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Indian Polity

425 questions asked in UPSC Prelims.

2006 · Q55Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. A person who has held office as a permanent Judge of a High Court cannot plead or act in any court or before any authority in India except the Supreme Court. 2. A person is not qualified for appointment as a Judge of a High Court in India unless he has for at least five years held a judicial office in the territory of India. 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

2006 · Q94Indian PolitySocial Justice & Vulnerable Sectionsmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age group by the State was made a Fundamental Right by the 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India. 2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas. 3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

2005 · Q47Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution. 2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. 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

2005 · Q50Indian PolityFederalism & Centre–State Relationsdifficult

Consider the following statements: 1. Articles 371A to 371I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa. 2. Constitution of India and the United States of America can envisage a dual policy (the Union and the States) but a single citizenship. 3. A naturalized citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2005 · Q51Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. Part IX of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Panchayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992. 2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities and Article 243Q envisages two types of municipalities – a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation – for every state. 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(a) 1 only

2005 · Q129Indian PolityPolitical Theory & Conceptsmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of the United States of America came into force in the year 1810. 2. All revenue bills must originate in the House of Representatives of the US Congress. 3. George W. Bush is the only President in the history of the United States of America whose father was also the President of the United States of America. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2004 · Q5Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The Constitution Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946.
  2. (b)Jawaharlal Nehru, M.A. Jinnah and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel were members of the Constituent Assembly of India.
  3. (c)The First Session of the Constituent Assembly of India was held in January, 1947.
  4. (d)The Constitution of India was adopted on 26th January, 1950.
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Official answer(a) The Constitution Assembly of India was elected by the Provincial Assemblies in the year 1946.

2004 · Q7Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Sessions Judge. 2. District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts. 3. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more, or a member of a judicial service of the State. 4. When the Sessions Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out. Which of these statements given above are correct?

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

2004 · Q8Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House. 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President. 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until immediately before the first meeting of the House. Which of these statements given above are correct?

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

2004 · Q16Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?

  1. (a)In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based
  2. (b)In the case of a no-confidence motion in Lok Sabha, no conditions of admissibility have been laid down in the Rules
  3. (c)A motion of no-confidence once admitted, has to be taken up within ten days of the leave being granted
  4. (d)Rajya Sabha is not empowered to entertain a motion of no-confidence
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Official answer(a) In Lok Sabha, a no-confidence motion has to set out the grounds on which it is based

2004 · Q17Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmenteasy

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

  1. (a)It contains the scheme of the distribution of powers between the Union and the States
  2. (b)It contains the languages listed in the Constitution
  3. (c)It contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areas
  4. (d)It allocates seats in the Council of States
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Official answer(d) It allocates seats in the Council of States

2004 · Q35Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

Consider the following tasks: 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political parties and individuals contesting the election 4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

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

2004 · Q55Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

Which of the following institutes have been recognized as the Institutes of National Importance (by an Act of Parliament)? 1. Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai 2. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali 3. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 4. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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