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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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Q842.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKMedium

Which one of the following statements is not correct with respect to protection of individuals being tried for offences?

  1. A.A confession can never be used as evidence against the accused.
  2. B.The accused must have violated an existing law.
  3. C.An accused cannot be tried and punished for the same offence again.
  4. D.The quantum of punishment must be provided in law as it existed on the date of commission of an offence.
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Correct answer: A. A confession can never be used as evidence against the accused.

Article 20(3) only bars compelling an accused to be a witness against himself; a confession made freely and lawfully can still be used as evidence.

Q843.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKEasy

A citizen of India will lose his or her citizenship if he or she 1. renounces Indian citizenship 2. voluntarily acquires the citizenship of another country 3. marries a citizen of another country 4. criticizes the Government Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Under the Citizenship Act, 1955, an Indian loses citizenship by renouncing it or by voluntarily taking the citizenship of another country; marriage and criticism of the government have no such effect.

Q844.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKMedium

Which of the following fundamental rights as enshrined in the Constitution of India belong only to the citizens? 1. Article 19 (Protection of right to freedom of speech) 2. Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty) 3. Article 15 (Prohibition of discrimination) 4. Article 16 (Equality of opportunity) Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Articles 15, 16 and 19 are available only to citizens of India, while Article 21 protects every person, including foreigners.

Q845.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKMedium

The basic structure doctrine with regard to the Constitution of India relates to 1. the power of judicial review 2. the judgment in Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) 3. the constraints on Article 368 of the Constitution of India 4. the judgment in Golaknath case (1967) Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

The basic structure doctrine was laid down in Kesavananda Bharati, limits Parliament's power under Article 368, and works through judicial review; Golaknath was a different, earlier ruling.

Q846.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKMedium

Which of the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly of India is/are correct? 1. The Assembly was elected indirectly by the members of the Provincial Legislative Assemblies. 2. The elections were held on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise. 3. The scheme of election was laid down by the Cabinet Delegation. 4. The distribution of seats was done on the basis of the Mountbatten Plan. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

The Constituent Assembly was chosen indirectly by the provincial assemblies under a scheme drawn up by the Cabinet Mission of 1946.

Q847.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKHard

On 26th November, 1949, which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India came into effect? 1. Citizenship 2. Elections 3. Provisional Parliament 4. Fundamental Rights Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

The provisions on citizenship, elections and the provisional Parliament came into force on 26 November 1949, the day the Constitution was adopted.

Q848.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2016, GKHard

Which among the following Acts were repealed by Article 395 of the Constitution of India? 1. The Government of India Act, 1935 2. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 3. The Abolition of Privy Council Jurisdiction Act, 1949 4. The Government of India Act, 1919 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Article 395 repeals the Indian Independence Act, 1947 and the Government of India Act, 1935, together with the laws that amended or supplemented the 1935 Act.

Q849.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper IEasy

Consider the following statements :

1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.

2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.

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

A Panchayat formed after an early dissolution serves only the rest of the original term, but the minimum age to be a member is 21 years, not 25.

Q850.Indian PolityAsked in: Rajasthan · Shift 3Hard

Match the following Acts in List I with their year of enactment in List II.
List I: 1. Employees State Insurance (Amendment) Act, 2. Equal Remuneration Act, 3. The Minimum Wages Act, 4. The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act
List II: (a) 1948, (b) 1970, (c) 2010, (d) 1976

  1. A.1 - d, 2 - b, 3 - a, 4 - c
  2. B.1 - b, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - c
  3. C.1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b
  4. D.1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b
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Correct answer: C. 1 - c, 2 - d, 3 - a, 4 - b

The Employees State Insurance (Amendment) Act belongs to 2010, so 1 pairs with (c). The Equal Remuneration Act, which forbids unequal pay for men and women for the same work, was passed in 1976, so 2 pairs with (d).

Q851.Indian PolityAsked in: Uttar Pradesh · UPSSSC Junior Assistant 2016Medium

In which section of the Indian Penal Code is 'mental unsoundness' contained?

  1. A.Section 88
  2. B.Section 83
  3. C.Section 84
  4. D.Section 86
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Correct answer: C. Section 84

Section 84 of the Indian Penal Code was the general exception for the act of a person of unsound mind: nothing is an offence which is done by a person who, at the time of doing it, by reason of unsoundness of mind is incapable of knowing the nature of…

Q852.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2016, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases. 2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliators. 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: B. 2 only

Gram Nyayalayas hear both civil and criminal cases, and the Act lets social workers at the village level act as conciliators.

Q853.Indian PolityAsked in: Uttar Pradesh · UPPSC Civil Service 2016 Official PaperMedium

Who among the following holds his or her office during the pleasure of the President?

  1. A.Comptroller and Auditor General of India
  2. B.Chief Election Commissioner
  3. C.Speaker of Lok Sabha
  4. D.Attorney General of India
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Correct answer: D. Attorney General of India

Article 76 says he is appointed by the President and holds office during the pleasure of the President, and the Constitution prescribes neither a fixed term nor any procedure for his removal.

Q855.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · 23 Aug, 2015Easy

The ideal of 'Welfare State' in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its

  1. A.Preamble
  2. B.Directive principles of State Policy
  3. C.Fundamental Rights
  4. D.Seventh Schedule
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Correct answer: B. Directive principles of State Policy

Part IV of the Constitution, Articles 36 to 51, sets out the goals of a welfare state: Article 38 asks the State to promote the welfare of the people and to reduce inequalities of income, status and opportunity, Article 39 directs the distribution of material resources for the common good…

Q856.Indian PolityAsked in: Uttar Pradesh · 10 May, 2015Easy

Which one of the following writs can be issued by a High Court to secure the liberty of an individual?

  1. A.Mandamus
  2. B.Quo-warranto
  3. C.Habeas Corpus
  4. D.Prohibition
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Correct answer: C. Habeas Corpus

Habeas corpus is Latin for you may have the body. A High Court under Article 226, and the Supreme Court under Article 32, issues it to the person or authority holding someone in custody, ordering that the detenu be produced before the court so that the legality of the detention…

Q858.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · 12 July 2015Medium

The Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) of India can be removed from office only by the :

  1. A.President on the advice of the Union Cabinet.
  2. B.Chief justice of the Supreme Court.
  3. C.President of India after an address in both Houses of Parliament.
  4. D.President on the advice of Chief Justice of India.
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Correct answer: C. President of India after an address in both Houses of Parliament.

Under Article 148 the Comptroller and Auditor-General is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal, but can be removed only in the same manner and on the same grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court.

Q860.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · 23 Aug, 2015Easy

To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India is a provision made in the

  1. A.Preamble of the Constitution
  2. B.Directive principles of State Policy
  3. C.Fundamental Rights
  4. D.Fundamental Duties
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Correct answer: D. Fundamental Duties

Upholding and protecting the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India is listed as a duty of every citizen, so the provision sits among the Fundamental Duties and not in any other part.