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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.
| 101. |
Under the Constitution of India, the power to extend functions of the Union Public Service Commission has been vested in the: |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Chairman of the Commission |
| D. | Ministry of Personnel |
| Answer» C. Chairman of the Commission | |
| 102. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code:1. Sovereignty is not inconsistent with India's membership of the British Commonwealth.2. India accepts the British Crown as the symbol of unity. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. 2 is true but 1 is false. | |
| 103. |
Which three states joined the Indian Union in 1987? |
| A. | Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim |
| C. | Sikkim, Goa, Jharkhand |
| D. | Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Uttrakhand |
| Answer» B. Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Sikkim | |
| 104. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Vice President acts as the President when the President is absent. 2. In the absence of the President, the Vice President has all the powers of the President. |
| A. | Only 1 statement is true. |
| B. | Only 2 statement is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both statements are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both statements are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both statements are false. | |
| 105. |
The President can make regulations for the peace, progress and good government of the: 1. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 2. Lakshadweep 3. Dadra and Nagar Haveli 4. Daman and Diu 5. Chandigarh Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 106. |
Part XIV-A of the Constitution of India deals with which of the following: 1. Administrative tribunals 2. Adjudication or trial by tribunals in respect of enforcement of any tax 3. Adjudication or trial by tribunals in respect of ceiling on urban property 4. Adjudication or trial by tribunals in respect of industrial and labour disputes Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 107. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The state of Jammu and Kashmir has to show respect to the National Flag, National Anthem and the Constitution of India. 2. The state of Jammu and Kashmir has its own identity. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 108. |
34. The legislative power of the Parliament includes making laws 1. on matters, not enumerated in the Concurrent List and State List. 2. in respect of entries in the State List if two or more State Legislatures consider it desirable 3. for implementing any treaty agreement or convention with any country even if it falls in the State List. Select the correct answer using the codes given below |
| A. | Only 2 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 109. |
How can the UPSC be described? Choose from the codes provided. 1. It is a statutory body. 2. It is a quasi-judicial body. 3. It is a constitutional body. 4. It is a judicial body. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 |
| C. | 2, 3, 4 |
| D. | 1, 3, 4 |
| Answer» C. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 110. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. There is no equality of representation of the states in the Rajya Sabha. 2. Uttar Pradesh sends as many members to the Rajya Sabha as does Haryana. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. 2 is true but 1 is false. | |
| 111. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Union Government is superior to the State Government in matters related to legislation. 2. The state governments have independent position of their own in their own sphere. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 112. |
Which of the following are the principles on the basis of which the parliamentary system of government in India operates? 1. Nominal executive head 2. Vice-President as the chairman of the upper house 3. Real executive authority with the council of ministers 4. Executive responsibility to the lower house Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 And 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3 And 4 | |
| 113. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The first past the post principle adopted in India owes it to the Constitution of the United States. 2. The idea of the Directive Principles of the State Policy has been taken from the Constitution of Ireland. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false |
| Answer» E. | |
| 114. |
Who, among the following, was the first deputy Prime Minister of India? |
| A. | Morarji Desai |
| B. | Y.B. Chavan |
| C. | Sardar Vallabha Patel |
| D. | Devi Lal |
| Answer» D. Devi Lal | |
| 115. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairman and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are not the members of that House. 2. While the nominated members of the two Houses of the Parliament have no voting right in the presidential election, they have the right to vote in the election of the Vice President. Which of the statements given above 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 | |
| 116. |
Which one of the following categories of disputes is excluded from the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court? |
| A. | Between the Government of India and one or more States |
| B. | Between two or more States inter se |
| C. | Between residents of two or more States |
| D. | Between the Government of India and one or more states on one side and one or more other States on the other |
| Answer» D. Between the Government of India and one or more states on one side and one or more other States on the other | |
| 117. |
