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.
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All 2016 Polity questions
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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
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...
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...
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...
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...