UPSC Polity & Governance Questions
254 questions with explanations
A deadlock between the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha calls for a joint sitting of the Parliament during the passage of: 1. Ordinary legislation 2. Money bill 3. Con…
Which of the following is/ are among the fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite …
The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the
In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is
In the areas covered under the Panchayat (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 what is the role/ power of Gram Sabha? 1. Gram Sabha has the power to prev…
What is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India? 1. While appointing the Supreme Court judges, the president of India has to consu…
With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court o…
In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for their intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the CAG? 1. CAG exe…
According to the Constitution of India, it is the duty of the President of India to cause to be laid before the Parliament which of the following? 1. The Recomm…
Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1) is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2) prepares …
What is the difference between "vote-on-account" and "interim budget"? 1) The provision of a "vote-on-account" is used by a regular Government, while an "interi…
Consider the following: 1) Right to education. 2) Right to equal access to public service. 3) Right to food. Which of the above is/are Human Right/Rights under …
In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? 1) It can establish and administe…
The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the followin…
The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from
Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
Consider the following: 1) Right to education. 2) Right to equal access to public service. 3) Right to food. Which of the above is/are Human Right/Rights under …
When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,
With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?
India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law? 1) Free schooling till the age of 18 years in govern…