Polity questions from UPSC 2024

Question 1 · Amendment of the Constitution

As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of : 1. Addition 2. Variation 3. Repeal Select the correct answer using the...

Question 2 · Executive

With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements : 1. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act. 2. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right. 3. An Ordinance can come...

Question 3 · Executive

Consider the following statements : 1. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. 2. The President of India...

Question 4 · Current Affairs / Amendment

Consider the following statements regarding 'Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam' : 1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha. 2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming...

Question 5 · Parliament

With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration 1. He/She shal...

Question 6 · Polity

How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023 ?

Question 7 · Parliament

Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament ? 1. Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills. 2. A Money Bill shall not be...

Question 8 · Polity

The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages ? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Maithili Select t...

Question 9 · Parliament

Consider the following statements : 1. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of t...

Question 10 · Polity

With reference to India, consider the following : 1. The Inter-State Council 2. The National Security Council 3. Zonal Councils How many of the above were established as per the provisions o...

Question 11 · Constitutional Framework

Consider the following pairs : Provision in the Constitution of India : Stated under 1. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Princip...

Question 12 · Polity

With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements : 1. Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers. 2....

Question 13 · Historical Underpinnings

Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?

Question 14 · Polity

With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements : 1. A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution. 2. A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in th...

Question 15 · Union and its Territory

Consider the following pairs : State : Description 1. Arunachal Pradesh : The capital is named after a fort, and the State has two National Parks 2. Nagaland : The State came into existence...

Question 16 · Parliament

Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct? 1. Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee. 2. Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint rel...

Question 17 · Parliament

Consider the following statements : 1. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President'...