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Polity UPSC PYQ 2000

11 questions from the UPSC 2000 examination.

11 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Local Government & Panchayati Raj

The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers to the

Ageneration of gainful employment for the unemployed and the underemployed men and women in rural area
Bgeneration of employment for the able-bodied adults who are in need and desirous of work during the lean agricultural season
Claying the foundation for strong and vibrant Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country
Dguarantee of right to life, liberty and security of person, equality before law and equal protection without discrimination
2Easyprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

The Speaker can ask a member of the House to stop speaking and let another member speak. This phenomenon is known as

Adecorum
Bcrossing the floor
Cinterpellation
Dyielding the floor
3Easyprelims2 marks
Social Justice & Vulnerable Sections

The State which has the largest number of seats reserved for the Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha is

ABihar
BGujarat
CUttar Pradesh
DMadhya Pradesh
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Union & State Executive

Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India: I. He is appointed by the President of India. II. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a Judge of the Supreme Court. III. He must be a member of either House of Parliament. IV. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament. Which of these statements are correct?

AI and II
BI and III
CII, III and IV
DIII and IV
5Easyprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties

Awith the consent of all the States
Bwith the consent of the majority of States
Cwith the consent of the States concerned
Dwithout the consent of any State
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Framework & Development

Consider the following functionaries: I. Cabinet Secretary II. Chief Election Commissioner III. Union Cabinet Ministers IV. Chief Justice of India Their correct sequence, in the Order of Precedence is

AIII, IV, II, I
BIV, III, I, II
CIV, III, II, I
DIII, IV, I, II
7Easyprelims2 marks
Local Government & Panchayati Raj

A college student desires to get elected to the Municipal Council of his city. The validity of his nomination would depend on the important condition, among others, that

Ahe obtains permission from the principal of his college
Bhe is a member of a political party
Chis name figures in the Voters’ List
Dhe files a declaration owing allegiance to the Constitution of India
8Mediumprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

Which one of the following statements about a Money Bill is not correct?

AA Money Bill can be tabled in either House of Parliament
BThe Speaker of Lok Sabha is the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not
CThe Rajya Sabha must return a Money Bill passed by Lok Sabha and send it for consideration within 14 days
DThe President cannot return a Money Bill to Lok Sabha for reconsideration
9Mediumprelims2 marks
Federalism & Centre–State Relations

Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

AGoa attained full statehood in 1987
BDiu is an island in the Gulf of Khambhat
CDaman and Diu were separated from Goa by the 56th Amendment of the Constitution of India
DDadra and Nagar Haveli were under French colonial rule till 1954
10Hardprelims2 marks
Local Government & Panchayati Raj

Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: List I (Local bodies) (States as in 1999) I. Zila Parishads at the sub-divisional level II. Mandal Praja Parishad III. Tribal Councils IV. Absence of Village Panchayats List II A) Andhra Pradesh B) Assam C) Mizoram D) Meghalaya Codes:

AI-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
BI-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
CI-C, II-B, III-A, IV-D
DI-B, II-A, III-C, IV-D
11Easyprelims2 marks
Public Finance & Finance Commission

The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to

Adistribute revenue between the Centre and the States
Bprepare the Annual Budget
Cadvise the President on financial matters
Dallocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments
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