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- On contempt of court, consider: (1) the 1971 Act followed the H.N. Sanyal Committee; (2) Supreme Court and High Courts can punish contempt of themselves; (3) the Constitution defines civil and criminal contempt; (4) Parliament can legislate on contempt. Which are correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Contempt of Court
- Consider legal profession regulation: (1) government law officers/legal firms are advocates but corporate lawyers and patent attorneys are excluded from recognition as advocates; (2) Bar Councils lay down rules on legal education and recognition of law colleges. Which is correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Legal Profession & Bar Councils
- For a Constitution Amendment Bill: (1) prior Presidential recommendation is required; (2) the President must assent once duly passed; (3) both Houses must pass it separately with the required special majority and there is no joint sitting. Which are correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutional Amendment
- Consider the Union Council of Ministers: (1) the Constitution classifies ministers into Cabinet Minister, MoS Independent Charge, MoS and Deputy Minister; (2) the total Union ministry including PM cannot exceed 15% of Lok Sabha strength. Which is correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Council of Ministers
- Which is an exclusive power of Lok Sabha among: (1) ratifying an Emergency proclamation; (2) passing a no-confidence motion against the Council of Ministers; (3) impeaching the President?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Lok Sabha Powers
- On anti-defection law: (1) a nominated legislator is prohibited from joining a party during the first six months after entering the House; (2) the Tenth Schedule sets no statutory time limit for the presiding officer to decide a defection case. Which is correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Anti-Defection Law
- Consider: (1) the Attorney General and Solicitor General are the only government law officers permitted to participate in Parliament; (2) the Constitution requires the Attorney General to resign when the appointing government resigns. Which is correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Attorney General
- On constitutional writs: (1) mandamus can issue against a private body entrusted with public duty; (2) mandamus can never issue against a government company; (3) any public-minded person may seek quo warranto. Which are correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutional Writs
- Regarding Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: (1) adoption is compulsory for all public and private hospitals; (2) every citizen must ultimately join; (3) the digital-health framework enables nationwide portability. Which is correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
- About the Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker: (1) the Speaker fixes the election date; (2) law mandates selection from either principal opposition or ruling party; (3) while presiding, the Deputy Speaker has the Speaker's powers and rulings are not appealable within the House; (4) convention requires the Speaker to move the motion seconded by PM. Which are correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Deputy Speaker
- If an area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, which consequence best reflects its protective purpose?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Fifth Schedule
- Consider: (1) India Sanitation Coalition is a government-and-WHO funded platform; (2) National Institute of Urban Affairs works with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and develops solutions for urban challenges. Which is correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Urban & Sanitation Institutions
- Regarding the Tea Board of India: (1) it is statutory; (2) it is attached to the Agriculture Ministry; (3) its headquarters is Bengaluru; (4) it has overseas offices including Dubai and Moscow. Which are correct?2022 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Tea Board
- India adopted a Westminster-style parliamentary system, but consider these differences from Britain: (1) the British Parliament is legally sovereign, while India's Parliament is limited by a written Constitution and judicial review; (2) constitutional questions involving validity/amendment of parliamentary law may be decided by a Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court. Which is correct?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliamentary System
- Regarding administrative reform in the Union Government, examine: (1) the Gopalaswami Ayyangar Committee specifically recommended a minister and secretary devoted solely to administrative reform; (2) the Department of Personnel was created in 1970 following the first Administrative Reforms Commission and placed under the Prime Minister. Which is correct?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Administrative Reforms
- The constitutional protection of the right to privacy in India is principally located within which Article?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Fundamental Rights
- Regarding the idea of a 'Right to the City', consider: (1) it is a formally agreed human right whose country commitments are monitored by UN-Habitat; (2) it emphasizes inhabitants' ability to reclaim/use public spaces and participate in city-making; (3) it implies urban public services should not be denied solely because a settlement is unauthorized. Which are correct?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Urban Rights & Governance
- With reference to judicial custody, examine: (1) an accused in judicial custody is held at a police station under the magistrate's authority rather than in jail; (2) police need court permission to interrogate a person in judicial custody. Which is correct?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Criminal Procedure
- On parole in India, consider: (1) once a prisoner establishes sufficient grounds, parole becomes an enforceable right that cannot be refused; (2) State Governments frame their own parole/release rules. Which is correct?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Prison Administration
- Which Union ministry is the nodal ministry for implementing the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Forest Rights Act
- A law that grants executive authorities unguided and uncontrolled discretion in applying the law most directly violates which constitutional guarantee?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Article 14 & Arbitrariness
