Q(1).
What is the primary objective of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?
(A)
To conduct elections in India
(B)
To appoint judges to the Supreme Court
(C)
To recruit candidates for civil services
(D)
To formulate national policies
Ans: (C)
To recruit candidates for civil services
Q(2).
Which of the following is a key feature of the Indian Constitution?
(A)
Federal system with a weak center
(B)
Parliamentary system with a strong prime minister
(C)
Presidential system with a directly elected president
(D)
Unitary system with a strong central government
Ans: (B)
Parliamentary system with a strong prime minister
Q(3).
What is the name of the process by which the Indian Parliament can impeach the President?
(A)
Vote of no confidence
(B)
Impeachment proceedings
(C)
Motion of censure
(D)
Address to the nation
Ans: (B)
Impeachment proceedings
Q(4).
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the right to freedom of speech and expression?
(A)
Article 14
(B)
Article 19
(C)
Article 21
(D)
Article 25
Q(5).
What is the term of office for a member of the UPSC?
(A)
5 years
(B)
6 years
(C)
10 years
(D)
Until the age of 65
Ans: (D)
Until the age of 65
Q(6).
Who is the head of the Indian civil services?
(A)
Cabinet Secretary
(B)
Home Secretary
(C)
Foreign Secretary
(D)
Prime Minister
Ans: (A)
Cabinet Secretary
Q(7).
What is the name of the exam conducted by the UPSC to recruit candidates for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)?
(A)
Civil Services Examination (CSE)
(B)
Indian Forest Service Examination (IFSE)
(C)
Indian Police Service Examination (IPSE)
(D)
Indian Revenue Service Examination (IRSE)
Ans: (A)
Civil Services Examination (CSE)
Q(8).
Which of the following is a key aspect of the Indian federal system?
(A)
A strong center with weak states
(B)
A weak center with strong states
(C)
A balance of power between the center and states
(D)
A unitary system with no states
Ans: (C)
A balance of power between the center and states
Q(9).
What is the name of the document that outlines the principles and values of the Indian Constitution?
(A)
The Preamble
(B)
The Directive Principles of State Policy
(C)
The Fundamental Rights
(D)
The Fundamental Duties
Q(10).
Who is the chairperson of the UPSC?
(A)
The President of India
(B)
The Prime Minister of India
(C)
The Vice-President of India
(D)
The Chairman of the UPSC
Ans: (D)
The Chairman of the UPSC
Q(11).
What is the minimum age requirement to appear for the Civil Services Examination (CSE)?
(A)
18 years
(B)
21 years
(C)
25 years
(D)
30 years
Q(12).
Which of the following is a key function of the UPSC?
(A)
To advise the government on policy matters
(B)
To conduct exams for civil services recruitment
(C)
To investigate cases of corruption
(D)
To prosecute cases in court
Ans: (B)
To conduct exams for civil services recruitment
Q(13).
What is the name of the exam conducted by the UPSC to recruit candidates for the Indian Foreign Service (IFS)?
(A)
Civil Services Examination (CSE)
(B)
Indian Foreign Service Examination (IFSE)
(C)
Indian Police Service Examination (IPSE)
(D)
Indian Revenue Service Examination (IRSE)
Ans: (A)
Civil Services Examination (CSE)
Q(14).
Who is the head of the Indian Police Service (IPS)?
(A)
The Director-General of Police
(B)
The Inspector-General of Police
(C)
The Superintendent of Police
(D)
The Commissioner of Police
Ans: (A)
The Director-General of Police
Q(15).
What is the term of office for a member of the Indian Parliament?
(A)
3 years
(B)
5 years
(C)
6 years
(D)
10 years
Q(16).
Which of the following is a key principle of the Indian Constitution?
(A)
Socialism
(B)
Secularism
(C)
Federalism
(D)
All of the above
Ans: (D)
All of the above
Q(17).
What is the name of the article that deals with the right to equality in the Indian Constitution?
(A)
Article 14
(B)
Article 15
(C)
Article 16
(D)
Article 17
Q(18).
Who is the head of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS)?
(A)
The Cabinet Secretary
(B)
The Home Secretary
(C)
The Foreign Secretary
(D)
The Prime Minister
Ans: (A)
The Cabinet Secretary
Q(19).
What is the minimum educational qualification required to appear for the Civil Services Examination (CSE)?
(A)
10th standard
(B)
12th standard
(C)
Graduation
(D)
Post-graduation
Q(20).
Which of the following is a key aspect of the Indian parliamentary system?
(A)
A presidential system with a directly elected president
(B)
A parliamentary system with a prime minister as head of government
(C)
A federal system with a strong center
(D)
A unitary system with no states
Ans: (B)
A parliamentary system with a prime minister as head of government
