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Q :  

Which writ in Latin means do we command?  

(A) Certiorari

(B) Mandamus

(C) Habeas Corpus

(D) Quo Warranto

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

A federal structure for India was first put forward by the: 

(A) Act of 1909

(B) Act of 1919

(C) Act of 1935

(D) Act of 1947

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

Which Writ is issued by a High Court or the Supreme Court to compel an authority to perform a function that it was not performing? 

(A) Writ of Certiorari

(B) Writ of Habeas Corpus

(C) Writ of Mandamus

(D) Writ of Quo Warranto

Correct Answer : C

Q :  

In case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill  

(A) the bill will lapse

(B) the President may sign it into a law

(C) the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it

(D) the President may ask both the Houses to reconsider it.

Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

in case of a disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament over a non-money bill, the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.


So, the correct answer is:


(C) the President may call a joint sitting of both the Houses to consider it.



Q :  

A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within 

(A) 10 days

(B) 14 days

(C) 20 days

(D) 30 days

Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

A money bill passed by the Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by the Rajya Sabha also when no action is taken by the Upper House within 14 days.

So, the correct answer is:

(B) 14 days.


Q :  

Which of the following exercised the most profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution? 

(A) British Constitution

(B) US Constitution

(C) Irish Constitution

(D) The Government of India Act, 1935

Correct Answer : D

Q :  

Who appoint the Chief justice of Supreme court?

(A) President

(B) Prime minister

(C) Member of Lok Sabha

(D) Governor of India

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

NITI Aayog has been formed to replace which of the following institution?

(A) Planning Commission

(B) IRDA

(C) Department of Telecommunications (DoT)

(D) Department of Information Technology

Correct Answer : A

Q :  

The chief election commissioner hold office until they attain the age of –

(A) 62 years

(B) 65 years

(C) 60 years

(D) 55 years

Correct Answer : B

Q :  

The chairman and other members of UPSC appointed by-

(A) Prime Minister

(B) Chief Justice of India

(C) President of India

(D) None of these

Correct Answer : C

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