{"id":2122,"date":"2025-04-01T19:28:21","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T13:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2122"},"modified":"2025-12-19T13:07:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T07:37:35","slug":"polity-pyq-upsc-prelims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/polity-pyq-upsc-prelims\/","title":{"rendered":"Polity PYQ UPSC Prelims \u2013 Previous Year Questions &#038; Trends"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/polity-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Polity_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_Repeated_Themes\" >Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims: Repeated Themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/polity-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Polity_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Smart_Strategies\" >Polity PYQ UPSC Prelims: Smart Strategies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/polity-pyq-upsc-prelims\/#Polity_PYQs_UPSC_Prelims\" >Polity PYQs UPSC Prelims<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polity_PYQs_UPSC_Prelims_Questions\"><\/span><b>Polity PYQs UPSC Prelims Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we are attaching Polity PYQs asked in UPSC Prelims 2024:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serial No.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Question<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many Delimitation Commissions have been constituted by the Government of India till December 2023?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) One<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Four<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Constitution (71st Amendment) Act, 1992 amends the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution to include which of the following languages?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Konkani<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manipuri<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nepali<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maithili<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 1, 2 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1, 3 and 4<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 2, 3 and 4<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following pairs:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Party<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Its Leader<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bharatiya Jana Sangh<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socialist Party<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C. Rajagopalachari<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congress for Democracy<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jagjivan Ram<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swatantra Party<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acharya Narendra Dev<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How many of the above are correctly matched?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Only one<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Only two<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Only three<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) All four<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency provisions are given in fu Part XVIII of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which one of the following statements is correct as per the Constitution of India?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Inter-State trade and commerce is a State subject under the State List.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Inter-State migration is a State subject under the State List.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Inter-State quarantine is a Union subject under the Union List.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Corporation tax is a State subject under the State List.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India, has the Supreme Court of India placed the Right to Privacy?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) Article 15<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Article 16<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Article 19<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Article 21<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the following statements about the Ethics Committee in the Lok Sabha are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially it was an ad-hoc Committee.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only a Member of the Lok Sabha can make a complaint relating to unethical conduct of a member of the Lok Sabha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Committee cannot take up any matter which is sub-judice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who was the Provisional President of the Constituent Assembly before Dr. Rajendra Prasad took over?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) C. Rajagopalachari<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) T.T. Krishnamachari\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per Article 368 of the Constitution of India, the Parliament may amend any provision of the Constitution by way of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the correct answer using the code given below:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 and 2 only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 and 3 only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 1 and 3 only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1, 2 and 3\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the following statements are correct in respect of a Money Bill in the Parliament?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Article 109 mentions special procedure in respect of Money Bills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Money Bill shall not be introduced in the Council of States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Rajya Sabha can either approve the Bill or suggest changes but cannot reject it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amendments to a Money Bill suggested by the Rajya Sabha have to be accepted by the Lok Sabha.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)\u00a0 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1, 3 and 4<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The North Eastern Council (NEC) was established by the North Eastern Council Act, 1971. Subsequent to the amendment of NEC Act in 2002, the Council comprises which of the following members?<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governor of the Constituent State<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chief Minister of the Constituent State<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three Members to be nominated by the President of India<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Home Minister of India<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Select the correct answer using the code given below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1, 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 1, 3 and 4 only\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 2 and 4 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements regarding \u2018Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam\u2019:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provisions will come into effect from the 18th Lok Sabha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will be in force for 15 years after becoming an Act.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are provisions for the reservation of seats for Scheduled Castes Women within the quota reserved for the Scheduled Castes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1 and 3 only\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Writ of Prohibition is an order issued by the Supreme Court or High Courts to:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a)\u00a0 a government officer prohibiting him from taking a particular action.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b)\u00a0 the Parliament\/Legislative Assembly to pass a law on Prohibition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0(c)\u00a0 the lower court prohibiting continuation of proceedings in a case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d)\u00a0 the Government prohibiting it from following an unconstitutional policy.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the Governor of the State who recognizes and declares any community of that State as a Scheduled Tribe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A community declared as a Scheduled Tribe in a State need not be so in another State.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to Union Budget, consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Union Finance Minister on behalf of the Prime Minister lays the Annual Financial Statement before both the Houses of Parliament.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the Union level, no demand for a grant be made except on the recommendation of the President of India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) Both 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) Neither 1 nor 2<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to the Speaker of the Lok Sabha, consider the following statements:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While any resolution for the removal of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha is under consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\/she shall not preside.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\/She shall not have the right to speak.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He\/She shall not be entitled to vote on the resolution in the first instance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 1 and 2 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 2 and 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 1, 2 and 3<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bill pending in the Lok Sabha lapses on its dissolution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bill passed by the Lok Sabha and pending in the Rajya Sabha lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A bill in regard to which the President of India notified his\/her intention to summon the Houses to a joint sitting lapses on the dissolution of the Lok Sabha.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 3 only<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With reference to the Parliament of India, consider the following statements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prorogation of a House by the President of India does not require the advice of the Council of Ministers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prorogation of a House is generally done after the House is adjourned sine die but there is no bar to the President of India proroguing the House which is in session.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dissolution of the Lok Sabha is done by the President of India who, save in exceptional circumstances, does so on the advice of the Council of Ministers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(a) 1 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(b) 1 and 2<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c) 2 and 3<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(d) 3 only<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polity is a crucial subject in the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPSC CSE Prelims<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Over the years, <\/span><b>Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have tested both conceptual clarity and current affairs awareness. One of the best ways to prepare is by studying <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ of Polity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Previous Year Questions).