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Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies Topic: Indian Polity

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which Article deals with the reporting of the Governor to the President regarding the failure of constitutional machinery in the State?

Article 355 Article 356 Article 357 Article 358
Q2. Consider the following duties: 1. To uphold and protect the Sovereignty, Unity and Integrity of India. 2. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India. 3. To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform. 4. To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so. Which of these are explicitly mentioned as Fundamental Duties?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4
Q3. Which of the following is an example of an amendment by special majority alone?

Formation of new states Amendment of Directive Principles of State Policy Representation of states in Parliament Powers of the Supreme Court
Q4. Deprivation of citizenship under the Citizenship Act, 1955, is permissible if a person has acquired citizenship by:

Birth Descent Naturalisation or Registration Incorporation of territory
Q5. According to the 74th Amendment Act, which of the following is a type of Municipality?

Nagar Panchayat Municipal Council Municipal Corporation All of the above
Q6. Reducing the influence of caste and religion in elections is a significant objective of:

Constituent assembly debates Judicial activism Electoral reforms Economic policies
Q7. Which of the following statements accurately describes the Governor's role in relation to the State Legislature's financial powers?

The Governor can directly authorize expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of the State without legislative approval. The Governor must place the Annual Financial Statement before the State Legislature. The Governor can reject the recommendations of the Finance Commission regarding the distribution of taxes between the State and the Panchayats. The Governor has the power to impose new taxes without legislative sanction.
Q8. Which of the following is a source of income for Gram Panchayats?

Income Tax Customs Duty House Tax Corporate Tax
Q9. Which constitutional amendment introduced the provisions regarding the size of the Council of Ministers?

42nd Amendment Act 44th Amendment Act 91st Amendment Act 97th Amendment Act
Q10. In the event of a vacancy in the office of the Prime Minister due to death or resignation, the President's actions are guided by constitutional principles. Which of the following actions is constitutionally permissible for the President?

Appointing a caretaker government from retired judges. Directly dissolving the Lok Sabha and announcing fresh elections. Asking the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha to form the government or appointing an interim Prime Minister. Assuming all executive powers until a new Prime Minister is appointed.
Q11. If a Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352 is in operation, the President can issue directions to the States for the manner in which their executive authority shall be exercised. These directions may require the State Governments to:

Exercise their powers in a manner specified by the President Suspend the Fundamental Rights of their citizens Take over the administration of the state Amend their state constitutions
Q12. Which of the following is NOT a mandatory recommendation of the Sarkaria Commission regarding inter-state relations?

Establishment of a permanent Inter-State Council. Strengthening the role of the Governor as a neutral mediator. Empowering the Centre to unilaterally dissolve State Legislative Assemblies. Devolution of more financial resources to the States.
Q13. Who is the current President of India?

Ram Nath Kovind Pranab Mukherjee Droupadi Murmu Narendra Modi
Q14. The Fundamental Duty to protect and improve the natural environment applies to:

Only government Only citizens Citizens and the State Only forest officials
Q15. The Supreme Court's judgment in the S.R. Bommai case (1994) significantly curtailed the arbitrary use of Article 356 by the Union government. This judgment can be interpreted as a move towards strengthening the autonomy of states within the federal framework by:

Emphasizing the principle of cooperative federalism Reinforcing the principle of legislative federalism Placing stricter judicial checks on executive overreach in federal matters Promoting fiscal decentralization
Q16. The Tenth Schedule provides that a nominated member of Parliament or a State Legislature can be disqualified if they join any political party within a period of:

Six months from the date of nomination One year from the date of nomination Six months from the date they take their seat One year from the date they take their seat
Q17. Which of the following is NOT a mechanism to facilitate inter-state cooperation in India?

Inter-State Council Zonal Councils National Development Council Unilateral imposition of President's Rule in states without consultation.
Q18. What is the role of the President in the process of amending the Constitution?

Can veto the bill Can return the bill for reconsideration Must give his assent to the bill Can send the bill to the Supreme Court for advisory opinion
Q19. Which of the following is a Directive Principle of State Policy?

Right to equality Right against exploitation To secure a living wage Freedom of speech and expression
Q20. Who is eligible to apply for Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) as a spouse of an Indian citizen or an OCI cardholder?

Any foreign national A foreign national of Indian origin A foreign national, provided the marriage is registered and has subsisted for at least two years Only citizens of Commonwealth countries

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