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Polity UPSC PYQ 2010

9 questions from the UPSC 2010 examination.

9 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Public Finance & Finance Commission

Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the Finance Commission to be laid before each House of Parliament?

AThe President of India
BThe Speaker of Lok Sabha
CThe Prime Minister of India
DThe Union Finance Minister
2Mediumprelims2 marks
Judiciary

With reference to Lok Adalats, which of the following statements is correct ?

ALok Adalats have the jurisdiction to settle the matters at pre-litigative stage and not those matters pending before any court
BLok Adalats can deal with matters which are civil and not criminal in nature
CEvery Lok Adalat consists of either serving or retired judicial officers only and not any other person
DNone of the statements given above is correct
3Mediumprelims2 marks
Social Justice & Vulnerable Sections

With reference to the National Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, 2007, consider the following statements: 1. This policy is applicable only to the persons affected by the acquisition of land for projects and not to the involuntary displacement due to any other reason. 2. This policy has been formulated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Social Justice & Vulnerable Sections

Two of the schemes launched by the Government of India for Women’s development are Swadhar and Swayam Siddha. As regards the difference between them, consider the following statements: 1. Swayam Siddha is meant for those in difficult circumstances such as women survivors of natural disasters or terrorism, women prisoners released from jails, mentally challenged women etc., whereas Swadhar is meant for holistic empowerment of women through Self Help Groups. 2. Swayam Siddha is implemented through Local Self Government bodies or reputed Voluntary Organizations whereas Swadhar is implemented through the ICDS units set up in the states. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
5Mediumprelims2 marks
Directive Principles Of State Policy

The “Instrument of Instructions” contained in the Government of India Act 1935 have been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as

AFundamental Rights
BDirective Principles of State Policy
CExtent of executive power of State
DConduct of business of the Government of India
6Easyprelims2 marks
Local Government & Panchayati Raj

Which one of the following authorities makes recommendation to the Governor of a State as to the principles for determining the taxes and duties which may be appropriated by the Panchayats in that particular State ?

ADistrict Planning Committees
BState Finance Commission
CFinance Ministry of that State
DPanchayati Raj Ministry of that State
7Mediumprelims2 marks
Judiciary

Consider the following statements: The Supreme Court of India tenders advice to the President of India on matters of law or fact 1. On its own initiative (on any matter of larger public interest). 2. If he seeks such an advice. 3. Only if the matters relate to the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
C3
D1 and 2
8Mediumprelims2 marks
Directive Principles Of State Policy

With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following: 1. Fundamental Rights 2. Fundamental Duties 3. Directive Principles of State Policy Which of the above provisions of the Constitution of India is/are fulfilled by the National Social Assistance Programme launched by the Government of India?

A1 only
B3 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
9Mediumprelims2 marks
Constitutional & Statutory Bodies

With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

AA State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit
BOne of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman
CThe District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs
DA complaint in relation to any goods sold or any service provided may be filed with a District Forum by the State Government as a representative of the interests of the consumers in general
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