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HPSC 2021 — Indian Polity & Governance Questions with Answers

All 16 Indian Polity & Governance previous-year questions from HPSC 2021, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Parliamentary Committees

   Consider the following statements about Public Accounts Committee in India: 1. Public Accounts Committee was founded in 1921. 2. The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee by convention belongs to the main opposition party. 3. The tenure of its Chairman and Members is two years. Which of the above statement is/are correct?

   • a)1 and 3 only
   • b)1, 2, 3 only
   • c)1 and 2 only
   • d)2 only
2. Q2.Anti-Defection Law

   Consider the following statements regarding anti-defection law: 1. The anti-defection law was enacted during Indira Gandhi Government in 1984. 2. It is placed under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. 3. The anti-defection law was further strengthened by the 93rd amendment in 2003. 4. The law mandates the chairman or the speaker of the respective legislative house to decide on disqualification arising out of defection. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

   • a)1, 2 and 4 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)All 1, 2, 3, and 4
   • d)2 and 4 only
3. Q3.Panchayati Raj

   Which one of the following committees on Panchayati Raj suggested constitutional amendment to ensure Panchayati Raj institutions?

   • a)Hanumantha Rao Committee (1983)
   • b)L. M. Singhvi Committee (1986)
   • c)G. V. K. Rao Committee (1985)
   • d)P. K. Thungan Committee (1989)
4. Q4.Constitutional Bodies

   Consider the following statements regarding Election Commission of India. 1. The Election Commission of India is a five member body. 2. The Election Commission decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. 3. The Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognized political parties. 4. The Election Commission of India provides election symbols for newly registered parties. Which of the statements given above is/are not correct?

   • a)1 and 3 only
   • b)2 and 4 only
   • c)1 only
   • d)1, 2 and 3 only
5. Q5.Citizenship

   54. With reference to the latest notification in March 2021 on Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme, consider the following statements: 1. OCI can purchase agricultural land

6. Q6.Indian Parliament

   93. Assertion (A): Financial bills can be introduced only in the Lower House (Lok Sabha) Reason (R): Lower House (Lok Sabha) is directly elected by the people.

   • a)Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
   • b)Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
   • c)A is true but R is false
   • d)A is false but R is true
7. Q7.Fundamental Duties

   94. The notion of upholding and protecting the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India is contained in:

   • a)Preamble
   • b)Directive Principles of State Policy
   • c)Fundamental Duties
   • d)Fundamental Rights
8. Q8.Preamble of Constitution

   95. The terms, Liberty, Equality and Fraternity used in the Preamble of the Constitution of India are inspired from which revolution?

   • a)Russian Revolution
   • b)Chinese Revolution
   • c)French Revolution
   • d)American War of Independence
9. Q9.The Union and its Territory

   96. What is the name of our country as given by the Constitution of India?

   • a)Hindustan that is Bharatavarsha
   • b)India that is Hindustan
   • c)India that is Bharat
   • d)Bharat Desh that is India
10. Q10.Directive Principles of State Policy

    97. In which part of the Constitution of India is mentioned the promotion of international peace and security?

    • a)Preamble to the Constitution
    • b)Directive Principles of State Policy
    • c)Fundamental Duties
    • d)Ninth Schedule
11. Q11.Administrative Accountability

    Grievance redressal mechanisms have played a vital role in improving administrative accountability. Justify your argument, citing specific examples.

12. Q12.Judiciary

    Discuss the role of Public Interest Litigation in expanding the civic-political rights of citizens.

13. Q13.Local Self-Government

    Critically analyse the efficacy of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts as the third tier of Government. Support with examples from different States.

14. Q14.Disaster and Health Management

    Describe the steps taken by the Government of India to face the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Add a brief note on the issues and challenges involved in tackling the situation.

15. Q15.Parliament

    The parliamentary system of executive vests many powers in the legislature for controlling the executive. Elucidate, also why it is so necessary to control the executive.

16. Q16.Federalism

    The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.