• Key concept: Year 2005 Compulsory English Paper UPSC • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

1. Write an essay in about 300 words on any one of the following: (100)

(a) Environment and Conservation
(b) Role of Women in Social Transformation
(c) Nuclear Energy in War and Peace
(d) India’s Foreign Policy and World Power
(e) Television and its Impact on Youth

2. Read the following passage and answer in your own words the questions that follow: (5 x 15 = 75)

It is wrong to believe that science has totally eclipsed literature with its inspiring zeal. That literature plays a subordinate role to science is equally untrue. Nevertheless, it is undeniable that science has comparatively a wider range for its impact on the physical world than literature. But that does not mean that literature has been incorporated in the realm of science to the extent that it loses its distinct individuality. The reality is that both co-exist without the one overshadowing the other, Those who think that science has pushed literature into shade reducing it to a non-entity seem to be simply imaginative and illogical in the comparisons of their respective merits. It is no doubt unquestionable that products of science are of greater material value than those which make an emotional appeal, e.g., a bridge is of greater use to the public than a poem. But thereby one should not ignore the importance of a poem which will continue to appeal to human mind for time to come. It is indisputable that a scientific theory like the one propounded by Einstein is not without its philosophical import as it lays its impress on the future growth of literature. But to be effective in this respect, science should unfold its principles by appealing to human emotions and not through crude and concrete material facts. Darwin’s theory of Natural Selection in its exposition of the evolution of man by appeal to emotions and imagination of men has been conducive to the growth of nineteenth century literature. Mans emotional attitudes to life and vicissitudes of his fortune are colored not only by his inherited instincts and faith in his fate but also by his hope in point of longevity of life and betterment of future prospects. Oriented by a scientific theory, they give a colour to literature.

Literature feeds the emotional and imaginative hunger of man in this perspective science will not oust literature but enrich it by its impact on human life. Science can provide amenities of life for human comfort but fails to lend or impart spiritual pleasure Delight that literature instills in man far transcends the comforts which science provides.

(a) What is the basic contribution of science to humankind?
(b) What aspect of human life is fulfilled by works of literature?
(c) How have Darwin’s and Einstein’s theories proved conducive to the growth of literature?
(d) How is science friendly and not hostile to the growth of literature?
(e) Briefly enumerate the key ideas in the passage.

3. Make a precis of the following passage in your own words in about 220 to 240 words. Marks will he deducted if the precis is not written on the separate precis sheets provided and if it is longer or shorter than the prescribed limit. State the number of words used by you in the precis at its end and securely fasten the precis-sheets inside the answer-book. (75)

Gautama, the Buddha, has suffered as much as anyone from critics without a sense of history. He has been cried up, and cried down, with an equal lack of historical imagination”. Buddhism came to be widely known in the west in the latter part of the 19th century when a wave of scepticism spread over the world as a result of the growth of science and enlightenment. Positivism, agnosticism atheism and ethical humanism found wide support. In much of the literature of doubt and disbelief, the name of Buddha is mentioned with respect. The humanists honour him as one of the earliest protagonists of their cause- the happiness the dignity, and the mental integrity of mankind.

Those who declare that man cannot know reality and others who affirm that there is no reality to know, use his name. Agnostics quote his example. Social idealists, ethical mystic’s rationalist prophets are all attracted by his teaching. Great as is the value of the Buddha’s teaching for our age, we cannot hope to understand its true significance without reference to the environment in which he lived. This effort of historical imagination is not easy. To view the Buddha as a thinker of the sixth century B.C., living, moving and teaching in its peculiar conditions, is a task of extreme difficulty and delicacy; and the work of reconstruction can never be complete. But we may be reasonably certain that it yields a picture which in its main outlines, at least, must correspond fairly well to the reality. The supremacy of the ethical is the clue to the teaching of the Buddha. His conceptions of life and the universe are derived from his severely practical outlook. The existence of everything depends on a cause. If we remove the cause, the effect will disappear. If the source of all suffering is destroyed, suffering will disappear. The only way in which we can remove the cause of suffering is by purifying the heart and following the moral law. Man is not divine but is to become divine. His divine status is something to be built up by good thoughts, good words, and good deeds. The ego consists of the feelings that burn us, of the passions we brood over, of the desires that hunt us and of the decisions we make. These are the things that give life its dramatic character. There is nothing absolute and permanent in them.

That is why we can become something different from what we are. The reality of the person is the creative will. When we deny the clamour of emotions, stay the stream of things, silence the appetites of body, we feel the power of self within our own being. For the Buddha, the impulse to dharma, to justice and kindliness is operative in things, and its efficient activity will mean the reduction of disorder, cruelty and oppression. Dharma is organic to existence and its implication of karma or right action is the builder of the world. There is not in the Buddha’s teaching that deep personal loyalty, passion of love, and intimate dialogue between soul and soul resembling closely in its expression of earthly love. And yet the essence of religion, the vision of a reality which stands beyond and within the passing flux of immediate things, the intuitive loyalty to something larger than and beyond oneself, and absolute active in the world, is in him. We find in Gautama, the Buddha, in powerful combination, spiritual profundity and moral strength of the highest order and a discreet intellectual reserve.

He is one of those rare spirits who bring to men a realization of their own divinity and make the spiritual life seem adventurous and attractive, so that they may go forth into the world with a new interest and a new joy of heart. While his great intellect and wisdom gave him comprehension of the highest truth, his warm heart led him to devote his life to save from sorrow suffering humanity. The greatness of his personality, his prophetic zeal, and burning love for suffering humanity made a deep impression on those with whom he lived; but his true greatness stands out clearer and brighter as the ages pass, and even the sceptical minded are turning to him with a more real appreciations a deeper reverence and a truer worship. He is one of those few heroes of humanity who have made epochs in the history of our race, with a message for other times as well as their own.

4. (a) Correct the following sentences: (10)

(i) Too great a variety of studies destruct the mind.
(ii) The whole fleet of their ships were captured
(iii) Each of these students have done their work.
(iv) None but fools has ever believed it.
(v) He is one of the cleverest boys that has passed through the school.
(vi) My friend, philosopher and guide have come.
(vii) The majority are opposed to this proposal.
(viii) He told me that he saw his father last month.
(ix) If he would have worked hard, he would have passed the examination.
(x) Unless he will be more careful, he will not recover.

(b) Add the suffix ‘able’ or ‘ible’ to each of the following words making necessary changes in spelling. Write out the “new” words. (10)

(i) Advice
(ii) Contempt
(iii) Force
(iv) Access
(v) Value
(vi) Reduce
(vii) Discern
(viii) Agree
(ix) Detach
(x) Reverse

(c) Use the following phrases in your own sentences so as to bring out their meaning: (5)

(i) Apple of discord
(ii) A bolt from the blue
(iii) A feather in one’s cap
(iv) Achilles’ heel
(v) A man of letters

5. (a) Which of the two words within brackets in the following sentences is correct in the context? (10)

(i) Poets often (sore, soar) to great heights of imagination.
(ii) Knowledge (proceeds, proceeds) from the Goddess of Learning.
(iii) The tower was struck by (lightning, lightening) and fell down.
(iv) Kanpur lies on the air (rout, route) to Calcutta.
(v) Everyone is (jealous, zealous) of him.
(vi) The crocodile emerged from the river and (seized, ceased) a goat.
(vii) He was found in (collusion, collision) with the plotters.
(viii) Wicked persons are not (illegible, eligible) for responsible posts.
(ix) He is a man of (lose, loose) character.
(x) The Emperor is staying at the royal (mansion, mention).

(b) Use each of the following words in two separate sentences, first as a noun and then as a verb: (10)

(i) Book
(ii) Bare
(iii) Clam
(iv) Drive
(v) Face

(c) Change the following sentences into Indirect Speech: (10)

(i) He said, “I am too ill to speak now.”
(ii) The policeman said to the man, “Where are you going?”
(iii) She said to her children, “Let me work undisturbed.”
(iv) He said to the students, “Do not sit here.”
(v) He said, “May god pardon the sinner.”

• Key concept: Fundamental Rights (Indian Polity Questions) • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

• Preamble And Evolution Of Indian Constitution
• Fundamental Rights (FRs)
• Directive Principles Of State Policy (DPSP)
• Fundamental Duties (FDs)
• Union / Central Government
• State Government
• Constitutional Provisions For SCs And STs, Women, Children, And OBCs
• Emergency Provisions
• Electoral Process

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Fundamental Rights (Indian Polity Questions)

