Daily Mock Test – 30 July 2025 – Mumkin Hai IAS Coaching

🧠 Daily Mock Test – 30 July 2025

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#1. The term ‘Stagflation’ refers to a situation where:

Inflation is high, but unemployment is low

Inflation and unemployment both are high

Inflation is low, but GDP growth is high

Prices fall, but the economy is booming

✅ Answer: 2
Explanation: Stagflation = stagnant growth + high inflation + high unemployment.

#2. Which of the following statements about Fundamental Duties is incorrect?

They are enforceable by law

They were added by the 42nd Amendment Act

They apply to all Indian citizens

One of the duties promotes scientific temper and humanism

Explanation:

Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) are non-justiciable, i.e., not enforceable by courts, though laws can be made to enforce them indirectly.
Introduced by the 42nd Amendment (1976) based on the Soviet model.

#3. Which of the following is true regarding the Delimitation Commission of India?

A. It is a permanent constitutional body

B. Its orders can be challenged in a High Court

C. It is headed by the Chief Election Commissioner

D. It is constituted under a separate Act of Parliament

✅ Correct Answer: D. It is constituted under a separate Act of Parliament

📘 Explanation:

The Delimitation Commission is a temporary, statutory body, not a permanent constitutional body.
It is established under the Delimitation Commission Act, not the Constitution.
Orders are final and cannot be challenged in court.
It is headed by a retired Supreme Court judge, not the CEC.

#4. The concept of “Due Process of Law” is:

Explicitly mentioned in the Indian Constitution under Article 21

Taken from the British Constitution

Interpreted into Article 21 by the Supreme Court

Included only in DPSPs

✅ Explanation:

Originally, Article 21 used “procedure established by law,” (narrower than due process).
In Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India (1978), the Supreme Court interpreted it to include substantive due process, making it more robust.
The concept comes from American jurisprudence, not British.

Concurrent List
Freedom of Trade and Commerce
Procedure for Constitutional Amendments
Language of the Preamble

#5. Choose the correct answer:

1, 2 and 3 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Concurrent List & Free Trade: From Australia
Procedure for amendments: Mostly Indian innovation
Preamble’s language: Inspired by the US Constitution, not Australian.

The Constitution mentions the post of the Deputy Prime Minister.
The Parliament has no power to create new Fundamental Rights.

#6. Which is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

Explanation:

Deputy Prime Minister is not mentioned anywhere in the Constitution. It’s a political arrangement.
Parliament CAN create new FRs via constitutional amendments, e.g., Right to Education under Article 21A.

#7. The term of office of the Vice-President of India may be terminated:

By the President at any time

By a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha

By a resolution passed by a majority of members of the Rajya Sabha and agreed to by Lok Sabha

Through impeachment by both Houses

Explanation:

Article 67(b): Vice-President can be removed by a resolution of the Rajya Sabha passed by a majority and agreed to by the Lok Sabha.
This is not impeachment like the President’s removal (Article 61).

#8. Which of the following schedules of the Constitution deals with anti-defection?

9th Schedule

10th Schedule

7th Schedule

11th Schedule

✅ Answer: 2
Explanation: 10th Schedule = Anti-defection law (52nd Amendment, 1985).

#9. Which fundamental right was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment?

Right to life and personal liberty

Right to education

Right to property

Right to privacy

✅ Answer: 2
Explanation: The 86th Amendment (2002) introduced Article 21A, Right to Education.

#10. The National Green Tribunal was established in India under which of the following Acts?

Environment Protection Act, 1986

National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981

Wildlife Protection Act, 1972

✅ Correct Answer: 2. National Green Tribunal Act, 2010

📘 Explanation:
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was created in 2010 via a separate Act passed by Parliament — the NGT Act, 2010.
It’s a special environmental court for speedy disposal of cases related to environmental protection and conservation.

He must be qualified to become a judge of the Supreme Court.
He can participate in the proceedings of Parliament without voting rights.
He is elected by both Houses of Parliament.

#11. Which of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is/are true?

1 and 2 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

✅ Explanation:

Appointed by the President (not elected) under Article 76.
Should have SC-judge qualification.
Can speak in Parliament but cannot vote.

#12. Which Article was cited by the President of India while dismissing the Governor of Tamil Nadu in 2025?

a) Article 155

b) Article 156

c) Article 360

d) Article 356

✅ Correct Answer: b) Article 156

💡 Explanation:
Under Article 156(1), a Governor holds office at the pleasure of the President. In recent years, this clause was invoked to remove governors in politically sensitive cases, like in Tamil Nadu in 2025 (example-based).

#13. India signed a tri-service defence pact in 2025 with which African nation to counter Indo-Pacific naval threats?

A. Kenya

B. Mozambique

C. Seychelles

D. Madagascar

✅ Correct Answer: D. Madagascar

📘 Explanation:

India signed a historic tri-service agreement with Madagascar for naval access, radar stations, and logistics support.
It’s part of India’s SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) doctrine.

#14. Which of the following sectors are included under India’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme?

A. Textiles

B. Pharmaceuticals

C. Automobiles and Auto Components

D. All of the above

✅ Correct Answer: D. All of the above

📘 Explanation:
The PLI Scheme covers 14 key sectors, including:

Electronics, Pharma, Textiles, Auto, Drones, Semiconductors, etc.
It offers financial incentives to boost domestic manufacturing and exports.

#15. Which of the following Articles empower the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment?

Article 72 only

Article 161 only

Article 72 and Article 161

Article 72 with approval of Council of Ministers only

✅ Explanation:

Article 72: President’s power to grant pardons for offences under Union law and death sentences.
Article 161: Governor has similar power for offences under State law.
Thus, both Articles empower constitutional heads to grant mercy, depending on the nature of the offence.

#16. In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court uphold the power of judicial review over constitutional amendments?

Golaknath v. State of Punjab

A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras

Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

Indira Sawhney v. Union of India

Explanation:

Golaknath Case (1967): The SC held that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights. This was later balanced by Kesavananda Bharati (1973), establishing basic structure doctrine.

#17. Which of the following is not part of the government’s strategy for fiscal consolidation?

A. Disinvestment in public sector units

B. Increase in revenue expenditure

C. Monetization of assets

D. Rationalization of subsidies

✅ Correct Answer: B. Increase in revenue expenditure

📘 Explanation:

Fiscal consolidation refers to reducing the fiscal deficit and stabilizing public finances.
A → Raising funds via disinvestment supports consolidation ✅
C → Asset monetization = unlock value, reduce deficit ✅
D → Reducing subsidies lowers government spending ✅
❌ B increases expenditure, which goes against consolidation efforts.

It relates to breach of Parliamentary privilege
It is based on rules or constitutional provisions
It is related to ongoing legislative debate
It seeks to raise a new discussion point

#18. Select the correct option:

1, 2 and 3 only

2 and 4 only

2 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

✅ Explanation:

A Point of Order can be raised when a Member believes the rules are being violated.
It must be based on Rules of Procedure or Constitutional provisions (not for general political issues).
It may relate to breach of parliamentary privileges or deviation from procedure.

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