Polity Questions - upsc Practice

#1

Which one of the following is NOT a feature of the 'parliamentary form of government'?

Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature Separation of powers between the executive and legislature Political homogeneity in the executive Presence of a nominal executive head and a real executive head

#2

Which of the following statements is correct about the office of the Whip in the parliamentary system of India?

The office of the Whip is mentioned in the Constitution Whips are appointed by the President in consultation with the Prime Minister The primary function of the Whip is to ensure party discipline in the legislature Whips can vote against party lines on matters of conscience

#3

Which of the following statements about Presidential veto power in India is NOT correct?

The President can withhold assent to a non-money bill indefinitely The President can return a money bill for reconsideration The President must give assent to a Constitution Amendment Bill The President can return a non-money bill for reconsideration only once

#4

Which of the following statements about the Anti-Defection Law is correct?

It was inserted by the 52nd Amendment Act, 1985 in the Tenth Schedule A member disqualified under the law is eligible for ministerial position immediately after disqualification The law applies to independent members only if they join a political party The final decision on disqualification rests with the Election Commission

#5

Which of the following is NOT included in the Right to Freedom of Religion in the Indian Constitution?

Freedom of conscience Right to profess religion Right to convert others to one's religion Right to establish religious institutions

#6

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a federal government?

Written Constitution Independent Judiciary Division of Powers Single citizenship

#7

Which of the following statements about the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is NOT correct?

Its chairman and members are appointed by the President Its chairman and members have a six-year term or until they reach 65 years of age, whichever is earlier Its expenses are charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India Its functions are determined by the President

#8

The 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act is related to:

Quota for economically weaker sections Goods and Services Tax Constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes Extension of reservations in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies

#9

Which of the following statements about the Indian Federation is NOT correct?

The Constitution of India describes India as a "Union of States" States have the right to secede from the Union The Union has the power to reorganize the states There is a distribution of powers between the Union and states

#10

With reference to the types of majorities in the Indian Parliament, which of the following statements is correct?

Special majority is required for impeachment of the President Simple majority is required for a no-confidence motion Effective majority is required for approval of emergency Absolute majority is required for constitutional amendments

#11

Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts removed the provisions related to the right to property as a Fundamental Right?

42nd Amendment Act 43rd Amendment Act 44th Amendment Act 45th Amendment Act

#12

Which of the following authorities decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not?

The Speaker of the Lok Sabha The President of India The Finance Minister The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha

#13

The 'Doctrine of Implied Powers' in the Indian Constitution is associated with:

Powers of the President during emergency Residuary powers of Parliament Powers of the Supreme Court under Article 142 Administrative powers of the Prime Minister

#14

The 'Judicial Review' power of the Supreme Court is derived from which of the following Articles of the Constitution?

Article 13 Article 32 Article 131 Article 142

#15

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court propound the 'doctrine of eclipse'?

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala Bhikaji Narain Dhakras v. State of Madhya Pradesh Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan Shankari Prasad v. Union of India

#16

Which of the following authorities has the power to modify the jurisdiction of a High Court?

The Governor of the state The President of India The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court The Parliament

#17

Which of the following is the primary basis for determining the number of members to be elected from each state to the Lok Sabha?

Area of the state Number of districts in the state Population of the state as per 1971 Census Population of the state as per the latest Census

#18

Which of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is NOT correct?

The Attorney General has the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament The Attorney General must have the same qualifications as are required for a Supreme Court judge The Attorney General's remuneration is determined by the President The Attorney General is a member of the Union Cabinet

#19

Which one of the following High Courts has the largest number of benches?

Bombay High Court Calcutta High Court Madhya Pradesh High Court Guwahati High Court

#20

With reference to parliamentary privileges in India, which of the following statements is correct?

The Constitution has explicitly codified all parliamentary privileges Parliamentary privileges are available only to elected members of Parliament The Supreme Court has no jurisdiction to examine the validity of proceedings inside Parliament The courts can question the legality of parliamentary privileges in India

#21

With reference to the 'doctrine of pith and substance', which of the following statements is correct?

It is applied to determine the constitutionality of amendments to the Constitution It is used to determine whether a law dealing with a federal subject is within the competence of the legislature that enacted it It is used to determine whether a law is violative of fundamental rights It is applied to determine whether a law is in accordance with the Directive Principles of State Policy

#22

The 'basic structure doctrine' of the Indian Constitution was propounded in which case?

Golaknath v. State of Punjab Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala Minerva Mills v. Union of India S.R. Bommai v. Union of India

#23

Which of the following Constitutional Amendments introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

100th Amendment 101st Amendment 102nd Amendment 103rd Amendment

#24

Consider the following statements about the Advocate General of a state: 1. The Advocate General is appointed by the Governor 2. The Advocate General must have the same qualifications as are required for a High Court judge 3. The Advocate General holds office during the pleasure of the Governor 4. The Advocate General has the right to speak in the state legislature Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

#25

The concept of 'due process of law' is associated with which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution?

