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.

Topic distribution

Indian Judiciary · 2Parliament · 2Central Administration · 1Constitutionalism · 1Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) · 1Economic Planning · 1Government Schemes & Ministries · 1Schedules of the Constitution · 1State Executive · 1Union Executive · 1

All 2014 Polity questions

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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. Question 3 · Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

    In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the

  4. 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...

  5. 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...

  6. 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...

  7. Question 7 · Indian Judiciary

    The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in

  8. Question 8 · Indian Judiciary

    The power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its

  9. 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....

  10. Question 10 · Parliament

    Which one of the following is the largest Committee of the Parliament?

  11. 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...

  12. Question 12 · Schedules of the Constitution

    Which one of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India contains provisions regarding anti-defection?