Indian Polity Previous Years' Analysis for OPSC OAS Prelim Exam 2020

Indian polity is a major portion of the Odisha civil services preliminary examinations( popularly known as OAS Prelim). Each year 15 to 20 questions are asked in the prelim exam from the Indian polity and governance section. Indian polity is the basic framework of civil services. We should have a clear visualization of all the topics of Indian polity mentioned in the syllabus.

Syllabus- Indian polity and governance-Constitution, political system, Panchayati raj, public policy, Rights Issues, etc.

Previous Years' Prelim Questions.

Which act did change the designation of Governor-General of Bengal to Governor-General of India? 2015

Explanation:

Regulating Act of 1773

It changed the designation of Governor of Bengal into Governor-General of Bengal.

Warren Hastings became the first Governor-General of Bengal.

It formed the Executive Council to help the Governor-General.

The Executive Council, formed by the Regulating Act of 1773, had four members.

2.Who is associated with the introduction of local self-government in India? 2015

Explanation:

Lord Ripon who is regarded as the Father of Local government in India also mandated such an institution in its resolution in 1882

3.Which one of the following was the first committee to demand constitutional recognition for panchayats? 2015

Explanation:

Ashok Mehta Committee

In December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashoka Mehta.
The committee submitted its report in August 1978 and made 132 recommendations to revive and strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in the country.

4. In India, the 'collegium System' was first introduced in relation to what? 2015

Explanation:

The Second Judges Case (1993) introduced the Collegium system, holding that “consultation” really meant “concurrence”.
It added that it was not the CJI's individual opinion, but an institutional opinion formed in consultation with the two senior-most judges in the Supreme Court.

5. Central vigilance commission was set up on the recommendation of which committee report? 2015

Explanation:

committee on Prevention of Corruption

K Santhanam committee
The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the government in February 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K Santhanam, to advise and guide Central Government agencies in the field of vigilance.

6. Which constitutional amendment provided for the setting up of Administrative Tribunals in India? 2015

Explanation:

Tribunals were not part of the original constitution, it was incorporated in the Indian Constitution by 42^nd Amendment Act, 1976. Article 323-A deals with Administrative Tribunals.

7. Which of the following committee voiced concern about 'criminalization of politics and politicization of criminals'? 2015

Explanation:

Vohra committee

Vohra committee voiced concern about 'criminalization of politics and politicization of criminals'.

8.The provision of providing identity cards to voters has been made in the which act? 2015

Explanation:

the Representation of the People Act 1958

9.What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha? 2015

Explanation:

A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok sabha on the recommendations of the President.
The Rajya sabha cannot initiate a Money Bill nor can it reject or amend it after passage by the Lok Sabha.
The Rajya sabha must return a Money Bill within 14 days of receipt, after which the Lok sabha may accept any of its recommendations.

10. Rajya Sabha is dissolved after how many years? 2015

Explanation:

six years

Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is not subject to dissolution.
However, one-third of the members retire every second year and are replaced by newly elected members.
Each member is elected for a term of six years. The Vice President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.