Model Question Paper – 15

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Model Question Paper – 15

1. Harappa civilization center Lothal is located in

(a) Gujarat

(b) Punjab

(d) Indus

2. Who among the following was the most popular deity of ancient Vedic Aryans?

(a) Varun

(b) Vishnu

(d) Indra

3. Famous battle of 10 kings as mentioned in Rig Vedas was fought at the banks of which river ?

(a) Parushni

(b) Saraswati

(d) Asikni

4. Who among the following is considered to be the first law maker of India?

(a) Panini

(b) Manu

(d) Kapil

5. Shwetambar sect was formally edited in which of the following jain councils?

(a) Vaishali

(b) Balbhi

(d) Patliputra

6. Which of the following is believed to be the best pillar?

(a) Amaravati

(b) Bharhut

(d) Sarnath

7. Asvaghosh was contemporary to who among the following?

(a) Ashok

(b) Chandragupta H

(d) Harshvardhan

8. Jejakbhukti was the ancient name of

(a) Baghelkhand

(b) Bundelkhand

(d) Vidarbh

9. Kirti Stambh of Chittor was built during the rule of –

(a) Rana Kumbha

(b) Rana Hammir

(d) Rana Sangram Singh

10. Vrhadishwar temple of Tanjore was built during the rule of –

(a) Parantar I

(b) Rajraja I

(d) Rajadhiraj I

11. Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly ?

(a) Diwan – I – Mushtakharaj – Alauddin khilji

(b) Divan – I – Amir Kahi – Muhammad Tughlaq

(d) Divan – I- Riyasat – Balban

12. Commentator of Vedic epics, Sayan enjoyed the tutelage of –

(a) Parmar kings

(b) Satvahan kings

(d) Vakatak kings

13. Thomas Roe came to India as a British ambassador during the rule of –

(a) Akbar

(b) Aurangzeb

(d) Shahjahan

14. Shivaji signed the treaty of Purandar in 1665 with which of the following Mughal army general?

(a) Diler Khan

(b) Jay Singh

(d) Shaista Khan

15. Which of the following was the first event of independence movement of 1857?

(a) Revolt in Kanpur and Nana Saheb becoming the leader

(b) Command of Awadh by Begum Hazrat Mahal

(d) Revolt by queen of Jhansi.

16. Who was the founder of Indian Association?

(a) Bipin Chandra Pal

(b) Dadabhai Naoroji

(d) S. N. Banerjee

17. Socialist. congress party was founded in 1934 by –

(a) Jai Prakash Narayan and Jawahar Lal Nehru

(b) Jai Prakash Narayan and Acharya Narayan Dev

(d) Subhash Chandra Bose and Jawahar Lal Nehru

18. Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly ?

(a) B. R. Ambedkar – Independent Kesari

(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak – Kesari

(d) Dadabhai Nouroji – Rast Goftar

19. The constituent assembly which framed the constitution of India was formed –

(a) under Indian Independence Act

(b) Under Government of India Act 1935

(d) Under the provisions of cabinet mission

20. Which was the session of Indian National Congress in which resolution for self dependence was passed ?

(a) Belgaon session 1924

(b) Calcutta session 1928

(d) Madras session 1927

21. Match column I and column II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below

Column I – Column II

A. Simon commission 1. 1885

B. quit India movement 2. 1942

C. formation of Indian National congress 3. 1927

D. Morley Minto reforms 4. 1909

Code:

A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 4 3 2 1

(d) 1 3 2 4

22. Who among the following was the President of Indian National Congress at the arrival of cabinet Mission?

(a) Jawahar Lal Nehru

(b) J. B. Kriplani

(d) Sarojini Naidu

23. Which of the following rivers originate from Amarkantak?

(a) Damodar

(b) Mahanadi

(d) Tapti

24. Which of the following is a joint lake in two states of India ?

(a) Chilka

(b) Kolleru

(d) Pulikat

25. National Capital Region does not include –

(a) Part of Haryana

(b) Part of Punjab

(d) Part of Uttar Pradesh

26. Which of the following Indian states lies in the north of tropic of cancer ?

(a) Jharkhand

(b) Manipur

(d) Tripura

27. Maximum application of coal is in

(a) generation of energy

(b) iron and ore plants

(d) steam engines

28. Match column I and column II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below

Column I – Column II

A. Rail Coach Factory 1. Bangalore

B. Wheel and Axle plantb2. Perambur

C. Diesel Locomotive Works 3. Kapurthala

D. Integral Coach Factory 4. Varanasi

Code:

A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 4 3 2 1

(d) 3 1 4 2

29. Which of the following is most ancient hydro power production center of India?

(a) Mayurakshi

(b) Machkund

(d) Shivasanudram

30. Oil refinery of noonmati is located in –

(a) Assam

(b) Bihar

(d) West Bengal

31. Leading producer of Manganese in India is located in

(a) Karnataka

(b) Maharashtra

(d) Odisha

32. Which of the following is not located on the western coasts of India?

(a) Daman

(b) Janjira

(d) Ratnagiri

33. Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly ?

(a) Eeri Silk – Assam

(b) Munga silk – Ratnagiri

(d) Tasar silk – Karnataka

34. Which of the following places of Madhya Pradesh is famous for insecticides?

(a) Bhopal

(b) Gwalior

(d) Jabalpur

35. Kalahari dessert is located in –

(i) Botswana

(ii) Namibia

(iii) Zaire

(iv) Zambia

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) (i) only

(b) (ii) only

(d) (iii) and (iv) only

36. Bermuda triangle is located in –

(a) North Atlantic Ocean

(b) South Atlantic Ocean

(d) South Pacific Ocean

37. Correct descending order of world’s three largest petroleum producer is –

(a) Russia, Saudi Arab, U SA

(b) US A, Saudi Arab, Iran

(d) Saudi Arab, USA, Russia

38. World’s largest producer of sugar cane is –

(a) Brazil

(b) China

(d) Indonesia

39. Identify the correct descending order of raw iron producer countries of the world.

(a) Australia, China, Brazil, Sweden

(b) Brazil, Sweden, Australia, China

(d) China, Brail, Australia, Sweden

40. Which of the following countries has the highest urban population ?

(a) China

(b) India

(d) United States of America

41. Which of the following right is not available to all the individuals in government of India?

(i) Right to equality before law

(ii) Right against discrimination

(iii) Right to freedom to travel freely across the country

(iv) Right to contest elections

Choose the answer from the codes given below:

