Q23moderatePartial Truth
If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it ?
(a) This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
(b) This would create a local self-governing body in that area.
(c) This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
(d) The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.
Answer: (b)
Trap: Partial Truth
Option (a) is the strongest distractor because preventing land alienation is indeed one of the key protections in Fifth Schedule areas (Governor can prohibit land transfer). However, the official answer (b) about creating a local self-governing body (Tribes Advisory Council) is considered the 'best' consequence. The trap is that (a) is a specific protection, not the primary consequence.
Q24moderatePartial Truth
Consider the following statements :
1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization.
2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India.
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: (b)
Trap: Partial Truth
Statement 1 is partially true - India Sanitation Coalition does promote sustainable sanitation, but it is a FICCI initiative, not funded by Government of India and WHO. The trap is the plausible-sounding funding sources that make students accept the whole statement.
Q26easyCommon Misconception
With reference to the "United Nations Credentials Committee", consider the following statements :
1. It is a committee set up by the UN Security Council and works under its supervision.
2. It traditionally meets in March, June and September every year.
3. It assesses the credentials of all UN members before submitting a report to the General Assembly for approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 3 only
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2 and 3
(d) 1 and 2
Answer: (b)
Trap: Common Misconception
Statement 1 claims it is set up by the Security Council, but the Credentials Committee is actually appointed by the General Assembly (not Security Council). Statement 3 is correct. The official answer (b) including statement 1 appears to be factually incorrect. Option (a) is the more accurate answer.
Q28easyAbsolute Qualifier
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements :
1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (c)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
All three statements appear factually correct. IGOs like the African Union do have observer status in UNGA. The official answer (c) excludes statement 2, which is debatable. The trap is distinguishing between different types of observer status and which entities can seek it.
Q36moderate
Consider the following :
1. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
2. Missile Technology Control Regime
3. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
India is a member of which of the above ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Q81easyPartial Truth
Consider the following statements :
1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 3 only
Answer: (c)
Trap: Partial Truth
Statement 2 is factually correct - Articles 129 and 215 empower SC and HCs as courts of record with contempt powers. Statement 1 about H.N. Sanyal Committee is also true. However, statement 3 is wrong - the Constitution does NOT define civil and criminal contempt; the Contempt of Courts Act 1971 does. Statement 4 is true - Parliament has legislative power on contempt (Concurrent List). The official answer (c) including statement 3 is debatable.
Q82moderatePartial Truth
With reference to India, consider the following statements :
1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognised as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.
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: (b)
Trap: Partial Truth
Statement 1 contains multiple claims that are partially true and partially false, making it confusing. Not all government law officers are automatically 'advocates' and the distinction between corporate lawyers and patent attorneys vs advocates is nuanced. The statement is an oversimplification that is ultimately incorrect.
Q83moderateCommon Misconception
Consider the following statements :
1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Trap: Common Misconception
Statement 1 is the main trap - Constitutional amendment bills do NOT require prior recommendation of the President (unlike Money Bills). Any MP can introduce a Constitution Amendment Bill. However, the official answer (d) includes statement 1. Statements 2 (obligatory assent) and 3 (no joint sitting) are correct. The correct answer should be (b).
Q84moderatePartial Truth
Consider the following statements :
1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.
2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok 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: (b)
Trap: Partial Truth
Statement 1 is the trap - while ministers are practically classified into these ranks, the CONSTITUTION does not classify them into four ranks. The Constitution only mentions 'Council of Ministers' - the classification is by convention and rules of business. The key word is 'Constitution' which makes this false. Statement 2 is correct (91st Amendment, Article 75(1A)).
Q85moderate
Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ?
1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency
2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
3. To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
(c) 1 and 3
(d) 3 only
Answer: (b)
Q86moderateAbsolute Qualifier
With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements :
1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.
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)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Statement 1 is actually the OPPOSITE of the law - a nominated member CAN join a party within six months without being disqualified. After six months, joining a party leads to disqualification. The statement says 'cannot join within six months' which reverses the provision. However, the official answer (c) includes it as correct, which is controversial.
Q87moderatePartial Truth
Consider the following statements :
1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India.
2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns.
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: (b)
Trap: Partial Truth
Statement 1 is partially true - the AG has the right to participate in Parliament proceedings (Article 76), but the Solicitor General does NOT have this constitutional right. Also, 'only officers' is too absolute. The trap is including the Solicitor General alongside AG. Statement 2 is also debatable as the Constitution doesn't explicitly require resignation - it's by convention.
Q88easyAbsolute Qualifier
With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements :
1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.
2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.
3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Statement 2 seems counterintuitive - mandamus should apply to government companies performing public functions. However, technically mandamus lies against persons/authorities performing public duties, and a company (even government company) as a corporate entity may not be subject to mandamus in the traditional sense. Statement 1 and 3 are straightforward. The trap is statement 2.
Q89moderateAbsolute Qualifier
With reference to Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, consider the following statements :
1. Private and public hospitals must adopt it.
2. As it aims to achieve universal health coverage, every citizen of India should be part of it ultimately.
3. It has seamless portability across the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (b)
Trap: Absolute Qualifier
Statement 1 uses 'must adopt' - ABDM is voluntary for hospitals, not mandatory. Statement 2 says 'every citizen should be part' - participation is voluntary. These absolute terms make both statements wrong. Only statement 3 about portability across India is correct. The trap is assuming government schemes are mandatory.
Q90easyPartial Truth
With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements :
1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.
2. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.
3. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings.
4. The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 3 and 4 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
Answer: (d)
Trap: Partial Truth
Statement 1 seems correct based on Rules of Procedure. Statement 3 is correct in substance - Deputy Speaker has same powers as Speaker when presiding. The official answer (d) includes statement 2 (mandatory opposition/ruling party provision) which is debatable - there's no constitutional mandate, it's convention. Statement 4 about Speaker moving the motion is also questionable.