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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.
| 2551. |
The Constitution envisages |
| A. | two types of civil services administrative and police |
| B. | two types of civil services Indian and provincial |
| C. | three types of civil services : all-India, central and regional |
| D. | three types of civil services : all-India, central and state |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2552. |
The independence of the Election Commission has |
| A. | by making the removal of the Chief Election Commissioner difficult |
| B. | by not permitting any change in the salary and other service conditions of the Election Commissioner during his term |
| C. | both the above provisions |
| D. | by none of the above provisions |
| Answer» D. by none of the above provisions | |
| 2553. |
The members of UPSC hold office: |
| A. | for a term of six years or till they attain the age of 65 years |
| B. | for a term of five years irrespective of the upper age limit |
| C. | for a term of six years or till they attain the age of 62 years |
| D. | during the pleasure of the President |
| Answer» B. for a term of five years irrespective of the upper age limit | |
| 2554. |
With reference to Indian polity, which one of the following statements is correct? |
| A. | Planning Commission is accountable to the Parliament |
| B. | President can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session |
| C. | The minimum age prescribed for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court is 40 years |
| D. | National Development Council is constituted of Union Finance Minister and the Chief Ministers of all the States |
| Answer» B. President can make ordinance only when either of the two Houses of Parliament is not in session | |
| 2555. |
President's Rule can be declared |
| A. | on the written advice of the Union Cabinet |
| B. | only on the recommendation of the Governor of the concerned State |
| C. | if the President is satisfied that the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution |
| D. | if a State ministry is defeated on the floor of the Legislative Assembly |
| Answer» C. if the President is satisfied that the government of a state cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution | |
| 2556. |
Proclamation of emergency by the President |
| A. | Cannot apply to J&K |
| B. | Is effective in J&K only with concurrence of the State Legislature |
| C. | Apply to J&K after endorsement by the Governor |
| D. | Has to be separately issued |
| Answer» C. Apply to J&K after endorsement by the Governor | |
| 2557. |
After the Constitutional Amendment to the Anti-Defection As in 2003, |
| A. | a merger is no longer valid even if 2/3 of the members cc a political party join another party |
| B. | a split of a legislature party is invalid even if 1/3 of the party leaves |
| C. | a defector has to resign and cannot stand for re-election till the term of the legislature ends |
| D. | all the above have been legislated |
| Answer» C. a defector has to resign and cannot stand for re-election till the term of the legislature ends | |
| 2558. |
In India, other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Compii',;!]er 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 frame 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 only |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 2 and 3 only |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2, 3 and 4 | |
| 2559. |
The Constitution protects the interests of the Anglo-Indian community by |
| A. | Reserving seats for them in the defence forces |
| B. | Reserving seats for them in the services and legislatures |
| C. | Reserving seats for them in the Indian Army |
| D. | authorizing the President to nominate two members of the community to the Lok Sabha |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2560. |
Consider the following statements: The function(s) of the Finance commission is/are: 1. to allow the withdrawal of the money out of the Consolidated Fund of India 2. to allocate between the States the shares of proceeds of taxes 3. to consider applications for grants-in-aid from States 4. to supervise and report on whether the Union and State governments are levying taxes in accordance with the budgetary provisions Which of these statements is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 3 and 4 | |
| 2561. |
Which one among the following is not a constitutional body in India? |
| A. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| B. | National Commissioner for religious and Linguistic Minorities |
| C. | National Commission for Scheduled Castes |
| D. | National Human Rights Commission in the eyes of the law. |
| Answer» C. National Commission for Scheduled Castes | |
| 2562. |
Consider the following statements 1. Report of the Administrative Reforms Commission. headed by late Morarji Desai, recommended the establishment of Lokpal and Lokayukta institutions. 2. Lokpal is the highest institution in India to investigate corruption at higher places in Government. 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» D. Neither 1 nor 2 | |
| 2563. |
Consider the following statements : 1. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) was set up during the Prime Ministership of Lal Bahadur Shastri. 2. The Members for CAT are drawn from both judicial and administrative streams. 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 | |
| 2564. |
Consider the following statements regarding the political parties in India. 1. The representation of the People's 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 6 national and 48 state level parties recognized by the Election Commission. Which of these statements are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2565. |
Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the prohibition, as to the holding of offices by members of Public Service Commissions on ceasing to be such members? 1. The Chairman of the UPSC shall be ineligible for further employment either under the Government of India or under the government of a state. 2. The Chairman of a SPSC shall be eligible for appointment as Chairman or any other memeber of the UPSC or as Chairman of any other SPSC, but not for any other employment either under the Government of India or under the government of a state. 3. A member other than Chairman of the UPSC shall be eligible for appointment as Chairman of the UPSC or as Chairman of a SPSC, but not for any other employment, either under the Government of India or under the government of a state. 4. A member other than Chairman of the SPSC shall be eligible for appointment as Chairman or any other member of the UPSC or as Chairman of that or any other SPSC, but not for any other employment either under the Government of India or under the government of a state. Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2566. |
