S 9 Year TOPIC - Wise PDF Prelims PYQs (Topic-wise) SUBJECT: POLITY [Part of our Prelims PYQ Content] BRS RIAL te Contact : 8279688595| www.sunyaias.comPRELIMS PYQ: (Indian Polity) CHAPTER-1 BASICS OF POLITY AND CONSTITUTION statements best reflects ‘onstitution’ of a country? 1. Which one of the follow the Chief purpose of the [UPSe 2023) (a) It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws. (b)_ It enables the creation of political offices and government. (©) Wt defines and limits the powers of government, (d) It secures social justice, social equality and social security Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day ‘Statement-I; ‘The Constitution Day is eei@brated, fon 26th November every year tof promote constitutional values among citizens, Statement: On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of (DAB R Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of In Which one of the following is correct in respeaUOF the above statements? [UPSC 2023] (a) Both Statement-1 and StateniGhral Bi® cbs and Statement-II is the cornéet eXpfanation for Statement-1 Both Statement-l and Statemen ) IL are comect and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-1 (©) Statement-l is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (4) Statement is incorrect but Statement-HI is correct, Constitutional government means [UPSC 2021] (a) a representative goverment of a nation with a federal structure (b) a govemment whose Head enjoys nominal powers (©) a govemment whose Head enjoys real powers (4) a government limited by the terms of the Constitution 4, 6 0) Which one of the following in Indian polit essential feature that indicates that itis federal in character? [UPSC 2021] (@) The independence of safeguarded The Legislature representatives from constituent units The Union representatives from regional parties (a) The Fundamental rights are enforceable by Courts of Law isan the judiciary is () Union has elected cabinet can have elected © Which one of the following best defines the term “State”? [UPSC 2021] G@) A community of persons permanently ecupying a definite tenitory independent of extemal control and possessing an organized A politically organized people of a definite territory and possessing an authority to govern them, maintain law ond order, protect their natural rights and safeguard their means of stistenance, (©) A number of persons who have been living in a definite territory for a very long time with their own culture tradition and government. (@) A society permanently living in a definite with a central authority, an executive responsible to the central authority and an independent Judiciary Which of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy? [UPSC 2021] (2) A committed judiciary (6) Centralization of powers (©) lected government (@)_ Separation of powers es Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 1PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) 7. With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: LN. Gopalaswamy — Iyenger Committee suggested that a minister and a secretary be designated solely for pursuing the subject of administrative reform and promoting it, In 1970, the Department of personnel was constituted on the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission, 1966, and this was placed under the Prime Minister's charge Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2021] (a) only (b) only (©) Both I and 2 (@)_ Neither 1 nor 2 A constitutional government by definition is a [UPSC 2020] (a) government by legislature (©) popular goverament (c) multi-party government (@) limited Government Other than the Fundamental Rights, whiGhBE the following parts of the Constitution Gla reflectreflects the principles and provisions @fithe Universal Declaration of Human Rights (19:8) [UPSC 2020 . L. Preamble Y 2, Directive Principles of State Poe : 3, Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below (a) Land 2 only (b) only (©) Land 3 only (@) 1,2and3 10, A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which [UPSC 2020] (a) all political partics in the Parliament are represented in the Govemment the Goverment is responsible Parliament and can be removed by it the Govemment is elected by the people and can be removed by them the Goverment is chosen by the Parliament but cearmot be removed by it before complction of a fixed term ) wo the © @ u Ai ‘There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the: [UPSC 2015] (a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people (b) Parliament can amend the constitution (©) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved (@) Couneil of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of a Welfare State? [UPSC 2020] (2). Dirvetive Principles of State Policy (b)_ Fundamental Rights (©) Preamble (@)_ Seventh Schedule {In the contest of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for burcaucracy? [uPSc 2020) (a) An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism An agency for facihtaing politcal stability and economic growth (b) wo ~ (@) An agency for the implementation of public policy {In the eontext of polity, which one of the following ‘would you aevept asthe most appropriate definition of liberty? [UPSC 2019} (a) Protection against the tyranny of political rulers (b) Absence of restraint (©) Opportunity to do whatever one likes (4) Opportunity to develop oneself fully Which one of the following reflects the nicest, appropriate relationship between law and liberty? TUPSC 2019] (@ ) © if there are more laws, there is less liberty Ifthere are no laws, there is no liberty If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people, If laws are changed too often, liberty isin danger. @ —— Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595, Page.2PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) 16 (One ofthe implications of equi in society isthe | 19, Democray"s superior vse ies in he fact ht i absence of: [UPSC 2017] calls into activity [UPSC 2017] (a) Privileges (a) the intelligence and character of ordinary men, (b) Restraints ys om ee \ Con the -mothods for stengthening executive (c) Competition Ieadership. (@) Mdeology (e) @ superio: individual with dynamism and. vision The main advantage of the parliamentary form of (4) aband of dedicated pany workers government is that [UPSC 2017] (a) the executive and legislature work | 20, Consider the following statements) A. independently Constitutional Goveramentis one hich Hea 9 een Sea Pn ea 1. Pees effective restictions on individual (c) the executive remains responsible to the liberty: tn thes interest of Stats. Andhogity legislature 2. Places effective restrictions om the Authority (d)_ the head of the government cannot be changed of the State in the interest of individual without stion ibe ps, Which of the statements given above is/are correct” Which one of the following statements i$ correct™ {UPSC 2014] [UPSC 2017] “ fa) Lonly (@) Rights are claims of tho Stato against #8 citizens. UY Souly (0) Rights a privileges which are inaperta| (6) Rash and 7 inthe Constitution of a State : (a) Neither 1 nor2 (©) Rights are claims of the citions ading BS State (@ Rights are privileges ofa few citizens against the many \ FOR EK ———— es Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Poge. 3PRELIMS PYQs - (Ing n Polity) CHAPTER-2 The Government of India Aet of 1919 clearly defined |UPSC 2015] (a) the separation of power between the judiciary and the legislature the jurisdietion of the central and provincial governments the powers of the Secretary of State for India and the Viceroy (a) None of the above ) © In the Federation established by The Government of India Act of 1935, residvary powers were given to the [UPSC 2018] (a) Federal Legislature (b) Govemor General ncial Legislature ncial Govemors 4. Inthe Govemment of India Act 1919, the functions ‘of Provincial Govemment were divided into In the context of Indian history, the principle of “Reserved” and “Transferred” subjects. Which of Dyarchy (diarchy)’ refers to: [UPSC 2017] the following were treated as “Reserved” subjects? (a) Division of the central legislature into two [UPSC 2022], houses L. Administration of Justice (b) Introduction of double government ses 2. Local Self-Government Central and State governments, 3. Land Revenue (6) Having two sets of rulers: one in London and 4. Police another in Delhi Select the correct answer using the code given (@ Division of the subjects delegated 10. the below provinces into two categories. (@) L.2and3 (b) 2,3and4 () 1,3and4 @) 1, 2and4 FRE CHAPTER-3 :ALIENT REATURES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION The Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct? Constitution of India during the prime ministership [UPSC 2018] of [UPSC 2019] (@) Lonly (02 only (@) Jawaharlal Nehru (©) Both | and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor (b) Lal Bahadur Shastri (©) Indira Gandhi 3. Under which Schedule of the Constitution of India (a) Morarji Desai ‘can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for Consider the following statements 1. The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India, 2. The validity of a law passed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgment ean be made on it, mining be declared null and void? [UPSC 2019] (a) Third Schedule (6) Fifth Schedule (c) Ninth Schedule (4) Twelfth Schedule Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? [UPSC 2017] (a) There is an independent judiciary in India. (b)_ Powers have been clearly divided between the Contre and the States ————— Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Poge. 4PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) © mnits have been given unequal (©) A mechanism of parliamentary democracy’ for representation in the Rajya Sabha ensuring collective responsibility of the (@) I is the result of an agreement among the Government to the people, fedorating units (@ A device for strengthening the hands of the head of the Government whose hold over the 5. Out uf thy following stassnweuts, chose dae vue people i ina state of decline. that brings out the prineiple underlying the Cabinet form of Government: [UPSC 2017] (a) An arrangement for minimizing criticism against the Goverment whose responsibilities are complex and hard to carry out to the satisfaction of al (0) A mechanism for speeding up the activities of the Government whose responsibilities are increasing day by day OE CHAPTER-4 PREAMBLE 1. The Preamble to the Constitution of India igyl= 39) The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India [UPSC 2020) ~~ is reflected in which of the following? [UPSC (a) a part of the Constitution but has no lesa 2017) effect SUN YA (a) The Preamble (b) not a part of the Constitution and has no legal (b) The Fundamental Righ's effect either (6) The Directive Principles of State Policy (6) part of the Constitution and has the same I effect as any other part (a) ‘The Fundamental Duties (d) a part of the Constitution but has no legal | 4 Which one of the following objectives is not ‘effect independently of other parts embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India? UPSC 2017 2. What was the exact constitutional status of India on (a) Liberty of thought 26th January, 1950? [UPSC 2021] (b) Economic liberty (2) A Democratie Republic (©) Liberty of expression (b) A Sovereign Democratic Republic (Liberty of belief (6) A Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic (@ A Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic ————— es Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page.5CHAPTER-+ PRELIMS PYQ: CITIZENSHIP With reference to India, consider the following statements: [UPSC 2021] L. ‘There is only one citizenship and one domicile ‘A citizen by birth only can become the Head of State A. foreigner once granted citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances. Consider the following statements: Statement-: The Suprome Court of India has held n some judgments. that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article | 385)pfor maintenance of efficieney of administration, Statement-II; Article 335 of the ConstirutiOWlGh India defines the term ‘efficiency of administration’ Which one of the following is coféct in] iypB oF the above statements? [UPSC 2023) (a) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-L (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-1 (6) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (@) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements: [UPSC 2022] 1. Mandamus will not Tie against a private omanization unless it is entrusted with a public duty Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Lonly (b) 2only (©) Land 3 only (d) Zand 3 only 2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company 3 publie minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warrant Which of the statements given above are correct? (Land 2only (&) Zand 3 only (©) Tand 3 only @ 1.2and3 What is the position of the Right to Property in India? [UPSC 2021] (a) Legal right available to citizens only (b) Legal right available to any person (©) Fundamental Right available to citizens only (@)_ Neither fundamental Right nor legal right With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1, Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the ease is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court 2. Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www-sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 6S$ PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) Which of the statements given above islare correct? [UPSC 2021] (a) Lonly (b) 2only (©) Both | and 2 (a) Neither 1 nor 2 With reference to India, consider the following statements: [UPSC 2021] 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules ‘Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) Lonly (6) only (©) Both | and 2 (@)_ Neither I nor2 = 6. A legislation which confers on the executive OF administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled diserstionary power in the master of the application of law violates which one afjthe following Articles of the Constitution o& Inditty [UPSC 2021] = (a) Article 14 (b) Article 28 Cc \ (©) Article 32 (a) Article 44 7. “Right to Privacy” is protected under which Article ‘of the constitution of India? [UPSC 2021] (a) Article 15 (b) Article 19 (©) Article 21 (a) Article 29 8. Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporated against uuntouchability as a form of discrimination? [UPSC 2020] (a) Right against Exploitation (b) Right to Freedom (c) Right to Constitutional Remedies (@)_ Right to Equality u. NG Which of the following are regarded as the main features ofthe “Rule of Law”? [UPSC 2018] 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality before law 3. People’s responsibility to the Government 4, Liberty and civil rights Selvet the conwet amswer using the code given below (a) Land 3 only (©) 1,2and 4 only (b) 2 and 4 only (a) 1,2, 3.and4 In the context of India, which one of the following is the comeet relationship between Rights and Duties? [UPSC 2017] (a)_ Rights are correlative with Duties. (b)_ Rights are personal and henee independent of society and Duties. Rights, not Duties, are important for the advancement of the personality ofthe citizen Duties, not Rights, are important for the stability ofthe State © In India, Judicial Review implies [UPSC 2017] (2) the powsr of tho Judiciary to pronounce upon the constitutionality of laws and executive orders, the power of the Judiciary to question the wisdom of the laws enacted by the Legislatures, the power of the Judiciary to review all the legislative enactments before they are assented to by the President the power of the Judiciary to review its own judgements given earlier in similar or different cases (b) © @ Right to Paivacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? [UPSC 2018] (@) Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution Article 17 and the Directive Principles of state Policy in Part IV Article 21 and freedom guaranteed in part IT Article 24 and provisions under the 44th Amendment to the constitution, (b) © @ ees Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 7PRELIMS PYQ: (indian Polity) 13. Consider the following statements in respect of | 15. Which of the following are envisaged by the Right Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards, [UPSC 2021] against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1, Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards are titles [UPSC 2017] under the Article 18(1) of the Constitution of 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and India. forced labour 2, Padma Awards, which were instituted in the 2. Abolition of untouchability year 1984, were suspended only ones 3. Protection of the interests of minorities 3. The number of Bharat Ratna Awards is 4. Prohibition of employment of children in restricted to a maximum of five in a particular factories and mines year Select the correct answer using the code given Which of the above statements are not correct?” below (a) Land2 only (a) 1,2and 4 only (b) 2and3 only (b) 2, 3and 4 only (©) Land3 only (©) Vand 4 only (@) 1,2and3 (6) 1,2,3and4 14, Which Article of the Constitution of India | 16, Right to vote and to be elected in India is a [UPSC safeguards one’s right to marry the person of ones 2017] choice? [UPSC 2019] (a) Fundamental Right (a) Amicle 19 (b)_ Natural Right (b) Article 21 (©) Constitutional Right (©) Anicle 25, (4) Legal Right (a) Article 29 GR III K CHAPTER-7 DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY |. Under the Indian constitution concentration of | 3. Consider the following Statements regarding the \wealth violates [UPSC 2021 DPSP/ Directive Principles of State Policy 1) The Risht to Fovat 1. The principles spell out the socio-economic , Tenis Bical democracy in the country (b)_ The Directive Principles of State Policy 2. The provisions contained in these Principles (©) The Right to Freedom are not enforceable by any court (€) “The Concept of Welfare Which of the statements given below are correct? [UPSC 2020] (a) Lonly 2, Im India, separation of judiciary from the executive (b) 2only is enjoined by [UPSC 2020] (©) Both 1&2 (a) the Preamble of the Constitution (d)_ Neither | nor 2 b) a Directive Principle of State Policy (0), aDbscaive Principlaat Stan Pols 4. With reference to the provisions contained in part (e) the Seventh Schedule: TV of the Constitution of India, Which of the (@) the conventional practice following statements is/are correct? [UPSC 2020] —. st Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 8Jota PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) 1. They shall be enforceable by the courts, 6. With reference to the Constitution of India, the 2. ‘They shall not be enforceable by any courts Dircetive Principles of State Policy constitute 3. The principles laid down in this part are to limitations upon: [UPSC 2017] influence the making of laws by the state Solect the correct answer using the given code 1 logislative function, executive function, below- Which of tho above statements is/are eorrect? (a) Lonly (b) 2 only (@) Lonly fe) Land 3 only (4) 2 and 3 only (b) 2only (©) Both | and 2 5. The ideal of “Welfare State” in the Indian (a). Neither I nor2 Constitution is enshrined in its: [UPSC 2015] (a) Preamble (b) Directive Principles of State Policy (c) Fundamental Rights (a) d) Seventh Schedule FRR CHAPTER-8 FUNDAMENTAL DUTIES 1. Which of the following. statements is/argytrue of | 2. “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? fand Integrity of India” is a provision made in 1. A legislative process has been provided t8 the: [UPSC 2015] enforce these duties. (a) Preamble of the Constitution 2. They are correlative to legalduties. (©) Directive Principles of State Policy Select the correct answer using:The.code given (©) Fundamental Rights below: [UPSC 2017] (d) Fundamental Duties (a) Lonly (b) 2only (© Both I and 2 () Neither | nor 2 REE CHAPTER-9 CENTRE-STATE RELATIONS Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past? [UPSC 2019], First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966) Rajamannar Committee (1969) (a) () © @ Sarkaria Commission (1983) National Commission to Review Working of the Constitution (2000) the ——— Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Pa ge. 9S PRELIMS PYQ: (Indian Polity) CHAPTER-10 EMERGENCY Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from intemal 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? IUPSC 20231 (a) Only one (©) All three tb) Only two (a) None Which of the following are not necossaqiiiti® consequences of the proclamation of the President's ule ina State? 