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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements:

I. The Constitution of India/explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion.

II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

I only

B

II only

C

Both I and II

D

Neither I nor II

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

$$ \text { Consider the following pairs: } $$

Provision in the Constitution of India Stated under
I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State The Directive Principles of the State Policy
II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture The Fundamental Duties
III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories The Fundamental Rights
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A

Only one

B

Only two

C

All the three

D

None

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

Consider the following statements:

With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule

I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration

II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

I only

B

II only

C

Both I and II

D

Neither I nor II

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper I 2025 (General Studies)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.66

$$ \text { With reference to India, consider the following pairs: } $$

Organisation Union Ministry
I. The National Automotive Board Ministry of Commerce and Industry
II. The Coir Board Ministry of Heavy Industries
III. The National Centre for Trade Information Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
A

Only one

B

Only two

C

All the three

D

None