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4392 Previous Year Questions • 2016–2026 • Prelims, Mains, Essay, Optionals
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Prelims - Paper 1 (GS)
20 shown2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.1
Consider the following statements:
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.2
Rajya Sabha has equal powers with Lok Sabha in
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.3
With reference to the funds under Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS),
which of the following statements are correct?
Governance
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.4
Which one of the following categories of Fundamental Rights incorporates protection against untouchability as a form of discrimination?
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.5
In India, separation of judiciary from the executive is enjoined by
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.6
Along with the Budget, the Finance Minister also places other documents before the Parliament which include 'The Macro Economic Framework Statement'. The aforesaid document is presented because this is mandated by
Economics
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.7
A constitutional government by definition is a
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.8
Other than the Fundamental Rights, which of the following parts of the Constitution of India reflect/reflects the principles and provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948)?
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.9
In India, Legal Services Authorities provide free legal services to which of the following type of citizens?
Social Justice
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.10
Consider the following pairs: (1. Alma-Ata Declaration - Healthcare of the people; 2. Hague Convention - Biological and chemical weapons; 3. Talanoa Dialogue - Global climate change; 4. Under2 Coalition - Child rights). Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
Environment
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.11
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.12
Which part of the Constitution of India declares the ideal of Welfare State?
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.13
Consider the following statements:
1
The Constitution of India defines its 'basic structure' in terms of federalism, secularism, fundamental rights and democracy.
2
The Constitution of India provides for 'judicial review' to safeguard the citizens' liberties and to preserve the ideals on which the Constitution is based.
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.14
One common agreement between Gandhism and Marxism is
Modern History
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.15
In the context of India, which one of the following is the characteristic appropriate for bureaucracy?
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.16
The Preamble to the Constitution of India is
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.17
"Gold Tranche" (Reserve Tranche) refers to
Economics
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.18
With reference to the provisions contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1
They shall be enforceable by courts.
2
They shall not be enforceable by any court.
3
The principles laid down in this part are to influence the making of laws by the State.
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.19
Consider the following statements:
1
According to the Constitution of India, a person who is eligible to vote can be made a minister in a State for six months even if he/she is not a member of the Legislature of that State.
2
According to the Representation of People Act, 1951, a person convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to imprisonment for five years is permanently disqualified from contesting an election even after his release from prison.
Polity
2020•Prelims•Paper 1 (GS)•Q.20
Consider the following statements:
1
The President of India can summon a session of the Parliament at such place as he/she thinks fit.
2
The Constitution of India provides for three sessions of the Parliament in a year, but it is not mandatory to conduct all three sessions.
3
There is no minimum number of days that the Parliament is required to meet in a year.
Polity