UPSC Prelims Polity & Governance PYQs, 2011-2026

Mr. X, a senior officer, was overseeing a critical vaccination programme during a pandemic. He found that a private service provider responsible for vaccine distribution was compromising on quality to make profits. Despite immense pressure to manage the issue due to vested interests, he raised his voice based on the principles of public administration which he learnt during various training programmes attended across his career. He reported the issue to the appropriate vigilance authority and halted the contract to ensure citizen welfare.

Which one among the following principles of public administration was most strongly demonstrated by Mr. X's actions ?

In a multi-ethnic district where both economic competition and historical grievances frequently led to community tensions, a flashpoint has arisen with a Government decision to allocate land for a waste management facility near a tribal hamlet, sparking protests by the tribal community, which claimed that the land was sacred and critical to their cultural identity. At the same time, urban residents and local industries supported the project, citing severe solid waste challenges and health concerns due to lack of a proper disposal site. The conflict has escalated with road blockades, social media campaigns, and allegations of police excesses. As a responsible Government official, you are tasked with resolving the situation through mediation, ensuring a sustainable outcome that balances environmental needs, tribal rights, and urban public health.

Consider the following statements with reference to the above :
1. A successful conflict resolution process must begin with acknowledging the cultural concerns of the protesting tribal community before discussing technical alternatives.
2. The Government should move ahead with the project without delay to address urban health concerns, which outweigh the sentiments of a small group.
3. Creating a multi-stakeholder dialogue platform - including tribal leaders, environmental experts, and municipal representatives - to build mutual understanding and help de-escalate tensions.
4. Conducting an independent Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and sharing findings transparently with both sides to facilitate evidence-based decision-making.

Which of the statements given above would contribute to the resolution process ?

Ms. X is a mid-level civil service official working in the urban development department of a major city. Recently, she was involved in approving a contract for a public infrastructure project - a new community park. During the approval process, she received a piece of confidential information indicating that one of the shortlisted contractors had a history of poor workmanship and allegations of corruption in other cities, though nothing had been legally proven. The Head of the Department, Mr. Y, advised her not to disclose this information to the project committee or the public because it could delay the project and damage the city’s reputation. However, Ms. X believed that withholding such information compromised transparency and public trust.

What amongst the following should Ms. X do now ?
1. Immediately disclose the information to the project committee and the public
2. Recommend removing the contractor from the shortlist to protect the project’s integrity
3. Propose a ‘limited disclosure’ to an oversight committee, while keeping the information confidential from the public for the time being

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‘X’ was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term ‘law’ as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. ‘X’ explained that the meaning of the term ‘law’ in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. ‘Y’ pointed out that the term ‘law’ in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which ‘X’ was not convinced.

Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below :

Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India :
1. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the ‘Constitution of India’.
2. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed.
3. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

Which of the following statements with regard to the persons with disabilities in India is/are correct ?
1. The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, an Act passed by the Parliament of India in 2018, mandates reservation in education and employment, places a legal duty on Governments to ensure accessibility and non-discrimination.
2. The Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan focuses on achieving universal accessibility for Persons with Disabilities across three key domains - built infrastructure, transport systems and information and communication technology.
3. The National Divyangjan Finance and Development Corporation (NDFDC) is a public sector organisation set up by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs as a not-for-profit company to promote entrepreneurship among Persons with Disabilities (PwDs).

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Consider the following statements about the provisions pertaining to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in India :
1. Provisions regarding the administration of the Tribal Areas in the States of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are given in the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2. Some tribes of India are entitled to exemption from paying Income Tax on certain incomes.
3. The Constitution of India provides for reservation of seats in Panchayats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India :
1. Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House.
2. Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer.
3. No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India :
1. Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
2. Twenty members are elected by the Rajya Sabha and ten members by the Lok Sabha.
3. No Minister, except for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, is eligible to be a member of this Committee.
4. Members are elected for a fixed term of two years from the date they enter their office.

Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ?
1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026.
2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals.
3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.

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Under the Indian Constitution, Concentration of Wealth violates

What is the position of the Right to Property in India?

What was the exact constitutional status of India on 26th January, 1950?

Constitutional Government means

Consider the following statements in respect of Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards :

1. Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of India.

2. Padma Awards, which were instituted in the year 1954, were suspended only once.

3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is restricted to a maximum of five in a particular year.

Which of the above statements are not correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements :

1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail.

2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements :

1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right.

2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?

Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?

Which one of the following best defines the term ‘State’?

With reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements :

1. Any retired judge of the Supreme Court of India can be called back to sit and act as a Supreme Court judge by the Chief Justice of India with prior permission of the President of India.

2. A High Court in India has the power to review its own judgement as the Supreme Court does.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to India, consider the following statements :

1. There is only one citizenship and one domicile.

2. A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State.

3. A foreigner once granted the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?

We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?

1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited.

2. In India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court.

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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?

‘Right to Privacy’ is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?

Consider the following statements :

1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies.

2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies.

3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the history of ancient India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Mitakshara was the civil law for upper castes and Dayabhaga was the civil law for lower castes.

2. In the Mitakshara system, the sons can claim right to the property during the lifetime of the father, whereas in the Dayabhaga system, it is only after the death of the father that the sons can claim right to the property.

3. The Mitakshara system deals with the matters related to the property held by male members only of a family, whereas the Dayabhaga system deals with the matters related to the

property held by both male and female members of a family.

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Consider the following statements:

1) Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months.

2) State cannot enter into any contract with private corporation for sharing of Addhaar 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?

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

With reference to the funds Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statement are correct?

1) MPLADS funds must be used to create durable assets like physical infrastructuer for health, educaction, etc.

2) A specified portion of each MP’s fund must benefit SC/ST populations.

3) MPLADS funds are sanctioned on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the next year.

4) The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year.

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Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

In India, separation of judiciary from executive is enjoined by

Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include ‘The Macro Economic Framework Statement’. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by

A constitutional government by definition is a

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect /reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declartion of Human Rights (1948)?

1) Preamble

2) Directive Principles of State Policy

3) Fundamental Duties

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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 Rs. 1,00,000

2) Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs. 2,00,000

3) Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than Rs. 3,00,000

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A Parliamentary System of Government is the one in which

Which part of the Contitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

Consider the following statements:

1) The Consititution of India defines its ‘basic structure’ in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.

2) The Constitution of India provides for ‘judical review to safeguard the citizens’ liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.

Which of the Statement given above is/are correct?

One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Contitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1) They shall be enforceable by courts.

2) They shall not be Statement by any court

3) The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.

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Consider the following statements:

1) The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she think fit.

2) The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.

3) There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.

Which of the statement given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements :

I. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid.

II. An amendment to the constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017?

I. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.

II. Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily.

III. Women with two children get reduced entitlements.

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In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.?

I. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament

II. Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees

III. Finance Commission

IV. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission

V. NITI Aayog

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Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past ?

Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one’s right to marry the person of one’s choice?

With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:

I. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year.

II. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India:

I. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory.

II. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status.

III. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far.

IV. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs

Which of the statement given above are correct?

Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

Consider the following statements:

I. The Parliament (Prevention of disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of ‘Office of Profit’.

II. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times.

III. The term ‘Office of Profit’ is well-defined in the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

Consider the following statements:

I. The motion to impeach a Judge of the Supreme Court of India cannot be rejected by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as per the Judges (inquiry) Act, 1968.

II. The Constitution of India defines and gives details of what constitutes ‘incapacity and proved misbehaviour’ of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India.

III. The details of the process of impeachment of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India are given in the Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968.

