UPSC Polity & Governance Questions

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements: 1. A private member's bill is a bill presented by a Member of Parliament who is no…

Consider the following statements: 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 per cent of the votes polled t…

Consider the following statements: 1. In the election for Lok Sabha or State Assembly, the winning candidate must get at least 50 per cent of the votes polled t…

For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, the Directive Principles of State Policy constitute limitations upon 1. legislat…

Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?

Right to vote and to be elected in India is a

Which principle among the following was added to the Directive Principles of State Policy by the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution?

Which one of the following objectives is not embodied in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?

Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Prohibition of traffic in human beings and forced labour…

One of the implications of equality in society is the absence of

Which of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? 1. A legislative process has been provided to enforce these duties…

In the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?

Democracy's superior virtue lies in the fact that it calls into activity

The mind of the makers of the Constitution of India is reflected in which of the following?

With reference to the Gram Nyayalayas Act, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and no…

Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of a panchayat is 25 years. 2. A panchayat reconstituted after pr…

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has …

Consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. 2. The Chief Secretary in a state has a fixed t…

The Parliament of India acquires the powers to legislate on any items in the State List in the national interest if the resolution to that effect has been passe…