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Indian Polity multiple choice questions with answers and explanations, 20 per page, for SSC, Banking, UPSC, Railway and state exams.

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Q261.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IEasy

At the national level, which ministry is the nodal agency to ensure effective implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?

  1. A.Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
  2. B.Ministry of Panchayati Raj
  3. C.Ministry of Rural Development
  4. D.Ministry of Tribal Affairs
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Correct answer: D. Ministry of Tribal Affairs

Section 11 of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 names the ministry dealing with tribal affairs, or an officer it authorises, as the nodal agency for carrying out the law.

Q262.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2021, GKMedium

Which one among the following motions cannot be made while introducing an ordinary Bill in the Parliament?

  1. A.That the Bill be taken into consideration
  2. B.That the Bill be circulated for the purpose of eliciting public opinion
  3. C.That the Bill be referred to a Select Committee
  4. D.That the Bill be referred to a Joint Committee of the House without the concurrence of the other House
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Correct answer: D. That the Bill be referred to a Joint Committee of the House without the concurrence of the other House

A joint committee has members from both Houses, so a Bill can be sent to one only when the other House agrees to join it.

Q263.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to India, consider the following statements: 1. When a prisoner makes out a sufficient case, parole cannot be denied to such prisoner because it becomes a matter of his/her right. 2. State Governments have their own Prisoners Release on Parole Rules. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

Parole is a concession granted at the authorities' discretion, not a right, and each state frames its own parole rules.

Q264.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IEasy

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 citizens. Statement-II : On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. B.Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. C.Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
  4. D.Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
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Correct answer: C. Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

Constitution Day marks the adoption of the Constitution on 26 November 1949, not the setting up of the Drafting Committee.

Q265.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to India, consider the following statements : 1. Judicial custody means an accused is in the custody of the concerned magistrate and such accused is locked up in police station, not in jail. 2. During judicial custody, the police officer in charge of the case is not allowed to interrogate the suspect without the approval of the court. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

In judicial custody the accused is held in jail, not in a police lock-up, and the police need the court's leave to question them.

Q266.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper IHard

Consider the following statements : 1. In India, there is no law restricting the candidates from contesting in one Lok Sabha election from three constituencies. 2. In 1991 Lok Sabha Election, Shri Devi Lal contested from three Lok Sabha constituencies. 3. As per the existing rules, if a candidate contests in one Lok Sabha election from many constituencies, his/her party should bear the cost of bye-elections to the constituencies vacated by him/her in the event of him/her winning in all the constituencies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.1 and 3
  4. D.2 and 3
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Correct answer: B. 2 only

A law now limits a candidate to two seats, and no rule makes the party pay for by-elections.

Q267.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

If a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?

  1. A.This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.
  2. B.This would create a local self-governing body in that area.
  3. C.This would convert that area into a Union Territory.
  4. D.The State having such areas would be declared a Special Category State.
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Correct answer: A. This would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-tribal people.

Protecting tribal land is the core purpose of a Scheduled Area. The Fifth Schedule covers Scheduled Areas in states other than Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

Q268.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IHard

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 also eligible to be included in the Electoral College. 2. Higher the number of elective Assembly seats, higher is the value of vote of each MLA of that State. 3. The value of vote of each MLA of Madhya Pradesh is greater than that of Kerala. 4. The value of vote of each MLA of Puducherry is higher than that of Arunachal Pradesh because the ratio of total population to total number of elective seats in Puducherry is greater as compared to Arunachal Pradesh. How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.Only three
  4. D.All four
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Correct answer: A. Only one

Only statement 4 is correct. Under Article 55, the value of an MLA's vote is the state's population (1971 Census) divided by its elected Assembly seats, and that result divided by 1,000.

Q271.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2021, GKEasy

Which one of the following is the correct meaning of the term 'State', as defined in Article 12 of the Constitution of India ?

  1. A.It refers only to the Government of India.
  2. B.It refers only to the Government of India and the Parliament of India.
  3. C.It refers only to the Government of India, Parliament of India, and Governments and Legislatures of each State.
  4. D.It refers to the Government of India, Parliament of India, Governments and Legislatures of each State, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India.
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Correct answer: D. It refers to the Government of India, Parliament of India, Governments and Legislatures of each State, and all local or other authorities within the territory of India.

