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Indian Polity and Constitution (Prelims PYQs)

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2024 Prelims PYQs

1] Consider the following statements regarding ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’: [2024]

1. Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.

2. This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.

3. There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2 only

c) 2 and 3 only

d) 1 and 3 only

Ans: c) 2 and 3 only

2] The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages? [2024]

1. Konkani

2. Manipuri

3. Nepali

4. Maithili

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1, 2 and 4

c) 1, 3 and 4

d) 2, 3 and 4

Ans: a) 1, 2 and 3

2023 Prelims PYQs

1] In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights? [2023]

a) 1st Amendment

b) 42nd Amendment

c) 44th Amendment

d) 86th Amendment

Ans: a) 1st Amendment
Note: This question was dropped by UPSC

2] Consider the following statements: [2023]

Statement-I: In India, prisons are managed by State governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.

Statement-II: In India, prisons are governed by the Prison Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.

Which of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Ans: a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

3] Consider the following statements: [2023]

1. According to the Constitution of India, the Central Government has a duty to protect States from internal disturbances.

2. The Constitution of India exempts the States from providing legal counsel to a person being held for preventive detention.

3. According to the Prevention of Terrorism Act, 2002, confession of the accused before the police cannot be used as evidence.

How many of the above statements are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

Ans: b) Only two

4] With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: [2023]

1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government.

2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security.

3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States.

How many of the above statements are correct?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

Ans: b) Only two

5] With reference to India, consider the following pairs: [2023]

Action: The Act under which it is covered

1. Unauthorized wearing of police or military uniforms : The Official Secrets Act, 1923

2. Knowingly misleading or otherwise interfering with a police officer or military officer when engaged in their duties: The Indian Evidence Act, 1872

3. Celebratory gunfire which can endanger the personal safety of others: The Arms (Amendment) Act, 2019

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

a) Only one

b) Only two

c) All three

d) None

Ans: b) Only two

6] Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: [2023]

Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm.

Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I

b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I

c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect

d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Ans: d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

2022–2021 Prelims PYQs
UPSC did not ask questions from this sub-topic of Indian Polity and Constitution in 2022–2021. For more PYQs, refer to sources like upsc.gov.in, mrunal.org, or Arihant books.

2020 Prelims PYQs

1] Consider the following statements: [2020]

1. Aadhaar metadata cannot be stored for more than three months.

2. States cannot enter into any contract with private corporations for sharing Aadhaar data.

3. Aadhaar is mandatory for obtaining insurance products.

4. Aadhaar is mandatory for getting benefits funded out of the Consolidated Fund of India.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 4 only

b) 2 and 4 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3 only

Ans: b) 2 and 4 only

2019 Prelims PYQs

1] Consider the following statements: [2019]

1. The 44th Amendment to the Constitution of India introduced an Article placing the election of the Prime Minister beyond judicial review.

2. The Supreme Court of India struck down the 99th Amendment to the Constitution of India as being violative of the independence of judiciary.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: b) 2 only

2] Consider the following statements: [2019]

1. As per recent amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927, forest dwellers have the right to fell the bamboos grown on forest areas.

2. As per the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, bamboo is a minor forest produce.

3. The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 allows ownership of minor forest produce to forest dwellers.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only

c) 3 only

d) 1, 2 and 3

Ans: b) 2 and 3 only

2018 Prelims PYQs

1] Consider the following statements: [2018]

1. Aadhar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.

2. Once issued, an Aadhar card cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: d) Neither 1 nor 2

2017–2014 Prelims PYQs
UPSC did not ask questions from this sub-topic of Indian Polity and Constitution in 2017–2014. For more PYQs, refer to sources like upsc.gov.in, mrunal.org, or Arihant books.

2013 Prelims PYQs

1] Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both? [2013]

a) State Forest Department

b) District Collector / Deputy Commissioner

c) Tahsildar / Block Development Officer / Mandal Revenue Officer

d) Gram Sabha

Ans: d) Gram Sabha

2012 Prelims PYQs

1] The National Green Tribunal Act, 2010 was enacted in consonance with which of the following provisions of the Constitution of India? [2012]

1. Right to healthy environment, construed as a part of Right to life under Article 21

2. Provision of grants for raising the level of administration in the Scheduled Areas for the welfare of Scheduled Tribes under Article 275(1)

3. Powers and functions of Gram Sabha as mentioned under Article 243(A)

Select the correct answer:

a) 1 Only

b) 2 & 3 Only

c) 1 & 3 only

d) 1, 2 & 3

Ans: a) 1 Only

2011–2009 Prelims PYQs
UPSC did not ask questions from this sub-topic of Indian Polity and Constitution in 2011–2009. For more PYQs, refer to sources like upsc.gov.in, mrunal.org, or Arihant books.