1. India is referred as ___ under the Indian Constitution. Bharat
2. Who is empowered to admit a new State to the Union of India? Parliament
3. Which important Human Right is protected in Article 21 of our Constitution? Right to Life and Liberty
4. The Constitution confers a special authority for the enforcement of FRs on whom? Supreme Court
5. The FRs of the Indian Citizen in our Constitution are contained in (OR) FRs are guaranteed under ____ of the Indian Constitution.  Part III
6. Under Article 368, Parliament has no power to repeal FRs because they are? Basic Structure of Constitution
7. Fundamental Rights (FRs) can be claimed against whom? The State
8. The FRs, which cannot be suspended even during the emergency, are Articles _____?  20 and 21
9. Clause (1) of Article 13 is applicable only to? Pre-constitutional Laws
10. Original Constitution classified FRs into seven categories but now there are? Six
11. India’s desire for civil liberties started from the struggle for independence against the? British Rule
12. India borrowed the idea of incorporating FRs in the Constitution from which country? USA
13. The concept of Single Citizenship is borrowed from the Constitution of which country? Britain
    - The concept of Dual Citizenship in the Union of India was recommended by? L. M. Singhvi Committee.
    - Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, Citizenship of a person can be determined at the commencement of the Constitution?  5
14. Which Article describes the persons voluntarily acquiring Citizenship of a foreign State not to be an Indian Citizen? 9
15. Who is authorized to lay down qualifications to acquire the Citizenship? President
16. Which of the following is a qualification to acquire Citizenship by Naturalization? A person is in service of Government of India from 12 months
17. FRs are not applicable to? Armed Forces
18. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the Parliament to enact the provisions for acquisition and termination of Citizenship? 11
19. By which FR other FRs is protected? Right to Constitutional Remedies
20. Right to Property is a legal right under the Article ____.? 300A
21. Which of the following is not a FR? [Right to] Property
22. Which of the following has ceased to be a FR in the Indian Constitution? [Right to] Property
23. Which among the following is not a FR? [Right to] Strike
24. Which FR has been a subject of maximum controversy and litigation? [Right to] Property
25. The Right to private property was dropped from the list of FRs by the (OR) Right to property took the shape of legal right by way of 44th Amendment
26. The Right to equality guaranteed by the Indian Constitution does not include ? Economic Equality
27. 'Equality before the Law' implies? absence of any privilege in favor of any person
28. Which Resolution for the first time expressed the concept of equality before the law? Swaraj Bill
29. - The FRs of the Indian Citizen were? Enshrined in Original Constitution
30. Which one of the FRs was described by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar as the ‘Heart and Soul of the Constitution’? Right to Constitutional Remedies
31. Which of the following confers upon the citizens the right to approach a court of law for the protection and restoration of FRs? (Right) Constitutional Remedies
32. The Right to Constitutional Remedies are? Fundamental Rights
33. The Constitutional remedies under the Article 32 can be suspended by the?  Parliament
34. Writs can be issued for the enforcement of FRs by the? Supreme Court
35. Which one of the following FRs is restrained by the Preventive Detention Act? Right to Freedom
36. Who enjoys the right to impose reasonable restrictions on the FRs of Indian citizen? (OR) Who has the power to empower the Courts other than the Supreme and High Courts to issue writs and order for the forcement of the FRs? Parliament
37. Who can abridge any FR without damaging or destroying the basic features of the Constitution? Parliament
38. Which one of the following Courts is responsible for the enforcement of FRs? Supreme Court
39. Which of the following is the guardian of the FRs of the citizens? (OR) Who is the protector and Guarantor of the FRs? -- Supreme Court
40. Any violation of FRs can be presented to? Both Supreme and High Courts
41. Who is authorized to impose restrictions on FRs? Legislature
42. The FRs of the Indian citizen can be suspended?  by the President during national emergency
43. FRs are? Those basic conditions of social life without which a Citizen cannot be at his/her best self
44. The FRs ensure the protection of Citizens against?  arbitrary rule
45. Our Constitution grants to the citizens how many FRs? Six
46. 'Ultra vires' means? Without authority
47. Who are not entitled to form Union? Police
48. By the Citizenship Act of 1955, when he / she will be loosing the Citizenship? Renunciation, Deprivation & Termination
49. Who quoted ‘Child of today is the Citizen of tomorrow’? Jawaharlal Nehru
50. Generally, the census is conducted for _____ year(s). 10
51. Who quoted ‘Freedom is my Birth Right’? Sardar
52. What is the age in years for casting their vote? 18
53. Which Article and Amendment changes the right to vote from 21 to 18 years? 326 and 61st
54. 'Creamy Layer' means? Persons having higher incomes
55. 'Backward Class (BC)' can be classified into? Most Backward Class
56. Mandal Commission deals with? Reservation for backward class people
57. This is one of the grounds for classification? Annual income
58. 'Equal Protection of Law' means?  he same law shall apply to all who are similarly situated
59. Seats in Educational Institutions can be reserved for? Socially and Educationally backward class people
60. Minimum percentage of reservation in a educational institution is?  50%
61. Minority may be? linguistic or religious
62. This is not the ground to impose restriction on Right of freedom of speech and expression? Public nuisance
63. Which one of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of FRs? Supreme Court
64. Which one of the following statements is correct? FRs are superior to the DPSP
65. In which case did the Supreme Court restrict the authority of Parliament to amend FRs and declared these rights to be absolute, permanent and unalterable? Golak Nath Case
66. In the famous Keshavananda Bharti V/s State of Kerala Case, the Supreme Court asserts the power of the parliament to amend the Constitution under Article 368 subject to? Certain implied and inherent limitation of not amending the Basic Structure of the Constitution
67. ‘Rule of Law which permeates the entire fabric of the Indian Constitution excludes arbitrariness’. This principle is laid down in? Maneka Gandhi V/s Union Government Case
68. The protection guaranteed under Article 21 is available even to convicts in jails. The convicts are not by mere reasons of their conviction deprived of the entire FRs which they otherwise possess. This is the principle laid down in? Sunil Batra V/s Delhi Administration Case
69. Gender Equality includes protection from sexual harassment and right to work with dignity, which is universally recognized as basic Human Right. This principle is laid down in? Vishaka V/s State of Rajasthan Case
70. The Supreme Court held that the nuisance caused by the pollution of the river Ganga is a public nuisance which is wide spread and affecting the lives of large number of persons and therefore any particular person can take proceedings to stop it. This PIL is?  M.C. Mehta V/s Union of India (1988)
71. Charging capitation fees for admission to educational institutions is illegal and amounted to denial of citizen’s right to education. This principle is laid down in? Mohin Jain V/s State of Karnataka Case
72. The right to establish an educational institution and imparting education is not a commercial activity. This principle is laid down i? Unnikrishnan V/s State of Andhra Pradesh Case
73. The principle of Judicial review of President’s Rule in State under the Article 356 is laid down in --- S.R. Bommai V/s Union of India
74. Who among the following has voting rights? An adult resident citizen of a State
75. The right to strike is ?
76. Which one is not a FR? The Right to Strike
77. Which one of the following FRs has been subject of maximum litigation since the inauguration of the Constitution? (Right to) --- Property
78. The rule of Equality before law is not applicable to? Governor of State
79. Right to Equality is guaranteed under the Article ____.? 14
80. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law to? All persons
81. ‘Right to Equality’ means? permits the State to make special provisions for women, children and backward classes
82. Equal opportunity in matters of public employment is guaranteed under the Article? 16
83. Which among the following FRs abolishes discrimination?  Equality
84. Untouchability is associated with _______ inequality? Social
85. ‘Right to Freedom’ can be restricted in the interest of? Public order, Security of the State & Friendly relations with foreign States
86. This is not the ground to impose restriction on the right of freedom of speech and expression? Law and order
87. Which one of the following right conferred by the Constitution is also available to non-citizens? Right to constitutional remedies
88. The Sikhs in India are permitted to carry Kirpans. Under which FR are they permitted to do so? Right to freedom of religion
89. Freedom of Speech under the Indian Constitution is subject to reasonable restrictions on the grounds of protection of? Sovereignty and integrity of the country
90. Which one of the following is considered as Bulwark of Democracy? (Right to) Speech
91. One of the restrictions of freedom of speech and expression is? Contempt of Court
92. At present, the Right to property is a? Human Right
93. Which one of the following is not a FR? (Right to) Property
94. The main objective of the cultural and educational rights granted to the citizens is to? Help the minorities to conserve their culture
95. A person can move to Supreme Court directly in vent of violation of FRs under Article? 32
96. A citizen’s FRs are protected? when the citizen approaches the court for remedy
97. The FRs of a citizen can be suspended by the? President during a National Emergency
98. For the enforcement of the FRs, the courts can issue? A Writ
99. Which FR granted by the Constitution prohibits traffic in human beings? Right against exploitation
100. ‘Traffic in Human beings’ means? selling or purchasing men and women
101. Right against exploitation prohibits? Traffic in Human being
102. Right to practice and propagate any religion is the subject to? public order
103. Right to property was eliminated form the list of FRs during the tenure of? Morarji Desai
104. Legal equality under the Indian Constitution implies that --- there should be equality amongst equals and inequality among unequals
     - Who of the following can amend the FRs granted by the Constitution? Parliament
105. A citizen can directly move the Supreme Court for any violation of FR under the Article ____.? 34
106. The main objective of the FRs is to? ensure individual liberty
107. Under the Indian Constitution, a citizen? can be deprived of life and liberty only in accordance with the procedure established by the law
108. Constitution grants Right against exploitation to “Children / Women / Tribals / Dalits”?  C and W
109. Which of the Provision authorizes Parliament to discriminate in favor of women against men? Article 15 (3)
110. Article 15 (3) confers a special provisions to? Women and Children
111. Article 15 (4) confers a special provisions for the advancement of? SCs and STs
112. The prohibition imposed by the Article 20 is applicable to? Criminal cases
113. The principle “No person shall be prosecuted and punished for same offence more than once” is"? Double jeopardy
114. If an Act is not an offence on the date of its commission, a law enacted in future cannot make it so, is the principle of? Ex-post facto law
115. ‘Ex-post facto law’ means? passing criminal law with retrospective effect
116. An arrested person should be allowed? to consult his Lawyer
117. Every person who has been arrested has the right to be produced before the? Magistrate
118. A person arrested has to be produced before the Magistrate within? 24 hours
119. The right of the accused to be informed about his ground of arrest is? Mandatory
120. No person who is arrested shall be detained in custody without being informed? On the grounds for such arrest
121. The provisions enshrined under the Article 22 are? Mandatory
122. Article 21A was inserted under our Constitution by way of which Constitutional Amendment? 86th
123. Earlier to 86th Amendment, Article 21A is in the form of? DPSP
124. What is the object of Article 21A of the Constitution? Primary Education
125. Right to education guaranteed under the Article 21A shall be between the age group of? 6 to 14
126. Right to Primary Education guaranteed under the Article 21A was inserted into the Constitution by which Constitutional Amendment? 86th
127. Which of the following has been included in the list of FRs to Indian citizen? Education to all children between 6-14 years of age
128. Right to Education is a part of? Right to life
129. Right to Life includes Right to? get education
130. Education has became the joint responsibility of the Center and State Governments through a Constitutional Amendment in? 1976
131. The Constitution does not protect the Right of the minority with regard to? Cult
132. Which among the following Article guarantees the Right of minorities to establish and administer the educational institutions? 30
133. The Right to establish educational institutional under Article 30 is applicable to? Linguistic Minority
134. Right to Decent environment includes? Right to life
135. A person is detained under Preventive Detention Law when? he is likely to cause harm to the public
136. The forced labour does not include service rendered under? compulsion of economic circumstances
137. This is one of the basis for classification? geographical
138. Sexual harassment of working women is violation of? FRs
139. The popular name for a nine-Judge Bench of the Supreme Court has in ‘Indra Sawhney V/s Union of India Case’ is?  Mandal Commission Case
140. The Freedom of speech and expression does not include?  calling for ‘Bundh’
141. Freedom of press is included in Right to? freedom of speech and expression
142. Freedom of press is protected under which Article? 19(1)(d)
143. ‘Right to Privacy’ includes Right to? personal liberty
144. A citizen of India may be debarred from the Right to vote on the ground of? unsoundness of mind, crime or corrupt or illegal practice & non-resident
145. Freedoms guaranteed under the Article 19 are suspended during emergency on the ground of? War or external aggression
146. Right to Freedom guaranteed under Article 19 ____ during emergency? can be suspended
147. Article 19(2) under the Indian Constitution speaks about? Reasonable restrictions
148. India has recognized No religion as National Religion
149. Freedom of religion guaranteed under the Article 25 is applicable to?  Citizens only, Persons residing within India & Persons of Indian Origin
150. The secular provisions under the Indian Constitution are guaranteed under Article____? 22
151. Article 25 guarantees freedom of religion, but it is subject to? Public order, Morality & Health
152. ‘Contempt of Court’ places restriction on which of the following FR? (Right) Freedom
153. Right to life and personal liberty guaranteed under Article 21 implies? right of every human being to live with dignity
154. Any law depriving personal liberty guaranteed under the Article 21 had to confirm with? Article 20 & Article 22
155. Any law laid down by the Parliament to deprive the personal liberty should be? Fair,Reasonable & Just
156. This is not a Writ? Writ of Prevention
157. How many types of writs are there? 5
158. Writ can be directly filed in the? Supreme Court
159. The writ of Habeas Corpus is issued? in the form of an order calling upon a person who has detained another person to bring that person before court and show authority for such detention
160. The writ of Quo Warranto is an order from a superior court?  whereby it can call upon a person to show under what authority he is holding the office
161. The writ of Mandamus is issued by a superior court to?  to command a person or public authority to do something in the nature of the public duty
162. The writ of Certiorari is issued by a superior court? to an inferior court to transfer the record of proceedings in a case for review
163. The writ of Prohibition is issued by a superior court? to prevent an inferior court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice
164. Writ of Prohibition? Prohibits lower court exceeding its jurisdiction
165. The writ issued by the superior court directing any constitutional, statutory or nonstatutory agency from not continuing their proceedings is known as? Prohibition
166. Writ of Certiorari is issued when a? judicial authority acts in excess of jurisdiction
167. The writ in the form of order which removes a suit from an inferior court to superior court to prevent an excess of jurisdiction is known as? Certiorari
168. Exploitation of any sort is prohibited under the Article? 23
169. A laborer is entitled to get at least minimum wages, otherwise ____ Article is violated.? 23
170. Child labor is prohibited under the Article? 24
171. Conflict of interest may be? potential
172. A person is detained under the Special Law when? there is likelihood of committing offence against public
173. When a person is detained under a Special Law?  An Advisory Board must be constituted within three months
174. Writ of Mandamus can be issued on the ground of? Non-performance of public duties
175. Writ of Quo Warranto can be issued on the ground of? Unlawful occupation of public office
176. Which of the following writ is issued by the Supreme Court if it sends an order to restrain a person from acting in an office to which he / she is not entitled? Quo Warranto
177. Writ of Habeas Corpus means? produce the body before the court
178. Which one of the following is a bulwark of personal freedom? Habeas Corpus
179. Which one of the following writs literally means ‘you may have the body’? Habeas Corpus
180. According to the Constitution guarantees FRs to? All citizens of India
181. Right to Property was excluded form the FRs during the tenure of the Government headed by? Morarji Desai
182. The Right to Property was removed from the list of FRs enlisted in the Constitution of India through which one of the following Amendments? 44th
183. The 44th Amendment of Constitution of India withdrew the FR is to? Property
184. The Writs for the enforcement of FRs are issued by the? Supreme Court
185. A Preventive Detention Act restraints the Right to? Freedom of Movement
186. Article 19 of our Constitution forms the core of the Chapter on FRs. The number of categories of Freedoms that an Indian citizen shall have is? 6
187. What is the minimum permissible age in years of employment in any factory or mine? 14
188. Which Article of the Constitution of India says, “No child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment?” 24
189. “Equality and arbitrariness are sworn enemies”. This was said in the following Case? Royappa V/s Tamil Nadu State
190. The Supreme Court of India has held that sexual harassment of working women amounts to violation of rights of gender equality and right to life and personal liberty. The Case in which the Apex Court held this was ---- Vishaka and Others V/s State of Rajasthan
191. Which one is a newly added FR? (Right to Education of Children
192. FRs can be suspended during? Emergency
193. A Writ issued by the Supreme Court compelling a quasi-judicial / public authority to perform its mandatory duty is? Mandamus
194. Writs are? Orders issued by courts to enforce obedience to laws
195. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Freedom of Conscience –Include the Right to worship at the temple at all hours of the day
196. The FRs are- Limitation upon the State power. FRs are Positive and Negative.
197. The FRs provided to the citizens are? Subject to reasonable restrictions
198. Which important Human Right is protected in the Article 21 of Constitution of India? (Right to) Life and Liberty
199. Freedom from arbitrary arrest is provided under? Right to Personal Liberty
200. The number of Fundamental Freedoms are guaranteed by our Constitution are? Six
201. To prevent persons coming to India from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and African countries to become Indian citizens a Citizenship (Amendment) Act was passed in the year? 1986

• Key concept: Fundamental Duties (FDs) (Indian Polity Questions)
• Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams.
• Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

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Hello Readers,
We bring you this large list of questions from Preamble And Evolution Of Indian Constitution. This should help you in your preparation of Competitive Exams for Indian Polity.
Fundamental Duties (FDs) (Indian Polity Questions)

