ACS Prelims 2013 Exam Paper
Following are the 100 ACS Prelims 2015 Questions & their answers are included here to get a clear idea, what is the structure of questions coming in examination. From here candidates are able to learn the foremost topics, which are given priority in exams.
ACS Prelims Exam 2013
- Who was the pioneer of positive liberation?
- Bentham
- T.H. Green
- Machiavelli
- J.S. Mill
Ans: b. T.H. Green
2. “The God, who gave us life, gave us liberty at the same time.” Who said this?
- Jefferson
- Hobbes
- Laski
- Rousseau
Ans: a. Jefferson
3. Who wrote the book, Social Contract?
- Rousseau
- Locke
- Hobbes
- Machpherson
Ans: a. Rousseau
4. During the Medieval period the King was
- considered as representative of God on the earth
- Accountable to the community for his action
- Regarded as superior to the law of nature
- A puppet in the hand of pope
Ans: a. considered as representative of God on the earth
5. The pluralist theory of democracy is associated with
- Sartori
- Barelson
- Presthus
- All of them
Ans: a. Sartori
6. Who of the following holds that law restraints liberty?
- Idealists and Anarchists
- Individualists and Anarchists
- Idealists and Socialites
- Anarchists and Socialists
Ans: d. Anarchists and Socialists
7. Locke’s view on state of nature was
- Pre-social
- Pre-political
- Pre-social and pre-political
- Social and political
Ans: b. Pre-political
8. The View the ‘State is a necessary evil’ is associated with
- individualists
- Anarchists
- Marxists
- sophists
Ans: a. individualists
9. Who among the following was an advocate of positive liberty?
- Marx
- Green
- Bentham
- J.S. Mill
Ans: a. Marx
10. Democracy is distinguished from dictatorship by the fact that
- It aims at the material good of the people
- It ensures social justice
- It guarantees civil and political rights
- It is responsive to the will of the people
Ans: d. It is responsive to the will of the people
11. Which of the following theories, in your view, best explains the nature of rights?
- The Social Welfare Theory
- The Theory of Natural Rights
- The Historical Theory of Rights
- The Legal Theory of Rights
Ans: b. The Theory of Natural Rights
12. Who gave the concept of external sovereignty?
- Austin
- Grotius
- Hobbes
- Maclver
Ans: c. Hobbes
13. “Where there is no law, there is no freedom.” Who said this?
- T.H. Green
- Lacke
- Hobbes
- Maclver
Ans: b. Lacke
14. The General will is
- non sovereign
- sovereign
- limited sovereign
- legal sovereign
Ans: b. sovereign
15. “Politics begins and ends with the State.” Who said this?
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Garner
- Easton
Ans: c. Garner
16. Political Science is
- science and arts
- arts
- natural science
- social Science
Ans: c. natural science
17. The idea of “General will” was propagated by
- Machiavelli
- Rousseau
- Locke
- Hobbes
Ans: b. Rousseau
18. Which of the following is not a characteristic of sovereignty?
- Originality
- Divisibility
- Permanence
- Exclusiveness
Ans: a. Originality
19. One example of titular sovereign is the
- British Queen
- American President
- Indian Prime Minister
- British Prime Minister
Ans: a. British Queen
20. ‘De facto sovereign’ comes into power by
- lawful means
- revolution or coup
- election
- heredity
Ans: b. revolution or coup
21. “Law is the command of the sovereign.” Who said this?
- John Austin
- Barker
- Laski
- Maitland
Ans: a. John Austin
22. Which of the following is not a device of direct democracy?
- Referendum
- Habeas corpus
- Initiative
- Recall
Ans: b. Habeas corpus
23. “Democracy is a government in which everyone has a share.” Who said this?
- A. V. Dicey
- Suley
- A. Lincoln
- C.F. Strong
Ans: c. A. Lincoln
24. “History is Past Politics, and Politics Present History’, Who said this?
