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UPSC Prelims 2015 · GS Paper I

Polity questions from UPSC 2015

Review every Polity question in the 2015 paper with its answer and study explanation, then launch the same set under timed exam conditions.

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Topic distribution

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) · 2Fundamental Duties · 1Governance & Public Administration · 1Indian Parliament · 1Indian Political System · 1Local Self-Government · 1Parliament · 1Public Finance · 1Schedules of the Constitution · 1State Legislature · 1Supreme Court · 1Union Executive · 1

All 2015 Polity questions

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  1. Question 1 · Parliament

    When a bill is referred to a joint sitting of both the Houses of the Parliament, it has to be passed by

  2. Question 2 · Supreme Court

    Who/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?

  3. Question 3 · Public Finance

    With reference to the Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the Parliament...

  4. Question 4 · State Legislature

    Consider the following statements : 1. The Legislative Council of a State in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular State. 2. The Governor of a...

  5. Question 5 · Fundamental Duties

    "To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India" is a provision made in the

  6. Question 6 · Governance & Public Administration

    The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the

  7. Question 7 · Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

    Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy : 1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country. 2. The provisions contained in...

  8. Question 8 · Union Executive

    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...

  9. Question 9 · Indian Political System

    There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the

  10. Question 10 · Local Self-Government

    The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following? 1. People's participation in development 2. Political accountability 3. Democratic decentralization 4....

  11. Question 11 · Indian Parliament

    Consider the following statements : 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. 3. The Rajya Sabha ca...

  12. Question 12 · Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

    The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

  13. Question 13 · Schedules of the Constitution

    The provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to