Polity UPSC PYQ 2004

Which of the following institutes have been recognized as the Institutes of National Importance (by an Act of Parliament)? 1. Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai 2. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali 3. Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram 4. Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education, Gwalior Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

With reference to the Constitution of India, which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

Consider the following events: 1. Fourth general elections in India 2. Formation of Haryana State 3. Mysore named as Karnataka State 4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full States Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?

The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in the

Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India says that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as not to impede or prejudice the exercise of the executive power of the Union?

According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? Departments : Ministry of the Government of India 1. Department of Women and Child Development : Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 2. Department of Official Languages : Ministry of Human Resource Development 3. Department of Drinking Water Supply : Ministry of Water Resources Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List I (A) Article 14 (B) Article 15 (C) Article 16 (D) Article 17 List II 1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth or any of them 2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India 3. “Untouchability” is abolished and its practice in any form is forbidden 4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State Codes: A B C D

Consider the following statements: 1. The Speaker of Lok Sabha has the power to adjourn the House sine die but, on prorogation, it is only the President who can summon the House. 2. Unless sooner dissolved or there is an extension of the term, there is an automatic dissolution of the Lok Sabha by efflux of time, at the end of the period of five years, even if no formal order of dissolution is issued by the President. 3. The Speaker of Lok Sabha continues in office even after the dissolution of the House and until immediately before the first meeting of the House. Which of these statements given above are correct?

Consider the following tasks: 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures and the Office of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political parties and individuals contesting the election 4. Proclamation of final verdict in the case of election disputes Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India?

Which one of the following statements correctly describes the Fourth Schedule of the Constitution of India?

With reference to Indian Parliament, which one of the following is not correct?

Who among the following was never the Lok Sabha Speaker?

Consider the following statements: 1. The highest criminal court of the district is the Court of District and Sessions Judge. 2. District Judge are appointed by the Governor in consultation with the High Courts. 3. A person to be eligible for appointment as a District Judge should be an advocate or a pleader of seven years' standing or more, or a member of a judicial service of the State. 4. When the Sessions Judge awards death sentence, it must be confirmed by the High Court before it is carried out. Which of these statements given above are correct?

Which Article of the Constitution of India says, “No child below the age of fourteen years shall be employed to work in any factory or mine or engaged in any other hazardous employment”?

Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?