MPPSC 2013 — Polity Questions with Answers
All 17 Polity previous-year questions from MPPSC 2013, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.
Practice Polity as a timed test →- Q1.Parliament — Money Bills
What will follow if the Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
- a)The Lok Sabha may either accept or reject the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha and proceed with the Bill.
- b)The Lok Sabha cannot proceed further with the Bill.
- c)The Lok Sabha may return the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.
- d)The President may call a joint sitting to pass the Bill.
Explanation: A Money Bill can only originate in the Lok Sabha; the Rajya Sabha may merely recommend changes within 14 days, which the Lok Sabha is free to accept or reject, so the Lok Sabha proceeds regardless.
- Q2.Governor
Which one of the following statements is correct?
- a)In India, a single person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more states at the same time.
- b)In India, the judges of the High Court of a state are appointed by the Governor of the state, just as the judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.
- c)There is no procedure laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his post.
- d)In a Union Territory with a legislative system, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the basis of majority support.
Explanation: The Constitution prescribes no procedure for removing a Governor, who holds office during the President's pleasure; the same person can be appointed Governor of more than one State.
- Q3.Amendment of the Constitution
Consider the following statements about amending the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)1 only
- b)2 only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation: A Constitutional amendment can begin in either House, and ratification by States is needed only for certain entrenched provisions, not all States, so both statements are wrong.
- Q4.Attorney General
Consider the following statements: The Attorney General of India can — Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)1 only
- b)2 and 4
- c)1, 2 and 3
- d)1 and 3 only
Explanation: The Attorney General may speak and take part in House proceedings and committees but has no right to vote, making statements 1 and 3 correct.
- Q5.Non-Constitutional Bodies
Which of the following bodies is/are not mentioned in the Indian Constitution? Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- a)1 and 2 only
- b)2 only
- c)1 and 3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The National Development Council, Planning Commission and Zonal Councils are all extra-constitutional bodies not named in the Constitution.
- Q6.Parliament — Legislative Powers
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties
- a)With the consent of all states
- b)With the consent of the majority of states
- c)With the consent of the concerned states
- d)Without the consent of any state
Explanation: Under Article 253, Parliament can legislate for the whole or any part of India to implement international treaties without any State's consent.
- Q7.Local Government — PESA
The Government enacted the Panchayat Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in 1996. Which one of the following is not identified as its objective?
- a)To provide self-governance
- b)To recognize traditional rights
- c)To create autonomous regions in tribal areas
- d)To free tribal people from exploitation
Explanation: PESA aims at tribal self-governance and protection of traditional rights, but it does not seek to create autonomous regions.
- Q8.Forest Rights Act
Under the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, who shall be the authority to initiate the process for determining the nature and extent of individual or community forest rights or both?
- a)State Forest Department
- b)District Collector/Deputy Commissioner
- c)Tehsildar/Block Development Officer/Mandal Revenue Officer
- d)Gram Sabha
Explanation: Under the Forest Rights Act 2006, the Gram Sabha initiates the process of determining the nature and extent of forest rights.
- Q9.Preamble & DPSP
'Economic Justice' as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution has been provided in
- a)Preamble and Fundamental Rights
- b)Preamble and Directive Principles of State Policy
- c)Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy
- d)None of the above
Explanation: Economic justice is reflected in the Preamble and elaborated through the Directive Principles of State Policy.
- Q10.DPSP
According to the Constitution of India, which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?
- a)Fundamental Rights
- b)Fundamental Duties
- c)Directive Principles of State Policy
- d)Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties
Explanation: The Directive Principles of State Policy are declared fundamental in the governance of the country.
- Q11.Parliamentary Committees
Consider the following statements about the Parliamentary Committee on Public Accounts. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)1 only
- b)2 and 3 only
- c)3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: The Public Accounts Committee audits government finance accounts and examines the CAG's report; the membership-cap figure given is incorrect.
- Q12.Parliamentary System
In the context of India, which of the following principles is/are implied institutionally in the parliamentary government? Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- a)1 and 2 only
- b)3 only
- c)2 and 3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: In India's parliamentary system, ministers are drawn from Parliament and remain in office only while enjoying the Lok Sabha's confidence; the Cabinet is headed by the PM, not the Head of State.
- Q13.Union Executive
Consider the following statements about the Council of Ministers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)1 only
- b)2 and 3 only
- c)1 and 3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Union Ministers hold office during the President's pleasure and the PM communicates legislative proposals to the President; the Council is responsible to the Lok Sabha, not the whole Parliament.
- Q14.Planning Bodies
Consider the following statements about planning bodies. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)1 only
- b)2 and 3 only
- c)1 and 3 only
- d)1, 2 and 3
Explanation: Economic and social planning is in the Concurrent List and the Constitution tasks Panchayats with development plans; the NDC is not an organ of the Planning Commission.
- Q15.Rajya Sabha & Vice President
Consider the following statements about the Rajya Sabha and Vice President's election. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)1 only
- b)2 only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation: The Vice President (Rajya Sabha Chairman) is not a member of the House, but nominated members can vote in the Vice President's election, so only statement 2 is correct.
- Q16.Statutory Bodies — NALSA
With reference to the National Legal Services Authority, consider the following statements. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- a)1 only
- b)2 only
- c)Both 1 and 2
- d)Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation: NALSA both provides free legal services to weaker sections and issues guidelines to State Legal Services Authorities, so both statements are correct.
- Q17.Planning Bodies — NDC
Who among the following constitute the National Development Council? Select the correct answer using the codes given below.
- a)1, 2 and 3 only
- b)1, 3 and 4 only
- c)2 and 4 only
- d)1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: The NDC comprises the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Ministers and the Chief Ministers of States, but not the Finance Commission Chairman.
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