1.    With the reference to the benefits of PIO (Person of Indian Origin) Card Holder, consider the following statements
1.    PIO card holders do not require a visa to visit India for a period of 15 years from the date of issue of the PIO card.
2.    PIOs do enjoy employment rights in Government of India services.
3.    They can hold any constitutional office in the Government of India.
Select the incorrect answer using the codes given below:
(a)    1 and 2    (b)    2 and 3
(c)    Only 1        (d)    1, 2 and 3

2.    Consider the following sentences with reference to the ‘Tiger Express train’.
1.    It is one of the most innovative tourism products ever launched by Indian Railways.
2.    It will take the guests onboard to the Bandhavgarh and Kanha National Parks in Uttar Pradesh.
3.    It is operated by Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
Which of the above sentence(s) is/are true?
(a)    Only 1        (b)    1 and 2
(c)    1 and 3    (d)    1, 2 and 3

3.    The governing council of NITI Ayog comprises of
1.    Chief ministers of all states
2.    Chief Ministers of all UTs with legislatures.
3.    Lt. governors of other UTs (without legislatures)
4.    Ex officio members of NITI Ayog.
Code:
(a)    1, 2 and 3    (b)    1, 2 and 4
(c)    2, 3 and 4    (d)    All of the above

4.    What are the consequences of the proclamation of a Financial Emergency?
1.    The executive authority of the Centre extends to directing any state to observe such canons of financial propriety as are specified by it.
2.    The President may issue a direction that all money bills or other financial bills will be reserved for the consideration of the President after they are passed by the legislature of the state.
3.    The President may issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of all the judges of the high court.
Code:
(a)    1 and 3    (b)    2 and 3
(c)    1 and 2    (d)    1, 2 and 3

5.    Consider the following statements about government of India Act (GOI) 1858.
1.    It transferred the powers from British crown to east India Company.
2.    It also created office of secretary of state.
3.    Council of India was created by this Act.
Which of the following statement/statements given above is/are INCORRECT?
(a)    1 Only        (b)    2 and 3
(c)    3 Only        (d)    2 only

Answer:

1 b
2 c
3 d
4 d
5 a