English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2009; U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2006
Q7901. Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the formation of the following Indian States? Use the code given below to select the correct answer: General Studies (Indian Polity Governance) 1. Chhattisgarh 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Jharkhand 4. Sikkim Code :
A 4, 1, 3, 2 B 4, 2, 1, 3 C 3, 2, 1, 4 D 1, 4, 2, 3
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Correct answer: 4, 2, 1, 3
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2011
Q7902. Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding the power of the Parliament to legislate on a matter in the State List?
A The Rajya Sabha has to declare that it would be necessary in the national interest B A resolution has to be passed by Rajya Sabha by not less than two-third of the members present and voting. C The legislation could be for the whole or any part of the Country. D Only the Rajya Sabha can make laws with respect to a matter in the State list in the national interest.
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Correct answer: Only the Rajya Sabha can make laws with respect to a matter in the State list in the national interest.
English U.P.U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2002
Q7903. National Development Council is primarily related to –
A Approval of five-year plans B Execution of village development plans C Formation of development plans D The financial relation between States and Union.
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Correct answer: Approval of five-year plans
English U.P. R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2017
Q7904. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (State) (Year of coming to existence) A. Nagaland 1. 2000 B. Jharkhand 2. 1962 *UPPSC Question Papers General Studies (Indian Polity Governance) C. Telangana 3. 1975 D. Sikkim 4. 2014 Codes : A B C D
A 4 1 2 3 B 2 1 4 3 C 3 2 1 4 D 1 3 4 2
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Correct answer: Ans. (*)
Q7905. Consider the followings : Assertion (A) : Recommendations of the Rajya Sabha, after a Money Bill is passed by the Lok Sabha and transmitted to the Rajya Sabha, have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha within 14 days from the receipt of recommendations and then get them incorporated in the Bill. Reason (R) : Money Bill cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: 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 the not the correct explanation of (A). C (A) is true but (R) is false. D (A) is false but (R) is true.
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Correct answer: (A) is false but (R) is true.
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2014
Q7906. Indian Model of Ombudsman is –
A Lekhpal B Tehsildar C Governor D Lokpal .C
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Correct answer: Lokpal .C
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2025
Q7907. Consider the formation of the following States of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last. 1. Punjab 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Nagaland 4. Sikkim Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
A 3, 2, 4, 1 B 3, 4, 1, 2 C 3, 1, 4, 2 D 2, 3, 4, 1
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Correct answer: 3, 1, 4, 2
English U.P.P.C.S. (Spl) (Mains) 2004
Q7908. Which of the following are exclusive powers of Lok Sabha in comparison to the Rajya Sabha? I. A Money/Finance Bill can be introduced only in the House of the People. II. Regarding the rejection or amendment of Money Bill. III. The accountability of Council of Ministers. IV. Concerning the creation of one or more All India Services. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code :
A I, II, III, IV B I, II, III C I, III, IV D II, III, IV
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Correct answer: I, II, III
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1998
Q7909. The first Lokpal Bill was presented in the Parliament in–
A 1967 B 1971 C 1968 D 1972
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Correct answer: 1968
English U.P.R.O./A.R.O. (Mains) 2013
Q7910. Which of the following States of India was formed in 1948? FN
A West Bengal B Assam C Punjab D Himachal Pradesh D
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Correct answer: Ans. (*)
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2018
Q7911. The Council of States has exclusive powers in relation to which of the following?
A To initiate proceedings for the removal of the President B To initiate proceedings for the removal of a judges of the Supreme Court C To recommend creation of a new All India Service D None of the above
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Correct answer: To recommend creation of a new All India Service
English U.P. U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2010
Q7912. Which of the following statements about the Lokpal Bill, 2011 is/are correct? 1. Was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2011. 2. Was introduced by Shri P. Chidambaram, Home Minister. 3. Has been referred to the Standing Committee. 4. Has been termed by Civil Society members as ‘weak.’ Select the correct answer from the codes given below: Code :
A 1 and 2 only B 1,2 and 3 only C 2 and 4 only D 1, 3 and 4 only
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Correct answer: 1, 3 and 4 only
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990
Q7913. The Commission for Reorganisation of States on the basis of language was established in-
A 1856 B 1956 C 1957 D 1960
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English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2025
Q7914. With reference to creation of new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. In the national interest, the Rajya Sabha can pass a resolution for creation of new All India Service. 2. The resolution for creation of new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by two-third majority of the total members of the house. Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
A Only 2 B Neither 1 nor 2 C Both 1 and 2 D Only 1
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Correct answer: Only 1
English U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2010
Q7915. Civil Society’s representatives in the panel for drafting the Lokpal Bill include: 1. Anna Hazare 2. Prashant Joshi 3. Santosh Hegde 4. Kiran Bedi 5. Shanti Bhushan Select your correct answer from the code given below:
A Only 1, 3, 4 and 5 B Only 1, 2, 3 and 4 C Only 1, 2 and 3 D Only 1, 3 and 5
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Correct answer: Only 1, 3 and 5
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2025
Q7916. Who among the following were the members of the Fazal Ali Commission ? 1. K. T. Shah 2. K. M. Panikkar 3. P. Sitaramaiah 4. H. N. Kunjaru Select the correct answer from the code given below : Code :
A 1 and 3 B 2 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 1 and 2
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Correct answer: 2 and 4
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999
Q7917. Which one of the following pairs of states has equal representation in the Council of States:
A Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra B Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu C Gujarat and Rajasthan D Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
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English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2024
Q7918. According to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 the Lokpal would be appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendations of a Selection Committee, with the Prime Minister as chairperson and consisting, among others, of the following: 1. Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge nominated by him 2. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha 3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha 4. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
A 1, 2 and 3 B 2, 3 and 4 C 1, 2, 3 and 4 D 1, 3 and 4
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Correct answer: 1, 3 and 4
English U.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 2018
Q7919. Which of the following is the first State in India formed on the basis of Languages?
A Kerala B Madhya Pradesh C Andhra Pradesh D Uttar Pradesh
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Correct answer: Andhra Pradesh
English U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2000, 2002
Q7920. Seats allocated to Uttar Pradesh in the Council of States are the total number of seats allocated to:
A Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh B Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu C Bihar and Gujarat D Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
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Correct answer: Ans. (*)