2008 Prelims PYQs

1] Under which one of the following Constitution Amendments Acts, four languages were added to the languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22? [2008]

a) Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act

b) Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act

c) Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act

d) Constitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act

Ans: c) Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act

2007 Prelims PYQs

1] Consider the following statements: [2007]

1. The Judge (Inquiry) Bill 2006 contemplates establishing a Judicial Council which will receive complaints against Judges of the Supreme Court including Chief Justices of India, High Court Chief Justice and Judges.

2. Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a woman can file a petition before a 1st class Judicial Magistrate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Ans: c) Both 1 and 2

2006 Prelims PYQs

1] What does the 104th Constitution Amendment Bill relate to? [2006]

a) Abolition of Legislative Councils in certain States

b) Introduction of dual citizenship for persons of Indian origin living outside India

c) Providing quota to socially and educationally backward classes in private educational institutions

d) Providing quota for religious minorities in the services under the Central Government

Ans: Refer to sources like upsc.gov.in, mrunal.org, or Arihant books for the correct answer.

2] Consider the following statements: [2006]

1. Free and compulsory education to the children of 6-14 years age group by the state was made a Fundamental Right by the 76th Amendment to the Constitution of India.

2. Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan seeks to provide computer education even in rural areas.

3. Education was included in the Concurrent List by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 to the Constitution of India.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 1 and 2, only

c) 2 and 3, only

d) 1 and 3, only

Ans: c) 2 and 3 only

2005 Prelims PYQs

1] The Constitution (98th Amendment) Act is related to: [2005]

a) Empowering the Centre to levy and appropriate service tax

b) The constitution of the National Judicial Commission

c) Readjustment of electoral constituencies on the basis of the Population Census 2001

d) The demarcation of new boundaries between States

Ans: Refer to sources like upsc.gov.in, mrunal.org, or Arihant books for the correct answer.

2004–2003 Prelims PYQs

1] Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States? [2003]

a) 6th and 22nd

b) 13th and 38th

c) 7th and 31st

d) 11th and 42nd

Ans: c) 7th and 31st

2] The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by: [2003]

a) First Amendment

b) Eighth Amendment

c) Ninth Amendment

d) Forty second Amendment

Ans: a) First Amendment

2002 Prelims PYQs

1] The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with the: [2002]

a) Continuation of reservation for backward classes in government employment

b) Free and compulsory education for all children between the age of 6 and 14 years

c) Reservation of 30 per cent posts for women in government recruitments

d) Allocation of more number of parliamentary seats for recently created States

Ans: Refer to sources like upsc.gov.in, mrunal.org, or Arihant books for the correct answer.

2] Consider the following statements: The Draft Electricity Bill, 2001 seeks to replace: [2002]

1. Indian Electricity Act, 1910

2. Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948

3. Electricity Regulatory Commission Act, 1998

4. State Electricity Boards

Which of these statements are correct?

a) 1, 2 and 3

b) 2, 3 and 4

c) 1, 2 and 4

d) 1, 3 and 4

Ans: Refer to sources like upsc.gov.in, mrunal.org, or Arihant books for the correct answer.

2001 Prelims PYQs

1] Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists: [2001]

List I (Amendments to the Constitution)

I. The Constitution (Sixty Ninth Amendment) Act, 1991

II. The Constitution (Seventy Fifth Amendment) Act, 1994

III. The Constitution (Eightieth Amendment) Act, 2000

IV. The Constitution (Eighty Third Amendment) Act, 2000

List II (Contents)

A) Establishment of State level Rent Tribunals

B) No reservations for Scheduled Castes in Panchayats in Arunachal Pradesh

C) Constitution of Panchayats in Villages or at other local levels

D) Accepting the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission

E) According the status of National Capital Territory to Delhi

Codes:

a) I E, II A, III D, IV B

b) I A, II E, III C, IV D

c) I E, II A, III C, IV D

d) I A, II E, III D, IV B

Ans: a) I E, II A, III D, IV B

2000–1997 Prelims PYQs
UPSC did not ask questions from this sub-topic of Indian Polity and Constitution in 2000–1997. For more PYQs, refer to sources like upsc.gov.in, mrunal.org, or Arihant books.

1996 Prelims PYQs

1] In the Indian context the term ‘Denotified tribes’ refers to: [1996]

a) Tribes which are aboriginals

b) Nomadic tribes

c) Tribes practising shifting cultivation

d) Tribes which were earlier classified as criminal tribes

Ans: d) Tribes which were earlier classified as criminal tribes

1995 Prelims PYQs

1] In which one of the following States of India is it legal for a Hindu male and illegal for a Muslim male to have more than one living wife? [1995]

a) Nagaland

b) Mizoram

c) Goa

d) Arunachal Pradesh

Ans: c) Goa

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