Q1easyCommon Misconception
Consider the following statements :
1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969.
3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Trap: Common Misconception
Statement 1 is a trap: the Swatantra Party was founded in 1959, so it could not have been in the first Lok Sabha (1952). The largest opposition party in the first Lok Sabha was the CPI. Statement 3 uses '75 members' instead of the correct 10% of total strength, which is a partial truth trap.
Q5moderateOutdated Info
Consider the following statements :
1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
Trap: Outdated Info
Statement 2 was true before the I.R. Coelho case (2007), where the Supreme Court ruled that laws placed in the Ninth Schedule after April 24, 1973 can be reviewed if they violate basic structure. Students relying on pre-2007 knowledge will pick (c).
Q12moderateCommon Misconception
Consider the following statements :
1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (d)
Trap: Common Misconception
Many people assume Aadhaar = proof of citizenship, but Aadhaar is only proof of identity/residency, NOT citizenship. Statement 2 is also wrong -- UIDAI can deactivate Aadhaar numbers under the Aadhaar Act.
Q14moderateSimilar Sounding
"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following ?
(a) Amnesty International
(b) International Court of Justice
(c) The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
(d) World Justice Project
Answer: (d)
Trap: Similar Sounding
Options (b) and (c) sound relevant because they deal with justice and human rights. 'International Court of Justice' has 'justice' in its name, and 'Rule of Law' seems like it would be a UN initiative. But the World Justice Project is the actual publisher.
Q20moderateSimilar Sounding
With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation ?
(a) Committee on Government Assurances
(b) Committee on Subordinate Legislation
(c) Rules Committee
(d) Business Advisory Committee
Answer: (b)
Trap: Similar Sounding
The 'Rules Committee' (option c) sounds like it would deal with rules and regulations, but it actually deals with parliamentary procedure rules. 'Committee on Government Assurances' (option a) checks ministerial promises, not delegated legislation.
Q21easyAbsolute Qualifier
Consider the following statements :
1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.
2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.
3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer: (b)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Statement 1 says 'State Council of Teacher Education' but the qualifications are laid down by the 'academic authority authorized by the Central Government' (i.e., NCTE, not state councils). Statement 3 is wrong as most teacher education institutions are in the private sector.
Q23moderateAbsolute Qualifier
Consider the following statements :
1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.
2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Statement 2 is the trap: FSSAI is under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare but is headed by a Chairperson and CEO, NOT the Director General of Health Services. The DGHS has a different role within the ministry.
Q25easyPartial Truth
With reference to the provisions made under the National Food Security Act, 2013, consider the following statements :
1. The families coming under the category of 'below poverty line (BPL)' only are eligible to receive subsidised food grains.
2. The eldest woman in a household, of age 18 years or above, shall be the head of the household for the purpose of issuance of a ration card.
3. Pregnant women and lactating mothers are entitled to a 'take-home ration' of 1600 calories per day during pregnancy and for six months thereafter.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer: (b)
Trap: Partial Truth
Statement 1 is a trap: NFSA covers both priority households AND Antyodaya households, not just BPL. Up to 75% rural and 50% urban population is covered. Statement 3 has a trap in the calorie figure -- the entitlement is a meal of 600 calories (not 1600) for pregnant/lactating women.
Q30easy
International Labour Organization's Conventions 138 and 182 are related to
(a) Child labour
(b) Adaptation of agricultural practices to global climate change
(c) Regulation of food prices and food security
(d) Gender parity at the workplace
Answer: (a)
Q31moderateSimilar Sounding
Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct ?
(a) A bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions relating to imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax.
(b) A Money Bill has provisions for the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India.
(c) A Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of moneys out of the Contingency Fund of India.
(d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of borrowing of money or giving of any guarantee by the Government of India.
Answer: (c)
Trap: Similar Sounding
Option (c) replaces 'Consolidated Fund of India' with 'Contingency Fund of India'. Money Bills deal with appropriation from the Consolidated Fund, NOT the Contingency Fund. The two fund names sound similar and students often confuse them.
Q32moderateCommon Misconception
With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements :
1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
Trap: Common Misconception
Statement 2 is the trap: in presidential elections, each MP (whether Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha) has the SAME vote value. Students assume Lok Sabha MPs have more weight since Lok Sabha is the 'more powerful' house, but the vote value is equal for all MPs.
Q36moderateAbsolute Qualifier
Which of the following is/are the aim/aims of "Digital India" Plan of the Government of India ?
1. Formation of India's own Internet companies like China did.
2. Establish a policy framework to encourage overseas multinational corporations that collect Big Data to build their large data centres within our national geographical boundaries.
3. Connect many of our villages to the Internet and bring Wi-Fi to many of our schools, public places and major tourist centres.
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Statements 1 and 2 sound plausible in the digital economy context but are NOT stated aims of Digital India. Digital India focuses on digital infrastructure, digital literacy, and digital delivery of services -- not on creating Indian internet companies or mandating data centres.
Q38moderateCommon Misconception
In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the
(a) Federal Legislature
(b) Governor General
(c) Provincial Legislature
(d) Provincial Governors
Answer: (b)
Trap: Common Misconception
Students often assume residuary powers go to a legislature (federal or provincial), drawing from their knowledge of the current Constitution where residuary powers rest with Parliament. Under the 1935 Act, residuary powers were given to the Governor General, not any legislature.
Q39moderateCommon Misconception
Consider the following statements :
1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (a)
Trap: Common Misconception
Statement 2 is the trap: the Speaker does NOT vacate office immediately upon dissolution. The Speaker continues in office until the newly-elected Assembly meets for the first time. This ensures continuity and is a common exam trap.
Q40easy
Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty ?
(a) If there are more laws, there is less liberty.
(b) If there are no laws, there is no liberty.
(c) If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.
(d) If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.
Answer: (b)
Q41moderate
Consider the following statements :
1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office.
2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (c)
Q45moderateAbsolute Qualifier
Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law" ?
1. Limitation of powers
2. Equality before law
3. People's responsibility to the Government
4. Liberty and civil rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 and 4 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: (c)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Statement 3 reverses the accountability direction: Rule of Law means GOVERNMENT's responsibility to PEOPLE, not the other way around. 'People's responsibility to the Government' sounds like a duty of citizens, which is NOT a feature of Rule of Law.
Q53moderateCommon Misconception
If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then
(a) the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.
(b) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
(c) Article 19 is suspended in that State.
(d) the President can make laws relating to that State.
Answer: (b)
Trap: Common Misconception
Option (a) is a major trap: under Article 356, the Assembly can be SUSPENDED or dissolved, but it is NOT automatically dissolved. The President may keep it in suspended animation. Option (c) confuses Article 356 with Article 352 (National Emergency) which can suspend Article 19.
Q78moderateSimilar Sounding
With reference to Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, consider the following statements :
1. It is the flagship scheme of the Ministry of Labour and Employment.
2. It, among other things, will also impart training in soft skills, entrepreneurship, financial and digital literacy.
3. It aims to align the competencies of the unregulated workforce of the country to the National Skill Qualification Framework.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
Trap: Similar Sounding
Statement 1 says Ministry of Labour and Employment, but PMKVY is actually under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. This is a common confusion since skill development was earlier under Labour Ministry before a separate ministry was created in 2014.
Q92easy
Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement ?
(a) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
(b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
(c) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
(d) Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
Answer: (c)