UPSC – CSE Prelims 2024
EASY
POLITY – INTRODUCTION
1. Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?
(a) C. Rajagopalachari
(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
(c) T. T. Krishnamachari
(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha
Ans. (d)
Day 6: Prelims 2024 Polity 1 Consider the following statements: 1. Constituent Assembly held its first meeting on December 9, 1946. 2. The oldest member, was elected as the temporary President of the Assembly, following the British practice. 3. H. C. Mukherjee was Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) All the above (b) 1 and 3 only (c) 1 and 2 only (d) None of the above Ans. (b) The oldest member, Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha, was elected as the temporary President of the Assembly, following the French practice. |
EASY
POLITY – INTRODUCTION
2. The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?
- Konkani
- Manipuri
- Nepali
- Maithili
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1,3 and 4
(d) 3 and 4
Ans. (a)
Day 35: Prelims 2024 Culture Languages Which of the following languages is/are mentioned in the Eighth Schedules in the Constitution of India? 1. Konkani 2. Manipuri 3. Nepali 4. Sindhi 5. Bodo 6. Pali Select the correct answer using the codes given below (a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (b) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 (c) 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 (d) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Ans. (b) 14 languages were initially included in the Eight Schedule to the Constitution. Sindhi language was added in 1967. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were included in 1992. Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali were added in 2004. |
EASY
POLITY – INTRODUCTION
3. Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?
- Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
- Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
- Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Ans. (d)
Powers of the Panchayats – Part IX
Powers of the Municipalities – Part IX A
Cooperative Societies – Part IX B
Emergency provisions – Part XVIII
Amendment of the Constitution – Part XX
Day 39: Prelims 2024 Polity Panchayats Municipalities Which one of the following is NOT correct? Part IX A of the Constitution of India pertaining to the Municipalities provides: (a) that Grants-in-aid be made to the Municipalities from the Consolidated Fund of the State (b) for setting up a separate Finance Commission for the Municipalities (c) for setting up Committee for District Planning (d) for setting up Committee for Metropolitan Planning Ans. (b) |
MEDIUM
POLITY – INTRODUCTION
- With reference to the Government of India Act, 1935, consider the following statements:
- It provided for the establishment of an All India Federation based on the union of the British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
- Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal legislature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither l nor 2
Ans (a)
Defence and Foreign Affairs were kept under the control of the federal executive
Test 16 History: Modern India PRELIMS 2024 Which of the following is/are the principle feature(s) of the Government of India Act, 1935? 1. Provincial autonomy 2. All India Federation 3. Local Self Government 4. Dyarchy in the provinces Select the correct answer from the codes given below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 2 and 4 only (d) 1, 2 and 4 only Ans (a) The Government of India Act of 1935 provided for the establishment of an All-India Federation consisting of provinces and princely states as units. It abolished dyarchy in the provinces and introduced ‘provincial autonomy’ in its place. |
UPSC – CSE Prelims 2023
POLITY – INTRODUCTION
1. Consider the following statements in respect of the Constitution Day:
Statement-I: Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November every year to promote constitutional values among citizens.
Statement-II: On 26th November, 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India set up a Drafting Committee under the Chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar to prepare a Draft Constitution of India.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
(a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect Statement-II is correct
Answer : (c)
Constitution Day, also known as “National Law Day”, is celebrated in India on 26 November every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on 19th November 2015 notified the decision of Government of India to celebrate the 26th day of November every year as ‘Constitution Day’ to promote Constitution values among citizens. Hence statement 1 is correct.
On 26th November, 1949 our constitution was adopted. Hence statement 2 is incorrect.
POLITY – INTRODUCTION
2. Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the ‘Constitution’ of a country?
(a) It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
(b) It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
(c) It defines and limits the powers of government
(d) It secures social justice, social equality and social security.
Answer: C
The primary purpose of a constitution is to establish the framework for governance and define the structure of the government. It outlines the powers and functions of various branches of government, such as the executive, legislative, and judiciary.
While the other options may be important aspects or goals associated with a constitution, such as the creation of political offices and a government (B) or securing social justice, social equality, and social security (D), they do not capture the fundamental role of a constitution in defining and limiting the powers of the government.