Collection of verified questions for Indian Polity And Governance under Indian Polity & Governance. Includes previous year exam questions with official answer keys and step-by-step solutions.
In a State Human Rights Commission, a sitting Judge of a High Court or a sitting District Judge can be appointed as a member only after consultation with whom?
Who is the present Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission in India?
The principal emphasis of the concept of human rights is on-
Consider the following statements: 1. 'Right to the City' is an agreed human right and in this regard, UN-Habitat monitors the commitments made by each country. 2. 'Right to the City' gives every occupant of the city the right to reclaim public spaces and public participation in the city. 3. 'Right to the City' means that the State cannot deny any public service or facility to the unauthorized colonies in the city. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The term 'minority' has not been defined in the Constitution of India. Reason (R): The Minority Commission is not a constitutional body. In the context of both the above statements, which of the following is correct?
Consider the following statements regarding minorities in India: 1. The Government of India has notified five communities, namely Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, and Parsis, as minorities. 2. The National Commission for Minorities was given statutory status in 1993. 3. The smallest religious community in India is the Parsi community. 4. The Constitution of India recognizes and protects religious and linguistic minorities. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Who recommended the abolition of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Police Service (IPS)?
When was the first Lokpal Bill introduced in the Parliament?
Who is not included in the committee recommending names for the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the State Human Rights Commission?
The term of office of members of the National Human Rights Commission from the date of assuming office is-
The representatives of civil society in the joint drafting committee for drafting the Lokpal Bill included: 1. Anna Hazare 2. Prashant Joshi 3. Santosh Hegde 4. Kiran Bedi 5. Shanti Bhushan Select your correct answer from the code given below:
The Vohra Committee was formed to study.....
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the Lokpal Bill, 2011? 1. It was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 4, 2011. 2. It was introduced by Mr. P. Chidambaram, Home Minister. 3. It was referred to the Standing Committee. 4. It was termed as 'weak' by members of civil society. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
Who is not a member of the committee that makes recommendations for the appointment of the Chairperson and other Members of the National Human Rights Commission?
Name the committee that investigated and reported on the nexus between politicians and criminals-
Who is the first Lokpal of our country?
The Lokayukta of Uttar Pradesh submits his report to the-
The Indian counterpart of Ombudsman is-
When was the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations?
The tenure of the Lokayukta in Uttar Pradesh is-
How many Articles are there in total in the 'Universal Declaration of Human Rights'?
The first Indian State to pass a Lokayukta Bill in 2011 is-
According to the National Human Rights Commission Act 1993, who among the following can become the Chairperson of this Commission?
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? 1. Preamble 2. Directive Principles of State Policy 3. Fundamental Duties Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In which of the following States has the Lokayukta Act brought the Chief Minister within its ambit?