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Indian Polity

425 questions asked in UPSC Prelims.

2012 · Q8Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

With reference to consumers' rights/privileges under the provisions of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Consumers are empowered to take samples for food testing. 2. When a consumer files a complaint in any consumer forum, no fee is required to be paid. 3. In case of death of a consumer, his/her legal heir can file a complaint in the consumer forum on his/her behalf. Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

  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(c) 1 and 3 only

2012 · Q9Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha Speaker, consider the following statements : 1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/She need not be a member of the House at the time of his/her election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his/her election. 3. If he/she intends to resign, the letter of his/her resignation has to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2012 · Q10Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. A dispute between the Government of India and one or more States 2. A dispute regarding elections to either House of the Parliament or that of Legislature of a State 3. A dispute between the Government of India and a Union Territory 4. A dispute between two or more States Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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

2012 · Q23Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of Inclusive Governance? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking 2. Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts 3. Increasing the government spending on public health 4. Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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

2012 · Q30Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

  1. (a)To change the existing territory of a State and to change the name of a State
  2. (b)To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services
  3. (c)To amend the election procedure of the President and to determine the pension of the President after his/her retirement
  4. (d)To determine the functions of the Election Commission and to determine the number of Election Commissioners
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Official answer(b) To pass a resolution empowering the Parliament to make laws in the State List and to create one or more All India Services

2012 · Q35Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament 2. Withdrawal of moneys from Consolidated Fund of India only after passing the Appropriation Bill 3. Provisions of supplementary grants and vote-on-account 4. A periodic or at least a mid-year review of programme of the Government against macroeconomic forecasts and expenditure by a Parliamentary Budget Office 5. Introducing Finance Bill in the Parliament Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

  1. (a)1, 2, 3 and 5 only
  2. (b)1, 2 and 4 only
  3. (c)3, 4 and 5 only
  4. (d)1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
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Official answer(a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only

2012 · Q51Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)? 1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2012 · Q53Indian PolityUnion & State Executiveeasy

The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment

  1. (a)need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months
  2. (b)need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of the Lok Sabha within six months
  3. (c)must be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament
  4. (d)must be a member of the Lok Sabha
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Official answer(a) need not necessarily be a member of one of the Houses of the Parliament but must become a member of one of the Houses within six months

2012 · Q54Indian PolityElections & Electoral Reformsmoderate

With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements : 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court of Law. 2. When the orders of the Delimitation Commission are laid before the Lok Sabha or State Legislative Assembly, they cannot effect any modifications in the orders. 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 · Q56Indian PolityUnion & State Executivemoderate

According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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

2012 · Q59Indian PolityFundamental Dutieseasy

Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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

2012 · Q60Indian PolityJudiciarymoderate

What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Supreme Court Judges, the President of India has to consult the Chief Justice of India. 2. The Supreme Court Judges can be removed by the Chief Justice of India only. 3. The salaries of the Judges are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India to which the legislature does not have to vote. 4. All appointments of officers and staffs of the Supreme Court of India are made by the Government only after consulting the Chief Justice of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

2011 · Q11Indian PolityLocal Government & Panchayati Rajmoderate

The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following? 1. Constitution of District Planning Committees. 2. State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections. 3. Establishment of State Finance Commissions. Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  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(d) 1, 2 and 3

2011 · Q33Indian PolitySocial Justice & Vulnerable Sectionsmoderate

In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to? 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme. 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(c) 1 and 3 only

2011 · Q45Indian PolityPublic Finance & Finance Commissioneasy

With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)It encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure development
  2. (b)It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings
  3. (c)It ensures transparency in financial administration
  4. (d)None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
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Official answer(b) It facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector Undertakings