UPSC Indian Polity Previous Years Questions Quiz13

1. Which of the following is/are among the Fundamental Duties of citizens laid down in the Indian Constitution? [2012 – I] 1. To preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture 2. To protect the weaker sections from social injustice 3. To develop the scientific temper and spirit of inquiry 4. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

1, 3 and 4 only

2 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2, 3 and 4

2. The primary function of the Finance Commission in India is to: [2000]

allocate funds to various ministries of the Union and State Governments

prepare the Annual Budget

distribution of revenue between the Centre and the States

advise the President on financial matters

3. Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the endeavour of every state to provide adequate facility for instruction in the mother tongue at the primary stage of education? [2001]

Article 350

Article 349

Article 351

Article 350-A

4. Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, four languages were added to the list of languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, thereby raising their number to 22? [2008]

Constitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act

Constitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act

Constitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act

Constitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act

5. Which of the following Constitutional Amendments are related to raising the number of Members of Lok Sabha to be elected from the States? [2003]

7th and 31st

11th and 42nd

13th and 38th

6th and 22nd

6. Consider the following statements : [2014 – I] A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

2 only

7. In India, if a religious sect/community is given the status of a national minority, what special advantages it is entitled to? [2011 – I] 1. It can establish and administer exclusive educational institutions. 2. The President of India automatically nominates a representative of the community to Lok Sabha. 3. It can derive benefits from the Prime Minister’s 15-Point Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

2 and 3

1 only

1 and 3

1, 2 and 3

8. hat is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up? [1996]

Three tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levels

Four tier system of local self government at the village block, district and in the state levels

Single tier structure of local self government at the village level .

Two tier system of local self government at the village and block levels

9. According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman? [2004]

Any serving Judge of the Supreme Court

Only a retired Chief Justice of India

Only a retired Chief Justice of a High Court

Any serving Judge of the High Court

10. The 73rd Constitution Amendment Act, 1992 refers
to the: [2000]

guarantee of right to life, liberty and security of
person, equality before law and equal protection
without discrimination

generation of gainful employment for the
unemployed and the under employed men and
women in rural areas

laying the foundation for strong and vibrant
Panchayati Raj institutions in the country

generation of employment for the able bodied
adults who are in need and desirous of work
during the lean agricultural season

UPSC Indian Polity Previous Years Questions Quiz13

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