61) In the parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is
(A) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
(B) to leer opposition members collect information from the ministers
(C) to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
(D) to postpone th proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members


62) Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code
2. Organising village panchayats
3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas
4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities.

Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in th Directive Principles of State Policy?
(A) 1, 2 and 4 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 3 and 4 only
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4


63) Consider the following statements:
1. Union territories are not presented in the Rajya Sabah
2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes
3. According to the constitution of India, parliament consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabah only

which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 Only
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1and 3 only
(D) None


64) With reference to consumer’s rights / privileges under the provision of law in India which of the following statements correct?
1 Consumer are empowered to take samples for food testing
2 when consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid.
3. In case of death of consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the consumer forum on his/her behalf.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3


65) Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha speaker consider the following statements:
1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President
2 He/She need not be a member of the house at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six moths from the date of his/her election
3. If he/she intends to resign the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker.

Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?
(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 1,2 and 3
(D) None


66) Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
1. Dispute between the Government of India and one or more States
2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the parliament or that of Legislature of a State
3 A dispute between the Government of India and Union Territory
4 A disputes between two or more States.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C)1 and 4
(D) 3 and 4


67) Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India?
1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament
2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill
3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account
4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme of the Government against macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office.
5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only
(B) 1, 2 and 4 only
(C) 3, 4 and 5 only
(D) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5


68) Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?
(A) To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
(B) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
(C) To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
(D) To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners.


69) Which of the following is/are among the noticeable features of the recommendations of the Thirteenth Finance Commission?
1. A design for the Goods and Services package linked to adherence to the proposed design.
2. A design for the creation of lakhs of jobs in the next ten years in consonance with India’s demographic dividend
3. Devolution of a specific share of central taxes to local bodies as grants

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3


70) Consider the following specific stages of demographic transition associated with economic development:
1. Low birth rate with low death rate
2. High birth rate with high death rate
3. High birth rate with low death rate

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1, 2, 3
(B) 3, 2, 1
(C) 2, 3, 1
(D) 3, 2, 1