This page lists 352 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) questions on Polity, asked between 1996 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 351–352 of 352 questions
UPSC 1996Polity · Subordinate Court
Q351. According to the Constitution of India the term ‘district judge’ shall not include:
Explanation
According to Article 236 of the Constitution of India, the term "district judge" encompasses various judicial positions, including:
Judge of a city civil court Additional district judge Joint district judge Assistant district judge Chief judge of a small cause court Chief presidency magistrate Additional chief presidency magistrate Sessions judge Additional sessions judge Assistant sessions judge Notably, the term does not include the position of tribunal judge. Tribunal judges operate within specialized tribunals and are not classified under the term "district judge" as per the constitutional definition.
UPSC 1996Polity · Local Government: Panchayats and Municipalities
Q352. What is the system of governance in the Panchayati Raj set up?
Explanation
The Panchayati Raj System in India, as established by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, follows a three-tier structure of local self-government. This system is designed to decentralize power and governance to the grassroots level, ensuring democratic participation and accountability in rural areas. The three-tier system ensures local governance at all levels: village, block, and district, allowing for effective planning, implementation, and oversight of developmental activities.
Answer key for these questions
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UPSC year
Correct answer
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1996
(c) tribunal judge
352
1996
(c) Three tier structure of local self government at the village, block and district levels
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Polity?
This page covers 352 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Polity, asked between 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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