1. Dissolution ofthe State Legislative Assembly 2. Removal of the Council of Ministers inthe Stato » 3. Dissolution of the local bodies hak Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2017] (@) Land 2 only (b) Land 3 only (©) 2and3 only (@) 1, 2and3 If the President of India exervises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular state, then [UPSC 2018] (@) The Assembly of the state is automatically dissolved (b) The powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament (©) Article 19 is suspended in that state (@)_ The President can make laws relating to that State EK > QHAPTER-1L PRESIDENT AND GOVERNOR 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 hinvher in the performance of duties of hishher office of President before the date of decision become invalid 2. Elections 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 preseribes time limits within which he/she has to declare histher assent How many of the above statements are correct? [UPSC 2023] (@) Only one (©) Only two (©) Allthree (a) None Consider the following statements in respect of «lection 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 ————— Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 10soa PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Poli 2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, | 4. With reference to the election of the President of higher is the value of vote of each MLA of India, consider the following statements, that State 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies 3. ‘The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya from state to state Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala. 2, The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok 4. The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry Sabha is more than the value of the vote of is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh MPs of the Rajya Sabha because the ratio of total population to total Which of the statements given above is/are correct? number of elective seats in Puducherry is {UPSC 2018] sreater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh (@ Lonly () 2only How many of the above statements are correct? (©) Both | and 2 (4) Neither | nor 2 [UPSC 2023] (a) Only one (b) Only two: (6) Only three (@) All four 5, Which of the following are the diseretionary powers given fo the Govemor of a State? [UPSC Consider the following statements: 2014) 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted 1, Sending a report to the President of India for against the Governor of a State in any court imposing the President's rule during his tem of office 2. Appointing the Ministers 2 The emoluments and allowances of 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Governor of a State shall not be ditfmished |S.“ Lexislature for consideration of the President during his term of office, be of India Which of the statements given above is/are correct? / 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of [UPSC 2018] the State Goverament (a) Lonly ()2only Select the comect answer using the code given 6) Both 1 and 2 (a) Neuter 1 6 below b Ha) Vand 2 only (b) Land 3 only > © (c) 2,3and 4 only (d) 1,2, 3.and 4 No Rae CHAI PARLIAMENT AND S' With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in How many’ of the above statements are correct? tho Indian Parliament, consider the followin IUPSC 2023] statements: {a) Only one (b) Only two: 1. When the Lok Sabha transmits the Finance (©) All three (4) None Billo the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill 2. Consider the following statements: 2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to 1. Pursuant to the report of HIN. Sanyal the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend of reject the Commitee, the Contempt of Courts Act, 1971 Bill it can only make recommendations. waned 3. In the ease of disagrovment between the Lok 2. The Constitution of India empowers the Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint ‘Supreme Court and the High Courts to punish siting for Money Bill bata joint siting becomes for eninge of tinsel vee nevessary fr the Finance Bill 3. The Constitution of India defines Civil Contempt and Criminal Contempt. Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595, Page. 11PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) 4. In India, the Parliament is vested with the powers to make laws on Contempt of Court Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct?” [UPSC 2022] (a) Land 2 only (b) 1, 2and 4 only (©) and 4only (a) 3only 3. Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in [UPSC 2020] (a) the matter of creating now All India Services (b)_ amending the Constitution (©) the removal of the govemment (d)_ making eut motions Which of the following isfare the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha? 1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency 2. To pass a motion of no-confidence gains the Council of Ministers ‘To impeach the President of India Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2022] oo (a) Land 2 only : (b) 2only NY (©) Land 3 only (a) 3only SUN With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of | Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal ‘opposition party or the ruling party ‘The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lics against his rulings. ‘The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister. ‘Which of the statements given above are correct? TUPSC 2022} (a) Land only (6) 1, 2and 3 only (©) 3.and 4 only (@) 2and 4 only We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model? 