In 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 General (CAG)? 1. CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the Parliament when the President of India declares national emergency/financial emergency. 2. CAG reports on the execution of projects or programmes by the ministries are discussed by the Public Accounts Committee. 3. Information from CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances. 4. While dealing with the audit and accounting of government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 118. |
The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of: |
| A. | Members of Parliament and state legislatures |
| B. | Elected members of Parliament and state legislatures |
| C. | Elected members of Parliament and state legislative assemblies |
| D. | Elected members of Lok Sabha and members of Rajya Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies |
| Answer» D. Elected members of Lok Sabha and members of Rajya Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies | |
| 119. |
Which of these are the Constitutional obligations of the Prime Minister of India? Choose from the codes given. 1. Prime Minister is bound to advise the President on matters of defence 2. He is bound to communicate to the President all the decisions of the Council of Ministers relating to administration and proposals of legislation 3. He is bound to advise the President on the appointment of other ministers |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | 1 and 2 are true. |
| C. | 1, 3 are true. |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 are true. |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 are true. | |
| 120. |
In the case of the Indian federal system, the participation of states in matters of the amendment procedure as against the Union Government is: |
| A. | Equal |
| B. | More than the Union |
| C. | Much less than the Union |
| D. | No participation by the states |
| Answer» D. No participation by the states | |
| 121. |
23. Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of five year from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which of the following can be deduced from this? No Governor can be removed from office till completion of his term No Governor can continue in office beyond five years |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 122. |
Which of the following are included in Article 78 of the India; Constitution, defining the duties of Prime Minister? 1. To communicate to the President all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the union and proposals for legislation. 2. To take prior presidential sanction for the budget before submitting it in the Parliament 3. To furnish the information called for by the Presides regarding administration of affairs of the union 4. If the President so requires, to submit for consideration of the council of ministers a matter on which a minister has taken a decision without submitting the same for consideration by the council beforehand. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 4 | |
| 123. |
What is the correct sequence of the following functionaries in the Order of Precedence? 1. Judges of Supreme Court 2. Comptroller and Auditor General of India 3. Governors of States within their respective states 4. Former Prime Ministers Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 4,1,3,2 |
| B. | 3,4,1,2 |
| C. | 4,3,2,1 |
| D. | 3,1,2,4 |
| Answer» C. 4,3,2,1 | |
| 124. |
Who among the following decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not? |
| A. | Union Finance Minister |
| B. | Speaker of Lok Sabha |
| C. | Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» C. Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs | |
| 125. |
22. The Legislative Council in a State in India can be created or abolished by the |
| A. | Parliament on the recommendation of a Governor of the state. |
| B. | Parliament alone |
| C. | Parliament after the state assembly passes the resolution of that effect. |
| D. | Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. |
| Answer» D. Governor of the state on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. | |
| 126. |
Social justice, in India, implies: 1. Removal of economic inequalities 2. Provision of a decent standard of living to working people 3. Facility to provide a house to one person in a family 4. Protection of the interests of the weaker section of society Choose the wrong code: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» D. 2, 3, 4 | |
| 127. |
Schedule 5 does not include the following: |
| A. | An advisory council in every schedule area |
| B. | The job of the advisory council is to advise on matters relating to the welfare of the scheduled tribes of the state. |
| C. | The President is empowered to make rules regulating the members of the advisory council. |
| D. | Advisory council helps promote the advancement of the Schedule castes. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 128. |
If the Chairman of Rajya Sabha becomes acting President, his duties as a Chairman are performed by |
| A. | Continues as Chairman |
| B. | A newly elected Chairman |
| C. | Deputy Chairman |
| D. | Member of Rajya Sabha deputed by the Chairman |
| Answer» D. Member of Rajya Sabha deputed by the Chairman | |
| 129. |
Which one of the following pairs of states of India indicates the easternmost and westernmost State? |
| A. | Assam and Rajasthan |
| B. | Arunachal Pradesh and Rajasthan |
| C. | Assam and Gujarat |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh and Gujarat |
| Answer» E. | |
| 130. |
Which state with special status has been given a separate constitution? |
| A. | Nagaland |
| B. | Mizoram |
| C. | Jammu and Kashmir |
| D. | Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Arunachal Pradesh | |
| 131. |
Which of the following is/are true about the Santhanam Committee report? 1. The Panchayats should not be given powers to levy taxes 2. All the grants at the state level should be sent in a consolidated form to PRIs |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 132. |
