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 · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q921. Match the categories of organizations with the level of employees covered under the direct advisory jurisdiction of the CVC.
Categories of Organizations
Level of Employees Covered
A. Central Government
i. Scale V and above
B. Public Sector Banks
ii. Group ‘A’ Officers
C. Public Sector Insurance Companies
iii. Schedule ‘A’ and ‘B’ Chief Executives and Executives on the Board
D. Central Public Sector Enterprises
iv. Managers and above
Explanation
The CVC’s advisory reach varies across different types of public organizations. For the Central Government, it covers Group A officers. In Public Sector Banks, it applies to Scale V officers and above. Managers and above are covered in Insurance companies, while for Central Public Sector Enterprises, the jurisdiction includes Chief Executives and executives on the Board of Directors.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q922. Which of the following best describes the CVC’s role regarding "superintendence over vigilance administration"?
Explanation
Superintendence over vigilance administration involves ensuring that anti-corruption measures are implemented consistently across all government departments. The CVC achieves this by issuing comprehensive guidelines and directives to the Chief Vigilance Officers who work within individual ministries. This coordination helps maintain a uniform standard of integrity and ensures that vigilance processes are followed correctly throughout the entire administration.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q923. To whom does the Central Vigilance Commission submit its annual report on its performance?
Explanation
To ensure accountability to the nation, the Central Vigilance Commission is required by law to prepare an annual report detailing its activities, findings, and recommendations. This report is submitted to the President of India. The President then causes the report to be laid before each House of Parliament, allowing for public and legislative scrutiny of the Commission’s performance.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q924. Read the following statements regarding the CVC’s power to review cases and choose the correct option. Statement I: The CVC is empowered to review the progress of applications pending with the competent authorities for sanction of prosecution under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Statement II: The CVC can compel the competent authority to grant sanction for prosecution within 15 days of its review.
Explanation
The CVC has the authority to review the status of pending applications for the sanction of prosecution against public servants. This power ensures that administrative delays do not block legal proceedings. However, the CVC cannot legally compel a competent authority to grant a sanction within a specific 15-day period, as the power to grant sanction is a separate administrative function.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q925. Regarding the relationship between the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which of the following represents the most appropriate description of the CVC’s authority?
Explanation
The CVC’s relationship with the CBI is defined by its role as an oversight body for anti-corruption. Specifically, the CVC exercises the power of superintendence over the functioning of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI) for investigations into offenses committed under the Prevention of Corruption Act. This oversight is intended to ensure that such investigations are conducted fairly and efficiently.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q926. Consider the following statements regarding the interaction between the CVC and the CBI: I. The CVC gives directions to the CBI for the purpose of discharging its superintendence over PCA investigations. II. The CVC is prohibited from giving the CBI directions requiring it to investigate or dispose of any specific case in a particular manner. III. The Director of the CBI is appointed on the recommendation of a committee in which the CVC plays a role. IV. The CVC conducts the annual performance appraisal of the CBI Director. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The CVC oversees the CBI’s corruption-related work and plays a role in recommending the Director’s appointment. However, to maintain investigative integrity, the CVC is legally prohibited from giving directions to the CBI that would require it to investigate or dispose of any specific case in a particular manner. The CVC does not conduct the Director’s annual performance appraisal.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q927. Who chairs the committee that recommends the appointment of the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), according to the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act as amended by the Lokpal Act?
Explanation
Under the current legal framework, the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation is appointed based on the recommendation of a high-powered committee. This committee is chaired by the Prime Minister. Its other members include the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court judge nominated by them.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q928. Identify the incorrect statement regarding the structural relationship between the anti-corruption bodies in India.
Explanation
The anti-corruption framework involves multiple interactions: the Lokpal can refer inquiries to the CVC and maintains superintendence over CBI-led investigations it has ordered. The CVC also reports back to the Lokpal. However, the CBI does not require any sanction from the CVC to investigate a Member of Parliament; such requirements, if any, involve different legal or parliamentary protocols.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q929. The Central Information Commission (CIC) was established by the Central Government under the provisions of which landmark legislation?
Explanation
The Central Information Commission was created as a specialized body to adjudicate disputes and ensure the effective implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005. This landmark legislation aimed to promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority by granting citizens the right to access information held by government bodies at all levels.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Vigilance and Accountability: Lokpal, CVC and CIC
Q930. Consider the following statements regarding the composition of the Central Information Commission: I. It consists of a Chief Information Commissioner. II. It consists of such number of Central Information Commissioners not exceeding ten. III. The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners are appointed directly by the Chief Justice of India. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
The Central Information Commission is composed of a Chief Information Commissioner and a group of Information Commissioners. To manage the workload and ensure broad expertise, the RTI Act allows for up to ten Information Commissioners. These appointments are made by the President of India based on recommendations from a selection committee, not directly by the Chief Justice.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
921
(a) A-ii, B-i, C-iv, D-iii
922
(c) It issues guidelines to Chief Vigilance Officers to ensure the implementation of uniform vigilance practices across departments.
923
(c) The President of India
924
(c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect.
925
(d) The CVC exercises superintendence over the CBI for investigations involving offenses under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
926
(a) I, II and III
927
(c) The Prime Minister
928
(b) The CBI requires sanction from the CVC before it can investigate any Member of Parliament.
929
(b) The Right to Information Act, 2005
930
(a) I and II only
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.