1. As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the parliament to legislate is limited. In India, matters related tothe consttutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court Select the correct answer using the code given below. [UPSC 2021] (@)_ Lonly (b) 2only + (©) Both 1 and 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 "Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament ‘which include “The Macro Economic Framework Statement’. The aforesaid document is presented bbecause this is mandated by [UPSC 2020] @) o) Long standing parliamentary convention Article 112 and Article 110(1) of the Constitution of India Article 113 of the Constitution of India Provisions of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act, 2003 © @ Consider the following statements: 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha eleetion from three constituencies. 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies, 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-lections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her ‘winning in all the constituencies, ——————— Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 12PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) 10 IL Which of the statements given above isvare correct?” [UPSC 2021] (a) Lonly (b) 2 only (©) Land3 only (€) 2 and 3 only Consider the following statements L. Agconding 1 Constitution of India, A person ‘who eligible to vote can be made a minister in a state for six months even if helshe is not a ‘member of the legislature of that state According to the representation of people act. 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for at least five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release fiom prison Which of the above given statements is/are correct? [UPSC 2020] (a) Lonly (©) Both Land 2 (b) 2 only x (a) Neither 1 ng = With reference to the funds under Members*of Parliament Local Arca Development Scheme (MPLADS). which of the fllowing statements ae correct? | MPLADS funds must be used fo eats durable assets like physical infrastriStire for health, education, ete 2. A specified portion of cach MP's funds benefit SC/ST populations Y 3, MPLADS funds are sanctioned’ on yearly basis and the unused funds cannot be carried forward to the nest year. 4. The district authority must inspect at least 10% of all works under implementation every year Sclect the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2020] @ © 1 and 2 only 1,2and 3 only (b) 3 and 4 only (4) 1, 2and 4 only Consider the following statements; L. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such a 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, 2 eo There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required o meet in a vear Which of the staicments given above is/are correct? 3 [UPSC 2020] (@_ Tonly (b) 2 only (©) Land 3 only (@) 2and 3 only Consider the following statements: L 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? [UPSC 2019} (a) Land 2 only (b) 3 only (©) 2and 3 only (a) |, 2and3 With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements: 1. The Govemor makes a customary address to ) Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year. When a State Legislature does’ not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter Which ofthe statements given above is/are correct? TUPSC 2019] (a) Lonly (6) 2only (©) Both | and 2 (@)_ Neither I nor 2 Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly Shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly 2. Whenever the Legislative Assembly is, dissolved, the Speaker shall. vacate his/her immediately Which of the statements given above is/are correct? IUPSC 2018} @)Lonly (b) 2 only (©) Both | and (@) Neither 1 nor 2 ———— es Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 13PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) 15. Consider the following statements: 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party im the opposition was the Swatantra Party In the Lok Sabha, a “Leader of the Opposition” was recognised for the first time in 196 In the Lok Sabha, if a party doos not have a ‘minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition Which of the statements given above isare comrect? 2 [UPSC 2018] (a) Land 3 only (0) 2only (c) 2and 3 only (@ 1,2and3 16, With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statemen 1, A private member's bill is a bill presemiedibW a Member of Parliament who is nét elected but only nominated by the President of India 2. Recently, a private member's bill has beem passed in the Parliament of India for the first time in its history “a Which ofthe statements given above is/af@eOirct? [UPSC 2017] we (a) Lonly S (®) 2only (©) Both | and2 (@) Neither I nor 2 17. The Parliament of India exercises control over the funetions of the Council of Ministers through L. Adjournment motion 2. Question hour 3. Supplementary: questions Select the correct answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2017] (a) Lonly (b) 2 and 3 only (©) Land 3 only (a) 1,2and 3 18, 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 o the Opposition Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [UPSC 2017] ©) Tony (b) 2 only (©) Both | and 2 (€) Neither I nor 2 19, For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by [UPSC 2017] @)_anyone residing in India (6) a resident of the constituency’ from which the election isto be contested any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency (a) any citizen of India, © le20. Which of the following statements islare correct? 1A ill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on prorogation, A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not Lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabla. select the comect answer using the code given below: [UPSC 2016] @) only (©) Both | and 2 its 2 (b) 2 only (€) Neither I nor 2 ‘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 passes by the [UPSC 2016] (2) Lok Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership Lok Sabha bya majority of not less than two ‘thirds ofits toral membership Rajya Sabha by a simple majority of its total membership RajyaSabha by a majority of not less than ‘wvo-thirds of its members present and voting ) © @ 2 Consider the following statements: 1, ‘The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill ‘The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants ‘The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement 2 Content made from Every word of Previous ‘Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 14PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) ove isfare correct? | 26 With reference to the Union Government consider Which oft ¢ statements giver [UPS 2015] tie followin @ Lonly (6) Land 2 only L.The Department of Revenue is responsible for fo) Zand 3 only (aL Zand 3 the preparition of Union Budget thal is presented to the parliament Money Bill, which of the following 2 No amount ean be withdrawn fom the SKUGHIEIKS Is NOL COME? [UPSE 2018 © 4 of India without the