1.  The concept of FDs are borrowed from the Constitution of Russia


2.  Which Committee recommended for the inclusion of FDs into the Constitution? Sardar Swaran Singh


3.  The FDs under the Indian Constitution are provided by An Amendment to the Constitution


4.  FDs are applicable to all Citizens


5.  The FDs of the Indian citizens were Added to the Constitution by which Amendment? 42nd Amendment (11.12.1976)


6.  The FDs of Indian citizens were incorporated in the Constitution in 1976


7.  FD demands to Abide by the Constitution


8. This is not a FD. Not to indulge in corrupt practice


9.  For the breach of FD, an action cannot be initiated in any Court


10.  What is the remedy available for the breach of FDs under the Constitution? Filing writ petition


11.  FDs were incorporated in the Constitution to-- curb subversive and unconstitutional activities


12.  The FDs of citizens are contained in Part IV-A of the Constitution


13.  Which one of the following is being included in the Part IV-A of the Constitution? FDs


14.  FDs are enshrined under Part of the Constitution. IV-A


15. Under which Article the FDs are enshrined under the Indian Constitution? 51A


16. The ratio between the length and breadth of the Indian National Flag is 3:2


17. Respecting our National Flag is a FD


18. To respect the National Flag and National Anthem is FDs of every citizen


19. National Song ‘Bande Matharam’ was written in 1875 by Bankimchandra Chatterjee in his novel Anand Math


20. India’s National Anthem ‘Jana gana mana’ was adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on 24th January 1950 and was first sung on 27th December, 1911


21. The National Flag of India is a horizontal tri-color of deep Saffron (Kesari-representing courage and sacrifice) at the top, White (peace and truth) in the middle and deep Green (faith and chivalry) at the bottom in equal proportion and in the center Wheel (representing progression) was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22.07.1947
    


22. The protection and improvement of environment including forest and wildlife of the country is enshrined in FDs & DPSP


23. The duty to protect and improve the environment is enshrined under the Article  51A (g)


24. Which of the following is a FD of an Indian citizen?  To develop scientific temper


25. What is the main sanction behind the FDs? Legal


26. Which FD has been wrongly listed as a duty of Indian citizen as outlined in Article 51A? To practice family planning and control population


27. By what Amendment and with Year ‘Child education is compulsory between ages of 06-14 years’? 86th and 2002
    


28.  Obligation of the parents / guardian to provide opportunities for the education to their children between 6 to 14 years of age is FDs
    


29.  Which one of the following is / are FDs?  To uphold and protect the sovereignty of India, To safeguard the public property & To protect and improve environment
    


30. The FDs cannot be enforced by writs, they can be promoted by Constitutional method.


31. The original text of the Constitution doesn’t contain FDs, however it is inserted by way of 42nd Amendment.
    


32. The 42nd Amendment introduced -FDs
    


33. It is the duty of every citizen if India to promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all people of India under Article 51A (e)
    


34. FD under Article 51A (k) was inserted to the Constitution by 86th Amendment Act, 2002.


35. FDs refers to  (i) Ideals of the national struggle & (ii) Defend the country and render national service
    


36. Consider the following statements – The FDs provided in Constitution are (As per Article 51A) (i) To protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India & (ii) To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers and wild life


37. The purpose of FD is to Develop scientific temper

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1. Who appoints the Governor of the State?The President
2. Membership of Legislative Assembly can vary between 60 - 500
3. What is the minimum age in years for becoming the MLC and MLA in the State? 30 and 25
4.  What is the tenure in years of Office of MLA and MLC in the State? 5 and 6
5. What is the eligibility age and tenure of Office of the Governor? (in years) 35 and 5
6.  The State Legislature unless dissolved earlier shall continue for a period of 5 years.  
7. The Legislative Council shall not be subjected to dissolution, however, one-third of its members shall retire after every 2 years.
8. Who appoints the Vice Chancellors of the Universities? Governor
9. Who is the Executive (Constitutional) Head of the State Government? Governor
10. The Executive powers of the State Government shall be exercised in the name of Governor
11.  Generally, the Governor belongs to some other State
12.  The Governor of a State acts as Agent of President
13.  The Governor of the State shall be appointed by the President
14.  The Governor holds Office during the pleasure of the President
15.  As a matter of convention, while appointing the Governor of a State, the President consults State Chief Minister
16.  The Governor is the part and parcel of the State Legislature
17. The salary and allowances of the Governor are charged to The Consolidated Fund of the State
18. The emoluments of the Ministers in the State Government are determined by Legislative Assembly
19.  The salaries and allowances of the Speaker of Legislative Assembly and Chairman of Legislative Council shall be determined by the State Legislature
20.  The emoluments, allowances, and privileges of the Governor shall be determined by the Parliament
21.  If the Governor of a State wishes to relinquish Office before the expiry of his / her term, he/ she has to address resignation President
22. The Governor plays a dual role as an agent of the President and as the Constitutional Head of the State
23. The Governor of a State should not hold any other office of profit
24.  The Governor may resign his / her Office by writing to the President
25.  Can one person act as Governor of more than one State? Yes
26. When a person acts as Governor of more than one State, his / her salary is shared by the concerned States
27. Which one of the following legislative powers is enjoyed by the Governor? (i) can nominate certain members of an Anglo-Indian community to the Legislative Assembly, (ii) can summon or prorogue the State Legislative, (iii) can appoint one-sixth the members of the Legislative Council
28. Who discharges the duties of the Office of Governor if it falls vacant due to death or resignation? Chief Justice of High Court
29. The Governor of a State is administered the oath of Office by (OR) The Governor before entering upon his Office has to administer his oath before the Chief Justice of High Court
30. There is no provision for the impeachment of the Governor
31.  Which one of the following is correct regarding the Governor of a State? (i) No Money Bill can be introduced in State Legislature without prior permission of Governor, (ii)He can recommend to the President to impose President’s Rule in the State, (iii) He has the power to issue ordinances when the legislature is not in session
32. The Governor can issue ordinances only during the recess of the State Legislature
33. The ordinances issued by the Governor are subject to approval by the State Legislature
34. A Governor may be transferred from one State to another State
35. The Governor has the power to dissolve Legislative Assembly
36. Who appoints and administers the oath for the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers? Governor
37. The Contingency Fund of the State is operated by the Governor
38. The Governor is accountable for his / her actions to the President
39. Unless approved by the State Legislature, the ordinance issued by the Governor remains in force for a maximum period of six months
40. A Legislative Bill which did not receive the Governor’s immediate assent was Jammu & Kashmir citizenship
41. The District Judges and Magistrate of the Civil Courts shall be appointed by the Governor
42. The High Court of Karnataka established in the year 1884
43. The Guwahati High Court has territorial jurisdiction over 4 number of States.
44. Which High Court has four Principal Benches? Gauhati High Court
45. The High Court for the territory of Andaman and Nicobar is the High Court of West Bengal
46. The number of States under the Jurisdiction of a High Court shall be decided on the basis of Area and Population
47. Who decides the number of Judges in the High Court? President
48. High Courts in India were first started (1862) at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras
49. The Governor can recommend imposition of President’s Rule in the State At his discretion
50. The term of Legislative Assembly can be extended for a period of One year during the time of Emergency.
51. Governor will act under the following circumstance with advice of Ministers while returning  Appointing the Advocate General
52. Parliament or State Legislature can declare a seat vacant if the member is absent from the session for a period of 60 days without permission.
53. ‘Bicameral’ means Presence of two Houses in the State
54. ‘Unicameral’ means Presence of one House in the State
55. What is the system of Legislature in the State of Karnataka? Bicameral
56.  Which State(s) is / are having Bicameral system?Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra,
57. Which State(s) is / are having Unicameral system?

    S.No.	States	Legislature
    01.	Andhra Pradesh	Unicameral
    02.	Arunachal Pradesh	Unicameral
    03.	Assam	Unicameral
    04.	Chhatisgarh	Unicameral
    05.	Goa	Unicameral
    06.	Gujarat	Unicameral
    07.	Haryana	Unicameral
    08.	Himachal Pradesh	Unicameral
    09.	Jharkhand	Unicameral
    10.	Kerala	Unicameral
    11.	Madhya Pradesh	Unicameral
    12.	Manipur	Unicameral
    13.	Meghalaya	Unicameral
    14.	Mizoram	Unicameral
    15.	Nagaland	Unicameral
    16.	Orissa	Unicameral
    17.	Punjab	Unicameral
    18.	Rajasthan	Unicameral
    19.	Sikkim	Unicameral
    20.	Tamil Nadu	Unicameral
    21.	Uttarakhand	Unicameral
    22.	West Bengal	Unicameral

     
58. Which are the two States having common Capital? -------- Punjab and Haryana
59. Sikkim was admitted as a full-fledged State of Indian Union in the year 1975.
60. The Residuary power with respect to the Jammu & Kashmir rest with the State Government of Jammu & Kashmir
61. Who appoints the Governor of Jammu & Kashmir? President
62. Which of the following bodies can be abolished but not dissolved?  State Legislative Council
63. Who appoints the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers in the State? Governor
64. Who appoints the Chief Justice and other Judges of the High Court? President
65. What is the retirement age in years for Chief Justice and other Judges of High Court?62
66. Salaries and other emoluments of the High Court Judges shall be determined by the Parliament
67. Which among the following Article of the Constitution empowers the High Court to issue writs of various kinds? 226
68. Writ Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court under Article 32 is not wider than that of the Writ Jurisdiction of the High Court under Article 226 because the High Court may exercise this power in relation to  Violation of Fundamental and Legal Rights
69.  Article 227 of the Indian Constitution deals with the High Court’s power of superintendence over all Courts and Tribunals within its Jurisdiction
70. Who has power to establish common High Court for two or more States and Union Territories? Parliament
71. In WB, the number of seats in Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council are 295
72. Who is having power to remove the Governor before expiry of the tenure? President
73. What is the retirement age in years of a High Court Judge? 62
74. The total members in the Legislative Council should not be less than (Article 171). 40
75. The Legislative Council is a permanent House, however, a One-third number of members retire after every 2 years.
76. A Cabinet Minister of a State Government can be removed by the Chief Minister
77. The Council of Ministers in the State remains in power for as long as it retains the confidence of Legislative Assembly
78. The State Council of Ministers has to tender their resignation if vote of no-confidence is passed against it by the  Legislative Assembly
79. Who is the Channel of Communication between the Governor and the State Council of Ministers?Chief Minister
80. Chief Minister of all the States are the Members of National Development Council
81. This is not the power of the Chief Minister. Control over State Judiciary
82. The Chief Minister of a State cannot take part in the election of President if he is A member of the Legislative Council of the State
83. If a member of Lok Sabha is appointed as the Chief Minister of a State ---- He must become a member of the State Legislature within six months
84. What is the effect of the resignation or death of the Chief Minister of the State? Dissolves the Legislative Assembly
85. Which tax is levied by the Union and collected and appropriated by the States? Stamp duties
86. Which category of professional people are entitled to elect their representatives to the State Legislative Council? Teachers of not lower than secondary school level in the State
87. The Graduates constitute a separate constituency for the election of the specified number of members to --------State Legislative Council
88. Legislative Council is not dissolved
89. How many States in India have Legislative Councils? 5
90. Which among the following House cannot be dissolved but can be abolished? Legislative Council
91. Without certificate of High Court, an appeal can made to Supreme Court with the special leave of Supreme Court
92. What is meant by ‘Court of Records’? The court that preserves all the records
93. The Legislative Council in a State can be created or disbanded by the Parliament on the recommendation of the State Legislative Assembly
94. The Members of the State Legislature can claim immunity from Civil Proceedings.
95.  The major part of following central revenues goes to various State Governments in India Excise Duty
96.  Which of the following is the most important source of revenue of the states in India? Sales Tax
97.  Who Superintendents all subordinate courts in a State? High Court
98.  Which one of the following High Courts has the territorial jurisdiction over Andaman and Nicobar Islands? Calcutta
99. Power to extend or restrict the Jurisdiction of High Court vest with Parliament
100. A temporary Judge of High Court can hold Office for a maximum period of Two years
101. Which one of the following Union Territories has a High Court of its own? Delhi
102. When there is no majority party in the State Legislative Assembly, the main consideration governing the appointment of a Chief Minister by Governor is the  ability of the person who is most likely to command a stable majority
103. If there is a dispute between two States only Supreme Court has jurisdiction to decide that case
104. Which of the following States are involved in disputes over sharing of river waters?------- (i) Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat , (ii) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka, (iii) Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
105. Constitution empowers State Governments to make special law for Women and Children
106. The State Government does not enjoy any control over local bodies with regard to Personal matters
107.  The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall be elected by the Members of Legislative Assembly
108.  The Speaker of Legislative Assembly can vacate his Office by addressing his resignation to the Deputy Speaker of Legislative Assembly
109.  Find out the correct response: ‘After the State Legislature is dissolved the Speaker of Legislative Assembly’?  Remains as Speaker until the 1st Meeting of the Legislative Assembly after the dissolution
110.  The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall be removed by the House by passing a resolution after 14 days clear notice passed by majority of all the Members of the House
111. Who among the following is described as the Custodian of State Legislative Assembly? Speaker
112. Who is the neutral in the affairs of the party politics? Speaker of Legislative Assembly
113. The Speaker of Legislative Assembly enjoys Right to vote only in case of tie
114. What is the minimum gap permissible between the two sessions of the Legislature? Six months
115. The authority to allot the agenda of the State Legislative Assembly is Speaker of Legislative Assembly
116. Find out the correct response to the Ordinance promulgated by the Governor? has the same force as the law made by the State Legislature
117.  What shall be the qualification of a person to be appointed as the Advocate General for the State? Qualified to be appointed as Judge of High Court
118. The Governor does not appoint Judges of High Court
119. An Advocate General shall hold Office during the pleasure of the Governor
120. Who has the power to create and abolish Legislative Council if the Legislative Assembly of State passes a resolution to that effect? Parliament
121. Which of the following taxes is levied by the State Government only? Entertainment Tax
122. Goa got the status of Statehood by the way of 56th Constitutional Amendment.
123. Law with regard to Anti-defection is inserted by way of 52nd Constitutional Amendment.
124. Among the following Amendments, which is considered as Mini-Constitution?  Constitutional Amendments is pertaining to Local Self-Government 42nd , 73rd and 74th
125. State Emergency (President’s Rule) can be declared When the Government of the State cannot be carried in accordance with the Provision of the Constitution
126. Which Article gives Special Provisions to the State of Jammu & Kashmir? 370
127. The President can make a Proclamation of Emergency in Jammu & Kashmir with the Concurrence of the State Legislature
128. There is no provision in the Constitution for the impeachment of Governor
129. The member of State Public Service Commission can be removed on the ground of misbehavior only after an enquiry has been conducted by the High Court of the State
130. Who can recommend abolition or creation of the Legislative Council in a State? Legislative Assembly of the State
131. Where were the High Courts in India first set up? Bombay, Madras and Calcutta
132. The High Courts at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras were established under the Indian High Courts Act,
133. The Additional and Acting Judges of the High Court are appointed by the Writ Jurisdiction President High Courts exercise
134.  As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?  State Governor
135. The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charges to the  Consolidated Fund of the State
136. High Courts enjoy ------- (i) Original Jurisdiction, (ii) Administrative powers, (iii)Appellate Jurisdiction
137. In which area does the State Government not have control over its Local Bodies? Personnel matters
138. Which State Government has decided to provide health insurance to people living below the poverty line with effective from January 2007? Karnataka
139. What was the scheme to reduce interest burden of the State Government in India through gradual conversion of high cost debt into low cost debt? Debt write off Scheme
140. What is the chronological order in which the following States of Indian Union were created or granted full statehood? Andhra Pradesh > Maharashtra > Nagaland > Haryana
141. Which among the following can be transferred by the President which related to High Court? (i) Chief Justice, (ii) Permanent Judge
142. Which Constitutional Amendment is associated with the linguistic reorganization of a State? 3rd
143. Full Statehood was conferred to Arunachal Pradesh by the 55th Amendment of the Constitution.

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• Fundamental Rights (FRs)


• Directive Principles Of State Policy (DPSP)


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• State Government


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• Emergency Provisions


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Constitutional Provisions For SCs And STs, Women, Children And OBCs (Indian Polity Questions)

1. Which Article under the Constitution provides for the reservation of SCs and STs in the Lok Sabha? 300


2.  In which year was ‘untouchability’ abolished in India? 1950


3. The following act does not amount to practicing untouchability denying access to a home


4. ‘Self-incrimination’ means Compelling a person to be a witness against himself


5. The Constitution seeks to protect the interests of the SCs and STs by reserving seats for them in public services, in legislatures


6. Indian Constitution guarantees reservation to SCs and STs in Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly


7. Seats for SCs and STs are not reserved in Rajya Sabha


8. The Special Officer who looks into the working of the safeguards for SCs and STs is called as Commissioner for SCs and STs


9. According to Marriage Act of 1954, the age is fixed at 21 years for men and 18 for women.


10. The year 2001 was declared as the year of women empowerment to the promotion of the development of women.


11. Who are considered to be the vulnerable group? Women and Children 


12. In which one of the following States is it constitutionally obligatory for the State to have a separate Minister for Tribal Welfare?


13. The reservation for members of SCs and STs has been extended up to 2010


14. Extension of reservation to SCs and STs for another 10 years is provided by way of 45th Constitutional Amendment.


15. Reservation for the SCs and STs in the Parliament and State Assemblies was extended up to 2010 by the Amendment 79th


16. Concept of ‘creamy layer’, propounded by Supreme Court with regard to reservations, refers to economically better-off people


17.  What is the maximum percentage of jobs that can be reserved by a State for backward class people in the government jobs? 50%


18.  The Tamil Nadu Reservation Act, which provides for 69% reservation in the jobs and educational institutional in the State, was placed in the Ninth Schedule by the 76th Amendment 


19.  Which Article provides for the National Commission of SCs / STs? 338 / 338A


20.  The National Commission for SCs and STs has to submit an Annual report to the President


21.  Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the conditions of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures? 342


22. Certain seats shall be reserved for the SCs and STs in Lok Sabha on the basis of their Population


23. Minority Groups are recognized on the basis of their Population


24. Special provisions relating to the Minorities are guaranteed under the Part XVI


25.  Jobs are reserved for SC and ST people both at the time of appointment and promotion


26.  The Mandal Commission for backward classes was set up in 1978


27.  Which is the Commission appointed by the Government of India to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes of the society? Mandal


28.  Which of the following Prime Minister was in favour of implementation of the recommendation of the Mandal Commission? V. P. Singh


29.  Who is empowered to nominate Anglo-Indian Community to Lok Sabha / Legislative Assembly?  President / Governor


30.  How many members will be nominated by President / Governor from Anglo-Indian Community? 2 / 1


31.  In which one of the following States there is no reservation for the SCs for Lok Sabha? Jammu & Kashmir


32.  Under the Provisions of which Article of the Constitution, the Government abolished the practice of untouchability? 17

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• Fundamental Duties (FDs)


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• Constitutional Provisions For SCs And STs, Women, Children, And OBCs


• Emergency Provisions


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Electoral Process (Indian Polity Questions)

1. The Electoral System of India is largely based on the pattern of? Britain


2. The details regarding the Electoral System of India were provided by? the Parliament through a number of laws


3. Who has the power to make necessary provisions with respect to elections? Parliament


4. Who is competent to declare the elections to the Lok Sabha? President


5. What is the outstanding feature(s) of the Electoral System of India? (i) Political parties are an indispensable part of the process, (ii) Based on Universal Adult Franchise, & iii) Provides a single electoral body


6. Elections to Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly in India are conducted on the basis of? Adult Franchise


7. What is the system used to elect the President of India? Proportional Representation


8. Who is authorized to determine the territorial constituencies after each Census? Parliament


9. Which of the following provisions kept democracy alive in India? Electoral provisions


10. Chief Minister of a State is not eligible to vote in the Presidential Election if he is?  Member of the Legislative Council of the State Legislature


11. Voting age of citizens is changed from 21 to 18 years by which Constitutional Amendment Act? 61st


12. 61st Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from? 21 to 18


13. Citizen of India has the right to cast his vote after attaining the age of _____ years. 18


14. Elections in India are held on the basis of? Single-member constituencies


15. The Chief Election Commissioner? Appointed by the President


16. The Chief Election Commissioner holds Office? for a fixed term of five years


17. The number of Members in Election Commission including the Chairman is? 3


18. Which Article of the Constitution gives power to Election Commission to conduct elections? 324


19. The control and preparation of electoral rolls for Parliament and State Legislature vest with the? Election Commission


20. Election to Local Self-Government shall be conducted by? State Election Commission


21. Who will conduct the elections to posts of President and Vice President? Election Commission


22. Election Commission does not conduct an election to? Speaker of Lok Sabha


23. Who has been made responsible for free and fair elections in the country? Chief Election Commissioner


24. Elections to Lok Sabha shall be held after every x year? Five years


25. For election to Lok Sabha, nomination papers can be filed by? Any citizen whose name appears on the electoral roll


26. The party system in India can be described as? Multi-party


27. Which one of the following is a feature of the party system in India? There is a close resemblance in the policies and programmes of various political


28. In India, the citizens have been given the right to vote on the basis of? age


29. Which categories of persons are not entitled to exercise vote through postal ballot? Indian nationals settled abroad


30. Which body gives recognition to political parties? Election Commission


31. Main consideration which prompted the government to convert Election Commission into a multi-member body was? To check the unbridled powers of the Chief Election Commissioner


32. Who accords recognition to various political parties as national or regional parties? Election Commission


33. To be recognized as a national party, a party must secure at least? 4% of the valid votes in four or more States


34. To be recognized as a regional party, a party must secure at least? 4% of the valid votes in State


35. Which one of the following statements about the Election Commission is correct? The Members of the Election Commission have equal powers with the Chief Election Commissioner


36. Which of the following is not the function of the Election Commission? Selecting candidates for contesting elections


37. This is not the function of the Election Commission? Ascertain the suitability of candidates


38. Election disputes shall be decided by the? Election Commission


39. In terms of Election laws in India, electioneering ceases in a constituency at least ____hours before the commencement of the polling. 48


40. The Election Commission does not conduct election to the Post of Prime Minister


41. The Election Commission has no power to conduct an election to the? Speaker of Lok Sabha


42. The Election Commission is responsible for the conduct of elections to?  (i) Parliament, (ii) Offices of President and Vice President & (iii) State Legislatures


43. The Election Commission of India enjoys? Constitutional basis


44. The Election Commission generally consists of the Chief Election Commissioner and such other Commissioners as? determined by the President from time to time


45. Chief Election Commissioner can be removed from Office before the expiry of the term by the ? President on the recommendation of the Parliament


46. Chief Election Commissioner shall be removed by the? Parliament


47. Who of the following has voting rights? Adult resident citizen of a State


48. Who is responsible for keeping the voters’ list up-to-date at all times? Election Commission


49. The first general elections were held in India in (OR) When did first General Elections was held? 1951-52


50. Which of the following General Elections of India was spread over for 100 days? First


51. Which of the following features of the Electoral System of India ? (i) It is based on Universal Adult Franchise, (ii) Political parties are an indispensable part of the electoral process & (iii) It provides a single electoral body


52. The term ‘Fourth Estate’ refers to? Press


53. The chief merit of proportional representation is? representation to all parties in the legislature according to their strength


54. In India, the system of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote is used in the election of the? President


55. Regional Election Commissioners may be appointed by the? President


56. Regional Election Commissioners may be appointed by the President with the consultation of? Election Commission


57. Other Election Commissioner or Regional Election Commissioners shall be removed on the recommendation of the? Chief Election Commissioner


58. Which of the following Lok Sabha was dissolved before the expiry of its nominal term and fresh elections held before the due date? Fourth


59. The Parliamentary elections of 1999, which have been described as the longest elections of India, were spread over _______ weeks.? four


60. Which one of the following regional party emerged as the largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha elections held in December, 1984? Telugu Desam Party


61. What is the ground on which the Chief Election Commissioner of India can be removed from his Office? Incapacity


62. Elections to the Lok Sabha and Legislatives Assemblies in India are held on the basis of? Adult Franchise

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India Becomes associate member of International Energy Agency

India has become part of IEA Association that will allow the country play a more “visible and influential” role in the global energy landscape. The “Activation of Association” is expected to serve as a bridge and platform for wider-ranging and deeper co-operation and collaboration between IEA member and Association countries in the future. India’s engagement with the International Energy Agency (IEA) has enhanced over the last two decades and the “Association” status would facilitate it to participate in meetings of the standing groups, committees and working groups that constitute the IEA governance structure.

India 170th country for anemia among women: report

[caption id="attachment_1430" align="alignright" width="300"] India 170th country for anemia among women: report[/caption]

• As per the Global Nutrition Report 2016, India is ranked 114th in terms of under-five stunting prevalence, 120th in terms of under-five wasting prevalence and 170th in terms of anemia prevalence in women.
• Global Nutrition Targets were set for 2025 in 65th World Health Assembly 2012 for stunting and wasting in under-five children and anemia in women of reproductive age group.
• The targets are - childhood stunting: 40 per cent reduction in the number of stunted children, childhood wasting: reduce and maintain childhood wasting to less than 5 per cent, anemia in women reproductive age: achieve a 50 per cent reduction of anemia in women of reproductive age.

Himachal Pradesh Assembly passes Annual Budget 2017-18

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed the annual budget for 2017-18 and related Appropriation Bill authorising the state government to spend Rs.37,939.97 crore from consolidated fund. The budget was presented in the state assembly by Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, who also holds the finance portfolio, on March 10. The house discussed the demands with regard to Irrigation and Public health and Urban development and housing today, while remaining demands were passed without discussion after the Speaker applied guillotine at 4 pm.

Gujarat assembly passes stricter law to curb cow slaughter

[caption id="attachment_1431" align="alignleft" width="300"] Gujarat assembly passes stricter law to curb cow slaughter[/caption]

• Gujarat cleared a new bill on Friday calling for severe punishment against those who kill cows in the state.
• Gujarat Animal Preservation (amendment) - Bill 2017 was passed by the majority votes in the absence of opposition members.

• The amendment bill makes the law stricter and provides for harsher punishment and higher penalties to prevent cow slaughter in the state.
• The minimum jail term for illegal ferrying of cows for slaughter has been raised from 7 to 10 years against the current provision of 3 to 7 years. The monetary penalty has also been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh.

 

Namami Brahmaputra’ Festival Inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee in Assam

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the five-day Namami Brahmaputra River Festival in Assam on March 31, 2017. Aim: To showcase the trade, tourism and rich cultural practices of Assam as well as is a tribute to the Brahmaputra River which is the lifeline and source of livelihood for the people of Assam. The event was inaugurated by the President by lighting a ceremonial lamp at the Kachamari Ghat near Fancy Bazar in Guwahati. The Prime Minister of Bhutan, Tshering Tobgay was the special guest at the event.

