Practice test

Wbcs preliminary (polity + economy) sectional test - Test Set 1

Review 350 exam-focused questions with detailed explanations, then start the interactive test when you are ready.

350 questions

Questions and explanations

  1. Question 1

    In which case did the Supreme Court rule that the power of judicial review is a basic feature of the Constitution?
    1. Minerva Mills case
    2. S.R. Bommai case
    3. L. Chandra Kumar case
    4. Waman Rao case
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  2. Question 2

    Which parliamentary motion is moved to discuss a matter of urgent public importance and requires the support of 50 members?
    1. Calling Attention Motion
    2. Adjournment Motion
    3. Privilege Motion
    4. Censure Motion
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  3. Question 3

    Which Article protects laws implementing the Directive Principles under 39(b) and (c) from being challenged on Fundamental Right grounds?
    1. Article 31C
    2. Article 31A
    3. Article 31B
    4. Article 300A
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  4. Question 4

    Under which Article can the Governor of a state reserve a bill for the consideration of the President?
    1. Article 163
    2. Article 213
    3. Article 200
    4. Article 161
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  5. Question 5

    Who holds the constitutional power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India?
    1. Chief Justice of India
    2. President of India
    3. Parliament of India
    4. Ministry of Law and Justice
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  6. Question 6

    The residuary powers in India are vested in the Parliament under which Article?
    1. Article 246
    2. Article 248
    3. Article 250
    4. Article 252
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  7. Question 7

    The High-Level Committee on the Indian Diaspora, which recommended the OCI scheme, was headed by whom?
    1. K.K. Venugopal
    2. Swaran Singh
    3. K. Santhanam
    4. L.M. Singhvi
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  8. Question 8

    Which committee was officially appointed to examine the issue of the 'criminalization of politics' in India?
    1. Dinesh Goswami Committee
    2. Indrajit Gupta Committee
    3. Tarkunde Committee
    4. Vohra Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  9. Question 9

    Which Article empowers the State Legislature to make provisions regarding the auditing of accounts of the Panchayats?
    1. Article 243G
    2. Article 243J
    3. Article 243K
    4. Article 243I
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  10. Question 10

    The administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram operates under which specific Article?
    1. Article 243M
    2. Article 244(1)
    3. Article 244(2)
    4. Article 371A
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  11. Question 11

    Which Directive Principle of State Policy was added by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978?
    1. To minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities.
    2. To promote equal justice and provide free legal aid to the poor.
    3. To protect and improve the environment and safeguard forests.
    4. To secure the participation of workers in the management of industries.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  12. Question 12

    During a National Emergency, the President cannot suspend the enforcement of which Fundamental Rights?
    1. Articles 14 and 15
    2. Articles 19 and 20
    3. Articles 22 and 24
    4. Articles 20 and 21
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  13. Question 13

    The power to make regulations for the peace, progress, and good government of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is vested in whom?
    1. Lieutenant Governor
    2. President of India
    3. Parliament
    4. Home Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  14. Question 14

    The State Election Commissioner can only be removed from office in the same manner as whom?
    1. Judge of a High Court
    2. Chief Election Commissioner
    3. Governor of the State
    4. Chief Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  15. Question 15

    Which judicial writ literally translates to "by what authority or warrant"?
    1. Quo Warranto
    2. Certiorari
    3. Mandamus
    4. Habeas Corpus
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  16. Question 16

    What is the exact term used to describe the interest rate at which the RBI borrows funds from commercial banks?
    1. Bank Rate
    2. Reverse Repo Rate
    3. Repo Rate
    4. Marginal Standing Facility
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  17. Question 17

    Which economic term describes a situation where high inflation is combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand?
    1. Deflation
    2. Disinflation
    3. Stagflation
    4. Hyperinflation
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  18. Question 18

    The "Gandhian Plan" of economic development was formulated in 1944 by whom?
    1. Shriman Narayan Agarwal
    2. M.N. Roy
    3. P.C. Mahalanobis
    4. Ardeshir Dalal
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  19. Question 19

    What does the term 'Gilt-Edged Market' strictly refer to in the Indian financial system?
    1. The market for highly volatile equity stocks.
    2. The market for foreign exchange derivatives.
    3. The market for corporate junk bonds.
    4. The market for government and semi-government securities.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  20. Question 20

    The 'Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices' (CACP) was originally established in 1965 under what name?
    1. National Commission on Farmers
    2. Agricultural Prices Commission (APC)
    3. Board of Agricultural Economics
    4. Minimum Support Price Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  21. Question 21

    What is the term for a country's deliberate downward adjustment of the value of its currency relative to a foreign currency?
    1. Depreciation
    2. Demonetization
    3. Devaluation
    4. Deflation
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  22. Question 22

    The 'FRBM Act', enacted by the Parliament to ensure strict fiscal discipline, stands for what?
    1. Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act
    2. Federal Revenue and Banking Management Act
    3. Financial Reconstruction and Borrowing Mechanism Act
    4. Foreign Remittance and Business Management Act
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  23. Question 23

    The prestigious 'Maharatna' status for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) was introduced in which year?
    1. 1997
    2. 2005
    3. 2014
    4. 2010
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  24. Question 24

    The macroeconomic indicator "Net National Product (NNP) at factor cost" is identical to which of the following?
    1. Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
    2. National Income
    3. Personal Income
    4. Net Domestic Product (NDP)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  25. Question 25

    The 'Kuznets Curve' suggests what kind of specific relationship between economic growth and income inequality?
    1. U-shaped relationship
    2. Linear proportional relationship
    3. Inverted U-shaped relationship
    4. No observable relationship
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  26. Question 26

    Which of the following would have inflationary effect on the economy?

    1. RBI releasing new bonds in the market
    2. RBI decreasing the SLR
    3. RBI increasing the Bank Rate
    4. Abolition of CRR
    1. 1, 2 and 3
    2. 1 and 4 only
    3. 2 and 4 only
    4. 3 and 4 only
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  27. Question 27

    The term ‘Political Justice’ is mentioned in the Indian Constitution under which of these.
    1. Only under the Preamble to the constitution of India
    2. Under both Preamble and Directive Principles
    3. Under Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
    4. Under Preamble of the Constitution and Fundamental Rights
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  28. Question 28

    Which among the following was set up wide Part III of the state Re-organization Act, 1956?
    1. Inter-state council
    2. Zonal council
    3. Language commission
    4. Sarkaria commission
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  29. Question 29

    Which of the following is not a fundamental duty under the Indian Constitution?
    1. To protect monument of national importance
    2. To develop scientific temper
    3. To uphold unity and integrity of the nation
    4. None of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  30. Question 30

    The concept of five year plans in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from
    1. Russia
    2. England
    3. The United States
    4. Germany
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  31. Question 31

    Who among the following has been given the power by the Indian Constitution to ‘impose reasonable restriction’ on the fundamental rights?
    1. President
    2. Parliament
    3. Supreme Court
    4. Both (B) and (C)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  32. Question 32

    Parliamentary authorization is necessary prior to expenditure from
    1. the Public Accounts of India.
    2. the Consolidated fund of India.
    3. the Contingency Fund of India.
    4. None of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  33. Question 33

    Which of the following is not regarded as public expenditure in India?
    1. Subsidy given to local city bus service
    2. Defense expenditure
    3. Interest payment on national debt
    4. Investment spending by public companies
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  34. Question 34

    Which of the following accounts for the highest amount spent on Indian imports?
    1. Capital Goods
    2. Gold and Silver
    3. Electronic Goods
    4. Petroleum, oil and lubricants
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  35. Question 35

    Socio-economic planning is a part of:
    1. Union list
    2. State list
    3. Concurrent list
    4. Reserved list
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  36. Question 36

    Which amendment of Indian Constitution is related to the Anti-defection law?
    1. 51st amendment
    2. 52nd amendment
    3. 53rd amendment
    4. 54th amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  37. Question 37

    Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federation?
    1. There is an independent judiciary in India
    2. Power have been clearly divided between centre and states.
    3. The federating unit have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha
    4. It is the result of an argument among the federating units.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  38. Question 38

    What is the name of the new department created by the Reserve Bank of India in 2022?
    1. Department of Artificial Intelligence
    2. Department of Fin-Tech
    3. Department of Data Science
    4. Department of Digital Currency
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  39. Question 39

