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Academic Year: 2023-2024
Date & Time: 26th February 2024, 11:00 am
Duration: 2h
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- The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
- Attempt all questions from Part I (Compulsory).
- A total of five questions are to be attempted from Part II, two out of three questions from Section A, and three out of five questions from Section B.
- The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
The salaries and allowances of the ministers are decided by the ______.
Parliament
Finance Minister
President
Prime Minister
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
Civil Cases : Court of District Judge :: Criminal Cases : ______
Revenue Court
Family Court
Sessions Court
Commissioner's Court
Chapter: [0.05] The High Courts and Subordinate Courts
The Lok Adalat has many advantages. Which of the following statements about the advantages of the Lok Adalat is best described in the picture given above?
It is inexpensive.
It is organised in various parts of the country.
It works in the spirit of compromise.
It reduces the burden of the higher courts.
Chapter: [0.05] The High Courts and Subordinate Courts
Given below are details of Indian citizens. Select the ones who are eligible for appointment as a High Court Judge:
| Candidate | Age | Details |
| P | 65 | Is a distinguished jurist |
| Q | 61 | Has been a High Court Advocate for 10 years |
| R | 67 | Has been a High Court Advocate for 5 years |
| S | 56 | Has held a judicial office for at least 10 years |
P and R
Q and S
R and P
Q and R
Chapter: [0.05] The High Courts and Subordinate Courts
The strength of the house is 550. On a particular day, 50 members are present. The speaker decides to adjourn the house. Identify the MOST LIKELY reason for the adjournment.
Disorder in the house
Lack of quorum
Breach of privilege
Contempt of the House
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
During a hung assembly when no party gets the majority, the President appoints the Prime Minister. What power is the President exercising?
Legislative
Executive
Discretionary
Judicial
Chapter: [0.02] The President and The Vice-President
Read the two statements given below and select the option that shows the correct relationship between (A) and (R):
Assertion (A): Forward Bloc had the objective of abolishing Zamindari System.
Reason (R): Subhash Chandra Bose wanted to establish a socialist state.
A is true but R is false.
R is the reason for A.
Both A and R are false.
Only R is true, A is false.
Chapter: [0.08] Forward Bloc and The INA
The ______ aimed to introduce equality between British and Indian Judges.
Vernacular Press Act
Gagging Act
Indian Universities Act
Ilbert Bill
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
The Rowlatt Act was called the Black Act because the Indians ______.
could not possess any arms
could not export any goods
could be arrested without a warrant
could be sent overseas on duty
Chapter: [0.06] Mahatma Gandhi and the National Movement
Who organised the Grand Delhi Durbar?
Lord Curzon
Lord Canning
Lord Lytton
Lord Dalhousie
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
Tina is inspired by the methods of the Early Nationalists and wants to follow them. She notices that the road leading to her school is damaged and has many potholes. Which of the following methods is she MOST LIKELY to follow to solve this problem?
Boycott the civic authorities
Gather a group of students and protest
Write a petition to the authorities highlighting the problem
Block the entrance to the road
Chapter: [0.03] First Phase of the Indian National Movement
Given below are the objectives of the Indian National Army. Identify the odd one out of the following:
To organise a provisional government of Free India
Total mobilisation of Indian manpower and money
Unity, faith and sacrifice
To train and organise public opinion in the country
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
Tahir is preparing to give a speech about the Sati system in India. Which of the following Indian leader's contributions MUST he mention in his speech?
Raja Rammohan Roy
W. C. Banerjee
Bipin Chandra Pal
Jyotiba Phule
Chapter: [0.02] Growth of Nationalism
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the Second World War?
Austria and Hungary became separate states
Defeat of the Axis powers
Beginning of the Cold War
Formation of the United Nations
Chapter: [0.12] The Second World War
Identify the principle of panchsheel.
Mutual non-aggression
Regulate armaments
Take action against aggressor
Recommend admission of members
Chapter: [0.15] Non-Aligned Movement
Which incident depicted in the above cartoon led to the beginning of the Second World War?
Hitler's policy of Imperialism
Hitler's attack on Poland
Hitler's annexation of Austria
Hitler's attack on Czechoslovakia
Chapter: [0.12] The Second World War
Mention any two writs issued by the High Court.
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
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Imagine you are an Indian ruler who has signed the Subsidiary Alliance. Mention any two conditions of this agreement which will affect you.
Chapter: [0.01] The First War of Independence, 1857
Mention any two causes of the Quit India Movement.
Chapter: [0.07] Quit India Movement
In which year did the Surat Split happen?
Chapter: [0.04] Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
What was the result of the Surat split?
Chapter: [0.04] Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
Mention any two common ideologies of Fascism and Nazism.
Chapter: [0.11] Rise of Dictatorships
Name the two cities of Japan which were bombed by America in the year 1945.
Chapter: [0.12] The Second World War
Read the given news carefully and answer the question that follows:
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Govt's power to promulgate, repromulgate Ordinances - why and how An Ordinance "shall have the same force and effect as an Act of Parliament". But the government is required to bring an Ordinance before Parliament for ratification - and failure to do so will lead to its lapsing "at the expiration of six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament". The Indian Express - May 25, 2023 |
Mention any two points regarding an ordinance that can be deduced from the above news.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:
The Rajya Sabha is called a Permanent House. Explain this statement.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:
Explain the composition of the Rajya Sabha.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:
Mention any two exclusive powers of the Lok Sabha.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The Union Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. With reference to the Indian Parliament answer the following question:
Mention any two powers exclusive to the Rajya Sabha.