International Affairs

El Salvador – the 1^st Country to ban Metals Mining

[caption id="attachment_1433" align="alignleft" width="300"] El Salvador – the 1st Country to ban Metals Mining[/caption]

• Central America’s smallest nation, El Salvador became the first country in the world to ban Metals Mining nationwide. This was made into a law, which was passed by the Law-makers of that country.
•  In addition to that, the law which is passed also bans the usage of Cyanide and Mercury for mining. The bill was passed after it got 69 votes which were required to make it a law. In fact only 43 votes were required.

     

Banking and Finance

India Inks $350 mn loan agreement with NDB for Roads Projects in MP

[caption id="attachment_1434" align="alignright" width="300"] India Inks $350 mn loan agreement with NDB for Roads Projects in MP[/caption]

• India today signed the first loan agreement with the New Development Bank for USD 350 million for development and upgradation of road project in Madhya Pradesh.
• The project, which is to be implemented over 5 years, is expected to improve transport connectivity to the interior regions and resultant boost to economic activity in the rural hinterland.
• The agreement was signed between Government of India and the New Development Bank (NDB) and this is the first loan agreement for NDB assisted project in India.
• The objective of the project is upgradation of major district roads in the state of Madhya Pradesh to improve connectivity of the interior areas of the state with the national and state highway networks.
• "The project would include upgradation, rehabilitation or reconstruction of 1,500 km of district roads to intermediate lane, all-weather standards, with road safety features and improved road asset maintenance and management.
• The agreement was signed by Department of Economic Affairs Joint Secretary Raj Kumar on behalf of India and NDB VP and Chief Operating Officer Xian Zhu.

Awards and Recognition

Asian Hockey Player of Year – S.V Sunil and Harmanpreet Singh in Awardees list

[caption id="attachment_1435" align="alignright" width="300"] Asian Hockey Player of Year – S.V Sunil and Harmanpreet Singh in Awardees list[/caption]

• Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) on March 30, 2017 named SV Sunil as the Asian Player of the Year 2016 and Harmanpreet Singh as Asian Promising Player of the Year 2016 (Junior team).
• The nominations for these awards were made by coaches of the national teams across Asia and the criteria of nomination were based on the performance in the previous year.

Appointments & Resigns

Dr. Navrang Saini takes charge as Whole Time Member, IBBI

• Dr. Navrang Saini took charge as Whole Time Member, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India in New Delhi.
• Dr. Saini will look after Registration & Monitoring wing comprising Insolvency Professionals, Information Utilities, Insolvency Professional Agencies & Entities, Valuers, Surveillance, Investigation and Grievance Redressal. He will also look after Legal Affairs and Establishment.
• Dr. Saini served as a member of the Indian Corporate Law Service (ICLS). He has served Ministry of Corporate Affairs in various capacities and played a key role in the implementation of MCA 21. His last assignment was Director General, Ministry of Corporate Affairs. He also served as a Commissioned officer in Territorial Army from July 1985 to March 2011 and superannuated as Lt. Colonel.
• Dr. Saini has post-graduation degrees in Management and Law and also professional qualification as a Company Secretary.

Indian Origin Iqbal Surve Appointed Head of SA’s BRICS Business Council

[caption id="attachment_1436" align="alignleft" width="300"] Indian Origin Iqbal Surve Appointed Head of SA’s BRICS Business Council[/caption]

• Dr. Iqbal Surve, an Indian-Origin South African billionaire has been appointed as the new Chairman ofBRICS Business Council of South Africa.
• Soon after his appointment, Surve headed to New Delhi, India to attend the mid-term meeting of the BRICS Councils of the respective nations in the bloc- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.

       

Vanaja N Sarna Appointed New Chairman of Central Board of Excise and Customs

[caption id="attachment_1437" align="alignright" width="300"] Vanaja N Sarna Appointed New Chairman of Central Board of Excise and Customs[/caption]

• Senior bureaucrat, Vanaja N. Sarna, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) with effect from March 31, 2017.
• She is taking over Shri Najib Shah upon his superannuation on March 31.
• Her appointed was confirmed by the Appointments Committee of Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 30, 2017.

About Central Board of Excise and Custom

• The Central Board of Excise and Custom was established in 1855 by the then ruling British Governor General of India to administer customs laws and collection of import duties / land revenue in India.
• CBEC is the nodal agency under the Finance Ministry that is responsible for administering Customs, Central Excise, Service Tax & Narcotics.
• The Central Board of Excise & Customs (CBEC) consists of a Chairperson and six Members.
• The board will be renamed as Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) after necessary legislative approval in the GST regime.

Pakistani American Ali Javed becomes first Muslim, to join NYPD Elite unit

[caption id="attachment_1438" align="alignleft" width="300"] Pakistani American Ali Javed becomes first Muslim, to join NYPD Elite unit[/caption]  

• A Pakistani-American has become the first-ever Muslim to join New York City Police Department’s (NYPD) Emergency Services Unit.

 

• Sergeant Ali Javed has made history by becoming the first Muslim and first Pakistani-American to join the elite unit.

       

Business

NTPC Commissions 260 MW Bhadla Solar Project In Rajasthan

• State-run power giant NTPC has commissioned 260 MW Bhadla solar project in Rajasthan.
• NTPC said that Consequent upon testing and commissioning, 260 MW capacity (4x65 MW) of Bhadla Solar PV Project at Bhadla Rajasthan, is declared on commercial operation with effect from 0000 hrs of March 25, 2017,"  in BSE filing.
• With this, the commercial capacity of NTPC and NTPC group has become 40,522 MW and 47,293 MW respectively.

Environment

Bhoorsingh the Barasingha Official Mascot for Kanha Tiger Reserve.

• The Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh is the first tiger reserve in India to get the official mascot named ‘Bhoorsingh the Barasingha’. The mascot was introduced by reserve’s field director of Kanha Tiger Reserve, Sanjay Shukla.
• Barasingha was made the mascot after the idea given by the award-winning cartoonist Rohan Chakravarty from Nagpur, who makes cartoons and illustrations on wildlife.

Science and Technology

Four Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) Batteries developed by ISRO

• ISRO has developed lithium-ion battery for satellite and launch vehicle applications. Four types of batteries have been developed – 1.5Ah, 5Ah, 50Ah and 100Ah.

• Out of these, 1.5Ah & 50Ah have been used for space applications and 5Ah & 100Ah batteries are qualified and is ready for induction in space applications.
• ISRO has supplied 50 Ah lithium-ion cells to Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI).

• Lithium-ion battery developed by ISRO was successfully demonstrated in a prototype two-wheeler at the Symposium on International Automotive Technologies (SIAT 2017) on 19th January 2017.

• The prototype uses a 48V, 50Ah lithium-ion battery, which can attain speeds of 40-50 kmph and can run up to 98 km once charged for 2 hrs.

ACT Fibernet Launches 1Gbps Wired Broadband Internet Service in Hyderabad

[caption id="attachment_1442" align="alignright" width="300"] ACT Fibernet Launches 1Gbps Wired Broadband Internet Service in Hyderabad[/caption]

• In a new development, ACT Fibernet has announced the launch of 1Gbps wired broadband Internet service in India.

• The first city to get such high speeds is Hyderabad, with a 1TB (terabyte) FUP cap on high-speed data priced at Rs. 5,999 per month.

• ACT Fibrenet has also announced that it plans to introduce its 1Gbps wired Internet service in 10 other Indian cities soon.

SpaceX successfully launches first recycled rocket

[caption id="attachment_1441" align="alignleft" width="300"] SpaceX successfully launches first recycled rocket[/caption]  

• SpaceX reached a historic feat that could help drive down the costs of space travel: it successfully launched and retrieved the world’s first reflight of an orbital class rocket.
• Falcon 9’s first stage for the SES-10 mission previously supported the successful CRS-8 mission in April 2016.
• Falcon 9 rocket will deliver the SES-10, a commercial communications satellite for SES, to a Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO). SES provides reliable and secure satellite communications solutions across the globe.

Sachin Tendulkar launches mobile app 100MB Cricket

[caption id="attachment_1443" align="alignright" width="300"] Sachin Tendulkar launches mobile app 100MB Cricket[/caption]

• India’s batting legend Sachin Tendulkar started his digital innings by launching a mobile phone app named 100MB Cricket.
• The app is conceptualised by JetSynthesys and envisioned by the 'Master Blaster' himself.
• 100MB Cricket is now available for Android via Google Play, and for iOS via the App Store.
• The app will also have all the social media updates of Tendulkar.
• The app is a one stop destination for all things related to the Indian icon.
• It has a Live Forum feature allowing users to have live interaction with Sachin Tendulkar as well as have access to his personal social media updates.
• The app will feature a song by veteran singer Sonu Nigam and Sachin Tendulkar himself on April 2, 2017.
• The app will also run special contests during IPL season which will offer prizes through Sachin merchandise.

Most Spacewalks by a Woman – US Astronaut Peggy Whitson Breaks Sunita Williams Record

[caption id="attachment_1432" align="alignleft" width="300"] Most Spacewalks by a Woman – US Astronaut Peggy Whitson Breaks Sunita Williams Record[/caption]

• American astronaut Peggy Whitson made history when she floated outside the International Space Station on Thursday, breaking the record for the most spacewalks by a woman.
• Whitson, 57, is making her eighth career spacewalk, surpassing the record of seven previously held by American Sunita Williams.
• The spacewalk formally began at 7:29 am (local time) when Whitson and Shane Kimbrough switched their spacesuits to battery power before venturing outside the airlock and into the vacuum of space.
• Today’s walkabout is the second in a series of three spacewalks to outfit the exterior of the orbiting outpost with parking spots for a new generation of space taxis ferrying astronauts to the station. SpaceX and Boeing are currently designing crew vehicles that will begin flying people to the ISS as early as next year.

   

Sports

Asian Athletics Championships to be hosted by Bhubaneswar

[caption id="attachment_1444" align="alignright" width="300"] Asian Athletics Championships to be hosted by Bhubaneswar[/caption]

• Bhubaneswar will host the Asian Athletics Championships from July 6-9, the continent's governing body of the sport announced today (March 30) at its Council Meeting in Bangkok.
• Kalinga Stadium of the Odisha capital will host the continent's flagship event.
• Capital of Jharkhand, Ranchi was to host the event from June 1-4 but it made a late pull out due to financial issues and Bhubaneswar was then chosen by the Athletics Federation of India as the venue.
• India has hosted the event earlier on two occasions -- in New Delhi (1989) and Pune (2013).

Obituary

Kerala Based Historian Namboodiri Passes Away

Dr N M Namboodiri, renowned Indian historian and writer, died on March 30, 2017 after prolonged illness at Mannar in Alapuzha district of Kerala.He was 73. Finally, Thank you for reading the 31st March 2017 Current Affairs from. Please do share this information with the social media so that your friends can benefit from it.

• Key concept: 64th National Film Awards • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.  

• Best non-feature film - Fireflies in the Abyss
• Best Educational Film - The Waterfall
• Best Short Fiction - Aaba
• Non feature film categories
• (One Special mention award goes to a Malayalam film, which the jury members couldn't pronounce correctly)
• Eyes of Darker
• Out of 33 books submitted, the best film critic award goes to G Dhananjayan.
• Best book on cinema - Lata Surgatha
• Uttar Pradesh has been declared as the  film friendly state in India.
• Special mention goes to the state of Jharkhand.
• Film director Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi is the jury member for film friendly award.
• The jury considered 344 films from 26 languages for the feature films category of awards.

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• Key concept: Indian Constitution Fundamental MCQs (Part IV) • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

Indian Constitution Fundamental MCQs (Part IV)

This is part of MCQs on Indian Constitution Fundamental that contains 100 questions.

Read MCQs: 1-100 - 101-200 - 201-300 - 301-400 - 401-500 - 501-600 - 601-700 - 701-785

301. The first sitting of Union Parliament after the First General Election held in 1951-52 was on
(a) 13.5.1952
(b) 26.1.1952
(c) 1.1.1992
(d) 1.7.1952
Ans: (a)
302. The first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was
(a) Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah
(b) Maharaja Sir Hari Singh
(c) Yuvaraj Karan Singh
(d) Dr Farooq Abdullah
Ans: (a)
303. Appointment of District Judges in a State shall be made by the
(a) Governor of the State
(b) Governor of the State in consultation with the High Court of the State
(c) State Public Service Commission
(d) State Chief Secretary
Ans: (b)
304. Who among the following draws the maximum salary?
(a) Chief Justice of Supreme Court
(b) Chief Justice of a High Court
(c) Prime Minister of India
(d) President of India
Ans: (d)
305. Rajya Sabha is considered to be a permanent House because
(a) its members never retire
(b) the House is never dissolved
(c) one-third of its members retire after every 2 years
(d) one-fourth of its members retire after every 3 years
Ans: (b)
306. The minimum age to qualify for member-ship of the Rajya Sabha is
(a) 21 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 35 years
Ans: (c)
307. According to Article 24, no child below the age of _____ years shall be employed to work in any factory or mines.
(a) 12
(b) 13
(c) 14
(d) 15
Ans: (c)
308. State Assembly elections are conducted by the
(a) Chief Secretary of the State concerned
(b) Chief Election Commissioner
(c) Governor of the State concerned
(d) Chief Minister of the State concerned
Ans: (b)
309. A minister who is not a member of the State Legislative Assembly is required to secure the people's verdict in his favour in a by-election within
(a) two months
(b) three months
(c) six months
(d) one year
Ans: (c)
310. How long can one under our Constitution remain a Prime Minister, even without being a member of either House of Parliament?
(a) three months
(b) six months
(c) nine months
(d) one year
Ans: (b)
311. By convention the Governor of a State generally belongs to
(a) the same State
(b) some other State
(c) the IAS Cadre
(d) the same zone
Ans: (b)
312. The financial powers enjoyed by the President of India are/is
(a) He can authorise advance of moneys out of the Contingency Fund
(b) He can recommend introduction of certain money bills in Parliament
(c) He can appoint a Finance Commission to study and recommend distribution of tax resources between States
(d) All the three above
Ans: (d)
313. The Election Commission enjoys
(a) a constitutional basis
(b) a statutory basis
(c) an extra-constitutional basis
(d) no constitutional or statutory basis
Ans: (a)
314. The Vice-President is a member of
(a) the Rajya Sabha
(b) the Lok Sabha
(c) neither House
(d) Both
Ans: (c)
315. The authority to dissolve a State Legislative Assembly is vested in the
(a) Chief Minister of the State
(b) Speaker of the State Assembly
(c) President of India
(d) Governor of the State
Ans: (d)
316. Which among the following countries has a Presidential form of Government?
(a) India
(b) The USA
(c) United Kingdom
(d) Switzerland
Ans: (c)
317. A hopeless tribal woman of Assam sends a telegram to the Supreme Court that the police have confined her to unlawful custody. Which of the following writs shall be issuable by the Supreme Court to provide a suitable remedy to her?
(a) Certiorari
(b) Habeas Corpus
(c) Quo Warranto
(d) Mandamus
Ans: (b)
318. The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner is _____ years.
(a) four
(b) five
(c) six
(d) three
Ans: (c)
319. In a Constitutional Monarchy, the real power is enjoyed by the
(a) King
(b) Council of Ministers
(c) Majority Party
(d) Electorate
Ans: (b)
320. The concept of Constitution first originated in
(a) Britain
(b) Japan
(c) the USA
(d) Switzerland
Ans: (c)
321. The Parliamentary form of Government first evolved in
(a) Britain
(b) Greece
(c) France
(d) Switzerland
Ans: (a)
322. The Cabinet System of Government first evolved in
(a) Greece
(b) Britain
(c) Canada
(d) USA
Ans: (b)
323. The Constitution of India describes India as a Union of States which means that the
(a) States have no right to secede from the federation
(b) States have a right to secede from the federation
(c) States have been given more powers
(d) Centre cannot alter the independent existence of the States
Ans: (a)
324. The President of India has the power to take over the administration of a State if its Government cannot be carried on, according to the provisions of
(a) Article 320
(b) Article 350
(c) Article 356
(d) Article 365
Ans: (c)
325. Of the two Houses of the Union Parliament
(a) Lok Sabha is more powerful
(b) Rajya Sabha is more powerful
(c) Both are equally powerful
(d) Cannot be said
Ans: (a)
326. The fundamental right which permits Indian citizens free discussion and exchange of views including the freedom of the Press is the right to
(a) form associations and unions
(b) assemble peacefully and without arms
(c) freedom of speech and expression
(d) worship
Ans: (c)
327. The Constitution of India describes India as a
(a) Federation of Independent States
(b) Union of States
(c) Quasi-Federation
(d) Dominion of Free States
Ans: (b)
328. The first woman to become the Speaker of a State Assembly in India was
(a) Vijayalakshami Pandit
(b) Sucheta Kripalani
(c) Shanno Devi
(d) Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur
Ans: (b)
329. The salaries of the Judges of the Supreme Court are drawn from
(a) Home Ministry Grants
(b) Consolidated Fund of India
(c) Parliamentary Grants
(d) Contingency Fund of India
Ans: (b)
330. Which among the following subjects is contained in the Concurrent List?
(a) Education
(b) Fisheries
(c) Agriculture
(d) Police
Ans: (a)
331. In the division of the power under the Constitution who has been given more powers?
(a) The Centre
(b) The States
(c) Both the States and the Centre enjoy equal powers
(d) Cannot be determined
Ans: (a)
332. The theory of 'basic structure' of the Constitution was propounded by the Supreme Court in
(a) Golaknath Case
(b) Kesavananda Bharati Case
(c) Gopalan vs State of Madras
(d) Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Case
Ans: (b)
333. In which part of the Constitution Is the State enjoined to establish Panchayati Raj institutions?
(a) Directive Principles
(b) Fundamental Rights
(c) Preamble
(d) Seventh Schedule
Ans: (a)
334. Which one of the following is charged to the Consolidated Fund of India and can be spent without authorisation by Parliament?
(a) Debt charges for which the Government of India is liable
(b) Salaries, allwoances and pensions of the Judges of the Supreme Court
(c) Salary and allowances of the President
(d) All the above
Ans: (d)
335. According to the Supreme Court, the goal of Indian Socialism is a 'blend of _____ and _____ leaning heavily towards Gandhian Socialism.
(a) Marxism and Leninsism
(b) Leninism and Gandhism
(c) Marxism and Gandhism
(d) Nehruism and Gandhism
Ans: (c)
336. The Quorum of a Legislative Council is
(a) 25
(b) one tenth of its membership or ten whichever is greater
(c) one-fourth of its membership
(d) one-fourth of its membership or ten
Ans: (b)
337. The maximum permitted strength of any one State in the Rajya Sabha is
(a) 32
(b) 35
(c) 39
(d) 48
Ans: (c)
338. To whom among the following groups is the Right against Exploitation guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
(a) Children
(b) Dalits
(c) Tribals
(d) Women
Ans: (a)
339. The procedure for resolving a disagreement between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is
(a) A joint session of the two houses on a directive from the
(b) Dissolution of the Lok Sabha
(c) Setting up of a Joint Select Committee
(d) Setting up of an Adjudication Committee
Ans: (a)
340. Which among the following countries has a Unitary System of Government?
(a) USA
(b) Pakistan
(c) Switzerland
(d) United Kingdom
Ans: (d)
341. A Constitution is said to be flexible if
(a) it can be amended by ordinary law and procedure
(b) it can be amended by a difficult process
(c) it can be amended by a court of law
(d) there is no amendment procedure
Ans: (a)
342. The Panchayati Raj institutions depend for funds mainly on
(a) local taxes
(b) government finances
(c) property taxes
(d) special taxes
Ans: (b)
343. The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution enumerates the
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Official Languages of India
(c) Laws placed beyond the jurisdiction of courts
(d) Fundamental Duties
Ans: (b)
344. Which day of the year is observed as the Commonwealth Day?
(a) January 1
(b) May 24
(c) June 2
(d) October 21
Ans: (b)
345. The first Independence Day (August 15, 1947) fell on a
(a) Wednesday
(b) Thursday
(c) Friday
(d) Saturday
Ans: (c)
346. The expression 'Justice' in the Preamble to the Indian Constitution is used
(a) to indicate economic and political justice
(b) to indicate social, economic and political justice
(c) to indicate equality of status and opportunity
(d) in the sense of absolute justice
Ans: (b)
347. In the Republic of India
(a) the President is supreme as he is the Head of the State, the Supreme Commnader of the Armed Forces and all the Executive Power is vested in him
(b) Parliament is supreme as it can even amend the Constitution (c) the Supreme Court is supreme as it has the ultimate say in
(c) the Supreme Court is supreme as it has the ultimate say in interpreting what the Constitution is
(d) the Constitution is supreme as it controls all the three wings, viz. the executive, the legislature and the judiciary
Ans: (d)
348. A person accused of an offence wants to engage a counsel of his choice for his defence. According to the provisions of the Indian Constitution
(a) he is not entitled as of right to engage a counsel of his choice
(b) he can engage only a counsel approved by the court
(c) he has a Constitutional right to engage a counsel of his choice
(d) he can engage his own counsel but his counsel must be approved by the court
Ans: (c)
349. A joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament is held
(a) When a bill passed by one House is rejected by the other
(b) When there is some disagreement over any provision of or amendment to a bill
(c) When a period of six months elapses from the date of receipt of a bill passed by one House without it is being passed by the other
(d) Under all the three circumstances stated above
Ans: (d)
350. A joint sitting of both the Houses or Parliament is summoned by the
(a) President
(b) Vice-President
(c) Speaker
(d) Law Minister
Ans: (a)
351. A joint sitting of both the Houses of Parliament is presided over by the
(a) President
(b) Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(c) Speaker
(d) Vice-Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
Ans: (c)
352. ______ is the official language of Nagaland.
(a) Ao
(b) Sema
(c) English
(d) Angami
Ans: (c)
353. Nagaland is bounded on the east by
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Myanmar
(c) China
(d) Tibet
Ans: (b)
354. Nagaland was made a separate State by taking out the ______ out of the State of Assam.
(a) Naga Hills
(b) Tuensang Area
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Neither of the two
Ans: (c)
355. A High Court Cora Union Territory may be constituted by
(a) President
(b) Union Parliament
(c) Supreme Court of India
(d) Union Law Ministry
Ans: (b)
356. In the discharge of his functions, the Attorney General is assisted by
(a) a Solicitor General
(b) a Solicitor General and an Additional Solicitor General
(c) a Solicitor General and two Additional Solicitors General
(d) None
Ans: (c)
357. The Rajasthan High Court is located at
(a) Pilani
(b) Jaipur
(c) Jodhpur
(d) Udaipur
Ans: (c)
358. Who among the following former Presidents of India was Trade Union Leader?
(a) Dr S Radhakrishnan
(b) VV Giri
(c) Dr Zakir Husain
(d) FAAhmed
Ans: (b)
359. The _____ has the final power to maintain order within the House of the People.
(a) Marshal of the House
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Speaker
(d) Chief of the Security Staff
Ans: (c)
360. The right to prorogue the two Houses of Parliament rests with the
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Union Council of Ministers
(d) Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
Ans: (a)
361. In a federal system of government powers are divided between the Centre and the States by
(a) the Constitution
(b) a mutual agreement between the Centre and the States
(c) Parliament
(d) Supreme Court
Ans: (a)
362. Who among the following can attend meetings of the Union Cabinet?
(a) Cabinet Ministers
(b) Ministers of State
(c) Deputy Ministers
(d) President
Ans: (a)
363. The rank of the different Ministers in the Union Council of Ministers is determined by the
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Cabinet Secretary
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans: (b)
364. The Vice-President of India is eligible for re-election by a
(a) Constitutional provision
(b) Convention
(c) Consensus
(d) Supreme Court Judgment
Ans: (b)
365. The power to extend and/or restrict the jurisdiction of a High Court rests with the
(a) Union Parliament
(b) Supreme Court of India
(c) President
(d) State legislature/s concerned
Ans: (a)
366. A retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can resume practice in the
(a) Supreme Court
(b) High Court of his choice
(c) District Courts
(d) No Court in the territory of the Union
Ans: (d)
367. The Planning Commission is a/an
(a) autonomous corporation
(b) department of the Government of India
(c) advisory body
(d) executive body
Ans: (c)
368. The first citizen of India is the
(a) Prime Minister of India
(b) President of India
(c) Chief of the Army Staff
(d) Chief Justice of India
Ans: (b)
369. June 25, 1975 was significant date in the history of the nation because
(a) Emergency was declared on this date
(b) It was the date of death of Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) The Indian Rupee was devalued on that day
(d) The famous Tashkent agreement was signed on that day
Ans: (a)
370. The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is appointed by the
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) President
(d) Union Finance Minister
Ans: (b)
371. The Sarkaria Commission has laid down certain guidelines for appointment of Governors. Find the 'odd man' out.
(a) The appointee should be eminent in some walk of life
(b) He should have travelled extensively in and out of India
(c) He should not be too closely connected with the politics of the State where he is to be posted
(d) A politician from the ruling party at the Centre should not be appointed to a State run by some other party
Ans: (b)
372. The Legislature of the USA is known as the
(a) Commons
(b) Congress
(c) Parliament
(d) Senate
Ans: (b)
373. The original Constitution provided for _____ Judges besides the Chief Justice for the Supreme Court of India.
(a) 6
(b) 7
(c) 8
(d) 9
Ans: (b)
374. The type of Government adopted in the Indian Constitution is
(a) Aristocracy
(b) Oligarchy
(c) Parliamentary
(d) Presidential
Ans: (c)
375. Fundamental Duties are duties of
(a) the Government towards society
(b) the State towards citizens
(c) citizens towards society and fellow citizens
(d) citizens and the State
Ans: (c)
376. The President of India
(a) cannot be removed from his office after his election
(b) can be removed from his office by a resolution of the Union Council of Ministers
(c) can be removed from office only by a special procedure
(d) can be removed from office through a motion of no-confidence passed by the Lok Sabha
Ans: (c)
377. The seven Union Territories occupy roughly ______ percent of the total area of the country.
(a) 12
(b) 0.33
(c) 6
(d) 3
Ans: (b)
378. The net proceeds of taxes are distributed between the Centre and the States on the recommendations of the
(a) Finance Commission
(b) CAG
(c) Union Finance Ministry
(d) Planning Commission
Ans: (a)
379. The pledge for the independence of the country was taken all over India for the first time on
(a) January 26, 1927
(b) January 26, 1930
(c) November 26, 1920
(d) August 15, 1930
Ans: (b)
380. The Cabinet is jointly responsible to the lower chamber of Parliament in the United Kingdom. The name of the lower chamber is
(a) House of Representatives
(b) House of Commons
(c) National Assembly
(d) The Senate
Ans: (b)
381. The modern State is a/an
(a) police state
(b) welfare state
(c) laissez-faire state
(d) aristocratic state
Ans: (b)
382. Under the Cabinet Government the right to reshuffle the cabinet rests with the
(a) Head of the State
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Speaker
(d) Cabinet sub-Committee
Ans: (b)
383. Who administers the oath of office to the Vice- President of India
(a) Chief Justice of India
(b) President of India
(c) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(d) Attorney General for India
Ans: (b)
384. A Presidential Ordinance remains in force for
(a) three months
(b) two months
(c) an indefinite period
(d) six months
Ans: (d)
385. Usually the head of the State dissolves the Parliament before its term expires, on the advice of the
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(c) Law Minister
(d) Parliamentary Affairs Minister
Ans: (a)
386. In which one of the following countries the Supreme Court cannot declare a law passed by the Federal Legislature as unconstitutional, even if it violates the country's Constitution?
(a) Canada
(b) USA
(c) India
(d) Nigeria
Ans: (a)
387. In which one of the following countries, the members of the Upper House of Federal Legislature are nominated for life?
(a) USA
(b) Canada
(c) Negeria
(d) Australia
Ans: (b)
388. Article 32 makes/gives the Supreme Court of India
(a) the protector and guarantor of Fundamental Rights
(b) an advisory role in respect of Constitutional matters
(c) original jurisdiction in respect of disputes between the Union and the State
(d) appellate jurisdiction
Ans: (a)
389. Equal pay for equal work for both men and women has been laid down In the Indian Constitution as one of the
(a) Fundamental Rights
(b) Directive Principles of State Policy
(c) Fundamental Duties
(d) Guidelines in the Preamble
Ans: (b)
390. Under the Indian Constitution right to freedom of speech and expression is denied to
(a) the civil servants
(b) judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts
(c) members of the armed forces
(d) All the above categories
Ans: (c)
391. Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in the year
(a) 1975
(b) 1976
(c) 1977
(d) 1979
Ans: (b)
392. The Fundamental Rights can be suspended
(a) if Parliament passes a law by a two-thirds majority
(b) if the Supreme Court decrees it
(c) if the President orders it at the time of a National Emergency
(d) Under no circumstances
Ans: (d)
393. Who among the following decides the nature of a bill
(a) Attorney General for India
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Minister for Parliamentary Affairs
(d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Ans: (d)
394. Under the Constitution the 'Residuary Powers' belong to the
(a) President of India
(b) Supreme Court of India
(c) Union Government
(d) State Governments
Ans: (c)
395. The President of India has immunity from
(a) civil proceedings during his term of office
(b) criminal proceedings during his life time after retirement
(c) criminal proceedings during his term of office
(d) all processes, civil or criminal, throughout his incumbency as President and thereafter
Ans: (c)
396. The executive of a State Government comprises the
(a) President, the Governor and the Chief Minister
(b) Governor and the Chief Minister
(c) Governor and the Council of Ministers
(d) Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers
Ans: (c)
397. The lower age limit for election as President of India is
(a) thirty
(b) thirty-five
(c) forty
(d) fifty
Ans: (b)
398. Can a citizen approach a court for the enforcement of a Directive Principle?
(a) Yes
(b) No
(c) Yes, on the fulfilment of certain conditions
(d) The Government can move the courts but the citizen cannot
Ans: (b)
399. The difference between an Additional Judge and an Acting Judge of a High Court is
(a) there is practically no difference
(b) the former is appointed in a casual vacancy whereas the latter is appointed to cope with the workload
(c) the former is appointed to cope with the workload whereas the latter is appointed in a casual vacancy
(d) the former is appointed by the President whereas the latter is appointed by the Chief Justice of the concerned High Court
Ans: (c)
400. The Fundamental Rights as contains in our Constitution are grouped under _______ categories.
(a) 5
(b) 6
(c) 7
(d) 10
Ans: (b)

