Civil Services Exam: Model Paper 1 – Polity

Question 26: Consider the following statements related to the Election Commission of India.
1. The Chief Justice of India appoints the Election Commissioner.
2. The Election Commissioners have a tenure of 3 years, or up to the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.
3. The Election Commission was made as a three-member body in January 1995.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Question 27: Consider the following statements related to Electronic voting machines (EVM).
1. The Election Commission introduced the Electronic voting machines (EVM) for the first time on trial basis in 1982.
2. The Election Commission introduced the Voter-verified paper audit trail (VVPAT) for the first time on a trail basis in 2013.
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

Question 28: Consider the following statements related to National Human Rights Commission.
1. It was given a statutory basis by the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 (PHRA).
2. It encourages the efforts of NGOs and institutions congress to work in the field of human rights.
Select the correct answers using the codes given below
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

Question 29: Which mechanism(s) in a Parliamentary form of Government ensure(s) the accountability of the Executive to the Legislature?
1. No-confidence motion
2. Adjournment Motion
3. Debate on the President’s address
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 30: According to the Indian Constitution, the separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is provided for in which of the following Articles?
(a) Article 40
(b) Article 45
(c) Article 50
(d) Article 51

Question 31: What are the shared objectives of Prohibition and Certiorari under the Writ Jurisdiction of the Constitution?
1. To ensure the proper exercise of jurisdiction by inferior courts or tribunals.
2. To prevent inferior courts from exceeding their jurisdictional limits.
3. To nullify the orders or decisions of inferior courts or tribunals.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 32: The Part III of the Constitution grants rights to both Indian citizens and foreigners, excluding enemy aliens. Which of the following rights are exclusively available for Indian citizens?
1. Freedom of Speech and Expression
2. Freedom to Manage religious affairs
3. Right of Minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
Choose the correct answer:
(a) 1 only
(b) 1 and 2 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3

Question 33: With regard to the Fundamental Duties, consider the following statements:
1. Fundamental Duties aid courts in assessing and determining the constitutional validity of laws.
2. Fundamental Duties act as cautions against anti-national and anti-social behaviors.
Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?
(a) 1 Only
(b) 2 Only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 34: Who holds the authority to dismiss a Minister from the membership of the House?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Vice President
(c) Cabinet
(d) Presiding officer

Question 35: Which of the following statements reflects the outcome of the 105th Constitutional Amendment?
(a) The President is authorized to designate the list of socially and educationally backward classes for any state or union territory, applicable for all purposes.
(b) The Central List of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), classified as socially and educationally backward classes, is restricted to the Central government and its institutions.
(c) Reservation for scheduled castes and tribes in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies continues.
(d) State governments are tasked with identifying socially and educationally backward OBCs.

Question 36: Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State in India:
1. Under certain circumstances, the Chief Justice of the High Court can be temporarily appointed to fulfill the duties of the Governor of the state.
2. When the Governor reserves a bill for the consideration of the President, the Governor does not play any role in the enactment of the bill.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Question 37: Consider the following statements:
1. The Deputy Speaker has the authority to act on behalf of the Speaker in the absence of the latter and can certify a bill as a Money bill.
2. Article 176 of the Indian Constitution outlines the protocol for the Governor’s address in the State Legislature.
3. Legislative privileges in the House can be extended to individuals entitled to speak or participate in the House proceedings.
Which of the statements above is/are correct?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2, and 3