Polity questions from UPSC 2023

Question 1 · Constitutional Bodies

Consider the following organizations/bodies in India : 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes 2. The National Human Rights Commission 3. The National Law Commission 4. The National...

Question 2 · Constitution of India

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?

Question 3 · Parliament - Legislative Procedure

With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements : 1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or r...

Question 4 · Reservation Policy & Constitutional Articles

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India w...

Question 5 · National Symbols

Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002 : Statement-I : One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India i...

Question 6 · Scheduled Areas & Tribal Administration

With reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements : 1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the Preside...

Question 7 · Constitutional History & Values

Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day : Statement-I : The Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among cit...

Question 8 · Public Health System

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : India's public sector health care system largely focuses on curative care with limited preventive, promotive and rehabilitative care. Statem...

Question 9 · Constitutional Amendments

In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?

Question 10 · Prison Administration

Consider the following statements : Statement-I : In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons. Statem...

Question 11 · President of India

Consider the following statements in respect of election to the President of India : 1. The members nominated to either House of the Parliament or the Legislative Assemblies of States are al...

Question 12 · President of India

Consider the following statements : 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/...

Question 13 · Indian Penal Code & Specific Acts

With reference to India, consider the following pairs : Action : The Act under which it is covered 1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923 2....

Question 14 · Centre-State Relations & Criminal Law

Consider the following statements : 1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances. 2. The Constitution of India ex...

Question 15 · Para-military/Auxiliary Forces

With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements : 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is...

Question 16 · Fundamental Rights

In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?