Indian Polity & Governance in Constitution (Civil Service Examination), Questions and Answers, GK for UPSC, Bank PO & All Exams

1. Match List I (Articles of the Constitution of India) with List II (Provision) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2004]
List I
A. Article 14
B. Article 15
C. Article 16
D. Article 17
List II
1. The State shall not discriminate against any citizen on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex place of birth or any of term
2. The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of laws within the territory of India
3. 'Untouchability'is abolished and its practice in any from is forbidden
4. There shall be equality of opportunity for all citizens in matters relating to employment or appointment to any office under the State
Codes:

a. A-2,B-4,C-1,D-3

b. A-3,B-1,C-4,D-2

c. A-2, B-1,C-4, D-3

d. A-3, B-4,C-1, D-2

2. Which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution provides that 'It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against external aggression and internal disturbance'? [2003]

a. Article 215

b. Article 275

c. Article 325

d. Article 355

3. Which of the following are the objectives of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP)? [1995]
1. To stabilize agricultural prices
2. To ensure meaningful real income levels to the farmers
3. To protect the interest of the consumers by providing essential agricultural commodities at reasonable rates through public distribution system
4. To ensure maximum price for the farmer
Codes:

a. 1, 2 and 3

b. 1,2and4

c. 1, 3 and 4

d. 2, 3 and 4

4. What does the 104111 Constitution Amendement Bill related to? [2006]

a. Abolition of Legislative Councils in certain states.

b. Introduction of dual citizenship for persons of Indian origin living outside India.

c. Providing quota to socially and educationally backward classes in private educational institutions.

d. Providing quota for religious minorities in the services under the central Government.

5. Which one among the following commission was set up in pursuance of a definite provision under an Article of the Constitution of India? [2006]

a. University Grants Commission

b. National Human Rights Commission

c. Election Commission

d. Central Vigilance Commission

6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer:
List I (Item in the Indian Constitution)
A. Directive Principles of State Policy
B. Fundamental Rights
C. Concurrent List in Union-State Relations
D. India as a Union of States with greater powers to the Union
List II (Country from which it was derived)
1. Australia
2. Canada
3. Ireland
4. United Kingdom
5. United States of America
Codes:

a. A-5, B-4, C-1, D-2

b. A-3, B-5,C-2, D-1

c. A-5, B-4, C-2, D-1

d. A-3, B-5, C-1, D-2

7. 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 formation in each state as State Human Rights Commission
3. Its powers are only recommendatory in nature
4. It is mandatory to appoint a woman as a member of the Commission
Which of the above statements are correct? [1999]

a. 1,2,3 and 4

b. 2 and 4

c. 2 and 3

d. 1 and 3

8. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct? [2003]

a. The Press Council of India is an autonomous quasi- judicial body established under an Act of Parliament

b. The Press Information Bureau provides accreditation to media person so as to have easy access to information from government sources

c. Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspaper

d. Press Trust of India is the largest news agency in the country

9. Which one of the following is incorrect in respect of Local Government in India? [1995]

a. According to the Indian Constitution, local government is not an independent tier in the federal system

b. 30% of the seats in local bodies are reserved for women

c. Local government finances are to be provided by a Commission

d. Elections to local bodies are to be determined by a Commission

10. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: [2001]
List-I - Publisher
A. Ministry of Industry
B. Central Statistical
C. Reserve Bank of India
D. Ministry of Finance
List-II - Publication
1. Report on Currency and Finance
2. Economic Survey Organisation
3. Wholesale Price Index
4. National Accounts Statistics
Codes:

a. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

b. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

c. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

d. A-3,B-4,C-2, D-1

General Knowledge

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2. World Geography -Test-02

3. World Geography -Test-03

4. Geography of India -Test-01

5. Geography of India -Test-02

6. Geography of India -Test-03

7. Geography of India -Test-04

8. Geography of India -Test-05

9. History of India - Test - 01

10. History of India - Test - 02

11. History of India - Test - 03

12. History of India - Test - 04

13. History of India - Test - 05

14. History of India - Test - 06

15. History of India - Test - 07

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