Polity questions from UPSC 2020

Question 1 · Governance & Rights

Consider the following statements: 1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months. 2. State cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing of Aadhaar d...

Question 2 · Indian Polity

With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS), which of the following statements are correct? 1. MPLADS funds must be used to create durable...

Question 3 · Parliament

Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in

Question 4 · Constitutional Framework

Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948...

Question 5 · Indian Polity

Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?

Question 6 · Directive Principles of State Policy

In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by

Question 7 · Executive

In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy ?

Question 8 · Parliament

Consider the following statements : 1. The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit. 2. The Constitution of India provides for three sessi...

Question 9 · Basic Structure & Judiciary

Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy. 2. The Constitution of In...

Question 10 · Indian Polity

The Preamble to the Constitution of India is

Question 11 · Elections & Representation

Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a membe...

Question 12 · Judiciary

In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens? 1. Person with an annual income of less than ₹ 1,00,000 2. Transgender with an an...

Question 13 · Indian Polity

Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?

Question 14 · Political Theory

A constitutional government by definition is a

Question 15 · Indian Polity

A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which

Question 16 · Political Ideologies

One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is

Question 17 · Directive Principles of State Policy

With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. They shall be enforceable by courts. 2. They shall no...