Indian Polity PYQs

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1. Prelims 2017Q36DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Which of the following statements is/are true of 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.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
2. Prelims 2017Q38Preamble, Salient Features & Citizenship

   Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India ?

   aLiberty of thoughtbEconomic libertycLiberty of expressiondLiberty of belief
3. Prelims 2017Q39Statutory & Non-Constitutional Bodies

   With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements :

   1.QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.

   2.Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Prelims 2017Q42Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

   Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

   athe intelligence and character of ordinary men and women.bthe methods for strengthening executive leadership.ca superior individual with dynamism and vision.da band of dedicated party workers.
5. Prelims 2017Q46Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

   The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

   athe executive and legislature work independently.bit provides continuity of policy and is more efficient.cthe executive remains responsible to the legislature.dthe head of the government cannot be changed without election.
6. Prelims 2017Q47Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

   In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties ?

   aRights are correlative with Duties.bRights are personal and hence independent of society and Duties.cRights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality of the citizen.dDuties, not Rights, are important for the stability of the State.
7. Prelims 2017Q48Preamble, Salient Features & Citizenship

   The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following ?

   aThe PreamblebThe Fundamental RightscThe Directive Principles of State PolicydThe Fundamental Duties
8. Prelims 2017Q50Parliament

   The Parliament of India exercises control over the functions of the Council of Ministers through

   1.Adjournment motion

   2.Question hour

   3.Supplementary questions

   Select the correct answer using the code given below :

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
9. Prelims 2017Q57Elections & Political Parties

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

   aanyone residing in India.ba resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.cany citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.dany citizen of India.
10. Prelims 2017Q76Elections & Political Parties

    Consider the following statements :

    1.In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 percent of the votes polled, to be declared elected.

    2.According to the provisions laid down in the Constitution of India, in Lok Sabha, the Speaker's post goes to the majority party and the Deputy Speaker's to the Opposition.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
11. Prelims 2017Q86Elections & Political PartiesAnswer disputed

    Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

    aFundamental RightbNatural RightcConstitutional RightdLegal Right
12. Prelims 2017Q90Constitutional Bodies

    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 ?

    a1 and 2 onlyb2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd3 only
13. Prelims 2017Q92Judiciary

    In India, Judicial Review implies

    athe power of the Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders.bthe power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures.cthe power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President.dthe power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases.
14. Prelims 2017Q96Centre-State Relations & Emergency

    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

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1 and 2 onlyb1 and 3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
15. Prelims 2017Q97Fundamental Rights

    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

    Select the correct answer using the code given below :

    a1, 2 and 4 onlyb2, 3 and 4 onlyc1 and 4 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
16. Prelims 2017Q99Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government :

    aAn arrangement for minimizing the criticism against the Government whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of all.bA mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day.cA mechanism of parliamentary democracy for ensuring collective responsibility of the Government to the people.dA device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the people is in a state of decline.
17. Prelims 2017Q100Centre-State Relations & Emergency

    Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism ?

    aThere is an independent judiciary in India.bPowers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.cThe federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.dIt is the result of an agreement among the federating units.
18. Prelims 2016Q1Parliament

    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.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
19. Prelims 2016Q16Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

    'Rashtriya Garima Abhiyaan' is a national campaign to

    arehabilitate the homeless and destitute persons and provide them with suitable sources of livelihoodbrelease the sex workers from their practice and provide them with alternative sources of livelihoodceradicate the practice of manual scavenging and rehabilitate the manual scavengersdrelease the bonded labourers from their bondage and rehabilitate them
20. Prelims 2016Q25State Government

    Consider the following statements :

    1.The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State.

    2.The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2