (A) 1 only
           
                 (B) 2 only
             
                 (C) Both 1 and 2

                 (D) Neither 1 nor 2


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TEST 9

Try the following MCQs:

1. Which of the following countries enjoy observer status in SAARC ?
                 
                1. USA
                2. Australia
                3. Japan
                4. Canada

   Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 1, 2 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 4 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Which of the disease(s) are caused by a bacteria ?
       
                 1.  Tuberculosis
                 2.  Cholera
                 3.  Malaria
                 4.  Measles

    Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 4 only

(D) 3 and 4 only

3. Which of the following is the correct decreasing order of the these
     regions in terms of productivity ?

(A) Polar regions-Tropical forests-Lakes

(B) Euphotic zone-Grasslands-Mangrove regions

(C) Tropical forests-Euphotic zone-Polar regions

(D) Mangrove regions-Lakes-Grasslands

4. In which of the following case(s), a joint sitting of both the houses of the
    Parliament can take place ?
         
                  1. To break the deadlock on an constitutional amendment bill.
                  2. To take up a resolution to declare financial emergency.
                  3. To take up a resolution for impeachment of the President.  

     Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1 only

(B) 1 and 2 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) None of these

5. Who of the following is/are the ex-officio members of the Planning Commission ?

                  1. Agriculture Minister
                  2. Minister of State for Planning
                  3. Finance Minister
                  4. Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister

     Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :

(A) 1, 2 and 3 only

(B) 1 and 3 only

(C) 2 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

6. Consider the following statements :

                 1. UIDAI is an attached office of Ministry of Statistics and
                     Programme implementation.
                 2. Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister is an
                     attached office of the PMO.

     Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

TEST 8

Try the following MCQs:

1. Consider the following statements :

        1. Delimitation commission is constituted every 5

             years under Article 82 of the constitution.

       2.  It is headed by retired chief justice of a High

            Court.

       3.  The delimitation exercise applies to all states

            and Union Territories except Jammu & Kashmir.  

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) None of these

2. LEDs are being proferred as the future of lighting. Why ?

          1. They are cheaper compared to other sources.

          2. They do not contain harmful substances like mercury.

          3. They have longer life compared to other sources.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1, 2 and 3

(D) None of these

3. Consider the following pairs of celestial bodies :

          1. Deimos : Venus

          2. Larissa : Neptune

          3. Tethys : Saturn

     Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched ?

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 1 and 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

4. Which of the following is/are the benefits of drip irrigation ?

         1. It prevents the loss of water due to evaporation.

         

          2. It can be used to deliver the pesticides directly to

             the roots of the crop.

      Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

5. Finance commission is constituted by the President

(A) at regular intervals on the advice of the Union Cabinet

(B) every five years on the recommendation of the National 

       Development Council

(C) every five years as mandated by the constitution of India

(D) at regular intervals on the advice of the Planning Commission

          

TEST 7

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. Which of the following provide inferences about the earth's
       interior structure ?

                      1. Volcanic eruptions
                      2. Seismic activity
                      3. Igneous rocks

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 2 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q2. Lumbering did not develop into an important industry in tropical regions.
       Why ?

                      1. Absence of pure strands of tree species
                      2. Under-development of transportation facility
                      3. Due to resistance by environmental groups

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 1 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. High Court judges are appointed by the
 
            (A) Governor of the respective state
         
            (B) Chief Justice of India
         
            (C) President of India

            (D) Law Minister of India

Q4. What has been the major reason(s) for dwindling population of tigers in the
       wild in India ?

                      1. Loss of natural habitat
                      2. Fall in prey base
                      3. Poaching

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 3 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Earth's surface is divided into several large landmasses called 'plates'.
       Along which one of the following regions would one find convergent
       plate boundaries. ?

                      1. California Coast
                      2. Peru Coast
                      3. South Africa Coast

            Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:

            (A) 1 and 2 only
         
            (B) 2 only
         
            (C) 1 and 3 only

            (D) 1, 2 and 3

TEST 6

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. Most world economies today are 'open' economies with substantial amounts
       of imports and exports. Which of the following is the most common measure
       of the 'openness' of an economy ?

       (A) Total Foreign Trade as a proportion of GDP
   
       (B) Total Imports as a proportion of GDP

       (C) Total Exports as a proportion of GDP

       (D) Total FDI as a proportion of GDP

Q2. Which of the following affect the exchange rate of currency among the
       countries ?

