Indian Polity

Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over ?

1. (a)C. Rajagopalachari
2. (b)Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
3. (c)T.T. Krishnamachari
4. (d)Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha

With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements : 1. It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States. 2. Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature. 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

As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of : 1. Addition 2. Variation 3. Repeal Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament ? 1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills. 2. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States. 3. The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it. 4. Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha. Select the answer using the code given below :

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

The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members ? 1. Governor of the Constituent State 2. Chief Minister of the Constituent State 3. Three Members to be nominated by the President of India 4. The Home Minister of India Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023 ?

1. (a)One
2. (b)Two
3. (c)Three
4. (d)Four

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages ? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India ? 1. Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution. 2. Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution. 3. Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution. Select the answer using the code given below :

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

Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India ?

1. (a)Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.
2. (b)Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.
3. (c)Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.
4. (d)Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.

Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy ?

1. (a)Article 15
2. (b)Article 16
3. (c)Article 19
4. (d)Article 21

What are the duties of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) as Head of the Department of Military Affairs ? 1. Permanent Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee 2. Exercise military command over the three Service Chiefs 3. Principal Military Advisor to Defence Minister on all tri-service matters Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

Operations undertaken by the Army towards upliftment of the local population in remote areas to include addressing of their basic needs is called :

1. (a)Operation Sankalp
2. (b)Operation Maitri
3. (c)Operation Sadbhavana
4. (d)Operation Madad

Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct ? 1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee. 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha. 3. This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice. Select the answer using the code given below :

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

Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' : 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act. 3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes. 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

A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to :

1. (a)a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.
2. (b)the Parliament/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.
3. (c)the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.
4. (d)the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.

Consider the following statements : 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another 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

With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements : 1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament. 2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President 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

With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration 1. He/She shall not preside. 2. He/She shall not have the right to speak. 3. He/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance. 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

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements : 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution. 2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. 3. A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements : 1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2. Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India prorogating the House which is in session. 3. Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?

1. (a)The principle of natural justice
2. (b)The procedure established by law
3. (c)Fair application of law
4. (d)Equality before law

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons. Statement-II : In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

1. (a)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
2. (b)Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
3. (c)Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
4. (d)Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?

1. (a)It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
2. (b)It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
3. (c)It defines and limits the powers of government.
4. (d)It secures social justice, social equality and social security.

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?

1. (a)1st Amendment
2. (b)42nd Amendment
3. (c)44th Amendment
4. (d)86th Amendment

No answer is recorded for this question: cancelled by UPSC — marks awarded to all candidates

Consider the following organizations/bodies in India : 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes 2. The National Human Rights Commission 3. The National Law Commission 4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission How many of the above are constitutional bodies?

1. (a)Only one
2. (b)Only two
3. (c)Only three
4. (d)All four