• Key concept: Common Idioms and their meanings • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below. Common Idioms and their meanings

• Key concept: 10 June - This Day in History • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

This Day in History on 10 June

The historical events hold a lot of value for aspirants who are sitting for UPSC competitive exams including the IAS Exam.

On this page, we will list all historical events that occurred on 10 June. The students can refer to them while preparing for all competitive exams and banking exams.

Important Days

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Important Events

1246: Allauddin Masood Shah, Sultan of Dehli, was thrown off the throne.

1830: Sunday introduced as a weekly holiday.

1854: The very first batch of students of the United States Naval Academy graduated.

1891: Gandhiji called to the Bar.

1924: Assassination of Italian socialist leader Giacomo Matteotti.

1940: World War II – Norway surrendered to Germany.

1942: 77 Mountain Brigade was raised at Sagar, Madhya Pradesh.

1944: World War II – Six hundred forty-two men, women, and children massacred at Oradour-Sur-Glane, France.

1946: Gandhiji refused to enthuse over allied victory as it was not a ""victory of truth over false-hoo

1966: The famous airplanes, MIG, were designed for the first time in India at Ozar Airport of Nashik.

1972: Elvis Presley recorded his live album at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

1977: One of the first home computers, Apple II was made available in the market for sale.

1984: Top army commander killed in Bihar; Sikh troops desert unit.

1997: Three Indians - Kumaramangalam Birla, Ratan Tata and Dhirubhai Ambani - figure in the list of Asia's top 100 super rich.

1997: 18 persons were killed and 10 wounded by suspected National Liberation Front of Tripura militants at Thalchhara near Agartala.

1999: Ustad Zakir Hussain was selected for the prestigious National Heritage Award in the United States.

2003: Spirit, one of the two rovers of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rover Mission was launched.

Birthday / Anniversary

1213: Fakhr al-Din Ibrahim Iraqi, Persian Sufi master, poet, and writer.

1832: Edwin Arnold, English writer (Light of India), was born.

1833: Azad Muhammad Jussain, the Urdu poet, and educationalist was born.

1888: Balraj Bhalla, revolutionary, was born.

1900: Jayantnath Chaudhary, the former General of Indian Army General, was born.

1908: Mary Clubwala Jadhav, the politician and social worker, was born.

1928: Papan Ramchand Panjabi, cricket test umpire for 7 tests from 1978-81, was born in Mumbai.

1938: Rahul Bajaj, an Indian billionaire businessman, and philanthropist.

1938: Vasanti N. Bhat-Nayak, Indian mathematician and academic

1955: Prakash Padukone, a former Indian badminton player.

1960: Nandamuri Balakrishna, an Indian film actor and politician.

1972: Sundar Pichai, an Indian-American business executive. He is the chief executive officer of Alphabet Inc. and its subsidiary Google.

1977: Mika Singh, an Indian singer, and performer.

Death / Death Anniversary

1836: André-Marie Ampère, a French physicist and mathematician.

1957: Bhai Vir Singh, great Punjabi poet, novelist, social reformer, musician, humanitarian and Padma Bhushan awardee, died.

1959: Tyagmurti Goswami Ganeshdutt, the social worker, died near Hardwar.

1966: MIG aeroplanes were designed at Nashik.

1976: Adolph Zukor, one of the three founders of Paramount Pictures.

1987: Jeevan, the famous Hindi film actor, died.

2006: Gulabdas Broker, a Gujarati language author from India.

Further Reading

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• Key concept: 123 useful English Phrases
• Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams.
• Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

Expression 1: as easy as pie means “very easy” (same as “a piece of cake”)
Example: He said it is a difficult problem, but I don’t agree. It seems as easy as pie to me!
Expression 2: be sick and tired of means “I hate” (also “can’t stand”)
Example: I’m sick and tired of doing nothing but work. Let’s go out tonight and have fun.
Expression 3: bend over backward means “try very hard” (maybe too much!)
Example: He bent over backward to please his new wife, but she never seemed satisfied.
Expression 4: bite off more than one can chew means “take responsibility for more than one can manage”
Example: John is so far behind in his studies. Besides classes, he plays sports and works at a part-time job. It seems he has bitten off more than he can chew.
Expression 5: broke means “to have no money”
Example: I have to borrow some money from my Dad. Right now, I’m broke.
Expression 6: change one’s mind means “decide to do something different from what had been decided earlier”
Example: I was planning to work late tonight, but I changed my mind. I’ll do extra work on the weekend instead.
Expression 7: Cut it out! means “stop doing something bad”
Example: That noise is really annoying. Cut it out!
Expression 8: drop someone a line means “send a letter or email to someone”
Example: It was good to meet you and I hope we can see each other again. Drop me a line when you have time.
Expression 9: figure something out means “come to understand a problem”
Example: I don’t understand how to do this problem. Take a look at it. Maybe you can figure it out.
Expression 10: fill in for someone means “do their work while they are away”
Example: While I was away from the store, my brother filled in for me.
Expression 11: in ages means “for a very long time”
Example: Have you seen Joe recently? I haven’t seen him in ages.
Expression 12: give someone a hand means “help”
Example: I want to move this desk to the next room. Can you give me a hand?
Expression 13: hit the hay means “go to bed” (also “hit the sack”)
Example: It’s after 12 o’clock. I think it’s time to hit the hay.
Expression 14: in the black means “the business is making money, it is profitable”
Example: Our business is really improving. We’ve been in the black all year.
Expression 15: in the red means “the business is losing money, it is unprofitable”
Example: Business is really going poorly these days. We’ve been in the red for the past three months.
Expression 16: in the nick of time means “not too late, but very close!”
Example: I got to the drugstore just in the nick of time. It’s a good thing because I really need this medicine!
Expression 17: keep one’s chin up means “remain brave and keep on trying”
Example: I know things have been difficult for you recently, but keep your chin up. It will get better soon.
Expression 18: know something like the back of your hand means “know something very, very well”
Example: If you get lost, just ask me for directions. I know this part of town like the back of my hand
Expression 19: once in a while means “sometimes, not very often”
Example: Have you been to the new movie theater? No, only see movies once in a while. I usually stay home and watch TV.
Expression 20: sharp means “exactly at that time”
Example: I’ll meet you at 9 o’clock sharp. If you’re late, we’ll be in trouble!
Expression 21: sleep on it means “think about something before making a decision”
Example: That sounds like a good deal, but I’d like to sleep on it before I give you my final decision.
Expression 22: take it easy means “relax”
Example: I don’t have any special plans for the summer. I think I’ll just take it easy.
Expression 23: to get the ball rolling means “start something, especially something big”
Example: We need to get this project started as soon as possible. I’m hoping you will help me get the ball rolling.
Expression 24: up to the minute means “the most recent information”
Example: I wish I knew more about what is happening in the capital city. We need more up to the minute news.
Expression 25: twenty-four/seven means “every minute of every day, all the time”
Example: You can access our web site 24/7. It’s very convenient!
Expression 26: about to (do something):

• to be on the point of doing something - I was about to leave when the phone rang.

Expression 27: according to (someone or something)

• as said or told by someone, in agreement with something, in the order of something, in proportion to something
• According to our teacher, there will be no class next week. We did everything according to the terms of our agreement.

Expression 28: account for (something)

• to provide an explanation or answer for something
• The bad weather accounts for the fact that few people came to the meeting.

Expression 29: after all

• considering the fact that something happened, something that is usually assumed “You don’t need to phone him. After all, he never phones you.”

Expression 30: all of a sudden

• suddenly, without advance warning All of a sudden it became cloudy and began to rain.

Expression 31: as a matter of fact

• actually “As a matter of fact, we have been to the history museum many times.” learn

Expression 32: as far as

• to the extent or degree of something As far as I know the movie will start in a few minutes.

Expression 33: as for

• with regard to, concerning “As for me, I think that I will return home now.”

Expression 34: as if

• in the same way that something would be, that

The drink tastes as if it were made with orange juice. It seemed as if the whole town came to the concert.
Expression 35: as long as

• provided that, on condition that “As long as you promise to be careful you can borrow my car.”

Expression 36: as soon as

• just after something, when I phoned my friend as soon as I finished dinner.

Expression 37: as to

• with regard to, according to

“As to your question, I will answer it tomorrow.” The players were put into groups as to their ability
Expression 38: as well

• in addition, also, to I plan to take a computer course this summer as well.

Expression 39: as well as

• in addition to “Please bring your swimming suit as well as your towel.”

Expression 40: back and forth

• backward and forwards, first one way and then the other way The argument went back and forth before the judge made a decision.

Expression 41: better off

• to be in a better situation than before My friend would be better off if he sold his old car and bought a new one.

Expression 42: break down (something)

• to divide something into parts, to separate something into simpler substances

We tried to break down the problem for further study. The sugar began to break down soon after it was swallowed.
Expression 43: break up

• to separate, to divide into groups or pieces, to put an end to something

Nobody wanted to break up their groups. We usually break up into small groups during our class.
Expression 44: by the way

• incidentally “By the way, could you please bring your laptop computer tomorrow.”

Expression 45: carry out (something)

• to put something into action, to accomplish something, to do something The scientist wanted to carry out several experiments before discussing the new medicine.

Expression 46: come on!

• please, hurry, go faster

“Come on, I only have a few minutes before I must go.” “Come on, stop doing that.”
Expression 47: come up

• to happen unexpectedly I will not be able to go to the party if something else comes up. come up with (something)
• to produce or find a thought/idea/answer I tried to come up with a name for the new magazine.

