UPSC Prelims 2014 · GS Paper I
Polity questions from UPSC 2014
Review every Polity question in the 2014 paper with its answer and study explanation, then launch the same set under timed exam conditions.
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All 2014 Polity questions
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Question 1 · Central Administration
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 o...
Question 2 · Union Executive
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 o...
Question 3 · Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the
Question 4 · Economic Planning
Which of the following are associated with 'Planning' in India? 1. The Finance Commission 2. The National Development Council 3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development 4. The Union Ministry...
Question 5 · Parliament
Consider 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...
Question 6 · State Executive
Which 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 Minist...
Question 7 · Indian Judiciary
The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
Question 8 · Indian Judiciary
The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
Question 9 · Government Schemes & Ministries
Consider the following pairs : Programme/Project : Ministry 1. Drought-Prone Area Programme : Ministry of Agriculture 2. Desert Development Programme : Ministry of Environment and Forests 3....
Question 10 · Parliament
Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?
Question 11 · Constitutionalism
Consider 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 res...
Question 12 · Schedules of the Constitution
Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?