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30 questions in Indian Polity.

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2026 · Q88Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details : Sl. No. | Organisation | Function | Controlling Union Ministry 1. | Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) | To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies | Ministry of Home Affairs 2. | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | To investigate complex corporate frauds | Ministry of Finance 3. | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched ?

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

2025 · Q98Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesdifficult

Consider the following statements about Lokpal : I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India. II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson. III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be. IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. (a)III only
  2. (b)II and III
  3. (c)I and IV
  4. (d)None of the above statements is correct
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Official answer(a) III only

2024 · Q70Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

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
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Official answer(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

2023 · Q91Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements : 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. (a)Only one
  2. (b)Only two
  3. (c)All three
  4. (d)None
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Official answer(b) Only two

2023 · Q92Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesdifficult

With reference to India, consider the following pairs : Action The Act under which it is covered 1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923 2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872 3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019 How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

  1. (a)Only one
  2. (b)Only two
  3. (c)All three
  4. (d)None
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Official answer(b) Only two

2021 · Q78Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements : 1. N. Gopalaswamy Iyengar Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it. 2. In 1970, the Department of Personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge. 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

2020 · Q1Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesdifficult

Consider the following statements : 1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months. 2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data. 3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products. 4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

2020 · Q9Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens ? 1. Person with an annual income of less than ₹ 1,00,000 2. Transgender with an annual income of less than ₹ 2,00,000 3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than ₹ 3,00,000 4. All Senior Citizens Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

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 · 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

2010 · Q102Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. (a)A State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit
  2. (b)One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman
  3. (c)The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs
  4. (d)A complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the State Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general
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Official answer(c) The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs

2008 · Q45Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Person) A. Nagender Singh B. A. N. Ray C. R. K. Trivedi D. Ashok Desai List-II (Position) 1. Chief Election Commissioner of India 2. President, International Court of Justice 3. Chief Justice of India 4. Attorney General of India Code:

  1. (a)A-1 B-4 C-2 D-3
  2. (b)A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4
  3. (c)A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
  4. (d)A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
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Official answer(b) A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4

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

2003 · Q33Indian PolityConstitutional & Statutory Bodiesmoderate

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. (a)The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasi-judicial body established under an Act of Parliament.
  2. (b)The Press Information Bureau provides accreditation to media persons so as to have easy access to information from government sources
  3. (c)Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers
  4. (d)Press Trust of India is the largest news agency in the country
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Official answer(c) Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers