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Polity UPSC PYQ 2026

12 questions from the UPSC 2026 examination.

12 questions

1Medium2 marks

Consider the following statements with reference to the Constitution of India : 1. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Constitution of India will be officially called the 'Constitution of India'. 2. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that specifies that the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935 stand repealed. 3. There is no Article in the Constitution of India that mentions 26th January, 1950 as the date of the commencement of the Constitution of India. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

AAll three statements are correct.
BThere is no correct statement.
CThere are two correct statements that include statement 3.
DThere is only one correct statement.
2Medium1 mark

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct? 1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026. 2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. 3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories.

A1 and 2
B2 only
C1 and 3
D2 and 3
3Medium2 marks

Consider the following statements in respect of questions asked by the Members in the Parliament of India : 1. Unstarred questions are those to which a Member desires an oral answer in the House. 2. Starred questions are those to which a Member desires a written answer. 3. No supplementary question can be asked on an unstarred question. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

AAll the three statements are correct.
BThere are two correct statements, that include statement 2.
CThere is only one correct statement.
DThere is no correct statement.
4Medium1 mark

Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct? 1. A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station. 2. The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry. 3. Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically.

A1, 2 and 3
B2 and 3 only
C1 only
D2 only
5Medium1 mark

Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Project Supported by India) — List II (Country) A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project B. Restoration of Stor Palace C. District Hospital at Dickoya D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies 1. Maldives 2. Afghanistan 3. Bhutan 4. Sri Lanka

AA-1, B-4, C-2, D-3
BA-3, B-2, C-4, D-1
CA-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
DA-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
6Medium2 marks

Which of the following statements about a Zero First Information Report (Zero FIR) under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 is/are correct ? 1. A Zero FIR can be lodged at a police station, even though the place of commission of a cognizable/non-cognizable offence is outside the territorial jurisdiction of that police station. 2. The Officer-in-Charge of the police station where a Zero FIR has been lodged may, with the permission of the competent authority, initiate a preliminary enquiry. 3. Under Zero FIR, it is obligatory for the informant to furnish information electronically. Select the answer using the code given below :

A1, 2 and 3
B2 and 3 only
C1 only
D2 only
7Medium2 marks

Which of the following statements with respect to the Revamped Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan (RGSA) is/are correct ? 1. The period of its implementation is 1st April, 2021 to 31st March, 2026. 2. The key objective of the Revamped RGSA is to develop the governance capabilities of the Panchayati Raj Institutions to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals. 3. The share of the Central funding for the Revamped RGSA is 100% for all States and Union Territories. Select the answer using the code given below :

A1 and 2
B2 only
C1 and 3
D2 and 3
8Medium2 marks

X' was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the term 'law' in the Constitution of India was very comprehensive. It included ordinances, orders and even rules and regulations. 'Y' pointed out that the term 'law' in Article 13 also included custom or usage having in the territory of India the force of law, to which 'X' was not convinced. Based on the above, select the correct conclusion from the options given below :

AX' is correct in the interpretation of law, including the view on non-inclusion of custom.
BThe view of 'Y' that 'law' included custom is not correct.
CThe views of both 'X' and 'Y' are correct.
DThe view of only 'Y' is correct.
9Medium1 mark

Which of the following connectivity projects is/are a part of cooperation between India and the ASEAN member countries? 1. Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project 2. IMT Trilateral Highway 3. Agartala-Akhaura Rail Line

A1 and 2
B2 and 3
C1 and 3
D2 only
10Medium1 mark

With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details: | Sl. No. | Organisation | Function | Controlling Union Ministry | |---------|--------------|----------|----------------------------| | 1 | Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) | To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies | Ministry of Home Affairs | | 2 | Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | To investigate complex corporate frauds | Ministry of Finance | | 3 | Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy | Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension | In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched?

A1
B2
C3
DNone
11Medium2 marks

With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details : Sl. No.OrganisationFunctionControlling Union Ministry1.Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB)To coordinate between various law enforcement agenciesMinistry of Home Affairs2.Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)To investigate complex corporate fraudsMinistry of Finance3.Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economyMinistry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched ?

A1
B2
C3
DNone
12Medium2 marks

Consider the following statements about the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes of the Parliament of India : 1. Although members of this Committee are elected from both Houses of Parliament, the Chairperson of this Committee is appointed by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. Twenty members are elected by the Rajya Sabha and ten members by the Lok Sabha. 3. No Minister, except for the Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, is eligible to be a member of this Committee. 4. Members are elected for a fixed term of two years from the date they enter their office. Which one of the following conclusions based on the above statements is correct ?

AThere are four correct statements.
BThere is only one correct statement, that is statement 2.
CThere are two correct statements, that include statement 1.
DThere is no correct statement.
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