Q2. Consider the following:

1. Parliament of India

2. Government of the states

3. Panchayats

4. Statutory bodies

5. Non statutory bodies

Which of the above are included in the definition of "State" according to Article 12 of the Indian Constitution?

Q. 3The writ of "Prohibition" is a legal remedy used to:

A. Challenge the validity of a law passed by the legislature.

B. Transfer a case pending with lower court to a higher court.

C. Prevent a court or tribunal from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting beyond its authority.

D. Compel a public authority to perform a legal duty.

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Day 4: 12th April (65 Days to Prelims)

Expected Time to complete: 3 hours

Topics:

● DPSP's
● Amendments procedure
● Relationship Between FRs & DPSPs
● Fundamental Duties
● Emergency provisions

Source: Laxmikant

Sleepy Students:

● You can cover the topics in our crash course: Lecture 8-10 of prelims Polity crash
course.
● You can practise these topics in our Parishram Test number: 4

Q.1.Consider the following provisions:

1. Organising village panchayats.

2. Securing social and cultural opportunities for all workers.

3. Prohibiting consumption of intoxicating drinks.

4. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas.

Which of the above are Gandhian Principles that are reflected under the Directive Principles of State policy as enshrined in the constitution of India ?

Q.2. Consider the following:

1. Abolition or creation of legislative councils in states.

2. Use of the English language in Parliament.

3. Conferment of more jurisdiction on the Supreme Court.

4. Representation of states in the Parliament.

How many provisions mentioned above can be amended in the Constitution by a simple majority of the two Houses of Parliament?

Q.3. Which among the following rights are automatically suspended under Article 358 of the Constitution when the National Emergency is declared ?

1. Freedom of Speech and Expression

2. Freedom of Religion

3. Freedom of Assembly

4. Right to Privacy

Q. 1 Consider the following statements regarding Ambergris
1. It is a waxy substance released by an algal bloom.

2. It is used in the perfume market,
especially to create fragrances like
musk.

3. The sale of ambergris is prohibited in
India.

Q. 2.Consider the following statements regarding invisible e-waste

1. Electronic items that often go
unrecognized and aren't properly
recycled within the appropriate waste stream.

2. It constitutes almost half of
global Electronic Waste.

Q 3.Which of the following statements is/are correct:

1. ‘Status of Leopard in India 2022 report reveals that the population of leopard in India has shrunk by 8 per cent.

2. Leopards are believed to be among the least adaptable carnivores

3. 3.Maharashtra has the highest number of leopards in India.

Q. 4.What is ALTÉRRA?

A. India's first Renewable Energy AIF

B. Innovative financing approaches for EV infrastructure in India

C. World’s largest private investment vehicle for climate change action.

D. None of the above