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UPPSC 2024 — Indian Polity & Governance Questions with Answers

All 43 Indian Polity & Governance previous-year questions from UPPSC 2024, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Regionalism in India, Economy, Polity

   How is the growing regionalism in India affecting the economy and polity ? Explain.

2. Q2.Smart Village

   Throw light on the concept of smart village in India and describe the main features of smart village.

3. Q3.Constituent Assembly, Indian Constitution

   Write a short note on the composition of the Constituent Assembly.

4. Q4.Federalism, State Legislatures

   Analyze the statement, “State legislatures are often seen as the voice of the states within India's federal structure.”

5. Q5.Election Commission, Constitutional Bodies, Electoral Reforms

   What are the implications of the revised appointment process of Election Commission for ensuring its independence ?

6. Q6.Indian Constitution, Features of Constitution, Amendment Process

   How does the Indian Constitution compare with other modern constitutions in terms of flexibility and rigidity ?

7. Q7.Finance Commission, Fiscal Federalism, Regional Disparities

   What role can the Finance Commission play in addressing regional disparities in India and what measures has it taken so far ?

8. Q8.Welfare Schemes, Vulnerable Sections, Social Justice

   What challenges is the Government facing in the implementing of welfare schemes for the most vulnerable sections ?

9. Q9.Hunger, Poverty, Social Development, Post-2014 Policies

   What is India's progress on hunger and poverty after 2014 ? Explain.

10. Q10.NITI Aayog, Planning and Development

    Write the role of NITI Aayog in the development of India.

11. Q11.Parliament, Rajya Sabha, Legislative Powers

    What are the special legislative powers of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) ? Discuss.

12. Q12.Judiciary, Independence of Judiciary, Basic Structure Doctrine

    How does the Indian Constitution ensure the independence of the judiciary ? Discuss the importance of the basic structure doctrine.

13. Q13.Public Distribution System (PDS), Poverty Alleviation

    Review the contribution of the public distribution system in poverty alleviation.

14. Q14.Self Help Groups (SHGs), Rural Development

    What is the role of self help groups in rural development ?

15. Q15.Civil Society, Administrative Reforms

    Examine the role of civil society in Indian administrative development.

16. Q16.Digital India Mission, UP Government's Role

    Examine the participation of Uttar Pradesh Government in the “Digital India” national mission.

17. Q17.Polity

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): According to the Constitution of India, the same person cannot function as the Governor of two or more States at the same time. Reason (R): Article 153 of the Indian Constitution states that there shall be a Governor for each State. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
    • b)(A) is false, but (R) is true
    • c)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • d)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
18. Q18.Polity

    Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

    • a)Equality before Law - Guaranteed to both citizens and non-citizens
    • b)Equality of opportunity in public employment - Guaranteed only to Indian citizens
    • c)Creating a new State - Power of Parliament
    • d)Altering the name of a State- Power of a State Legislature
19. Q19.Polity

    Match List-I and List-II and choose the correct answer from the codes given below the lists: List-I A. Consolidated Fund of India B. Finance Commission C. Financial Emergency D. Comptroller and Auditor General of India List-II 1. Article 266 2. Article 360 3. Article 280 4. Article 148 Codes: (a) 3 1 2 4 (b) 4 1 3 2 (c) 1 3 2 4 (d) 1 2 3 4

    • a)3 1 2 4
    • b)4 1 3 2
    • c)1 3 2 4
    • d)1 2 3 4
20. Q20.Polity

    Which of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India? 1. Abolition of untouchability 2. Prohibition of human trafficking and forced labour 3. Prohibition of employment of children in factories and mines 4. Protection of interests of minorities Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) 2 and 3 (b) 3 and 4 (c) 1 and 2 (d) 1 and 4

    • a)2 and 3
    • b)3 and 4
    • c)1 and 2
    • d)1 and 4
21. Q21.Government Schemes

    Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Integrated Rural Development Programme 2. Swarnjayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana 3. National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 4. Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana Codes:

    • a)(a) 1, 2, 3, 4
    • b)(b) 3, 4, 1, 2
    • c)(c) 2, 3, 4, 1
    • d)(d) 4, 3, 1, 2
22. Q22.Polity

    With reference to “National Food Security Act”, which of the following statements are correct? 1. It will cover up to 75% rural and 50% urban population. 2. It has special focus on nutritional support to women and children. 3. It was enforced on July 5, 2010. Codes:

    • a)(a) 2 and 3 are correct.
    • b)(b) 1 and 3 are correct.
    • c)(c) 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
    • d)(d) 1 and 2 are correct.
23. Q23.Polity

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Article 352 of the Indian Constitution deals with the declaration of an emergency. Reason (R): An emergency may take place at any time. Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (b) (A) is false, but (R) is true. (c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.

    • a)(a) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
    • b)(b) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
    • c)(c) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
    • d)(d) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
24. Q24.Governance

    Which of the following statements are correct regarding ICT based e-Governance? 1. e-Governance reduces the transparency of Government. 2. e-Governance reduces the cost of Government. 3. e-Governance increases citizens input into Government. 4. e-Governance increases bureaucratic red tapism. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) 2 and 4
    • b)(b) 2 and 3
    • c)(c) 1, 2 and 3
    • d)(d) 2, 3 and 4
25. Q25.Indian Polity

    The UPSC derives its functions from which of the following sources? 1. The Constitution 2. Parliamentary Laws 3. Executive Rules and Orders 4. Conventions Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) 1 and 2
    • b)(b) 1 and 3
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
26. Q26.Indian Polity

    Which one of the following is correctly matched? Constitutional Body - Constitutional Article

    • a)(a) Election Commission - 165
    • b)(b) National Commission for Scheduled Castes - 148
    • c)(c) Finance Commission - 263
    • d)(d) National Commission for Backward Classes - 340
27. Q27.Indian Polity

    Identify the correct chronological sequence of the following: 1. Shankari Prasad vs. Union of India 2. Sajjan Singh vs. State of Rajasthan 3. Golaknath vs. State of Punjab 4. Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) 1, 4, 3, 2
    • b)(b) 3, 2, 1, 4
    • c)(c) 1, 2, 3, 4
    • d)(d) 3, 4, 2, 1
28. Q28.Indian Polity

    Match the Amendments with their year of implementation: A. 42nd Amendment - 1. 1985 B. 52nd Amendment - 2. 2011 C. 86th Amendment - 3. 1976 D. 96th Amendment - 4. 2002 Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
    • b)(b) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
    • c)(c) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    • d)(d) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
29. Q29.Indian Polity

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I - List-II A. Cooperative Federalism - 1. K.C. Wheare B. Bargaining Federalism - 2. Ivor Jennings C. Quasi Federalism - 3. Morris-Jones D. Federalism with Centralising Tendency - 4. Granville Austin

    • a)(a) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
    • b)(b) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
    • c)(c) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
    • d)(d) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
30. Q30.Polity

    Which one of the following is not a level in the three-tier Panchayati Raj recommended by Balwant Rai Mehta Committee?

    • a)(a) Panchayat Samiti
    • b)(b) Gram Panchayat
    • c)(c) Zilla Panchayat
    • d)(d) Nyaya Panchayat
31. Q31.Polity

    According to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 the Lokpal would be appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendations of a Selection Committee, with the Prime Minister as chairperson and consisting, among others, of the following: 1. Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge nominated by him 2. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha 3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha 4. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) 1, 2 and 3
    • b)(b) 2, 3 and 4
    • c)(c) 1, 2, 3 and 4
    • d)(d) 1, 3 and 4
32. Q32.Indian Polity

    Consider the following statements with reference to Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities : 1. In the Constitution, there is a provision for the post of Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities for every State. 2. A new Article 350 B was added for this by the 9th Constitution Amendment Act. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) Both 1 and 2
33. Q33.Polity

    The Concurrent list of the Indian Constitution includes: 1. Trade and Commerce 2. Adulteration of Goods 3. Succession Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) 1 and 3
    • b)(b) 1, 2 and 3
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) 2 and 3
34. Q34.Polity

    Which Amendment Acts deal with Local Governance Institutions in India?

