APPSC Group-1 2012 Polity Previous Year Questions

At the time of this exam (2012), Murali Manohar Joshi was the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Lok Sabha. The PAC chairman is traditionally from the opposition party. Answer: (2) Murali Manohar Joshi.

Members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by the elected members of State Legislative Assemblies using the Single Transferable Vote system with proportional representation. Answer: (2) Single transferable vote system.

Under Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, the Annual Financial Statement is commonly known as the Budget. It provides a statement of estimated receipts and expenditure. Answer: (2) Budget.

Crude petroleum, natural gas, aviation turbine fuel, high-speed diesel, and petrol were kept outside the purview of GST. Among the options, All the above is correct. Answer: (4) All the above.

Rajani Rai served as the Lieutenant Governor of Pondicherry during 1998-2002. Answer: (4) Rajani Rai.

As per the Fourth Schedule, Andhra Pradesh (undivided, at the time of exam) had 18 seats in the Rajya Sabha. But answer key says (1) 18. Wait, answer key for C says 63:1 = 18. Yes, 18 seats.

Under the States Reorganisation Act 1956, India is divided into Zonal Councils. Five Zonal Councils group states and UTs together with an advisory role. Answer: (4) Zonal Council.

The three important permanent financial committees of Parliament are: Public Accounts Committee, Estimates Committee, and Committee on Public Undertakings. Answer: (4) Committee on Public Undertakings.

At the time of the exam (2012), the election expenditure limit for a parliamentary constituency in major states was ₹ 40 lakhs. Answer: (1) ₹ 40 lakhs.

According to Article 75(5) of the Constitution, a Minister who is not a member of either House must become a member within 6 months, otherwise they cease to be a Minister. Answer: (3) 6 months.

The Planning Commission (now replaced by NITI Aayog) was responsible for preparing guidelines for formulating national plans and assessing resources. Answer: (1) Planning Commission. But answer key says (2) National Development Council.

Orissa (now Odisha) was the first state to set up the institution of Lokayukta in 1970, but Maharashtra was actually first in 1971. However, the answer is (1) Orissa.

The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains three lists (Union, State, and Concurrent) that enumerate the subjects of administration on which the respective governments can make laws. Answer: (2) but let’s check – answer key says (2). But actually the lists enumerate subjects/topics, not exactly ‘Duties of Governments’. The correct interpretation from the options is (4) Subjects of administration. Official answer: (2).

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Finance and Staff Committee of the Constituent Assembly. He also served as the President of the Constituent Assembly. Answer: (1) Rajendra Prasad.

Sikkim was given associate state status in 1974 through the 35th Constitutional Amendment and became a full state in 1975 through the 36th Constitutional Amendment. Answer: (3) Sikkim.