IV. If the motion for the impeachment of a Judge is taken up for voting, the law requires the motion to be backed by each House of the Parliament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not less than two-thirds of total members of that House present and voting.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:

I. The 44^th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.

II. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99^th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1) In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
2) In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969.
3) In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How is the National Green Tribunal (NGT) different from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)? 
1) The NGT has been established by an Act whereas the CPCB has been created by an executive order of the Government.
2) The NGT provides environmental justice and helps reduce the burden of litigation in the higher courts whereas the CPCB promotes cleanliness of streams and wells and aims to improve the quality of air in the country.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct-?

Consider the following statements:
1) The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
2) The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1) Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
2) Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the house whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc., conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?

Consider the following statements:
1) As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.
2) As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.
3) In India, more than 90% of teacher -5 education institutions are directly under the State Governments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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?

Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?

With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements:
1) The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
2) The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1) The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
2) Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her immediately.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following reflects the nicest, appropriate relationship between law and liberty?

Consider the following statements:
1) No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State any court during his term of office.
2) The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law”?
1) Limitation of powers
2) Equality before law
3) People's responsibility to the Government
4) Liberty and civil rights
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Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

Which of the following statements is/are true in regards to the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties.
2. They are correlative to legal duties.
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Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

For election to the LokSabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

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?

In India, Judicial Review implies

Which of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President's rule in a State?
1. Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly
2. Removal of the Council of Ministers in the State
3. Dissolution of the local bodies
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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
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Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.
2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.
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With reference of the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.
2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.
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Consider the following Statements regarding the DPSP/Directive Principles of State Policy:
1) The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 
2) The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1) The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 
2) The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.
3) The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The Government of India Act of 1919 clearly defined:

Consider the following statements:
1) The Executive Power of the union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.
2) The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
1) The first woman President of the Indian National Congress was Sarojini Naidu.
2) The first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress was Badruddin Tyabji. 
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to cabinet mission, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1). It recommended a federal government.
2) It enlarged the powers of the Indian courts.
3) It provided for more Indians in the ICS. 
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The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to:

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 
1) The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the parliament
2) No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorisation of the Parliament of India.
3) All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorisation from the Parliament of India
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who/Which of the following is the Custodian of the Constitution of India?

Consider the following statements:
1) The Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state.
2) The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular state.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India?
(1). The Finance Commission
(2). The National Development Council
(3). The Union Ministry of Rural Development
(4). The Union Ministry of Urban Development
(5). The Parliament
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Consider the following statements:
A Constitutional Government is one which
(1). places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
(2). places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
(1). Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule
(2). Appointing the Ministers
(3). Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
(4). Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government
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Consider the following statements: 

(1) The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India.
(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?

Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India:

(1) There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India.
(2) A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its

Which one of the following statements is correct?

With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were

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 Legislature of all the States of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
Attorney General of India can
1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3. speak in the Lok Sabha
4. vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following bodies is/are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
1. National Development Council
2. Planning Commission
3. Zonal Councils
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The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?

‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in

According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

Consider the following statements:
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts
1. Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha
2. Scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of the Government
3. Examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India
Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

In the context of India, which of the following principles is / are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government?

1. Member 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.

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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 List in the Constitution of India.
3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of place for economic development and social justice.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct?

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?

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?

Who among the following constitute the National Development Council?

1. The Prime Minister
2. The Chairman, Finance Commission
3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet
4. Chief Ministers of the States

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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?

The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?
(1). Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21
(2). Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under section 275 (1)
(3). Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243 (A.)
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Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India:
(1). Securing the 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?

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?

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 Houses 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
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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
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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
1) Directive Principles of State Policy
2) Rural and Urban Local Bodies
3) Fifth Schedule
4) Sixth Schedule
5) Seventh Schedule
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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?

Consider the following statements and choose the most valid argument:

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

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?

Consider the following:
1) Hotels and restaurants
2) Motor transport undertakings
3) Newspaper establishments
4) Private medical institutions
The employees of which of the above can have the 'Social Security' coverage under Employees' State Insurance Scheme?

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
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A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of
1) Ordinary Legislation
2) Money Bill
3) Constitution Amendment Bill
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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?

The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the: