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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.
| 1001. |
Consider the following tasks: 1. Superintendence, direction and conduct of free and fair elections 2. Preparation of electoral rolls for all elections to the Parliament, state Legislatures and the Office- of the President and the Vice-President 3. Giving recognition to political, parties and allotting election symbols to political parties and individuals contesting the election. 4. Proclamation of final verdict in case of election disputes Which of the above are the functions of the Election Commission of India? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1002. |
Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India: 1. The Representation of the People Act, 1951 provides for the registration of political parties 2. Registration of political parties is carried out by the Election Commission 3. A national level political party is one which is recognized in four or more states 4. During the 1999 general elections, there were six national and 48 state level parties recognised by the Election commission Which of these statement are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1003. |
Consider the following statements with reference to India: 1. The Chief Election Commission and other Election Commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries 2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court 3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court 4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is five years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2and4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 1004. |
Which of the followings political parties is/are national political parties? 1. Muslim League 2. Revolutionary Socialist Party 3. All India Forward Block 4. Peasants and Workers Party of India |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 3 only |
| D. | None |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1005. |
Consider the following statements: 1. National Development Council is an organ of the Planning Commission. 2. The Economic and Social Planning is kept in the Concurrent List in the Constitution of India. 3. The Constitution of India prescribes that Panchayats should be assigned the task of preparation of plans for economic development and social justice Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 3 only |
| C. | 1 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 3 only | |
| 1006. |
Consider the following statements about the Attorney General of India: 1. He is appointed by the President of India 2. He must have the same qualifications as are required for a judge of the Supreme Court 3. He must be a member of either House of Parliament 4. He can be removed by impeachment by Parliament Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | land 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» B. land 3 | |
| 1007. |
Which of the following statements relating to Comptroller and Auditor General in India is/are correct? 1. He/She is not an officer of the Parliament but an officer under the President. 2. He/She is an independent constitutional authority not directly answerable to the House. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1008. |
Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extralegal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India? 1. The National Development Council 2. The Governor's Conference 3. Zonal Councils 4. Inter-State Council |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 4 only |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 1009. |
Permission for the use of English for official purposes was extended beyond the fifteen years initially allowed by the Constitution through |
| A. | a Constitutional amendment |
| B. | an act of Parliament |
| C. | President's order |
| D. | a government order |
| Answer» C. President's order | |
| 1010. |
Consider the following statements 1. The Anti-Defection Law bans an elected member from voting against the explicit mandate of his/her party. 2. The Anti-Defection provisions do not apply if one-third of the members of a party disobey the mandate of the party and constitute themselves as a separate party. 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» B. Only 2 | |
| 1011. |
Consider the following statements with respect to the Attorney General of India 1. He is appointed by the President. 2. He must have the same qualifications as are required by a Judge of High Court. 3. In the performance of his duties he shall have the right of audience in all courts of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 1012. |
Consider the following statements with respect to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India 1. He shall only be removed from office in like manner and on the ground as a Judge of the Supreme Court. 2. He shall not be eligible for further office either under the Government of India or under the Government of any State after he has ceased to hold his office. 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 | |
| 1013. |
Consider the following statements 1. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are appointed by the President. 2. The Chairman and the Members of the UPSC are eligible for further employment under the Government; 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» B. Only 2 | |
| 1014. |
Consider the following statements 1. The maximum number of the Judges of the Supreme Court of India is prescribed in the Constitution of India. 2. The maximum number of the Members of the Unon Public Service Commission is prescribed in the Constitution of India. 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» B. Only 2 | |
| 1015. |
Assertion [A] The number of the Members of the Union Public Service Commission is preserved in the Constitution of India. Reason (R) The Union Public Service Commission was constituted under the provisions in the Constitution of India. |
| A. | Bath A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true, but R is false |
| D. | A is false, but R is true |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1016. |
Which among the following statements with respect to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is/are correct? I. The procedure and grounds for his removal from the office are the same as of a Judge of Supreme Court. II. He prescribes the form in which accounts of the Union and the States are to be kept. Select the correct answer using the code given below |
| A. | I only |
| B. | II only |
| C. | Both I and II |
| D. | Neither I nor II |
| Answer» D. Neither I nor II | |
| 1017. |
Arrange the following stages in recruitment process in proper order? 1. Selection 2. Appointment 3. Placement 4. Certification 5. Probation 6. Orientation |
| A. | 1, 4, 2, 6, 3, 5 |
| B. | 4, 1, 2, 6, 3, 5 |
| C. | 4, 1, 2, 5, 3, 6 |
| D. | 1, 2, 4, 6, 3, 5 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 4, 6, 3, 5 | |
| 1018. |
Constitution stipulates that |
| A. | Election Commission may consist of a Chief Election Commissioner and not more than three other Election Commissioners |
| B. | when any other Election Commissioner is appointed the Chief Election Commissioner shall act as Chairman of the Election Commission |
| C. | Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Supreme Court |
| D. | Supreme Court may set aside an election on the ground that the electoral roll was defective |
| Answer» C. Election Commissioners can be removed only on the recommendation of the Supreme Court | |
| 1019. |
Which of the following is/are extra-constitutional and extra- legal device(s) for securing cooperation and coordination between the States in India? 1. The National Development Council 2. The Governor's Conference 3. Zonal Councils 4. The Inter-State Council |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2 only |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 1020. |
Which of the following can be said to be essentially the parts of 'Inclusive Governance'? 1. Permitting the Non-Banking Financial Companies to do banking Establishing effective District Planning Committees in all the districts Increasing the government spending on public health Strengthening the Mid-day Meal Scheme Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1021. |
Consider the following: 1. Disputes with mobile cellular companies 2. Motor accident cases 3. Pension cases For which of the above are Lok Adalats held? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 2 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1022. |
Which of the following have recommended the establishment of public sector corporations? 1. Administrative Reforms Commission 2. Krishna Menon Committee 3. Estimates Committee 4. Arjun Sengupta Committee |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1023. |
Consider the following statements with reference to India. 1. The Chief Election Commissioner and other election commissioners enjoy equal powers but receive unequal salaries. 2. The Chief Election Commissioner is entitled to the same salary as is provided to a judge of the Supreme Court. 3. The Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on like grounds as a judge of the Supreme Court. 4. The term of office of the Election Commissioner is 5 years from the date he assumes his office or till the day he attains the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier. Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 1024. |
Consider the following statements regarding the National Human Rights Commission of India: 1. Its Chairman must be retired Chief Justice of India. 2. It has formations in each state as 3. State Human Rights Commission 4. Its powers are only recommendatory. 5. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the Commission. Which of the above statements are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 2 and 4 | |
| 1025. |
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. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993. 3. The smallest religious minority in India are the Zoroastrians. 4. The Constitution of India recognizes 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» D. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 1026. |
Consider the following functionaries: 1. Cabinet Secretary 2. Chief Election Commissioner 3. Union Cabinet Ministers 4. Chief Justice of India Their correct sequence, in order of precedence is |
| A. | 3, 4, 2, 1 |
| B. | 4, 3, 1, 2 |
| C. | 3, 2, 1 |
| D. | 3, 4, 1. 2 |
| Answer» D. 3, 4, 1. 2 | |
| 1027. |
System of representation used in India for elections of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies is |
| A. | proportional representation |
| B. | territorial representation |
| C. | functional representation |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» C. functional representation | |
| 1028. |
Which of the following are correct with regard to the functions of the UPSC? 1. To conduct examinations for appointments to the services of the Union. 2. To assist states, if requested, in framing and operating schemes of joint recruitment for any services for which candidates possessing special qualifications are required. 3. To advise the Union and state governments on all matters relating to methods of recruitment to civil services and for civil posts. 4. To present, annually, to the President a report as to the work done by it. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1029. |
Which of the following are not the concerns of the UPSC? 1. Classification of services 2. Promotion 3. Training 4. Disciplinary matters 5. Talent hunting Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1 and 4 | |
| 1030. |
Which of the following civil services find mention in the Constitution? 1. Indian Administrative Service 2. Indian Forest Service 3. Indian Police Service 4. All-India Judicial Service 5. Indian Foreign Service Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 3 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1031. |
