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Indian Polity PYQ — Page 5

IAS Political Science — Indian Polity previous year questions with solutions.

All Indian Polity Questions (405)

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is:

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Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in:

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Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is:

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In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?

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In India separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by:

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In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? 1. Person with an annual income of less than Rs .1,00,000 2. Transgender with an annual income of less than Rs. 2,00,000 Unit - C: Indian Polity & Governance 3. Member of Other Backward Classes (OBC) with an annual income of less than Rs. 3,00,000 4. All Senior Citizens Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Consider the following statements: 1. The president of India can summon a session of Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit. 2. The Constitution of. India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions 3. There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the 'citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the constitution is based. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a state for six months even if he/she is not a member of that state. 2. According to the Representation of People Act, 195 1, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for. Five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months. 2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar data. 3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products. 4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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A parliamentary system of government is one in which:

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A constitutional government by definition is a:

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With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements : 1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year. 2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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With reference to the Constitution of India, prohibitions or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the constitutional powers under Article 142. It could mean which one of the following?

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With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements : 1. No High Court shall have the jurisdiction to declare any central law to be constitutionally invalid. 2. An amendment to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017? 1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave. 2. Enterprises with crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche visits daily. 3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?

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Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?

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The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of

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In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of liberty?

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In India, which of the following review the independent regulators in sectors like telecommunications, insurance, electricity, etc.? 1. Ad Hoc Committees set up by the Parliament 2. Parliamentary Department Related Standing Committees 3. Finance Commission 4. Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission 5. NITI Aayog Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Consider the following statements about Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India : 1. PVTGs reside in 18 States and one Union Territory. 2. A stagnant or declining population is one of the criteria for determining PVTG status. 3. There are 95 PVTGs officially notified in the country so far. 4. Irular and Konda Reddi tribes are included in the list of PVTGs. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Consider the following statements : 1. The Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts several posts from disqualification on the grounds of 'Office of Profit'. 2. The above-mentioned Act was amended five times. 3. The term 'Office of Profit' is well-defined in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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