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This section includes 2618 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 901. |
Consider the following statements: 1. In an urban area where municipal services are being provided by an industrial establishment, it is still mandatory to constitute a Municipality under the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act. 2. It is obligatory to constitute Ward Committees for one or more wards within the territorial area of a Municipality having a population of 3 lakhs or more. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 902. |
To whom does the Chairperson of every Metropolitan Planning Committee forward the development plan, as recommended by such a Committee? |
| A. | The Planning Commission |
| B. | The Finance Minister, Government of India |
| C. | The Urban Development Minister, Government of India |
| D. | The Government of the State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 903. |
Municipal Area means the territorial area of a Municipality as is notified by the: |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | Municipal Commissioner |
| C. | Municipal Council |
| D. | Council of Ministers |
| Answer» B. Municipal Commissioner | |
| 904. |
Who among the following is hailed as the father of local self-government in India? |
| A. | Lord Mayo |
| B. | Lord Ripon |
| C. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| D. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| Answer» C. Jawaharlal Nehru | |
| 905. |
Which one of the following statements with regard to Finance Commission in States is not correct? |
| A. | The 74th Amendment of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission by a State to review the financial position of the municipalities. |
| B. | The Chief Minister of the State decides the composition of the Finance Commission and nominates the Chairman. |
| C. | The Finance Commission is expected to recommend the division of resources between the State and the municipalities within the State. |
| D. | The Finance Commission is authorised to make recommendations with regard to grants-in- aid to the Panchayats from the Consolidated Fund of a State. |
| Answer» C. The Finance Commission is expected to recommend the division of resources between the State and the municipalities within the State. | |
| 906. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Items) List-II (Articles) A. Constitution of Municipalities 1. Article 243Q B. Reservation of seats in Municipal bodies 2. Article 243T C. State Finance commission 3. Article 243Y D. Duration of municipalities 4. Article 243U Codes: |
| A. | A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 |
| B. | A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4 |
| C. | A-3 B-1 C-1 D-4 |
| D. | A-1 B-4 C-3 D-2 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-1 C-1 D-4 | |
| 907. |
Consider the following objectives: 1. Bringing about uniformity in the structure of local governments throughout the country 2. Ensuring regular and rational flow of funds from the State's revenue 3. Having properly elected governments at regular intervals 4. Having single unified authority for the city's management and development Which of these did the 74th Amendment to the Constitution of India, try to inject into the working of urban local bodies? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 908. |
According to the Constitution of India, it is obligatory to constitute Ward Committees' in the area of a municipality. The population of such municipality should be: |
| A. | One lacs or more |
| B. | Two lacs or more |
| C. | Three lacs or more |
| D. | Five lacs or more |
| Answer» D. Five lacs or more | |
| 909. |
Which one of the following Constitution (Amendment) Acts provided for the formation of the Metropolitan Planning Committee? |
| A. | 42nd Constitution (Amendment) Act |
| B. | 44th Constitution (Amendment) Act |
| C. | 73rd Constitution (Amendment) Act |
| D. | 74th Constitution (Amendment) Act |
| Answer» E. | |
| 910. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairperson of every District Planning Committee shall forward the development plan as recommended by such Committee to the Governor of the State. 2. Not less than two-thirds of the total number of members of the District Planning Committee shall be elected, from amongst, the elected members of the Panchayat at the district level and the Municipalities in the district. Which of the statements given above is / are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 911. |
Consider the following statements with respect to the Model Code of Conduct Relating to Elections: 1. The Ministers shall not combine their official visit with electioneering work. 2. The Ministers shall not make use of official machinery or personnel during the electioneering work. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 912. |
Which of the following formulates the "Model Code of Conduct for the Guidance of Political Parties and Candidates "? |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Law Ministry |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 913. |
Consider the following statements with respect to the Model Code of Conduct Relating to Elections: 1. Ministers shall not sanction grants/payments out of discretionary funds from the time elections are announced by the Election Commission. 2. Ministers shall not enter any polling station or place of counting except in their capacity as a candidate or voter or authorized agent. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 914. |
Consider the following statements: 1. According to the Model Code of Conduct Relating to Elections, all political parties and candidates shall: Refrain from serving or distributing liquor on polling day and during the twenty-eight hours preceding it. 2. Supply to their authorized workers suitable badges or identity cards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 915. |
Statement I: During the conduct of elections the Election Commission appoints Observers. Statement II: If the candidates or their agents have any specific complaint or problem regarding the conduct of elections they may bring the same to the notice of the Observer. Codes: |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. |
| C. | Statement I is true but Statement II is false. |
| D. | Statement I is false but Statement II is true. |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I. | |
| 916. |
Article 164 of the Constitution provides for a minister in charge of tribal welfare in: 1. Bihar 2. Chhattisgarh 3. Madhya Pradesh 4. Odisha Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 917. |
Consider the following statements about the minorities in India: 1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists and Zoroastrians as Minorities. 2. National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993. 3. The smallest religious minority in India are Zoroastrians. 4. Constitution of India recognises and protects religious and linguistic minorities. Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 918. |
National Commission for Scheduled Tribes 1. has a chairperson, a vice chairperson and four other members 2. the tenure of office of the chairperson is fixed as three years 3. conditions of service of the members are as the President may by rule determine Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 919. |
National Commission of Scheduled Castes: 1. has a chairperson, a vice chairperson and four other members 2. the tenure of office of the chairperson is fixed as three years 3. conditions of service of the members are as the President may by rule determine Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 3 only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 920. |
Consider the following statements about the recent amendments to the Election Law by the Representation of the People (Amendment) Act, 1996 : 1. Any conviction for insulting the Indian National flag or the Constitution of India shall entail disqualification for contesting elections to Parliament and state legislatures for six years from the date of conviction. 2. There is an increase in the security deposit which a candidate has to make to contest the election to Lok Sabha. 3. A candidate cannot stand for election from more than one parliamentary constituency. 4. No election will now be countermanded on the death of a contesting candidate. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 | |
| 921. |
The Constitution seeks to protect the interests of the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes by 1. reservation of seats for them in the legislatures 2. bestowal of special rights on the state to impose special restrictions on their rights for their advancement 3. National Commission for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 only |
| Answer» D. 1 only | |
| 922. |
Which of the following are national political parties? 1. Congress (I) 2. All India Muslim League 3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 4. All India Forward Bloc Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 923. |
A political party is recognised by the Election Commission only .if 1. it has engaged in political activity continuously for five years 2. has returned at least one member of the Lok Sabha for every 25 members of that House or any fraction of that number elected from that State polled not less than 6% of total number of valid votes polled by its candidates during elections has contested elections in four or more states in three consecutive general elections Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 924. |
A Joint Public Service Commission may be set up for two or more States |
| A. | if the Parliament provides for it after Rajya Sabha resolves to that effect |
| B. | only if the States are very small |
| C. | if the State Legislatures approve of the decision |
| D. | if the Parliament provides for it after a resolution to that effect is passed by the State |
| Answer» E. | |
| 925. |
A person is eligible to vote in the general elections if he or She 1. is a citizen of India 2. is not less than 21 years 3. does not hold any office of profit under the Government 4. is not disqualified on grounds of unsound mind Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 2 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 | |
| 926. |
UPSC holds examinations for 1. Central Services 2. All India Services State 3. services 4. State services for two or more States jointly Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 only |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 927. |
Which one of the following is/ are all-India services? 1. Indian Administrative Services 2. Indian Foreign Service 3. Indian Police Service 4. Indian Defence Service Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 928. |
Finance Commission recommends: 1. Determination of and principles guiding grant-in-aid 2. Economy in expenditure 3. Distribution of net proceeds of tax collection between Centre and States Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 929. |
Proportional representation is not necessary in a country where: |
| A. | there are no reserved constituencies |
| B. | a two-party system has developed |
| C. | the first past-post system prevails |
| D. | there is a fusion of pesidential and parliamentary forms of government |
| Answer» C. the first past-post system prevails | |
| 930. |
Which of the following are the State in which the Lok Ayukta Act includes the Chief Minister in its ambit? |
| A. | West Bengal and Kerala |
| B. | Gujarat and Maharashtra |
| C. | Madhya Pradesh and Orissa |
| D. | Rajasthan and Kamataka |
| Answer» C. Madhya Pradesh and Orissa | |
| 931. |
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the commencement of the election process in India? |
| A. | The recommendation for election is made by the government and the notification for election is issued by the Election Commission |
| B. | The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States |
| C. | The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the President and Governors of the States concerned |
| D. | Both the exercises of making a recommendation for election and that of issuing a notification in respect of it are done by the Election Commission |
| Answer» B. The recommendation for election is made by the Election Commission and the notification for election is issued by the Home Ministry at the Centre and Home Departments in the States | |
| 932. |
Which of the following bodies does not/do not find mention in the Constitution? 1. National Development Council 2. Planning Commission 3. Zonal Councils Select the correct answer using the codes given below. |
| A. | 1 and 2 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 933. |
Resignation letter of a State Public Service Commission member is addressed to the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Governor of the state |