(a) (i), (iii) and (iv) only

(b) (i), (ii) and (iv) only

(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

42. Identify the elements of Directive Princples among the following

(i) prohibition

(ii) prohibition of child labour in factories and mines

(iii) prohibition of forced labour or beggar

(iv) prohibition of untouchability

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) (i) and (ii) only

(b) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

43. Who among the following is the chairman of National Council for constitutional review ?

(a) Justice A. R. Ahmadi

(b) Shri Pramod Mahajan

(d) Justice Venkatchillaya

44. Vote on account grants the government to –

(a) seek public loan

(b) seek loan from the Reserve Bank of India

(d) Withdraw money from the consolidated funds of India.

45. Which of the following taxes paid by the people has been limited completely by the constitution of India?

(a) Corporation tax

(b) (Posthumous) property tax

(d) Trade, commerce tax

46. In which of the following legal disputes did the Supreme Court of India limit the power of parliament to amend the constitution ?

(a) A. K. Gopalan vs State of Madras

(b) Golaknath vs State of Punjab

(d) Minerva mills vs Union of India

47. Assertion (A): Scope of judicial review in India is limited Reason (R): The constitution of India is a “bag full of loans”

Codes:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

48. Chief commissioner can be removed from office by –

(a) By a resolution passed by two third majority by both houses of the parliament

(b) by the procedure which is applicable to the judges of Supreme court of India

(d) By the President of India at the advice of cabinet.

49. Assertion (A): In India disinvestment is an integral part of economic reforms.

Reason (R): The revenue generated from it can be used according to policies declared by the state.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

50. BIFR is related to –

(a) Reforming and financing of a sick unit

(b) Regulation of share market activities

(d) Regulation of Banking activities

51. Free trade zones in India have been set up for –

(a) the development of backward regions

(b) the development of small scale industries

(d) protection of information technology

52. Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices was established in –

(a) 1955

(b) 1965

(d) 1973

53. Entrepot trade refers to –

(a) Export trade

(b) Import trade

(d) Products imported for export

54. Which of the folloing is the largest importer of leather from India ?

(a) United States of America

(b) Great Britain

(d) Germany

55. Assertion (A): Economic assistance is a big source of budget deficit in India.

Reason (R): In India economic assistance is much higher as compared to other developed countries.

Choose the answer from the codes given below:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

56. Paper gold refers to —

(a) Special help package from World Bank

(b) Special drawing rights from International Monetary Fund

(d) Deficit management

57. Which of the following is a marketing body

(a) SEBI

(b) SAIL

(d) NABARD

58. Who among the following decides the repo rate ?

(a) Reserve Bank of India

(b) General Insurance Corporation

(d) Sahyog Nidhi

59. NABARD does not provide financial assistance to –

(a) Scheduled commercial banks

(b) Regional rural banks

(d) State land development banks

60. Which of the following is not true about world trade organization?

(a) It was founded on 1st January 1995.

(b) It encourages trade among member countries.

(d) It has brought liberalization in trade.

61. Match column I and column II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below

Column I – Column II

Energy conversion – device/ electric

A. Heat to process 1. Car braking

B. Electric to sound 2. Nuclear reactor

C. Mass to heat 3. Loudspeaker

D. Chemical to heat and light 4. Solar cell

5. Fuel burning

Code:

A B C D

(a) 1 2 3 4

(b) 4 3 2 5

(d) 3 1 2 4

62. Consider the following statements

(i) Heart beats at inaudible frequency

(ii) Speed of sound in gas is more as compared to liquid and solid

(iii) Mach number is used to measure the velocity of sound

(iv) Frequency of ultrasound is more than 20000 hertz

Choose the answer from the codes given below.

(a) (i), (iii) and (iv) only

(b) (i), (ii) and (iv) only

(d) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

63. When we move a pencil shaped object in front of a glowing tv screen or tube light at a fast pace, we can see many reflections. What is the reason behind this ?

(a) Stroboscopic effect

(b) Photo electric effect

(d) Electro magnetic effect

64. Which of the following pairs is not matched correctly ?

(a) Magnesium – Fireworks

(b) Uranium Silver – Atom bomb

(d) Zinc – Galvanization

65. Assertion (A): Herbicides destroy the weeds without harming the useful plants

Reason (R): Herbicides are absorbed at different rates by plants and weeds.

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A

(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

(d) A is false but R is true

66. Which of the following pairs of vitamin and disease caused by its deficiency is not matched correctly ?

(a) Calciferol – Bone weakness

(b) Nycin – Pellagra

(d) Riboflomin – Beri Beri

67. Which of the following substance(s) is/are used as anesthetic?

(i) Chloroform

(ii) Nitrous Oxide

(iii) Helium

(iv) Carbon dioxide

Coose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) (i) and (ii) only

(b) (ii) and (iii) only

(d) (i) and (iv) only

68. Which of the following living organisms was used by Mendel to ascertain is well known laws of heredity?

(a) Drosophila

(b) Snap Dragon

(d) Sweat pea

69. Consider the following statements:

(i) Alzheimer’s day

(ii) World health day

(iii) Leprosy eradication day

(iv) World AIDS day

Arrange the above national or international days in chronological order as they are observed in a calendar year.

(a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

(b) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

(d) (iii), (ii), (i), (iv)

70. Indian scientists have successfully developed an electronic diode with the help of nano semiconductors developed from microorganisms which is applied in microstructures. That microorganism is –

(a) Virus

(b) Bacteria

(d) Protozoa

71. Valuable in fighting the malnutrition of vitamin A in over 250 million children across the world, Golden rice’s utility lies in its grain. Its grains are enriched in –

(a) Beta Keratin

(b) Thymin

(d) Calciferol

72. Which of the following is not information technology technique ?

(a) Login

(b) Moden

(d) Pinaca

73. Reason for destruction of bio diversity is –

(a) Lack of natural habitat for organisms

(b) Environmental pollution

(d) All the above

74. Which of the following submerged region(s) has/have been selected under National Lake Conservation Program for environment control?