authorization of Parliament of India 3. All the disbursements made from Publie Account also nved the Authorization from the Parliament of India Which of the following, st isfare corect? [UPSC 2015] z A\ Dill shall be deemed to be money bill af it contains only provisions related to imposition. abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of tas. ents given above (b) A Money Bill has provisions for the custody of the Consolidated Vand of India or the Contingency Fund of Ina, {a} Vand 2 onl (OA Mong lis copcemed A deapproptia (b) Zand 3 on of monoys out of the Contingsney. Fun of (©) 2eonls India. (d) 1 2,amd 3 (A Mon boro. ‘zuarantee by th Bill deals with the regulation of or giving ofan government of Indid Consider the following statements: 1, The President shall make rules for the more ; convenient transaction oF the business of dhe 24. When a Dill is rofotred 10 a joint sitting both the}. Government of India. and tir the allocation ouscs of the Parliament, has to be palit by among Ministers of the said business, 1uPSe 2015] 2. All executive actions of the Government of [ India shall be expressed to be taken in the fa) simple majority of member present a? fer oe ame of the Prine Minister Page| Which ofthe state b)_ three-fourths majority of member presen ul yorily of member present i coat} ts have is/are correct” ” @) lonly FAA ©) only (©) Both | and 2 (Neither Ener 2 (©) wohieds majority ofthe HEB) (€) absolute majority of the Hou 25, Consider the following statements; |The Legislative Couneil ofa state in India can be larger in size than hall of the Assembly of that particular stave, 28, Consider the following statements resardin Confidence Motion in India No- Legislative 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of Indi 2. A. Motion of No Confidence ean be introduced in the Lok Sabha only ‘The Govemor of a Stato nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Couneil of that particular state Whichsof ihe Which of the state [UPS 20151 , JwPSe 2014) (a) only thy 2only f@) only to) Both Land 2 td) N ty Dank (©) oth | and 2 (A) Neither t ner 2 talements give are correct?” us wiven above islare conreet? Fnor 2 Fk Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279608595 Page. 15PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) CHAPTER-13 AMI RY COMMITTEES 1 With elon arliament of India, which of | 3, In India, which of the following review the the Following Ps sary Commitices senutinizes repulalors in sectors like and reports to the house whether the powers 10 telecommunications, insurance. elvetrivity. ete? ¢ 1. Ad Hoe Committees set up by the Parl conferred by the Constitution or delegated by t Parliament sare being properly exercised by Exccutive within the scope of such delegation? z [UPSC 2018] 2 Pe Committees, Finance Con 4. Financial Sector Refonns (2) Commitee on Government Assurances Commizaloe: (b) Commitice on Subordinate Lexistation 5. NET Aayos. (©) Rules Commitice Select the correct answer using the code given (a) Business Advisory Committee below, [UPSC 2019} (a) Vand 2 only 2 Which one of the following is the largest (b) 1, 3and 4 only Committee of the Parliament? [UPSC 2014] (© 3,4and5 only (a) The Commitive on Public Accounts, @ Dat Sealy (b) The Commitive on Lstimates = (©) ‘The Committee on Public Undertakings (a) ‘The Commitive on Petitions Ha ok \ CHAPTER 4 HUDICIARY does “Due Proc dF Ua Ahad? ff. 3.) With teference 10 Indian Judiciary, consider the IU if following statements. UPSC 2021] 1 Inessenee, » [UPSE 2023] (a) ‘The principle of natural justice 1 Any relied judge of the Supreme Court of (b). ‘The procedure established by India ean be called back to sit by the Chief (©) Fair application of kw Justice of Tadic, with prior permission of the President of India 2. Al igh court im India has the power to review as the Supreme Court does, (a) Fquality before 2 With reference to India, consider the following statements: [UPSC 2022] Wiicnol thot L Government law officers and teva fiems are (ai. J only Ojdonly recognized as advocates. bul corporate (©) Both Hand 2 (d) Neither U nor 2 lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from ecognition as advocates, 4 2 Bar Councils b rules relating to egal education and recognition of law colleges ts given above islare correet”?” Servi legal services to which of the following type of TUPSC 2020) In India. Ley 's Authorities provide free fe the power to fay down the Which of the statements wiven above isin connect” J, Person with an annual ineome of less (hs (a) Lonly () only 100.000 (©) Both Land 2 (a) Neither I nor 2 2, Transgender with an annual income of less n Rs 2.00000 Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | wwwsunyaias.com | 8279608595, Page. 16PRELIMS PYQs - (1 ian Polity) 3. Member of Othy \with an annual 4 All Seni Backward Classes (OBC) we of ess than 2 3.001.000 Citvasns correct answer using the code given (b) 3 and 4 only (a) Land 4 only (a) Land 2 only (©) Zand Sonty 5 Consider t 1 The Cor siructure” Follow i Latements: [UPSC 2020] ion oF India de erms of federalism. secu fundamental 2 The Constitution of Ind “judietal review lo safeye Which of the statements piven above is/are correct? (a) Loaly (b) only (©) Both Land 2 (Neither | nor2 6 Consider dl ements: [UPSO2019} L‘The- motion to impeach a Judge oPthe Supreme Court of India cannot be rejeeted BY the Speaker of the Lok Sabha as perth’ Judges (Inquiry) Act. 1968. 2. The Constitution of India fides] dhallgiyd’s details of what Constitute? intedpaeity and proved misbehaviour” of the Judges oF the Supreme Court of nd 3. The details of the pracess of impeachment of the Judges of the Supre comin the Judges (Ing 4 AF the motion for th oF adudye is taken up far votin law requires the motion to be backed by cach House of tl Pariament and supported by a majority of total membership of that House and by not loss than two-thirds of total members of that we Court of Indie are m4) Act. 1968, House present and votiny ‘Which of the statements siven above isvare correct? (a) Land 2 only (b) 3only fo) Zand 4 only (a) 1, 3and 4 only 7 With prohibi in ordinary laws ca to the Constitution of India. contained 1S oF limitations oF provisio act ts prohibitions. or I powers under hone of the fimitations on the eonstitntion Article M2. eould following? [UPSC 2019] fe Thede oor taken by thy Eleation Commission laying its duties cannot be i in the exercise of its powers by laws made by th Parliament (o) In the event of a prave Finan county. the President of India ean declare a Financial Ee trom the ( without the counsel w son certain matters without the concurrence of the Union Leyistature 8 With reference to the Consiitution of India ) consider the following