Who, among the following, provides for the composition, manner of election and the required qualifications of members of the State Finance Commission? |
| A. | Governor |
| B. | President |
| C. | State legislative |
| D. | Chief Minister |
| Answer» D. Chief Minister | |
| 2567. |
Some of the salient features of the 73rd Amendment Act are 1. Gram Sabha to be the foundation of the Panchayati Raj 2. Three tier system to prevail everywhere 3. All elections for the PRIs to be conducted indirectly 4. Reservation of seats be done for backward classes 5. State Elections Commissions to look after the election system at the rural-urban level 6. State Finance Commission to review the financial position of the local-self-governing bodies Choose the correct features from the codes here. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 |
| B. | 1, 2, 5, 6 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 | |
| 2568. |
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) owe their existence to |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Preamble |
| D. | Objectives Resolution |
| Answer» C. Preamble | |
| 2569. |
Which one of the following is not a source of income of the municipalities? |
| A. | Taxes they can levy |
| B. | Toll fee |
| C. | Tax on village fairs |
| D. | Grants in-aid from the Consolidated Fund of the State |
| Answer» D. Grants in-aid from the Consolidated Fund of the State | |
| 2570. |
One of the following has/have legislative assembly (assemblies)? |
| A. | Chandigarh |
| B. | National Capital Territory of Delhi |
| C. | Lakshadweep |
| D. | Dadra and Nagar Haveli |
| Answer» C. Lakshadweep | |
| 2571. |
Who among the following is called the father of local self-government of India? |
| A. | Mayo |
| B. | Ripon |
| C. | Bentinck |
| D. | Dalhousie |
| Answer» C. Bentinck | |
| 2572. |
Which one of the following is not an urban local government body in India? |
| A. | Municipal Corporation |
| B. | Township |
| C. | Cantonment Board |
| D. | Zila Board |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2573. |
The State Election Commissioner can be removed: |
| A. | By the Governor of the State |
| B. | By the State Assembly |
| C. | Through an order issued by the Chief Minister |
| D. | Through a procedure similar to that for removal of the judge of a High Court |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2574. |
Which one of the following provisions has been left to the will of the State Governments in the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act? |
| A. | Providing reservation to the Backward Classes |
| B. | All posts at all levels to be filled by direct elections |
| C. | Reservation of seats for SC/ST in proportion to their population |
| D. | Reservation up to 1 /3 seats for women in panchayats |
| Answer» B. All posts at all levels to be filled by direct elections | |
| 2575. |
In which part of the Indian Constitution, has the provision for panchayats been made? |
| A. | Part IX |
| B. | Part IV |
| C. | Part III |
| D. | Part IX-A |
| Answer» B. Part IV | |
| 2576. |
Consider the following statements in reference to the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act 1. The Governor of a State shall constitute a Finance Commission every fifth year to review the financial position of the Panchayats. 2. The superintendence, direction and control of all elections to the Panchayats are vested in a State Election Commission. 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 | |
| 2577. |
The members of a Panchayat Samiti are: |
| A. | Directly elected by the people |
| B. | Indirectly elected by the members of the Village Panchayat |
| C. | Nominated by the Block Development Officer |
| D. | Nominated by the president / chairman of the Panchayat Samiti |
| Answer» B. Indirectly elected by the members of the Village Panchayat | |
| 2578. |
The 73rd Amendment Act emanates from the: |
| A. | Article 38 |
| B. | Article 40 |
| C. | Article 44 |
| D. | Article 52 |
| Answer» C. Article 44 | |
| 2579. |
Which of the following is/are correct with respect to the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution of India? 1. Constitutional status to Panchayats 2. Reservation of seats for women belonging to the Scheduled Castes or the Scheduled Tribes 3. Providing permanent structures for district planning Select the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 1 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | Only 3 |
| Answer» B. Only 1 | |
| 2580. |
Assertion (A): Reservation of seats for women in Panchayati Raj bodies will pave the way for their political empowerment. Reason (R): Empowerment of women is essential for the achievement of democracy and development. 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 | |
| 2581. |
Consider the following statements: 1. The Chairperson of a Panchayat at district level is elected in such manner as the Legislature of the State may provide. 2. Legislature of a State may provide for representation of members of the Legislative Assembly of the State representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other than the village level, in such Panchayat. 3. The Lok Sabha may provide for the representation of its members representing constituencies which comprise wholly or partly a Panchayat area at a level other than the village level, in such Panchayat. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Only 3 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» C. Only 3 | |
| 2582. |
Consider the following statements: 1. A Panchayat elected in the place of a dissolved one, does not enjoy the full period but remains in office for the remaining period after the dissolution. 2. In Panchayats, seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and women but not for Backward Classes of citizens. 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 | |
| 2583. |
As per the Constitution (74th Amendment) Act, Legislatures of States have not been conferred the power to empower municipalities with the responsibility of: |
