BPSC CCE Prelims
Indian Polity Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
Solved Previous Year Questions (PYQs) for Indian Polity in BPSC CCE Prelims in English & Hindi Medium.
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Judicial process in India is based on
Detailed Explanation:
The Indian Constitution (Article 21) explicitly adopts "procedure established by law" rather than the "due process of law" model used in the US. This means any law passed by Parliament defining procedure for deprivation of life/liberty is valid, provided it follows constitutional provisions.
The judicial process thus rests on three pillars: the Constitution (supreme law), procedure established by law (Article 21), and conventions (judicial practices and precedents). Options 1, 2, and 4 are all partially correct, but none alone captures the complete basis.
Therefore, multiple statements (1, 3, and 4) are correct, making Option 5 the correct answer.
The first ‘Lokayukta’ was established in which of the following States?
Detailed Explanation:
Maharashtra established the first Lokayukta in India in 1971 under the leadership of Chief Minister V.P. Naik, following the recommendation of the Administrative Reforms Commission (1966).
The institution was created to address complaints of corruption and maladministration against public servants. Other states like Odisha (1983), Kerala (1999), and Punjab (1996) established their Lokayuktas much later.
Therefore, Maharashtra being the pioneer state, Option 3 is the correct answer.
Which of the following posts was held by A. S. Anand in late 1990’s?
Detailed Explanation:
A. S. Anand served as the 26th Chief Justice of India from October 10, 1998 to October 31, 2001, covering the late 1990s period mentioned in the question.
He was not appointed as Comptroller and Auditor General, Chief Vigilance Commissioner, or Attorney General during this timeframe.
Therefore, Option 2 (Chief Justice of India) is the correct answer.
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Who among the following is not a member of the 15th Finance Commission?
Detailed Explanation:
The 15th Finance Commission was constituted in November 2017 with N.K. Singh as Chairman and four members: Shaktikanta Das (later replaced by Ajay Narayan Jha), Anoop Singh, Ashok Kumar Lahiri, and Ramesh Chand.
Sudipto Mundle was a member of the 14th Finance Commission (2013–15), not the 15th Finance Commission.
Therefore, Sudipto Mundle was not part of the 15th Finance Commission, making Option 2 the correct answer.
Who among the following is not a part of the National Development Council?
Detailed Explanation:
The National Development Council (NDC) comprised the Prime Minister, Union Cabinet Ministers, Chief Ministers of all states, and members of the Planning Commission (now replaced by NITI Aayog).
The Chairman of the Finance Commission was never a member of the NDC, as the Finance Commission is an independent constitutional body under Article 280. The Secretary of NITI Aayog and the Secretary of Ministry of Planning also do not hold membership—only the Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog participates.
Therefore, more than one option (1, 2, and 4) are not part of NDC, making Option 5 the correct answer.
Match List – I with List – II
| List – I | List – II |
|---|---|
| a. Sarkaria | 1. To Review the Commission Methodology for Measurement of Poverty |
| b. C. Rangarajan | 2. Infrastructure Committee Financing |
| c. Parekh | 3. Central State Committee Relationship |
| d. Narasimham | 4. Banking Sector Committee Reforms |
Detailed Explanation:
Sarkaria Commission (1983) examined Centre-State relations and federalism; C. Rangarajan Committee (2012) reviewed poverty measurement methodology; Deepak Parekh Committee (1996) addressed infrastructure financing; Narasimham Committee (1991, 1998) recommended banking sector reforms.
Option 2 incorrectly matches Sarkaria with Infrastructure; Option 3 swaps all assignments; Option 4 reverses major pairings—all factually wrong.
Therefore, matching a→3, b→1, c→2, d→4 makes Option 1 the correct answer.
With reference to the Finance Commission of India, consider the following statements
- The Finance Commission is a statutory body
- The Finance Commission was set up under Article 280 of the Constitution
- The recommendations made by the Finance Commission are only advisory in nature.
- The first Finance Commission was set up in 1950.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Detailed Explanation:
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body (not statutory), established under Article 280 to recommend distribution of tax revenues between Centre and States.
- Statement 1 is Incorrect: Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280, not a statutory body created by an Act of Parliament.
- Statement 2 is Correct: Article 280 of the Constitution mandates the establishment of the Finance Commission every five years.
- Statement 3 is Correct: Recommendations are advisory in nature; the President tables them before Parliament with an action-taken report.
