Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian Polity & Governance asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
On which day was the design of the Indian National Flag approved?
The playing / singing time of the full National Anthem is:
Which is the National Flower of India?
When was the State Emblem of India officially adopted by the Government of India?
Who called Indian federalism 'Cooperative Federalism'?
Who among the following rejected the principles of administration as mere myths and proverbs?
"If our civilization fails, it will be mainly because of a breakdown of administration." This statement was made by:
Which of the following are regarded as the main features of the "Rule of Law"? 1. Limitation of powers 2. Equality before law 3. People's responsibility to the Government 4. Liberty and civil rights Select the correct answer using the code given below:
In the context of polity, which one of the following would you accept as the most appropriate definition of Liberty?
Which of the following unitary elements are found in the Indian federal system? i. Written Constitution ii. Rigid Constitution iii. Supremacy of the Constitution iv. Appointment of Governor v. Decentralisation of powers vi. Presidential assent on State bills vii. Constitutional crisis (Emergency) viii. One Supreme Court Codes:
Who advocated 'Party-less Democracy' in India?
The reasons for the Indian Constitution being bulky and detailed are: (a) It incorporates the experiences of many constitutions. (b) It contains detailed administrative provisions. (c) It governs a vast and diverse country. (d) It is the single Constitution for both the Union and State governments.
Assertion (A): The primary purpose of India's federal structure was to build a single nation out of multidimensional diversities and to preserve national unity. Reason (R): The accommodation of diversities has built a robust, not a weak, Indian national identity. Code:
By definition, a Constitutional Government means:
Given below are two statements, one labeled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): The elements of 'continuity and change' are visibly embodied in the nature of the Indian political system. Reason (R): The Indian political system incorporates political idioms such as modern idiom, traditional idiom, and saintly idiom. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism?
What is the nature of the Indian Constitution?
Which one of the following administrative thinkers advocates the similarities between public and private administration?
Given below are two statements: Assertion (A): Political parties are the lifeblood of democracy. Reason (R): People generally blame political parties for bad governance. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Code:
One of the implications of equality in society is the:
Which of the following features are common to the political systems of India and the USA? 1. Residuary powers are with the Centre. 2. Residuary powers are with the States. 3. The President has the power of pocket veto. 4. The Upper House has some nominated members. Code:
Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which: 1. Places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of state authority. 2. Places effective restrictions on the authority of the state in the interest of individual liberty. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Who among the following stated that "The Constitution has not been set in a tight mold of federalism"?
Who among the following is associated with the concept of Development Administration?
Which one of the following is not a federal feature of the Constitution of India?