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polity_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Pattern\"><\/span><b>Polity PYQ UPSC Prelims Pattern<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Solving <\/span><b>Polity PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gives you three key advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pattern Recognition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 UPSC repeats or rephrases questions. By studying <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ of Polity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you spot recurring themes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Concept Reinforcement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 PYQs test core concepts. If you understand them, you can handle new twists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Practicing <\/span><b>Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improves speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-previous-year-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Prelims Previous Year Question Papers\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC prelims polity questions often follow recurring themes. Covering these themes increases the chances of answering more questions correctly. The table below lists key themes essential for the exam:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Year of Preliminary Examination<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Number of Polity Questions<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2023<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2021<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2020<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2016<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2015<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2014<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-prelims-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>UPSC Prelims Syllabus<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polity_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_Key_Trends\"><\/span><b>Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims Key Trends<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyzing past <\/span><b>Polity PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reveals important trends:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Focus on Fundamental Rights &amp; DPSPs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Questions on Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35) and Directive Principles (Part IV) appear frequently. Expect case laws like <\/span><b>Kesavananda Bharati<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Minerva Mills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Parliament &amp; State Legislatures<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC often asks about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Money Bills vs. Ordinary Bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legislative procedures<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Special powers of Rajya Sabha<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Constitutional Bodies &amp; Amendments<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect questions on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Election Commission, CAG, UPSC<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major constitutional amendments (42nd, 44th, 73rd-74th)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Recent Developments<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC links <\/span><b>Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with current affairs. Recent topics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abrogation of Article 370<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New criminal justice laws (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Analyze_UPSC_CSE_Prelims_PYQ_of_Polity\"><\/span><b>How to Analyze UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ of Polity<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Step 1: Categorize Questions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Group <\/span><b>Polity PYQ UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into topics like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamental Rights<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judiciary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Federalism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local Governance<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This helps identify weak areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2: Note Repeated Concepts<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some topics, like <\/span><b>Judicial Review<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Basic Structure Doctrine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, appear often. Make a list of high-frequency themes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3: Check Difficulty Level<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Earlier <\/span><b>Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> were direct. Now, they are more analytical. Adjust your preparation accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4: Link with Current Affairs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC integrates recent changes. For example, a question on <\/span><b>One Nation One Election<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could appear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/last-10-years-upsc-prelims-question-papers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Last 10 Years UPSC Prelims Question Papers<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polity_Questions_in_UPSC_Prelims_Repeated_Themes\"><\/span><b>Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims: Repeated Themes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Polity questions in UPSC prelims <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are repeated from certain themes. These themes are vital to be covered in order to attempt a maximum number of questions. The following table contains a list of themes that are vital for UPSC prelims:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Themes<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Significance<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basics of Constitution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 questions from topics such as Preamble.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamental Rights<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-4 questions directly or indirectly<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-3 questions from associated themes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legislature<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-5 questions from topics such as Parliament<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Executive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 questions from topics such as President, Prime Minister etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Judiciary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-3 questions from Supreme Court, High Court etc.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centre-State Relations<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-3 questions from topics such as Emergency<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schedules of Constitution<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 questions from topics such as 5th and 6th schedule<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constitutional and Non Constitutional Bodies<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-3 questions every year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panchayats and Municipalities<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-3 questions every year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polity_PYQ_UPSC_Prelims_Smart_Strategies\"><\/span><b>Polity PYQ UPSC Prelims: Smart Strategies<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Read NCERTs &amp; Laxmikant Thoroughly<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with <\/span><b>Class XI NCERT (Indian Constitution at Work)<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use <\/span><b>Laxmikant\u2019s Indian Polity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for deeper understanding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Solve PYQs Year-Wise<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Begin with the last 10 years of <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ of Polity<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track mistakes and revise weak areas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Make Short Notes<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summarize key points from <\/span><b>Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for quick revision.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Take Mock Tests<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simulate exam conditions to improve speed and accuracy.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Stay Updated<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow constitutional developments in newspapers like <\/span><b>The Hindu<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>Indian Express<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read:<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=1587&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>International Organisations<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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By analyzing <\/span><b>UPSC CSE Prelims PYQ of Polity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, identifying trends, and practicing smartly, you can boost your score. Stay consistent, revise regularly, and integrate current affairs to handle <\/span><b>Polity Questions in UPSC Prelims<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> confidently.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polity_PYQs_UPSC_Prelims\"><\/span><b>Polity PYQs UPSC Prelims<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2123 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2123.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2123.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2123.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2123.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2123.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1743513278\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2123\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21230\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21230\" aria-controls=\"collapse21230\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Why to focus on Polity PYQs for UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse21230\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2123\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21230\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Studying Polity PYQs helps you recognize patterns, reinforce key concepts, and improve time management in the exam.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21231\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21231\" aria-controls=\"collapse21231\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Which topics in Polity are most frequently asked in UPSC Prelims?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21231\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2123\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21231\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Fundamental Rights, DPSPs, Parliament, Constitutional Bodies, and recent amendments are commonly tested.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21232\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21232\" aria-controls=\"collapse21232\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many years of Polity PYQs should I solve?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21232\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2123\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21232\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aim for at least the last 10 years to understand trends and question styles effectively.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21233\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21233\" aria-controls=\"collapse21233\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I rely only on Laxmikant for Polity PYQs?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse21233\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2123\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-21233\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Laxmikant is essential, but you should also supplement it with NCERTs and current affairs for a complete grasp.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-21234\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse21234\" aria-controls=\"collapse21234\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" 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