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UPSC Prelims Polity PYQs (2011–2026): Topic-wise with Answers – Page 2
229 UPSC Prelims questions on Polity from 2011–2026, grouped by topic with the newest year first. The most-asked topics are Parliament (47), Governance (21), Fundamental Rights (18). Difficulty: 32% easy, 46% medium and 22% hard.
Governance 8 questions
- Bureaucracy CharacteristicsIn the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
- Social CapitalIn the context of any country, which one of the following would be considered as part of its social capital?
- Aadhaar Citizenship ProofConsider the following statements:
- Right to Education Teacher EligibilityConsider the following statements:
- Digital India AimsWhich of the following is/are the aim/aims of the 'Digital India' Plan of the Government of India?
- Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan‘Rashtriya Garima Abhiyan’ is a national campaign to
- Persons With Disabilities Act BenefitsIndia is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law?
- Mgnrega EligibilityAmong the following who are eligible to benefit from the “Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act”?
Fundamental Rights 18 questions
- Law Under Article 13X' was addressing a seminar on the meaning of the term 'law' as provided under Article 13, Part III of the Constitution of India. 'X' explained that the meaning of the…
- Right to Privacy Article 21Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India places the Right to Privacy?
- Scheduled Tribes RecognitionConsider the following statements:
- Reservation and Administrative EfficiencyConsider the following statements:
- Article 355 Union DutyConsider the following statements:
- Right to Privacy ArticleRight to Privacy' is protected under which Article of the Constitution of India?
- Arbitrary Discretion Article 14A legislation which confers on the executive or administrative authority an unguided and uncontrolled discretionary power in the matter of application of law violates…
- Right to Property Article 300aWhat is the position of the Right to Property in India?
- Aadhaar Privacy JudgmentConsider the following statements:
- Untouchability Right to EqualityWhich one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporate protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
- Right to Marry Article 21Which Article of the Constitution of India safeguards one's right to marry the person of one's choice?
- Right to Privacy Article 21Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and…
- Right Against ExploitationWhich of the following are envisaged by the Right against Exploitation in the Constitution of India?
- Rights and DutiesIn the context of India, which one of the following is the correct relationship between Rights and Duties?
- Equality Absence of PrivilegesOne of the implications of equality in society is the absence of
- Rights Claims Against StateWhich one of the following statements is correct?
- Universal Declaration Human RightsConsider the following:
- National Minority Status BenefitsIn India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages is it entitled to?
Constitutional Bodies 17 questions
- Lokpal PowersConsider the following statements about Lokpal:
- Inter State CouncilWith reference to India, consider the following:
- Delimitation CommissionsHow many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?
- Bodies With Constitutional StatusConsider the following organizations/bodies in India:
- Attorney General Solicitor GeneralConsider the following statements:
- Lok Sabha Nomination EligibilityFor election to the Lok Sabha, a nomination paper can be filed by
- First Past the Post ElectionsConsider the following statements:
- Right to Vote Legal RightRight to vote and to be elected in India is a
- Election Commission Composition DisputesConsider the following statements:
- Union Executive Power Civil Services BoardConsider the following statements:
- Fifth Sixth Schedule PurposeThe provisions in Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to
- Governor Appointment and RemovalWhich one of the following statements is correct?
- Attorney General RightsConsider the following statements: Attorney General of India can
- Extra Constitutional BodiesWhich of the following bodies does/do not find mention in the Constitution?
- Comptroller Auditor General ImportanceIn India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor…
- Delimitation CommissionWith reference to the Delimitation Commission, consider the following statements:
- Finance Commission FunctionsWith reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?
Higher Judiciary (SC and HC) 15 questions
- Writ of ProhibitionA Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:
- Contempt of Courts ActConsider the following statements:
- Law Officers AdvocatesWith reference to India, consider the following statements:
- Writs Mandamus CertiorariWith reference to the writs, issued by the Courts in India, consider the following statements:
- Retired Judges Ad Hoc AppointmentWith reference to Indian judiciary, consider the following statements:
- Article 142 Supreme Court PowersWith reference to the Constitution of India, prohibition or limitations or provisions contained in ordinary laws cannot act as prohibitions or limitations on the…
- Judges Impeachment ProcedureConsider the following statements:
- Judicial Review MeaningIn India, Judicial Review implies
- Gram Nyayalaya ActWith reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- Custodian of ConstitutionWho/Which of the following is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
- Supreme Court Centre State DisputesThe power of the Supreme Court of India to decide disputes between the Centre and the States falls under its
- Supreme Court Judges NumberThe power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India is vested in
- National Legal Services AuthorityWith reference to National Legal Services Authority (NALSA), consider the following statements:
- Supreme Court Original JurisdictionWhich of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
- Supreme Court Autonomy SafeguardsWhat is the provision to safeguard the autonomy of the Supreme Court of India?