1. Through article 3 of the constitution which of the following can be done 

 1. Increase the area of any state 
2. Diminish the area of any state 
3. Alter the boundaries of any state 
4. Alter the name of any state 

 Which of the above statements are correct? 

 A. 1 and 2 only 
B. 3 and 4 only 
C. 1, 2 and 3 only 
D. All of the above



2. Whenever there is a change in the name (or) number of states or union territory which of the schedule(s) will be under change? 

 1. First schedule 
2. Second schedule 
3. Third schedule 
4. Fourth schedule 

 Which of the above option(s) is/are correct? 

 A. 1 only 
B. 3 only 
C. 1 and 2 only 
D. 1 and 4 only


3. Which one of the following is human right as well as a fundamental right under the constitution of India? 

 A. Right to information 
B. Right to education 
C. Right to work 
D. Right to reside



4. Take the case of dignity and equal rights for women. How do democracies help? 

 A. Women in democracies have equal degree of political representation in legislature 
B. Women in democracies have guaranteed rights and are always treated with respect 
C. Women in democracies are not subjected to sex discrimination in most aspects of social life 
D. In democracies, the principle of equality is accepted as legal norm, which makes it easier to guarantee their freedom and dignity



5. All the executive actions of the government of the state are taken in whose name?

A. Chief Minister
B. Governor
C. President
D. None of the above


 6. Planing Commission is a -

 A. Political body
B. Non-political body
C. Quasi-political body
D. Statutory body



7. Consider the following statements about the right to information (RTI) Act, 2005 and select one which is not provided for or specially exempted 

 A. It is not applicable in the state of Jammu and Kashmir 
B. An applicant making request for information will have to give reasons for seeking information 
C. Removal of chief information officer 
D. Every information commissioner shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier.



8. Which one of the following subjects comes under the common jurisdiction of the Supreme court and the High court?

  A. Mutual disputes among states
 B. Dispute between centre and state 
 C. Protection of the fundamental rights
 D. Protection from the violation of the constitution



9. Which among the following statements is/are NOT true about the conditions of a Governor's office?

1. A Governor can simultaneously function as a member of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha or State Legislature while discharging his duties as a Governor of other state
2. The Governor should not hold any office of profit
3. The same person can be appointed as a Governor of 2 or more states
4. The Governor has personal immunity from any liabilities regarding his official acts

A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D.  All are true


10. National Development council was constituted on 

 A. August 16, 1950
B. April 1,1951
C. August 6, 1952
D. august 16, 1952
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