Test: UPSC Prelims (Past Year Questions) Polity 2015-20 - 3 - BPSC (Bihar) MCQ

Consider the following statements:

1. The Executive Power of the Union of India is vested in the Prime Minister.

2. The Prime Minister is the ex officio Chairman of the Civil Services Board. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2016)

With reference to the ‘Gram Nyayalaya Act’, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. As per the Act, Gram Nyayalayas can hear only civil cases and not criminal cases.

2. The Act allows local social activists as mediators/reconciliation.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2016)

With reference to ‘Financial Stability and Development Council’, consider the following statements:

1. It is an organ of NITI Aayog.

2. It is headed by the Union Finance Minister.

3. It monitors macro-prudential supervision of the economy.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2016)

The Parliament of India acquires the power to legislate on any item in the State List in the national interest if a resolution to that effect is passed by the (2016)

Consider the following statements:

1. The minimum age prescribed for any person to be a member of Panchayat is 25 years.

2. A Panchayat reconstituted after premature dissolution continues only for the remainder period.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2016)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. A Bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its prorogation.

2. A Bill pending in the Rajya Sabha, which has not been passed by the Lok Sabha, shall not lapse on dissolution of the Lok Sabha.

Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2016)

The provisions in the Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule in the Constitution of India are made in order to (2015)

With reference to the Union Government considers the following statements.

1. The Department of Revenue is responsible for the preparation of Union Budget that is presented to the parliament

2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India without the authorization of the Parliament of India.

3. All the disbursements made from Public Account also need Authorization from the Parliament of India

Which of the following statements given above is/are correct? (2015)

Who/Which of the following is the Custodian of the Constitution of India? (2015)

Which one of the following was given classical language status recently? (2015)

Consider the following statements:

1. The Legislative Council of a state in India can be larger in size than half of the Legislative Assembly of that particular state.

2. The Governor of a state nominates the Chairman of Legislative Council of that particular state.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (2015)

“To uphold and protect the Sovereignty Unity and Integrity of India” is a provision made in the (2015)

The fundamental object of Panchayati Raj system is to ensure which among the following?

1. People’s participation in development

2. Political accountability

3. Democratic decentralization

4. Financial mobilization

Select the correct answer using the code given below (2015)

The ideal of “Welfare State” in the Indian Constitution is enshrined in its (2015)

There is a Parliamentary System of Government in India because the (2015)

With Reference to the Fourteenth Finance Commission, which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. It has increased the share of States in the central divisible pool from 32 percent to 42 percent

2. It has made recommendations concerning sector-specific grants Select the correct answer using the code given below. (2015)

Consider the following Statements regarding the DPSP/ Directive Principles of State Policy:

1. The Principles spell out the socio-economic democracy in the country

2. The provisions contained in these Principles are not enforceable by any court. Which of the statements given below are correct? (2015)