    In which issue of the following Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha enjoy equal power?
    1. Amendment of the Constitution
    2. Removal of government
    3. Introduction of money bill
    4. Creation of new All India Service
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  40. Question 40

    Which of the following states in India is exampled from reservation of Scheduled Castes in Panchayat Raj institution?
    1. Rajasthan
    2. Assam
    3. Sikkim
    4. Arunachal Pradesh
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  41. Question 41

    Which of the following British Act envisages the parliamentary system of government in India?
    1. Charter Act of 1793
    2. Charter Act of 1813
    3. Charter Act of 1853
    4. Charter Act of 1833
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  42. Question 42

    Members of the Constituent Assembly were
    1. Elected by Provincial Assemblies.
    2. Elected directly by people.
    3. Nominated by British Government.
    4. Represented only by the Princely States.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  43. Question 43

    Who was the head of the commission for the sub-categorization of OBC’s?
    1. Justice G. Rohini
    2. Justice Uday Umesh Lalit
    3. Justice D Y Chandrachud
    4. Justice Sanjay Porel
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  44. Question 44

    In India production of dairy products are comparatively low---
    1. Demand for fresh milk is high.
    2. Most people have low purchasing power for dairy products.
    3. Most milch cattle are lean.
    4. All the reasons above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  45. Question 45

    All revenues received by the Union government by way of direct and indirect taxes, money borrowed and receipts from loans given by the government flow into:
    1. The Public Accounts of India.
    2. The Consolidated Fund of India.
    3. The Contingency Fund of India.
    4. None of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  46. Question 46

    Which of the following constitutes a capital account in the Balance of Payments in India?

    1. Foreign loans
    2. Foreign Direct Investments
    3. Remittances from abroad
    4. Portfolio investment
    1. 1, 2 and 3
    2. 1, 2 and 4
    3. 2, 3 and 4
    4. 1, 2, 3 and 4
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  47. Question 47

    Which provision of the fundamental rights in directly related to the exploitation of children?
    1. Art. 17
    2. Art. 19
    3. Art. 23
    4. Art. 24
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  48. Question 48

    NITI Aayog has released the “North-East Region District SDG Index” with support from:
    1. UNDP (United Nation development Programme)
    2. World Bank
    3. Asian Development
    4. IMF
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  49. Question 49

    Which sector contributed the most to the real Gross Value Added at basic prices in the last decade?
    1. Public administration, defence and other services
    2. Financing, real estate and professional services
    3. Manufacturing, construction, electricity, gas and water supply
    4. Trade, hotel, transport and communication
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  50. Question 50

    Which of the following is not a capital receipt in the government budget?
    1. Loan recoveries
    2. Provident fund deposits
    3. PSU disinvestment
    4. Grants
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  51. Question 51

    Which Article shields the laws placed in the Ninth Schedule from judicial review?
    1. Article 13
    2. Article 31A
    3. Article 31B
    4. Article 31C
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  52. Question 52

    Which President of India exercised the pocket veto for the first time regarding the Indian Post Office (Amendment) Bill?
    1. Giani Zail Singh
    2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    3. K.R. Narayanan
    4. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  53. Question 53

    Who was the chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
    1. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
    2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    3. Jawaharlal Nehru
    4. J.B. Kripalani
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  54. Question 54

    The advisory jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India is borrowed from which country?
    1. Australia
    2. Canada
    3. America
    4. Ireland
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  55. Question 55

    Which parliamentary committee has the largest number of members?
    1. Public Accounts Committee
    2. Estimates Committee
    3. Committee on Public Undertakings
    4. Business Advisory Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  56. Question 56

    The PESA Act, which extends the provisions of Part IX to scheduled areas, was enacted in which year?
    1. 1992
    2. 1996
    3. 2001
    4. 2006
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  57. Question 57

    The administration and control of Scheduled Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram are dealt with in which Schedule?
    1. Sixth Schedule
    2. Fourth Schedule
    3. Ninth Schedule
    4. Fifth Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  58. Question 58

    Which Article grants special leave to appeal by the Supreme Court?
    1. Article 132
    2. Article 136
    3. Article 143
    4. Article 226
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  59. Question 59

    The Punchhi Commission was set up by the Government of India in 2007 to look into what?
    1. Electoral reforms
    2. Centre-State relations
    3. Police reforms
    4. Reorganization of states
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  60. Question 60

    Which Constitutional Amendment Act provided for the formation of a National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)?
    1. 99th Amendment
    2. 103rd Amendment
    3. 97th Amendment
    4. 100th Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  61. Question 61

    Which High Court has the maximum number of states under its territorial jurisdiction?
    1. Bombay High Court
    2. Calcutta High Court
    3. Gauhati High Court
    4. Madras High Court
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  62. Question 62

    In which state was the VVPAT system first used in an election in India?
    1. Gujarat
    2. Goa
    3. Nagaland
    4. Kerala
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  63. Question 63

    Which Article directs the state to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor?
    1. Article 39A
    2. Article 41
    3. Article 43A
    4. Article 46
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  64. Question 64

    In which landmark case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution?
    1. Berubari Union case (1960)
    2. Golaknath case (1967)
    3. Minerva Mills case (1980)
    4. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  65. Question 65

    Which writ is issued to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction?
    1. Mandamus
    2. Certiorari
    3. Quo Warranto
    4. Prohibition
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  66. Question 66

    What is the minimum Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) mandated by the RBI for Indian banks under Basel III?
    1. 8%
    2. 9%
    3. 10.5%
    4. 11.5%
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  67. Question 67

    The Tarapore Committee was constituted by the RBI to examine the framework for what?
    1. Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
    2. Digital Currency Regulation
    3. Capital Account Convertibility
    4. Microfinance Institutions
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  68. Question 68

    What does the term "Crowding Out" effect refer to in macroeconomics?
    1. Excessive foreign goods replacing domestic goods.
    2. High government borrowing reducing private sector investment.
    3. High inflation reducing consumer purchasing power.
    4. Large multinational companies buying out small startups.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  69. Question 69

    Which institution officially releases the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) in India?
    1. NITI Aayog
    2. Reserve Bank of India
    3. Ministry of Commerce and Industry
    4. National Statistical Office
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  70. Question 70

    The 'Laffer Curve' demonstrates the relationship between which two economic variables?
    1. Inflation and Unemployment
    2. Tax rates and Tax revenue
    3. Economic growth and Environmental degradation
    4. Income inequality and GDP
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  71. Question 71

    The 'Alagh Committee' (1979) was constituted to determine the official poverty line based on what metric?
    1. Nutritional/Calorie requirements
    2. Household income
    3. Multidimensional deprivation
    4. Employment status
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  72. Question 72

    In the context of the WTO, 'Amber Box' subsidies refer to what?
    1. Subsidies for environmental protection.
    2. Subsidies linked directly to research and development.
    3. Trade-distorting domestic support.
    4. Subsidies provided strictly to developing nations.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  73. Question 73

    What does the 'Standing Deposit Facility' (SDF) introduced by the RBI do?
    1. It provides long-term loans to commercial banks.
    2. It absorbs excess liquidity without requiring collateral.
    3. It regulates the foreign exchange reserves.
    4. It provides emergency funding to cooperative societies.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  74. Question 74

    What is the difference between Gross National Product (GNP) and Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
    1. Net Factor Income from Abroad
    2. Depreciation
    3. Net Indirect Taxes
    4. Subsidies
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  75. Question 75

    An economic market structure characterized by a single buyer and multiple sellers is known as what?
    1. Monopoly
    2. Oligopoly
    3. Monopolistic
    4. Monopsony
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  76. Question 76

    Which article empowers the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
    1. Article 226
    2. Article 32
    3. Article 13
    4. Article 143
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  77. Question 77

    The concept of the 'Concurrent List' in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from which country?
    1. America
    2. Ireland
    3. Canada
    4. Australia
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  78. Question 78

    Who has the sole authority to remove the Chairman or members of a State Public Service Commission?
    1. President of India
    2. Governor of the State
    3. Chief Minister
    4. Chief Justice of the High Court
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  79. Question 79

    Which constitutional amendment made education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14 years?
    1. 42nd Amendment
    2. 44th Amendment
    3. 86th Amendment
    4. 73rd Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  80. Question 80

    What is the maximum gap allowed between two consecutive sessions of the Indian Parliament?
    1. 3 months
    2. 6 months
    3. 9 months
    4. 12 months
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  81. Question 81

