Miscellaneous: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Polity)
This page lists 40 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) questions on Miscellaneous (Polity), asked between 1997 to 2024. Choose an option to see the correct answer and the full explanation on the same page.
Explanations state facts as they stood in the year each question was asked, so words like “recently” or “currently” refer to that year, not today. For the present position, check the latest Current Affairs.
Showing 21–30 of 40 questions
UPSC 2011Polity · Miscellaneous
Q21. India is home to lakhs of persons with disabilities. What are the benefits available to them under the law? 1. Free schooling till the age of 18 years in government-run schools. 2. Preferential allotment of land for setting up business. 3. Ramps in public buildings. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, and other policies provide multiple benefits to persons with disabilities to ensure their inclusion and accessibility in society.
Statement 1 is correct: Children with disabilities are entitled to free education till the age of 18 in government schools, as per the RPWD Act, 2016.
Statement 2 is correct: The government provides preferential allotment of land for businesses, housing, and special employment schemes for persons with disabilities.
Statement 3 is correct: Public buildings are required to have ramps and other accessibility features under the Accessible India Campaign and the RPWD Act.
UPSC 2008Polity · Miscellaneous
Q22. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:
List-I (Person)
List-II (Position)
A. Nagendra Singh
1. Chief Election Commissioner of India
B. N. Ray
2. President, International Court of Justice
C. R. K. Trivedi
3. Chief Justice of India
D. Ashok Desai
4. Attorney General of India
Explanation
A is matched with 2: Nagender Singh served as the President of the International Court of Justice. B is matched with 3: A. N. Ray held the position of Chief Justice of India. He is well remembered for his controversial elevation as Chief Justice during the tenure of Indira Gandhi’s government, which was perceived as politically motivated. C is matched with 1: R. K. Trivedi was the Chief Election Commissioner of India. D is matched with 4: Ashok Desai served as the Attorney General of India. The Attorney General is the top legal advisor to the government of India and represents the government in the Supreme Court.
UPSC 2005Polity · Miscellaneous
Q23. Consider the following statements: 1. Article 371 A to 371 I were inserted in the Constitution of India to meet regional demands of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh and Goa. 2. The Constitution of India and the United States of America envisage a dual polity (The Union and the States) but a single citizenship. 3. A naturalized citizen of India can never be deprived of his citizenship. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Articles 371A to 371I were added through various amendments to preserve the cultural, social, and economic interests of specific regions, addressing their unique needs.
Statement 1 is correct: Articles 371A to 371I were added to meet regional demands of states like Nagaland, Assam, Manipur, Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, and Goa.
Statement 2 is incorrect: Although both constitutions allow a dual system of governance, the United States permits dual citizenship, while India adheres to single citizenship.
Statement 3 is also incorrect: In India, a naturalized citizen can lose citizenship if acquired through fraud or disloyalty to the Constitution.
UPSC 2005Polity · Miscellaneous
Q24. Under which one of the Ministries of the Government of India does the Food and Nutrition Board work?
Explanation
The Food and Nutrition Board is primarily responsible for implementing various programs related to nutrition, food security, and the health of children and mothers. Currently. It works under the Ministry of Women and Child Development in the Government of India. However, in the year the question was asked, the body was under the purview of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
UPSC 2004Polity · Miscellaneous
Q25. Consider the following events: 1. Fourth general elections in India 2. Formation of Haryana state 3. Mysore named as Karnataka state 4. Meghalaya and Tripura become full states Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above?
Explanation
Option (a) is correct: The event sequence is 2-1-4-3. Formation of Haryana State from Punjab in 1966. Fourth general elections in India were conducted in 1967. Meghalaya and Tripura became full states in 1972. Mysore was renamed as Karnataka State in 1973.
UPSC 2004Polity · Miscellaneous
Q26. The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of:
Explanation
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) operates under the Ministry of Culture.The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), founded in 1861, oversees archaeological research, and the preservation of over 3,600 monuments and sites of national importance, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It conducts excavations and conservation projects to protect India’s cultural heritage.
UPSC 2004Polity · Miscellaneous
Q27. Which one of the following is the correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence?
Explanation
The correct sequence in descending order is Judges of the Supreme Court-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-Attorney General of India-Members of Parliament. The correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence is:
1. President of India
2. Vice President of India
3. Prime Minister of India
4. Governors of States within their respective States
6. Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Chief Justice of India
7. Cabinet Ministers of the Union. 7A. Holders of Bharat Ratna decoration
8. Chief Ministers of States outside their respective States. Governors of States outside their respective States.
9. Judges of the Supreme Court
10. Deputy Chairman of RS
11. Attorney General of India
12. Member of Parliament
UPSC 2003Polity · Miscellaneous
Q28. Survey of India is under the ministry of:
Explanation
Survey of India, the oldest scientific department under the Department of Science & Technology, was established in 1767. As the principal mapping agency, it ensures India’s domain is accurately mapped, providing base maps for development and resource utilization to support the country’s progress and security. The Department of Science & Technology which operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology, promotes science and technology in India, from high-end research and cutting-edge technology development to addressing the technological needs of the common man through skill development.
UPSC 2003Polity · Miscellaneous
Q29. Which one of the following statements is NOT correct?
Explanation
Statement (a) is correct: The Press Council of India is a statutory quasi-judicial autonomous authority re- established in the year 1966 under an Act of Parliament, Press Council Act, 1965. Statement (b) is correct: The PIB accredits media representatives, including foreign media, at the Headquarters, enabling them to access information from government sources. Statement (c) is incorrect: Uttar Pradesh publishes the largest number of newspapers in India. Statement (d) is correct: Currently, PTI commands more than 50% per cent of news agency market share in India.
UPSC 2003Polity · Miscellaneous
Q30. As per Indian Protocol, who among the following ranks highest in the order of precedence?
Explanation
Option (c) is correct: The Governor within their respective states is the fourth ranked officer of the government of India just below the Prime Minister and above former Presidents. Governors rank eighth outside their states. The correct sequence in the descending order of precedence in the warrant of precedence is:
1. President of India
2. Vice President of India
3. Prime Minister of India
4. Governors of States within their respective States
5. Former President 5A. Deputy Prime Minister
6. Speaker of Lok Sabha, and Chief Justice of India
9. Judges of the Supreme Court
10. Deputy Chairman of RS
11. Attorney General of India
12. Member of Parliament
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
21
2011
(d) 1, 2 and 3
22
2008
(b) A-2; B-3; C-1; D-4
23
2005
(d) 1 only
24
2005
(b) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
25
2004
(a) 2, 1, 4, 3
26
2004
(a) Culture
27
2004
(b) Judges of the Supreme Court-Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha-Attorney General of India-Members of the Parliament
28
2003
(d) Science and Technology
29
2003
(c) Among all the states of India, Maharashtra publishes the largest number of newspapers.
30
2003
(c) Governor of a State within his State
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This page covers 40 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Miscellaneous (Polity), asked between 1997 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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