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With IE Mindmaps, you can solve many static questions in 2018 Prelims Paper 1 (toughest ever). Please bear with the quality of the screenshots (can’t do it again) :(

In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. In the Lok Sabha, a “Leader of the Opposition” was recognised for the first time in 1969. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 and 3 only 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

Which of the following leaf modifications occur(s) in the desert areas to inhabit water loss? Hard and waxy leaves Tiny leaves Thorns instead of leaves Select the correct answer using the code given below: 2 and 3 only 2 only 3 only 1, 2 and 3

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government. The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells, and aims to improve the quality of air in the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements: The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

Consider the following statements: Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR) is the amount that banks have to maintain in the form of their own funds to offset any loss that banks incur if any account-holders fail to repay dues. CAR is decided by each individual bank. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

Regarding Wood’s Dispatch, which of the following statements are true? Grants-in-Aid system was introduced. Establishment of universities was recommended. English as a medium of instruction at all levels of education was recommended. Select the correct answer using the code given below: 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws etc. conferred by the constitution of delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation ? Committee on Government Assurances Committee on Subordinate Legislation Rules Committee Business Advisory Committee

Consider the following pairs: Tradition State State Chapchar Kut festival Mizoram Khonom Parba ballad Manipur Thang-Ta dance Sikkim Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? 1 only 1 and 2 3 only 2 and 3

India enacted The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999 in order to comply with the obligations to ILO IMF UNCTAD WTO

Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct? (a) A bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions relating to imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax. (b) A Money Bill has provisions for the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India. (c) A Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of money out of the Contingency Fund of India. (d) A Money Bill deals with the regulation of borrowing of money or giving of any guarantee by the Government of India.

In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residuary powers were given to the (a)Federal Legislature (b) Governor General (c)Provincial Legislature (d) Provincial Governors

Consider the following statements : 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a)1 only (b)2 only (c)Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Economically, one of the results of the British rule in India in the 19th century was the (a) increase in the export of Indian handicrafts (b) growth in the number of Indian owned factories (c) commercialization of Indian agriculture (d) rapid increase in the urban population

If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then (a) the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved. (b) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament. (c) Article 19 is suspended in that State. (d) the President can make laws relating to that State.

Consider the following pairs : Craft Heritage of 1. Puthukkuli shawls Tamil Nadu 2. Sujni embroidery Maharashtra 3. Uppada Jamdani saris Karnataka Which of the pairs given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 (c) 3 only (d) 2 and 3

Consider the following statements: The Reserve Bank of India manages and services Government of India Securities but not any State Government Securities. Treasury bills are issued by the Government of India and there are no treasury bills issued by the State Governments. Treasury bills offer are issued at a discount from the par value. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 3 only (c) 2 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3

Which one of the following statements does not apply to the system of Subsidiary Alliance introduced by Lord Wellesley? (a) To maintain a large standing army at other’s expense (b) To keep India safe from Napoleonic danger (c) To secure a fixed income for the Company (d) To establish British paramountcy over the Indian States Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? Charter Act of 1813 General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823 Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and3

Which of the following led to the introduction of English Education in India? Charter Act of 1813 General Committee of Public Instruction, 1823 Orientalist and Anglicist Controversy Select the correct answer using the code given below : (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1,2 and3

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? (a) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution (b) Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV (c) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III (d) Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution

Consider the following statements : 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly. 2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her office immediately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (a) 1 only (b)2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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