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Indian Polity

425 questions asked in UPSC Prelims.

2018 · Q53Indian PolityEmergency Provisionsmoderate

If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then

  1. (a)the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.
  2. (b)the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
  3. (c)Article 19 is suspended in that State.
  4. (d)the President can make laws relating to that State.
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Official answer(b) the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.

2018 · Q92Indian PolityFundamental Rightseasy

Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement ?

  1. (a)Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
  2. (b)Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
  3. (c)Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III
  4. (d)Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
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Official answer(c) Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part III

2017 · Q1Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements : 1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India. 2. Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history. 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

2017 · Q7Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution ?

  1. (a)Equal pay for equal work for both men and women
  2. (b)Participation of workers in the management of industries
  3. (c)Right to work, education and public assistance
  4. (d)Securing living wage and human conditions of work to workers
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Official answer(b) Participation of workers in the management of industries

2017 · Q14Indian PolityPolitical Theory & Conceptseasy

In the context of solving pollution problems, what is/are the advantage/advantages of bioremediation technique ? 1. It is a technique for cleaning up pollution by enhancing the same biodegradation process that occurs in nature. 2. Any contaminant with heavy metals such as cadmium and lead can be readily and completely treated by bioremediation using microorganisms. 3. Genetic engineering can be used to create microorganisms specifically designed for bioremediation. Select the correct answer using the code 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

2017 · Q47Indian PolityPolitical Theory & Conceptseasy

In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties ?

  1. (a)Rights are correlative with Duties.
  2. (b)Rights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties.
  3. (c)Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen.
  4. (d)Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.
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Official answer(a) Rights are correlative with Duties.

2017 · Q76Indian PolityParliament & State Legislaturesmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected. 2. According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition. 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

2017 · Q90Indian PolityElections & Electoral Reformsmoderate

Consider the following statements : 1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. 2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

2017 · Q92Indian PolityJudiciaryeasy

In India, Judicial Review implies

  1. (a)the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.
  2. (b)the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.
  3. (c)the power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.
  4. (d)the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.
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Official answer(a) the power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.

2017 · Q97Indian PolityFundamental Rightseasy

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India ? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour 2. Abolition of untouchability 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 4. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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