- Which feature most directly demonstrates the federal character of India's constitutional system?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Federalism
- Which description best captures the political-science concept of a 'State'?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Political Theory—State
- Regarding the Indian judiciary, consider: (1) with the President's consent, the Chief Justice of India may request a retired Supreme Court judge to sit and act as a judge of the Supreme Court; (2) every High Court has the same express constitutional review power over its own judgments as the Supreme Court. Which is correct?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Judiciary
- On citizenship in India, consider: (1) India follows a single citizenship and a single national domicile concept; (2) only a citizen by birth can become President; (3) a naturalized citizen can never be deprived of citizenship. Which is correct?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Citizenship
- Which institutional principle is the strongest structural safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Separation of Powers
- Under the Indian Constitution, preventing concentration of wealth is most directly an objective of which constitutional category?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Directive Principles
- What is the present constitutional position of the right to property in India?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Right to Property
- On 26 January 1950, before later Preamble amendments, what was India's exact constitutional description?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Preamble
- What is the essential meaning of 'constitutional government'?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutionalism
- Consider Bharat Ratna and Padma awards: (1) they constitute prohibited 'titles' under Article 18(1); (2) Padma awards, instituted in 1954, have been suspended only once; (3) Bharat Ratna awards are capped at five recipients in a year. Which statements are NOT correct?2021 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · National Awards
- Which feature defines a parliamentary form of government?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliamentary Government
- Which part of the Indian Constitution most explicitly contains the ideal of a welfare state?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Directive Principles of State Policy
- Consider: (1) the Constitution itself defines the “basic structure” by listing federalism, secularism, Fundamental Rights and democracy; (2) the Constitution expressly provides judicial review in the form stated to protect liberties and constitutional ideals. Which is correct according to the accepted key?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Basic Structure & Judicial Review
- What common end-state is found in both Gandhian and Marxist political thought, despite their radically different methods?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Political Thought - Gandhi & Marx
- Which description most appropriately captures the role of bureaucracy in India?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Civil Services & Bureaucracy
- Which statement best describes the legal status of the Preamble?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Preamble
- Regarding Part IV of the Constitution, consider: (1) its provisions are enforceable by courts; (2) they are not enforceable by courts; (3) its principles are nevertheless fundamental to governance and should influence State lawmaking. Which are correct?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Directive Principles - Article 37
- Consider: (1) any person merely eligible to vote can serve as a State minister for six months without being a legislator; (2) a person sentenced to five years’ imprisonment is permanently barred from contesting elections even after release. Which is correct?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Ministers & Electoral Disqualification
- Regarding parliamentary sessions, consider: (1) the President may summon Parliament to meet at a place considered appropriate; (2) the Constitution mandates exactly three named sessions each year; (3) the Constitution does not prescribe a minimum number of sitting days per year. Which are correct?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliament - Sessions
- Regarding Aadhaar after the Supreme Court’s privacy/Aadhaar rulings, consider: (1) authentication metadata cannot be stored beyond three months; (2) the State cannot rely on private-corporation contracts to share Aadhaar data in the manner invalidated by the Court; (3) Aadhaar is compulsory for insurance products; (4) Aadhaar may be required for statutory benefits funded from the Consolidated Fund of India. Which are correct?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Aadhaar, Privacy & Welfare
- In which matter do Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha exercise equal constitutional power?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliament - Rajya Sabha Powers
- Under MPLADS, consider: (1) funds are intended largely for durable community assets; (2) prescribed shares should benefit SC/ST areas/populations; (3) unspent annual allocations lapse at year-end; (4) district authorities must inspect at least a prescribed share of works, including a 10% benchmark. Which are correct?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · MPLADS & Local Development
- The constitutional prohibition of untouchability is included within which category of Fundamental Rights?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Fundamental Rights - Article 17
- Which constitutional source directs the State to separate the judiciary from the executive in public services?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Judicial Independence - Article 50
- A constitutional government is best understood as what kind of government?2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutionalism
- Apart from Fundamental Rights, which constitutional components reflect principles found in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? (1) Preamble; (2) Directive Principles; (3) Fundamental Duties.2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Human Rights & Constitution
- Under the legal-services framework applicable to the question, which categories qualify for free legal services among the following? (1) a person below the specified ₹1 lakh income threshold; (2) a transgender person below the specified ₹2 lakh threshold; (3) every OBC member below ₹3 lakh; (4) all senior citizens solely by age.2020 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Legal Aid & Access to Justice
