Question 1
Consider the following statements:
Statement I:
Socialism is part of Basic structure doctrine.
Statement II:
Socialism in the Indian context implies social justice, economic equality, and the welfare state.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

Question 2
Consider the following stages in the passage of the Budget in Parliament:
1. Presentation of the Budget
2. Voting on demands for grants
3. General Discussion
4. Passing of Appropriation Bill

What is the correct sequence of these stages in the passage of the Budget in Parliament?
(a) 1-2-3-4
(b) 3-1-2-4
(c) 1-3-2-4
(d) 3-2-1-4

Question 3
The Attorney General of India shall not:
(a) Have the right to speak in either Houses of the Parliament
(b) Have the right to take part in the Joint sitting of the Parliament
(c) Have the right to be named a member in any committee of the Parliament
(d) Have the right to vote in the house

Question 4
Consider the following scenarios regarding the passage of the Budget:

1. The Appropriation Bill has been passed, but the Finance Bill is yet to be approved.
2. The Lok Sabha passes the Demand for Grants, but the Rajya Sabha proposes significant amendments to it.
3. The Annual Financial Statement is rejected by the Rajya Sabha.

Which of these scenarios lead(s) to a constitutional crisis?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) None of the above

Question 5
With reference to the Attorney General of India, consider the following statements:
1. The Attorney General of India is the second highest law officer in the country after the Chief Justice of India.
2. The Attorney General of India has no role in the proceedings of the House of Parliament.
3. The Attorney General of India is not a member of the Central cabinet.

How many of the statements given above are correct?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) All three
(d) None

Question 6
Consider the following Cabinet committees
1. Political Affairs committee
2. Economic Affairs committee
3. Appointments committee
4. Parliamentary affairs committee
5. Employment and skill development committee

How many of the above Cabinet committees are chaired by the Prime Minister?
(a) Only Two
(b) Only Three
(c) Only Four
(d) All Five

Question 7
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I:
The Centre can issue binding directions to States on the implementation of Union laws.
Statement-II:
The States are delegates of the Union.

Which one of the following is correct with respect to the above statements?
(a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
(b) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
(c) Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect
(d) Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct

Question 8
Which of the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission (CIC) is/are correct?
1. The CIC is authorized to investigate issues related to corruption or misuse of office under the RTI Act.
2. The Chief Information Commissioner can be removed from office by a two-thirds majority vote in both Houses of Parliament.
3. The CIC is responsible for implementing the Right to Information Act at both the central and state levels.
4. The CIC may include members with a background in law, science, or journalism, and not necessarily in civil services.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 4 only

Question 9
Consider the following statements:
1. The Centre can delegate its executive functions to a State unilaterally.
2. A State can delegate its executive functions to the Centre with mutual consent.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 10
Consider the following statements:
1. The role of the Governor as an agent of the Centre.
2. The dependency of States on Central grants for financial resources.
3. The power of the Centre to reorganize State boundaries.
4. The use of centrally sponsored schemes to dictate State priorities.

How many of the above factor(s) has/have contributed to the perception of central dominance in Centre-State relations?
(a) Only one
(b) Only two
(c) Only three
(d) All four