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Polity UPSC PYQ 2002

16 questions from the UPSC 2002 examination.

16 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Judiciary

The salaries and allowances of the Judges of the High Court are charged on the

AConsolidated Fund of India
BConsolidated Fund of the State
CContingency Fund of India
DContingency Fund of the State
2Easyprelims2 marks
Fundamental Rights

In the Indian Constitution, the Right to Equality is granted by Five Articles. They are

AArticle 16 to Article 20
BArticle 15 to Article 19
CArticle 14 to Article 18
DArticle 13 to Article 17
3Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

Match List I (Commission) with List II (Matter of Enquiry) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Commission) A. Wadhwa Commission B. Liberhan Commission C. Sri Krishan Commission D. Jain Commission List II (Matter of enquiry) 1. The assassination of Rajiv Gandhi 2. Killing of Graham Staines 3. Demolition of a religious structure at Ayodhya 4. Riots in Mumbai in 1993

A3 2 4 1
B2 3 4 1
C3 2 1 4
D2 3 1 4
4Easyprelims2 marks
Directive Principles Of State Policy

Which one of the following Articles of the Directive Principles of State Policy deals with the promotion of international peace and security?

A51
B48 A
C43 A
D41
5Mediumprelims2 marks
Fundamental Rights

Match List I (Article of Indian Constitution) with List II (Provisions) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (Article) A. Article 16(2) B. Article 29(2) C. Article 30(1) D. Article 31(1) List II (Provisions) 1. No person shall be deprived of his property save by the authority of law 2. No person can be discriminated against in the matter of public appointment on the ground of race, religion or caste 3. All minorities whether based on religion or language shall have the fundamental right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice 4. No citizen shall be denied admission into any educational institution maintained by the State, or receiving State aid, on grounds of religion, race, caste, language or any of them Codes:

AA-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
BA-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
CA-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
DA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
6Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Framework & Development

The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with the

Acontinuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment
Bfree and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years
Creservation of 30 per cent posts for women in government recruitments
Dallocation of a greater number of parliamentary seats for recently created States
7Easyprelims2 marks
Elections & Electoral Reforms

In the case of election to the Lok Sabha, the amount of security deposited for general category candidates and SC/ST category candidates respectively is

ARs 5,000 and Rs 2,500
BRs 10,000 and Rs 2,500
CRs 10,000 and Rs 5,000
DRs 15,000 and Rs 7,500
8Easyprelims2 marks
Fundamental Rights

Which one of the following rights was described by Dr B. R. Ambedkar as the heart and soul of the Constitution?

ARight to freedom of religion
BRight to property
CRight to equality
DRight to Constitutional remedies
9Mediumprelims2 marks
Union & State Executive

Which one of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution empowers the President to send back any matter for reconsideration by the Council of Ministers?

A39th
B40th
C42nd
D44th
10Mediumprelims2 marks
Elections & Electoral Reforms

Consider the following statements with reference to India: 1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. 4. The term of office of an Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes office or till he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of these statements are correct?

A1 and 2
B2 and 3
C1 and 4
D2 and 4
11Mediumprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

The Consultative Committee of Members of Parliament for Railway Zones is constituted by the

APresident of India
BMinistry of Railways
CMinistry of Parliamentary Affairs
DMinistry of Transport
12Mediumprelims2 marks
Union & State Executive

With reference to Indian Polity, which one of the following statements is correct?

APlanning Commission is accountable to Parliament
BPresident can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session
CThe minimum age prescribed for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years
DNational Development Council is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the States
13Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Framework & Development

The members of the Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution of India were

Anominated by the British Parliament
Bnominated by the Governor General
Celected by the Legislative Assemblies of various provinces
Delected by the Indian National Congress and Muslim League
14Easyprelims2 marks
Public Finance & Finance Commission

Which one of the following authorities recommends the principles governing grants-in-aid of the revenues to the states out of the Consolidated Fund of India?

AFinance Commission
BInter-State Council
CUnion Ministry of Finance
DPublic Accounts Committee
15Easyprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

The term of the Lok Sabha

Acannot be extended under any circumstances
Bcan be extended by six months at a time
Ccan be extended by one year at a time during the proclamation of emergency
Dcan be extended for two years at a time during the proclamation of emergency
16Easyprelims2 marks
Directive Principles Of State Policy

The purpose of the inclusion of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution is to establish:

Apolitical democracy
Bsocial democracy
CGandhian democracy
Dsocial and economic democracy
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