Indian Polity · NDA previous year questions

2026 12 questions

1. Q1282026 · 13 Sept 2026

   Consider the following statements regarding the role of political parties in modern democracies: I. In most democracies, elections are fought mainly among the candidates put up by political parties. II. Political parties put forward different policies and programmes and the voters choose from them. III. Political parties shape public opinion. Which of the statements given above are correct?

   1. A.I and II only
   2. B.II and III only
   3. C.I and III only
   4. D.I, II and III
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   Answer: D

2. Q1312026 · 13 Sept 2026

   Consider the following pairs with reference to the Constitution of India: $$\begin{array}{lll}\text{I.}& \text{Part V}& \text{The Union}\\ \text{II.}& \text{Part X}& \text{The Scheduled and Tribal Areas}\\ \text{III.}& \text{Part XII}& \text{Relations between the Union and the States}\\ \text{IV.}& \text{Part XIV}& \text{Amendment of the Constitution}\end{array}$$ How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

   1. A.One
   2. B.Two
   3. C.Three
   4. D.All four
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   Answer: B

3. Q1372026 · 13 Sept 2026

   Which one of the following is neither a constitutional nor a statutory body?

   1. A.Finance Commission
   2. B.NITI Aayog
   3. C.National Green Tribunal
   4. D.Union Public Service Commission
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   Answer: B

4. Q1382026 · 13 Sept 2026

   Which one of the following committees recommended constitutional recognition for local bodies?

   1. A.K. Hanumanthaiah Committee
   2. B.Veerappa Moily Committee
   3. C.P.K. Thungon Committee
   4. D.Kasturirangan Committee
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   Answer: C

5. Q1392026 · 13 Sept 2026

   The anti-defection provisions were incorporated in the Constitution through which one of the following Constitutional Amendments?

   1. A.50th Amendment
   2. B.52nd Amendment
   3. C.58th Amendment
   4. D.61st Amendment
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   Answer: B

6. Q1142026 · 12 Apr 2026

   As per Article 324 of the Constitution of India, the Chief Election Commissioner shall not be removed from his office except in like manner and on the like grounds as

   1. A.a Judge of the Supreme Court
   2. B.a Judge of a High Court
   3. C.the Speaker of the Lok Sabha
   4. D.the Governor of a State
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   Answer: A

7. Q1172026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Consider the following statements: I. The Constitution of India mentions that the Speaker has the power to adjourn both the Houses sine die. II. On prorogation, it is only the Speaker who can summon the Houses. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   1. A.I only
   2. B.II only
   3. C.Both I and II
   4. D.Neither I nor II
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   Answer: D

8. Q1182026 · 12 Apr 2026

   Consider the following statements: I. A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Rajya Sabha. II. The Rajya Sabha has no power to reject a Money Bill but can suggest amendment(s). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   1. A.I only
   2. B.II only
   3. C.Both I and II
   4. D.Neither I nor II
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   Answer: C

9. Q1202026 · 12 Apr 2026

   With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following pairs: $$\begin{array}{ll}\text{I. Part IX A}& \text{The Municipalities}\\ \text{II. Part IX B}& \text{The Cooperative Societies}\\ \text{III. Part X}& \text{Relations between the Union and States}\\ \text{IV. Part XII}& \text{Finance, Property, Contracts and Suits}\end{array}$$ How many of the pairs given above are correctly matched?

   1. A.One
   2. B.Two
   3. C.Three
   4. D.All the four
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   Answer: C

10. Q1212026 · 12 Apr 2026

    Consider the following offices: I. The Vice President of India II. The Governors within their respective States III. The Prime Minister of India IV. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha Which one of the following options represents the correct order of these offices for ceremonial occasions in the Table of Precedence as approved by the President of India?

    1. A.III, I, II, IV
    2. B.I, III, II, IV
    3. C.I, III, IV, II
    4. D.III, I, IV, II
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    Answer: B

11. Q1222026 · 12 Apr 2026

    With reference to the Constitution of India, consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: I. The CAG shall be appointed by the President of India. II. The CAG is not eligible for further office under the Government of India after he has ceased to hold his office. III. The reports of the CAG relating to the accounts of the Union shall be submitted to the Prime Minister who shall cause them to be laid before the House of the People. Which of the statements given above are correct?

    1. A.I and II only
    2. B.II and III only
    3. C.I and III only
    4. D.I, II and III
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    Answer: A

12. Q1392026 · 12 Apr 2026

    Consider the following statements: I. In a seismograph, P waves are recorded earlier than S waves. II. In P waves, the individual particles vibrate to and fro in the direction of wave propagation whereas in S waves, the particles vibrate up and down at right angles to the direction of wave propagation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A.I only
    2. B.II only
    3. C.Both I and II
    4. D.Neither I nor II
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    Answer: C