Indian Polity PYQs

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1. Prelims 2018Q20Parliament

   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 ?

   aCommittee on Government AssurancesbCommittee on Subordinate LegislationcRules CommitteedBusiness Advisory Committee
2. Prelims 2018Q21Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

   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 education institutions are directly under the State Governments.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 and 2b2 onlyc1 and 3d3 only
3. Prelims 2018Q23Statutory & Non-Constitutional Bodies

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.

   2.The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Prelims 2018Q31Parliament

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

   aA bill shall be deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions relating to imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax.bA Money Bill has provisions for the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India or the Contingency Fund of India.cA Money Bill is concerned with the appropriation of moneys out of the Contingency Fund of India.dA Money Bill deals with the regulation of borrowing of money or giving of any guarantee by the Government of India.
5. Prelims 2018Q32Union Executive

   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 statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
6. Prelims 2018Q39State Government

   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 office immediately.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
7. Prelims 2018Q40Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

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

   aIf there are more laws, there is less liberty.bIf there are no laws, there is no liberty.cIf there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.dIf laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.
8. Prelims 2018Q41State Government

   Consider the following statements :

   1.No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in 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 ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
9. Prelims 2018Q45Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

   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

   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   a1 and 3 onlyb2 and 4 onlyc1, 2 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
10. Prelims 2018Q53Centre-State Relations & Emergency

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

    athe Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.bthe powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.cArticle 19 is suspended in that State.dthe President can make laws relating to that State.
11. Prelims 2018Q92Fundamental Rights

    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 ?

    aArticle 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the ConstitutionbArticle 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IVcArticle 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part IIIdArticle 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
12. Prelims 2018Q98Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    Consider the following statements :

    1.The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

    2.For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights.

    3.Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
13. Prelims 2017Q1Parliament

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

    1.A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is not elected but only nominated by the President of India.

    2.Recently, a private member's bill has been passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
14. Prelims 2017Q5Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

    aPrivilegesbRestraintscCompetitiondIdeology
15. Prelims 2017Q7DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution ?

    aEqual pay for equal work for both men and womenbParticipation of workers in the management of industriescRight to work, education and public assistancedSecuring living wage and human conditions of work to workers
16. Prelims 2017Q8Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    Which one of the following statements is correct ?

    aRights are claims of the State against the citizens.bRights are privileges which are incorporated in the Constitution of a State.cRights are claims of the citizens against the State.dRights are privileges of a few citizens against the many.
17. Prelims 2017Q16Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    Local self-government can be best explained as an exercise in

    aFederalismbDemocratic decentralisationcAdministrative delegationdDirect democracy
18. Prelims 2017Q17DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    Consider the following statements :

    With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon

    1.legislative function.

    2.executive function.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
19. Prelims 2017Q20Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    With reference to the 'Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988 (PBPT Act)', consider the following statements :

    1.A property transaction is not treated as a benami transaction if the owner of the property is not aware of the transaction.

    2.Properties held benami are liable for confiscation by the Government.

    3.The Act provides for three authorities for investigations but does not provide for any appellate mechanism.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd2 and 3 only
20. Prelims 2017Q32Statutory & Non-Constitutional Bodies

    Consider the following statements :

    1.The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.

    2.AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2