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Polity UPSC PYQ 2015

12 questions from the UPSC 2015 examination.

12 questions

1Mediumprelims2 marks
Local Government & Panchayati Raj

The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? 1. People’s participation in development 2. Political accountability 3. Democratic decentralization 4. Financial mobilization Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A1, 2 and 3 only
B2 and 4 only
C1 and 3 only
D1, 2, 3 and 4
2Easyprelims2 marks
Judiciary

Who/ Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

AThe President of India
BThe Prime Minister of India
CThe Lok Sabha Secretariat
DThe Supreme Court of India
3Easyprelims2 marks
Fundamental Duties

“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the

APreamble of the Constitution
BDirective Principles of State Policy
CFundamental Rights
DFundamental Duties
4Mediumprelims2 marks
Union & State Executive

Consider the following statements : 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
5Easyprelims2 marks
Directive Principles Of State Policy

The ideal of ‘Welfare State’ in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

APreamble
BDirective Principles of State Policy
CFundamental Rights
DSeventh Schedule
6Mediumprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

Consider the following statements: 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. 3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only
D1, 2 and 3
7Mediumprelims2 marks
Public Finance & Finance Commission

With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament. 2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization from the Parliament of India. 3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need the authorization from the Parliament of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 and 2 only
B2 and 3 only
C2 only
D1, 2 and 3
8Easyprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by

Aa simple majority of members present and voting
Bthree-fourths majority of members present and voting
Ctwo-thirds majority of the Houses
Dabsolute majority of the Houses
9Easyprelims2 marks
Parliament & State Legislatures

Consider the following statements: 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State. 2. The Governor of a State nominates the Chairman of the Legislative Council of that particular State. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
10Easyprelims2 marks
Directive Principles Of State Policy

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy: 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2
11Easyprelims2 marks
Federalism & Centre–State Relations

The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to

Aprotect the interests of Scheduled Tribes
Bdetermine the boundaries between States
Cdetermine the powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats
Dprotect the interests of all the border States
12Easyprelims2 marks
Union & State Executive

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

ALok Sabha is elected directly by the people
BParliament can amend the Constitution
CRajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
DCouncil of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
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