Which of the following statements related to the Central Administrative Tribunal are correct? 1. It is a statutory body. 2. Its members are drawn from administrative background only. 3. It is not bound by the procedure prescribed in the code of civil procedure. 4. Its jurisdiction covers the members of All India Services as well as Central Services and Central Government posts. 5. It was setup in 1985. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 2, 3 and 5 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 1032. |
Which of the following statements are correct? 1. The Constitution does not fix the number of members of the UPSC. 2. One-half of the members of the UPSC should be persons who have held office under the Government of India or of a state atleast for five years. 3. The Chairman and members of the UPSC hold office for a term of five years or until they attain the age of 60 years. 4. The salaries and allowances of the members of the UPSC are determined by the Parliament. 5. The entire expanses of UPSC are charged on the Consolidated Fund of India. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 2, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 1 and 5 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 1033. |
The UPSC derives its functions from which of the following sources? 1. Constitution 2. Parliamentary laws 3. Executive rules and orders 4. Conventions Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1034. |
According to the anti-defection law: 1. it is not possible for 1/3 of a legislature party to go over to an other party claiming a 'split'. 2. all disputes arising out of interpretation of the anti defection law are decided by the Election Commission. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. 2 only | |
| 1035. |
To be recognised as a State party, a political party should: 1. win at least one seat for every 25 Lok Sabha seats, or any fraction thereof. 2. secure 6% of valid votes polled in that State at a general election to the House of the People Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» C. Both 1 and 2 | |
| 1036. |
Which statement is/ are false? |
| A. | Supreme Court can appoint officers of the Court after consulting the UPSC |
| B. | Joint Public Service Commission member retires at 62 years |
| C. | UPSC may in case of a parliament resolution agree to serve the needs of a State |
| D. | Public Service Commissions are to be consulted on matters relating to system of recruitment to civil posts |
| Answer» D. Public Service Commissions are to be consulted on matters relating to system of recruitment to civil posts | |
| 1037. |
A political party becomes a national party if: 1. it is recognised as a State party in at least three States 2. it wins 2% of seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three different States Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1 only |
| C. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| D. | 2 Only |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1038. |
In case of national emergency, the State Government |
| A. | cannot legislate |
| B. | can legislate only on subjects in the Concurrent List |
| C. | can legislate on the subjects in the State List |
| D. | Legislative power is suspended |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1039. |
One of the following is wrong with regard to the proclamation of emergency under Article 352: |
| A. | Parliament must approve such an emergency within a period of two months. |
| B. | If the Parliament approves the proclamation of emergency, the emergency continues for six months, though it can be extended indefinitely on the strength of such approval. |
| C. | Resolution disapproving the proclamation of emergency needs to be passed by the Lok Sabha only. |
| D. | Resolution as stated in c' above has to be adopted by the Lok Sabha by a simple majority. |
| Answer» B. If the Parliament approves the proclamation of emergency, the emergency continues for six months, though it can be extended indefinitely on the strength of such approval. | |
| 1040. |
Within how much time has the proclamation of emergency under Article 352 to be approved by the Parliament? |
| A. | 14 days |
| B. | One month |
| C. | Two months |
| D. | Six months |
| Answer» C. Two months | |
| 1041. |
Which among the following is the largest (in area) constituency in India? |
| A. | Ladakh |
| B. | Kutch |
| C. | Arunachal West |
| D. | Chandni Chowk |
| Answer» B. Kutch | |
| 1042. |
Who among the following conducts the elections at a polling station? |
| A. | Polling Officer |
| B. | Election Commission |
| C. | Presiding Officer |
| D. | Chief Election Commission |
| Answer» D. Chief Election Commission | |
| 1043. |
What was the number of women elected to the 15th Lok Sabha? |
| A. | 49 |
| B. | 45 |
| C. | 59 |
| D. | 63 |
| Answer» D. 63 | |
| 1044. |
Who is empowered to hear an election-related petition? |
| A. | District Court |
| B. | High Court |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Supreme Court | |
| 1045. |
Who among the following is authorized to give recognition to political parties in India? |
| A. | Delimitation Commission |
| B. | Election Commission |
| C. | Parliament of India |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» C. Parliament of India | |
| 1046. |
When was the anti-defection law passed in India? |
| A. | 1980 |
| B. | 1985 |
| C. | 1990 |
| D. | 1998 |
| Answer» C. 1990 | |
| 1047. |
The minimum age prescribed for a voter in India is: |
| A. | 18 years |
| B. | 20 years |
| C. | 21 years |
| D. | 25 years |
| Answer» B. 20 years | |
| 1048. |
The minimum age of a candidate contesting the elections for the Lok Sabha or an Assembly is: |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 30 |
| D. | 35 |
| Answer» C. 30 | |
| 1049. |
Who among the following is empowered to redrawing of the boundaries of parliamentary/assembly constituencies? |
| A. | Election Commission |
| B. | Delimitation Commission |
| C. | Parliament of India |
| D. | Concerned State Assembly |
| Answer» C. Parliament of India | |
| 1050. |
On whose advice is national emergency under Article 352 declared by the President? |
| A. | Prime Minister of India |
| B. | Council of Ministers |
| C. | Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister |
| D. | Parliament of India |
| Answer» D. Parliament of India | |