- Which commission recommended that a State Governor should ordinarily be an eminent outsider, politically detached and not recently active in partisan politics?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Centre-State Relations & Governor
- Which bodies can exercise parliamentary review over independent sector regulators such as those for telecom, insurance or electricity? (1) parliamentary ad hoc committees; (2) Department-related Standing Committees; (3) Finance Commission; (4) FSLRC; (5) NITI Aayog.2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliamentary Oversight & Regulators
- Consider two propositions on constitutional review: (1) a High Court cannot invalidate a Central law on constitutional grounds; (2) a constitutional amendment cannot be judicially reviewed by the Supreme Court. Which proposition is correct?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Judicial Review
- In political theory, which choice best captures a fuller idea of liberty?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Political Theory - Liberty
- What is the best implication of Article 142 where ordinary statutory limits cannot prevent the Supreme Court from exercising its constitutional power to do complete justice?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Supreme Court - Article 142
- For a State Legislative Assembly, consider: (1) the Governor addresses the legislature at the beginning of the first session of each year; (2) where the State legislature has no rule on a particular procedural matter, Lok Sabha procedure may be followed. Which option matches the accepted key?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · State Legislature Procedure
- Which constitutional provision is the primary basis for the individual right to choose one’s spouse?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Fundamental Rights - Article 21
- Consider constitutional amendments: (1) the 44th Amendment placed the Prime Minister’s election beyond judicial review; (2) the Supreme Court struck down the 99th Amendment concerning the NJAC for violating judicial independence. Which is correct?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutional Amendments & Judiciary
- Regarding removal of a Supreme Court judge, consider: (1) the Lok Sabha Speaker has no power to reject an impeachment notice; (2) the Constitution precisely defines “proved misbehaviour” and “incapacity”; (3) procedural details are provided by the Judges (Inquiry) Act; (4) each House must pass the removal motion by a majority of total membership and at least two-thirds of members present and voting. Which are correct?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Judicial Removal & Accountability
- During whose prime ministership was the Ninth Schedule added to the Constitution?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Ninth Schedule & First Amendment
- With respect to “office of profit”, consider: (1) the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 exempts specified offices; (2) that Act had been amended five times by the relevant point in time; (3) the Constitution contains a precise definition of “office of profit”. Which are correct?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Office of Profit
- Which constitutional Schedule provides the special governance framework under which transfers of tribal land to private mining interests can be invalidated in Scheduled Areas?2019 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Fifth Schedule & Tribal Areas
- Consider the following statements: 1. In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. 2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognised for the first time in 1969. 3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognised as the Leader of the Opposition. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- 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 placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile. 2. Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- "Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc., conferred by the Constitution or delegated by Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- Consider the following statements: 1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education. 2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with National Council of Teacher Education guidelines. 3. In India, more than 90% of teacher-education institutions are directly under State Governments. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- Regarding Money Bill, which of the following statements is not correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State. 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- 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 office immediately. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- Which one of the following reflects the most appropriate relationship between law and liberty?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- Consider the following statements: 1. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State in any court during his term of office. 2. The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the Rule of Law? 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality before law 3. People's responsibility to the Government 4. Liberty and civil rights. Select the correct answer using the code given below.2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then:2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- Right to Privacy 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?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- Consider the following statements: 1. The definition of "Critical Wildlife Habitat" is incorporated in the Forest Rights Act, 2006. 2. For the first time in India, Baigas have been given Habitat Rights. 3. The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially decides and declares Habitat Rights for Primitive and Vulnerable Tribal Groups in any part of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2018 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitution, Governance & Rights
- 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 is/are correct?2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Directive Principles
- 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 is/are correct?2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliamentary Financial Procedure
- When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, it has to be passed by2015 · Prelims GS1 · General Studies, Indian Polity & Governance · UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I, Joint Sitting
- The Government of India established NITI Aayog to replace the2015 · Prelims GS1 · General Studies, Indian Polity & Governance · UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I, NITI Aayog