    • a)(a) 63rd and 64th Amendment Acts
    • b)(b) 86th and 87th Amendment Acts
    • c)(c) 42nd and 43rd Amendment Acts
    • d)(d) 73rd and 74th Amendment Acts
35. Q35.Indian Polity

    Which one of the following is not correctly matched? (a) Article 153 – Office of the Governor (b) Article 154 – Executive Authority of the Governor (c) Article 155 – Removal of the Governor (d) Article 156 – Term of the Governor

    • a)(a) Article 153 – Office of the Governor
    • b)(b) Article 154 – Executive Authority of the Governor
    • c)(c) Article 155 – Removal of the Governor
    • d)(d) Article 156 – Term of the Governor
36. Q36.Indian Polity

    Which of the following is/are stated in the Constitution of India? 1. The President shall not be a member of either of the Houses of the Parliament. 2. The Parliament shall consist of the President and both Houses. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) Both 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Only 2
    • c)(c) Neither 1 nor 2
    • d)(d) Only 1
37. Q37.Indian Polity

    Consider the following statements: An Amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated by the: 1. Lok Sabha 2. Rajya Sabha 3. State Legislatures 4. President of India Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • a)(a) 1, 2 and 3
    • b)(b) 1 and 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) 2, 3 and 4
38. Q38.Indian Polity

    Which of the following are the functions of the Election Commissioner of India? 1. Conduct of elections for the posts of the Speaker and the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. Conduct of elections of the Municipal Corporations and Municipalities. 3. Deciding on all doubts and disputes arising out of the above elections.

    • a)(a) 1, 2 and 3
    • b)(b) 1 and 2
    • c)(c) Only 1
    • d)(d) 2, 3 and 4
39. Q39.Polity

    Which one of the following is not correctly matched?

    • a)(a) G.V.K. Rao Committee – Planning at the Block Level
    • b)(b) Dantwala Committee – Rural Credit
    • c)(c) Santhanam Committee – Panchayati Raj Finances
    • d)(d) Ashok Mehta Committee – Panchayati Raj Institutions
40. Q40.Indian Polity/Government Schemes

    Consider the following events and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from the earliest to the last activity: 1. Pradhan Mantri Gramodaya Yojana 2. Rural Employment Generation Programme 3. Prime Minister Rozgar Yojana 4. Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

    • a)(a) 2, 3, 4, 1
    • b)(b) 4, 2, 1, 3
    • c)(c) 1, 2, 3, 4
    • d)(d) 3, 2, 1, 4
41. Q41.Government Schemes

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: List-I List-II (Yojana Name) (Date of launch) A. Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin 1. May, 2016 B. Jal Jeevan Mission 2. October, 2014 C. Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin 3. August, 2019 D. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana 4. November, 2016 Codes: A B C D

    • a)(a) 2 3 1 4
    • b)(b) 4 3 2 1
    • c)(c) 1 2 3 4
    • d)(d) 3 4 1 2
42. Q42.Government Schemes

    Arrange the following schemes launched by the Government of India in chronological order and choose the correct answer from the codes given below: 1. Swachh Bharat Mission 2. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana 3. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 4. Pradhan Mantri Mahila Shakti Kendra Scheme Codes:

    • a)(a) 2, 1, 4, 3
    • b)(b) 4, 2, 1, 3
    • c)(c) 1, 2, 3, 4
    • d)(d) 3, 1, 2, 4
43. Q43.Polity

    Which of the following freedoms is not guaranteed by the Indian Constitution under Article 19?

    • a)Freedom to assemble peacefully and without arms
    • b)Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property
    • c)Freedom to move freely throughout the country
    • d)Freedom to practise any trade or profession