Indian Political System (Prelims PYQs)
2021 Prelims PYQs
1. We adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model? [2021]
1) As regards legislation, the British Parliament is supreme or sovereign but in India, the power of the Parliament to legislate is limited.
2) In India, matters related to the constitutionality of the Amendment of an Act of the Parliament are referred to the Constitution Bench by the Supreme Court.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: c) Both 1 and 2
2. Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character? [2021]
a) The independence of judiciary is safeguarded
b) The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units
c) The Union Cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties
d) The Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law
Ans: a) The independence of judiciary is safeguarded
3. With reference to India, consider the following statements: [2021]
1) There is only ‘one citizenship and one domicile’.
2) A citizen by
birth only can become the Head of State.
3) A foreigner once granted
the citizenship cannot be deprived of it under any circumstances
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) 1 and 3
d) 2 and 3
Ans: a) 1 only
2020 Prelims PYQs
1. In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy? [2020]
a) An agency for widening the scope of parliamentary democracy
b) An agency for strengthening the structure of federalism
c) An agency for facilitating political stability and economic growth
d) An agency for the implementation of public policy
Ans: d) An agency for the implementation of public policy
2019 Prelims PYQs
No questions were asked from Sub topic of polity : Indian Political System 2019.
2018 Prelims PYQs
No questions were asked from Sub topic of polity : Indian Political System 2018.
2017 Prelims PYQs
1. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? [2017]
a) There is an independent judiciary in India
b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States
c) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha
d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units
Ans: d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units
2016 Prelims PYQs
No questions were asked from Sub topic of polity : Indian Political System 2016.
2015 Prelims PYQs
1. There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the [2015]
a) Lok Sabha is elected directly by the people
b) Parliament can amend the constitution
c) Rajya Sabha cannot be dissolved
d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
Ans: d) Council of Ministers is responsible to the Lok Sabha
2014 Prelims PYQs
No questions were asked from Sub topic of polity : Indian Political System 2014.
2013 Prelims PYQs
1. In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? [2013]
1. Members of the cabinet are members of the parliament
2. Ministers
hold the office till they enjoy confidence in the parliament
3. Cabinet
is headed by the head of the state
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 2 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans: a) 1 and 2 only
2012–2006 Prelims PYQs
No questions were asked from Sub topic of polity : Indian Political System from 2012 to 2006.
2005 Prelims PYQs
1. Consider the following statements: [2005]
1. Articles 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the Constitution of India to
meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim,
Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa.
2. Constitutions of India and the
United States of America envisage a dual policy (The Union and the States)
but a single citizenship.
3. A naturalised citizen of India can never
be deprived of his citizenship.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1, 2 and 3
b) 1 and 3
c) 3 only
d) 1 only
Ans: d) 1 only
2004 Prelims PYQs
2. Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence? [2004]
a) Attorney General of India, Judges of the Supreme Court, Members of Parliament, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha
b) Judges of the Supreme Court, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Attorney General of India, Members of Parliament
c) Attorney General of India, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Judges of the Supreme Court, Members of Parliament
d) Judges of the Supreme Court, Attorney General of India, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Members of Parliament
Ans: b) Judges of the Supreme Court, Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha, Attorney General of India, Members of Parliament
2003 Prelims PYQs
3. As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence? [2003]
a) Deputy Prime Minister
b) Former President
c) Governor of a State within his state
d) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Ans: c) Governor of a State within his state
2002–1999 Prelims PYQs
No questions were asked from Sub topic of polity : Indian Political System from 2002 to 1999.
1998 Prelims PYQs
4. The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British parliamentary system in that India has: [1998]
a) Both a real and a nominal executive
b) A system of collective responsibility
c) Bicameral legislature
d) The system of judicial review
Ans: d) The system of judicial review
1997–1995 Prelims PYQs
No questions were asked from Sub topic of polity : Indian Political System from 1997 to 1995.
