Polity – Medium Level – GK Questions

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polity medium True/False Constitutional Borrowings - Germany Influence Emergency provisions origin question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Weimar Constitution of Germany.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Constitutional Borrowings - Canada Influence Federal structure comparison question for UPSC Prelims and State PSC exams

Which feature of the Indian Constitution reflects borrowing from the Canadian Constitution?

  1. Concurrent List
  2. Residuary powers with States
  3. Unitary features in federal structure
  4. Both (a) and (c)
polity medium Fill in the Blank Constitutional Borrowings - Ireland Influence DPSP origin question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the Constitution of ______.

  1. USA
  2. UK
  3. Ireland
  4. Canada
polity medium True/False Constitutional Borrowings - USA Influence Constitutional comparison question critical for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

The concept of Fundamental Rights and Judicial Review in the Indian Constitution was primarily borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Electoral Reforms - Postal Ballot Voting facility provision frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams

Under Section 60 of Representation of People Act, 1951, certain categories of voters like armed forces personnel, government employees posted abroad, and preventive detainees can vote through ______ ballot.

  1. electronic
  2. postal
  3. proxy
  4. absentee
polity medium True/False Electoral Reforms - Women's Representation Recent constitutional amendment on women's reservation critical for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams

The Constitution (106th Amendment) Act, 2023 provides for 33% reservation for women in Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies, to be implemented after delimitation based on the first census post-enactment.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Electoral Reforms - Candidate Affidavits Candidate disclosure requirement frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under Supreme Court directions in ADR case (2002), candidates must file affidavits disclosing criminal cases, assets, liabilities, and educational qualifications with their ______ while contesting elections.

  1. party office
  2. Returning Officer
  3. Election Commission
  4. District Magistrate
polity medium True/False Voter Verification - VVPAT System Electoral technology safeguard question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system allows voters to verify that their vote was recorded correctly by generating a paper slip visible for 7 seconds before dropping into sealed box.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Political Parties - Inner-Party Democracy Party internal democracy question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

The Election Commission mandates recognized political parties to conduct regular organizational elections and maintain membership records as per the Election Symbols Order, 1968.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Election Expenses - Disclosure Limit Political funding transparency question for UPSC Prelims and current affairs exams

Under Section 29B of Representation of People Act, 1951, political parties must disclose donations above ₹20,000 to the Election Commission.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Political Parties - Recognition Criteria Party recognition criteria frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

For recognition as a National Party, a political party must secure at least 6% of valid votes in Lok Sabha or Assembly elections in at least how many States, along with winning 4 Lok Sabha seats?

  1. 2
  2. 3
  3. 4
  4. 5
polity medium Fill in the Blank Electoral Reforms - NOTA Introduction Electoral reform through judicial intervention question for UPSC and current affairs exams

The 'None of the Above' (NOTA) option was introduced in Indian elections following a Supreme Court judgment in ______ case (2013).

  1. People's Union for Civil Liberties
  2. Association for Democratic Reforms
  3. Common Cause
  4. Nandini Sundar
polity medium True/False Model Code of Conduct - Legal Status Electoral ethics enforcement question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

The Model Code of Conduct for political parties and candidates during elections is a statutory provision enforceable by courts.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium MCQ Anti-Defection Law - Disqualification Authority Anti-defection procedure question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Under the Tenth Schedule, questions of disqualification on grounds of defection are decided by the ______ of the House, subject to judicial review.

  1. Chief Justice
  2. President/Governor
  3. Speaker/Chairman
  4. Election Commission
polity medium Fill in the Blank Delimitation Commission - Basis Constituency delimitation procedure question for UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

Delimitation of Parliamentary and Assembly constituencies is done by a Delimitation Commission based on the latest ______ data, as per Article 82 and 170.

  1. economic survey
  2. census
  3. electoral roll
  4. population projection
polity medium True/False Rights-Based Legislation - Monitoring Mechanisms Monitoring mechanism question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

Rights-based legislations typically establish dedicated monitoring bodies; for example, the RTE Act mandates constitution of National/State Commissions for Protection of Child Rights to monitor implementation.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Rights-Based Legislation - Technology Interface Technology-governance interface question frequently asked in UPSC Prelims and SSC CGL Tier-2

Technology platforms like Aadhaar-based authentication, DBT, and mobile apps have improved the delivery of benefits under rights-based legislations by reducing leakages and enhancing transparency.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium True/False Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques Act - Purpose Gender justice legislation question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The PC-PNDT Act, 1994 prohibits sex selection before and after conception to prevent female foeticide and improve child sex ratio.

  1. True
  2. False
polity medium Fill in the Blank Consumer Protection Act - Redressal Mechanism Consumer rights legislation question frequently asked in SSC and Railway exams

Under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, the District Commission can entertain complaints where the value of goods/services and compensation claimed does not exceed ₹______.

  1. 50 lakh
  2. 1 crore
  3. 2 crore
  4. 5 crore
polity medium True/False Maternity Benefit Amendment Act - Coverage Women's rights legislation question frequently asked in UPSC and SSC exams

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017 increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for women in establishments with 10 or more employees.

  1. True
  2. False