UPSC Polity & Governance Questions

254 questions with explanations

Consider the following statements: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts (PAC) 1. Consists of not more than 25 Members of the Lok Sabha. 2. Scrutinises…

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Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such …

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In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? 1. Members of the Cabinet are Members…

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Consider the following statements: 1. An amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by an introduction of a Bill in the Lok Sabha only. 2. If such …

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What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?

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The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing International Treaties.

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According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

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‘Economic Justice’ as one of the objectives of Indian Constitution has been provided in

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Which of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India? 1. Placing Annual Financial Statement before the Parliament 2. Wit…

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The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India? 1. Right to healthy environ…

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Consider the following statements: 1. Union territories are not represented in the Rajya Sabha. 2. It is within the purview of the Chief Election Commissioner t…

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With reference to consumer's rights / privileges under the provision of law in India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Consumers are empower…

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Regarding the office of the Lok Sabha speaker consider the following statements: 1. He/She holds the office during the pleasure of the President. 2. He/She need…

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Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of 'Inclusive Governance'? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking 2. Est…

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Which of the following special powers have been conferred on the Rajya Sabha by the Constitution of India?

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Which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education? 1. Directive Principles of State Policy 2. Rural and Urban Local Bod…

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Which of the following is/ are the principal feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1919? 1.Introduction of dyarchy in the executive government of the prov…

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Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? 1. Dispute between the Government of India and one or more States 2. A di…

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Consider the following provisions under the Directive Principles of State Policy as enshrined in the Constitution of India: 1. Securing for citizens of India a …

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The Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment

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