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BPSC 2022 — Polity Questions with Answers

All 21 Polity previous-year questions from BPSC 2022, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Constitution

   In the wake of its criticism by the Vice-President of India recently, critically examine the doctrine of basic structure given by the Supreme Court of India a century ago. Do you think this debate will prove to be a point of clash between the executive and the judiciary in near future? Give arguments.

2. Q2.Secularism

   Write short answer: Analyse critically the dynamic secularism in India.

3. Q3.Party System

   Write short answer: Regional politics plays its role in India. Explain.

4. Q4.Constitution

   Write short answer: The positive directions in the Constitution of India are a charter of social and economic democracy in the country. Explain with examples.

5. Q5.Judiciary

   Write short answer: Explain the judicial review jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of India.

6. Q6.Political Culture

   Write short answer: Bihar has witnessed improvement in its political culture in the last decades. Give examples.

7. Q7.Federalism

   "Paramountcy of National Interest is enshrined in the Zonal Councils in the country." Examine critically the nature and working of the Zonal Councils in India, in the light of the above statement.

8. Q8.Society and Politics

   Caste plays a role in Indian politics. There is a change in its functioning over the decades. How do you look at its changing role over the last many decades? Does the logic of development subside the character of caste? Give your reasons.

9. Q9.Elections

   Election Commission of India has played an important role in conducting the elections. Critically examine its role in making the elections free and fair over the decades. Compliment your answer with reference to the conduct of elections in pre-Sheshan and post-Sheshan era in Bihar. How does it contribute to the strengthening of democracy?

10. Q10.Parliament

    Discuss the composition and powers of the Rajya Sabha and identify its role as the Second Chamber of the Parliament.

11. Q11.Parliament

    How many sessions are generally held in the Lok Sabha?

    • a)4
    • b)5
    • c)6
    • d)3
12. Q12.Constitutional Bodies

    Who was the chairman of the first Law Commission of independent India?

    • a)Justice V. K. Sundaram
    • b)Justice T. V. Venkatarama Ayyar
    • c)Shri M. C. Setalvad
    • d)Justice J. L. Kapur
13. Q13.Constitution

    If 'One State One Election' is implemented in India, which article of the Indian Constitution would require amendment?

    • a)Article 172
    • b)Article 356
    • c)Article 246
    • d)Article 83
14. Q14.Local Government

    Which state does not have a Panchayat system?

    • a)Mizoram
    • b)Meghalaya
    • c)Kerala
    • d)Nagaland
15. Q15.Elections

    The delimitation of Lok Sabha seats in each state is done by the Delimitation Commission. Until which year has this delimitation been put on hold?

    • a)2025
    • b)2026
    • c)2027
    • d)2024
16. Q16.Judiciary

    The Supreme Court is:

    • a)Protector of human rights
    • b)Final interpreter of the Constitution
    • c)A civil court
    • d)A federal court
17. Q17.Local Government

    What does the state government constitute every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats?

    • a)Finance Committee
    • b)Advisory Committee
    • c)Advisory Council
    • d)Finance Commission
18. Q18.Elections

    How many members were there in the electoral college for the 16th Vice-Presidential election of India in 2022?

    • a)788
    • b)545
    • c)250
    • d)798
19. Q19.Union Executive

    How many times is the President of India eligible for re-election?

    • a)Twice
    • b)Thrice
    • c)Any number of times
    • d)Once
20. Q20.Governor

    Consider the following pairs of Governors of Indian states: 1. Rajasthan - Kalraj Mishra 2. Uttar Pradesh - Anandiben Patel 3. West Bengal - Satya Pal Malik 4. Gujarat - Phagu Chauhan Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

    • a)Only 3 and 4
    • b)Only 3
    • c)Only 1, 3 and 4
    • d)Only 1 and 2
21. Q21.Elections

    Who was the candidate of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) for the 15th Presidential election of India?

    • a)Shatrughan Sinha
    • b)Droupadi Murmu
    • c)Shankar Agrawal
    • d)Yashwant Sinha
    • e)None of the above/More than one of the above