- 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 is/are correct?2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Union Executive
- The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Fifth and Sixth Schedules
- With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for preparation of the Union Budget. 2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without authorization from Parliament. 3. All disbursements from the Public Account need authorization from Parliament. Which is/are correct?2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Public Finance
- Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Supreme Court
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Legislative Council of a State can be larger than half of the Legislative Assembly of that State. 2. The Governor nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council. Which is/are correct?2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · State Legislative Council
- “To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the2015 · Prelims GS1 · General Studies, Indian Polity & Governance · UPSC Prelims 2015 GS Paper I, Fundamental Duties
- 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 mobilization2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Panchayati Raj
- The ideal of “Welfare State” in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Welfare State
- There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the2015 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliamentary System
- Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Anti-Defection Law
- In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Directive Principles
- Which of the following are associated with “Planning” in India? 1. Finance Commission 2. National Development Council 3. Union Ministry of Rural Development 4. Union Ministry of Urban Development 5. Parliament2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Planning Institutions
- 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 Ministries2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Cabinet Secretariat
- 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 is/are correct?2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutionalism
- Which of the following are discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President for imposing President’s Rule 2. Appointing Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President 4. Making rules to conduct the business of the State Government2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Governor Discretion
- Consider the following statements: 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of business of the Government of India and allocation among Ministers. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which is/are correct?2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Union Executive
- Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India: 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India. 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. Which is/are correct?2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · No-Confidence Motion
- The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Supreme Court Jurisdiction
- The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Supreme Court
- Which one of the following is the largest Committee of Parliament?2014 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliamentary Committees
- What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance, Indian Polity · Money Bill, Money Bill and Rajya Sabha
- Which one of the following statements is correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance, Indian Polity · Governor
- With reference to Indian History, the Members of the Constituent Assembly from the Provinces were2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance, Modern History · Constituent Assembly
- Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by introduction of a bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such an amendment seeks to make changes in the federal character of the Constitution, the amendment also requires to be ratified by the legislature of all the States of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutional Amendment
- Consider the following statements: Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance, Indian Polity · Attorney General, Attorney General of India
- Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? 1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Extra-constitutional and Statutory Bodies
- The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance, Indian Polity · Treaty Implementation, Treaty Implementation and Federalism
- The Government enacted the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA). Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · PESA
- Economic Justice as an objective of the Constitution of India has been provided in2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Constitutional Philosophy
- According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance, Indian Polity · Directive Principles, Directive Principles of State Policy
- Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts 1. consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha 2. scrutinizes appropriation and finance accounts of Government 3. examines the report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Public Accounts Committee
- In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State.2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Parliamentary Government
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Council of Ministers
- Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Planning and Local Government
- Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While nominated members of the two Houses of Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice-President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · Rajya Sabha and Elections
- With reference to National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements: 1. Its objective is to provide free and competent legal services to weaker sections of society on the basis of equal opportunity. 2. It issues guidelines for State Legal Services Authorities to implement legal programmes and schemes throughout the country. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · NALSA
- Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? 1. The Prime Minister 2. The Chairman, Finance Commission 3. Ministers of the Union Cabinet 4. Chief Ministers of the States2013 · Prelims GS1 · Indian Polity & Governance · National Development Council