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Polity UPSC PYQ 1999

7 questions from the UPSC 1999 examination.

7 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Local Government & Panchayati Raj

In the new Panchayati Raj Bill enacted in 1993, there are several fresh provisions deviating from the past. Which one of the following is not one such provision?

AA number of added responsibilities in the area of agriculture, rural development, primary education and social forestry among others.
BElections being made mandatory for all posts at the time they are due.
CA statutory representation for women in the panchayats, up to a third of the strength.
DRegular remuneration to the panchayat members, so as to ensure their punctuality and accountability.
2Easyprelims2 marks
Fundamental Rights

A British citizen staying in India cannot claim Right to

AFreedom of trade and profession
BEquality before the Law
CProtection of life and personal liberty
DFreedom of religion
3Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Framework & Development

Consider the following statements: An amendment of the Constitution of India can be initiated by the I. Lok Sabha. II. Rajya Sabha. III. State Legislatures. IV. President. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

AI alone
BI, II and III
CII, III and IV
DI and II
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Elections & Electoral Reforms

Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the Election Law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 1996: I. Any conviction for the offence of insulting the Indian National Flag or the Constitution of India shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and State Legislatures for six years from the date of conviction. II. There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to the Lok Sabha. III. A candidate cannot now stand for election from more than one Parliamentary constituency. IV. No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate. Which of the above statements are correct?

AI and III
BI, II and IV
CI, II and III
DI, II, III and IV
5Easyprelims2 marks
Public Finance & Finance Commission

Which one of the following statements regarding the levying, collecting and distribution of Income Tax is correct?

AThe Union levies, collects and distributes the proceeds of income tax between itself and the States
BThe Union levies, collects and keeps all the proceeds of income tax to itself
CThe Union levies and collects the tax but all the proceeds are distributed among the States
DOnly the surcharge levied on income tax is shared between the Union and the States
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission of India: I. Its Chairman must be a retired Chief Justice of India. II. It has formations in each state as State Human Rights Commission. III. Its powers are only recommendatory in nature. IV. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the Commission. Which of the above statements are correct?

AI, II, III and IV
BII and IV
CI and III
DI and II
7Easyprelims2 marks
Fundamental Rights

The Constitution of India recognises

Aonly religious minorities
Bonly linguistic minorities
Creligious and linguistic minorities
Dreligious, linguistic and ethnic minorities
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