    Who ultimately decides on the disqualification of a Member of Parliament under the anti-defection law?
    1. President of India
    2. Election Commission of India
    3. Speaker or Chairman of the House
    4. Supreme Court of India
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  82. Question 82

    Which committee officially recommended the establishment of a three-tier Panchayati Raj system in India?
    1. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
    2. Ashok Mehta Committee
    3. G.V.K. Rao Committee
    4. L.M. Singhvi Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  83. Question 83

    Under which Article, the President can declare a Financial Emergency?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 360
    4. Article 365
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  84. Question 84

    The constitutional power to officially create or abolish a State Legislative Council lies with whom?
    1. Parliament of India
    2. President of India
    3. Governor of the State
    4. State Legislative Assembly
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  85. Question 85

    Who acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
    1. Prime Minister
    2. President
    3. Senior-most Member of the House
    4. Vice-President of India
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  86. Question 86

    What is the minimum age required to become the Chief Minister of an Indian state?
    1. 18 years
    2. 21 years
    3. 25 years
    4. 30 years
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  87. Question 87

    Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?
    1. Part XX
    2. Part XVIII
    3. Part XV
    4. Part IX
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  88. Question 88

    Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
    1. Prime Minister
    2. President of India
    3. Finance Minister
    4. Chief Justice of India
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  89. Question 89

    How many members can the President currently nominate to the Lok Sabha from the Anglo-Indian community?
    1. 2 members
    2. 12 members
    3. 4 members
    4. Zero
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  90. Question 90

    The concept of 'Procedure established by Law' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country?
    1. United Kingdom
    2. Japan
    3. America
    4. France
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  91. Question 91

    Which schedule of the Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to the states?
    1. First Schedule
    2. Third Schedule
    3. Fourth Schedule
    4. Eighth Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  92. Question 92

    The Election Commission of India operates under which Article of the Constitution?
    1. Article 280
    2. Article 324
    3. Article 315
    4. Article 356
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  93. Question 93

    Which institution is responsible for calculating the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?
    1. Office of Economic Adviser
    2. Reserve Bank of India
    3. Central Statistical Organisation
    4. NITI Aayog
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  94. Question 94

    What does the term 'Fiscal Deficit' indicate in the Indian budget?
    1. The total foreign debt of the government.
    2. The difference between exports and imports.
    3. The amount of money printed by the RBI.
    4. The total borrowing requirements of the government.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  95. Question 95

    The 'Mahalanobis Model' of economic development was adopted during which Five-Year Plan?
    1. First Five-Year Plan
    2. Second Five-Year Plan
    3. Third Five-Year Plan
    4. Fifth Five-Year Plan
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  96. Question 96

    Which economic curve graphically illustrates the inverse relationship between the unemployment rate and the inflation rate?
    1. Laffer Curve
    2. Lorenz Curve
    3. Phillips Curve
    4. Kuznets Curve
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  97. Question 97

    In the context of the Indian banking system, what does the 'CRR' strictly stand for?
    1. Cash Reserve Ratio
    2. Current Repo Rate
    3. Credit Rationing Rate
    4. Capital Return Ratio
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  98. Question 98

    'Disguised unemployment' is a highly common economic phenomenon primarily observed in which sector of India?
    1. Information Technology
    2. Manufacturing Sector
    3. Banking Sector
    4. Agricultural Sector
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  99. Question 99

    What is the primary and legally mandated objective of the 'Monetary Policy Committee' (MPC) in India?
    1. Maximizing foreign direct investment
    2. Reducing the fiscal deficit
    3. Creating new rural employment
    4. Inflation targeting
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  100. Question 100

    The 'Gini Coefficient' is a widely used statistical measure designed to calculate what specific economic metric?
    1. Economic growth rate
    2. Income inequality
    3. Poverty line estimation
    4. Industrial production
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  101. Question 101

    Who is the protector of the Fundamental Rights of a citizen?
    1. Legislature
    2. Judiciary
    3. Executive
    4. None of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  102. Question 102

    Jawahar Rozgar Yojana for rural employment was started in the year
    1. 1959
    2. 1979
    3. 1969
    4. 1989
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  103. Question 103

    The Reserve Bank of India was established in the year
    1. 1930
    2. 1935
    3. 1947
    4. 1951
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  104. Question 104

    The Constitution of India is neither purely federal nor purely unitary but is a combination of both' - Who said so?
    1. Jawaharlal Nehru
    2. D.D. Basu
    3. Dr. Ambedkar
    4. Rajendra Prasad
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  105. Question 105

    Who was elected the President of India for the second time?
    1. Rajendra Prasad
    2. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan
    3. V.V. Giri
    4. Sankar Dayal Sharma
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  106. Question 106

    Members of the State Public Service Commission are appointed by
    1. the President of India
    2. the Prime Minister of India
    3. the Governor of the State
    4. None of them
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  107. Question 107

    The Vice-President of India is
    1. directly elected by the people.
    2. nominated by the President.
    3. elected by the nmembers of the state legislatures.
    4. elected by an electoral college constituted by members of the two Houses of the Parliament.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  108. Question 108

    Bills other than money bills are introduced for being passed by the Parliament in
    1. Lok Sabha
    2. Rajya Sabha
    3. any House of the Parliament
    4. joint session of both the Houses of the Parliament
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  109. Question 109

    The quorum requirements in the Rajya Sabha is
    1. 25
    2. 50
    3. 100
    4. 126
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  110. Question 110

    Which of the following constitutional amendments gives a constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions?
    1. 72nd
    2. 73rd
    3. 74th
    4. 75th
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  111. Question 111

    The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee is
    1. a member of the Ruling Party
    2. a member of the Opposition Party
    3. Union Finance Minister
    4. Deputy Speaker of the Parliament
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  112. Question 112

    Any money bill can not be introduced in the Parliament without the consent of the
    1. Prime Minister of India
    2. Speaker of the Parliament
    3. President of India
    4. Union Finance Minister.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  113. Question 113

    SEBI stands for the
    1. State Earnings Board of India
    2. Securities and Exchange Bank of India
    3. Securities and Exchange Board of India
    4. State Exchange Bank of India
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  114. Question 114

    The ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is
    1. the President
    2. the Vice-President
    3. the Prime Minister
    4. None of them
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  115. Question 115

    The earlier name of WTO was
    1. UNCTAD
    2. GATT
    3. UNIDO
    4. OECD
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  116. Question 116

    Which of the following taxes is within the Jurisdiction of the Central Government?
    1. Corporation Tax
    2. Professional Tax
    3. Land Revenue
    4. Excise on alcoholic liquors
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  117. Question 117

    Who is the first Law Officer of the Government of India?
    1. Chief Justice of India
    2. Union Law Minister
    3. Attorney General of India
    4. Law Secretary
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  118. Question 118

    Under which article of the Constitution the Fresident can take over the administration of a State in his own hand?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 351
    4. Article 350
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  119. Question 119

    Who is the Guardian of the Public Purse in India?
    1. The President of India
    2. The Union Finance Minister
    3. The Comptroller & Auditor General of India
    4. The Public Accounts Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  120. Question 120

    On which date the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
    1. August 15, 1947
    2. November 26, 1949
    3. January 26, 1950
    4. August 15, 1950
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  121. Question 121

    The name of Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis 1s associated with
    1. First Five-Year Plan
    2. Second Five-Year Plan
    3. Third Five-Year Plan
    4. Fourth Five-Year Plan
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  122. Question 122

    What is the minimum age required by a citizen to be qualified for being a member of the Lok Sabha?
    1. 21
    2. 25
    3. 30
    4. 35
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  123. Question 123

    For the purpose of legislation, education is enlisted in the
    1. Union List
    2. State List
    3. Concurrent List
    4. None of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  124. Question 124

    The Advocate General of a State is appointed by
    1. the Chief Minister
    2. the State Legislature.
    3. the Governor.
    4. the State Law Minister.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  125. Question 125

    West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation Ltd. (WBIDC) was established in
    1. 1967
    2. 1981
    3. 1977
    4. 1983
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  126. Question 126

    The Constitution of India was adopted on which date?
    1. January 26, 1950
    2. November 26, 1949
    3. August 15, 1947
    4. December 9, 1946
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  127. Question 127

    What was the approximate number of princely states in India at the time of Independence?
    1. 345
    2. 615
    3. 420
    4. 562
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  128. Question 128

