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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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Q601.Indian PolityEasy

Who acts as the chairman of each of the five Zonal Councils?

  1. A.The Prime Minister
  2. B.The Union Home Minister
  3. C.The senior-most Governor of the zone
  4. D.The Chief Minister of the largest State of the zone
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Correct answer: B. The Union Home Minister

The States Reorganisation Act makes the Union Home Minister the common chairman of all five Zonal Councils, so that the Centre and the States of a zone meet under one presiding officer.

Q602.Indian PolityMedium

The Zonal Councils in India were created by which of the following?

  1. A.An order of the President under Article 263
  2. B.The States Reorganisation Act, 1956
  3. C.The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution
  4. D.A resolution of the Planning Commission
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Correct answer: B. The States Reorganisation Act, 1956

The five Zonal Councils were set up by this Act, which also reorganised the States on a linguistic basis, and they are therefore statutory bodies rather than constitutional ones.

Q603.Indian PolityEasy

The Inter-State Council can be established by the President under which article of the Constitution?

  1. A.Article 261
  2. B.Article 262
  3. C.Article 263
  4. D.Article 280
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Correct answer: C. Article 263

Article 263 empowers the President to establish by order an Inter-State Council if it appears to him that the public interest would be served by it, and it lists the Council duties: inquiring into and advising upon disputes between States, investigating and discussing subjects of common interest to the Union…

Q604.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2017, Paper IMedium

Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched ? 1. Rule of lapse : Part of grant that can be carried over to next year 2. Supplementary grant : An advance grant to meet expenditures 3. Vote on account : Additional funds granted in the course of financial year Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 2
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.None of the above
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Correct answer: D. None of the above

Each description belongs to a different term or says the opposite of the real rule, so no pair is correct.

Q605.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2017, Paper IMedium

Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India is correct ?

  1. A.Minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
  2. B.Only linguistic, ethnic and religious minorities find mention under Article 30
  3. C.Every religious denomination has unfettered right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes
  4. D.An educational institution established by a religious minority loses its minority status on receiving financial aid from the Government
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Correct answer: A. Minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice

Article 30(1) says that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.

Q606.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKHard

Which of the following statements with respect to the Ordinance promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India is/are correct?

1. It shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses

2. It shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months from the reassembly of the Legislature

3. It may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor

Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Article 213 requires a Governor's ordinance to be laid before the state legislature and lets the Governor withdraw it at any time, but its life after reassembly is six weeks, not two months.

Q607.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements :

1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.

2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

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: A. 1 only

The 2006 Act did replace the 1954 Act, but FSSAI is an independent statutory authority, not an office under the Director General of Health Services.

Q608.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IHard

Consider the following statements:

1. As per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, to be eligible for appointment as a teacher in a State, a person would be required to possess the minimum qualification laid down by the concerned State Council of Teacher Education.

2. As per the RTE Act, for teaching primary classes, a candidate is required to pass a Teacher Eligibility Test conducted in accordance with the National Council of Teacher Education guidelines.

3. In India, more than 90% of teacher education institutions are directly under the State Governments.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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

Only statement 2 is right: under the RTE Act a primary teacher must clear a Teacher Eligibility Test held as per NCTE guidelines.

Q609.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2025, Paper IHard

Which one among the following statements about the Department of Defence (DoD) is not correct?

  1. A.It is headed by the Defence Secretary.
  2. B.It deals with defence policy and planning.
  3. C.It facilitates the restructuring of military commands for optimal utilization of resources.
  4. D.It is responsible for defence cooperation with foreign countries.
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Correct answer: C. It facilitates the restructuring of military commands for optimal utilization of resources.

Restructuring military commands for the best use of resources, including joint and theatre commands, is a task of the Department of Military Affairs, not of the Department of Defence.

Q610.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2019, GKMedium

Which law prescribes that all proceedings in the Supreme Court shall be in English language ?

  1. A.Article 145 of the Constitution of India
  2. B.Article 348 of the Constitution of India
  3. C.The Supreme Court Rules, 1966
  4. D.An Act passed by the Parliament
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Correct answer: B. Article 348 of the Constitution of India

Article 348(1)(a) says that, until Parliament by law provides otherwise, all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be in the English language.

Q613.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2024, GKHard

Political analysis involves both normative and empirical approaches. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the two approaches? 1. Knowledge acquired through the empirical approach is value-loaded. 2. Knowledge acquired through the normative approach is objectively neutral. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

  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: D. Neither 1 nor 2

Both statements reverse the two approaches: empirical knowledge aims to be value-free, while normative knowledge is value-loaded. The empirical approach studies politics as it is.

Q614.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKHard

Which one of the following statements related to below mentioned Committees of the Parliament is correct?

  1. A.The Rajya Sabha elects more members than the Lok Sabha to the Committee on the Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
  2. B.The Chairperson of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  3. C.Members nominated by the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are more in number than Members nominated by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha on the Committee on Empowerment of Women
  4. D.The Rajya Sabha elects more members than the Lok Sabha to the Public Accounts Committee
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Correct answer: B. The Chairperson of the Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha

The Committee on Welfare of Other Backward Classes is a joint committee whose Chairperson is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from among its members.

Q615.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2025, Paper IMedium

Which one of the following statements is not correct?

  1. A.The Supreme Court of India is a Court of Record.
  2. B.High Courts in India are Courts of Record.
  3. C.Subordinate Courts in India are Courts of Record.
  4. D.All Courts in India are not Courts of Record.
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Correct answer: C. Subordinate Courts in India are Courts of Record.

Only the Supreme Court and the High Courts are courts of record under the Constitution; subordinate courts are not. Article 129 declares the Supreme Court a court of record, and Article 215 does the same for every High Court.

Q617.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation ?

  1. A.Committee on Government Assurances
  2. B.Committee on Subordinate Legislation
  3. C.Rules Committee
  4. D.Business Advisory Committee
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Correct answer: B. Committee on Subordinate Legislation

This committee checks whether the rules, regulations and by-laws made by the executive under delegated powers stay within the limits Parliament set.

Q618.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IHard

With reference to Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha, consider the following statements : 1. As per the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha, the election of Deputy Speaker shall be held on such date as the Speaker may fix.

2. There is a mandatory provision that the election of a candidate as Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha shall be from either the principal opposition party or the ruling party.

3. The Deputy Speaker has the same power as of the Speaker when presiding over the sitting of the House and no appeal lies against his rulings.

4. The well established parliamentary practice regarding the appointment of Deputy Speaker is that the motion is moved by the Speaker and duly seconded by the Prime Minister. Which of the statements given above are correct ?

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

The Speaker fixes the date of the Deputy Speaker's election, and a presiding Deputy Speaker has the full powers of the Speaker; statements 2 and 4 describe rules that do not exist.

Q619.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to the writs issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements :

1. Mandamus will not lie against a private organisation unless it is entrusted with a public duty.

2. Mandamus will not lie against a Company even though it may be a Government Company.

3. Any public minded person can be a petitioner to move the Court to obtain the writ of Quo Warranto.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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

Mandamus reaches anyone who owes a public duty, including government companies, and quo warranto can be sought by any interested person, not only the aggrieved one.

Q620.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2021, GATMedium

Which one of the following is not a function of the Constitution of India ?

  1. A.To ensure participation of good people in politics
  2. B.To guarantee a set of rights to citizens
  3. C.To define the power of the different organs of government
  4. D.To create conditions for a just society
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Correct answer: A. To ensure participation of good people in politics

A constitution can set rules and limits, but it cannot guarantee that good people will enter politics. A constitution is the basic set of rules by which a country is governed.