HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q55
If the post of the Vice-President of India is vacant at the time of resignation or demise of the President of India, who among the following assumes the charge…
(A) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
(B) Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
(C) Seniormost Governor
(D) Chief Justice of India
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q56
The Governor has the power to impose Governor’s rule in the State of:
(A) Tripura
(B) Nagaland
(C) Mizoram
(D) Jammu and Kashmir
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q57
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Former Speaker – Political Party
(A) P.A. Sangma – Congress
(B) G.H.C. Balayogi – Telugu Desam Party
(C) Manohar Joshi – BJP
(D) Somnath Chatterjee – CPI (M)
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q58
Which of the following statements is not correct about a judge of a High Court?
(A) A judge of a High Court is appointed by the President of India
(B) He holds office during the pleasure of the President
(C) He can be transferred to any other High Court
(D) He can be removed for proved misbehaviour or incapacity
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q59
The Public Accounts Committee presents its report to:
(A) The President of India
(B) The Finance Minister
(C) The Parliamentary Affairs Minister
(D) The Parliament
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q60
Under the Constitution of India, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in:
(A) The District Courts
(B) The High Courts only
(C) The Supreme Court only
(D) Both the High Courts and the Supreme Court
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q61
In which part of the Indian Constitution has the provision for Panchayats been made?
(A) Part IX
(B) Part IV
(C) Part III
(D) Part XA
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q62
When an advance grant is made by Parliament, pending the regular passage of the budget, it is called:
(A) Vote on credit
(B) Token grant
(C) Supplementary grant
(D) Vote on account
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q63
Under the Constitution of India Education as a subject of legislation is included in:
(A) The Union List
(B) The State List
(C) The Concurrent List
(D) The Residuary Powers
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q64
Which one of the following is no longer a source of income of urban local bodies in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh?
(A) House Tax
(B) Toll Tax
(C) Fee
(D) Octroi
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q65
The Tenth Schedule added to the Constitution of India by the 52nd Amendment relates to:
(A) Anti-defection law
(B) Land Reforms
(C) Panchayati Raj
(D) Languages
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q66
Match List I (Constitutional provision) with List II (Source of Borrowing): (1) Privileges of Parliament (2) Residuary Powers (3) Directive Principles (4) Judicial Review
(A) (3) (1) (2) (4)
(B) …
(C) …
(D) …
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2011 Prelims Question Paper – Q85
Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties listed in the Constitution (Article 51A)? (i) Protect and improve the natural environment. (ii) Develop the scientific temper. (iii) Promote harmony… (iv) To pay taxes honestly…
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(B) (i) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(D) All of the above
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Answer: A
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