Indian Polity PYQs

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1. Prelims 2016Q26Governance, Rights & Welfare Laws

   With reference to 'Stand Up India Scheme', which of the following statements is/are correct?

   1.Its purpose is to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs.

   2.It provides for refinance through SIDBI.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
2. Prelims 2016Q40Judiciary

   With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?

   1.As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.

   2.The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators.

   Select the correct answer using the code given below.

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
3. Prelims 2016Q95Centre-State Relations & Emergency

   The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the

   aLok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membershipbLok Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its total membershipcRajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membershipdRajya Sabha by a majority of not less than two-thirds of its members present and voting
4. Prelims 2016Q100Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.

   2.A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
5. Prelims 2015Q7DPSP & Fundamental Duties

   Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy :

   1.The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country.

   2.The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
6. Prelims 2015Q27Parliament

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill.

   2.The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants.

   3.The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb1 and 2 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
7. Prelims 2015Q37Parliament

   When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by

   aa simple majority of members present and votingbthree-fourths majority of members present and votingctwo-thirds majority of the Housesdabsolute majority of the Houses
8. Prelims 2015Q44Union Executive

   Consider the following statements :

   1.The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.

   2.The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
9. Prelims 2015Q59Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

   The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

   aprotect the interests of Scheduled Tribesbdetermine the boundaries between Statescdetermine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayatsdprotect the interests of all the border States
10. Prelims 2015Q61Judiciary

    Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

    aThe President of IndiabThe Prime Minister of IndiacThe Lok Sabha SecretariatdThe Supreme Court of India
11. Prelims 2015Q82State Government

    Consider the following statements :

    1.The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State.

    2.The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular State.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
12. Prelims 2015Q83DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

    aPreamble of the ConstitutionbDirective Principles of State PolicycFundamental RightsdFundamental Duties
13. Prelims 2015Q85Panchayati Raj & Municipalities

    The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

    1.People's participation in development

    2.Political accountability

    3.Democratic decentralization

    4.Financial mobilization

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1, 2 and 3 onlyb2 and 4 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2, 3 and 4
14. Prelims 2015Q89DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

    aPreamblebDirective Principles of State PolicycFundamental RightsdSeventh Schedule
15. Prelims 2015Q91Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

    aLok Sabha is elected directly by the peoplebParliament can amend the ConstitutioncRajya Sabha cannot be dissolveddCouncil of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
16. Prelims 2014Q18Parliament

    Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

    aThe Committee on Public AccountsbThe Committee on EstimatescThe Committee on Public UndertakingsdThe Committee on Petitions
17. Prelims 2014Q49Elections & Political Parties

    Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

    aSecond SchedulebFifth SchedulecEighth ScheduledTenth Schedule
18. Prelims 2014Q55DPSP & Fundamental Duties

    In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

    aPreamble to the ConstitutionbDirective Principles of State PolicycFundamental DutiesdNinth Schedule
19. Prelims 2014Q58Union Executive

    Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat?

    1.Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings

    2.Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees

    3.Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 2 onlyd1, 2 and 3
20. Prelims 2014Q59Political Concepts & Other Constitutions

    Consider the following statements :

    A Constitutional Government is one which

    1.places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority

    2.places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2