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Exam: BPSC Subject: General Studies Topic: Indian Polity

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What is the minimum number of members, including the Chairman, that an SPSC must have as stipulated by the relevant constitutional provisions or conventions?

Three Four Five The Constitution does not specify a minimum number.
Q2. The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was initially a statutory body. When was it given constitutional status?

As part of the 101st Amendment Act, 2016 As part of the 102nd Amendment Act, 2018 As part of the 103rd Amendment Act, 2019 As part of the 104th Amendment Act, 2019
Q3. The Governor can declare 'President's Rule' in a state under which Article?

Article 352 Article 356 Article 360 Article 365
Q4. A PIL can be filed by any bona fide public-spirited citizen, even if they are not personally affected by the issue. This is known as:

Locus Standi Res Judicata Pro Bono Publico Habeas Corpus
Q5. A member of the State Legislature can be disqualified if they are absent from the session for how many consecutive days without the permission of the House?

30 days 60 days 90 days 120 days
Q6. In the context of parliamentary procedure, what is the significance of the 'division' after a voice vote, particularly when the exact number of votes for and against a motion is required?

It is a method of concluding a debate and moving to the next agenda item. It is a formal process to ascertain the precise support for or opposition to a proposal, ensuring transparency. It is an optional procedure that the Speaker can invoke at their discretion. It is a precursor to the Presidential assent on a bill.
Q7. The Fifth Schedule of the Constitution provides for the establishment of Tribes Advisory Councils in states having Scheduled Areas. What is a primary function of these councils?

To advise on matters relating to the welfare of Scheduled Tribes To levy taxes on tribal communities To manage the armed forces in Scheduled Areas To conduct elections for tribal chiefs
Q8. The Government of India Act 1858 established the post of:

Governor-General of India Viceroy of India Secretary of State for India President of India
Q9. Which of the following is a significant challenge in ensuring the effective functioning of the Gram Sabha, despite its constitutional recognition?

Lack of elected representatives at the Gram Sabha level. Irregular conduct of meetings and low citizen participation. Over-empowerment of the Sarpanch and Panchayat members. Limited scope of its advisory functions.
Q10. What is the eligibility criterion to become an Election Commissioner?

Must be a retired judge of the Supreme Court Must have experience in public administration No specific educational qualification is prescribed, but generally, persons of eminence in public life are appointed Must be a former civil servant
Q11. Which of the following is NOT a disqualification for the appointment of a Governor?

Being a member of Parliament Being a member of the State Legislature Holding any office of profit Not being a citizen of India
Q12. The power to increase or decrease the area of any state or to alter the boundaries or name of any state is a legislative power of:

The President The Parliament The Supreme Court The concerned State Legislature
Q13. If a political party merges with another party and two-thirds of its legislators agree to the merger, the legislators who join the merged party are:

Disqualified Not disqualified Subject to party's discretion Temporarily suspended
Q14. The President of India is elected by:

Direct election Indirect election Election by the Rajya Sabha only Appointment by the Prime Minister
Q15. The President's power to issue directions to states during a national emergency under Article 352 extends to:

Any matter, irrespective of its constitutional standing Only financial matters The manner in which the executive authority of the state is to be exercised The appointment and dismissal of state chief ministers
Q16. Which article provides for the appointment of a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?

Article 350A Article 350B Article 351 Article 349
Q17. The 'Panchayati Raj Extension to Scheduled Areas Act' (PESA), 1996, has implications for urban local bodies in scheduled areas, allowing for:

Greater autonomy for Municipal Corporations The establishment of 'Nagar Panchayats' in such areas The integration of traditional tribal governance with urban administration The direct appointment of Mayors by the Governor
Q18. Which of the following is a challenge in applying the 'Original Intent' method?

Defining the 'original public meaning' of vague terms The difficulty in definitively ascertaining the framers' collective intent The need to constantly update the Constitution The irrelevance of historical documents
Q19. Citizenship by place of birth (jus soli) is generally applicable in Bangladesh if:

At least one parent is a citizen The person is born on Bangladeshi soil, regardless of parentage The person's mother is a citizen The person is born in a Bangladeshi embassy abroad
Q20. Who is the current Speaker of the Lok Sabha in India?

Om Birla Sumitra Mahajan Meira Kumar G.M.C. Balayogi

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