This page lists 12 previous year UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination (General Studies Paper-I) questions on Polity in the UPSC 2014 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.
Showing 11–12 of 12 questions
UPSC 2014Polity · Centre-State Relations
Q11. The sales tax you pay while purchasing a toothpaste is a:
Explanation
Earlier sales tax was collected by the State Government, and the rate of sales tax varied from state to state. Toothpaste is a consumer good, and under the previous regime, it was subjected to Sales Tax or VAT (Value Added Tax), which was collected by the State Government. However, after the introduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in 2017, sales tax was largely subsumed under GST, which is a dual taxation system involving both the Centre and the State Governments.
UPSC 2014Polity · Non-Constitutional Bodies
Q12. Which of the following are associated with ‘Planning’ in India? 1. The Finance Commission 2. The National Development Council 3. The Union Ministry of Rural Development 4. The Union Ministry of Urban Development 5. The Parliament Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: It is constituted by the President under Article 280 to give its recommendations on the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and the States. It defines the financial relations between the Centre and the States. Therefore, it is not directly associated with "Planning" in the traditional sense.
Statement 2 is correct: Earlier, NDC served as "the highest decision-making authority" in the country on development matters. NDC used to advise the Planning Commission on planning.
Statement 3 is incorrect: The Union Ministry of Rural Development is entrusted with the task of accelerating the socio-economic development of rural India.
Statement 4 is incorrect: The Union Ministry of Urban Development is entrusted with the formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws relating to the housing and urban development in India.
Statement 5 is correct: Parliament is the supreme legislative institution of the Republic of India. It is directly responsible to make laws and devise plans and strategies for the welfare of the society. Therefore, it is indirectly associated with planning.
Answer key for these questions
Q
UPSC year
Correct answer
11
2014
(d) Tax imposed and collected by the State Government.
12
2014
(c) 2 and 5 only
Frequently asked questions
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 2014 Prelims, asked between 1996 to 2024. 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 Polity?
Questions on Polity in the UPSC 2014 Prelims are available for 29 years, from 1996 to 2024. Use the Year filter to practise a single paper.
