1. In the warrant of precedence, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha comes next only to

2. In India, a political party is recognised as a National or Regional Party by the :

3. Which of the following fields has been given major stress in the national education policy?

4. The total number of members in the Press Council of India are:

5. Match the List – I with the List – II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : List–I (Commissions and Committees)
A. First Administrative Reforms Commission
B. Paul H. Appleby Committee I
C. K. Santhanam Committee
D. Second Administrative Reforms Commission List – II (Year)
(i) 2005 (ii) 1962 (iii) 1966 (iv) 1953 Codes : A B C D

6. Which of the following are the fundamental duties?
(A) To respect the National Flag.
(B) To protect and improve the natural environment.
(C) For a parent to provide opportunities for education to his/her child.
(D) To protect monuments and places of national importance. Select the correct answer from the codes given : Codes :

7. Election of Rural and Urban local bodies are conducted and ultimately supervised by:

8. As per the NCTE norms, what should be the staff strength for a unit of 100 students at B.Ed. level?

9. Who among the following conducted the CNN-IBN – The Hindu 2013 Election Tracker Survey across 267 constituencies in 18 States ?

10. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between two or more States falls under its

11. Which of the following statements are correct about a Central Universit y?
1. Central University is established under an Act of Parliament.
2. The President of India acts as the visitor of the University.
3. The President has the power to nominate some members to the Executive Committee or the Board of Management of the University.
4. The President occasionally presides over the meetings of the Executive Committee or Court. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Codes :

12. Which is not correct in latest communication award?

13. The University Grants Commission was established with which of the following aims?
(A) Promotion of research and development in higher education
(B) Identifying and sustaining institutions of potential learning
(C) Capacity building of teachers
(D) Providing autonomy to each and every higher educational institution in India Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

14. Which one of the following statements is not correct about the University Grants Commission (UGC) ?

15. The President of India takes oath

16. Another name of Basic Education or Nai Talim is :

17. Right to privacy as a Fundamental Right is implied in

18. Which of the following are statutory bodies?
(A) Election Commission of India
(B) University Grants Commission (UGC)
(C) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
(D) National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes :

19. Which of the following statements are not correct in respect of Rajya Sabha?
(A) It has same powers as those of Lok Sabha.
(B) It can pass a vote of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers.
(C) It can amend a money bill.
(D) It can be dissolved during emergency. Select the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes :

20. The Fundamental Duties of a citizen include
1. Respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem
2. To develop the scientific temper.
3. Respect for the Government.
4. To protect Wildlife. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below : Codes :

21. Prime Minister Research Fellowship is for students pursuing Ph.D programme in :

22. The members of Gram Sabha are

23. Education as a subject of legislation figures in the

24. Which of the following statements about the Indian political system is/are correct?
(A) The President is both Head of the State and Head of the Government.
(B) Parliament is Supreme.
(C) The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution.
(D) The Directive Principles of State Policy are justiciable. Select the correct answer from the codes given below :

25. Which of the following are voluntary provisions in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act (1992) ?
1. Minimum age of 21 for contesting elections to Panchayats.
2. Indirect elections to the post of Chairperson of Panchayats at the intermediate and district levels.
3. Representation of Members of Parliament and State Legislature on Panchayati Raj institutions.
4. Reservation of seats for backward classes. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Codes :