            1. Difference between interest rates among the countries
            2. Demand and supply of imports and exports
            3. Foreign exchange speculation

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
   
       (A) 1 and 2 only
   
       (B) 2 and 3 only

       (C) 1 and 3 only

       (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. Which of the following is/are not a part of the revenue receipts of the
       government ?

            1. Corporation Taxes
            2. Excise Taxes
            3. Disinvestment Proceeds
            4. Dividends on government investments

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
   
       (A) 1 and 2 only
 
       (B) 3 and 4 only

       (C) 3 only

       (D) 1, 2 and 4 only

Q4. Of the four alternative measures of money supply, which is the most
      commonly used measure of money supply?
     
       (A) M1
 
       (B) M2

       (C) M3

       (D) M4

Q5. National Disposable Income is defined as sum of

       (A) Net National Product at market prices and other
              current transfers from the rest of the world
 
       (B) Net National Product at factor cost and other
              current transfers from the rest of the world
 
       (C) Gross National Product at market prices and other
              current transfers from the rest of the world
 
       (D) Gross National Product at factor cost and other
              current transfers from the rest of the world

Q6. Which of the following is/are the tree species that one would
        naturally find in North-Eastern India ?

                   1. Aini
                   2. Ebony
                   3. Sandalwood
                   4. Sal

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
 
       (A) 1 and 2 only

       (B) 3 and 4 only

       (C) 1, 2 and 3 only

       (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q7. Which of the following is/are the important tributaries of Ganga ?

                   1. Mahananda
                   2. Varuna
                   3. Gandak
                   4. Ramgana

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
 
       (A) 1 and 2 only

       (B) 3 and 4 only

       (C) 1, 3 and 4 only

       (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q8. In which state is one most likely to find 'karewas' ?

       (A) Rajasthan

       (B) Gujarat

       (C) Jammu and Kashmir

       (D) Tamil Nadu

Q9. Consider the following statements :

                 1. Western Himalayas have more higher and steeper
                     peaks compared to Eastern Himalayas.
                 2. Western Himalayas are comparatively younger
                      then Eastern Himalayas.

        Which of the above statements is/are correct ?  

       (A) 1 only

       (B) 2 only

       (C) Both 1 and 2

       (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q10. Which of the following is/are incorrectly matched ?

               1. Shipki La : Himachal Pradesh
               2. Bara Lacha La : Uttarakhand
               3. Zoji La : Jammu and Kashmir

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below:
 
       (A) 1 only

       (B) 1 and 3 only

       (C) 2 only

       (D) 1 and 2 only



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TEST 5

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. The recently announced project “Diamond Quadrilateral” is related to

(A)  Connecting the Delhi-Mumbai-Chennai-Kolkata 

        through high speed rails.

(B)  Connecting all the major ports through six-lane

         highways.

(C)  Connecting the major metros through high speed 

        rails.

(D) Connecting the perennial rivers of Himalayan 

        region with seasonal streams of peninsular India.

        Q2.  The ‘Salt March’ undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi was 

                 significant because :

1.       It first brought Mahatma Gandhi to 

        world attention.

2.       It was the first national activity in which 

         women participated in large numbers.

3.       It forced upon the British the realization 

        that they must devolve some power to the 

        Indians.

              Choose the correct alternative using the codes

              given below:    

                    (A) 1 and 3 only

                    (B) 2 and 3 only

                    (C) 1 and 2 only

                    (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q3. The southern slopes of Himalayas have more luxuriant

       vegetation compared to their northern slopes. Why ?

(A)  The southern slopes receive more insolation 

         compared to the northern slopes.

(B)  The southern slopes are gentler compared to

        the northern slopes.

(C)  The southern slopes have more pollinators 

       compared to the northern slopes.

(D) The southern slopes have higher tree-line 

       compared to the northern slopes.

        Q4. Which of the following regions is characterized by long

                and severe winters with short and cool summers ?

(A)  Tropical Region

              (B) Mediterranean Region

              (C) Tundra Region

              (D) Taiga Region

 Q5.  The Crimean Preninsula lies in

(A)  Caspian Sea

              (B) Mediterranean Sea

              (C) Black Sea

              (D) Adriatic Sea

  Q6. Bio-fuel development in India centers mainly around 

          the cultivation and processing of Jatropha plant seeds 

           because :

1.       Jatropha oil can be used in diesel generators

         and engines without  refining.

