Posted: Posted Date – 11:37 PM, Thursday – Aug 4, 22
Hyderabad: It is imperative that job applicants know how the various laws and government ordinances work
These general education-focused practice questions will help candidates better prepare for state government recruitment exams.
1. Consider the following statements.
1) Under the Government of India Act 1919, the Indian legislature became more representative and, for the first time, bicameral.
2) The Indian Government Act 1935 prescribed a federation taking the Indian provinces and states as units.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) both 1 and 2 d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c
2. When can a state governor issue an order?
a) When requested by the union government
b) Whenever there is a problem of public order in the State
c) Whenever the State Legislature is not in session and the Governor is satisfied that immediate action is required
d) Whenever the judiciary advises him to do so
Answer: c
3. Consider the following statements: A High Court has jurisdiction over
1. Punish for his contempt
2. Notice of Tender on a Legal Question referred to him by the President of India 3. Notice of Tender on a Legal Question referred to him by the Governor of the State
4. Issue certain orders for the enforcement of fundamental rights or for other purposes
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 and 4 b) 1 and 2 c) 1, 2 and 3 d) 2, 3 and 4
Answer: one
4. Consider the following statements:
1. Courts have no jurisdiction to consider the validity of any law relating to the delimitation of constituencies or the allocation of seats under Panchayats. 2. An election to a Panchayat can only be challenged by an election petition, which must be presented to the authority and in the manner prescribed by the State Election Commission.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 only c) both 1 and 2 d) neither 1 nor 2
Answer: one
5. Which of the following statements regarding the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India are correct?
1. It provides for the insertion of a new annex to the Constitution
2. It restructures the functioning of municipalities
3. It provides for the reservation of seats for women and scheduled castes in municipalities
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1, 2 and 4 c) 1, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer: one
6. Which of the following statements is correct?
a) The union public service commission may serve the needs of a state if requested by the governor of that state and approved by the president.
(b) the union public service commission may serve the needs of a state at the request of the chief minister of that state.
c) a union’s Public Service Commission cannot serve the needs of a state.
d) the union public service commission may serve the needs of a state simply at the request of the governor and the approval of the president is not required. Answer: one
7. Which of the following statements is the correct statement?
Parliament may, by law, provide for the appointment of a joint state civil service commission to meet the needs of two or more states:
a) When the President deems it necessary
b) When the Governors of these States request the Center to appoint such a Commission
(c) When a resolution to that effect is passed by the legislatures of such States
(d) When Parliament deems it necessary.
Answer: c
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To be continued…
By K Aloke Kumar
Director,
Telangana State Study Circles in British Columbia