statements 1. No High Court shall have the declare any central kaw to be constitutionally invalid Y2 An an W to the Constitution of India cannot be called into question by the Supreme Court of India Which of the slate correct? [UPSC 2019], (a) Vonly (©) Both | wsdiction to, nts given above is / are () 2only 2 (@) Neither | nor? 9 With reference fo the “Gram Nyavalaya Act which of the Following. statements isiare correct” 1 As por the Act, Gran Nyay only civil eases and nox layas ean hear a 2, The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconeiliators Select the correct answer the code given below: [UPS 2016] (only (©) Both Vand 2 (0) 2only (@) Neither I nor2 10, WhoWhich of the following is the Custodian of the Constitution of India’? [UPSC 2015] (a) “The President of India (b)_ The Prime Minister of india (©) The Lok Sabha Secretariat (a) The Suparme Court of india Content made from Every rd of Previous Year per | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 17§ PRELIMS PYQs - (1 ian Polity) 11. The power to inerease the number of judges in the | 12. ‘The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide Supreme Court of India is vested in [UPSC 2014 disputes besveen the Cente and the States falls (a) the President of India ndcr its [UPSC 2014] (0) the Partiament ) advisory jurisdietion (©) the Chie Justice of India (b) appellate jurisdiction (d) the Law Commission (6) original jurisdiction (a) wot jurist FORK TER-IS Amendments was widely believed to be eaaetedl 19 of overvome: Fundsun w (b rc) w 2 Consider t 1. Consider the folowing dia, which one of the following Constitutional the —juudictal interpretations. ital Rights? |UPSC 2023] Ist Amendment 42nd Amendment Hth Amendment 86th Amendment Following statements: A bill am prior recommen nding. the € Inia When a Constitution presented w the Pesidenfmof Inde) itis obligatory for the President of India to give hhisther assent Amendment Bill. is EK CHAP COUN mnents; JUPSC2022], ution oF India classifies the ministers The Con iio four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of and Deputy The total number oF Gove nol exeoed 15 percent of the total number of nister te Union neluding the Poume Minister, shell members in the Lok Sab PROCEDURI 3A Constitution Amendment Bill passed by both the Lok Sabl Sabha by a special myority provision for joint sitting must be J Raiya und there Is no Which of the statements wiven above are correct? [UPSC 2022] (a) Land 2 only (b) Zand 3 only (e) Land 3 only (@ 1,2and3 CK TER-16 Which of the jens given above is/are correct’? (@ Tonly (by 2only (©) Both and 2 (a) Neither | nor 2 ‘Content ma rd of Previous Year per | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 18§ anak PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) R-17 ON LAW L With reference to anti-detvetion law in India, Which of the statements given above isfare consider the following staternents correct? |UPSE 2022] 1. The law specifies that a nominated (a) Lonly lagislator cannot join any political pasty (b) 2 only within six months of being appointed to (c) Both Land 2 ‘he Thain, (a) Neither 1 nor 2 The law does not provide any time- frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case kK 1 Consider the following statements: Select the correct answer w » below the code 1. The minimum age prescribed for Any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. (a) 1, 2and Senly (6). Zand dont (© Vand Sony (4) 1,2, 3:and 4 disso petiod Which of the stat nents given above is/are Camect™ | 3 Local self-zovemmment can be best explained as an IORSC20161 exercise in JUPSC 2017] @ Lonly (a) Federalism (Gy only L (b) Democratic decentralisation (©) Both Land 2 (6) Administrative delewation (d) Neither | nor 2 (d) Direct democracy 2 The tun ntal object of the Pancha system fs 10. ensure whi the follow [upsc 2015] L._ People’s participation in developme: 2. Political accountability 3. Democratic decentralization 4. Financial mobilization FO CK ‘Content ma rd of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595, Page. 19sors PRELIMS PYQs - (Ind CHAP ORNEY GE! Polity) ER-19 eR 1. Consider the Follow yon above isfane correct? statements: Which of the statem 1 Atlomey General of India and Solicitor Jupse 2022] General of India ate the only ollicees of the (a) Lonty Government who are allowed! 0 pantcipate in f of the Parliament of Indian (b) only 2. According, to the Constitution of India the (©) Both I and 2 AMttomey General of India submits his (a) Neither t nor2 resignation when the Goverment which appointed hin resigns. HCH I CHAPTER-20 AND SIXTH Sé 1 I a particular ara is brought under theFIRBe MS. With reference to Sek Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one oF consider the follow the following sta best reflects the 1 consequence oft? [UPSC 2022] (@) ‘This would prevent the transfer of land of of the Pr Onder tribal poople to nonctibal people. 2. With roferenoe to Schudule! Anat in India (b)_ This would create a local sel-goverhingbody consider the flowing statements in that area, 73. Within a St the nojification of am area as: (e) ‘This would convert that area into a ORIG Scheduled Arca takes place through an Order Heritory of the Preside (d) The State having such @fea$ AvOuld\ee How many of the above statements are correct? declared a Special Category State . fT TUPSC 202: (a) Only one 2. ‘the provisions inthe Fiflh Schedule and Sixth (6). Only oso Schedule in the Constitution of hia are a (©) Allthree oder to: |UPSC 2015] (a) None (a) Such regulations may prohibit or restrict the transfer of land by tribal (0 non tribal members or among members of the scheduled tribes. regulate the allotment of kind 10 members of the scheduled tribes Filth and Sixth Schedules ta the Indian Constitution (a) proteet the interests of Seheduled Tribes (b) determine the boundaries between states (©) determi respons the powers, authorities, and litics of Ps als (a) protcet the interests ofall the border States FI IOK Content made from Every word of Previous Year Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279688595 Page. 20PRELIMS PYQs - (Ind Polity) HR-21 uN 2. Which principle among the following, was added to the Ditgetive Principles of Stal Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution? [UPSC 2017] (a) Equal pay for equal work for both men and (b)_ Participation of workers in th industies © ul public assistance w Human conditions of work to workers ak 1 talements 1. Tho 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an artiele pl ection of the Pome Minster beyond judital reve 2. Supreme Court of India stuck down the 9th auncadment t0 the Constitution of ln © of the independence of the statoments given