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Indian Polity

425 questions asked in UPSC Prelims.

2011 · Q73Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1. Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2. Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area. 3. Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government-sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 and 2 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)1 and 3 only
  4. (d)1, 2 and 3
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Official answer(a) 1 and 2 only

2010 · Q12Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct ?

  1. (a)Lok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court
  2. (b)Lok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature
  3. (c)Every Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person
  4. (d)None of the statements given above is correct
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Official answer(d) None of the statements given above is correct

2010 · Q97Indian PolitySocial Justice & Vulnerable Sectionsmoderate

With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements: 1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason. 2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2010 · Q99Indian PolitySocial Justice & Vulnerable Sectionsmoderate

Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements: 1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc., whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups. 2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2010 · Q102Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. (a)A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit
  2. (b)One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman
  3. (c)The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs
  4. (d)A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the State Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general
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Official answer(c) The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs

2009 · Q82Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Advocate General of a State in India is appointed by the President of India upon the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State. 2. As provided in Civil Procedure Code, High Courts have original, appellate and advisory jurisdiction at the State level. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2009 · Q85Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India provides that all Cabinet Ministers shall be compulsorily the sitting members of Lok Sabha only. 2. The Union Cabinet Secretariat operates under the direction of the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(d) Neither 1 nor 2

2009 · Q94Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements : 1. The Ministries/Departments of the Government of India are created by the Prime Minister on the advice of the Cabinet Secretary. 2. Each of the Ministries is assigned to a Minister by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 only
  3. (c)Both 1 and 2
  4. (d)Neither 1 nor 2
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Official answer(b) 2 only