- Freeman
- Bryce
- Laski
- Giddings
Ans: a. Freeman
25. Who of the following is not a supporter of natural liberty?
- Hobbes
- Laski
- Locke
- Rousseau
Ans: b. Laski
26. Political liberty is in
- a democratic country
- an autocratic country
- a monarchical country
- a totalitarian country
Ans: a. a democratic country
27. The Modern Democracy is known as
- limited democracy
- representative democracy
- socialist democracy
- direct democracy
Ans: b. representative democracy
28. Which of the following is not a feature of a Welfare State?
- Good governance
- People-oriented policies
- Profit-oriented policies
- Equality among people
Ans: c. Profit-oriented policies
29. According to Aristotle
- State is a divine institution
- State is an artificial creation
- State is a creation of force
- State is a natural institution
Ans: d. State is a natural institution
30. The statement that, ‘A man who lives outside the polis is either a beast or a God’ is attributed to
- Plato
- Aristotle
- Hobbes
- Hegel
Ans: b. Aristotle
31. The Divine Origin Theory of State holds that the
- State was created by a saint, named Devine
- State was created by the God
- State was created by majority vote
- State was created by the people
Ans: b. State was created by the God
32. “Socialism is a Chameleon-like creed.” is said by
- Karl Marx
- Lenin
- Ramsay Muir
- T.H. Green
Ans: c. Ramsay Muir
33. The term ‘liberty’ has been drawn from the Latin term
- Libel
- Lingua
- Labour
- Liber
Ans: d. Liber
34. Who opposed State interference in the self regarding action of the individuals?
- Marx
- Hobbes
- T.H. Green
- J.S. Mill
Ans: d. J.S. Mill
35. Who was the author of On Liberty?
- J.S. Mill
- Bentham
- T.H. Green
- Laski
Ans: a. J.S. Mill
36. Who of the following is not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
- B.R. Ambedkar
- K.M. Munshi
- Alladi Krishnaswamy
- Mahatma Gandhi
Ans: d. Mahatma Gandhi
37. The Indian Constitution has been divided into
- 16 Chapters
- 22 Chapters
- 24 Chapters
- 25 Chapter
Ans: b. 22 Chapters
38. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution deals with
- emergency power of the president
- special status of Jammu and Kashmir
- special provisions of minorities
- amendment procedures
Ans: b. special status of Jammu and Kashmir
39. The framers of the Constitution of India borrowed the idea of Fundamental Rights from the Constitution of
- the USA
- the USSR
- Britain
- France
Ans: a. the USA
40. The president of India can nominate
- ten members to the Rajya Sabha
- two members to the Rajya Sabha
- on members to the Rajya Sabha
- twelve members to the Rajya Sabha
Ans: d. twelve members to the Rajya Sabha
41. The seats are allocated to various States in the Lok Sabha on the basis of
- population
- population and economic status
- population, education and economic status
- none of the above
Ans: a. population
42. Which of the following is the largest Committee of the Indian Parliament?
- The Public Accounts Committee
- The Estimates Committee
- The committee on public undertakings
- The committee on petition
Ans: b. The Estimates Committee
43. The Governor recommends the imposition of the President’s Rule in the state
- on the recommendation of the State Legislature
- on the recommendation of the Chief Minister
- on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers
- if he is satisfied that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provision of the Constitution
Ans: d. if he is satisfied that the Government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provision of the Constitution
44. The Supreme Court of India was set up by
- the Constitution
- a low of the Parliament
- An order of the President
- None of the above
Ans: a. the Constitution
45. The judges of the Supreme Court hold office till they reach the age of
- 58 years
- 60 years
- 65 years
- there is no upper limit
Ans: c. 65 years
46. The idea of judicial review, incorporated in the Indian ConstitutIon, has been adopted from
- the USA
- the UK
- Canada
- Australia
Ans: a. the USA
47. The term ‘Republic’ implies
- head of the State in hereditary
- head of the State is elected
- head of the State is nominated
- head of the State is appointed
Ans: b. head of the State is elected
48. “The Indian Constitution is first and foremost a social document,” is said by
