Indian Polity PYQs

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1. Prelims 2011Q11Panchayati Raj & MunicipalitiesAnswer disputed

   The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the following?

   1.Constitution of District Planning Committees.

   2.State Election Commissions to conduct all panchayat elections.

   3.Establishment of State Finance Commissions.

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
2. Prelims 2011Q26Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

   Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with the help of which one of the following theories?

   aEmpirical liberalismbExistentialismcDarwin’s theory of evolutiondDialectical materialism
3. Prelims 2011Q33Fundamental Rights

   In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to?

   1.It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions.

   2.The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha.

   3.It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
4. Prelims 2011Q34Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

   India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law?

   1.Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools.

   2.Preferential allotment of land for setting up business.

   3.Ramps in public buildings.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
5. Prelims 2011Q36Parliament

   The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

   aThe President of IndiabThe Parliament of IndiacThe Prime Minister of IndiadThe Union Finance Minister
6. Prelims 2011Q43Parliament

   When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,

   athe Budget is modified and presented againbthe Budget is referred to the Rajya Sabha for suggestionscthe Union Finance Minister is asked to resigndthe Prime Minister submits the resignation of Council of Ministers
7. Prelims 2011Q44DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

   aTo vote in public electionsbTo develop the scientific tempercTo safeguard public propertydTo abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
8. Prelims 2011Q45Constitutional Bodies

   With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

   aIt encourages the inflow of foreign capital for infrastructure developmentbIt facilitates the proper distribution of finances among the Public Sector UndertakingscIt ensures transparency in financial administrationdNone of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
9. Prelims 2011Q73Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee

   1.Is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India.

   2.Prepares the draft development plans for metropolitan area.

   3.Has the sole responsibility for implementing Government-sponsored schemes in the metropolitan area.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
10. Prelims 2010Q3DPSP & Fundamental Duties

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

    1.Fundamental Rights

    2.Fundamental Duties

    3.Directive Principles of State Policy

    Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?

    a1 onlyb3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
11. Prelims 2010Q10Judiciary

    Consider the following statements:

    The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact

    1.On its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest).

    2.If he seeks such an advice.

    3.Only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlyc3 onlyd1 and 2 only
12. Prelims 2010Q12Judiciary

    With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct ?

    aLok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any courtbLok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in naturecEvery Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other persondNone of the statements given above is correct
13. Prelims 2010Q35DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as

    aFundamental RightsbDirective Principles of State PolicycExtent of executive power of StatedConduct of business of the Government of India
14. Prelims 2010Q76Constitutional Bodies

    Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?

    aThe President of IndiabThe Speaker of Lok SabhacThe Prime Minister of IndiadThe Union Finance Minister
15. Prelims 2010Q97Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements:

    1.This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason.

    2.This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
16. Prelims 2010Q99Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements:

    1.Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc., whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups.

    2.Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
17. Prelims 2010Q100Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, consider the following:

    1.The Right to Development

    2.The Right to Expression

    3.The Right to Recreation

    Which of the above is/are the Rights of the child?

    a1 onlyb1 and 3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
18. Prelims 2010Q102Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

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

    aA State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fitbOne of the members of the District Forum shall be a womancThe District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhsdA 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
19. Prelims 2010Q144Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State ?

    aDistrict Planning CommitteesbState Finance CommissioncFinance Ministry of that StatedPanchayati Raj Ministry of that State
20. Prelims 2010Q145Centre-State Relations & Emergency

    Consider the following statements :

    In India, taxes on transactions in Stock Exchanges and Futures Markets are

    1.Levied by the Union

    2.Collected by the States

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2