UPSC Pre 2018 Polity Questions
On 3rd June 2018, UPSC conducted Prelims exam for recruitment in IAS/IPS and other civil services. 13 MCQs were from Polity.
- In the federation established by The Government on India Act of 1935. Residuary Power were given to the (Pre18 Q93. Set-D)
- Federal Legislature
- Governor General
- Provincial Legislature
- Provincial Governors
2. Consider the following statements : (Pre18 Q27. Set-D)
- Aadhaar card can be used as a proof of citizenship or domicile.
- Once issued, Aadhaar number cannot be deactivated or omitted by the Issuing Authority.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
3. Right to Privacy is protected as an intrinsic part of Right to Life and Personal Liberty. Which of the following in the Constitution of India correctly and appropriately imply the above statement? (Pre18 Q77. Set-D)
- Article 14 and the provisions under the 42nd Amendment to the Constitution
- Article 17 and the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV
- Article 21 and the freedoms guaranteed in Part. III
- Article 24 and the provisions under the 44th Amendment to the Constitution
- Article 14- Gives the Right to Equality. 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976, is known as mini constitution.
- Article 17- Related to the Abolition of Untouchability. It is part of Right to Equality. Part IV- Directive Principles of State Policy, does not have any mention about the Privacy.
- Article 24- Prohibition of employment of children in factories, etc. 44th Constitution Amendment- 44th amendment of the Constitution was enacted by the Janata Government mainly to nullify some of the amendments made by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
4. International Labour Organization’s Conventions 138 and 182 are related to (Pre18 Q75. Set-D)
- Child labour
- Adaptation of agricultural practices to global climate change
- Regulation of food prices and food security
- Gender parity at the workplace
5. With reference to the election of the President of India, consider the following statements: (Pre18 Q87. Set-D)
- The value of the vote of each MLA varies from State to State.
- The value of the vote of MPs of the Lok Sabha is more than the value of the vote of MPs of the Rajya Sabha.
Which of the statements given above is/are Correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 or 2
6. Consider the following statements: (Pre18 Q96. Set-D)
- No criminal proceedings shall be instituted against the Governor of a State any court during his term of office.
- The emoluments and allowances of the Governor of a State shall not be diminished during his term of office.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
- He enjoys personal immunity from legal liability for his official acts. During his term of office, he is immune from any criminal proceedings, even in respect of his personal acts. He cannot be arrested or imprisoned.
- His emoluments and allowances cannot be diminished during his term of office. Thus both statements are right.
7. With reference to the Parliament of India, which of the following Parliamentary Committees scrutinizes and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules, by-laws, etc. conferred by the Constitution or delegated by the Parliament are being properly exercised by the Executive within the scope of such delegation ? (Pre18 Q65. Set-D)
- Committee on Government Assurances
- Committee on Subordinate Legislation
- Rules Committee
- Business Advisory Committee
Committee on government assurances– checks the assurances, promises and undertakings given by ministers from time to time on the floor of the House and reports on the extent to which they have been carried through. In the Lok Sabha, it consists of 15 members and in the Rajya Sabha, it consists of 10 members. It was constituted in 1953.
Committee on Subordinate legislation examines and reports to the House whether the powers to make regulations, rules, sub-rules and bye-laws delegated by the Parliament or conferred by the Constitution to the Executive are being properly exercised by it. In both the Houses, the committee consists of 15 members. It was constituted in 1953.
Rules committee considers the matters of procedure and conduct of business in the House and recommends necessary amendments or additions to the rules of the House. The Lok Sabha committee consists of 15 members including the Speaker as its ex-officio chairman. In the Rajya Sabha, it consists of 16 members including the Chairman as its ex-officio chairman
Business advisory committee regulates the programme and time table of the House. It allocates time for the transaction of legislative and other business brought before the House by the government. The Lok Sabha committee consists of 15 members including the Speaker as its chairman. In the Rajya Sabha, it has 11 members including the Chairman as its ex-officio chairman.
8. Consider the following statements: (Pre18 Q94. Set-D)
- The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall vacate his/her office if he/she ceases to be a member of the Assembly.
- Whenever the Legislative Assembly is dissolved, the Speaker shall vacate his/her immediately.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
9. If the President of India exercises his power as provided under Article 356 of the Constitution in respect of a particular State, then (Pre18 Q38. Set-D)
- the Assembly of the State is automatically dissolved.
- the powers of the Legislature of that State shall be exercisable by or under the authority of the Parliament.
- Article 19 is suspended in that State.
- the President can make laws relating to that State.
10. Consider the following statements : (Pre18 Q20. Set-D)
- The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India.
- The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
11. Consider the following statements : (Pre18 Q16. Set-D)
- In the first Lok Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party.
- In the Lok Sabha, a “Leader of the Opposition” was recognized for the first time in1969.
- In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
12. Which one of the following reflects the nicest, appropriate relationship between law and liberty? (Pre18 Q95. Set-D)
- if there are more laws, there is less liberty.
- If there are no laws, there is no liberty.
- If there is liberty, laws have to be made by the people.
- If laws are changed too often, liberty is in danger.
- Concept of Negative Liberty: Historically speaking, the term liberty was initially defined as absence of all restraints on an individual. John Stuart Mill, the nineteenth century English political philosopher, described, “Restraint as an evil”. Mill was especially worried about the restraints coming from the state and society.
From above passage, we can infer A: if there are more laws, there is less liberty. - Concept of Positive Liberty: Since individuals live together in a society, complete absence of restraints would be neither possible nor desirable. It has been very aptly said that your liberty to swing your arm ends there where my nose begins. For liberty to be enjoyed by everyone, it should have reasonable restraints. The freedom of many requires restraint of law on the freedom of some. Later liberals supported the positive liberty.
13. Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the “Rule of Law” ? (Pre18 Q100. Set-D)
- Limitation of powers
- Equality before law
- People’s responsibility to the Government
- Liberty and civil rights
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- 1 and 3 only
- 2 and 4 only
- 1, 2 and 4 only
- 1, 2, 3 and 4