51. According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country? 
  1. Fundamental Rights
  2. Fundamental Duties
  3. Directive Principles of State Policy
  4. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties


52. Consider the following statements 
  1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only.
  2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India.
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


53. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?
  1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament.
  2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament.
  3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
  1. 1 and 2 only
  2. 3 only
  3. 2 and 3 only
  4. 1, 2 and 3


54. Consider the following statements:
  1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.
  2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.
  3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for Legislation.
  1. only 1
  2. only 2 and 3
  3. only 1 and 3
  4. 1, 2 and 3


55. Consider the following statements:
           Attorney General of India can
  1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
  2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
  3. speak in the Lok Sabha
  4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. 1 only
  2. 2 and 4
  3. 1, 2 and 3
  4. 1 and 3 only


56. Which one of the following statements is correct?
  1. In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
  2. The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
  3. No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
  4. In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support


57. The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
  1. with the consent of all the States
  2. with the consent of the majority of States
  3. with the consent of the States concerned
  4. without the consent of any State


    58. Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (PAC)
    1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
    2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of Government
    3. Examines the report of CAG.
    Which of the statements given above is / are correct? `
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3

    59. Consider the following statements:
    1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House.
    2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President.
    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


    60) Mycorrhizal biotechnology has been used in rehabilitating degraded sites because mycorrhiza enables the plants to
    1. resist drought and increase absorptive area
    2. tolerate extremes of PH
    3. Resist disease infestation
    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
    1. 1 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3