19. There is a constitutional requirement to have a minister is charge of tribal welfare for the states of |
| A. | Assam, Nagaland and Manipur |
| B. | Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan |
| C. | Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha |
| D. | Manipur, Tripura and Meghalaya |
| Answer» E. | |
| 133. |
The temporary, transitional and special provisions mentioned in Part XXI of the Constitution of India relate to which State(s)? 1. Jammu & Kashmir 2. Nagaland 3. Assam 4. Andhra Pradesh Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 134. |
Who among the following Indian Prime Ministers could a vote for himself during the 'Vote of Confidence' that he was seeking from the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | VP Singh |
| B. | PV Narasimha Rao |
| C. | Chandra Sekhar |
| D. | Manmohan Singh |
| Answer» C. Chandra Sekhar | |
| 135. |
The office of the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities was created in: |
| A. | 1957 |
| B. | 1956 |
| C. | 1964 |
| D. | 1969 |
| Answer» B. 1956 | |
| 136. |
46. Grant in aid are provided every year to States in need of assistance as recommended by the |
| A. | President |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Finance Commission |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Finance Commission | |
| 137. |
The Administrative Reforms Commission (1966) headed by Morarji Desai made the following recommendations: 1. Inter-state Councils to be established 2. Governors with experience in public life to be appointed 3. Centralization of powers 4. Transfer of maximum financial resources to the states Choose the correct ones from the codes given. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3, 4 | |
| 138. |
One of the following is not true. Which one is it? |
| A. | For the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes in the state, a tribal advising Council is constituted. |
| B. | The tribal minister takes steps to protect the interests of the Scheduled Tribes. |
| C. | The Governor makes regulations prohibiting transfer of land. |
| D. | The Governor makes regulation prohibiting money lending. |
| Answer» C. The Governor makes regulations prohibiting transfer of land. | |
| 139. |
Assertion (A): The strength of the State Council of Ministers has not been specified in the Constitution of India. Reason (R): A number of pressures operate in the determination of the strength of the Ministry. Codes: |
| A. | Both A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are individually 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» B. Both A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A | |
| 140. |
The State Information Commission submits its annual report to the: |
| A. | Governor of the State |
| B. | High Court of the State |
| C. | State Legislature |
| D. | State Government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 141. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. Article 239A grants Delhi a special status. 2. Delhi is now a full-fledged state. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. 2 is true but 1 is false. | |
| 142. |
Consider the following statements: [CSAT-2015] 1. The Rajya Sabha has no power either to reject or to amend a Money Bill. 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot vote on the Demands for Grants. 3. The Rajya Sabha cannot discuss the Annual Financial Statement. Which of the statements given above is / arc correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 only | |
| 143. |
How are the salaries and allowances of the State Ministers determined? |
| A. | By the Home Department |
| B. | By the State Legislature |
| C. | By the Finance Department |
| D. | By the Law Department |
| Answer» C. By the Finance Department | |
| 144. |
Which of the following subjects is included in the concurrent list of the constitution of India? |
| A. | Citizenship |
| B. | Inter-state rivers |
| C. | Trade unions |
| D. | All-India services |
| Answer» D. All-India services | |
| 145. |
Which of the following are not correct about CAG of India? 1. He is appointed by the President for a period of five years. 2. His salary and conditions of service are determined by resident. 3. He shall vacate office on attaining the age of 60 years. 4. He can be removed by the President on his own. 5. He is responsible for maintaining the accounts of Central and state governments. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 4 and 5 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 3, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 146. |
___ elects the Vice-President? |
| A. | Electoral college which elects the President |
| B. | Members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha |
| C. | college consisting of members of Parliament |
| D. | Members of Parliament in a joint meeting |
| Answer» C. college consisting of members of Parliament | |
| 147. |
Who, among the following leaders, moved the draft Constitution on November 4, 1948? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Vallabhbhai Patel |
| C. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| D. | Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» D. Rajendra Prasad | |
| 148. |
Who appoints whom in a Parliamentary system of government in India? Select the correct code. 1. The Prime Minister appoints the President. 2. The President appoints the Prime Minister. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 149. |
Which of the following schedules relate to the division of subjects between the Union and the states? |
| A. | Schedule III |
| B. | Schedule IV |
| C. | Schedule VII |
| D. | Schedule XII |
| Answer» D. Schedule XII | |
| 150. |
One of the following does not match |
| A. | Article 371C : Manipur |
| B. | Article 371F : Andhra Pradesh |
| C. | Article 371G : Mizoram |
| D. | Article 371H : Arunachal Pradesh |
| Answer» C. Article 371G : Mizoram | |