944 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on Indian polity and governance are on this page, in 12 chapters. They cover the framing of the Constitution, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles, the Union executive, Parliament and the judiciary, Union-State relations, emergency provisions, local government, constitutional bodies, public policy and the vigilance and accountability institutions. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q621. Match the GST components in List-I with their characteristic features in List-II:
GST Components
Characteristic Features
A. CGST
i. Levied on inter-state supply of goods and services
B. SGST
ii. Levied by the Centre on intra-state supply
C. IGST
iii. Levied by Union Territories without legislature on intra-state supply
D. UTGST
iv. Levied by the States on intra-state supply
Explanation
GST is categorized based on the nature of the transaction. CGST is levied by the Centre and SGST by the States on intra-state supplies. IGST applies to inter-state trade and is collected by the Centre before being shared. UTGST is used in Union Territories without their own legislatures. This multi-layered structure ensures that tax revenue is appropriately distributed between the central and regional authorities.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q622. The Governor of a State acts as a ‘constitutional link’ between the Centre and the State. Which of the following most appropriately describes this dual role?
Explanation
The Governor occupies a dual position in the Indian federal structure. As the constitutional head of the state, the Governor performs formal executive functions. Simultaneously, as a representative of the Union, the Governor acts as a crucial link between the two levels of government. This role ensures that the state administration remains consistent with the Constitution and the national interests of the federation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q623. Consider the following matters: I. Reserving a bill passed by the State Legislature for the consideration of the President. II. Recommending the imposition of President’s Rule in the State. III. Seeking information from the Chief Minister regarding administrative and legislative matters. IV. Determining the amount payable by the Government of Assam to the autonomous Tribal District Councils as royalty from minerals. V. Appointing the State Cabinet Ministers based on the advice of the Prime Minister. In which of the above matters does the Governor exercise discretionary powers that have direct implications for Centre-State relations?
Explanation
The Governor exercises significant discretionary powers, such as reserving bills for the President, recommending President’s Rule, and seeking administrative information from the Chief Minister. In states like Assam, the Governor also determines mineral royalties for tribal councils. While the Governor appoints state ministers, this is done on the advice of the Chief Minister, not the Prime Minister, making the fifth point irrelevant to gubernatorial discretion.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q624. Under Article 200 of the Constitution, the Governor is constitutionally obligated to reserve a bill for the consideration of the President if the bill:
Explanation
Under Article 200, the Governor is constitutionally mandated to reserve a bill for the President if it would, in the Governor’s opinion, endanger the position and powers of the State High Court. This safeguard ensures the independence of the judiciary is not compromised by state legislation. For other matters, the Governor has the discretion but not a strict obligation to reserve the bill for central review.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q625. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of actions when a State Legislature passes a Bill that the Governor decides to reserve for the President under Article 200?
Explanation
When a Governor reserves a bill, the President can either give assent, withhold it, or direct the bill to be returned for reconsideration.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q626. When a Governor sends a report to the President recommending the invocation of Article 356, the Governor is expected to base this report on:
Explanation
The Governor’s report under Article 356 is based on the Governor’s satisfaction that the government of the State cannot be carried on in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q627. Which of the following is NOT an action typically performed by the Governor acting as an agent of the Centre?
Explanation
The Governor acts as an agent of the Centre when reserving bills for the President, sending reports and ensuring compliance with constitutional directions. Presiding over joint sessions is a legislative duty of the Speaker, so B is not an agent function.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q628. Read the following statements regarding the appointment of the Governor and select the correct option: Statement I: The Sarkaria Commission recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the state to ensure impartiality. Statement II: The Constitution mandates that the Chief Minister of the concerned state must be legally consulted before the appointment of a Governor.
Explanation
The Sarkaria Commission recommended that the Governor should be an eminent person from outside the State, so Statement I is correct. The Constitution does not require consulting the Chief Minister, though it is the convention, so Statement II is incorrect.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q629. The landmark Supreme Court judgement in the S. R. Bommai case (1994) primarily dealt with preventing the misuse of which constitutional provision?
Explanation
The S. R. Bommai case (1994) laid down guidelines to prevent the misuse of Article 356, the provision for President’s Rule, and made proclamations subject to judicial review.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Union-State Relations
Q630. According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in the Constituent Assembly, the use of Article 356 was expected to be a ‘dead letter’. What is the constitutional justification for invoking it only as a last resort?
Explanation
Ambedkar hoped Article 356 would remain a dead letter. It should be used as a last resort because it disrupts federalism and overrides the democratic mandate of a State.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
621
(a) A-ii, B-iv, C-i, D-iii
622
(d) Constitutional head of State and representative of the Union.
623
(a) I, II, III and IV only
624
(c) Endangers the position of the State High Court.
625
(b) Governor reserves Bill President directs Governor to return it State Legislature reconsiders within 6 months President is not bound to give assent upon representing.
626
(a) Satisfaction that State governance violates the Constitution.
627
(b) Presiding over joint sessions to facilitate State budgets.
628
(a) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
629
(a) Article 356 (President’s Rule)
630
(c) Disrupts federalism and the democratic mandate of States.
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.
