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UPSC Prelims Polity PYQs (2011–2026): Topic-wise with Answers – Page 4
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.
Schedules 6 questions
- Eighth Schedule 71st AmendmentThe Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
- Scheduled AreasWith reference to 'Scheduled Areas' in India, consider the following statements:
- Fifth Schedule EffectsIf a particular area is brought under the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
- Ninth Schedule Nehru EraThe Ninth Schedule was introduced in the Constitution of India during the prime ministership of
- Fifth Schedule Tribal LandUnder which Schedule of the Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
- Constitutional Provisions EducationWhich of the following provisions of the Constitution of India have a bearing on Education?
Centre-State Relations 7 questions
- Seventh Schedule Union SubjectsWhich one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?
- North Eastern CouncilThe North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of…
- Federal Features Indian PolityWhich one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character?
- Indian Federalism FeaturesWhich one of the following is not a feature to Indian federalism?
- National Development CouncilWho among the following constitute the National Development Council?
- Treaty Implementation Article 253The Parliament can make any law for whole or any part of India for implementing international treaties:
- Centre State Powers 1935 ActThe distribution of powers between the Centre and the States in the Indian Constitution is based on the scheme provided in the
Constitutional Amendment 6 questions
- Constitutional Amendment Ratification SubjectsConsider the following subjects under the Constitution of India:
- First Amendment Judicial InterpretationIn India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
- Constitution Amendment Bill ProcedureConsider the following statements:
- Judicial Review High Court Central LawsWith reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements:
- NJAC 99th Amendment Pm ElectionConsider the following statements:
- Constitutional Amendment ProcedureConsider the following statements:
Governor 6 questions
- Governor Discretionary PowersConsider the following statements:
- Governor Immunity Article 361With reference to the Indian polity, consider the following statements:
- Governor Appointment Sarkaria CommissionWhich one of the following suggested that the Governor should be an imminent person from outside the State and should be a detached figure without intense political…
- Speaker Legislative AssemblyConsider the following statements:
- Chief Secretary AppointmentConsider the following statements:
- Governor Discretionary PowersWhich of the following are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State?
Fundamental Duties 4 questions
- Fundamental Duties EnforcementWhich of the following statements is/are true of the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen?
- Fundamental Duties Sovereignty IntegrityTo uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India' is a provision made in the
- Fundamental Duties ListWhich of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution?
- Fundamental Duties Article 51aUnder the constitution of India, which one of the following is not a fundamental duty?
Funds of Government of India 3 questions
- Union Budget PresentationWith reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements:
- Parliamentary Control Public FinanceWhich of the following are the methods of Parliamentary control over public finance in India?
- Consolidated Fund ReceiptsAll revenues received by the Union Government by way of taxes and other receipts for the conduct of Government business are credited to the
Historical Background 3 questions
- Arunachal Nagaland Tripura Statehood FactsConsider the following pairs:
- Provisional President Constituent AssemblyWho was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
- Constitution Day Drafting Committee DateConsider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:
Salient Features of Constitution 3 questions
- Municipalities Part IX aWhich of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
- Purpose of ConstitutionWhich one of the following statements best reflects the chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
- Safeguards of LibertyWhich one of the following factors constitutes the best safeguard of liberty in a liberal democracy?
Other Polity topics 11 questions
- Anti Defection Disqualification DecisionConsider the following statements:
- Anti Defection Law Nominated MembersWith reference to anti-defection law in India, consider the following statements:
- Indian vs British Parliamentary SystemWe adopted parliamentary democracy based on the British model, but how does our model differ from that model?
- Single Citizenship DomicileWith reference to India, consider the following statements:
- Parliamentary System DefinitionA Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
- Basic Structure DoctrineConsider the following statements:
- Governor Address Legislative AssemblyWith reference to the Legislative Assembly of a State in India, consider the following statements:
- Article 356 President RuleIf the President of India exercises his powers as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in a particular State, then
- Presidents Rule ConsequencesWhich of the following are not necessarily the consequences of the proclamation of the President’s Rule in a State?
- Sales Tax Levy StateThe sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a
- Prime Minister AppointmentThe Prime Minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment: