OPSC: Paper-I (iv). Indian Polity and Governance-Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

Which two of the following statements are not correct? (i) National Investigation Agency is the primary counter-terrorist task force in India. (ii) It was established on November 30, 2006. (iii) It does take permission from the respective States to investigate. (iv) It has it's branches in Lucknow and Kolkata.

Which of the following is a part of the Constitution of India ? (i) Relations between the Union and the States (ii) Finance, property, contracts and suits (iii) Trade, commerce and intercourse within India (iv) Fundamental Rights

Which of the regional political parties was first able to form a Government in one of the states of India ?

Which of the following language is not included in the Eight Schedule of the Indian Constitution ?

Which of the following statement/s is / are correct in respect of Parliamentary form of Government in India ? (i) This system is founded on the notion of collaboration and co-ordination between Legislature and Executive. (ii) India borrowed Parliamentary form of Government from Britain. (iii) This type of Government can also be formed without political parties. (iv) In this form of Government the Head of the State is Prime Minister.

Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of Public Accounts Committee of Parliament ? (i) This committe was first mentioned in Minto-Morley Reforms. (ii) This committee is constituted under Rule 308 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. (iii) This committee is constituted for every two years. (iv) It restricts any minister for being elected as a member of it.

Which of the following features of Indian Constitution are not borrowed from South Africa ? (i) Election of the members of Rajya Sabha (ii) Amendment of the Constitution (iii) Concept of 'Procedure established by Law' (iv) Centre appoints the Governors at the States

In respect of Rajya Sabha which of the following statement/s is / are correct ? (i) Like Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha is also subjected to dissolution. (ii) Rajya Sabha has equal footing in legislation with the Lok Sabha including in the area of supply. (iii) The Vice-President of India is elected by the members of Legislative Assemblies of States / UTs. (iv) The nominated members of Rajya Sabha are part of Electoral College for Election of Vice-President.

Which of the following statement/s is / are correct in respect of Impeachment of Indian President ? (i) The President of India is to be impeached for violation of the Constitution. (ii) The charges against the President shall be preferred by Lok Sabha only. (iii) Rajya Sabha only shall investigate the charges against President. (iv) There is no provision of impeachment of President of India in Indian Constitution.

Consider the following statements in respect of Collegium system in Judiciary : (i) It is the system of appointments and transfer of Judges. (ii) This system has come through an Act of Parliament. (iii) The Supreme Court Collegium is comprising of Chief Justice of India and 8 other senior most Judges. (iv) As for as Chief Justice of India is concerned the outgoing Chief Justice of India recommends his successor. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Which of the following statement/s is / are correct ? (i) Part X of Indian Constitution deals with Scheduled and Tribal areas. (ii) This Part contains Art. 220 to Art. 224. (iii) This Part deals with formation of autonomous state comprising of certain tribal areas in Assam. (iv) Assam also comes under Fifth Schedule of Indian Constitution.

Which of the following statement/s is / are correct in respect of National Institution for Transforming India ? (i) It serves as the Apex Public Policy Think Tank of Government of India. (ii) It's predecessor adopted Bottom Up approach. (iii) It's parent ministry is Ministry of Planning. (iv) It strives to promote co-operative federalism.

Which of the following taxes are levied and collected by Union but assigned to States ? (i) Corporation tax (ii) Excise duty on tobacco (iii) Duties in respect of succession to property other than Agriculture land (iv) Stamp duties on Bills of Exchange

Consider the following statements : The Fundamental Duties : (i) Are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens (ii) Are not enforceable through courts. (iii) Are added to the Constitution through 44th Amendment of Constitution. (iv) The Eleventh Fundamental Duty was added to Part IV-A of Constitution by 42nd Amendment. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Consider the following statements : In the Constitution of India : (i) Bankruptcy and Insolvency are in Union List. (ii) Trust and Trustees are in State List. (iii) Social Security is in Concurrent List. (iv) Capitation taxes is in State List.

Consider the following statements in respect of Welfare State : A Welfare State is one which : (i) Promotes political wellbeing of it's citizens. (ii) Protects social wellbeing of it's electorate. (iii) Is based on the principle of equal opportunity. (iv) Promotes equal distribution of wealth. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Consider the following statements in respect of Fundamental Rights during times of Emergencies : During the times of emergencies : (i) The enforcement of all Fundamental Rights may be suspended. (ii) There is provision for moving to court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. (iii) Right to Protection in respect of conviction for offences cannot be suspended. (iv) Right to Protection of Life and Personal Property cannot be suspended. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Which of the following statement/s is / are not correct in respect of Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha ? (i) It's objective is to draw the attention of the House to a recent matter of urgent public importance. (ii) It requires proper and Seven days prior notice given to the Chair. (iii) It will not interrupt the normal business of the House. (iv) It pinpoints the failure of the Government in the performance of it's duties in accordance with Constitution and Laws. (v) It is mandatory on the part of the Chair to permit the Motion.

Consider the following statements in respect of Anti-defection Law in India ? (i) Political Parties got Constitutional recognition by 52nd Constitutional Amendment. (ii) Anti-defection Law came into effect on March 18, 1985. (iii) The decision of the Speaker in disqualifying an elected member is subject to judicial review. (iv) Anti-defection law comes in action if there is split in the Political Party. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Consider the following statements in respect of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India : (i) Every Panchayati has right to receive grant-in-aid from the State Fund on the recommendation made by NITI Aayog. (ii) The assigned / shared revenues are one which is collected by State Government but shared / transferred to local bodies. (iii) State Finance Commission recommends transfer of financial resources from Centre to the States. (iv) The State Finance Commission created under Article 243 (I) reviews the financial position of Panchayats and Municipalities. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Consider the following statements in respect of Ashok Mehta Committee on Panchayati Raj System in India. This Committee recommended : (i) Replacement of the then three-tier system by a two-tier system (ii) Setting up of Peace Committees at each District level to resolve non-secular issues (iii) Supremacy of elected bodies through devolution of powers (iv) Non-participation of political in Panchayati elections Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Consider the following statements in respect of Pressure Groups : These groups act as Interest Groups and : (i) Can influence the government regarding their particular interests. (ii) The policies pursued by these groups will provide common benefits to society. (iii) In order to influence the government they require number of members. (iv) State Centred Theory assumes that these groups do not have enough popular support. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Consider the following statements in respect of Game Theory of Policy Evaluation : The basic concepts of Game Theory model are : (i) Players in a game can be people, governments or institutions. (ii) Strategies are selected by players without anticipating the moves of other players. (iii) Players have different preferences among the possible outcomes. (iv) Payoffs are often used to represent the value of these outcomes to different players. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?

Consider the following statements in respect of Incremental Model of Policy Formulation : (i) The concept of incrementalism policy formulation is put forwarded by Robert Dahl. (ii) The disjointed policy making depicts policy making as a process of muddling through. (iii) The synoptic model of policy formulation acknowledges man's limited problem solving capacities. (iv) Disjointed incrementalism explains governmental decision making. (v) Logical incrementalism explains strategy formulation in large and complex business organisations. Which of the above statement/s is / are correct ?