    The system of Indian Democracy is best described as what?
    1. Two-party and presidential in nature
    2. Single-party and socialist in nature
    3. Multi-party and parliamentary in nature
    4. Multi-party and presidential in nature
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  129. Question 129

    The idea of a 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in which part?
    1. Fundamental Rights
    2. Preamble
    3. Directive Principles of State Policy
    4. Fundamental Duties
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  130. Question 130

    The total number of members in the Rajya Sabha cannot exceed-
    1. 245 members
    2. 250 members
    3. 545 members
    4. 552 members
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  131. Question 131

    The President of India can be impeached from office by-
    1. Supreme Court
    2. Prime Minister
    3. Election Commission
    4. Parliament
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  132. Question 132

    Whether a particular bill is a Money Bill or not is finally determined by?
    1. Finance Minister
    2. President
    3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    4. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  133. Question 133

    The 'Chancellor' of state-run universities in West Bengal is traditionally whom?
    1. Governor of the State
    2. Chief Minister of the State
    3. Education Minister
    4. Chief Justice of the High Court
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  134. Question 134

    The Judges of the Supreme Court of India officially retire at-
    1. 60 years
    2. 62 years
    3. 65 years
    4. 70 years
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  135. Question 135

    Article 280 of the Indian Constitution lays down the establishment of which body?
    1. Election Commission
    2. Finance Commission
    3. Union Public Service Commission
    4. NITI Aayog
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  136. Question 136

    The Panchayati Raj system was first introduced in which Indian state?
    1. Andhra Pradesh
    2. Gujarat
    3. Rajasthan
    4. Maharashtra
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  137. Question 137

    Who holds the constitutional power to declare an emergency in India?
    1. Prime Minister
    2. Parliament
    3. Supreme Court
    4. President
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  138. Question 138

    The Government of India passed the Act to protect Human Rights in which year?
    1. 1990
    2. 1993
    3. 1995
    4. 2000
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  139. Question 139

    Which amendment of the Indian Constitution reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
    1. 42nd Amendment
    2. 44th Amendment
    3. 61st Amendment
    4. 73rd Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  140. Question 140

    Sikkim became a full-fledged state of the Indian Union in which year?
    1. 1971
    2. 1973
    3. 1975
    4. 1980
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  141. Question 141

    Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the division of powers between the Union and the States?
    1. 5th Schedule
    2. 7th Schedule
    3. 9th Schedule
    4. 10th Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  142. Question 142

    The concept of Fundamental Rights was primarily borrowed from the constitution of which country?
    1. USA
    2. United Kingdom
    3. USSR (Russia)
    4. Ireland
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  143. Question 143

    The certification mark 'AGMARK' is legally related to which category of products?
    1. Electronic appliances
    2. Gold jewellery
    3. Agricultural goods
    4. Industrial chemicals
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  144. Question 144

    In which year was the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) officially established?
    1. 1921
    2. 1935
    3. 1947
    4. 1949
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  145. Question 145

    A 'mixed economy' is best defined as an economic system where what happens?
    1. Only the agricultural sector and industrial sector exist.
    2. Private and public economic units operate side by side.
    3. Foreign companies entirely dominate the domestic market.
    4. The government controls all means of production completely.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  146. Question 146

    The National Income of a country is fundamentally calculated as what?
    1. Sum total of all individual bank savings.
    2. Total revenue collected from income tax.
    3. Total value of all imported goods.
    4. Sum total of factor incomes.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  147. Question 147

    The 'Head count ratio' is an economic statistical tool widely used in India as a primary measure of what?
    1. Unemployment
    2. Inflation
    3. Poverty
    4. Literacy
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  148. Question 148

    During which five-year plan was the Green Revolution initiated in India?
    1. 2nd Five-Year Plan
    2. 3rd Five-Year Plan
    3. 4th Five-Year Plan
    4. 5th Five-Year Plan
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  149. Question 149

    Which institution is responsible for preparing the official national income estimates in India?
    1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
    2. Ministry of Finance
    3. NITI Aayog
    4. Central Statistical Organisation (CSO)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  150. Question 150

    The term 'Hindu Rate of Growth' refers to the low growth rate of what?
    1. Population
    2. National Income (GDP)
    3. Agricultural production
    4. Literacy
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  151. Question 151

    Who served as the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly of India?
    1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
    2. K.M. Munshi
    3. Sir B.N. Rau
    4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  152. Question 152

    Which of the following words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act?
    1. Sovereign, Socialist, Secular
    2. Socialist, Secular, Integrity
    3. Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
    4. Justice, Liberty, Integrity
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  153. Question 153

    Which Article of the Constitution abolishes the practice of untouchability?
    1. Article 15
    2. Article 18
    3. Article 16
    4. Article 17
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  154. Question 154

    Which Article explicitly directs the State to organize village panchayats?
    1. Article 44
    2. Article 40
    3. Article 50
    4. Article 39A
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  155. Question 155

    Which committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?
    1. Swaran Singh Committee
    2. Sarkaria Commission
    3. Kothari Commission
    4. Santhanam Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  156. Question 156

    What is the minimum quorum required to hold a meeting of either House of Parliament?
    1. One-fifth of the total membership
    2. One-third of the total membership
    3. One-tenth of the total membership
    4. One-half of the total membership
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  157. Question 157

    The pardoning power of the President is granted under which Article?
    1. Article 61
    2. Article 72
    3. Article 123
    4. Article 161
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  158. Question 158

    The legal concept of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) originated in which country?
    1. United Kingdom
    2. Australia
    3. France
    4. United States of America
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  159. Question 159

    Which Schedule was added to the Constitution by the 73rd Amendment Act?
    1. 11th Schedule
    2. 12th Schedule
    3. 9th Schedule
    4. 10th Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  160. Question 160

    The Inter-State Council is established under which Article of the Constitution?
    1. Article 280
    2. Article 263
    3. Article 315
    4. Article 352
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  161. Question 161

    What is the fixed tenure of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
    1. 5 years or up to 65 years of age
    2. 6 years or up to 62 years of age
    3. 5 years or up to 60 years of age
    4. 6 years or up to 65 years of age
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  162. Question 162

    Who has the constitutional power to regulate the right of citizenship by law?
    1. Supreme Court of India
    2. President of India
    3. Parliament of India
    4. Ministry of Home Affairs
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  163. Question 163

    Which writ is issued to compel a public authority to perform its mandatory legal duty?
    1. Mandamus
    2. Habeas Corpus
    3. Quo Warranto
    4. Prohibition
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  164. Question 164

    Who appoints the Chief Justice of a State High Court?
    1. Chief Justice of India
    2. Governor of the State
    3. President of India
    4. Chief Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  165. Question 165

    The Anti-Defection Law is placed in which Schedule of the Constitution?
    1. 8th Schedule
    2. 9th Schedule
    3. 10th Schedule
    4. 12th Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  166. Question 166

    GST was introduced in India by which Constitutional Amendment Act?
    1. 100th Amendment
    2. 101st Amendment
    3. 102nd Amendment
    4. 103rd Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  167. Question 167

    Which of the following is a qualitative credit control tool used by the RBI?
    1. Margin Requirements
    2. Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)
    3. Open Market Operations (OMO)
    4. Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  168. Question 168

    What is the current base year used for calculating India's GDP?
    1. 2004-05
    2. 2011-12
    3. 2015-16
    4. 2018-19
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  169. Question 169

    The concept of the 'Rolling Plan' was coined by which economist?
    1. Amartya Sen
    2. John Maynard Keynes
    3. P.C. Mahalanobis
    4. Gunnar Myrdal
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  170. Question 170

    What does the 'FEMA' stand for in the Indian economy?
    1. Foreign Export Monetary Authority
    2. Federal Economy Management Agency
    3. Foreign Exchange Management Act
    4. Financial Exchange Monitoring Act
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  171. Question 171

    The Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops is recommended by which body?
    1. NITI Aayog
    2. Reserve Bank of India
    3. NABARD
    4. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  172. Question 172

    Which economic sector contributes the highest percentage to India's GDP?
    1. Primary Sector (Agriculture)
    2. Secondary Sector (Manufacturing)
    3. Tertiary Sector (Services)
    4. Quaternary Sector (R&D)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  173. Question 173

    The Tendulkar Committee was constituted by the government for what purpose?
    1. Tax reform planning
    2. Estimation of Poverty
    3. Banking sector regulation
    4. Disinvestment strategies
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  174. Question 174

    What is the formula to calculate the 'Primary Deficit' in the Union Budget?
    1. Fiscal Deficit - Interest Payments
    2. Revenue Deficit - Capital Expenditure
    3. Budgetary Deficit + Borrowings
    4. Total Expenditure - Total Receipts
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  175. Question 175

    Which institution is the chief regulator of the securities and stock markets in India?
    1. Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
    2. Ministry of Finance
    3. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
    4. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  176. Question 176

    Which authority is empowered to initiate a resolution for creating an All-India Service?
    1. The President of India
    2. The Lok Sabha
    3. The Rajya Sabha
    4. The Union Public Service Commission
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  177. Question 177

    Which writ is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of a claim which a person asserts to a public office?
    1. Quo-Warranto
    2. Certiorari
    3. Mandamus
    4. Prohibition
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  178. Question 178

    Regarding the Anti-Defection Law, which of the following statements is/are correct?