Article 12 defines the State to include the Government and Parliament of India, the Government and Legislature of each State, and all local or other authorities within India or under the control of the Government of India.

Q272.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2025, GATMedium

Which one of the following committees is NOT associated with decentralization of Panchayati Raj institutions in India ?

  1. A.Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  2. B.Ashok Mehta Committee
  3. C.L. M. Singhvi Committee
  4. D.Abhijit Sen Committee
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Correct answer: D. Abhijit Sen Committee

The Abhijit Sen Committee dealt with agricultural economics, not local self-government. Its best-known reports were on a long-term grain policy in 2002 and on whether futures trading pushed up farm prices in 2008.

Q273.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IHard

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 exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention. 3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence. How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All three
  4. D.None
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Correct answer: B. Only two

Statements 1 and 2 are correct, while statement 3 is wrong. Article 355 says it is the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance and to ensure that its government runs according to the Constitution, so statement 1 is correct.

Q274.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper IMedium

Which one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political links or should not have taken part in politics in the recent past?

  1. A.First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966)
  2. B.Rajamannar Committee (1969)
  3. C.Sarkaria Commission (1983)
  4. D.National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution (2000)
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Correct answer: C. Sarkaria Commission (1983)

The Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State relations laid down these qualities for choosing a Governor. The Commission was set up by the Union Government in 1983 under Justice R.S.

Q275.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper IEasy

Ashok Mehta Committee was constituted to make recommendations on which one of the following issues?

  1. A.Division of tax revenues between Centre and States
  2. B.Panchayati Raj System
  3. C.Appointment of Governors
  4. D.Presidential and Vice Presidential elections
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Correct answer: B. Panchayati Raj System

The Janata government set up the Ashok Mehta Committee in December 1977 to suggest how to revive the weakening Panchayati Raj institutions.

Q277.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper IMedium

Which one of the following concerns has found a place in both Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles of State Policy?

  1. A.Safeguard of public property
  2. B.Protection and improvement of environment, forests and wildlife
  3. C.Respect for the rich heritage of our composite culture
  4. D.Promotion of cooperative societies
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Correct answer: B. Protection and improvement of environment, forests and wildlife

Article 48A directs the State to protect it, and Article 51A(g) makes it a duty of every citizen. Both provisions were added by the 42nd Amendment of 1976.

Q278.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper IMedium

Which one of the following statements with regard to Panchayats is not correct?

  1. A.Members of Panchayats are elected directly by the Gram Sabha.
  2. B.The elections to Panchayats are conducted by the State Election Commission.
  3. C.The Central Government may by law authorize a Panchayat to levy taxes.
  4. D.Every Panchayat continues for five years from the date of convening of its first meeting.
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Correct answer: C. The Central Government may by law authorize a Panchayat to levy taxes.

Under Article 243H it is the State Legislature, not the Centre, that may by law let a Panchayat levy, collect and keep taxes, duties, tolls and fees.

Q279.Indian PolityHard

In State of Uttaranchal v. Balwant Singh Chaufal (2010), the Supreme Court mainly

  1. A.abolished public interest litigation in service matters
  2. B.compiled guidelines to prevent the misuse of public interest litigation
  3. C.held that only the Attorney General may file a PIL
  4. D.transferred all PILs to the High Courts
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Correct answer: B. compiled guidelines to prevent the misuse of public interest litigation

In this 2010 judgment the Supreme Court traced the history of PIL and, worried that the device was being used for publicity, private profit and political rivalry, compiled a set of directions for the courts.

Q280.Indian PolityHard

Which two judges are most often described as the pioneers of public interest litigation in India?

  1. A.Justice H. R. Khanna and Justice M. Hidayatullah
  2. B.Justice P. N. Bhagwati and Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer
  3. C.Justice K. Subba Rao and Justice A. N. Ray
  4. D.Justice Y. V. Chandrachud and Justice P. B. Gajendragadkar
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Correct answer: B. Justice P. N. Bhagwati and Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer

Both sat on the Supreme Court in the late nineteen seventies and early eighties, both wrote the judgments that relaxed locus standi and accepted letters as petitions, and both pushed free legal aid and prison reform through the court.