Prelims Practice Questions 12-01-2018

01. Consider the following statements.

1. Ursula Graham Bower was referred to as ‘Saipui’ or female warriors by the people of Gharo hills in Meghalaya.
2. Rani Gaidinliu was a Naga revolutionary during British period.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

02. Consider the following statements.

1. Dhruv is an Advanced Light Helicopter.
2. It is a double engine helicopter.
3. It is indigenously designed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 3 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

03. What is ‘Seema Bhavani’?

1. An all-women bikers’ contingent of the Central Industrial Security Force.
2. An all-women sailing crew of the Indian Coast Guard.
3. An all-women sailing crew of the Indian Navy.
4. An all-women bikers’ contingent of Border Security Force.

04. Consider the following statements.

1. The Sulawesi island is in Malaysia.
2. It is known for coral reefs.
3. Mount Tongkoko is a volcanic mountain present in the island.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only
4. 2 and 3

05. Which of the following are official languages of UN?

1. French
2. German
3. Hebrew
4. Arabic
5. Spanish

Select the correct answer from the following codes.

1. 1, 2 and 3 only
2. 2, 3 and 5 only
3. 1, 4 and 5 only
4. All of the above

06. Consider the following statements regarding the sessions of Indian Parliament:

1. Prorogation of the session is done by the President of India
2. Adjournment does not affect the bills or any other business pending before the House.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

07. With reference to the Adjournment Motion, consider the followings statements:

1. Adjournment Motion is not permitted to be introduced in Rajya Sabha.
2. Adjournment Motion notice can be issued only once for session.
3. It should raise a matter which is definite, factual, urgent and of public importance.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 and 3 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

08. Consider the following statements:

1. Financial Bills which contain provisions exclusively on matters listed in Article 110 of the constitution are called Money Bills.
2. The President of India certifies whether a Financial Bill is a Money Bill or not as it can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President.
3. All Financial Bills can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and not in the Rajya Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1 and 3 only

09. Consider the following statements regarding the Lieutenant Governor and the Governor in the Indian polity:

1. Both are appointed by the President of India.
2. The President may appoint the Governor of an adjoining state as Lieutenant Governor for a Union Territory.
3. Lieutenant Governor cannot appoint the Council of ministers unlike the Governor does.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 3 only
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 3

10. Consider the following Statements

1. The proceedings of the Supreme Court are conducted in official languages of India such as English and Hindi.
2. The Proceedings of the High Court are conducted in Hindi, English along with Regional Languages.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 and 2
4. Neither 1 Nor 2

Answers & Explanations

1. b

Ursula Graham Bower was referred to as ‘Saipui’ or female warriors by the people of Nagaland.

2. c

Dhruv is a single engine helicopter.

3. d

4. d

The Sulawesi island is in Indonesia.

5. c

The Official UN languages are Chinese, French, English, Arabic, Russian, Spanish.

6. c

7. d

It is introduced in the Parliament to draw attention of the House to a definite matter of urgent public importance, and needs the support of 50 members to be admitted. As it interrupts the normal business of the House, it is regarded as an extraordinary device. It involves an element of censure against the government and hence Rajya Sabha is not permitted to make use of this device.

8. a

The Speaker certifies the bill as Money bill. Money bill can be introduced in Lok Sabha only. Other financial bills can be introduced in Rajya Sabha.

9. d

10.   b

The constitution provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India, the country's highest court and the High Courts, shall be in English. Parliament has the power to alter this by law, but has not done so. However, in many high courts, there is, with consent from the president, allowance of the optional use of Hindi. The constitution gives the power to authorise the use of Hindi, or the state's official language in proceedings of the High Court to the Governor, rather than the state legislature, and requires the Governor to obtain the consent of the President of India, who in these matters acts on the advice of the Government of India.

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