    1. An independent member is disqualified if he joins any political party after election.
    2. A nominated member is disqualified if he joins a party after six months.
    1. Only 1
    2. Only 2
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  179. Question 179

    The 'Doctrine of Judicial Review' in India is primarily based on which Article?
    1. Article 32
    2. Article 13
    3. Article 226
    4. Article 142
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  180. Question 180

    The Sarkaria Commission was set up to review the relationship between?
    1. The Prime Minister and the President
    2. The Legislative and the Executive
    3. The Centre and the States
    4. The Judiciary and the Parliament
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  181. Question 181

    Which of the following is a constitutional discretionary power of the Governor?
    1. Reservation of a bill for the consideration of the President
    2. Recommendation for the imposition of the President's Rule
    3. Appointment of the Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority
    4. Dismissal of the Council of Ministers when it loses confidence
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  182. Question 182

    Which Parliamentary Committee is also known as the 'Continuous Economy Committee'?
    1. Public Accounts Committee
    2. Committee on Public Undertakings
    3. Rules Committee
    4. Estimates Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  183. Question 183

    The separation of the Judiciary from the Executive is mentioned in which Article?
    1. Article 44
    2. Article 50
    3. Article 51
    4. Article 39A
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  184. Question 184

    Who is responsible for determining the qualifications of the members of the Finance Commission?
    1. The Parliament
    2. The President of India
    3. The Finance Minister
    4. The NITI Aayog
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  185. Question 185

    The 'Doctrine of Pleasure' regarding civil servants is enshrined in which Article?
    1. Article 309
    2. Article 312
    3. Article 311
    4. Article 310
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  186. Question 186

    The power of the Election Commission to advise the President on the disqualification of members is?
    1. Mandatory and binding
    2. Discretionary
    3. Justiciable
    4. Advisory only
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  187. Question 187

    Consider the following:

    1. Preamble is a part of the Constitution.
    2. It is not a source of power to the legislature.
    3. It is not justiciable.

    Which is/are correct?
    1. 1 and 2
    2. 2 and 3
    3. 1 and 3
    4. All of the above
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  188. Question 188

    Which writ is issued to quash the order of a lower court or tribunal?
    1. Mandamus
    2. Prohibition
    3. Certiorari
    4. Habeas Corpus
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  189. Question 189

    To whom does the Vice-President of India address his resignation letter?
    1. The Chief Justice of India
    2. The President of India
    3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
    4. The Prime Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  190. Question 190

    The administrative expenses of the office of the CAG are charged upon?
    1. The Contingency Fund of India
    2. The Public Account of India
    3. The Ministry of Finance
    4. The Consolidated Fund of India
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  191. Question 191

    Which of the following is equivalent to 'National Income'?
    1. NNP at Factor Cost
    2. GDP at Market Price
    3. NNP at Market Price
    4. GDP at Factor Cost
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  192. Question 192

    What is the specific 'penal rate' at which RBI lends money to banks against securities in case of an emergency?
    1. Repo Rate
    2. Bank Rate
    3. Marginal Standing Facility
    4. Cash Reserve Ratio
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  193. Question 193

    The 'Twin Deficit' problem in an economy refers to the simultaneous occurrence of?
    1. Fiscal Deficit and Current Account Deficit
    2. Revenue Deficit and Capital Deficit
    3. Fiscal Deficit and Budgetary Deficit
    4. Inflation and Unemployment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  194. Question 194

    Which of the following are the primary components for maintaining the Statutory Liquidity Ratio (SLR)?
    1. Cash and Gold only
    2. Cash, Gold, and Unencumbered Approved Securities
    3. Cash and Government Securities only
    4. Foreign Currency and Gold only
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  195. Question 195

    Regarding the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which of the following is correct?

    1. It is a six-member body headed by the Finance Minister.
    2. It decides the benchmark policy interest rate (Repo Rate).
    1. Only 1
    2. Only 2
    3. Both 1 and 2
    4. Neither 1 nor 2
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  196. Question 196

    In the Balance of Payments (BoP), 'External Commercial Borrowings' (ECB) are recorded in?
    1. Current Account
    2. Trade Account
    3. Visible Account
    4. Capital Account
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  197. Question 197

    Which of the following has the highest weightage in the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) in India?
    1. Manufactured Products
    2. Primary Articles
    3. Fuel and Power
    4. Food Articles
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  198. Question 198

    The 'Lead Bank Scheme' was introduced based on the recommendations of?
    1. Narasimham Committee
    2. Hilton Young Commission
    3. Gadgil Study Group
    4. Verma Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  199. Question 199

    The 'Tobin Tax' is a tax proposed on which of the following?
    1. Luxury Goods
    2. International Currency Transactions
    3. Carbon Emissions
    4. Inherited Property
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  200. Question 200

    The 'Rangarajan Committee' on poverty estimation (2014) used which criteria for the poverty line?
    1. Calorie intake only
    2. Monthly Per Capita Expenditure (MPCE)
    3. Education and Health status only
    4. Ownership of physical assets
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  201. Question 201

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers?
    1. Article 262
    2. Article 263
    3. Article 280
    4. Article 300
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  202. Question 202

    Who among the following was the Chairman of the States Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
    1. Sardar Patel
    2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
    3. Jawaharlal Nehru
    4. B.R. Ambedkar
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  203. Question 203

    Which of the following statements regarding the Preamble is/are correct?

    1. It is a part of the Constitution.
    2. It is enforceable in a court of law.
    3. It can be amended by the Parliament.
    1. 1 and 2 only
    2. 2 and 3 only
    3. 1 and 3 only
    4. 1, 2 and 3
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  204. Question 204

    Under which Article is the "Annual Financial Statement" (Budget) presented in the Parliament?
    1. Article 110
    2. Article 112
    3. Article 114
    4. Article 266
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  205. Question 205

    Which Constitutional Amendment Act substituted the words "armed rebellion" for "internal disturbance" in Article 352?
    1. 42nd Amendment
    2. 44th Amendment
    3. 52nd Amendment
    4. 61st Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  206. Question 206

    To whom does the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India submit his audit reports?
    1. The Prime Minister
    2. The Finance Minister
    3. The President
    4. The Public Accounts Committee
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  207. Question 207

    The idea of 'Residual Powers' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country?
    1. USA
    2. Canada
    3. Australia
    4. Ireland
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  208. Question 208

    Which Article empowers the Supreme Court to grant 'Special Leave to Appeal'?
    1. Article 131
    2. Article 226
    3. Article 143
    4. Article 136
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  209. Question 209

    Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Zonal Councils in India?
    1. The President
    2. The Prime Minister
    3. The Union Home Minister
    4. The Chief Minister of the host state
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  210. Question 210

    Which Schedule of the Constitution contains provisions regarding the disqualification of members on the ground of defection?
    1. 8th Schedule
    2. 9th Schedule
    3. 10th Schedule
    4. 11th Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  211. Question 211

    Which Fundamental Right was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'Heart and Soul' of the Constitution?
    1. Right to Equality
    2. Right against Exploitation
    3. Right to Constitutional Remedies
    4. Right to Freedom of Religion
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  212. Question 212

    The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is fixed at how many members?
    1. 545
    2. 550
    3. 552
    4. 530
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  213. Question 213

    Who appoints the Advocate General of a State?
    1. The President
    2. The Chief Justice of High Court
    3. The Governor
    4. The Chief Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  214. Question 214

    In which year was the first Five-Year Plan of India launched?
    1. 1947
    2. 1950
    3. 1951
    4. 1956
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  215. Question 215