Chapter: [0.01] The Union Parliament
The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, is the most Powerful Institution in the Indian Polity. In this context answer the following:
Distinguish between the Council of Ministers and the Cabinet.
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister aids and advises the President. In this context, answer the following question:
Who appoints the Cabinet Ministers?
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
The Cabinet holds a pivotal position in the working of the Indian Parliamentary Government. In this context discuss the following:
Any two administrative powers of the Cabinet.
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
The Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister aids and advises the President. In this context, answer the following question:
The President is the nominal head of the Indian Union. Mention any four functions of the Prime Minister with reference to the President.
Chapter: [0.03] Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and guards the Indian Constitution. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, answer the following:
What is the composition of the Supreme Court?
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
Why is the Supreme Court described as a ‘Court of Record’?
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and guards the Indian Constitution. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, answer the following:
Explain the power of Judicial Review.
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
The judiciary is the system of courts that interprets and guards the Indian Constitution. With reference to the Supreme Court of India, answer the following:
What is meant by the term 'Original Jurisdiction'?
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is the head of the entire system of judiciary. In this context, answer the following question:
Mention any three cases which come under the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
Chapter: [0.04] The Supreme Court
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The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:
Mention any three changes made in the administration with the end of the Company's Rule.
Chapter: [0.01] The First War of Independence, 1857
The Revolt of 1857 was the beginning of the independence struggle against the colonial rule of the British. With reference to the consequences of the Revolt, answer the following:
Mention any four changes made in the army after the Revolt.
Chapter: [0.01] The First War of Independence, 1857
The Indian National Movement is divided into three phases. With reference to the Second Phase of the Indian National Movement, answer the following question:
Who was responsible for the partition of Bengal?
Chapter: [0.04] Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
The Indian National Movement is divided into three phases. With reference to the Second Phase of the Indian National Movement, answer the following question:
Mention any two points to explain the perspective of the Nationalists regarding the actual motive behind the decision of partition.
Chapter: [0.04] Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
The Indian National Movement is divided into three phases. With reference to the Second Phase of the Indian National Movement, answer the following question:
What was the objective of the Assertive Nationalists?
Chapter: [0.04] Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
The Indian National Movement is divided into three phases. With reference to the Second Phase of the Indian National Movement, answer the following question:
Mention any two contributions of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Chapter: [0.04] Second Phase of the Indian National Movement
When was the All India Muslim League formed?
Chapter: [0.05] The Muslim League
Mention any three aims of the Muslim League.
Chapter: [0.05] The Muslim League
Look at the picture given and answer the following question:
Name the Viceroy who announced the plan for a smooth transfer of power.
Chapter: [0.09] Independence and Partition of India
Look at the picture given and answer the following question:
Mention any two clauses of the Mountbatten Plan with reference to the Princely States.
Chapter: [0.09] Independence and Partition of India
Write any two reasons for the acceptance of the Mountbatten Plan by the Congress.
Chapter: [0.09] Independence and Partition of India
Look at the picture given and answer the following question:
Mention any four provisions of the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
Chapter: [0.09] Independence and Partition of India
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The final act of the long-drawn-out negotiations took place at Versailles on Saturday afternoon and to-day Germany and the Allies - always with the exception of America - are at peace. Peace is a blessed word and both the word and the fact are welcome to-day. So far as Germany is concerned, there is for the present, an end of strife and at least a formal return to the decent relations of civilised states. Editorial: Peace in force (12 January 1920) The Guardian |
Mention any three causes of the World War which ended with the signing of the treaty being discussed in the passage above.
Chapter: [0.1] The First World War
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The final act of the long-drawn-out negotiations took place at Versailles on Saturday afternoon and to-day Germany and the Allies - always with the exception of America - are at peace. Peace is a blessed word and both the word and the fact are welcome to-day. So far as Germany is concerned, there is for the present, an end of strife and at least a formal return to the decent relations of civilised states. Editorial: Peace in force (12 January 1920) The Guardian |
Name the organization which was established in 1920 to maintain peace after this war.
Chapter: [0.1] The First World War
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The final act of the long-drawn-out negotiations took place at Versailles on Saturday afternoon and to-day Germany and the Allies - always with the exception of America - are at peace. Peace is a blessed word and both the word and the fact are welcome to-day. So far as Germany is concerned, there is for the present, an end of strife and at least a formal return to the decent relations of civilised states. Editorial: Peace in force (12 January 1920) The Guardian |
Mention any two objectives of the League of Nations.
Chapter: [0.1] The First World War
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The final act of the long-drawn-out negotiations took place at Versailles on Saturday afternoon and to-day Germany and the Allies - always with the exception of America - are at peace. Peace is a blessed word and both the word and the fact are welcome to-day. So far as Germany is concerned, there is for the present, an end of strife and at least a formal return to the decent relations of civilised states. Editorial: Peace in force (12 January 1920) The Guardian |
Mention any four clauses of the Treaty which affected Germany.
Chapter: [0.1] The First World War
The horror of two World Wars lead to the formation of United Nations Organisation, while the formation of the Non-Alignment Movement followed later. In this context, answer the following:
Explain any three functions of the Security Council.
Chapter: [0.13] United Nations
Both the United Nations Organisation and the Non-Aligned Movement aim to achieve international peace and security. In this context, answer the following:
Mention any three functions of the World Health Organisation.
Chapter: [0.14] Major Agencies of the United Nations
Name any two founders of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Chapter: [0.15] Non-Aligned Movement
State the three basic objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Chapter: [0.15] Non-Aligned Movement
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