1. The conciliation proceedings
(a) can be used as evidence in any judicial proceedings.
(b) can be used as evidence only in Arbitral proceedings.
(c) Can be used as evidence only on the discretion of the judge or arbitrator.
(d) Cannot be used as evidence in judicial or arbitral proceedings.
Answer is D.
2. The Serious Fraud Investigation Office
(a) Takes up cases suo motu
(b) Takes up cases for investigation on the basis of application made by the concerned
(c) Takes up cases for investigations referred to it by Central Government
(d) All of the above
Answer is C.
3. Directive Principles are
(a) justifiable as fundamental rights
(b) justifiable but not as fundamental rights
(c) decorative portions of Indian Constitution
(d) not justifiable, yet fundamental governance of the country
Answer is D.
4. Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha
(a) President
(b) Prime Minister
(c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(d) Council of Ministers
Answer is A.
5. An amendment of the Constitution can be initialed by Introduction of Bill for such purpose in
(a) Council of States
(b) House of People
(c) either in council of States or House of people
(d) none of the above
Answer is C.
6. Which of the following is a function of Central Pollution Control Board under the provisions of Section 16 of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981?
(a) To carry out and sponsor investigation and research relating to problems of pollution and prevention, control or abatement of pollution.
(b) To improve the quality of air
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) neither (a) nor (b)
Answer is B.
7. The destruction of fish by use of explosive or by poisoning the water is prohibited by
(a) Indian Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
(b) The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
(c) Indian Fisheries Act, 1897
(d) The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010
Answer is C.
8. Section 10 of CPC does not apply
(a) when the previous suit is pending in the same court
(b) when the previous suit is pending in a foreign court
(c) when the previous suit is pending in any other court of India.
(d) when the previous suit is pending in a court outside India established by the Central Government
Answer is B.
9. Principle of Res judicata is
(a) Mandatory
(b) Directory
(c) Discretionary
(d) All the above
Answer is A.
10. International law is a weak law because
(a) It is not enforceable as such, it is not a law but a positive morality
(b) There is absence of compulsory dispute independent system of sanctions
(c) It only includes States as subjects
(d) There is no dependable source available
Answer is B.
11. Which of the following territories have been declared as Common Heritage of Mankind
(1) Moon
(2) High seas
(3) Deep sea bed
(4) Antarctica
(a) 1, 2 and 4
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 2 and 4
Answer is B.
12. Which of the following is not the objective of the United Nations
(a) Maintenance of International peace and security
(b) Ensuring respect tor treaty obligations
(c) Establishment of democratic governments throughout the world
(d) Promotion of Getter standards of life
Answer is C.