    What does the term 'Repo Rate' signify in the Indian Economy?
    1. Rate at which banks lend to the public.
    2. Rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks for short term.
    3. Rate at which RBI borrows from commercial banks.
    4. Rate of interest on savings accounts.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  216. Question 216

    Which body is responsible for recommending the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops in India?
    1. NITI Aayog
    2. NABARD
    3. CACP
    4. Ministry of Finance
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  217. Question 217

    The 'Gini Coefficient' is a standard measure used to determine which of the following?
    1. Rate of Inflation
    2. Income Inequality
    3. Level of Unemployment
    4. Industrial Growth
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  218. Question 218

    Which of the following is an example of 'Direct Tax' in India?
    1. GST
    2. Customs Duty
    3. Corporate Tax
    4. Excise Duty
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  219. Question 219

    In which year was the 'National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development' (NABARD) established?
    1. 1975
    2. 1982
    3. 1988
    4. 1992
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  220. Question 220

    The 'Blue Revolution' in India is associated with the growth of which sector?
    1. Milk production
    2. Petroleum production
    3. Fish production
    4. Fertilizer production
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  221. Question 221

    the aim of increasing fish production. The Fish Farmers Development Agency (FFDA) was the main body involved in this initiative.
    1. RBI
    2. IRDAI
    3. SEBI
    4. PFRDA
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  222. Question 222

    Who is the Chairman of the GST Council?
    1. The Prime Minister
    2. The Union Finance Minister
    3. The Governor of RBI
    4. The Comptroller and Auditor General
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  223. Question 223

    Which indicator is primarily used to measure 'Headline Inflation' in India?
    1. WPI (Wholesale Price Index)
    2. CPI (Consumer Price Index)
    3. GDP Deflator
    4. IIP (Index of Industrial Production)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  224. Question 224

    The term 'Stagflation' refers to an economic situation characterized by?
    1. High inflation and high growth.
    2. Low inflation and low growth.
    3. High inflation and high unemployment.
    4. Low inflation and low unemployment.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  225. Question 225

    What is the main objective of the 'Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management' (FRBM) Act, 2003?
    1. To increase the tax-to-GDP ratio.
    2. To eliminate the current account deficit.
    3. To ensure fiscal discipline and reduce the fiscal deficit.
    4. To privatize all public sector undertakings.
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  226. Question 226

    Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint the Prime Minister?
    1. Article 74
    2. Article 75
    3. Article 78
    4. Article 80
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  227. Question 227

    The "Instrument of Instructions" contained in the Government of India Act 1935 was incorporated in the Constitution as?
    1. Fundamental Rights
    2. Directive Principles of State Policy
    3. Fundamental Duties
    4. Emergency Provisions
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  228. Question 228

    Which Constitutional Amendment Act increased the elective strength of the Lok Sabha from 525 to 545?
    1. 31st Amendment
    2. 42nd Amendment
    3. 44th Amendment
    4. 61st Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  229. Question 229

    Under which Article can the Parliament of India create a new All India Service?
    1. Article 310
    2. Article 311
    3. Article 312
    4. Article 315
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  230. Question 230

    Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
    1. K.V.K. Sundaram
    2. Sukumar Sen
    3. S.P. Sen Verma
    4. T.N. Seshan
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  231. Question 231

    Which Article provides for the appointment of a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
    1. Article 350
    2. Article 350A
    3. Article 350B
    4. Article 351
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  232. Question 232

    The power of the Supreme Court to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights is under which Article?
    1. Article 13
    2. Article 32
    3. Article 131
    4. Article 226
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  233. Question 233

    Which Schedule of the Constitution deals with the division of powers between the Union and the States?
    1. 6th Schedule
    2. 7th Schedule
    3. 8th Schedule
    4. 9th Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  234. Question 234

    Who has the authority to remove the Chairman of the State Public Service Commission?
    1. The Governor
    2. The President
    3. The Chief Minister
    4. The State Legislature
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  235. Question 235

    The concept of "Procedure Established by Law" in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from?
    1. USA
    2. UK
    3. Japan
    4. Canada
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  236. Question 236

    Which Article mandates the State to organize Village Panchayats?
    1. Article 38
    2. Article 40
    3. Article 44
    4. Article 48
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  237. Question 237

    How many members of the Rajya Sabha are nominated by the President of India?
    1. 2
    2. 10
    3. 12
    4. 15
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  238. Question 238

    Which body decides the disputes related to the election of the Vice-President?
    1. Election Commission
    2. Supreme Court
    3. Parliament
    4. President
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  239. Question 239

    In which year did the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) start its operations?
    1. 1934
    2. 1935
    3. 1947
    4. 1949
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  240. Question 240

    What is the primary objective of the "Statutory Liquidity Ratio" (SLR)?
    1. To increase bank profits
    2. To control inflation and ensure bank solvency
    3. To encourage foreign investment
    4. To reduce the fiscal deficit
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  241. Question 241

    Which sector contributes the most to India's Gross Value Added (GVA)?
    1. Agriculture
    2. Industry
    3. Services
    4. Mining
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  242. Question 242

    The "Phillips Curve" represents the relationship between which two economic variables?
    1. Inflation and Interest Rates
    2. Inflation and Unemployment
    3. GDP and Savings
    4. Exports and Imports
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  243. Question 243

    Which body replaced the Planning Commission of India in 2015?
    1. Finance Commission
    2. NITI Aayog
    3. National Development Council
    4. Zonal Council
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  244. Question 244

    What is the base year for the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India?
    1. 2004-05
    2. 2010
    3. 2011-12
    4. 2015-16
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  245. Question 245

    "Deficit Financing" in India generally means that the government borrows money from?
    1. World Bank
    2. International Monetary Fund
    3. Reserve Bank of India
    4. Commercial Banks
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  246. Question 246

    Which institution is known as the "Lender of the Last Resort" in India?
    1. SBI
    2. NABARD
    3. RBI
    4. SIDBI
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  247. Question 247

    "Gresham's Law" in economics relates to which of the following?
    1. Taxation
    2. Supply and Demand
    3. Circulation of Currency
    4. International Trade
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  248. Question 248

    Which of the following is a direct tax in
    1. GST
    2. Customs Duty
    3. Excise Duty
    4. Wealth Tax
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  249. Question 249

    The "Headquarters" of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is located in?
    1. New York
    2. Washington D.C.
    3. Geneva
    4. Paris
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  250. Question 250

    What is the tenure of the Finance Commission of India?
    1. 3 years
    2. Indefinite
    3. 6 years
    4. 5 years
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  251. Question 251

    Which Constitutional Amendment Act added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?
    1. 24th Amendment
    2. 42nd Amendment
    3. 44th Amendment
    4. 61st Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  252. Question 252

    Which bank was formed by renaming the 'Imperial Bank of India' in 1955?
    1. Reserve Bank of India
    2. State Bank of India
    3. Bank of India
    4. Central Bank of India
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  253. Question 253

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution is described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'Heart and Soul' of the Constitution?
    1. Article 14
    2. Article 19
    3. Article 21
    4. Article 32
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  254. Question 254

    Who is known as the 'Father of the Green Revolution' in India?
    1. Verghese Kurien
    2. M.S. Swaminathan
    3. Hiralal Chaudhuri
    4. Sam Pitroda
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  255. Question 255

    Which was the first state in India to be created on a linguistic basis in 1953?
    1. West Bengal
    2. Andhra Pradesh
    3. Tamil Nadu
    4. Kerala
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  256. Question 256

    In which year were 14 major commercial banks nationalized in India for the first time?
    1. 1949
    2. 1955
    3. 1969
    4. 1980
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  257. Question 257

    Who appoints the Governor of a State in India?
    1. The Prime Minister
    2. The Chief Minister
    3. The President of India
    4. The Chief Justice of the High Court
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  258. Question 258

    Which organization in India is responsible for regulating the stock market?
    1. RBI
    2. SEBI
    3. NITI Aayog
    4. IRDAI
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  259. Question 259

    The 'Fundamental Duties' were incorporated into the Indian Constitution on the recommendation of which committee?
    1. Verma Committee
    2. Swaran Singh Committee
    3. Sarkaria Commission
    4. Punchhi Commission
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  260. Question 260

    What is the primary objective of the 'Blue Revolution' in India?
    1. Increased production of Indigo
    2. Increased production of Fish
    3. Increased production of Fertilizers
    4. Increased production of Water
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  261. Question 261

