2020 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

2020 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

11.
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
A.
all political parties in the Parliament are represented in the Government.
B.
the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it.
C.
the Government is elected by the people and can be removed by them
D.
the Government s chosen by the Parliament but cannot be removed by the it before completion of a fixed term
ANSWER :
B. the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it.
12.
Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?
A.
Directive Principles of State Policy
B.
Fundamental Rights
C.
Preamble
D.
Seventh Schedule
ANSWER :
A. Directive Principles of State Policy
13.

Consider the following statements:
1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2. The Constitution of India Provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liabilities and to preserve the ideas on which the Constitution is based
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

both 1 1nd 2

D.

neither 1 and 2

ANSWER :

D. neither 1 and 2

14.
One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
A.
the final goal of a stateless society
B.
class struggle
C.
abolition of private property
D.
economic determinism
ANSWER :
A. the final goal of a stateless society
15.
In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
A.
An agency for widening the scope parliamentary demorcracy
B.
An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
C.
An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth
D.
An agency for the implementation of public policy
ANSWER :
D. An agency for the implementation of public policy
16.
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
A.
a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect
B.
not a part of the Constitution and has to legal effect either
C.
a part of the Constitution and has the same legal effect as any other part
D.
a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
ANSWER :
D. a part of the Constitution but has no legal effect independently of other parts
17.
Gold Tranche (Reserve Tranche) refers to
A.
a loan system of the World Bank
B.
one of the operations of a Central Bank
C.
a credit systems granted by WTO to its members
D.
a credit system granted by IMP to its members
ANSWER :
D. a credit system granted by IMP to its members
18.

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. They shall be enforceable by courts.
2. They shall not be enforceable by any court.
3. The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the state.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

2 and 3 only

ANSWER :

D. 2 and 3 only

19.

Consider the following statements:
1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State.
2. According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offense and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison.
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

ANSWER :

D. Neither 1 nor 2

20.

Consider the following statements:
1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.
2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.

1 only

B.

2 only

C.

1 and 3 only

D.

2 and 3 only

ANSWER :

C. 1 and 3 only