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UPPSC 2016 — Polity Questions with Answers

All 6 Polity previous-year questions from UPPSC 2016, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Parliament

   Which of the following statements is/are correct?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2

   Explanation: A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha does NOT lapse on prorogation (only on dissolution); so statement 1 is wrong. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha that has not been passed by the Lok Sabha does not lapse on Lok Sabha dissolution, so statement 2 is correct. Hence only 2 is correct.

2. Q2.State Government

   Consider the following statements:

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2

   Explanation: The Chief Secretary is appointed by the Chief Minister (not the Governor), so 1 is wrong, and the post has no fixed tenure, so 2 is wrong. Hence neither is correct.

3. Q3.Food Safety

   With reference to pre-packaged items in India, it is mandatory for the manufacturer to put which of the following information on the main label, as per the Food Safety and Standards (Packaging and Labelling) Regulations, 2011?

   • a)1, 2 and 3
   • b)2, 3 and 4
   • c)1, 2 and 4
   • d)1 and 4 only

   Explanation: Mandatory main-label information includes the list of ingredients with additives (1), nutrition information (2) and veg/non-veg declaration (4). Medical recommendations on allergies (3) are not mandatory. Hence 1, 2 and 4.

4. Q4.Judiciary

   With reference to the 'Gram Nyayalaya Act', which of the following statements is/are correct?

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2

   Explanation: Gram Nyayalayas can hear both civil and criminal cases, so 1 is wrong. The Act does allow local social activists to act as mediators/conciliators (2 correct). Hence only 2.

5. Q5.Local Government

   Consider the following statements:

   • a)1 only
   • b)2 only
   • c)Both 1 and 2
   • d)Neither 1 nor 2

   Explanation: The minimum age to be a Panchayat member is 21 years (not 25), so 1 is wrong. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution serves only the remainder of the term (2 correct). Hence only 2.

6. Q6.Centre-State Relations

   The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the

   • a)India should be granted complete independence
   • b)India should be divided into two parts before granting independence
   • c)India should be made a republic on the condition that it would join the Commonwealth
   • d)India should be given Dominion Status

   Explanation: Under Article 249, the Rajya Sabha may, by a resolution supported by two-thirds of members present and voting, empower Parliament to legislate on a State List subject in the national interest. Hence option (d).