Question 1

Generally how many sessions are there in the Lok Sabha?

Accepted Answer

Article 85 of the Indian Constitution deals with Sessions of Parliament, Prorogation, and Dissolution. The President summons each house of Parliament from time to time, but the maximum gap between two sessions cannot exceed six months. This means that Parliament should meet at least twice a year. In practice, there are usually three sessions of Parliament annually: (1) Budget Session (February to May), (2) Monsoon Session (July to September), and (3) Winter Session (November to December). Hence, generally there are three sessions in the Lok Sabha. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 2

Who was the chairman of the First Law Commission in Independent India?

Accepted Answer

The Law Commission of India is an executive body established by the Government of India to recommend legal reforms. The First Law Commission after independence was established in 1955, and its chairman was M.C. Setalvad, who was also the first Attorney General of India. Earlier, during British rule, several law commissions were headed by Englishmen such as Lord Macaulay (1834) and Sir John Romilly. Currently, the 22nd Law Commission (2022) is chaired by Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 3

If 'One Nation One Election' is to be realized in India, which article of the Indian Constitution will require an amendment?

Accepted Answer

The idea of 'One Nation One Election' refers to holding elections for the Lok Sabha and all state legislative assemblies simultaneously. To implement this, multiple constitutional provisions would require amendment: (1) Article 83 – duration of Houses of Parliament, (2) Article 172 – duration of State Legislatures, (3) Article 246 – distribution of legislative powers, and (4) Article 356 – President's Rule in states. Therefore, more than one article would require amendment, making the correct answer 'None of the above/More than one of the above'. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 4

Which state does not have a Panchayat System?

Accepted Answer

The Panchayati Raj system, established under the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992, exists in all states of India except Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. These states were exempted due to their distinct local governance traditions and practices under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Hence, the correct answer is 'None of the above/More than one of the above' because all three (Nagaland, Meghalaya, and Mizoram) do not have the Panchayati Raj system. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 5

The division of each state into territorial constituencies for the Lok Sabha is done by the Delimitation Commission. The delimitation has been frozen till which year?

Accepted Answer

The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976) froze the allocation of seats in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies till the year 2000, based on the 1971 census. Later, the 84th Constitutional Amendment Act (2001) extended this freeze up to the year 2026 to encourage population control measures. The 87th Amendment (2003) further mandated that delimitation should be carried out based on the 2001 Census. Therefore, the delimitation has been frozen till 2026. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 6

The Supreme Court is a:

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of India serves multiple roles. It is the final interpreter of the Constitution, protector of fundamental rights, the highest appellate court, and functions as the federal court resolving disputes between the Union and States. Hence, more than one description applies to it. Therefore, the correct option is 'None of the above/More than one of the above'. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 7

To review the financial position of Panchayats, the State Government constitutes every five years a/an:

Accepted Answer

Article 243-I of the Indian Constitution mandates that the Governor of a state shall constitute a State Finance Commission every five years to review the financial position of Panchayats. This body recommends how state revenues should be shared with Panchayats, allocation of taxes, duties, tolls, and grants-in-aid. Hence, the correct answer is 'Finance Commission'. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 8

Electoral College for the 16th Vice Presidential Election of India in 2022 consisted of how many members?

Accepted Answer

Article 66 of the Indian Constitution deals with the election of the Vice President. He is elected by an Electoral College consisting of both elected and nominated members of both Houses of Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha), through proportional representation by means of the single transferable vote. For the 16th Vice Presidential Election in 2022, the total strength was 788 members: 543 elected Lok Sabha members + 233 elected Rajya Sabha members + 12 nominated Rajya Sabha members. Hence, the answer is 788. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 9

The Indian President is eligible for re-election for how many times?

Accepted Answer

According to Article 56, the President of India holds office for five years but is eligible for re-election any number of times. There is no constitutional bar on the number of terms a President can serve. He can resign or be removed through impeachment under Article 61, but he can contest and be re-elected unlimited times. Hence, the correct answer is 'Any number of times'. [BPSC PYQ]

Question 10

Who was allotted the Portfolio of the Labour Department in the Interim Government’s cabinet of 1946?

Accepted Answer

The Interim Government of India, also called the Provisional Government, was formed on 2nd September 1946. Jawaharlal Nehru was its Vice President, and various leaders held different portfolios. Jagjivan Ram was allotted the Labour Department portfolio. He later became one of India's most prominent Dalit leaders and served as a long-term Union Minister. Hence, the correct answer is 'Jagjivan Ram'. [BPSC PYQ]

67th Prelims Re 2022