    Who was the first Lokpal of India?
    1. Pinaki Chandra Ghose
    2. Anna Hazare
    3. Ranjan Gogoi
    4. Dipak Misra
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  262. Question 262

    Which international organization is also known as the 'World Bank'?
    1. IMF
    2. IBRD
    3. WTO
    4. ADB
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  263. Question 263

    What is the term of office for a member of the Rajya Sabha?
    1. 4 years
    2. 5 years
    3. 6 years
    4. Permanent
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  264. Question 264

    Which of the following is an example of a 'Quaternary Sector' activity?
    1. Farming
    2. Manufacturing
    3. Banking
    4. Scientific Research
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  265. Question 265

    Part I of the Indian Constitution (Articles 1 to 4) deals with which of the following?
    1. Citizenship
    2. Fundamental Rights
    3. The Union and its Territory
    4. Directive Principles
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  266. Question 266

    What is the 'Repo Rate' in the context of the Indian economy?
    1. Rate at which banks lend to customers
    2. Rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks
    3. Rate at which RBI borrows from banks
    4. Rate of inflation in the market
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  267. Question 267

    Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India?
    1. Sukumar Sen
    2. T.N. Seshan
    3. Sunil Arora
    4. Om Prakash Rawat
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  268. Question 268

    The economic policy of 'Laissez-faire' refers to which of the following?
    1. Strict government control over prices
    2. Minimum government interference in the economy
    3. Complete nationalization of industries
    4. High taxes on imports
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  269. Question 269

    Which was the first High Court established in India?
    1. Bombay High Court
    2. Madras High Court
    3. Calcutta High Court
    4. Allahabad High Court
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  270. Question 270

    What is the main objective of the 'NABARD', established in 1982?
    1. Industrial development
    2. Stock market regulation
    3. Agriculture and rural development
    4. Urban housing finance
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  271. Question 271

    The 10th Schedule of the Indian Constitution, added by the 52nd Amendment, is related to?
    1. Panchayati Raj
    2. Municipalities
    3. Anti-defection Law
    4. Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  272. Question 272

    Who presents the 'Economic Survey' in the Parliament every year before the Union Budget?
    1. The President of India
    2. The Prime Minister
    3. The Finance Minister
    4. The Governor of RBI
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  273. Question 273

    Who is known as the highest law officer of the Government of India?
    1. Chief Justice of India
    2. Attorney General of India
    3. Solicitor General of India
    4. Law Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  274. Question 274

    What does the term 'Inflation' primarily indicate in an economy?
    1. Increase in the purchasing power of money
    2. Decrease in the general price level of goods
    3. Sustained increase in the general price level of goods
    4. Increase in the value of the national currency
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  275. Question 275

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the state to organize 'Village Panchayats'?
    1. Article 32
    2. Article 40
    3. Article 44
    4. Article 51
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  276. Question 276

    On which date was the Constitution of India formally adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
    1. August 15, 1947
    2. January 26, 1950
    3. November 26, 1949
    4. January 30, 1948
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  277. Question 277

    Which of the following is considered the oldest stock exchange in Asia?
    1. National Stock Exchange (NSE)
    2. Tokyo Stock Exchange
    3. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
    4. Shanghai Stock Exchange
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  278. Question 278

    Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha in independent India?
    1. M.A. Ayyangar
    2. G.V. Mavalankar
    3. Sardar Hukam Singh
    4. N. Sanjiva Reddy
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  279. Question 279

    The Second Five-Year Plan of India (1956–1961) was based on which economic model?
    1. Harrod-Domar Model
    2. Mahalanobis Model
    3. Gadgil Formula
    4. Solow Model
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  280. Question 280

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution grants the Parliament the power to amend the Constitution?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 360
    3. Article 368
    4. Article 370
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  281. Question 281

    Who is widely regarded as the 'Father of Economics'?
    1. John Maynard Keynes
    2. Adam Smith
    3. Karl Marx
    4. Alfred Marshall
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  282. Question 282

    What is the maximum age until which a judge of the Supreme Court of India can hold office?
    1. 60 years
    2. 62 years
    3. 65 years
    4. 70 years
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  283. Question 283

    Which economic term describes a situation of persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and stagnant demand?
    1. Deflation
    2. Hyperinflation
    3. Stagflation
    4. Recession
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  284. Question 284

    The 'Right to Property' was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which Constitutional Amendment?
    1. 42nd Amendment
    2. 44th Amendment
    3. 52nd Amendment
    4. 61st Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  285. Question 285

    In India, which sector is officially classified as the 'Primary Sector'?
    1. Manufacturing and Construction
    2. Banking and Insurance
    3. Agriculture and Allied activities
    4. Information Technology
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  286. Question 286

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Finance Commission?
    1. Article 263
    2. Article 280
    3. Article 312
    4. Article 324
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  287. Question 287

    What does the 'NNP at Factor Cost' represent in the context of the Indian economy?
    1. Gross Domestic Product
    2. Per Capita Income
    3. National Income
    4. Personal Disposable Income
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  288. Question 288

    Who presides over the 'Joint Sitting' of both Houses of the Parliament?
    1. The President of India
    2. The Vice-President of India
    3. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
    4. The Prime Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  289. Question 289

    Which of the following is the headquarters of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?
    1. Mumbai
    2. New Delhi
    3. Lucknow
    4. Kolkata
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  290. Question 290

    What is the 'Quorum' required to hold a meeting of either House of the Parliament?
    1. One-fifth of the total members
    2. One-tenth of the total members
    3. One-fourth of the total members
    4. One-third of the total members
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  291. Question 291

    The 'Planning Holiday' in Indian economic history refers to which period?
    1. 1961–1966
    2. 1966–1969
    3. 1978–1980
    4. 1990–1992
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  292. Question 292

    Which Constitutional Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
    1. 42nd Amendment
    2. 52nd Amendment
    3. 61st Amendment
    4. 74th Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  293. Question 293

    What does 'CRR' stand for in the banking regulations of the Reserve Bank of India?
    1. Credit Reserve Ratio
    2. Cash Reserve Ratio
    3. Central Reserve Rate
    4. Currency Recovery Ratio
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  294. Question 294

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines a 'Money Bill'?
    1. Article 108
    2. Article 110
    3. Article 112
    4. Article 123
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  295. Question 295

    The 'Human Development Index' (HDI) was primarily developed by which economist?
    1. Amartya Sen
    2. Mahbub ul Haq
    3. Jagdish Bhagwati
    4. Manmohan Singh
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  296. Question 296

    Which Schedule was added to the Indian Constitution by the First Amendment Act of 1951?
    1. Ninth Schedule
    2. Tenth Schedule
    3. Eleventh Schedule
    4. Twelfth Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  297. Question 297

    The 'Gresham's Law' in economics is related to which of the following?
    1. Taxation policy
    2. Circulation of money
    3. International trade
    4. Population growth
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  298. Question 298

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution protects the 'Right to Life and Personal Liberty'?
    1. Article 19
    2. Article 20
    3. Article 21
    4. Article 22
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  299. Question 299

    What is the primary difference between 'Economic Growth' and 'Economic Development'?
    1. Growth is qualitative, while Development is quantitative
    2. Growth is quantitative, while Development is qualitative
    3. Growth refers to the service sector only
    4. Development refers to the agricultural sector only
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  300. Question 300

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution contains the provision for a 'Uniform Civil Code'?
    1. Article 40
    2. Article 42
    3. Article 44
    4. Article 48
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  301. Question 301

    Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the three lists (Union, State, and Concurrent) for the distribution of power?
    1. Fifth Schedule
    2. Sixth Schedule
    3. Seventh Schedule
    4. Ninth Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  302. Question 302

    Who among the following signs the one-rupee currency note in India?
    1. Governor of RBI
    2. Finance Minister
    3. Finance Secretary
    4. President of India
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  303. Question 303

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the proclamation of a 'Financial Emergency'?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 360
    4. Article 370
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  304. Question 304

    Gross National Product (GNP) is calculated by adding 'Net Factor Income from Abroad' to which of the following?
    1. GDP
    2. NNP
    3. Personal Income
    4. Disposable Income
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  305. Question 305

    What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Indian Constitution?
    1. 530 members
    2. 545 members
    3. 550 members
    4. 250 members
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  306. Question 306

    The 'Rolling Plan' in the history of Indian economic planning was implemented during which period?
    1. 1966–1969
    2. 1978–1980
    3. 1990–1992
    4. 1951–1956
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  307. Question 307

    At what age does a judge of a High Court in India retire?
    1. 60 years
    2. 62 years
    3. 65 years
    4. 70 years
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  308. Question 308

    To which sector of the economy does 'Mining and Quarrying' belong in India?
    1. Primary Sector
    2. Secondary Sector
    3. Tertiary Sector
    4. Quaternary Sector
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  309. Question 309

    Who has the constitutional authority to appoint the Chief Minister of a State?
    1. The President
    2. The Governor
    3. The Speaker of the Assembly
    4. The Chief Justice of the High Court
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  310. Question 310

    Where is the headquarters of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) located?
    1. Geneva
    2. New York
    3. New York
    4. London
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  311. Question 311

    The concept of the 'Preamble' in the Indian Constitution was originally inspired by the constitution of which country?
    1. United Kingdom
    2. USSR
    3. USA
    4. France
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  312. Question 312

    Net National Product (NNP) of an economy is calculated by subtracting 'Depreciation' from which value?
    1. GDP
    2. GDP
    3. National Income
    4. Personal Income
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  313. Question 313

    Which Constitutional Amendment Act made the 'Right to Education' a Fundamental Right for children aged 6 to 14?
    1. 42rd Amendment
    2. 44th Amendment
    3. 73rd Amendment
    4. 86th Amendment
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  314. Question 314

    The 'NIFTY 50' is the benchmark stock market index for which stock exchange in India?
    1. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
    2. National Stock Exchange (NSE)
    3. Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE)
    4. Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  315. Question 315

    The Sarkaria Commission was set up in 1983 to examine and suggest changes in which specific area?
    1. Electoral Reforms
    2. Banking Reforms
    3. Centre-State Relations
    4. Judicial Reforms
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  316. Question 316

    Who is considered the 'Father of Macroeconomics' for his revolutionary theories during the Great Depression?
    1. Adam Smith
    2. David Ricardo
    3. John Maynard Keynes
    4. Milton Friedman
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  317. Question 317

    How many functional items are listed in the 11th Schedule of the Constitution for Panchayati Raj Institutions?
    1. 18 items
    2. 22 items
    3. 29 items
    4. 35 items
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  318. Question 318

    In which year was the Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) established?
    1. 1964
    2. 1982
    3. 1990
    4. 2001
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  319. Question 319

    Who is the ex-officio Chairperson of the NITI Aayog?
    1. The President
    2. The Vice-President
    3. The Prime Minister
    4. The Finance Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  320. Question 320

    'Seasonal Unemployment' is a phenomenon primarily observed in which sector of the Indian economy?
    1. IT Sector
    2. Banking Sector
    3. Manufacturing Sector
    4. Agricultural Sector
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  321. Question 321

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to declare a 'National Emergency'?
    1. Article 352
    2. Article 356
    3. Article 360
    4. Article 365
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  322. Question 322

    Which sector of the Indian economy currently employs the highest percentage of the workforce?
    1. Primary Sector
    2. Secondary Sector
    3. Tertiary Sector
    4. Public Sector
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  323. Question 323

    Who is known as the 'Father of Local Self-Government' in India due to his 1882 resolution?
    1. Lord Mayo
    2. Lord Ripon
    3. Lord Curzon
    4. Lord Dalhousie
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  324. Question 324

    What is the current base year used for the calculation of GDP at constant prices in India?
    1. 2004–05
    2. 2011–12
    3. 2015–16
    4. 2020–21
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  325. Question 325

    Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the 'Forms of Oaths or Affirmations' for various constitutional officials?
    1. Second Schedule
    2. Third Schedule
    3. Fourth Schedule
    4. Fifth Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  326. Question 326

    To whom does the President of India address his resignation letter?
    1. The Prime Minister
    2. The Speaker of Lok Sabha
    3. The Chief Justice of India
    4. The Vice-President of India
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  327. Question 327

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of the Election Commission?
    1. Article 320
    2. Article 324
    3. Article 326
    4. Article 330
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  328. Question 328

    In economics, what is the term used for the value of the next best alternative foregone?
    1. Marginal Cost
    2. Fixed Cost
    3. Opportunity Cost
    4. Variable Cost
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  329. Question 329

    Who participates in the election of the Vice-President of India?
    1. Only elected members of Parliament
    2. All members of Parliament (Elected and Nominated)
    3. Members of Parliament and State Assemblies
    4. Only members of the Rajya Sabha
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  330. Question 330

    In which year were 6 more commercial banks nationalized in India?
    1. 1969
    2. 1975
    3. 1980
    4. 1991
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  331. Question 331

    Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the powers and responsibilities of Municipalities?
    1. Ninth Schedule
    2. Tenth Schedule
    3. Eleventh Schedule
    4. Twelfth Schedule
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  332. Question 332

    Who is considered the 'Father of Microeconomics'?
    1. Adam Smith
    2. Alfred Marshall
    3. J.M. Keynes
    4. Ragnar Frisch
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  333. Question 333

    Under which Article can the Governor of a State grant pardons, reprieves, or remissions of punishment?
    1. Article 72
    2. Article 161
    3. Article 213
    4. Article 123
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  334. Question 334

    To which sector of the economy do 'Telecommunications and Information Technology' belong?
    1. Primary Sector
    2. Secondary Sector
    3. Tertiary Sector
    4. Household Sector
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  335. Question 335

    When the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Deputy Speaker are both absent, who presides over the House?
    1. The President of India
    2. A member nominated by the Prime Minister
    3. A member from the 'Panel of Chairpersons'
    4. The oldest member of the House
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  336. Question 336

    In which year was the Planning Commission of India established?
    1. 1947
    2. 1948
    3. 1950
    4. 1952
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  337. Question 337

    Which Part of the Indian Constitution is titled 'The Fundamental Rights'?
    1. Part II
    2. Part III
    3. Part IV
    4. Part V
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  338. Question 338

    What is the main difference between 'Real GDP' and 'Nominal GDP'?
    1. Real GDP excludes the service sector
    2. Real GDP is adjusted for inflation
    3. Nominal GDP is calculated at base year prices
    4. Nominal GDP excludes indirect taxes
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  339. Question 339

    To be recognized as the 'Leader of Opposition' in the Lok Sabha, a party must have at least what percentage of total seats?
    1. 5%
    2. 10%
    3. 15%
    4. 20%
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  340. Question 340

    In which year did the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) receive statutory status?
    1. 1988
    2. 1990
    3. 1992
    4. 1995
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  341. Question 341

    Who has the power to constitute a 'Delimitation Commission' in India?
    1. The Election Commission
    2. The Parliament
    3. The President
    4. The Supreme Court
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  342. Question 342

    What is 'Primary Deficit' in the Union Budget of India?
    1. Total expenditure minus total receipts
    2. Fiscal Deficit minus interest payments
    3. Revenue Deficit minus grants to states
    4. Fiscal Deficit minus subsidies
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  343. Question 343

    Which High Court has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
    1. Madras High Court
    2. Calcutta High Court
    3. Kerala High Court
    4. Delhi High Court
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  344. Question 344

    Which economic concept describes goods whose demand increases as their price increases, defying the traditional law of demand?
    1. Veblen Goods
    2. Giffen Goods
    3. Normal Goods
    4. Substitute Goods
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  345. Question 345

    To whom does the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) submit its annual report?
    1. The Prime Minister
    2. The Parliament
    3. The President of India
    4. The Ministry of Personnel
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  346. Question 346

    Who was the leader of the 'White Revolution' (Operation Flood) in India?
    1. M.S. Swaminathan
    2. Dr. Verghese Kurien
    3. Baba Amte
    4. Sundarlal Bahuguna
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  347. Question 347

    How many 'Fundamental Duties' are currently listed in Article 51A of the Constitution?
    1. 8
    2. 10
    3. 11
    4. 12
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  348. Question 348

    In which year was NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development) established?
    1. 1975
    2. 1980
    3. 1982
    4. 1988
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  349. Question 349

    Who administers the oath of office to the Chief Justice of India?
    1. The outgoing Chief Justice
    2. The Vice-President
    3. The President of India
    4. The Prime Minister
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here

  350. Question 350

    Where is the headquarters of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) located?
    1. New Delhi
    2. Kolkata
    3. Mumbai
    4. Bengaluru
    View explanation

    Sign In to See Explanations. Sign Up Here