Indian Polity PYQs

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1. Prelims 2001Q69Judiciary

   The Supreme Court of India tenders’ advice to the President on a matter of law or fact

   aon its own initiativebonly if he seeks such adviceconly if the matter relates to the Fundamental Rights of citizensdonly if the issue poses a threat to the unity and integrity of the country
2. Prelims 2001Q86Constitutional Bodies

   Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

   aTo audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of IndiabTo audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public AccountscTo audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accountsdTo control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer
3. Prelims 2001Q91Preamble, Salient Features & Citizenship

   Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

   aIt lists the distribution of power between the Union and the StatesbIt contains the languages listed in the ConstitutioncIt contains the provisions regarding the administration of tribal areasdIt allocates seats in the Council of States
4. Prelims 2000Q3Parliament

   The Speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as

   adecorumbcrossing the floorcinterpellationdyielding the floor
5. Prelims 2000Q5Union Executive

   Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India:

   I.He is appointed by the President of India.

   II.He must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court.

   III.He must be a member of either House of Parliament.

   IV.He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament.

   Which of these statements are correct?

   aI and IIbI and IIIcII, III and IVdIII and IV
6. Prelims 2000Q9Union Executive

   Consider the following functionaries:

   I.Cabinet Secretary

   II.Chief Election Commissioner

   III.Union Cabinet Ministers

   IV.Chief Justice of India Their correct sequence, in the Order of Precedence is

   aIII, IV, II, IbIV, III, I, IIcIV, III, II, IdIII, IV, I, II
7. Prelims 2000Q10Constitutional Bodies

   The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to

   adistribute revenue between the Centre and the Statesbprepare the Annual Budgetcadvise the President on financial mattersdallocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments
8. Prelims 2000Q11Elections & Political Parties

   The State which has the largest number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha is

   aBiharbGujaratcUttar PradeshdMadhya Pradesh
9. Prelims 2000Q43Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that

   ahe obtains permission from the principal of his collegebhe is a member of a political partychis name figures in the Voters’ Listdhe files a declaration owing allegiance to the Constitution of India
10. Prelims 2000Q46Panchayati Raj & MunicipalitiesAnswer disputed

    Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists:

    List I (Local bodies) (States as in 1999)

    I.Zila Parishads at the sub-divisional level

    II.Mandal Praja Parishad

    III.Tribal Councils

    IV.Absence of Village Panchayats

    List II

    A) Andhra Pradesh

    B) Assam

    C) Mizoram

    D) Meghalaya

    Codes:

    aI-B, II-A, III-D, IV-CbI-A, II-B, III-D, IV-CcI-C, II-B, III-A, IV-DdI-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
11. Prelims 2000Q47Preamble, Salient Features & Citizenship

    Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

    aGoa attained full statehood in 1987bDiu is an island in the Gulf of KhambhatcDaman and Diu were separated from Goa by the 56th Amendment of the Constitution of IndiadDadra and Nagar Haveli were under French colonial rule till 1954
12. Prelims 2000Q56Centre-State Relations & Emergency

    The Parliament can make any law for the 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 2000Q59Parliament

    Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?

    aA Money Bill can be tabled in either House of ParliamentbThe Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or notcThe Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 daysdThe President cannot return a Money Bill to Lok Sabha for reconsideration
14. Prelims 2000Q68Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the

    ageneration of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural areabgeneration of employment for the able-bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural seasonclaying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the countrydguarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination
15. Prelims 1999Q4Fundamental Rights

    The Constitution of India recognises

    aonly religious minoritiesbonly linguistic minoritiescreligious and linguistic minoritiesdreligious, linguistic and ethnic minorities
16. Prelims 1999Q6Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past.

    Which one of the following is not one such provision?

    aA number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others.bElections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due.cA statutory representation for women in the panchayats, up to a third of the strength.dRegular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
17. Prelims 1999Q8Amendment & Basic Structure

    Consider the following statements: An amendment of the Constitution of India can be initiated by the

    I.Lok Sabha.

    II.Rajya Sabha.

    III.State Legislatures.

    IV.President.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    aI alonebI, II and IIIcII, III and IVdI and II
18. Prelims 1999Q14Elections & Political Parties

    Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the Election Law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 1996:

    I.Any conviction for the offence of insulting the Indian National Flag or the Constitution of India shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures for six years from the date of conviction.

    II.There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to the Lok Sabha.

    III.A candidate cannot now stand for election from more than one Parliamentary constituency.

    IV.No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate.

    Which of the above statements are correct?

    aII and IIIbI, II and IVcI and IIIdI, II, III and IV
19. Prelims 1999Q18Centre-State Relations & Emergency

    Which one of the following statements regarding the levying, collecting and distribution of Income Tax is correct?

    aThe Union levies, collects and distributes the proceeds of income tax between itself and the StatesbThe Union levies, collects and keeps all the proceeds of income tax to itselfcThe Union levies and collects the tax but all the proceeds are distributed among the StatesdOnly the surcharge levied on income tax is shared between the Union and the States
20. Prelims 1999Q31Fundamental Rights

    A British citizen staying in India cannot claim Right to

    aFreedom of trade and professionbEquality before the LawcProtection of life and personal libertydFreedom of religion