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Indian Polity Mixed Quiz: Set 84

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Set 84 of the Indian Polity mixed quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions from 19 different topics of the subject: Making of the Constitution, Important Constitutional Doctrines: Pith and Substance, Eclipse and Severability, Emergency Provisions and more. 13 of them were asked in real previous-year papers. A topic quiz checks one chapter; this set revises the whole subject at once, the way an exam paper does, where the next question can come from any chapter. Every question carries an explanation of why the correct option is right and why the others are wrong. Keep to the timer, read the explanations at the end, and go back to the notes of any topic where you slipped.

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20 questions with answers and explanations

Q2.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IEasy

Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law"?

1. Limitation of powers

2. Equality before law

3. People's responsibility to the Government

4. Liberty and civil rights

Select the correct answer using the code given below :

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

The Rule of Law means that power is limited by law, everyone is equal before the law, and individual liberties are protected.

Q3.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IMedium

If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then

  1. A.the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.
  2. B.the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
  3. C.Article 19 is suspended in that State.
  4. D.the President can make laws relating to that State.
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Correct answer: B. the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.

Under President's Rule, Article 356(1)(b) lets the President declare that the powers of the State Legislature shall be exercisable by or under the authority of Parliament.

Q4.Indian PolityEasy

The High Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections, which submitted its report in March 2024, was chaired by which of the following?

  1. A.Pranab Mukherjee
  2. B.Ram Nath Kovind
  3. C.M. N. Venkatachaliah
  4. D.B. P. Jeevan Reddy
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Correct answer: B. Ram Nath Kovind

The High Level Committee on Simultaneous Elections was constituted on 2 September 2023 under the chairmanship of former President Ram Nath Kovind and submitted its report on 14 March 2024, recommending a two-step synchronisation of elections and a single electoral roll.

Q6.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2021, Paper IHard

Which one of the following statements about 'personal liberty' is not correct?

  1. A.State does not have the authority to deprive any person within the territory of India of his/her personal liberty without any rational basis.
  2. B.Basis of depriving a person of his/her personal liberty must be in accordance with procedures established by law.
  3. C.Personal liberty can be secured by the judicial writ of Habeas Corpus.
  4. D.The majority view of the Supreme Court in A. K. Gopalan vs. State of Madras case invented 'due process of law'.
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Correct answer: D. The majority view of the Supreme Court in A. K. Gopalan vs. State of Madras case invented 'due process of law'.

In A. K. Gopalan vs. State of Madras (1950) the majority rejected 'due process of law' and read Article 21 narrowly, so the statement is wrong.

Q7.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2019, GS Paper IHard

With reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements : 1. The Governor makes a customary address to Members of the House at the commencement of the first session of the year. 2. When a State Legislature does not have a rule on a particular matter, it follows the Lok Sabha rule on that matter. 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: D. Neither 1 nor 2

The Governor's address is a constitutional duty, not a custom, and a State Legislature is not bound to borrow Lok Sabha rules.

Q8.Indian PolityEasy

Who was the first non-Congress Prime Minister of India?

  1. A.Charan Singh
  2. B.Morarji Desai
  3. C.V. P. Singh
  4. D.Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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Correct answer: B. Morarji Desai

After the general election of 1977, held at the end of the Emergency, the Janata Party formed the government and Morarji Desai became the first Prime Minister from outside the Congress, taking office on 24 March 1977 at the age of eighty one, which also makes him the oldest to…

Q9.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2017, GS Paper IMedium

For election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by

  1. A.anyone residing in India.
  2. B.a resident of the constituency from which the election is to be contested.
  3. C.any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.
  4. D.any citizen of India.
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Correct answer: C. any citizen of India whose name appears in the electoral roll of a constituency.

To contest a Lok Sabha seat, a person must be a citizen and an elector, but the name can be on the roll of any constituency in the country.

Q11.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper IEasy

Which one of the following is the correct combination of languages included in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution of India?

  1. A.Nepali, Konkani, Tulu and Santhali
  2. B.Santhali, Urdu, Konkani and Maithili
  3. C.Santhali, Konkani, Bhojpuri and Urdu
  4. D.Dogri, Konkani, Bhojpuri and Urdu
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Correct answer: B. Santhali, Urdu, Konkani and Maithili

All four are among the 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule. The Eighth Schedule began with 14 languages in 1950, Urdu among them.

Q12.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2026, Paper IMedium

Which of the following statements about Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is/are correct?

1. In India, it adheres to the strict requirements imposed by the doctrine of locus standi.

2. Letters to judges may be treated as petitions.

3. M. C. Mehta vs. Union of India was a PIL that expanded the scope of Article 21 and Article 32 of the Constitution of India.

Select the answer using the code given below.

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

PIL in India relaxes the rule of locus standi, so statement 1 is wrong, while statements 2 and 3 are correct.

Q13.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2020, Paper IHard

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Speaker/Deputy Speaker, Lok Sabha? 1. On dissolution of the Lok Sabha, both the Speaker and Deputy Speaker cease to be members of the House. 2. Both Speaker and Deputy Speaker vacate their office on dissolution of the Lok Sabha. 3. Only Deputy Speaker vacates his office and Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the Lok Sabha after dissolution. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

Dissolution ends the membership of every member, but Article 94 keeps the Speaker in office until just before the new House first meets.

Q15.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2018, Paper IMedium

Over which of the following, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha held joint sittings to resolve their differences? 1. The Dowry Prohibition Bill, 1959 2. The Banking Service Commission (Repeal) Bill, 1978 3. The Prevention of Terrorism Bill, 2002 4. The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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

Only three joint sittings have been held since 1950, and they were on exactly these three bills.

Q17.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IMedium

With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements : 1. The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament. 2. At the Union level, no demand for a grant can be made except on the recommendation of the President of India. 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

Demands for grants need the President's recommendation, but the Budget is laid on behalf of the President, not the Prime Minister.

Q18.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2024, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements : 1. It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe. 2. A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State. 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 President, not the Governor, specifies Scheduled Tribes, and the list is made state by state.

Q19.Indian PolityEasy

Reservation of not less than one-third of the seats for women in panchayats is provided by which Article of the Constitution?

  1. A.Article 243D
  2. B.Article 243T
  3. C.Article 330A
  4. D.Article 332A
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Correct answer: A. Article 243D

It reserves seats in every panchayat for the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes in proportion to their population, and reserves not less than one-third of the total number of seats, and not less than one-third of the offices of chairperson, for women, the women's share being counted within the…

Q20.Indian PolityMedium

The superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of elections to Parliament and the state legislatures is vested in the Election Commission by which Article?

  1. A.Article 324
  2. B.Article 325
  3. C.Article 326
  4. D.Article 327
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Correct answer: A. Article 324

Article 324 vests in the Election Commission the superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of the electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to Parliament and to the legislature of every state, and of elections to the offices of President and Vice-President.

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