Expression 48: deal with (something)

• to be concerned with something, to take action about something We will deal with the boxes tomorrow.

Expression 49: end up (doing something or going somewhere)

• to do something that one had not planned to do, to go somewhere one had not planned to go

We ended up going to a restaurant after the movie last night.
Expression 50: figure out (someone or something)

• to try to understand someone or something, to solve something I finally figured out how to use the new DVD player.

Expression 51: fill in (something)

• to write words in blank spaces “Please fill in this form and give it to the receptionist.” find out (something)
• to learn or discover something My mother is angry at me because she found out that I had quit my French class.

Expression 52: first of all

• the very first thing, First of all, we prepared the garden and then we planted the seeds.

Expression 53: for good

• permanently The city will close the public swimming pool for good next week.

Expression 54: for sure

• without doubt, certainly, surely “I will go to the movie with you for sure next week.”

Expression 55: get back to (something)

• to return to something I was happy to get back to my work after my holiday.

Expression 56: get into (something)

• to become interested or involved in something

I do not want to get into an argument with my friend. We will get into the details of the plan tomorrow.
Expression 57: get into (somewhere)

• to enter somewhere

My friend wants to get into a good university. I bumped my head as I was getting into the car.
Expression 58: get out of (somewhere)

• to leave somewhere, to escape from somewhere I want to hurry and get out of my house.

Expression 59: get rid of (something)

• to give or throw something away, to sell or destroy something, to make a cold or fever disappear

I bought a new television set so I want to get rid of the old one.
Expression 60: get through (something)

• to complete something, to finish something

My friend is having trouble getting through her final exams. I have much reading that I must get through before tomorrow.
Expression 61: go ahead

• to begin to do something “Lets go ahead and start now. We cant wait any longer.”

Expression 62: go on

• to continue The game will probably go on for an hour after we leave

Expression 63: go over (something)

• to examine or review something

The accountant will go over the books tomorrow. We plan to go over that question tomorrow.
Expression 64: go through (something)

• to discuss something, to look at something, to do something The teacher decided to go through the exercise before the test.

Expression 65: go with (something)

• to choose one thing rather than another We decided to go with the small rental car rather than the large one.

Expression 66: hang out (somewhere/with someone)

• to spend one`s time with no great purpose, to spend leisure time with friends

Recently my friend has been hanging out with a group of people who are not a good influence on him.
Expression 67: have (something) to do with (something)

• to be about something, to be on the subject of something, to be related to something

“The book has something to do with cooking but I am not sure if you will like it.” That problem has nothing to do with me.
Expression 68: hold on

• to wait a minute, to stop, to wait and not hang up the phone “Please hold on for a minute while I lock the window.”

Expression 69: in a way

• to a certain extent, a little, somewhat In a way I want to go to the new restaurant but in a way I don`t really care.

Expression 70: in case

• if, if something should happen I will take my umbrella in case it rains.

Expression 71: in common

• shared together or equally, in use or ownership by all I had nothing in common with the other members of the class.

Expression 72: in detail

• giving all the details, item by item The saleswoman explained about the new product in detail.

Expression 73: in effect

• for practical purposes, basically, The man’s silence was in effect a way of disagreeing with the other people in the meeting.

Expression 74: in fact

• actually, the truth is The man has been to China before. In fact, he has been there three times.

Expression 75: in favor of (someone or something)

• to approve or support someone or something

Everybody is in favor of the new police chief. My company is not in favor of changing our holiday schedule.
Expression 76: in general

• in most situations or circumstances In general, most of the people in our apartment are happy with the new manager.

Expression 77: in order to

• for the purpose of They have decided to close down the school for the summer in order to do some major repairs.

Expression 78: in other words

• in a different (usually more direct) way

“In other words, if you do not finish the assignment by Wednesday you will not pass the course.”
Expression 79: in place

• in the proper place or location Everything in the room was in place when we arrived for the meeting.

Expression 80: in some ways

• in some unspecified way or manner, by some unspecified means In some ways I know what my friend means but in some ways I do not.

Expression 81: in terms of (something)

• with regard to something

In terms of our agreement with the other company we were not allowed to sell the products online.
Expression 82: in time

• early enough I did not come home in time to meet my cousin.

Expression 83: keep (someone or something) in mind

• to remember and think about someone or something I told my co-workers to keep the new starting time for work in mind.

Expression 84: kind of

• somewhat, more or less, moderately I was kind of tired when I arrived home last night.

Expression 85: look for (something)

• to try to find something, to hunt/search for something My friend has been looking for her credit card all morning but she can`t find it.

Expression 86: look up (something)

• to search for something in a dictionary or other book

I will look up my friend’s name in the telephone book. I looked up the word in the dictionary
Expression 87: make a difference

• to cause a change in a situation It does not make a difference whether our boss comes to the meeting or not.

Expression 88: make sense

• to seem reasonable His new proposal really does make sense.

Expression 89: make sure

• to make certain, to establish something without a doubt I want to make sure that my friend is going to meet me tomorrow.

Expression 90: more or less

• somewhat, to some extent I more or less have decided to study business next year.

Expression 91: no matter

• regardless No matter how hard that I try, my piano teacher is never satisfied.

Expression 92: not at all

• certainly not I am not at all happy with my new computer.

Expression 93: of course

• certainly, definitely, naturally “Of course you can use my car if you want to.”

Expression 94: on the other hand

• however, in contrast, looking at the opposite side of a matter

He is very intelligent but on the other hand, he is very lazy and always gets low marks at school.
Expression 95: on time

• at the scheduled time, exactly at the correct time, punctually Our train arrived exactly on time.

Expression 96: once again

• again, one more time, once more I tried once again to phone my boss at his home .

Expression 97: open to (something)

• to be agreeable to learn or hear about new ideas or suggestions Most members of the class were open to the teacher’s ideas.

Expression 98: pick up (something)

• to get or receive something

I will pick up my dry cleaning tomorrow. I picked up a copy of the newspaper at the station.
Expression 99: point out (someone or something)

• to explain or call attention to someone or something My teacher was very kind when she pointed out the mistakes that I had made.

Expression 100: put out (something)

• to produce or make something (a product/brochure/report/CD/movie/paper) The company puts out a newsletter every month for the employees.

Expression 101: regardless of (something)

• without considering or thinking about something, without regard to something Regardless of the weather we are going to go fishing tomorrow morning.

Expression 102: right away

• immediately “I forgot to bring my book but I will go home and get it right away.”

Expression 103: rule out (someone or something)

• to decide against or eliminate someone or something

The police ruled out the man as a possible bank robber. We decided to rule out Monday as the day to have our meeting.
Expression 104: run into (something – a fact/trouble/problems/difficulty)

• to experience something, to encounter something

The mechanic ran into trouble when he was fixing my car. I ran into some interesting facts when I was researching my essay.
Expression 105: set up (something)

• to establish something, to provide the money for something

The newspaper company provided the money to set up the new travel magazine. The company set up a unique situation to test the new product.
Expression 106: show up

• to appear, to arrive, to be present “What time did your friend show up for the party?”

Expression 107: so far

• until now So far no one has entered the speech contest at the television station.

Expression 108: so to speak

• as one might or could say, this is one way to say something

We had a good time at the restaurant, so to speak, although the service was not very good.
Expression 109: sort of (something)

• to be almost something, to be similar to something, to be not quite something

“Did you finish cleaning the kitchen?” “Sort of, but not really.”
Expression 110: stick with (something)

• to continue doing something, to not quit something My brother has been able to stick with his trumpet lessons since he was a child.

Expression 111: take advantage of (someone or something)

• to use someone or something for one’s own benefit We took advantage of the beautiful weather and went to the beach.

Expression 112: take care of (someone or something)

• to look after or give attention to someone or something You should take care of your health or you will become sick.

Expression 113: take out (something)

• to remove something from somewhere, to extract something

The teacher told us to take out our books. I took out some onions from the refrigerator.
Expression 114: take over (something)

• to take control of something, to take command of something The large company wants to take over some of the small companies in our area.

Expression 115: take place

• to happen, to occur The soccer game took place on the coldest day of the year.

Expression 116: to the extent that

• to the degree that, in so far as

I plan to provide information about the new company policy to the extent that I am familiar with it.
Expression 117: turn in (something)

• to give something to someone, to hand something to someone I arrived at school early so that I could turn in my essay.

Expression 118: turn out

• to be found or known, to prove to be true It turned out that more people came to the party than we expected.

Expression 119: up to

• until, as far as a certain point, approaching a certain point

Up to last week I had never been inside a bowling alley. There were probably up to thirty people at the meeting.
Expression 120: up to (someone) to decide/do (something)

• to be responsible to choose or decide something It is up to the company president to decide when the meeting will start.

Expression 121: used to

• accustomed to My friend is not used to living in such a big city.

Expression 122: with respect to (something)

• referring to something, concerning something I do not know what the company will do with respect to the old computer system.

Expression 123: work out (for the best)

• to end successfully I hope that everything will work out for my friend when she moves to London next week.

• Key concept: One Words Denoting • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

One Words Denoting Professions

 

One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments

One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons

One Words Denoting Marriages

One Words Denoting Time Period

 

One Words Denoting Young ones

  Other Popular one Word denoting various things:

1. One Words Denoting Persons
2. One Words Denoting Professions
3. One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments
4. One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons
5. One Words Denoting Marriages
6. One Words Denoting Time Period
7. One Words Denoting Young ones
8. Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds
9. Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders
10. Words Denoting Science & Arts
11. Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)
12. Words Denoting Places
13. Words Denoting General Objects
14. Words Denoting Persons

• Key concept: One Word Denoting Distinctive Sounds • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

One Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds

Other Popular one Word denoting various things:

1. One Words Denoting Persons
2. One Words Denoting Professions
3. One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments
4. One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons
5. One Words Denoting Marriages
6. One Words Denoting Time Period
7. One Words Denoting Young ones
8. Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds
9. Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders
10. Words Denoting Science & Arts
11. Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)
12. Words Denoting Places
13. Words Denoting General Objects
14. Words Denoting Persons

• Key concept: Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

One Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders

  Other Popular one Word denoting various things:

1. One Words Denoting Persons
2. One Words Denoting Professions
3. One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments
4. One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons
5. One Words Denoting Marriages
6. One Words Denoting Time Period
7. One Words Denoting Young ones
8. Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds
9. Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders
10. Words Denoting Science & Arts
11. Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)
12. Words Denoting Places
13. Words Denoting General Objects
14. Words Denoting Persons

• Key concept: Words Denoting Science & Arts • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

One Words Denoting Science & Arts

  Other Popular one Word denoting various things:

1. One Words Denoting Persons
2. One Words Denoting Professions
3. One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments
4. One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons
5. One Words Denoting Marriages
6. One Words Denoting Time Period
7. One Words Denoting Young ones
8. Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds
9. Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders
10. Words Denoting Science & Arts
11. Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)
12. Words Denoting Places
13. Words Denoting General Objects
14. Words Denoting Persons

• Key concept: Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things) • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

One Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)

Other Popular one Word denoting various things:

1. One Words Denoting Persons
2. One Words Denoting Professions
3. One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments
4. One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons
5. One Words Denoting Marriages
6. One Words Denoting Time Period
7. One Words Denoting Young ones
8. Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds
9. Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders
10. Words Denoting Science & Arts
11. Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)
12. Words Denoting Places
13. Words Denoting General Objects
14. Words Denoting Persons

• Key concept: Words Denoting Places • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

One Words Denoting Places

Other Popular one Word denoting various things:

1. One Words Denoting Persons
2. One Words Denoting Professions
3. One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments
4. One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons
5. One Words Denoting Marriages
6. One Words Denoting Time Period
7. One Words Denoting Young ones
8. Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds
9. Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders
10. Words Denoting Science & Arts
11. Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)
12. Words Denoting Places
13. Words Denoting General Objects
14. Words Denoting Persons

• Key concept: Words Denoting General Objects • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below.

One Word Denoting General Objects

Other Popular one Word denoting various things:

1. One Words Denoting Persons
2. One Words Denoting Professions
3. One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments
4. One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons
5. One Words Denoting Marriages
6. One Words Denoting Time Period
7. One Words Denoting Young ones
8. Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds
9. Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders
10. Words Denoting Science & Arts
11. Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)
12. Words Denoting Places
13. Words Denoting General Objects
14. Words Denoting Persons

• Key concept: Words Denoting Persons • Essential for UPSC CSE Prelims, State PSCs, SSC CGL & Railway exams. • Comprehensive analytical coverage and factual pointers provided below. In this article one word substitutions for one words that denote specific persons has been detailed below.

Words Denoting Persons

  Other Popular one Word denoting various things:

1. One Words Denoting Persons
2. One Words Denoting Professions
3. One Words Denoting Kinds of Governments
4. One Words Denoting Killings / Deaths of Persons
5. One Words Denoting Marriages
6. One Words Denoting Time Period
7. One Words Denoting Young ones
8. Words Denoting Distinctive Sounds
9. Words Denoting Phobias / Mental Disorders
10. Words Denoting Science & Arts
11. Words Denoting Groups (People, Animals, Birds & Things)
12. Words Denoting Places
13. Words Denoting General Objects
14. Words Denoting Persons