- D.D. Basu
- G. Austin
- M.V. Pylee
- Atul Kohli
Ans: b. G. Austin
49. Parliamentary form of government is called
- Responsible government
- Independent government
- Non responsible government
- Autocratic government
Ans: a. Responsible government
50. Which of the following is no longer a fundamental right?
- Right to religion
- Right to property
- Right to equality
- Right to freedom
Ans: b. Right to property
51. High Courts can issue writs under
- Article 226
- Article 227
- Article 228
- Article 229
Ans: c. Article 228
52. Directive Principles of State Policy try to establish
- Democratic
- Welfare state
- Autocratic state
- Police state
Ans: b. Welfare state
53. Money Bill can be introduced only in the
- Rajya Sabha
- Lok Sabha
- Cabinet
- State Legislature
Ans: b. Lok Sabha
54. The Chairman of the UPSC is appointed by the
- Prime Minister of India
- President of India
- Chief Minister of a State
- Governor of a State
Ans: b. President of India
55. Which of the following is not the power of the Prime Minister?
- formation of the Council of Ministers
- chairman of the cabinet
- leader of the Parliament
- supreme commander of the armed forces
Ans: d. supreme commander of the armed forces
56. Discretionary powers are enjoyed by the
- President
- Prime Minister
- Governor
- Chief Minister
Ans: a. President
57. Guwahati Municipal Corporation was constituted in the year of
- 1973
- 1974
- 1975
- 1976
Ans: b. 1974
58. The present Panchayati Raj system in Assam was established by the Assam Panchayat Act in the year
- 1992
- 1993
- 1994
- 1995
Ans: c. 1994
59. Who described India as a ‘Soft State’?
- Gunnar Myrdal
- Myron Weiner
- Rajni Kothari
- K.C. Wheare
Ans: a. Gunnar Myrdal
60. Who among the following scrutinizes the sport of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India?
- The Cabinet Secretariat
- The Public Accounts Committee
- The Union Finance Minister
- The Department of Expenditure, Union Ministry of Finance
Ans: b. The Public Accounts Committee
61. The UPA government was formed in 2004 at the center, when CPl(M) was
- neither supporting nor opposing it
- not a part of the alliance, but as supporting from outside
- a part of the alliance
- opposed to the government
Ans: c. a part of the alliance
62. The term ‘mixed political culture’ was used in the Indian context by
- Rajni Kothari
- Francis Frankel
- V.S. Sirsikar
- Morris Jones
Ans: b. Francis Frankel
63. The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide the disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
- advisory jurisdiction
- appellate jurisdiction
- original jurisdiction
- none of the above
Ans: c. original jurisdiction
64. Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the
- 42nd Amendment
- 40th Amendment
- 39th Amendment
- 36th Amendment
Ans: d. 36th Amendment
65. Which of the following bodies finalize the Five-Year Plans proposal?
- Planning Commission
- Union Cabinet
- National Development Council
- Ministry of Planning
Ans: c. National Development Council
66. Holding of election for the Panchayats is decided by the
- District Magistrate
- State Government
- Election Commission
- President of India
Ans: d. President of India
67. Under which Amendment, Education was transferred to the Concurrent List?
- 42nd
- 44th
- 46th
- 48th
Ans: d. 48th
68. Which of the following words were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution under the 42nd Amendment?
