UPSC Prelims 2016 · GS Paper I

Polity questions from UPSC 2016

Review every Polity question in the 2016 paper with its answer and study explanation, then launch the same set under timed exam conditions.

Topic distribution

Indian Judiciary / Local Governance · 1Indian Parliament / Centre-State Relations · 1Indian Parliament / Legislative Procedure · 1Local Self-Government / Panchayati Raj · 1State Administration · 1

All 2016 Polity questions

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  1. Question 1 · Indian Parliament / Centre-State Relations

    The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the

  2. Question 2 · State Administration

    Consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Secretary in a State is appointed by the Governor of that State. 2. The Chief Secretary in a State has a fixed tenure. Which of the statements...

  3. Question 3 · Indian Judiciary / Local Governance

    With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act...

  4. Question 4 · Indian Parliament / Legislative Procedure

    Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation. 2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sab...

  5. Question 5 · Local Self-Government / Panchayati Raj

    Consider the following statements: 1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years. 2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues on...