above isiace correct? C2019} only (b) 2only (c) Both Land 2 (@) Neither 1 nor 2 ak CONS: 1. Consider the following organizations/bedies in India Lhe National Commission for Backwand Ces 2. The National Human Rights Commission 3 The National L 1. The National Consumer Disputes) RoUredSal/} Commission How many of the above constitutional bodies? [USC 2023 Only one (b) Only two (©) Only thios (@) All four Consider the Following: -mographie performance 1 2. Forest and ecol 3. Governance reforms 4. Stable gouermment 5. ‘Vay and fiscal efforts For the horizont 8, the Fillccnth Finance Commission «sed how many of the above as criteria other than population area and incom tas devol (a) Only two Ab) Only three: (©) Only four (uy All 3. Consider the following, statements 1. The Election Commission of India is a five member body 2. The 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 rofating 10 splits"mergers of recoynised political parties, Which of the statements givon above is/are correct” Jupse 2087] (a) Land 2 only (b) 2only (c) 2and 3 only (dl) 3only | With Reference to the Fourteenth Finanee Commission, which of the following, statements 1. Tt has inereased the share of States in the ccontral divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 perceat 2. It has _made recommendations conceminy sector-speciti distance” [UPSC 2023) ‘Content made from Every word of Previous Ye Paper | wwwsunyaias.com | 8279688595, Page. 21S Select the correct answer using the code below. JUPSC 2015] @ Lonly (by Zonly (©) Both | and 2 fe) Neither 1 ook ok CHAP MISCELL 1 With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements 1 is 1 the Home Guards ‘eran 2 The sole ofthe Home Guards i to serve as an auniliary foree tothe police in maintenaneeo intemal security 3. To prevent infiltration on the infemational bordericoastal ants. the Border Wing Home fons en raised in some How many of Uke above statem [UPSC 2023) Only on Allthtee mts argfBourcet? (b) Only two (@) None © With rofenane to india, consider Sta ng hy The Act under which it is covered 1. Unauthorised wearing “The Official of police ormilituy Secrets Aet, 1923, unit 2. Knowingly misleading The Indian oF otherwise Evidence Act, 1872 interfering with a policy ollicer or military oe the porsonal safety of — 2019 others How many of the above pairs an correctly matched”? [YPSC 2023] (@) Only one fe) Allthiee (b) Only two (d) None of the above PRELIMS PYQs - (Indian Polity) 5. The Govemment of India has established NITH Aayog. to replace the JUPSC 2015] (Hun ts Commission (b)_ Finance Commission (©) Law Commissio (4) Planning Commission ok TER-23 -ANEOUS Consider the following, statements: [UPS 2023} In India. prisons are manayed by Slaleé Governments with their own rules ions for the day-to-day administration of prisons. Statement-II: In India, prisons are govemed by the Prisons Act, 184 which expressly kept the subject Provincial of prisons. in the control of Governments. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-l and St and Statement-Ul is th Statement Both Statement-t and State and Statemen for Statement sment-Hl are correct -orrect explanation for (b) are correct HH is nol thy eorteet exphunation (©) Statemem-l is coneet bul Statement is incorrect (d) Statement-l is incostwet but Statement-Hl is correct, 1. Consider the following statements int respect of the National Flag of India Aggording to the Flag Code of lndia, 2002 ; [UPSC 2023] 1 One of the standard sizes the Nations us of India oF 600 mom = 4010 man The ratio of the kl (vith) of the Flag, shall be 3:2 Which one of the following is corrvel in respect of the above stat (a) Both Statement-l and St and Statement-Il is thy Statemen I ae correct sorrect explanation For ‘Content made from Every word of Previous ¥ Paper | wwwsunyaias.com | 8279688595, Page. 22PRELIMS PYQs - (1 ian Polity) (b) Both Siatement-l and Statement are eorteet | 9. One common agreement between Gandhisin and and Stalement-Hl is nol the eonvet explanation Marsisa is LUPSC 2020] ) the Final yoat ofa stateless society 6) Statement is comtect but Statement is (hl dosweineests incorrwet " (6) abolition of private propeaty (4) Sment is incomset but Staement is ta) cee deeranen At the nation level which ministry is the mo | 22. TBE Government of Init as established NETL suey toes icve mplamenaton one | 22¥0H © elas the [UPSC 2015 Schcluled Tribes and Other “Traditional Forest (2) Human Rights Commission Diyellers (Recoynition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006? (6) Finance Conrssion JUPSC 2021] (6) La Commission (a). Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climatic (Planing, Caras ehaange (b)_ Ministry of Panel 11 te India, what is the sole of the Coal Conteolice’s (6). Ministry of Rural Development Organization (CLO)? (@) Ministry of Tribal Affairs 1. CCO is the major source of coal Statistis in Government of India 6 Consider the following statements: MMI 2. 1k monitors progress oF development of 1. "The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed bye Captive Coal! Lignite blocks, the Governor ofthat State 3. We hears any objcetion Wo the Government's 2 The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed} notification cclating to acquisition of coale tenure bearing ane Which of the stalomont given above iafaniagere cP 4, Teenaurvs that coal mining companies deliver JUPSC 2016] . ) the coal to end users in the prescribed time. (a) Lonly (b)2only 7 Select the eorvet answer using the code wiven fe) Bott {and 2 (4) Neither 1 nor 2 SE below: [UPSC 2022] G@)1,2and 3only 1 ale the following statement \ | (6) Gand onty 1. Tho Executive Power of tho Deion of Rnd (©) “Vand 2 only vest in the Prime Minis (12nd only 2 The Prime Minister is the ex officio cf the Civil Services Boar 12. With reference tthe “Fea Board” in India son abun ivige cone? consider the following statements: 1. The Tea Boa isa statutory body a (6) 2only 2 Weis a reputatony body atached to the Ministry ©) Both | and 2 (d) Neither nor 2 ofAariculteresnd Formers Welfare 3. The Tea Board's Head Office is situated in Bongslun % Which of the following isfare the : fanetion/fanetions ofthe Cabinet Seeretaint? 1 Mie Baad as averse ices a Dubai and 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meeti 2. Sceretarial assistance to Cabinet Commitiees 3 fin Allocation of Ministei Selvet the correct answer using the code given below JUPSC 2014] co) & ncial resources to the Honly (b) 2and 3 only Land 2 only (a) 1 Zand 3 Which of the statements given above are correct? TUPSC 2022] (a) Land 3 only (©) Zand 4 only (b) 2and 4 only (@) Land 4 only Df ae ae eae ae Content ie from Every wo us Ye Fr Paper | www.sunyaias.com | 8279680595 Page. 23