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All 40 Polity previous-year questions from UPPSC 2025, each with the correct answer and a full explanation. Practise them as a free, timed mock test with instant scoring.

1. Q1.Polity

   Which of the following languages is/are NOT included in the Eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution? 1. Nepali 2. Dogri 3. Bodo 4. Bhojpuri Select the correct answer from the code given below:

   • a)(a) 1 and 2
   • b)(b) Only 4
   • c)(c) 3 and 4
   • d)(d) Only 1
2. Q2.Polity

   Consider the tenure of the following Presidents of India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from earliest to the last. 1. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 2. K.R. Narayanan. 3. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam 4. R. Venkataraman Select the correct answer from the code given below:

   • a)(a) 1, 4, 2, 3
   • b)(b) 4, 1, 3, 2
   • c)(c) 4, 1, 2, 3.
   • d)(d) 1, 4, 3, 2
3. Q3.Polity

   11. With reference to creation of new All India Service, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. In the national interest, the Rajya. Sabha can pass a resolution for creation of new All India Service. 2. The resolution for creation of new All India Service must be passed by the Rajya Sabha by two-third majority of the total members of the house. Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:

   • a)(a) Only 2
   • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)(c) Both 1 and 2
   • d)(d) Only 1
4. Q4.Polity

   Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Schedule) A. 7th Schedule B. 8th Schedule C. 9th Schedule D. 10th Schedule List - II (Subject) 1. Languages 2. Disqualification on ground of defection 3. Union, State and Concurrent lists 4. Validation of certain Acts/Regulations

   • a)(a) A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
   • b)(b) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
   • c)(c) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
   • d)(d) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
5. Q5.Polity

   In the context of the 'Vice-President of India', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. 2. The Vice-President is a member of the Rajya Sabha. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:

   • a)(a) 1 and 2 both
   • b)(b) neither 1 nor 2
   • c)(c) only 2
   • d)(d) only 1
6. Q6.Polity

   Consider the following Election Reforms in India and arrange them in correct chronological order starting from earliest to the last. 1. Voters photo identity card 2. Electronic voting machine 3. Voter verifiable paper audit trail 4. NOTA Select the correct answer from the code given below:

   • a)Code: (a) 2, 1, 3, 4
   • b)Code: (b) 1, 2, 4, 3
   • c)Code: (c) 1, 2, 3, 4
   • d)Code: (d) 2, 1, 4, 3
7. Q7.Polity / Current Affairs

   129. Which of the following Programmes/Schemes is/ are NOT included in meeting the objectives of National Education Policy 2020? 1. ULLAS 2. DIKSHA 3. Bharat Nirman Programme Select the correct answer from the code given below:

   • a)(a) 1 and 2
   • b)(b) Only 3
   • c)(c) 1 and 3
   • d)(d) Only 1
8. Q8.Polity / Important Days

   Which of the following pairs is/are not correctly matched? 1. National Voters' Day (India) - 25 January 2. Constitution Day (India) - 27 January 3. Human Rights Day (World) - 29 January Select the correct answer from the code given below:

   • a)(a) 1 and 2
   • b)(b) Only 3
   • c)(c) 2 and 3
   • d)(d) Only 1
9. Q9.Polity

   With reference to the Joint Sitting of Parliament', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Article 109 of the Constitution of India provides for the Joint Sitting of Parliament. 2. A Joint Sitting of Parliament may be called to pass a Constitution Amendment Bill. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

   • a)Both 1 and 2
   • b)Neither 1 nor 2
   • c)Only 2
   • d)Only 1
10. Q10.Polity

    Below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Directive Principles are important guiding principles for economic, social and political functions in a modern democratic state. Reason (R): The establishment of economic and social democracy is the fundamental objective of the Directive Principles. Choose the correct answer from the code 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)(A) is true, but (R) is false.
    • d)Both (A) and (R) are true, and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
11. Q11.Polity

    Match List - I with List - II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List - I (State) List - II (Number of seats in Rajya Sabha) A. Maharashtra 1. 16 B. Karnataka 2. 18 C. Bihar 3. 19 D. Tamil Nadu 4. 12

    • a)A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
    • b)A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
    • c)A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
    • d)A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
12. Q12.Polity

    Which of the following pairs of Part of Indian Constitution and its subject is/are NOT correctly matched? 1. Part IV A - Fundamental Duties 2. Part VI - The States 3. Part XI - The Municipalities Select the correct answer from the code given below:

    • a)(a) 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Only 3.
    • c)(c) 2 and 3
    • d)(d) Only 1
13. Q13.Polity

    Consider the formation of the following states of India and arrange them in correct chronological order from earliest to latest. 1. Punjab 2. Arunachal Pradesh 3. Nagaland 4. Sikkim Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    • a)(a) 3, 2, 4, 1
    • b)(b) 3, 4, 1, 2
    • c)(c) 3, 1, 4, 2
    • d)(d) 2, 3, 4, 1
14. Q14.Polity

    With reference to Municipalities, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The eligible age to be a member of municipality is 25 years. 2. One-third of the total number of seats to be filled by direct election in the municipalities is reserved for women. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) Both 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 2
    • d)(d) Only 1
15. Q15.Polity

    With reference to Public Accounts Committee, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Public Accounts Committee submits its report to the Lok Sabha. 2. Public Accounts Committee consists of 15 members from Rajya Sabha. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) Both 1 and 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Only 2
    • d)(d) Only 1
16. Q16.Polity

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): Public Interest Litigation in India is essential for the rule of law. Reason (R): Public Interest Litigation provides effective access of Justice to socially and economically weaker sections. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • 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) (A) is true, but (R) is false
    • d)(d) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
17. Q17.Polity

    Two statements are given below, one of which is labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): India has a parliamentary system of government. Reason (R): In India, the executive is responsible to the legislature. Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

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

    Which among the following words were inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Constitution Amendment? 1. Socialist 2. Secular 3. Sovereign 4. Republic Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:

    • a)(a) 1 and 3
    • b)(b) 3 and 4
    • c)(c) 2 and 3
    • d)(d) 1 and 2
19. Q19.Polity

    Match List - I with List II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Finance Commission) List-II (Chairman) A. Eleventh 1. Dr. C. Rangarajan B. Twelfth 2. Dr. Y. V. Reddy C. Thirteenth 3. Prof. A. M. Khusro D. Fourteenth 4. Dr. Vijay L. Kelkar Code: A B C D (a) 3 1 4 2 (b) 2 3 4 1 (c) 3 2 1 4 (d) 1 3 2 4

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

    Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List - I (Lok Sabha) List - II (Lok Sabha Speaker) A. 11th Lok Sabha 1. Om Birla B. 12th Lok Sabha 2. P. A. Sangma C. 14th Lok Sabha 3. Somnath Chatterjee D. 17th Lok Sabha 4. G.M.C. Balyogi Code: A B C D (a) 2 4 3 1 (b) 4 2 3 1 (c) 3 2 4 1 (d) 2 3 4 1

    • a)(a) 2 4 3 1
    • b)(b) 4 2 3 1
    • c)(c) 3 2 4 1
    • d)(d) 2 3 4 1
21. Q21.Polity

    Who among the following were the members of the Fazal Ali Commission? 1. K. T. Shah 2. K. M. Panikkar 3. P. Sitaramaiah 4. H. N. Kunjaru Select the correct answer from the code given below:

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

    Match List - I with List II and choose the correct answer using the code given below the lists. List-I (Committees of Constituent Assembly) A. Union Constitution Committee B. Rules of Procedure Committee C. Drafting Committee D. Fundamental Rights Sub-committee List - II (Chairman of Committees) 1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad 2. J. B. Kripalani 3. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar 4. Jawaharlal Nehru Code:

    • a)(a) 2 1 3 4
    • b)(b) 1 4 3 2
    • c)(c) 4 1 3 2
    • d)(d) 1 2 3 4
23. Q23.Polity

    With reference to Panchayati Raj Institutions in India which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Tenure of Panchayati Raj Institutions shall be of 5 years. 2. In Panchayati Raj Institutions, out of the seats reserved, 1/4 of the seats shall be reserved for women belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. Select the correct answer from the code given below:

    • a)(a) Only 2
    • b)(b) Neither 1 nor 2
    • c)(c) Both 1 and 2
    • d)(d) Only 1
24. Q24.Polity

    Which of the following is/are a Financial Committee of Parliament in India? 1. Public Accounts Committee 2. Estimate Committee 3. Committee on Public Undertakings Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code: (a) Only 1 and 2

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

    Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). Assertion (A): The concept of National Integration involves political, economic, social, cultural and psychological dimensions and inter-relation between them. Reason (R): The National Integration Council was constituted in 1961 on the principle of 'Unity in Diversity'. Select the correct answer from the code 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)(A) is true, but (R) is false
    • d)Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
26. Q26.Government

    With reference to the Government of India, consider the following information : In how many of the above rows is the information correctly matched?

    • a)Only one
    • b)Only two
    • c)All the three
    • d)None
27. Q27.Executive

    With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements : I. An Ordinance can amend any Central Act. II. An Ordinance can abridge a Fundamental Right. III. An Ordinance can come into effect from a back date. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    • a)I and II only
    • b)II and III only
    • c)I and III only
    • d)I, II and III
28. Q28.Constitutional Bodies

    With reference to India, consider the following : I. The Inter-State Council II. The National Security Council III. Zonal Councils How many of the above are Constitutional bodies?

