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…

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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 …

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The distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the

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In the Parliament of India, the purpose of an adjournment motion is

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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…

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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…

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With reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements: 1. The orders of the Delimitation Commission cannot be challenged in a Court o…

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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…

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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…

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Consider the following statements: In India, a Metropolitan Planning Committee 1) is constituted under the provisions of the Constitution of India. 2) prepares …

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992, which aims at promoting the Panchayati Raj Institutions in the country, provides for which of the followin…

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The authorization for the withdrawal of funds from the Consolidated Fund of India must come from

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Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?

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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 …

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When the annual Union Budget is not passed by the Lok Sabha,

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With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?

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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…

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