1.    Which of the given statements are correct?
1.    The President of India has the power to dissolve the lower house of Parliament.
2.    The speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to summon a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament in case of a deadlock between them.
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(a)    Only 1
(b)    Only 2
(c)    Both 1 and 2
(d)    None of the above

2.    Consider the following statements with regard to the powers enjoined by the Governor of a State:
1.    He appoints the chairman and members of the state public service commission.
2.    He appoints the advocate general of a state and determines his remuneration.
3.    The advocate general holds office during the pleasure of the governor.
Which of these are correct?
(a)    1 and 2
(b)    2 and 3
(c)    1 and 3
(d)    1, 2 and 3

3.    Consider the following statements regarding the appointment of Prime Minister:
1.    President has the discretion to appoint anyone as the Prime minister from the largest party or coalition when no party has clear majority in the Lok Sabha.
2.    A person who is not a member of either house of the Parliament can be appointed as a Prime Minister.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?
(a)    Only 1
(b)    Only 2
(c)    Both 1 and 2
(d)    None of the above

4.    Consider the following sentences with reference to the ‘One Employee-One Account’ initiative.
1.    It is a special Mission consolidation drive for the members of the EPFO.
2.    It was launched by the finance ministry.
Which of the above sentence(s) is/are true?
(a)    Only 1
(b)    Only 2
(c)    Both 1 and 2
(d)    None of the above

5.    Which was the first state to establish Panchayati Raj in India?
(a)    Andhra Pradesh
(b)    Karnataka
(c)    Maharashtra
(d)    None of the above

Answer:

1 a
2 d
3 c
4 a
5 d