- Statement 4 is Incorrect: The first Finance Commission was constituted in November 1951 under Chairman K.C. Neogy, not in 1950.
- Therefore, only statements 2 and 3 are correct, making Option 3 the correct answer.
According to the 15th Finance Commission’s recommendations, how much share will Bihar receive in divisible pool of Central taxes from 2021-26?
Detailed Explanation:
The 15th Finance Commission (2021-26) allocated Bihar 10.052% of the total divisible pool of Central taxes. This translates to 4.12% when considering Bihar's share in the overall distribution framework recommended by the Commission.
The Commission increased Bihar's allocation compared to the 14th FC, recognizing the state's fiscal needs, population, and developmental backwardness.
Therefore, Bihar receives 4.12% share, making Option 1 the correct answer.
Generally how many sessions are there in Lok Sabha?
Detailed Explanation:
The Lok Sabha convenes in three regular sessions annually: the Budget Session (February–May), the Monsoon Session (July–August), and the Winter Session (November–December).
These sessions are constitutionally mandated to ensure Parliament meets at least twice a year with a maximum gap of six months between sessions.
Therefore, Lok Sabha has 3 regular sessions, making Option 4 the correct answer.
Who was the Chairman of the First Law Commission in Independent India?
Detailed Explanation:
M. C. Setalvad served as the Chairman of the First Law Commission of Independent India, established in 1955. He was a distinguished jurist and served as India's first Attorney General (1950–1963).
Justice T. V. Venkatarama Aiyar chaired the Second Commission, Justice J. L. Kapur the Third, and Justice V. K. Sundaram the Fifth. Lord Macaulay headed the first commission during British rule in 1834, but that is distinct from the post-independence body.
Therefore, M. C. Setalvad was the first Chairman, making Option 3 the correct answer.
If 'One Nation One Election' is to be realized in India, which Article of the Indian Constitution will require an amendment?
Detailed Explanation:
One Nation One Election requires synchronizing terms of Lok Sabha and all State Assemblies, necessitating amendments to multiple constitutional articles.
Article 83 fixes Lok Sabha's 5-year term; Article 172 fixes State Assemblies' 5-year term; Article 85 (President's power to dissolve Lok Sabha) and Article 174 (Governor's power to dissolve Assemblies) govern premature dissolution. Article 356 (President's Rule) may also need modification to prevent disruption of synchronized cycles.
Therefore, multiple articles require amendments, making Option 5 the correct answer.
Which State does not have Panchayat system?
Detailed Explanation:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 mandated Panchayati Raj for all states, but Mizoram, Nagaland, and Meghalaya are exempt under Article 243M due to tribal governance under the Sixth Schedule.
West Bengal, Kerala, and Bihar all have active Panchayati Raj systems with elected three-tier local governance structures.
Therefore, Mizoram does not have a Panchayat system, making Option 1 the correct answer.
The division of each State into territorial constituencies for the Lok Sabha is done by the Delimitation Commission. This delimitation has been freezed till which year?
Detailed Explanation:
The 84th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2001 extended the freeze on delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies until 2026, based on the 1971 Census. This was done to encourage states to implement population control measures without the risk of losing parliamentary representation.
The original freeze was imposed by the 42nd Amendment, 1976 until 2000, which was later extended by another 25 years through the 84th Amendment.
Therefore, delimitation remains frozen till 2026, making Option 2 the correct answer.
The Supreme Court is a
Detailed Explanation:
The Supreme Court is the highest judicial authority in India and holds the power of judicial review under Articles 13, 32, and 131–143. It can examine any law and strike it down if it violates the Constitution.
Article 32 grants citizens the right to approach the Supreme Court directly to enforce Fundamental Rights, while Article 137 empowers it to review its own judgments. As the guardian of the Constitution, the Court's interpretation is final and binding on all courts and authorities.
Therefore, the Supreme Court is the final interpreter of the Constitution, making Option 2 the correct answer.
To review the financial position of Panchayats, the State Government constitutes every five years a/an
Detailed Explanation:
Article 243-I of the Indian Constitution mandates that every state must constitute a State Finance Commission at least once every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats and municipalities.
The Commission recommends the distribution of state tax revenues, taxes/levies that local bodies may collect, and grants-in-aid from the state's Consolidated Fund to strengthen local governance finances.
Therefore, the State Finance Commission reviews Panchayat finances every five years, making Option 4 the correct answer.