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BPSC 2026 — Polity & Governance Questions with Answers

All 13 Polity & Governance previous-year questions from BPSC 2026, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Health Governance

   Answer the following questions: Discuss the World Health Organization (WHO) concerns over gaps in India's Drug Safety Regulations in the pharmaceutical Sector.

2. Q2.Tribal Governance

   Answer the following questions: Write a note on the role of Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan and Tribal Village Vision 2030 Declaration towards greater decentralisation.

3. Q3.Legislation

   Answer the following questions: The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, has been passed by the Parliament. How can this law promote e-sports and online social games, while also protecting youth and society from fraud and social evils?

4. Q4.International Affairs

   Answer the following questions: Write a note on the increasing surge in anti-immigration rhetoric, protests, and policies worldwide from Western democracies to parts of Asia.

5. Q5.International Relations

   Answer the following questions: Explain the India-Afghanistan relations and the strategic resetting of ties with the visit of the foreign minister of Afghanistan.

6. Q6.International Relations

   (a) Discuss the India-European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), signed on 10 March 2024, which came into effect on 1 October 2025. Also, explain the economic and strategic implications of India-EU relations. [38] OR (b) The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, have been in effect for ten years since their adoption in September 2015. Examine India's progress and challenges in achieving the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals. [38]

7. Q7.Constitutional Amendments

   Write short answer of the following questions: Briefly describe the main features and significance of the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.

8. Q8.Separation of Powers

   Write short answer of the following questions: There has been conflicting debate about Supremacy between Parliament and Judiciary in the light of debate, explain your views.

9. Q9.Fundamental Rights

   Write short answer of the following questions: Explain the concept of 'Writ Jurisdiction' and name any three of the five writs that can be issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to enforce Fundamental Rights.

10. Q10.Judiciary

    Write short answer of the following questions: Define Judicial Review in the context of Indian Constitution. What is its basic purpose?

11. Q11.Federal Institutions

    Write short answer of the following questions: What is the Primary role of the Finance Commission of India? Which article provides for its establishment?

12. Q12.Constitutionalism

    (a) Is there any meeting points between Cultural Nationalism and Constitutional Nationalism. Explain some basic features of cultural understanding under the Indian Constitution. [38] OR (b) "Constitutional Morality is not a natural sentiment but has to be cultivated". In light of this statement, critically analyse the Concept of 'Constitutional Morality' as propounded by the Supreme Court of India. [38]

13. Q13.Basic Structure Doctrine

    (a) Parliament's power to amend the Constitution is limited power and it cannot be enlarged into absolute power. Can Parliament under Article 368 can destroy the Basic Structure of the constitution. When it enjoys absolute majority in Parliament. [38] OR (b) Critically analyze the impact of India's multi-party system on the stability and functions of its federal structure. To what extent have coalition governments strengthened or weakened the cooperative and competitive dimensions of Indian federalism? Explain. [38]