APPSC Group-1 2023 Polity Previous Year Questions

The correct answer is (1) Both I and II. The PM CARES for Children Scheme was indeed launched on May 29, 2021 to support children who lost their parents/guardians to COVID-19 pandemic. Both statements are factually correct.

The correct answer is (2) Articles 21A and 24. Article 21A guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6–14 years. Article 24 prohibits employment of children below 14 years in factories, mines, or hazardous employment.

The correct answer is (2) Finance Commission of India. Under Article 280 of the Constitution, the Finance Commission is constituted by the President to recommend the distribution of net tax proceeds between the Centre and States, and the allocation among the States.

The correct answer is (2) To submit the report to the Prime Minister related to the protection of Scheduled Castes. The NCSC submits its annual report to the PRESIDENT (not the Prime Minister). This is the incorrect function. The Commission reports to the President under Article 338.

The correct answer is (4) Manner of reservation. The UPSC’s functions include conducting examinations, consultation on disciplinary matters, and advising on recruitment methods. However, determining the manner of reservation in services is NOT a UPSC function — it is determined by the government under Article 16.

The correct answer is (4) I, II and III. The NGT was established under the NGT Act 2010 (I ✓). It is NOT bound by CPC 1908 (II is wrong — it follows principles of natural justice). NGT has its principal bench in Delhi and circuit benches in other cities — the number has varied; originally 5, later expanded.

The correct answer is (2) Civil Aviation. The Chicago Convention (officially the Convention on International Civil Aviation) signed in 1944 in Chicago is the foundational treaty for international civil aviation. It established the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

The correct answer is (1) I only. The CCI was established under the Competition Act 2002 (amended 2007) — Statement I is correct. However, the CCI consists of a Chairperson and not more than 6 other members (not 5) — Statement II is incorrect.

The correct answer is (1) Sivaraman Committee. NABARD was established on July 12, 1982 based on the recommendations of the Committee to Review Arrangements for Institutional Credit for Agriculture and Rural Development (CRAFICARD), headed by B. Sivaraman.

The correct answer is (1) Institute for Management Development. The World Competitiveness Index (WCI) is published annually by the IMD (International Institute for Management Development) based in Lausanne, Switzerland. It ranks countries based on economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency, and infrastructure.

The correct answer is (3) Officer of the Army Department. In Kautilya’s Arthashastra, Dandapala is one of the 18 tirthas (high officials) and refers to the officer in charge of the army/military department (Danda meaning army/force).

The correct answer is (1) 77th. The 77th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1995 added clause 4A to Article 16, providing for reservation in promotion for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The 82nd Amendment further modified this.

The correct answer is (1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Under Article 53, executive power of the Union is vested in the President. Article 53 also states he exercises it directly or through subordinate officers — this is the correct explanation.

The correct answer is (4) The Speaker will preside when a resolution for his removal from office is under consideration of the Assembly. This is INCORRECT — when a resolution for the Speaker’s removal is under consideration, the Speaker does NOT preside. The Deputy Speaker presides in such cases.

The correct answer is (2) I and III only. The Election Commission controls all aspects of elections (I ✓); it can transfer officials but NOT dismiss them (II ✗); government officers on election duty work under EC’s control (III ✓).

The correct answer is (1) I and II. Election disputes (II) are NOT part of SC’s original jurisdiction under Article 131 — they go to High Courts. Disputes between Government of India and Union Territories (III) are also excluded from original jurisdiction. Actually, the correct answer is II and III — II and III are NOT in original jurisdiction.

The correct answer is (4) All of the above. The NCSC has the powers of a civil court: it can receive evidence on affidavits (I), requisition public records from courts/offices (II), and issue summons for witnesses and documents (III). All three are correct.

The correct answer is (1) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). Under Article 79, Parliament consists of the President and two Houses. The President is part of Parliament as he gives assent to bills, summons/prorogues sessions — but he doesn’t sit as a member.

The correct answer is (1) Entry 64. Entry 64 in the Union List (Schedule 7) deals with institutions for scientific or technical education funded by the Government of India and declared as institutions of national importance by Parliament.

The correct answer is (2) P.H. Appleby. Paul H. Appleby, the American public administration expert who authored ‘Public Administration in India’ and other reports, made this observation about India’s diversity and complexity.