(i) Bhoj – Madhya Pradesh

(ii) Sukhana – Chandigarh

(iii) Chilka – Odisha

(iv) Pichola – Rajasthan

Choose the answer from the codes given below:

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) only

(b) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only

(d) (i), (ii) and (iv) only

75. A lasting bio group in an economic system is known as –

(a) Ecotone

(b) Succession

(d) Siral

76. Red Data Book is related to –

(a) Facts related to bio diversity

(b) Endangered species

(d) Poaching of wild life by smugglers

77. Which of the following committees or commission recommended to add the directive principles of state policies in the constitution of India ?

(a) Swarn Singh Committee

(b) Ashok Mehta Committee

(d) Sarkaria Commision

78. The idea of directive Principles of State Policies in the constitution of India has been borrowed from –

(a) Constitution of Ireland

(b) Constitution of Canada

(d) Constitution of Australia

79. Who among the following said “The constitution has not been moulded in the narrow structure of federation”?

(a) D. D. Basu

(b) K. M. Munshi

(d) A. K. Iyer

80. Which of the following is not included in the fundamental right to equality as stated in the constitution of India?

(a) Equality before law

(b) Social equality

(d) Economic equality

81. Under the provisions of which of the following articles of the constitution of India can the President of India suspend the fundamental rights (except article 20 and 21) granted to the citizens by the constitution?

(a) Article 358

(b) Article 359

(d) Article 356

82. A member of parliament of state legislative assembly can be elected as the President of India but

(a) He must resign from his membership before contesting the election

(b) He must resign from his membership within 6 months from the date of his election

(d) A member of parliament can contest the Presidential election but a member of State Legislative assembly can not contest.

83. How many seats have been reserved for the representation of Union Territories in the Lok Sabha?

(a) 30

(b) 27

(d) 20

84. Lok Sabha Speaker uses his casting vote only –

(a) To save the current government

(b) In matters of constitutional amendments

(d) When it is a tie after voting

85. Which one of the following is not true about the powers of the President of India?

(a) The President must accept the advice of the Supreme Court of India

(b) Emergency powers

(d) President can either accept or reject the advice of the Supreme Court of India.

86. Which of the following is not true about the Indian political system ?

(a) Secular state

(b) Parliamentary form of government

(d) Presidential form of Government

87. The salaries and allowances of ministers of state government is decided by –

(a) Chief Minsiter

(b) Governor

(d) State Legislative Assemblies

88. Arrange the following states formed after 1960 in chronological order of their formation

(i) Haryana

(ii) Sikkim

(iii) Nagaland

(iv) Meghalaya

Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

(a) (ii), (iv), (i), (iii)

(b) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)

(d) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)

89. In which of the following decades Indian parliamentary system shifted towards federal from centralization?

(a) Decade of 1960

(b) Decade of 1970

(d) None of the above

90. Which of the following institutions will decide the basic rules for distribution of net revenue generated from tax between center and state ?

(a) Planning Commission

(b) National Development Council

(d) Central Finance Commission

91. Which of the following is responsible for regional discrimination in India?

(a) Unbalanced development

(b) Fear of losing regioinal identity

(d) All the above

92. Finance commission consists fo one chairman and –

(a) seven other members

(b) five other members

(d) Number of other members is decided by the President from time to time

93. Supreme Court carries out the hearings in New Delhi but it can also carry out proceedings at other places by

(a) Approval of the President of India

(b) If the judges of the Supreme Court decide so by majority

(d) At the request of State Legislative Assembly

94. Which of the following is not a characteristic of President’s rule ?

(a) Legal condition

(b) Indulgence of local community

(d) Power to impose tax

95. Which is the only river of Jharkhand that is not a rainy (Barsati) river?

(a) Son

(b) Shankh

(d) Dakshinin Koel

96. Who was the first speaker of Jharkhand state assembly ?

(a) Bagun Sumbrai

(b) Stephen Marandi

(d) Inder Singh Namdhari

97. Which was the first state of India to start bio farming ?

(a) Chhatisgarh

(b) Jharkhand

(d) Punjab

98. Which ruler of Naga dynasty has been referred to as the diamond connoisseur in Tujuk I Jahangir, the autobiography of Jahangir ?

(a) Madhukaran Shah

(b) Durjan Shah

(d) Karn Shah

99. Gram Bhagirathi Yojana, functional in Jharkhand is related to –

(a) Eradicatin of poverty

(b) Expansion of scope of irrigation

(d) None of the above

100. The Jagannath Temple, where the idols of lord Jagannath – Subhadra – Balram are placed, is situated in –

(a) Ranchi

(b) Hazaribagh

(d) Ramgarh

Answers with Explanation

1. (a) Harappan archeological site, Lothal is situated in Gujarat. In the ancient times it was located near rivers Sabarmati and Bhogwa. But due to a change in the routes of these rivers now it has shifted to 3 km in the south west direction of the the sangam. Gulf of Khambat is only 15 km from Lothal. Archeological evidences have been found proving commercial relations with western countries during Harappan era. Remains of dock yards have been found here. Shri S. R. Rao carried the. excavation of this site from 1955 to 1962. During the Harappa era, Lothal was an important center of handicraft industry and trade.

2. (d) Indra was the most revered deity of the Aryans during the Rig Vedic era. It has been mentioned in 250 suktas. His physical characteristics have been explained in more detail as compared to any other god. His favourite weapon is Vajra which was forged by Tvasta. Because of this weapon, Indra is also known as Vajrabahu, Vajrabhut and Vajrin. Indra has been referred to as the master of entire world in the Rigveda and he has been compared to bull or lion. He is also known as purandar.

3. (a) Famous battle of ten kings (Dashraj Yagya) which is mentioned in the Rig Veda was fought at the banks of River Parushni. In this battle, King Sudas, who was the king of bharatas defeated the union of ten kings. Vashishta was the chief priest of Sudas and Vishwamitra was the chief priest of the ten kings.