| A. | Preparation of plans for economic development and social justice |
| B. | Management of law and order |
| C. | Implementation of schemes as may be entrusted to them |
| D. | Levy, collection and appropriation of taxes, duties, tolls, etc. |
| Answer» C. Implementation of schemes as may be entrusted to them | |
| 2584. |
Consider the following statements with respect to the Constitutional (Seventy-fourth Amendment) Act, 1992: It provided for: 1. Three-tier municipalities 2. Ward committees 3. District Planning Committees 4. Direct election of chairperson of a municipality7 Which of these is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 2585. |
The following are associated with well known local government policies: 1. Balwant Rai Mehta 2. Lord Mayo 3. Lord Ripon 4. Ashok Mehta Which is the correct chronological sequence of the above? Choose the correct answer from the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 2, 3, 1 and 4 |
| C. | 3, 2, 4 and 1 |
| D. | 4, 1, 3 and 2 |
| Answer» C. 3, 2, 4 and 1 | |
| 2586. |
The Chairperson of a District Planning Committee forwards the development plan recommended by the Committee to which one of the following? |
| A. | The State Government |
| B. | The District Development Officer |
| C. | The District Collector |
| D. | Chairperson, Zilla Parishad |
| Answer» B. The District Development Officer | |
| 2587. |
Consider the following pairs: 1. Cantonment Administered centrally by Defence Ministry 2. Notified area committee Administers newly developing towns 3. Municipal council Administers big cities with complex problems 4. Municipal corporation Headed by and elected Mayor Which of these pairs are correctly matched? |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 3 | |
| 2588. |
Which of the following units of urban local self-government does not have a constitutional foundation? |
| A. | Cantonment Boards |
| B. | Municipal Councils |
| C. | Municipal Corporations |
| D. | Nagar Panchayats |
| Answer» B. Municipal Councils | |
| 2589. |
In 1989, the 64th and 65th Amendment Bills were not passed and the Amendment Acts could not come in force at that time because: |
| A. | Lok Sabha was dissolved in November, 1989. |
| B. | Lok Sabha could not pass the Bills for lack of required majority. |
| C. | Rajya Sabha could not pass the Bills due to lack of required majority. |
| D. | The President sent the Bills for reconsideration. |
| Answer» D. The President sent the Bills for reconsideration. | |
| 2590. |
Who is known as the 'Father of Local Government in India'? |
| A. | LordCurzon |
| B. | LordWellesly |
| C. | Lord Mayo |
| D. | LordRipon |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2591. |
Regarding reservation of seats on Panchayats and Municipalities, it would INCORRECT to say: |
| A. | Seats are reserved for SC/ST in proportion to their number |
| B. | At least 1/3 of total number of seats are filled by direct elections and are reserved for women |
| C. | reservations for SC/ST are effective till 2010 |
| D. | Unreserved seats cannot be contested by women |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2592. |
The tenure of every Panehayat shall be for five years from the date Of |
| A. | its first meeting |
| B. | issue of notification for the conduct of elections to the Panchayat |
| C. | declaration of the election results |
| D. | taking oath of office by the elected members |
| Answer» B. issue of notification for the conduct of elections to the Panchayat | |
| 2593. |
Which one of the following statements regarding local government in India has been wrongly listed? |
| A. | The election to local bodies are determined by a commission |
| B. | 30 per cent of the seats in local bodies are reserved for the women |
| C. | Finances to local governments are provided by a commission |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2594. |
The Article of the Constitution of India containing the provision for the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities is: |
| A. | Article 350-A |
| B. | Article 351 |
| C. | Article 350 |
| D. | Article 350-B |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2595. |
The National Commission for STs submits its annual report to the: |
| A. | Parliament of India |
| B. | Union Cabinet |
| C. | Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
| D. | President of India |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2596. |
______ comes under Right to Equality? 1. Non-discrimination by State on grounds of religion or race 2. Equal protection before law 3. Equal pay for equal work 4. Equality of opportunity in employment provided by the State Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2597. |
In the Constitution of India, promotion of international peace and security is included in the PAS Prelims 2014] |
| A. | Preamble to the Constitution |
| B. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| C. | Fundamental Duties |
| D. | Ninth Schedule |
| Answer» C. Fundamental Duties | |
| 2598. |
The sub-committee of the Constituent Assembly relating to fundamental rights was headed by |
| A. | K. M. Munshi |
| B. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| C. | Vallabhai Patel |
| D. | Rajendera Prasad |
| Answer» D. Rajendera Prasad | |
| 2599. |
Which of the following are Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen according to Article 51-A of the Constitution? 1. To believe in socialism, secularism and democracy 2. To abide by the Constitution and respect the National Flag and the National Anthem 3. To protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India 4. To preserve the rich heritage of the country's composite culture 5. To help the poor and weaker sections of the society Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| C. | 3, 4 and 5 |
| D. | 1, 4 and 5 |
| Answer» C. 3, 4 and 5 | |
| 2600. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List-I (Union Territories) List-II (judiciary) A. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 1. Under Bombay High court B. Dadra and Nager Haveli 2. Under madras High court C. Lakshadweep 3. Under Punjab High court D. Under Calcutta High court 5. Under Kerala High court Codes: |
| A. | A-2 B-1 C-5 D-4 |
| B. | A-4 B-1 C-5 D-2 |
| C. | A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 |
| D. | A-2 B-5 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 | |