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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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Q681.Indian PolityAsked in: SSC MTS · 2 Aug 2019, Shift 1Easy

Which of the following committees recommended inclusion of fundamental duties?

  1. A.Tarapore Committee
  2. B.Radha Krishnan Committee
  3. C.Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
  4. D.Swaran Singh Committee
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Correct answer: D. Swaran Singh Committee

In 1976 the government set up a committee under Sardar Swaran Singh to suggest changes to the Constitution. It recommended a separate chapter on Fundamental Duties, arguing that citizens should be conscious of their duties as well as their rights.

Q687.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2018, GKEasy

In the context of elections in India, which one of the following is the correct full form of VVPAT?

  1. A.Voter Verifiable Poll Audit Trail
  2. B.Voter Verifying Paper Audit Trail
  3. C.Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail
  4. D.Voter Verifiable Paper Account Trail
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Correct answer: C. Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail

VVPAT is a printer attached to the EVM that lets the voter see, on paper, that the vote went to the chosen candidate.

Q688.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKMedium

Which one of the following regarding the ordinance-making power of the Governor is not correct?

  1. A.It is not a discretionary power.
  2. B.The Governor may withdraw the ordinance anytime.
  3. C.The ordinance power can be exercised when the Legislature is not in session.
  4. D.The aid and advice of ministers is not required for declaring the ordinance.
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Correct answer: D. The aid and advice of ministers is not required for declaring the ordinance.

The Governor issues an ordinance only on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister.

Q690.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2018, GKMedium

Which of the following statements about the Ordinance-making power of the Governor is/are correct? 1. It is a discretionary power. 2. The Governor himself is not competent to withdraw the Ordinance at any time. 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

The Governor makes ordinances on the advice of the Council of Ministers and can withdraw them at any time.

Q691.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKEasy

Which one of the following criteria is not required to be qualified for appointment as Judge of the Supreme Court?

  1. A.At least five years as a Judge of a High Court
  2. B.At least ten years as an Advocate of a High Court
  3. C.In the opinion of the President, a distinguished Jurist
  4. D.At least twenty years as a Sub-Judicial Magistrate
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Correct answer: D. At least twenty years as a Sub-Judicial Magistrate

Service as a subordinate magistrate is not one of the routes named in the Constitution.

Q693.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKMedium

Which of the following is not under the powers and functions of the Election Commission of India?

  1. A.Superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls
  2. B.Conduct of elections to the Parliament and to the Legislature of each State
  3. C.Conduct of election to the office of the President and the Vice President
  4. D.Appointment of the Regional Commissioners to assist the Election Commission in the performance of the functions conferred on the Commission
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Correct answer: D. Appointment of the Regional Commissioners to assist the Election Commission in the performance of the functions conferred on the Commission

Regional Commissioners are appointed by the President, not by the Election Commission. Article 324(1) vests in the Election Commission the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Parliament, to every State Legislature and to the offices of President and Vice-President.

Q694.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKEasy

Which of the following is not related to the powers of the Governor?

  1. A.Diplomatic and military powers
  2. B.Power to appoint Advocate General
  3. C.Summoning, proroguing and dissolving State Legislature
  4. D.Power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remission of punishments
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Correct answer: A. Diplomatic and military powers

Unlike the President, the Governor of a state has no diplomatic or military powers. The Governor's powers are broadly similar to the President's in the executive, legislative and judicial fields, but defence and foreign affairs belong to the Union.

Q695.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKEasy

The audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to

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

Article 151(1) says the CAG's reports relating to the accounts of the Union are submitted to the President, who causes them to be laid before each House of Parliament.

Q697.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKHard

Who among the following shall cause the accounts of the Autonomous District and Regional Council Funds to be audited?

  1. A.The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  2. B.The Chartered Accountant empanelled by the Government of India
  3. C.The State Government Auditors
  4. D.Any Chartered Accountant
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Correct answer: A. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India

The Sixth Schedule says the accounts of the District and Regional Councils are audited in the manner the CAG thinks fit.

Q698.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2018, GKHard

Which one of the following regarding the tenure of the elected members of the Autonomous District Council is correct?

  1. A.Five years from the date of election
  2. B.Five years from the date appointed for the first meeting of the Council after the election
  3. C.Six years from the date of administration of Oath
  4. D.Six years from the date of election
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Correct answer: B. Five years from the date appointed for the first meeting of the Council after the election

The Sixth Schedule fixes the term in exactly these words. Autonomous District Councils are set up under the Sixth Schedule for the tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

Q700.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2018, GKMedium

Which of the following statements about Attorney General of India is/are not correct? 1. He is the first Law Officer of the Government of India. 2. He is entitled to the privileges of a Member of the Parliament. 3. He is a whole-time counsel for the Government. 4. He must have the same qualifications as are required to be a judge of the Supreme Court. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

The Attorney General is not a whole-time counsel of the Government; he is not barred from private legal practice, so statement 3 is the only incorrect one.