4. (b) Manu is believed to be the first law maker of India. His book Manusmriti is known as Manavdharma shastra. It contains 2694 shlokas. It is believd to be written between 200 BC and 200 AD. Manusmriti contains detailed description of 4 varnas and the rules, sub rules, rights and duties of these four varnas. Meghatithi, Govindraj and Kulluk Bhatt have written commentaries on the Manusmriti.

5. (b) Several Jain councils were organized during the expanse of Jainism. First Jain Council was organized 200 years after the death of Mahavir under the Chairmanship of Acharya of Patliputra, Sthulgupta. Second council was organized in a grand conference hall built on Suparvat Vijaychakra by Kalingaraj Kharwel. Third council was organized at the banks of Veshna river in Venkatipuri in Andhra Pradesh in first century AD. Angas were analysed in this council. Fourth council was organized in fourth century in Mathura. Fifth council was organized in Vallabhi under Jain Acharya Devardhigani Kshamashramana. This council was organized to compile the dharmashastra by the shwetambars.

6. (c) Famous pillar built by Ashoka at Sanchi near Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh is considered to be the best pillar. At present its diameter is 121.5 feet, height 77.5 feet and the height of fence built across it is 11 feet. This pillar is built on a high mountain. Sanchi pillar is believed to be an excellent example of Buddhist architecture.

7. (c) Ashwaghosh was contemporary to Kushana ruler Kanishka. Along with Ashvaghosh scholars like Vasumitra, Parshva, Nagarjun and Charak also enjoyed the royal patronage. Fourth Buddhist Council was organized by Kanisha in Kundalvan in Kashmir. Vasumitra was the chairman and Ashwaghosh was the deputy chairman in this council.

8. (b) Jejakbhukti was the ancient name of Bundelkhand. It was ruled by Chandel rulers during the pre medieval era. Its capital was Mahoba.

9. (a) Rana Khumbha built many forts in Mewar. Kirti Stambh built by him Chittor is an unparalleled memorial of his accomplishments in architecture. Rana Khumbha built the kirti Stambh in memory of his victory over Mahmud Khilji. Rana Khumbha was proficient in many fields of education like – Mathematics, logic, literature and music etc. He wrote a commentary on Geetgovindam by Jaydev by the name Rasikpriya. He was a great musician and an apt veena player. He wrote Sangeetraj, Saneetmimansa, Sangit Ratnakar, Sur prabandh etc are the evidence of his proficiency in music.

10. (b) Rajaraj built many grand shiva temples based on Dravidian style of architecture. Personally Rajraja was a follower of Shaivism. He built the grand temple in Tanjore named Rajrajeshwar temple or vrihadeshwar temple. Although, Rajaraj personally a shaivite but still he was very liberal towards the people of other faith.

11. (d) Diwan – I – Riyasat: This department was set up by Allauddin Khilji. It was the ministry of commerce. Alluddin set up this department during economic reforms.

Diwan I- Mushtkharaj: This | department was set up by Alauddin Khilji to receive balance amounts from the officers responsible to collect revenue from tax so that they cannot embezzle. –

Diwan I- Amir – Kohi: This department was set up by Muhammad bin Tughlaq himself. Main function of this department was to work for the growth of agriculture and oversee all kinds of agricultural activities.

Diwan-I-Khairat: This department was set up by Feroz Shah Tughlaq. Under this Muslim girls were given grant for marriage and Muslim women were given financial support for livelihood.

12. (c) Commentator of Vedic literutre, Sayan enjoyed the tutelage of Vijayanagar kingdom. He was the minister of Sangam dynasty ruler, Harihar II. The council of scholars under his leadership accomplished the complex task of interpreting four Vedas, many Brahmans and aranyaks. The credit for writing sudhanidhi, ayurveda sudhanidhi and subhashit sudhanidhi is given to Sayan. Sayan died in year 1387 AD.

13. (c) Sir Thomas Roe (1615-17) AD) was the leader of second British mission. He lived in India for three years along with his Guru Teri. It should be noted here that William Hawkins (1608-11) was the ambassador of British king James, and the first British to arrive in the court of Jahangir. Jahangir anointed Hawkiins with the title of Khan along with a mansabdari of 400.

14. (b) After Shaista Khan failed, Aurangzeb sent mirza of Ajmer, Jay Singh towards south to quell Shivaji. He was a clever politician. He understood that in order to win Bijapur it is necessary to befriend Shivaji. Therefore even after winning the fort of Purnadar and surrounding Vijaygarh, he signed the treaty of Purandar with Shivaji.

15. (c) the fire of the revolt of 1857 was ignited on 29th March 1857 when the soldiers of 19th and 34th native infantry revolted in Barackpore near Calcutta and a Brahman soldier named Mangal Pandey murdered two British soldiers. On 10th May 1857, Soldiers of third cavalry regiment refused to touch the fat coated bullets and revolted openly. Next day rebel soldiers from Meerut reached Dekhi and declared Bahadur Shah Zafar as the emperor of Hindustan. Second cavalry and First native infantry revolted in Kanpur on 4th June 1857. Here the rebellion was led by the adopted son of Peshwa Bajirao II, Dhontu Pant or Nana Sahab who was leading life in exile in Bithur. On 5th June 1857, Beghum Hazrat Mahal, wife of Nizam of Awadh declared her 11 year old son Virjis Qadir as the Nawab of Awadh.

16. (d) Surendra Nath Banerjee was the founder of political institution. named Indian Association. He found this institution in 1876. Anand Mohan Singh was his chief associate. Before the foundation of Indian National Congress, Indian Association was the first all India political institution. It fought to raise the minimum age to appaear in Indian Civil Services and to settle the disputes of Ilbert bill.

17. (b) In 1934, a large section of congress leaders was advocating for the need of establishing a group within the congress party to propagate socialist thoughts. In the month of May in same year Acharya Narendra Dev, Jai Prakash Naraayn and Achyut Patwardhan established socialist congress party. Leading the peasant and labour movements, the socialist congress never let the primary goal of independence get out of their eyes. In coming years, advent of Socialist congress had a great impact on Congress and Indian national movement.