| C. | Chief Justice of India |
| D. | Chief Minister of the state |
| Answer» C. Chief Justice of India | |
| 934. |
Which one of the following duties is not performed by Comptroller and Auditor general of India? |
| A. | To audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | To audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts |
| C. | To audit and report on all trading, manufacturing, profit and loss accounts |
| D. | To control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer |
| Answer» E. | |
| 935. |
Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every state to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education? |
| A. | Article 349 |
| B. | Article 350 |
| C. | Article 350-A |
| D. | Article 351 |
| Answer» D. Article 351 | |
| 936. |
The primary function of the Finance Commission in India Is to: |
| A. | distribution of revenue between the Centre and the States |
| B. | prepare the Annual Budget |
| C. | advise the President on financial matters |
| D. | allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments |
| Answer» B. prepare the Annual Budget | |
| 937. |
The power to decide the date of an election to a State Legislative Assembly rests with the |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Chief Minister and his/her Cabinet |
| C. | Election Commission of India |
| D. | Parliament |
| Answer» D. Parliament | |
| 938. |
The Planning Commission of India has been constituted |
| A. | under constitutional provision with specific mention for it |
| B. | through an Act of Parliament |
| C. | through a cabinet decision in this regard |
| D. | through constitutional amendment |
| Answer» D. through constitutional amendment | |
| 939. |
Electoral disputes arising out of Presidential and Vice- Presidential Elections are settled by |
| A. | Election Commission of India |
| B. | Joint Committee of Parliament |
| C. | Supreme Court of India |
| D. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. Speaker of Lok Sabha | |
| 940. |
Which one among the following statements about the functioning of political parties in a democracy is not correct? |
| A. | Political parties give political education to the people |
| B. | Political parties serve as a link between the government and the people |
| C. | Political parties fight elections and try to get the maximum number of their candidates elected |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. Political parties serve as a link between the government and the people | |
| 941. |
Delimitation of constituencies and determination of constituencies reserved for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are done by |
| A. | Election Commission |
| B. | Delimitation Commission |
| C. | Planning Commission |
| D. | Election Commission with the assistance of Delimitation Commission |
| Answer» C. Planning Commission | |
| 942. |
Under which law it is prescribed that all proceedings in the Supreme Court of India shall be in English language? |
| A. | The Supreme Court Rules, 1966 |
| B. | A Legislation made by the Parliament |
| C. | Article 145 of the Constitution of India |
| D. | Article 348 of the Constitution of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 943. |
Which one among the following is the distinguishing factor between a pressure group and a political party? |
| A. | Pressure groups are confined to a few, while political parties involve larger number of people |
| B. | Pressure groups do not seek active political power, political parties do |
| C. | Pressure groups do not politically motivate people, while political parties do |
| D. | Political parties take political stance, while pressure groups do not bother about political issues |
| Answer» C. Pressure groups do not politically motivate people, while political parties do | |
| 944. |
Members of a State Public Service Commission can be removed by the |
| A. | Governor on a report by the Supreme Court |
| B. | Governor on a resolution passed by the Parliament |
| C. | President on a report by the Supreme Court |
| D. | President on a resolution passed by the Parliament |
| Answer» D. President on a resolution passed by the Parliament | |
| 945. |
Which one among the following is not true of the Planning Commission? |
| A. | It is an advisory body and makes recommendations to the Cabinet |
| B. | It is responsible for the execution of development programmes and plans |
| C. | It is responsible for formulation of a plan for the most effective and balanced utilisation of the country's resources |
| D. | It indicates the factors which tend to retard economic development |
| Answer» C. It is responsible for formulation of a plan for the most effective and balanced utilisation of the country's resources | |
| 946. |
Which one of the following Commissions is not provided in the Constitution of India? |
| A. | Planning Commission |
| B. | UPSC |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | Election Commission |
| Answer» B. UPSC | |
| 947. |
Department of Official Language (Raj Bhasha Vibhag) comes under which one of the following Ministries? |
| A. | Ministry of Culture |
| B. | Ministry of Home Affairs |
| C. | (e) Ministry of Human Resource Development |
| D. | Ministry of Information and Broadcasting |
| Answer» C. (e) Ministry of Human Resource Development | |
| 948. |
Who among the following can be the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission? |
| A. | A Member of either House of Parliament |
| B. | A Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India |
| C. | A social worker actively involved in the promotion of human rights |
| D. | Any sitting Judge of High Court or Supreme Court |
| Answer» C. A social worker actively involved in the promotion of human rights | |
| 949. |
Who of the following constitutes a Finance Commission for a State in India? |
| A. | The President of India |
| B. | The Governor of the State |
| C. | The Union Finance Minister |
| D. | The Union Cabinet |
| Answer» C. The Union Finance Minister | |
| 950. |
Which one among the following is not a function of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? |
| A. | Auditing the transactions of Centre and state Governments relating to contingency funds and public accounts |
| B. | Compiling the accounts of Defence |
| C. | Auditing the accounts of institutions financed by the Government |
| D. | Compiling the accounts of States |
| Answer» C. Auditing the accounts of institutions financed by the Government | |