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Indian Polity

425 questions asked in UPSC Prelims.

2014 · Q62Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name 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(a) 1 only

2013 · Q1Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

  1. (a)The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
  2. (b)The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further
  3. (c)The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration
  4. (d)The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
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Official answer(a) The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha

2013 · Q2Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same time
  2. (b)The Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President
  3. (c)No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post
  4. (d)In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
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Official answer(c) No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post

2013 · Q11Indian PolityConstitutional Framework & Developmentmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislatures of all the States 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

2013 · Q26Indian PolitySocial Justice & Vulnerable Sectionsmoderate

Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?

  1. (a)State Forest Department
  2. (b)District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
  3. (c)Tahsildar/Block Development Officer/Mandal Revenue Officer
  4. (d)Gram Sabha
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Official answer(d) Gram Sabha

2013 · Q59Indian PolityParliament & State Legislatureseasy

In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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

2013 · Q68Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2013 · Q69Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2013 · Q70Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President. 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

2013 · Q71Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements: 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of the society on the basis of equal opportunity. 2. It issues guidelines for the State Legal Services Authorities to implement the legal programmes and schemes throughout the country. 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(c) Both 1 and 2

2012 · Q1Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996, what is the role/power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prevent alienation of land in the Scheduled Areas. 2. Gram Sabha has the ownership of minor forest produce. 3. Recommendation of Gram Sabha is required for granting prospecting licence or mining lease for any mineral in the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2012 · Q2Indian PolityParliament & State Legislatureseasy

In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is

  1. (a)to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance
  2. (b)to let opposition members collect information from the ministers
  3. (c)to allow a reduction of specific amount in demand for grant
  4. (d)to postpone the proceedings to check the inappropriate or violent behaviour on the part of some members
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Official answer(a) to allow a discussion on a definite matter of urgent public importance

2012 · Q6Indian PolityDirective Principles Of State Policyeasy

Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India : 1. Securing for citizens of India a uniform civil code 2. Organizing village Panchayats 3. Promoting cottage industries in rural areas 4. Securing for all the workers reasonable leisure and cultural opportunities Which of the above are the Gandhian Principles that are reflected in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

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

2012 · Q7Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. Union Territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha. 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner to adjudicate the election disputes. 3. According to the Constitution of India, the Parliament consists of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)1 only
  2. (b)2 and 3
  3. (c)1 and 3
  4. (d)None
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Official answer(d) None