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Polity UPSC PYQ 2014

10 questions from the UPSC 2014 examination.

10 questions

1Easyprelims2 marks
Constitutional Framework & Development

Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which 1. Places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. Places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
2Mediumprelims2 marks
Union & State Executive

Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees 3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1 only
B2 and 3 only
C1 and 2 only
D1, 2 and 3
3Easyprelims2 marks
Elections & Electoral Reforms

Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?

ASecond Schedule
BFifth Schedule
CEighth Schedule
DTenth Schedule
4Easyprelims2 marks
Directive Principles Of State Policy

In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

APreamble to the Constitution
BDirective Principles of State Policy
CFundamental Duties
DNinth Schedule
5Easyprelims2 marks
Judiciary

The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in

Athe President of India
Bthe Parliament
Cthe Chief Justice of India
Dthe Law Commission
6Easyprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

AThe Committee on Public Accounts
BThe Committee on Estimates
CThe Committee on Public Undertakings
DThe Committee on Petitions
7Mediumprelims2 marks
Union & State Executive

Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule 2. Appointing the Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only
C2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4
8Easyprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India: 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India. 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
9Easyprelims2 marks
Judiciary

The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its

Aadvisory jurisdiction
Bappellate jurisdiction
Coriginal jurisdiction
Dwrit jurisdiction
10Mediumprelims2 marks
Union & State Executive

Consider the following statements: 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
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