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UPPSC 2024 — Polity Questions with Answers

All 23 Polity 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.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.
2. Q2.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
3. Q3.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
4. Q4.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
5. Q5.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.
6. Q6.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.
7. Q7.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
8. Q8.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
9. Q9.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
10. Q10.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
11. Q11.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
12. Q12.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
13. Q13.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
14. Q14.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
15. Q15.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
16. Q16.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
17. Q17.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
18. Q18.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
19. Q19.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
20. Q20.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
21. Q21.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
22. Q22.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
23. Q23.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