Polity Questions and Answers

Polity Questions and Answers

Indian Polity and governance form an important part of the civil services exam syllabus. Questions based on the same are asked in the two written examinations for UPSC recruitment. In this article, BYJU’S brings to you a compiled list of Polity questions important from prelims and mains perspective.

The answers to the questions below have been given by IAS experts, and candidates can get brief and crisp answers to these questions based on important topics. These topics have been picked from UPSC Syllabus, especially based on the General Studies II paper of the mains examination.

Constitution, political systems and patterns, fundamental rights, parliaments, etc. constitute a part of the polity syllabus for the two phases of the exam and questions given below will help candidates get upfront and unambiguous answers to all polity questions for exam preparation.

Maharashtra was the first state to introduce Lokayukta through The Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.  Further Reading:...
Yes, Hindi is one of the official languages of India. In 1950, when the Constitution of India came into effect, it envisaged that English would...
M.C. Setalvad suggested the idea of establishing an Ombudsman at the All India Lawyers’ Conference in 1962. Generally the Ombudsman is to a...
Lokayukta is an official appointed by the government to represent the interests of the public. It is an anti-corruption authority or ombudsman....
Lokpal  Lokayukta It is constituted at the national level. It is constituted at the state level. All the members of...
Lokayukta started in India in 1971. Maharashtra was the first state to introduce Lokayukta through The Maharashtra Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas...
Pinaki Chandra Ghose is India’s anti-corruption ombudsman (chairperson of lokpal) since 23 March 2019.  He is a retired judge of the...
The Governor appoints the Lokayukta and Upalokayukta. The members of the Lokpal (Lokayuktas) shall be appointed by the President (Governor) on...
Functions of Lokpal: The Lokpal can take action against all public servants. He can also investigate any complaint made by a private person. He...
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Bill provides for the establishment of the Lokpal at the centre and Lokayuktas in the states for inquiring into...
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a central counter-terrorism agency functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of...
National Investigation Agency (NIA): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is a central counter-terrorism agency functioning under the Ministry...
National Investigation Agency is the full form of NIA. It is a central counter-terrorism agency functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs,...
Jurisdiction of Lokpal includes Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, Groups A, B, C and D officers and officials of Central...
According to Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, the Parliament is entitled to create one or more All India Services common to the Union and...
Lokpal chairperson cannot be reappointed as chairperson or a member of Lokpal. The term of office for Lokpal Chairman and Members is 5 years or...
As per, National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA), legal service is provided free of cost to the eligible people and one has not to pay...
The role and functions of CVOs have been broadly divided into two parts. They are Preventive side: To examine in detail the existing Rules and...
Suresh N. Patel is the present Central Vigilance Commissioner. President of India appoints CVC members by warrant under his hand and seal. The...
No, CVC is not a constitutional body. It is a Statutory Body established in the year 1964 through the executive resolution of the Central...