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Polity & Governance
253 PYQs · Asked in 16 of 16 years · Free practice
Themes in Polity & Governance· 11
- Constitutional Philosophy and Framework46 PYQs
- Parliament and Legislative Process37 PYQs
- Citizenship, Rights and Directive Principles35 PYQs
- Governance, Public Policy and Social Justice31 PYQs
- State Government and Federalism23 PYQs
- Union Executive19 PYQs
- Judiciary and Justice System17 PYQs
- Constitutional, Statutory and Regulatory Institutions16 PYQs
- Elections and Political Process11 PYQs
- Local Governance10 PYQs
- Internal Security and Disaster Governance6 PYQs
PYQs on Polity & Governance 11 PYQs from 2014
Prelims 2014
11 questionsConsider the following pairs : Programme/Project : Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests 3. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas : Ministry of Rural Development Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceParliament and Legislative ProcessParliamentary Committees and Oversight2014 · Q18Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceElections and Political ProcessPolitical Parties, Anti-Defection and Party Regulation2014 · Q49Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceCitizenship, Rights and Directive PrinciplesDirective Principles of State Policy2014 · Q55In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePrime Minister, Council of Ministers and Cabinet2014 · Q58Which 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.
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceConstitutional Philosophy and FrameworkBasic Structure, Constitutionalism and Rule of Law2014 · Q59Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceState Government and FederalismGovernor - Appointment, Powers, Discretion and Immunity2014 · Q60Which of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State? 1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President's rule 2. Appointing the Ministers 3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India 4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Government Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceUnion ExecutivePresidential Executive, Discretionary and Emergency Powers2014 · Q62Consider 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?
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceParliament and Legislative ProcessSessions, Motions and Parliamentary Procedure2014 · Q63Consider the following statements regarding a No-Confidence Motion in India : 1. There is no mention of a No-Confidence Motion in the Constitution of India. 2. A Motion of No-Confidence can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceJudiciary and Justice SystemSupreme Court - Jurisdiction and Procedure2014 · Q71The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
Attempt question Polity & GovernanceJudiciary and Justice SystemJudicial Appointments, Removal and Independence2014 · Q75The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
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