राज्यसेवा पूर्व परीक्षा २०१३ - Paper 1

Which one of the following states, is the first to scrap the "SEZ" policy in India ?

What is the main jurisdiction of the High Court ?

(a) Original jurisdiction 

(b) Appellate jurisdiction

(c) Supervisory jurisdiction

(d) Advisory jurisdiction 

Which one of the following extraordinary powers, the Indian Constitution provides to the Centre to deal with an emergency arising out war, external aggression or armed rebellion ? Select the correct answer using the following codes.

(a) Centre can modify the provisions relating to the distribution of revenue between the Centre and the states.

(b) Centre can give directions to any state as to the manner in which its executive powers
are to be exercised.

(c) Parliament can make laws with respect to any matter enumerated in the State List. 

(d) Centre can order the reduction of salaries of state employees, including the judges of High Court.

Fill in the blank appropriately.

A trap laid for apprehending a Govt. employee faking bribe used phenophthelein powder coated currency notes. A solution of sodium carbonate sprinkled on the notes must turn________for lending proof for the crime.

Match the features of Indian Constitution with the sources borrowed from different constitutions of the world. (use correct codes) 

Oscar Pistorious was recently in the news. What is not true of him?

(a) He is known as Olympic "Blade Runner".

(b) He shot dead his beloved on a Vatentinc day.

(c) He participated in London Olympics and won awards at Para Olympic Competitions.

(d) He is a runner from the United Kingdoms.

(e) He was born without bones in his lower legs and runs with carbon fibre race blades. 

(f) He claims that he killed his beloved thinking her to be a burglar however it is charged that the murder is a predetermined plot.

What are the 5 most populous cities of India in the decreasing order of their population as per 2011 Census ?Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad 

The Chief Minister of a state can be removed if :

(a) a resolution is passed by 2/3rd members of the Legislative Council or the Rajya Sabha.

(b) in the opinion of the Governor, there is a breakdown of the constitutional machinery in the state,

(c) a no - confidence motion is passed by the Legislative Assembly.

(d) a no-confidence motion is passed by both the houses of State Legislature.

Codes :

The year 2012-2013 was not a centenary year for which Personality/institution/Movement of the following ?

According to the 73rd Amendment which of the following are optional provisions left to the state governments regarding organisation of Panchayati Institutions ?

(a) 2-3 tier structure

(b) Fixed tenure

(c) Role and scope of Gram Sabha

(d) District Planning Committees

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding no confidence motion against the office bearers in Zilla Parishad under Maharashtra Zilla Parishad Panchayat Samiti Act ?

The Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission holds office for a period of :

What are the main provisions of constitutional remedies available to Indian citizens under Indian Constitution ? Select the correct answer using the following codes :

(a) The citizens can move the courts for enforcement of their Fundamental Rights.

(b) The Supreme Court can issue necessary writs for enforcement of these rights.

(c) The Parliament can suspend the right to constitutional remedies by two-third majority, which must also be the majority of its total membership

(d) The parliament can empower the courts, other than the Supreme Court, to exercise powers for enforcement of these rights without adversely affecting the powers of the Supreme Court.

The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India resemble which of the following?

It is illegal to drink and drive in Maharashtra and one also needs a permit
(a) to buy liquor from an authorised shop.

(b) to consume liquor in a hotel or a bar.

(c) to possess it in your house. 

(d) to carry it from one place to another.

Which of the above four statements is/are incorrect?

What is not true of the Direct Cash Benefits Transfer Scheme launched by the Central Govt. ?

(a) It was launched on 1 January 2013.

(b) The pilot phase has been launched in 20 districts scaling down the number from 51. 

(c) Herein cash will be directly transferred to the Aadhaar linked bank accounts of the intended beneficiaries.

(d) It is supposed to prevent corruption and leaky distribution.

(e) On the day of the launch the hurdle in Maharashtra was stated to be inadequate number of Aadhar - linked accounts.

Which one of the following statements is correct, regarding the International Monetary Fund ?

Consider the following statements : 

(a) India was the first country to recognize the people's Republic of China on 1st January, 1950.

(b) India objected to China's permanent membership in the Security Council of UN.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

If an election to the post of the President of India is set aside by the Supreme Court then the orders made by the incumbent until then:

Consider the following statements :

(a) Nalinis death penalty for Rajiv Gandhi's assassination was commuted to life imprisonment on the basis of a recommendation of the state cabinet and an appeal by the Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi.

(b) Justice KT. Thomas who headed the Supreme Court bench that confirmed the death rap now feels that it would be incorrect to hang the remaining three sentenced to death for Rajiv Gandhi's assassination as the antecedents, nature and character of the acused were not considered before.