Article 14 Article 19 Article 21 Article 32

#26

Which of the following statements about the Constituent Assembly of India is correct?

It was established under the Indian Independence Act, 1947 Its members were directly elected by universal adult suffrage Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was its President It adopted the Constitution on January 26, 1950

#27

Which of the following statements about the Inter-State Council is NOT correct?

It is a constitutional body established under Article 263 It investigates and discusses subjects of common interest between states It makes recommendations for better coordination of policy and action It is a permanent body that meets regularly

#28

The President of India is elected through a system of:

Direct election by citizens Proportional representation by means of single transferable vote Simple majority system Electoral college with equal representation from all states

#29

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?

Election Commission of India Union Public Service Commission National Commission for Women Finance Commission

#30

Which of the following statements about the 'residuary powers' under the Indian Constitution is correct?

They are vested in the State Legislatures They are vested in the Parliament They are shared between Parliament and State Legislatures They are vested in the Supreme Court

#31

Consider the following statements about the Fundamental Right against Exploitation: 1. It prohibits traffic in human beings and forced labor 2. It prohibits child labor in factories, mines, and hazardous employments 3. It prohibits all forms of child labor below the age of 14 years 4. It was inspired by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Which statements are correct?

1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

#32

The concept of 'Creamy Layer' is associated with which of the following judgments?

Indra Sawhney v. Union of India M. Nagaraj v. Union of India State of Madras v. Champakam Dorairajan State of Kerala v. N.M. Thomas

#33

Which of the following writs is issued by a court to transfer a case from a lower court to a higher court or from one court to another?

Certiorari Prohibition Quo Warranto Mandamus

#34

Which of the following is NOT a unitary feature of the Indian Constitution?

Single citizenship Strong Centre Independent judiciary Integrated judicial system

#35

Which of the following writs is issued by a higher court to a lower court or tribunal to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rules of natural justice?

Habeas Corpus Certiorari Mandamus Prohibition

#36

Consider the following statements about the Panchayati Raj system: 1. The 73rd Amendment Act made a three-tier Panchayati Raj system mandatory for all states 2. One-third of all seats are reserved for women 3. The State Election Commission conducts Panchayat elections 4. The tenure of every Panchayat is five years Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

#37

Which of the following is NOT a source of the Indian Constitution?

Government of India Act, 1935 Constitution of Ireland Government of India Act, 1919 Constitution of Japan

#38

Who among the following has the authority to issue ordinances when the state legislature is not in session?

Chief Minister of the state Governor of the state President of India Chief Justice of the High Court

#39

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the parliamentary form of government?

Presence of a nominal head of state and a real head of government Separation of powers between executive and legislature Collective responsibility of the executive to the legislature Membership of ministers in the legislature

#40

Which of the following statements about the 'rule of law' in India is NOT correct?

All are equal before the law No person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law Law is above all including the government There can be no punishment without a specific law

#41

Consider the following statements about the Panchayati Raj System: 1. The 73rd Amendment Act made a three-tier Panchayati Raj System mandatory for all states 2. Elections to Panchayats are conducted by the State Election Commission 3. No reservation is provided for women in Panchayats 4. Panchayats have no financial powers Which statements are INCORRECT?

1 and 3 only 3 and 4 only 1 and 4 only 2 and 3 only

#42

Which Amendment to the Constitution gave precedence to the Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights?

25th Amendment 42nd Amendment 44th Amendment 84th Amendment

#43

Which of the following can a Governor NOT do without the advice of the Council of Ministers?

Promulgate ordinances during recess of legislature Return a bill for reconsideration of the legislature Appoint the Chief Minister when no party has a clear majority Grant pardons, reprieves, or remissions of punishment

#44

The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' is issued:

To transfer a case from a lower court to a higher court To order an inquiry into the legality of a person's detention To command a public authority to perform its duty To prohibit a lower court from proceeding with a case

#45

Which of the following statements about the Consolidated Fund of India is NOT correct?

All revenues received by the Government of India form part of this fund All loans raised by the Government by issue of treasury bills form part of this fund All money received by the Government in repayment of loans forms part of this fund The Contingency Fund of India is part of the Consolidated Fund of India

#46

The power to determine the number of judges in a High Court rests with:

The Chief Justice of India The Parliament The State Legislature The Governor of the state

#47

Which of the following Parliamentary Committees examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?

Estimates Committee Public Accounts Committee Committee on Public Undertakings Committee on Government Assurances

#48

Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha is correct?

It can be dissolved by the President on the recommendation of the Prime Minister It has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in money matters It has equal powers with the Lok Sabha in amending the Constitution It can initiate bills for the formation of new states

#49

The 'Objective Resolution', which laid down the philosophy and fundamental values of the Constitution, was moved in the Constituent Assembly by:

B.R. Ambedkar Rajendra Prasad Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

#50

Which of the following is a political emergency provided in the Indian Constitution?

Emergency due to war or external aggression Emergency due to failure of constitutional machinery in states Emergency due to threat to financial stability Emergency due to internal disturbance