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19 PYQs from 2011–2026
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Prelims 2025

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutiveOrdinances and Presidential Legislative PowersHard
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Statement based
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Careful distinction
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Fundamental Rights
2025 · Q51

Prelims 2025, question 51: Ordinances and Presidential Legislative Powers

With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements: I. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act. II. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right. III. An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date. Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePardoning and Clemency PowersMedium
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Statement based
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Careful distinction
Related topics:
Judicial Review, PIL and Judicial Activism
2025 · Q86

Prelims 2025, question 86: Pardoning and Clemency Powers

Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2023

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePresident - Election, Term and RemovalMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
presidential election disputes · President - Election, Term and Removal

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2023 · Q36

Prelims 2023, question 36: President - Election, Term and Removal

Consider the following statements: 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place. 3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent. How many of the above statements are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePresident - Election, Term and RemovalMedium (editorial estimate)
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Tags:
presidential Electoral College · President - Election, Term and Removal

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2023 · Q80

Prelims 2023, question 80: President - Election, Term and Removal

Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India: 1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are also eligible to be included in the Electoral College. 2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State. 3. The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala. 4. The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh. How many of the above statements are correct?

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Prelims 2022

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Fact recall
Tags:
Council of Ministers composition · Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

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2022 · Q14

Prelims 2022, question 14: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

Consider the following statements: 1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister. 2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutiveAttorney General and Union Legal OfficersMedium (editorial estimate)
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Fact recall
Tags:
Attorney General · Attorney General and Union Legal Officers

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2022 · Q17

Prelims 2022, question 17: Attorney General and Union Legal Officers

Consider the following statements: 1. Attorney General of India and Solicitor General of India are the only officers of the Government who are allowed to participate in the meetings of the Parliament of India. 2. According to the Constitution of India, the Attorney General of India submits his resignation when the Government which appointed him resigns. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2018

1 question
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePresident - Election, Term and RemovalMedium (editorial estimate)
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Statement based
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Fact recall
Tags:
President - Election, Term and Removal · Union Executive

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2018 · Q32

Prelims 2018, question 32: President - Election, Term and Removal

With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: 1. The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State. 2. The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2017

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet · Union Executive
Related topics:
Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership

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2017 · Q46

Prelims 2017, question 46: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

The main advantage of the parliamentary form of government is that

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetEasy (editorial estimate)
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet · Union Executive
Related topics:
Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership

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2017 · Q99

Prelims 2017, question 99: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

Out of the following statements, choose the one that brings out the principle underlying the Cabinet form of Government:

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Prelims 2015

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetEasy
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Statement based
Skill:
Concept understanding
Tags:
Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet
Related topics:
Presidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency Powers · Civil Services and Administrative Reforms
2015 · Q44

Prelims 2015, question 44: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

Consider the following statements : 1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister. 2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetEasy
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Single choice
Skill:
Concept understanding
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Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet
2015 · Q91

Prelims 2015, question 91: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

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Prelims 2014

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetEasy
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Statement based
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet
Related topics:
Ministries, Departments, Boards and Executive Agencies
2014 · Q58

Prelims 2014, question 58: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

Which of the following is/are the function/functions of the Cabinet Secretariat? 1. Preparation of agenda for Cabinet Meetings 2. Secretarial assistance to Cabinet Committees 3. Allocation of financial resources to the Ministries Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePresidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency PowersMedium
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Statement based
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Fact recall
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Presidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency Powers
Related topics:
Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet
2014 · Q62

Prelims 2014, question 62: Presidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency Powers

Consider the following statements : 1. The President shall make rules for the more convenient transaction of the business of the Government of India, and for the allocation among Ministers of the said business. 2. All executive actions of the Government of India shall be expressed to be taken in the name of the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2013

4 questions
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutiveAttorney General and Union Legal OfficersEasy
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Statement based
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Fact recall
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Attorney General and Union Legal Officers
Related topics:
Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership
2013 · Q12

Prelims 2013, question 12: Attorney General and Union Legal Officers

Consider the following statements : Attorney General of India can 1. take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha 2. be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha 3. speak in the Lok Sabha 4. vote in the Lok Sabha

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetMedium
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Fact recall
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Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet
Related topics:
Salient Features and Comparative Constitution
2013 · Q59

Prelims 2013, question 59: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

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 of the Parliament. 2. Ministers hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the Parliament. 3. Cabinet is headed by the Head of the State. Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetMedium
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Fact recall
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Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet
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Presidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency Powers
2013 · Q68

Prelims 2013, question 68: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

Consider the following statements : 1. The Council of Ministers in the Centre shall be collectively responsible to the Parliament. 2. The Union Ministers shall hold the office during the pleasure of the President of India. 3. The Prime Minister shall communicate to the President about the proposals for legislation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutiveVice-PresidentMedium
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Statement based
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Fact recall
Tags:
Vice-President
Related topics:
Speaker and Presiding Officers · President - Election, Term and Removal
2013 · Q70

Prelims 2013, question 70: Vice-President

Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Prelims 2012

2 questions
Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and CabinetEasy
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Single choice
Skill:
Fact recall
Tags:
Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet
Related topics:
Parliament Composition, Houses and Membership
2012 · Q53

Prelims 2012, question 53: Prime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet

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

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Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePresidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency PowersMedium
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Presidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency Powers
Related topics:
Comptroller and Auditor General and Public Audit · Constitutional Commissions and Safeguard Bodies
2012 · Q56

Prelims 2012, question 56: Presidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency Powers

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 Recommendations of the Union Finance Commission 2. The Report of the Public Accounts Committee 3. The Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General 4. The Report of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

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