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Polity UPSC PYQ 2005

10 questions from the UPSC 2005 examination.

10 questions

1Hardprelims2 marks
Federalism & Centre–State Relations

Consider the following statements: 1. Articles 371A to 371I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa. 2. Constitution of India and the United States of America can envisage a dual policy (the Union and the States) but a single citizenship. 3. A naturalized citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 3
C3 only
D1 only
2Mediumprelims2 marks
Judiciary

Consider the following statements: 1. The Parliament cannot enlarge the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India as its jurisdiction is limited to that conferred by the Constitution. 2. The officers and servants of the Supreme Court and High Courts are appointed by the concerned Chief Justice and the administrative expenses are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
3Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Framework & Development

The Constitution (98th Amendment) Act is related to:

AEmpowering the Centre to levy and appropriate service tax
BThe Constitution of the National Judicial Commission
CReadjustment of electoral constituencies on the basis of the Population Census 2001
DThe demarcation of new boundaries between States
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Local Government & Panchayati Raj

Consider the following statements: 1. Part IX of the Constitution of India contains provisions for Panchayats and was inserted by the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992. 2. Part IX A of the Constitution of India contains provisions for municipalities and Article 243Q envisages two types of municipalities – a Municipal Council and a Municipal Corporation – for every state. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
5Mediumprelims2 marks
Fundamental Rights

Consider the following statements: 1. Article 301 pertains to the Right to Property. 2. Right to Property is a legal right but not a Fundamental Right. 3. Article 300 A was inserted in the Constitution of India by the Congress Government at the Centre by the 44th Constitutional Amendment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A2 only
B2 and 3
C1 and 3
D1, 2 and 3
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Political Theory & Concepts

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of the United States of America came into force in the year 1810. 2. All revenue bills must originate in the House of Representatives of the US Congress. 3. George W. Bush is the only President in the history of the United States of America whose father was also the President of the United States of America. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
C1 and 2
D2 and 3
7Mediumprelims2 marks
Judiciary

Consider the following: 1. Disputes with mobile cellular companies 2. Motor accident cases 3. Pension cases For which of the above are Lok Adalats held?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
8Mediumprelims2 marks
Judiciary

Consider the following statements : 1. There are 25 High Courts in India 2. Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have a common High Court. 3. National Capital Territory of Delhi has a High Court of its own. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A2 and 3
B1 and 2
C1, 2 and 3
D3 only
9Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional Framework & Development

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India has 20 parts. 2. There are 390 Articles in the Constitution of India in all. 3. Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth Schedules were added to the Constitution of India by the Constitution (Amendments) Acts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2
B2 only
C3 only
D1, 2 and 3
10Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Framework & Development

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

AB. R. Ambedkar
BJ. B. Kripalani
CJawaharlal Nehru
DAlladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
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