UPSC Prelims Paper -1 Previous/Model Question’s on Polity and Governance

Previous & Model Questions on Polity and Governance

UPSC Prelims Paper-1 Previous and Model Questions on Polity and Governance

2012 In India other than ensuring that public funds are used efficiently and for intended purpose, what is the importance of the office of the Comptroller and auditor General of India (CAG)? a.) CAG exercises exchequer control on behalf of the parliament when president declares national emergency (financial emergency) b.) CAG reports on the execution of the projects or programmers by the ministers are discussed by the public accounts committee c.) Information from the CAG reports can be used by investigating agencies to press charges against those who have violated the law while managing public finances d.) While dealing with the audit and accounting of the government companies, CAG has certain judicial powers for prosecuting those who violate the law Which of above is correct? 1.) a c and d only 2.) b only 3.) b and c only 4.) a b c and d

Correct Answer:2

The Prime minister of India, at the time of his/her appointment? 1.) Need not necessarily be a member of one of the houses of the parliament, but must become the member of one of the houses within six months 2.) Need not necessarily be a member of one houses of the parliament, but must become a member of lok sabha within six months 3.) Must be a member of one of the houses of the parliament 4.) Must be a member of the lok sabha

Correct Answer: 1

A dead lock between lok sabha and Raja sabha calls for joint sitting of the parliament during passage of 1.     Ordinary legislation bill 2.     Money bill  3.     Constitution Amendment bill Select the correct one? A.) 1 only B.) 2 and 3 only c.) 1 and 3 only D.) 1 2 and 3

Correct Answer: A

2011                    Karl Marx explained the process of class struggle with help of which of the following theories? A.) Empirical liberalism B.) Existentialism C.) Darwin’s theory of Evolution D.) Dialectical materialism

Correct Answer: D

When the annual budget is not passed by the lok sabha? 1.) The budget is modified and presented again 2.) The budget is refers to the Raja sabha for suggestions 3.) The finance minster is asked to resign 4.) The prime minister submits the resignation of council of council of ministers

Correct Answer: 4

Under the constitution of India which one of the below is not the fundamental duty? 1.) To vote in public elections 2.) To develop scientific temper 3.) To safeguard public property 4.) To abide by the constitution and respect its ideas

Correct Answer: 1

2010 The instrument of instructions contained in government o f Indian act 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India in the year 1950 as? A.) Fundamental rights B.) Directive principals of state policy C.) Extent of executive power of state D.) Conduct of business of the government of India

Correct Answer: B

Who of the following shall cause every recommendation made by the finance commission to be laid before each house of the parliament? 1.) The president of India 2.) The speaker of lok Sabha 3.) The prime minister of India 4.) The union finance Minister

Correct Answer: 1

Which of the following is responsible for the preparation and presentation of the union budget to the parliament? A.) Department of finance B.) Department of Economic affairs C.) Department of Financial Services D.) Department of Expenditure

Correct Answer: B