This page lists 12 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) questions on Polity in the UPSC 2011 Prelims. 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.
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UPSC 2011Polity · Constitutional Bodies
Q11. With reference to the Finance Commission of India, which of the following statements is correct?
Explanation
The Finance Commission of India is established under Article 280 of the Constitution. Its primary role is to make recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues between the Centre and the States and among the States themselves. Statement (a) is incorrect: Encouraging foreign capital inflow is not within the mandate of the Finance Commission. This is more relevant to policies of the Ministry of Finance or organizations like the RBI. Statement (b) is incorrect: The Finance Commission is not concerned with PSUs; its role is limited to tax revenue distribution between Centre and States and providing grants-in-aid. Statement (c) is incorrect: While the Finance Commission ensures equitable financial distribution, transparency in financial administration is not explicitly its function. This role is more aligned with bodies like the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG). Thus, none of the given statements are correct in the context of the Finance Commission.
UPSC 2011Polity · Miscellaneous
Q12. 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.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
11
2011
(d) None of the statements (a), (b) and (c) given above is correct in this context
12
2011
(d) 1, 2 and 3
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How many previous year UPSC questions are there on Polity?
This page covers 12 previous year UPSC Prelims GS Paper-I questions on Polity in the UPSC 2011 Prelims, asked between 1996 to 2024. Each has the correct answer and an explanation.
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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.
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Questions on Polity in the UPSC 2011 Prelims are available for 29 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