2.       Jatropha plant can be grown in dry marginal

        non-agricultural lands.

3.       Jatropha seeds have high oil content.

        Choose the answer using the codes given

        below :

             (A) 1 and 2 only

             (B) 2 and 3 only

             (C) 1, 2 and 3

             (D) 1 and 3 only

   Q7.  Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?

                       Organization              Headquartered At

      

1.       Organization for                     Paris

 Economic

 Co-operation                             

 and Development                                                  

2.       International Atomic             Vienna 

 Energy Agency               

3.       International                           New York

        Monetary

 Fund

                              

             Choose the correct alternative using the codes

             given below :

(A)  2 and 3 only

(B)  1 and 2 only

(C)  1, 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 3 only

         Q8. Which of the following is primarily tasked with taking 

                decisions in matters relating to the National Rainfed Area 

                Authority ?

(A)  Ministry of Agriculture

(B)  Planning Commission

(C)  Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change

(D) National Development Council

          Q9. The process of evolution of different species in a given 

                  geographical area starting from a point and literally

                  radiating to other areas of geography (habitats) is called

(A)  Evolutionary Dispersal

(B)  Evolutionary Radiation

(C)  Adaptive Dispersal

             (D) Adaptive Radiation

            Q10. Consider the following statements:

                    

                             1. The BRICS countries together account for around

                                  one-fifth of global GDP.

                 

                             2. The Sixth BRICS summit was held in Fortaleza, South Africa.

                  Which of the above statements is/are correct?1 only

(A)  1 only

(B)  2 only

(C)  Both 1 and 2

              (D) Neither 1 nor 2

TEST 4

Try the following MCQs:

Q1. Which of the following is/are the important causative factors
       of ocean currents ?

                  1. Density differences of sea water
                  2. Earth's Revolution
                  3. Prevailing Winds
                  4. Temperature differences of sea water

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1, 2 and 4 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1, 3 and 4 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q2. Constitutional provision(s) to protect and safeguard the forests and
       wildlife are found under :

                  (A) Directive Principles of State Policy

                  (B) Fundamental Duties

                  (C) Directive Principles of State Policy
                        and Fundamental Duties

                  (D) Directive Principles of State Policy,
                        Fundamental Duties and Sixth Schedule

Q3. Which of the following factors may influence the climate of a region ?

                  1. Ocean currents
                  2. Distance from the sea
                  3. Atmospheric Circulations

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q4. Which of the following is/are the main reason(s) for the seasonal changes
       in weather ?

                  1. Rotation of the earth
                  2. Angle of sun ray's reaching the earth
                  3. Revolution of the earth

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3

Q5. Which of the following may be released in the soil due to decomposition
       of the dead plants and animals ?

                  1. Carbon dioxide
                  2. Nitrogen compounds
                  3. Phosphates
                  4. Water

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1, 2 and 3 only

                  (B) 2 and 3 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q6. Which of the following biomes has the following characteristics ?

                  1. Ground flora includes lichen, mosses and sedges
                  2. A short growing season during summer
                  3. The typical animals include patarmigan, reindeer and lemmings.

       Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) Taiga

                  (B) Tundra

                  (C) Savanna

                  (D) Temperate Deciduous

Q7. Consider the following statements :
     
                  1. Heliborne Surveys are being undertaken by Central
                      Ground Water Board to identify the areas where
                      ground water has been critically polluted.

                  2. The project is funded by the Asian Development Bank.

        Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 1 only

                  (B) 2 only

                  (C) Both 1 and 2

                  (D) Neither 1 nor 2

Q8. Which of the following is/are the major contaminants of groundwater in India ?

                      1. Nitrates
                      2. Iron
                      3. Arsenic
                      4. Fluoride

      Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 3 and 4 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1, 3 and 4 only

                  (D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q9. Which of the following is/are correctly matched ?

                      1. Kaziranga National Park         :  Dhansiri River
                      2. Koringa Wildlife Sanctuary    :  Mahanadi River
                      3. Jaldapara National Park          :  Teesta River

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 3 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) None of these

Q10. Which of the following is/are the application of laser technology ?

                       1. Checking price-codes at supermarkets
                       2. Production of compact discs
                       3. Guiding the missiles

         Choose the correct alternative using the codes given below :
               
                  (A) 2 and 3 only

                  (B) 1 and 2 only

                  (C) 1 and 3 only

                  (D) 1, 2 and 3


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