    • a)Only one
    • b)Only two
    • c)All the three
    • d)None
29. Q29.Governor

    Consider the following statements : I. The Constitution of India explicitly mentions that in certain spheres the Governor of a State acts in his/her own discretion. II. The President of India can, of his/her own, reserve a bill passed by a State Legislature for his/her consideration without it being forwarded by the Governor of the State concerned. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • a)I only
    • b)II only
    • c)Both I and II
    • d)Neither I nor II
30. Q30.Directive Principles

    Consider the following pairs : Provision in the Constitution of India Stated under I. Separation of Judiciary from the Executive in the public services of the State : The Directive Principles of the State Policy II. Valuing and preserving of the rich heritage of our composite culture : The Fundamental Duties III. Prohibition of employment of children below the age of 14 years in factories : The Fundamental Rights How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    • a)Only one
    • b)Only two
    • c)All the three
    • d)None
31. Q31.Constitution

    Consider the following statements: With reference to the Constitution of India, if an area in a State is declared as Scheduled Area under the Fifth Schedule I. the State Government loses its executive power in such areas and a local body assumes total administration of such areas. II. the Union Government can take over the total administration of such areas under certain circumstances on the recommendations of the Governor. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • a)I only
    • b)II only
    • c)Both I and II
    • d)Neither I nor II
32. Q32.Governance

    With reference to India, consider the following pairs: Organization : Union Ministry I. The National Automotive Board : Ministry of Commerce and Industry II. The Coir Board : Ministry of Heavy Industries III. The National Centre for Trade Information : Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

    • a)Only one
    • b)Only two
    • c)All the three
    • d)None
33. Q33.Governor

    With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements : I. The Governor of a State is not answerable to any court for the exercise and performance of the powers and duties of his/her office. II. No criminal proceedings shall be instituted or continued against the Governor during his/her term of office. III. Members of a State Legislature are not liable to any proceedings in any court in respect of anything said within the House. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    • a)I and II
    • b)II and III
    • c)I and III
    • d)I, II and III
34. Q34.Government Schemes

    Consider the following statements about 'PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana' : I. It targets installation of one crore solar rooftop panels in the residential sector. II. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to impart training on installation, operation, mainte-nance and repairs of solar rooftop systems at grassroots levels. III. It aims to create more than three lakhs skilled manpower through fresh skilling, and up-skilling, under scheme component of capacity building. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    • a)I and II only
    • b)I and III only
    • c)II and III only
    • d)I, II and III
35. Q35.Executive

    Consider the following statements with regard to pardoning power of the President of India: I. The exercise of this power by the President can be subjected to limited judicial review. II. The President can exercise this power without the advice of the Central Government. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • a)I only
    • b)II only
    • c)Both I and II
    • d)Neither I nor II
36. Q36.Parliament

    Consider the following statements: I. On the dissolution of the House of the People, the Speaker shall not vacate his/her office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution. II. According to the provisions of the Constitution of India, a Member of the House of the People on being elected as Speaker shall resign from his/her political party immediately. III. The Speaker of the House of the People may be removed from his/her office by a resolution of the House of the People passed by a majority of all the then Members of the House, provided that no resolution shall be moved unless at least fourteen days' notice has been given of the intention to move the resolution. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    • a)I and II only
    • b)II and III only
    • c)I and III only
    • d)I, II and III
37. Q37.Parliament

    Consider the following statements: I. If any question arises as to whether a Member of the House of the People has become subject to disqualification under the 10th Schedule, the President's decision in accordance with the opinion of the Council of Union Ministers shall be final. II. There is no mention of the word 'political party' in the Constitution of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • a)I only
    • b)II only
    • c)Both I and II
    • d)Neither I nor II
38. Q38.Federalism

    Consider the following statements: Statement I: In India, State Governments have no power for making rules for grant of concessions in respect of extraction of minor minerals even though such minerals are located in their territories. Statement II: In India, the Central Government has the power to notify minor minerals under the relevant law. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

    • a)Statement I and Statement II are correct and Statement II explains Statement I
    • b)Statement I and Statement II are correct but Statement II does not explain Statement I
    • c)Statement I is correct but Statement II is not correct
    • d)Statement I is not correct but Statement II is correct
39. Q39.Local Government

    Consider the following statements: I. Panchayats at the intermediate level exist in all States. II. To be eligible to be a Member of a Panchayat at the intermediate level, a person should attain the age of thirty years. III. The Chief Minister of a State constitutes a commission to review the financial position of Panchayats at the intermediate level and to make recommendations regarding the distribution of net proceeds of taxes and duties, leviable by the State, between the State and Panchayats at the intermediate level. Which of the statements given above are not correct?

    • a)I and II only
    • b)II and III only
    • c)I and III only
    • d)I, II and III
40. Q40.Constitutional Bodies

    Consider the following statements about Lokpal : I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India. II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson. III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office as the Chairperson or Member, as the case may be. IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • a)III only
    • b)II and III
    • c)I and IV
    • d)None of the above statements is correct