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Indian Polity questions asked in previous year papers of SSC, Banking, Railway and other exams, with the exam and year, answers and explanations.

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Q41.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.

Q42.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.

Q43.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.

Q44.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKHard

As regards the 'disqualification on ground of defection' as per the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Disqualification on ground of defection does not apply to any nominated member of a House 2. Disqualification on ground of defection does not apply to a member of a House if she/he does not accept the merger of her/his original political party into another and opts to function as a separate group 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: B. 2 only

The Tenth Schedule covers nominated members too, but its merger exception protects a member who refuses a merger and sits as a separate group.

Q45.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKMedium

Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In First-Past-the-Post system of representation, candidate who wins the election may not get majority votes 2. In Proportional Representation system of representation, candidate who wins the election gets majority of votes 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

Under First-Past-the-Post a candidate needs only more votes than any rival, not a majority, while Proportional Representation does not require a winner to secure a majority either.

Q46.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKMedium

Which of the following statements about National Human Rights Commission, India is/are correct ? 1. It can intervene in court proceedings involving human rights violations with the approval of the court 2. It can undertake research in the field of human rights 3. It cannot investigate human rights violation on its own initiative Select the answer using the code given below :

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

The NHRC can join court cases on human rights with the court's approval and can promote research, but statement 3 is wrong because it can act on its own.

Q48.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB NTPC · 19 Jun, 2026, Shift 3Medium

Article 350B of the Indian Constitution provides for the appointment of which of the following?

  1. A.Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities
  2. B.Special Officer for Scheduled Castes
  3. C.Special Officer for Women and Children
  4. D.Special Officer for Other Backward Classes
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Correct answer: A. Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities

Article 350-B provides that there shall be a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities appointed by the President, and the post is known in practice as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities.

Q49.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB NTPC · 19 Jun, 2026, Shift 2Medium

Which Constitutional Article established the office of Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?

  1. A.Article 350-B
  2. B.Article 315-B
  3. C.Article 338-A
  4. D.Article 348-A
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Correct answer: A. Article 350-B

The Seventh Constitutional Amendment Act, 1956 inserted this article on the recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission and created the office of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities, known in practice as the Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities.

Q52.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB ALP · CBT-1, 16 Feb 2026, Shift 3Medium

Which of the following articles in the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice?

  1. A.Article 70
  2. B.Article 50
  3. C.Article 74
  4. D.Article 84
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Correct answer: C. Article 74

Article 74 says there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President, who shall act according to that advice.

Q53.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB NTPC · 7 May 2026, Shift 2Easy

Article 141 of the Indian Constitution declares that the law laid down by the Supreme Court is binding on ____.

  1. A.State governments
  2. B.All courts within the territory of India
  3. C.Only High Courts
  4. D.All tribunals except civil courts
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Correct answer: B. All courts within the territory of India

Article 141 says the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.

Q55.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB NTPC · 22 Mar 2026, Shift 3Medium

What is the maximum total duration for which President’s Rule can continue in a State under Article 356, subject to parliamentary approvals and constitutional conditions?

  1. A.Up to three years
  2. B.Up to two years
  3. C.Up to four years
  4. D.Up to one year
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Correct answer: A. Up to three years

Once approved by Parliament, President's Rule lasts six months and can be extended by fresh approval for six months at a time, but never beyond three years in all.

Q56.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB NTPC · 8 May 2026, Shift 2Medium

'Effect of Proclamation of Emergency' is explicitly provided in which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India?

  1. A.Article 353
  2. B.Article 350
  3. C.Article 256
  4. D.Article 252
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Correct answer: A. Article 353

While a National Emergency is in force, it extends the executive power of the Union to giving directions to any State on the manner in which its executive power is to be exercised, and it allows Parliament to make laws on any matter, even one in the State List.

Q59.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB NTPC · 18 Mar 2026, Shift 2Medium

What is the main difference between a Cabinet Minister and a Minister of State with independent charge?

  1. A.A Ministry of State is included in Cabinet meetings but does not exercise any significant powers.
  2. B.A Minister of State with independent charge may head a ministry without being under a Cabinet Minister.
  3. C.A Minister of State with independent charge does not exercise any significant powers.
  4. D.A Minister of State with independent charge does not hold any specific responsibilities.
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Correct answer: B. A Minister of State with independent charge may head a ministry without being under a Cabinet Minister.

The Council of Ministers has three ranks. Cabinet Ministers head the most important ministries and sit in the Cabinet.

Q60.Indian PolityAsked in: RRB NTPC · 17 Mar 2026, Shift 3Medium

The Preamble primarily serves as which of the following?

  1. A.A schedule to the Constitution
  2. B.A guiding principle for interpretation
  3. C.A financial guideline
  4. D.An enforceable part of law
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Correct answer: B. A guiding principle for interpretation

The Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law: it is neither a source of power for the legislature nor a limit on its powers.