Indian Polity PYQs

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1. Prelims 2014Q60State Government

   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

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 and 2 onlyb1 and 3 onlyc2, 3 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
2. Prelims 2014Q62Union Executive

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business.

   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?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
3. Prelims 2014Q63Parliament

   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?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Prelims 2014Q71Judiciary

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

   aadvisory jurisdictionbappellate jurisdictioncoriginal jurisdictiondwrit jurisdiction
5. Prelims 2014Q75Judiciary

   The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in

   athe President of Indiabthe Parliamentcthe Chief Justice of Indiadthe Law Commission
6. Prelims 2013Q1Parliament

   What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

   aThe Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya SabhabThe Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill furthercThe Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsiderationdThe President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill
7. Prelims 2013Q2State Government

   Which one of the following statements is correct?

   aIn India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same timebThe Judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the PresidentcNo procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her postdIn the case of a Union Territory having a legislative setup, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support
8. Prelims 2013Q9Historical Background & Making of the Constitution

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

   adirectly elected by the people of those Provincesbnominated by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim Leaguecelected by the Provincial Legislative Assembliesdselected by the Government for their expertise in constitutional matters
9. Prelims 2013Q11Amendment & Basic Structure

   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?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
10. Prelims 2013Q12Union Executive

    Consider the following statements. The 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?

    a1 onlyb2 and 4c1, 2 and 3d1 and 3 only
11. Prelims 2013Q19Statutory & Non-Constitutional Bodies

    Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution?

    1.National Development Council

    2.Planning Commission

    3.Zonal Councils

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
12. Prelims 2013Q21Centre-State Relations & Emergency

    The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

    awith the consent of all the Statesbwith the consent of the majority of Statescwith the consent of the States concerneddwithout the consent of any State
13. Prelims 2013Q25Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996.

    Which one of the following is NOT identified as its objective?

    aTo provide self-governancebTo recognize traditional rightscTo create autonomous regions in tribal areasdTo free tribal people from exploitation
14. Prelims 2013Q26Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?

    aState Forest DepartmentbDistrict Collector/Deputy CommissionercTahsildar/Block Development Officer/Mandal Revenue OfficerdGram Sabha
15. Prelims 2013Q28Preamble, Salient Features & Citizenship

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

    athe Preamble and the Fundamental Rightsbthe Preamble and the Directive Principles of State Policycthe Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of State PolicydNone of the above
16. Prelims 2013Q38DPSP & Fundamental Duties

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

    aFundamental RightsbFundamental DutiescDirective Principles of State PolicydFundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
17. Prelims 2013Q51Parliament

    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?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
18. Prelims 2013Q59Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

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

    1.Members 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.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

    a1 and 2 onlyb3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
19. Prelims 2013Q68Union Executive

    Consider the following statements :

    1.The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament.

    2.The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India.

    3.The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
20. Prelims 2013Q70Parliament

    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?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2