18. (a)

19. (d) Cabinet mission arrived in India on 29th March 1946. It consisted of three ministers of British cabinet – Sir Pethick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and lord A. V. Alexander. Sir Pethick announced at the outset that the main objective of this mission was to prepare a working system for framing the constitution of India and make necessary arrangements for interim government. According to the proposals of the mission – the constituent assembly would be formed by the representatives from provincial legislative assemblies and Indian states. Every province will be awarded representative on the basis of its population which was normally one representative for a population of 10 lakhs. The constituent assembly shall consist of 293 representatives from British India and 93 from Indian states.

20. (c) Nehru report was cancelled in the 1929 Lahore session of Indian National Congress. Jawahar Lal Nehru was appointed the President of Congress in this historical session. The resolutions passed in this session are briefly described as under:

1. Nehru Report has been cancelled (in other words dominion status was no longer acceptable.

2. According to the Swaraj resolution passed in the Lahore session, the term Swaraj will be equivalent to meaningful or complete independence. This was made the objective of national movement.

3. All the committees by the provincial central legislature and governments were to be boycotted.

4. Boycott of all the elections that were to be held in future.

5. Civil disobedience movement program was to be launched

21. (c)

22. (c) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was the President of Indian National during the arrival of Cabinet mission in India. Congress working committee had given free hand to Maulana Abul kalam Azad to negotiate with the commission. Azad met the members of the mission for the first time on 6th December 1946.

23. (c) Amarkantak is the highest peak (1036 m) of Maikal hills. It is the origin point of Rivers Son and Narmada. Total length of Narmada is 1312 km. Instead of delta it forms estuary. Rivers Narmada and Tapti both flow through rift valley and form estuary. Mahanadi originates from Sihwa near Raipur in Chhattisgarh at a height of 442 m. Rivers Brahmani and Viatarni are its tributaries. River Tapti originates from Multai Nagar near Baitul district in Madhya Pradesh at a height of 722 meters..

24. (d) Pulikat lake is a joint lake of two states – Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. It is a lagoon lake. Shri Harikota range is located here.

25. (b) National Capital Region Planning Board was established in 1985. According to the data released by the seventh planning commission, regional Plan 2001 was prepared in 1988 which had three layers.

First layer was called croe which was limited to Delhi.
Second layer was called Delhi Metropolitan Authority which was spread up to national capital. Its area is 1483 sq km. It is surrounded by towns like Noida, Ghaziabad, Loni, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Bahadurgarh and Tundla. These towns are called ring town. To attract the population of Delhi Metropolitan, these were called counter magnet. These National Capital Territories have been divided in 8 planning boards and 136 development councils. 1.6 km broad belt of trees have been planned across these places which are known as shelter belts or green belts.
Third layer is called the National Capital Region. Its area is 30, 292 sq km. towns that are included in this region are – Faridabad, Gurgaon, Rohtak, Sonipat and Panipat from Haryana that spread across 13463 sq km. 4493 sq km of Alwar in Rajasthan and 190853 sq km in Meerut, Ghaziabad and Bulandshahar in Uttar Pradesh.

26. (b) Manipur is situated in the north of tropic of cancer. It should be noted that tropic of cancer passes through 8 states in India. They are – Jharkhand, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram.

27. (a) Coal Industry is the most important among all the power sources available in India. Indian coal industry is a fundamental industry on which the development of every other sector is dependent. At present the use of coal in generation of electricity is a good example to show the importance of coal industry in India. Coal accounts for 67% of all the energy sources in India. Out of total produce of coal, 90% accounts for non coking coal. India is world’s third largest coal producer after China and United States of America.

28. (d)

29. (d) India’s oldest hydro power project is located in Shivasamudram. It is situated on River Cauvery.

30. (a) Noonmati oil Refinery is situated in Assam. There are 14 oil refineries in India which come under Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), HPCL, BPCL etc. India’s first mineral oil research center was established in Digboi in 1901. At present there are 14 such research centers. They are located at – Digboi, Noonmati, Bogaigaon (Assam), Barauni (Bihar), Haldia (West Bengal), Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), Chennai, Pangudi (Tamil Nadu), Cochin (Kerala), Mangalore (Karnataka), Trombay (Maharashtra), Koyali (Gujarat), Mathura (Uttar Pradesh), Karnal (Haryana). Koyali is India’s highest capacity oil refinery. Mathura is second largest oil refinery in India.

31. (c) Manganese is used as chief raw material in iron ore industry. It is obtained from sedentary rocks of Dhadvad era. Cylomaline and Bronite are its chief ores. Manganese is found in Kyonjhar and Mayurbhanj in Odisha, Balaghat and Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, Nagpur and Bhandara in Maharashtra, Panchmahal in Gujarat, Vishakhapattnam and Shrikakulam in Andhra Pradesh, Singhbhum in Jharkhand, Udaypur and Banswara in Rajasthan and Goa. At present (2012-13) Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Odisha are leading producers of Manganese.

32. (c) Daman, Janjira and Ratnagiri are located at the western coast of India. Karikal is locaed on the eastern coast.

33. (a) India ranks second in the world in silk production. 17% of world’s silk is produced here. India is distinct country that produces four kinds of silk – Shahtut, Tasar, Munga and Eeri.

Eeri silk soft, low glow, coarse and light brown in colour. Its worms are reared in the leaves of arand. In 2004 -05 the production of eerie silk was 1,448 ton in which Assam (38.26%), Manipur (29.77%), Meghalaya (22.58%) and Nagaland (6.77%) have important contribution.

Munga Silk It is light yellow in colour. Assam is a chief producer of Munga silk.

Shahtut Silk – 88.61% of silk produced in India is in the form of Shahtut. It is obtained by rearingsilk worms in the leaves of Shahtut. It is dark yellow in colour. Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are the chief producers of Shahtut silk.

Tasar Silk It is lioght yellow in colour. They are obtained by rearing silk worms in the leaves of Shahtut, Dhak, Sal, Bery, Asan Kusum and Mahua. Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh are chief producers of Tasar silk.

34. (a) Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh is famous for production of insecticides. Bhopal is also the capital of Madhya Pradesh. Heavy electric industry is also located here which is known as Bharat Heavy Electricals.

35. (c) Kalahari is the largest dessert of the world. Kalahari dessert spreads in South Africa in countries of – Botswana, Namibia and South Africa across an area of 9 lakh sq km.

36. (a) Bermuda triangle is located in Northern Atlantic ocean. Gravitational pull under water at this place is so high that no object can pass above it. If it tries to pass it is sucked into the sea. Many Airplanes of America and Canada have been destroyed due to this.

37. (c)

38. (a) Sugar cane is cultivated over an area of 154 lakh hectare across the world per annum. Total production of sugar cane across the world is 90 ton. Brazil has reached at the first position with one fourth production os sugar cane. India is ranked second.

39. (d) Correct descending order of raw iron producing nations of the world is as follows (1) China, (2) Brazil, (3) Australia, (4) Sweden. Magnetite, Hematite, Limonite, Siderite and Pyrite are primary ores of iron. Iron is not formed in pure form naturally but is found with ores and minerals. Magnetite and Hematite irons ores are excavated most for manufacturing iron. Magnetite is the best quality of iron ore. It is black in colour and has magnetic properties. It is obtained mainly from igneous and metamorphic rocks. Raw iron or cast iron is obtained by the process of smelting iron ore with coal and limestone.

40. (a) China is world’s highest populated country. It also has highest urban population in the world.

41. (d) Difference between individual and citizens has been done in context of fundamental rights in our constitution. Some fundamental rights are available only to Indian citizens. (Article 15, 16, 19, 29 and 30). Right to equality before law has been stated in article 14. This right is available to all Indians whether he or she is a citizen or not. Article 15 mentions Right against discrimination. This is ranted only to Indian citizens. Similarly right to travel freely across the length and breadth of the country (article 19) is granted to Indian citizens only and not everyone.

42. (c) Directive Principles of state policies are mentioned in part 4, article 36 to 51 of the constitution of India. Article 47 mandates the state that it is the Duty of the State to raise the level of nutrition and the standard of living and to improve public health. The State shall regard the raising of the level of nutrition and the standard of living of its people and the improvement of public health as among its primary duties and, in particular, the State shall endeavour to bring about prohibition of the consumption except for medicinal purposes of intoxicating drinks and of drugs which are injurious to health. Artice 23 mentions prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour or beggar. Article 24 prohibits employment of children in factories, mines and other endangered places. Article 17 mentions the abolition of untouchability.

43. (d) Union Government formed a constitution review commission by constitutional amendments in February 2000 under the chairmanship of former chief justice of India – Venkatchilaya. It was a 10 member commission. This commission presented its recommendation to the union government in march 2002.

44. (d) When the budget of the government fails to pass then the government of India draws money from consolidated funds of India through public grants for important expenditure.

45. (b)

46. (b) Supreme Court of India. limited the powers of parliament with regards to amend the constitution (article 368) in famous Golaknath vs State of Punjab case.

47. (b) Judicial review implies to power of judiciary by which it can review any judgment passed by itself or any order made by the executive or legislative bodies of the country. It can declare them invalid if they are against the provisions of constitution. This right it unlimited powers and it can also keep a control over free straying of the parliament with this right. Article 131 and 132 grants it the power to review any law made by the parliament and article 137 grants it the power to review a judgment that has been passed by itself. Article 31 and 32 grant it the power to review the fundament rights. Thus the scope of this right is not limited. Indian constitution has borrowed the idea of parliamentary form of democracy from Britain, fundamental rights and Supreme Court from United States of America, federal structure from Canada, concurrent list from Australia, methods of constitutio amendment from South Africa. Therefore Constitution of India is also known as a bag of borrowed ideas.

48. (b) Chief Election commissioner is a constitutional post which has been mentioned in article 324 of the constitution of India. Tenure and the method of removal of chief election commissioner has been described in the constitution. According to the constitutiton, the chief election commissioner can be removed from his office by the procedure similar to the removal of judge of Supreme Court.

49. (c) Disinvestment is an integral part of economic liberalization, as stated in assertion (A) is true. Under this policy, the government has decided to reduce its shareholding in public sector enterprises and sell its shares and securities to private companies. Reason (R) which states that the revenue generated from disinvestment is being used in declared policies is not true because the government is also using the revenue in areas that are not declared in its policies.

50. (a) BIFR is related to reconstruction and financing. BIFR is the acronym for Board For Industrial and Financial Reconstruction. The BIFR was established under The Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 (SICA). Its objective was to determine sickness of industrial companies and to assist in reviving those that may be viable and shutting down the others.

51. (c) In India free trade zones have been established to encourage and develop export industries. Under the new export policy, government of India converted all the economic processing zones (EPZ) in to free trade zones (FTZ) on 1st July 1999 as it was done in China.

52. (b) Commission for Agricultural Prices (CAP) was establish in 1965 to fix the support price for agriculture products and it first declared the minimum support price for wheat. In 1985 the name of this commission was changed to Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP). In May 2003 a commission was formed under Abhijit Sen to review the policies regarding the determination of various agriculture products.

53. (d) Entrepot trade means that India imports certain foreign goods to export it to those neighbouring countries that do not have sea ports. It is a situation of importing for export. In order to fulfil this, one should have large fleet and a lot work should be done to achieve this. Rexport is being done with countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran etc. Coastal trade means the mutual trade among different ports situated at the same cost line. This is known as coastal trade. Export means to provide goods to another country from our country and import means to ring foreign goods into our country.

54. (d) Leather is widely used in India. Finished leather goods are also sent to other countries. Demand of Indian leather is highest in Germany. In addition to this England, France, Russia, America, Italy and Japan etc also are important countries that import leather form India. In 1995-96 leather export from India had reached the value of 5790 crore. Other than leather, Germany also imports pulses, jute bags, coffee, tea, asbestos, mica, garam masala etc from India.

55. (c) Government of India’s budget can be divided into two categories – (1) Revenue expenditure and (2) Capital expenditure. Revenue expenditure can also be divided into two categories – (i) Developmental expense and (ii) non developmental expense. The categorization of expense is as follows – interest-23%, defence-15%, subsidies-8%, other various non planned expenses-11%, share of different states in tax and duties, grants to sates for unplanned expenses-3%, assistance and gratnts to states and union territories for planned expenses 10%. Central planning – 10%. The share of agriculture in all this is 1.31%. Therefore it would be wrong to assume that the expenditure in the field of agriculture is high.

56. (b) Paper gold refers to special drawing rights (SDR) from the International Monetary Fund. Since December 1971, all the transactions done by countries with the Internatioanl Monetary Fund are expressed in terms of special drawing rights. Since 1st January 1985, the value of SDR is determined in the currency of five largest importing member nations – U.S. dollar, the Deutsche mark, the French franc, the British pound, and the Japanese yen. At present total fund of IMF stand at 21,400 million dollar.

57. (b) Out of the given alternatives, SAIL is a marketing body. The acronym SAIL stands for Steel Authority of India Limited. SAIL was founded on 1st January 1974 to control and grant ownership to various iron and steel plants of the private sector. It also overseas the marketing of iron and steel produced from public sector iron and steel plants in India.

58. (a) Reserve Bank of India regulates the repo rate. It should be noted that repo rate is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends money to commercial banks in the event of any shortfall of funds.

59. (c) In order to facilitate loans and other financial assistances for the growth of villages and agricultures, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established on 12th July 1982. Working in a rural structure NABARD grants financial assistance to various institutions like state land development banks, state cooperative banks, scheduled commercial banks, regional rural banks. Import Export banks are not included in this. NABARD issues grant for the growth of manufacturing industries in the rural sector. NABARD receives grants from government of India, World Bank and other agencies in order to fulfill its credit facilities.

60. (c) World Trade Organization (WTO) came into existence as a result of long negotiations in Uruguay round of GATT. On the formation of WTO was formalized by the signature of 123 nations that wer the member of GATT in Marcus city in Morocco in April 1994. It was officially established on 1st January 1995 and WTO replaced GATT as the official organization for regulation of world trade. Usually its meeting convenes every year n Geneva. At present the organization has 151 members. Fifth ministers’ level meeting of WTO was organized in 2003 in Cancun whereas Sixth minister level meeting of WTO was organized in Hong Kong 2005.

61. (b)

62. (c) The term ‘infrasonic’ applied to sound refers to sound waves below the frequencies of audible sound, and nominally includes anything under 20 Hz. These waves originate inside the surface of earth during earthquakes. The frequency of our heart beat is similar to the frequency of infrasonic sounds. Ultrasonic sound waves are those waves which have a frequency more than 20000 (20 kilo) hertz. Similarly Mach number is used to describe the velocity of sound. As far as speed of sound is concerned, it is more in solids as compared to gases. Solid objects are more elastic than liquids or gases. Therefore speed of sounds is more in solids and gases. Therefore, the statement that “speed of sound in gas is more as compared to solids and liquids” is false.

63. (a)

64. (c) Magnesium is a metal which has many ores. Some of the ores are – magnesite, dolomite, carlelite etc. It is used in mixing metals, make flash bulbs and fireworks. Zinc is a substance which is used to make batteries, hydrogen and ointments etc. Silver is a metal. It is used to make coins, ornaments, coating on utensils. It is not used to make electric bulbs. Uranium is used to make atom bomb.

65. (c) Herbicides are used to destroy the plants that grow on its own and are normally unwanted and dangerous for the crops. These herbicides destroy the weeds without harming the main crop. Its main reason is inequality in absorption. Herbicides are of two types – one that destroy a specific variety of plants while living the other unharmed like 4 DMCP, 4-5 T, 2, 4, 5 TV carvalin and the other that destroys any plant. It is used in barren lands. Perakket, Chlospikarin, bromosil etc.

66. (c) Calciferol: It is the chemical name of vitamin D. It is fat soluble and helpful in strengethening the bones. Bones get weak due to its deficiency and causes rickets in children. Nycin: it is a nicotin. Its deficiency can cause pealgra disease and mental growth and digestive system gets affected. Cobalamin: It is the chemical name of vitamin B12. its deficiency can cause anemia and pschycological conditions. Dificiency of pyrodoxine or vitamin B6 can cause hypoadrenalism. Deficiency of vtamin B2 can cause weight loss, dryness of lips, tounge and skin. Beri Beri is caused due to the deficiency of Vitamin B 1 or thymin.

67. (a) Anesthetics are generally used to numb the pain. William Morten was the first to use anesthesia in the form of diethyl ether in 1846. Later in 1847 James Sampson used anesthesia in the form of chloroform. Chloroform, pentathol sodium, halothen, ether, nitrous oxide, trichloro ethylene, choro propene, cokin, dyzipam, sulfonol, veronol etc are used as anesthetic.

68. (c) Gregor John Mendel is also known as the father of genetics. Mendel studied mathematics and science and received higher education in philosophy. He performed various experiments on garden peas in the church premises and explained the mathematical results of his experiments. People did not heed much to his works at that time. In 1990, Dutch biologist named Hugo De Bridge got his work recognized from a scientific point of view.

69. (d) Every year leprosy eradication day is observed on 30th January. Almost 67% of leprosy patients of the world reside in India. This disease is caused by bacteria named Mycobacterium leprae. World health day is celebrated on 7th April everyday. World Health Organization took many important steps in the field of health on this day. Alhzaimer’s day is observed every year on 21st December. World AIDS day is celebrated on 1st December every year. 6 AIDS were found in Tamil Nadu for the first time in India.

70. (d)

71. (a) Scientists have been successful in genetically modifying the rice that produces vitamin A. This rice is called golden rice. It took 10 years for the scientists to develop this variety of rice. The crop is transplanted with three genes in order to achieve this variety. As result the plant the crop yields yellow coloured rice which contains beta carotene. Beta carotene is a substance which transforms into vitamin A. It should be noted that beta carotene is considered to be the largest source of vitamin A all across the world.

72. (d)

73. (d)

74. (c)

75. (a) The idea of Inter relation and dependence between organisms and environment or the ecological system was developed by A. G. Tansley. Ecologically has self driven capacity of adjusting the small changes in the environment or its factors. This is known as homeostasis. A permanent biome transition layer present in the ecosystem is known as ecotone. Ecotone is the transition or interrelated layer which is found between two adjacent biomes in which two different organisms are found. Succession is the process in which one biome adopts the characteristics of another biome over a period of time. Climax is the phase in which the adoption of characteristics by one biome from another slows down gradually and the species take a permanent characteristics.

76. (b) Red date book is related to endangered species. There is an institution in Switzerland by the name of International Union for Conservation Nature which works for the research on endangered species. This institute issued a red data book in 1969 which carried the information on endangered and rare species of plants and animals. It contains 321 endangered organisms. India has the maximum number of endangered species. Animals are demonstrated on a pink page and when any animal achieves satisfactory growth its image is shifted on green page.

77. (a) Fundamental Duties were added in the constitution of India through the 42nd constitutional amendment. Fundamental duties were borrowed from USSR. Part 4 A article 51 (A) of the constitution of India contains the provisions of fundamental duties. Failure to comply with the fundamental can not be challenged in any court for punishment.

78. (a) The idea of Directive Principles of State Policies in the Indian constitution has been borrowed from Ireland. Apart from this other provisions that have been borrowed from Ireland are – electoral roll for the election of President, nomination of eminent persons from the field of science, art and literature in the Rajya Sabha.

79. (d) Dr. A. K. Iyer had the opinion that the constitution of India has not been molded in the narrow frame of federation. Most of the federal centralization in India have been done outside the constitution legalities. Even it is so, we have to accept that the constitution itself stress on a strong union.

80. (d) Article 14-18 of the constitution of India contain provisions regarding the fundamental rights grant right to equality before law, right to social equality, right to equality in opportunity in public appointments.

81. (b) Article 359 of the constitution of India empowers the President to suspend the fundamental rights (except article 20 and 21). Article 359 has granted him the powers to suspend all the fundamental rights mentioned part 3 of the constitution of India in case of national emergency. Article 358 of the constitution is related to suspension of fundamental rights mentioned article 19. Article 356 contains provisions regarding the conditions if there is a constitutional breakdown in any state. Article 13 is related to laws inconsistent with or in derogation of the fundamental rights.

82. (c) According to article 58 of the constitution of India, an individual should fulfill the following criteria in order to be elected as the President of India –

He/ She should be a citizen of India
He should be above the age of 35 years
He should be eligible to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha
He should not hold any public post or office of profit
He should not be a member of parliament or any state assembly. If any member of the parliament or state assembly is elected as the President then his membership will be considered cancelled from the day he takes oath for the office of the President.

83. (d) Maximum number of members in the Lok Sabha can be 552. Maximum 530 members can be elected from the states and 20 members can be elected from the union territories. The President can nominate maximum two members from the Anglo Indian community if he feels that the community does not have enough representation in the parliament. At present the strength of Lok Sabha is 545. Out of this, 530 members are elected from 28 states and 13 members are elected from seven union territories. Two members are nominated by the President of India.

84. (d) Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the chief officer of Lok Sabha. He controls all the proceedings of the Lok Sabha. Lok Sabha speaker has been granted many powers in order to maintain order in the house. It includes the right to vote in case of tie between favour an opposition votes on any matter. If the house votes on any motion and the number of votes both in favour and opposition are equal then the Speaker has the right to give casting vote.

85. (a) The post of President of India has been mentioned in article 52 of the consituion if India. The Indian constitution grants many powers to the President. Under article 143 the president can seek advice from the Supreme Court of India on any matter of public importance but he is not bound to accept the advice. President has been granted emergeny powers through article 352, 356 and 360.

86. (d) The Constitution of India is sovereign, democratic, secular and socialist. With the help of this, India has been made a Sovereign, secular, democratic socialist state. Although in original the constitution of India was indifferent but the term secular was added to the preamble by the 42nd constitutional amendment in 1976 thus solidifying the idea of secularism. The constitution of India mentions a parliamentary form of government. The main characteristic of a parliamentary form of government is that the government is responsible to the legislature.

87. (d) The salaries and allowances of minister of state is determined by financial acts made by the state legislative assembly. It is so because a finance bill can be introduced only in the legislative assembly. It enjoys exclusive rights over money bill.

88. (a) The state of Haryana was formed by dividing Punjab due to lingual issues in 1966. Sikkim was formed as a separate state after it was merged with India in 1975. Nagaland was carved out of Assam in 1963 and made a separate state. Meghalaya was formed in 1972.

89. (c) In the decade of 1980, Indian politics shifted towards a federal form from Union form in parliamentary democracy. In 1983, an important meeting of chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Pondichery held an important meeting in which the problem of autonomy of states was discussed. As a result of this meeting the government appointed the Sarkaiya commission to analyse the situation of center – state relations. Thus it becomes clear that Indian politics has moved towards federalism from union structure.

90. (c) Finance commission is constituted by the President of India under article 280 of the constitution of India. It consists of one chairman and 5 other members. Its tenure is of five years and it distributes the taxes between the center and the state. It presents the report of distribution to the President of India.

91. (d) India is a large country where regionalism prevails due to many reasons. Some of them are listed below:

1. Economic exploitation

2. Unbalanced development

3. political dominance

4. Inhibitions of cultural existence.

5. Personal gain of politicians.

Formation of states on the basis of theory of landmark and langyage is an economic aspect of regionalism.

92. (c) President of India constitutes a Finance commission under article 280 of the constitution of India. It is constituted for a period of 5 years. It consists of five members including the chairman. The chairman is an individual who has distinct knowledge of social works. Out of the other four, one should either be a judge of High Court or should be eligible to become one, one should be a expert of finance accounts one should be learned in finance and administration and one should be an expert in economics.

93. (a) Article 124 of the constitution of India contains provisions regarding the formation of High Court which states that the Supreme court shall have a chief justice and seven other judges. The parliament can decide the number of judges from time to time. Chief bench of Supreme Court is situated in Delhi but it can also do the hearing at any other place. This different place can be determined by the Chief Justice of India by the order of the President.

94. (c) Local administration will be free of the control of center. There is a provision that the election of panchayats shall be conducted by the state election commission. 29 subjects in 11th schedule of the constitution states the functioning of panchayats. It states that the panchayat can frame laws and work on it. To study the financial condition of panchayats, the governor appoints a fiance commission.

95. (a)

96. (d)

97. (b)

98. (b)

99. (b)

100.(a)

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