Systems of Government: UPSC Previous Year Questions (Polity)
2 previous year UPSC Prelims questions on Systems of Government (Polity). Choose an option to see the answer and explanation.
Explanations state facts as of the year each question was asked; words like “recently” refer to that year.
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UPSC 2020Polity · Systems of Government
Q1. A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which:
Explanation
A Parliamentary System of Government is characterized by the executive (Government) being accountable to the legislature (Parliament). Its other key features generally include:
Collective Responsibility: The Council of Ministers, led by the Prime Minister, is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha (Lower House in India). Motion of No Confidence: The government can be removed by the Parliament through a vote of no confidence. Executive from the Legislature: The Prime Minister and Ministers are drawn from the legislature and remain in office as long as they have its confidence.
UPSC 2020Polity · Systems of Government
Q2. A constitutional government by definition is a:
Explanation
A constitutional government is a system in which the powers of the government are limited by a constitution. This ensures that government actions are guided by established laws rather than arbitrary decisions. The core idea of a constitutional government is limited government, where authority is regulated, checked, and balanced by a legal framework.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
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2020
(b) the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
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2020
(d) limited government
Frequently asked questions
How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Systems of Government?
This page covers 2 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Systems of Government (Polity), asked from 2004 to 2021. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
How should I use previous year UPSC questions for Prelims?
Attempt each question first, then open the answer and read the explanation for every option. Repeat by chapter, and track which statements UPSC reuses across years. Previous year questions show the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Which years are covered for Systems of Government?
Questions on Systems of Government (Polity) are available for 7 years, from 2004 to 2021. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
