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HPSC 2023 — Indian Polity & Governance Questions with Answers

All 14 Indian Polity & Governance previous-year questions from HPSC 2023, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Government Schemes

   Agnipath scheme is a recruitment scheme for youth to serve in the armed forces. Which of the following holds true for “Agniveers”, the youth selected under the scheme ? 1. Agniveers will be given an attractive customized monthly package alongwith risk & hardship allowances as applicable in the three services. 2. On completion of their engagement period of five years, they will be paid one time non contributory Seva Nidhi Package. 3. Seva Nidhi Package is exempt from income tax. 4. Agniveers will be provided non contributory Life Insurance Cover of Rs. 24 lakh for their duration of their engagement period in the Indian Armed Forces. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)2 and 3 only
   • c)1 and 3 only
   • d)3 and 4 only
   • e)Question not attempted
2. Q2.Electoral System

   Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs) and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) are being used by the Election Commission of India to conduct Elections to the Parliamentary & Assembly Constituencies. Now consider the following statements : 1. EVMs were first used on pilot basis in Thrissur Assembly Constituency of Kerala. 2. EVMs are manufactured by Electronics Corporation of India Limited and Bharat Electronics Limited. 3. VVPATs were used first in by-elections for Khonsa Assembly Constituency of Arunachal Pradesh. 4. VVPAT is an additional unit attached to the EVM, which prints a slip of paper that carries only the serial number and symbol of the candidate voted. Which of the statements given above is/are not true?

   • a)1 and 2 only
   • b)3 and 4 only
   • c)1, 3 and 4 only
   • d)1, 2 and 4 only
   • e)Question not attempted
3. Q3.Government Schemes

   Match the following: (i) Yukti-Yogya Kalakriti ki Takneek (ii) SAKSHAM (iii) Ishan Uday (iv) Pragati (a) A scheme of AICTE, aimed at providing assistance for advancement of girls participation in technical education. (b) Aims at skill development and upgradation of design and technologies enhancing the economic prospects of those engaged in traditional crafts and arts as a means of livelihood. (c) Scholarship scheme for differently abled person. (d) Special scholarship scheme for students of north-east region

   • a)(i)-(a), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(c), (iv)-(d)
   • b)(i)-(b), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(a)
   • c)(i)-(c), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(a)
   • d)(i)-(d), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(c)
   • e)Question not attempted
4. Q4.Fundamental Rights

   Consider the following statements under Article 18 of the Indian Constitution: 1. Any Citizen of India can take any title from any foreign state. 2. In Balaji Raghavan v/s Indian Federation, 1996, the Supreme Court has announced that 'Padma- Vibhushan', 'Padma- Bhushan' and 'Padamshree' is a title but these awards violate "right to equality". 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
   • e)Question not attempted
5. Q5.Directive Principles of State Policy

   With reference to Directive Principles of State Policy consider the following statements: 1. The Directive Principles of State Policy of Indian Constitution have been clearly divided into three parts i.e. Socialist, Gandhian and Liberal. 2. Directive principles of State Policy related to co-operative society (under Article 43) of Indian Constitution is taken from Nehru's objective resolution of 1946. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2
   • e)Question not attempted
6. Q6.Making of Constitution

   Consider the following pairs: Committee of the Constituent Assembly 1. Language Committee 2. Union Power Committee 3. Minority Committee 4. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee 5. Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights Chairperson Jawaharlal Nehru Moturi Satyanarayana H. C. Mookharjee J. B. Kripalani Vallabhbhai Patel How many pairs given above are correctly matched?

   • a)Only 1 pair
   • b)Only two pairs
   • c)Only three pairs
   • d)All five pairs
   • e)Question not attempted
7. Q7.Fundamental Rights

   Consider the following statements regarding the Bill of rights : 1. The “Motilal Nehru Committee” presented a bill of rights in 1930. 2. A Bill of rights prohibits government from thus acting against the rights of the individual and ensure a remedy in case there is a violation of these rights. 3. Government cannot put reasonable restrictions on the exercise of our fundamental rights. Which of the statements given above is/are incorrect ?

   • a)Only 1 and 2
   • b)Only 2 and 3
   • c)Only 1, 2 and 3
   • d)Only 1 and 3
   • e)Question not attempted
8. Q8.Indian Federalism

   Given below are two statements : One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R : Assertion A : Federalism in India is in recent years moving from cooperative to bargaining federal system. Reason R : Residuary powers of legislation are lying with the centre. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

   • a)Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
   • b)Both A and R are correct and R is NOT correct explanation of A.
   • c)A is correct but R is not correct.
   • d)A is not correct but R is correct.
   • e)Question not attempted
9. Q9.Schedules of Constitution

   Match List - I with List - II : List - I (Schedule): 1. First 2. Second 3. Third 4. Fourth 5. Fifth List - II (Provision/Subject): a. The state and the union territory b. Oath c. Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha d. Administration and Control of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes e. Provision as to the emoluments of the President, Judges and Comptroller and Auditor General of India Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

   • a)1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d, 5-e
   • b)1-b, 2-c, 3-d, 4-e, 5-a
   • c)1-a, 2-e, 3-b, 4-c, 5-d
   • d)1-c, 2-d, 3-a, 4-b, 5-e
   • e)Question not attempted
10. Q10.Political Thinkers

    Match List - I with List - II : List - I: a. S Khilnani b. Rajni Kothari c. R. Guha d. Atul Kohli List - II: I. The idea of India II. Democracy and Discontent III. India After Gandhi IV. State against Democracy Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

    • a)a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
    • b)a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
    • c)a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV
    • d)a-I, b-IV, c-III, d-II
    • e)Question not attempted
11. Q11.Local Self-Government

    Match List - I with List - II : List - I (Articles) a. 243 (K) b. 243 (I) c. 243 Z (D) d. 243 Z (E) List - II (Provisions) I. State Finance Commission II. State Election Commission III. Committee for District Planning IV. Committee For Metropolitan Planning Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

    • a)a-I, b-II, c-III, d-IV
    • b)a-IV, b-III, c-II, d-I
    • c)a-III, b-II, c-I, d-IV
    • d)a-II, b-I, c-III, d-IV
    • e)Question not attempted
12. Q12.Civil Laws

    A Uniform Civil Code in India is a necessity for empowering women. Discuss.

13. Q13.Fundamental Duties and Rights

    Fundamental Duties supplement Fundamental Rights. Discuss.

14. Q14.Education Policy

    Do you think that the quality of higher education will be impacted by the entry of foreign educational institutions in our country? Give reasons in support of your answer.