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BPSC 2023 — Polity & Governance Questions with Answers

All 10 Polity & Governance previous-year questions from BPSC 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Constitution — Fundamental Rights

   The phrase 'equality before law' used in Article 14 of the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from the Constitution of

   • a)Britain
   • b)USA
   • c)France
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
2. Q2.Making of the Constitution

   What was the duration in the making of the Indian Constitution?

   • a)1 year 10 months and 12 days
   • b)2 years 10 months and 5 days
   • c)2 years 11 months and 18 days
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
3. Q3.State Executive

   The Council of Ministers in a State is collectively responsible to

   • a)the Chief Minister
   • b)the Governor
   • c)the Legislative Assembly
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
4. Q4.Local Self-Government

   Consider the following statements: In the post-73rd Amendment era, there has to be decentralization of 1. decision-making powers 2. system as a whole 3. judicial powers 4. administrative powers. Which of the above statements are correct?

   • a)1, 2 and 3 only
   • b)1, 2 and 4 only
   • c)2, 3 and 4 only
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
5. Q5.Union Legislature

   The representation in the Rajya Sabha includes

   • a)members directly elected by citizens
   • b)members indirectly elected by citizens through their representatives
   • c)members nominated by the President of India
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
6. Q6.Judiciary

   Which of the following is concerned with the Supreme Court of India?

   • a)Appellate jurisdiction
   • b)Original jurisdiction
   • c)Collegium system
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
7. Q7.Local Self-Government

   The minimum age for contesting elections to the Panchayati Raj Institutions should be how many years according to the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act?

   • a)21 years
   • b)25 years
   • c)18 years
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
8. Q8.Consumer Protection

   With reference to the Consumer Disputes Redressal at the district level in India, which one of the following statements is not correct?

   • a)The State Government can establish more than one District Forum in a district if it deems fit.
   • b)One of the members of the District Forum shall be a woman.
   • c)The District Forum entertains the complaints where the value of goods or services does not exceed rupees fifty lakhs.
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
9. Q9.Local Self-Government

   At what level does a Panchayat Samiti operate a Panchayati Raj structure?

   • a)District level
   • b)Gram Panchayat level
   • c)Block-level body
   • d)More than one of the above
   • e)None of the above
10. Q10.Rural Development

    Which one of the following was established as the first programme of community development?

    • a)National Extension Service
    • b)Integrated Rural Development Programme
    • c)Cooperation Movement
    • d)More than one of the above
    • e)None of the above