- Democratic Republic
- Democratic Socialist
- Socialist Secular
- Sovereign Secular
Ans: c. Socialist Secular
69. Which of the following is the duration of the President’s Rule in a State in the first instance?
- One year
- Six months
- Three months
- Two months
Ans: b. Six months
70. Who of the following was the first Vice President of India?
- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
- Dr. Zakir Hussain
- V. V. Girl
- M. Hidayatullah
Ans: a. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
71. Which one of the following has been wrongly listed as an essential attribute of democracy?
- Freedom of Speech
- Freedom of Religion
- Equality before Law
- Equality of property
Ans: d. Equality of property
72. At present constitutional monarchy prevails in
- the USA
- China
- Saudi Arabia
- the UK
Ans: d. the UK
73. Who expressed the view that the British Constitution does not exist?
- de Tocqueville
- Hamilton
- Hepman Finep
- C.F. Strong
Ans: a. de Tocqueville
74. Which one of the following countries possesses a presidential government?
- India
- Switzerland
- the USA
- the USSR
Ans: c. the USA
75. To which form of government the principles of ‘separation of power’ is applicable?
- Parliamentary
- Presidential
- Unitary
- Federal
Ans: a. Parliamentary
76. Which of the following Articles prescribes the function of the UPSC?
- 318
- 319
- 320
- 321
Ans: c. 320
77. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the General Assembly in
- 1945
- 1946
- 1948
- 1949
Ans: c. 1948
78. In the United States, pressure groups make concentrated efforts to influence the
- Senate
- Congress
- House of Representative
- Committees
Ans: b. Congress
79. How many permanent members are there in the United Nation Security Council?
- 5
- 10
- 15
- 20
Ans: a. 5
80. What is the term of the office of the Secretary-General?
- 4 years
- 2 years
- 5 years
- 3 years
Ans: c. 5 years
81. Regarding the establishment of the Public Service Commission, the Constitution of India discussed it in the
- Article 314
- Article 315
- Article 316
- Article 317
Ans: b. Article 315
82. Magna Carta was signed In the year
- 1212
- 1213
- 1214
- 1215
Ans: d. 1215
83. Rule of Law does not mean
- Supremacy of law
- no one is above the law
- everyone is under the same law of land
- political leaders are above the law
Ans: d. political leaders are above the law
84. In the UK the highest court of appeal is the
- Supreme Court
- High Court
- House of Lords
- House of Commons
Ans: a. Supreme Court
85. In the USA, the executive power is vested in the
- Prime Minister
- Monarch
- Cabinet
- President
Ans: d. President
86. The members of the American Cabinet were responsible to the
- House or Representatives
- Senate
- President
- King
Ans: c. President
87. Which of the following is not the purpose of the UNO?
- To maintain International peace and security
- To encourage war
- To develop friendly relation among nation
- To act as a center to attain common ends
Ans: b. To encourage war
88. The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) was established in
- 1946
- 1947
- 1957
- 1967
Ans: a. 1946
89. The Speaker of which of the following countries maintains nonpartisan character?
- The UK
- The USA
- India
- None of the above
Ans: a. The UK
90. The Queen of England makes all judicial appointments on the recommendation of the
- Lord Chancellor
- Cabinet
- Parliament
- None of the above
Ans: a. Lord Chancellor
91. A Candidate for the US Presidentship should be a resident of the United States for
- 7 years
- 10 years
- 14 years
- 20 years
Ans: c. 14 years
92 Which one of the following Articles of the UN Charter deals with review of the UN Charter?
- Article 108
- Article 109
- Article 111
- Article 113
Ans: b. Article 109
93 UNESCO’s headquarters is located In
- Geneva
- Rome
- Paris
- New York
Ans: c. Paris
94 The main body of the United Nations Is
- Security Council
- General Assembly
- Secretariat
- Trusteeship Council
Ans: b. General Assembly
95. The first Secretariat of the United Nation was
- U. Thant
- Dag Hammarskjold
- Trygve Lie
- Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit
Ans: c. Trygve Lie
96. Of the following, which are the three new objectives set forth by the United Nations?
- Security, justice and welfare
- Disarm, decolonize and develop
- Security, peace and welfare
- Disarm, justice and develop
Ans: c. Security, peace and welfare
97. The International Court of Justice consists of
- 12 judges
- 10 judges
- 15 judges
- 17 judges
Ans: c. 15 judges
98. The General Assembly decides all the important questions by
- Absolute majority
- Simple majority
- 2/3rd majority
- 3/4th majority
Ans: c. 2/3rd majority
99. The non permanent members of the security council are
- 6
- 9
- 10
- 11
Ans: c. 10
100. WTO was established in the year
- 1993
- 1994
- 1995
- 1996
Ans: c. 1995
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