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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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Q641.Indian PolityMedium

Who chairs the selection committee that recommends the appointment of the Lokpal?

  1. A.The President of India
  2. B.The Prime Minister
  3. C.The Chief Justice of India
  4. D.The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
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Correct answer: B. The Prime Minister

The selection committee is chaired by the Prime Minister and has four other members, namely the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India or a judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him, and one eminent jurist recommended…

Q642.Indian PolityMedium

What is the term of office of the chairperson and members of the Lokpal?

  1. A.Three years or until the age of sixty-two, whichever is earlier
  2. B.Four years or until the age of sixty-five, whichever is earlier
  3. C.Five years or until the age of seventy, whichever is earlier
  4. D.Six years or until the age of sixty-five, whichever is earlier
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Correct answer: C. Five years or until the age of seventy, whichever is earlier

The Act fixes the tenure of the chairperson and of every member of the Lokpal at five years from the date of entering office, or until the holder turns seventy, whichever comes first, and they are not eligible for reappointment.

Q644.Indian PolityMedium

Who coined the term Lokpal?

  1. A.L. M. Singhvi
  2. B.Morarji Desai
  3. C.K. Santhanam
  4. D.Shanti Bhushan
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Correct answer: A. L. M. Singhvi

The jurist and parliamentarian Lakshmi Mall Singhvi suggested the Indian name Lokpal in 1963 for the institution that Scandinavian countries call the Ombudsman, and the name stuck.

Q646.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKMedium

Which of the following statements about State Election Commissioner is/are correct? 1. Preparation of electoral rolls for elections to the Panchayats takes place under his/her direction 2. He/she is appointed by the Governor of the concerned State on the advice of the Chief Election Commissioner of India Select the 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: A. 1 only

The State Election Commission directs the preparation of electoral rolls for panchayat elections, but the State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor, not on the Chief Election Commissioner's advice.

Q647.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKHard

Which of the following statements about Goods and Services Tax (GST) in course of inter-State trade or commerce is/are correct? 1. Levy and collection of GST are governed under Article 269A of the Constitution of India 2. GST on supplies in the course of inter-State trade or commerce may not be levied and collected by the States 3. GST is apportioned between the Union and the States Select the answer using the code given below:

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

Article 269A makes inter-State GST a tax that only the Centre levies and collects and then shares with the States.

Q648.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2025, Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements about the powers and duties of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India : 1. He audits and reports on all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India. 2. He controls the issue and receipt of money from the Consolidated Fund of India. 3. He audits and reports on the expenditure of all bodies substantially financed from the Union or State revenues. 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

The CAG audits spending from the Consolidated Fund and of bodies substantially financed by government, but has no control over the release of money from the fund.

Q650.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2019, Paper IHard

The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system was used for the first time by the Election Commission of India in

  1. A.North Paravur Assembly Constituency, Kerala
  2. B.Noksen Assembly Constituency, Nagaland
  3. C.Mapusa Assembly Constituency, Goa
  4. D.Nambol Assembly Constituency, Manipur
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Correct answer: B. Noksen Assembly Constituency, Nagaland

The Election Commission first used VVPAT machines with EVMs in the by-election to Noksen in Tuensang district, Nagaland, in September 2013.

Q652.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements :

1. The law specifies that a nominated legislator cannot join any political party within six months of being appointed to the House.

2. The law does not provide any time-frame within which the presiding officer has to decide a defection case.

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

The Tenth Schedule lets a nominated member join a party within six months, and it sets no deadline for the presiding officer's decision.

Q653.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

Which of the following is/are the exclusive power(s) of Lok Sabha ?

1. To ratify the declaration of Emergency

2. To pass a motion of no-confidence against the Council of Ministers

3. To impeach the President of India

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  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 the Lok Sabha can pass a no-confidence motion, because the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to it under Article 75(3).

Q655.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2022, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements :

1. The Constitution of India classifies the ministers into four ranks viz. Cabinet Minister, Minister of State with Independent Charge, Minister of State and Deputy Minister.

2. The total number of ministers in the Union Government, including the Prime Minister, shall not exceed 15 percent of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha.

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

The 15 percent ceiling is in the Constitution, but the ranks of ministers are not.

Q656.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2021, GATEasy

Which one of the following is not a writ?

  1. A.Mandamus
  2. B.Habeas Corpus
  3. C.Certiorari
  4. D.Severability
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Correct answer: D. Severability

Severability is a doctrine used by courts to interpret laws, not a writ. Under Article 32 the Supreme Court, and under Article 226 the High Courts, can issue five writs: habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari and quo warranto.

Q657.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2024, GATMedium

Under Article 191 of the Constitution of India, a person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of the Legislative Assembly or Legislative Council of a state if the person holds any office of profit under :

1. the Government of India.

2. any State Government.

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: C. Both 1 and 2

Article 191(1)(a) disqualifies a person who holds an office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State.

Q658.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2020, GATMedium

A common High Court for two or more states can be established by

  1. A.a law passed by the Parliament
  2. B.an order of the Supreme Court of India
  3. C.an order of the President of India
  4. D.an amendment to the Constitution of India
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Correct answer: A. a law passed by the Parliament

Article 231 lets Parliament, by law, set up a common High Court for two or more States, or for two or more States and a Union Territory.

Q659.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-II 2021, GATMedium

Which one of the following is a non-justiciable right?

  1. A.Right to adequate livelihood
  2. B.Right against exploitation
  3. C.Right of accused
  4. D.Right to life and personal liberty
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Correct answer: A. Right to adequate livelihood

It comes from the Directive Principles of State Policy, which no court can enforce. Article 39(a) asks the State to direct its policy towards securing that citizens, men and women equally, have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.

Q660.Indian PolityAsked in: NDA · NDA-I 2024, GATHard

Under Article 371A of the Constitution of India, with respect to which of the following item(s) the Acts of the Parliament of India shall not apply to the State of Nagaland, unless the Legislative Assembly of the State of Nagaland by a resolution so decides ?

1. Religious or social practices of Nagas

2. Naga customary law and procedure

3. Ownership and transfer of land and its resources

4. Boundaries of Nagaland with other states

Select the answer using the code given below :

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

Article 371A protects Naga religious and social practices, customary law and procedure, and land ownership, but says nothing about the State's boundaries.