Political System Mock Tests

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Political System Mock Test 1

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UPSC General Studies

With reference to the Panchayati Raj system in India, consider the following statements: 1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions. 2. The State Legislature has the power to legislate on all matters related to Panchayats as per the Eleventh Schedule. 3. The Governor of the state constitutes the State Finance Commission to recommend financial distribution to Panchayats. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 1 and 3 only

C 2 and 3 only

D 1, 2 and 3

UPSC General Studies

The 'Federal Structure' of the Indian Constitution is best described as:

A A purely unitary system where states have no autonomy

B A quasi-federal system with a strong central government and constitutionally defined state governments

C A confederation where states have the right to secede from the Union

D A dual federalism model where the central and state governments have equal and independent powers

UPSC General Studies

The 'Office of Governor' in the Indian States is provided under which Article(s) of the Constitution?

A Article 153 to 162

B Article 163 to 172

C Article 173 to 182

D Article 183 to 192

UPSC General Studies

The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions. Which of the following is NOT a provision of this amendment?

A Direct elections to all panchayat positions at every level

B Reservation of seats for SCs, STs, and women in panchayats

C Constitution of District Planning Committees

D Constitution of State Election Commissions for panchayat elections

UPSC General Studies

The concept of 'Joint Sitting' of both houses of the Indian Parliament is provided under which Article of the Constitution?

A Article 108

B Article 100

C Article 105

D Article 110

UPSC General Studies

The 'Anti-Defection Law' in India is provided under which Schedule of the Constitution?

A Eighth Schedule

B Tenth Schedule

C Ninth Schedule

D Eleventh Schedule

UPSC General Studies

The concept of 'Coalition Politics' in India is best described as:

A A system where two major parties alternate in power without any alliances

B A governance model where multiple political parties form alliances to secure a majority in the legislature

C A federal arrangement where states have no role in national policy-making

D A system where the President appoints the Prime Minister without consulting the Parliament

UPSC General Studies

With reference to the anti-defection provisions in the Indian Constitution, consider the following statements: 1. The 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution dealing with anti-defection. 2. The Speaker/Chairman has the power to decide on defection cases, and their decision is subject to judicial review. 3. A member of a party who wins on a 'symbol' reserved for a recognized party but later votes against the party may be disqualified. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A 1 and 2 only

B 1 and 3 only

C 2 and 3 only

D 1, 2 and 3

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