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Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims (2011- 2023) PART 1

September 6, 2023
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Dear Aspirants, who are preparing for UPSC Preliminary Examination (IAS, IFS) can use this Topic wise (Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims (2011- 2023) ). This  question papers are taken from UPSC Previous year Exam (2013-2023). This is one of the Important topics of most of the entrance examinations besides one of the best determining factor of our job performance across business industry.

By providing these previous years question papers it is our aim to let you understand the standards and difficulty level of questions that are being raised in Various Entrance Examinations.

Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims (2011- 2023) Part 1

Topic Name Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims (2011- 2023) Part 1
No of Questions 20
1. In essence, what does ‘Due Process of Law’ mean? (2023)
2. Consider the following statements :Statement-I : In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.

Statement-II : In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (2023)
3. Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the ‘Constitution’ of a country? (2023)
4. In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights? (2023)
5. Consider the following organizations/bodies in India :
  1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
  2. The National Human Rights Commission
  3. The National Law Commission
  4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many of the above are constitutional bodies? (2023)
6. Consider the following statements :
  1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid.
  2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
  3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare hisfher assent.
How many of the above statements are correct? (2023)
7. With reference to ‘Scheduled Areas’ in India, consider the following statements :
  1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place though an Order of the President.
  2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
  3. The Chief Ministers Of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.
How many of the above statements are correct? (2023)
8. Consider the following statements :Statement-I : The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements .that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration.

Statement-II : Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term ‘efficiency of administration’.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (2023)
9. Consider the following statements :
  1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.
  2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention.
  3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence.
How many of the above statements are correct? (2023)
10. Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India :
  1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College.
  2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State.
  3. The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala.
  4. The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh.
How many of the above statements are correct? (2023)
11. With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements :
  1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.
  2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.
  3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/ coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.
How many of the above statements are correct? (2023)
12. With reference to India, consider the following pairs :Action: The Act under which it is covered
  1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923
  2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties : The Indian Evidence Act, 1872
  3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others : The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019
How many of the correctly matched? (2023)
13. Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India, according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: Statement-I : One of the standard size of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm . .
Statement-II : The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3 : 2.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (2023)
14. Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:Statement-I : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.

Statement-II : On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (2023)
15. Consider the following statements :
  1. Pursuant to the report of H.N. Sanyal Committee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 was passed.
  2. The Constitution of India empowers the Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish for contempt of themselves.
  3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt.
  4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2022)
16. With reference to India, consider the following statements :
  1. Government law officers and legal firms are recognized as advocates, but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates.
  2. Bar Councils have the power to lay down the rules relating to legal education and recognition of law colleges.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2022)
17. Consider the following statements :
  1. A bill amending the Constitution requires a prior recommendation of the President of India.
  2. When a Constitution Amendment Bill is presented to the President of India, it is obligatory for the President of India to give his/her assent.
  3. A Constitution Amendment Bill must be passed by both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by a special majority and there is no provision for joint sitting.
Which of the statements given above are correct? (2022) 
18. Consider the following statements :
  1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.
  2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2022)
19. Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha?
  1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency
  2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers
  3. To impeach the President of India
Select the correct answer using the code given below: (2022)
20. With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements :
  1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.
  2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2022)

 

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