Anand Classes brings you NDA/NA Polity Solved Question Papers Chapterwise and Topicwise PYQs with detailed explanations to strengthen your preparation for the UPSC NDA exam. This collection organizes all important polity questions from previous years according to chapters and topics, making it easier for aspirants to practice systematically and revise effectively. These NDA polity PYQs cover Constitution, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Parliament, Judiciary, and other key areas. Click the print button to download PDF study material and notes.
NDA MCQ Polity General Ability 21 April 2024 (Constitution of Finance Commission)
Which of the following statements with regard to the constitution of Finance Commission is/are correct?
(1) The Government of India has recently constituted the Sixteenth Finance Commission under the Chairmanship of Dr. Arvind Panagariya.
(2) Finance Commission is constituted in pursuance to Article 263 of the Constitution of India.
Select the answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Correct Option (a) : 1 only
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The 16th Finance Commission has been constituted in December 2023, and its Chairman is Dr. Arvind Panagariya (noted economist and former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog).
- Statement 2: Incorrect. The Finance Commission is constituted under Article 280 of the Constitution of India, not Article 263. Article 263 deals with the Inter-State Council.
Answer: Correct Option (a) : 1 only
This topic is highly relevant for UPSC NDA General Ability Test (GAT) under Finance Commission, Centre–State relations, and Constitutional bodies. Aspirants should focus on Articles 280, 281, and related provisions, and can use resources like Anand Classes, download UPSC NDA notes, download UPSC NDA study material pdf, and UPSC NDA polity notes preparation for effective revision.
NDA MCQ Polity General Ability 21 April 2024 (Electoral reforms and Constitutional committees.)
Who among the following is the Chairman of the Committee constituted by the Government of India to examine the issue of holding simultaneous elections in the country and to make recommendations thereon?
(a) Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah
(b) Chief Justice of India Shri Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud
(c) Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind
(d) Chief Election Commissioner of India Shri Rajiv Kumar
Answer: Correct Option (c) : Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind
Detailed Explanation:
- The Government of India in September 2023 set up a High-Level Committee to study the feasibility of “One Nation, One Election”.
- The Chairman of this committee is Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind.
- The committee also includes members such as Union Home Minister Amit Shah, former Leader of Opposition Ghulam Nabi Azad, former Finance Commission Chairman N.K. Singh, and others.
- Hence, the correct option is Ram Nath Kovind, not the Home Minister, CJI, or CEC.
Answer: Correct Option (c) : Former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind
This question is highly relevant for UPSC NDA polity and current affairs preparation, especially under electoral reforms and constitutional committees.
NDA MCQ Polity General Ability 3 September 2023 (District Planning Committee)
Which one of the following provisions of the Constitution of India deals with the District Planning Committee?
(a) 243ZD
(b) 243ZB
(c) 243ZE
(d) 243ZC
Answer: Correct Option (a) : 243ZD
Detailed Explanation:
- The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (1992) introduced provisions for decentralized planning.
- Article 243ZD of the Constitution specifically provides for the District Planning Committee (DPC).
- The DPC consolidates the plans prepared by the Panchayats and the Municipalities in the district and prepares a draft development plan for the district.
- Articles 243ZB, 243ZC, and 243ZE deal with other provisions relating to municipalities, applicability, and Metropolitan Planning Committees, but not DPCs.
Answer: Correct Option (a) : 243ZD
This is an important topic for UPSC NDA polity preparation, especially under Part IX and IX-A (Panchayats & Municipalities) of the Constitution.
NDA MCQ Polity General Ability 3 September 2023 (Attorney-General of India)
Consider the following statements about the Attorney-General of India:
- She/he is the first law officer of the Government of India
- She/he has a right to speak in any House of Parliament without any right to vote
- She/he is appointed by the President of India
- She/he is a whole-time counsel for the Government in the court of law
How many of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer: Correct Option (c) : 3
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 – Correct: The Attorney-General (AG) is the highest law officer of India.
- Statement 2 – Correct: The AG has the right to speak and participate in the proceedings of both Houses of Parliament and their joint sittings/committees, but no right to vote.
- Statement 3 – Correct: The AG is appointed by the President under Article 76 of the Constitution.
- Statement 4 – Incorrect: The AG is not a whole-time counsel of the Government. She/he can take up private practice as well, provided it is not against the interests of the Government of India.
Thus, only Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct.
Answer: Correct Option (c) : 3
This topic is crucial for UPSC NDA polity preparation, especially under Union Executive – Law Officers of India.
NDA MCQ Polity General Ability 16 April 2023 (Amendments)
By which one of the following Amendments was Article 51A, relating to the Fundamental Duties, inserted into the Constitution of India?
(a) The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act
(b) The Constitution (44th Amendment) Act
(c) The Constitution (85th Amendment) Act
(d) The Constitution (92nd Amendment) Act
Answer: Correct Option (a) : The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act
Detailed Explanation:
- Article 51A was added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 during the Emergency period.
- It introduced a separate Part — Part IVA — containing the Fundamental Duties of citizens.
- Initially, 10 Fundamental Duties were listed, and later the 86th Amendment Act, 2002 added the 11th duty regarding providing opportunities for education to children.
- The 44th, 85th, and 92nd Amendments relate to other constitutional changes, not Fundamental Duties.
Answer: Correct Option (a) : The Constitution (42nd Amendment) Act
This is a frequently asked topic in UPSC NDA polity questions, especially under Fundamental Rights and Duties.
NDA MCQ Polity General Ability 4 September 2022 (Supreme Court of India Judgement)
In a recent judgement, the Supreme Court of India directed that every protected forest, national park and wildlife sanctuary across the country should have a mandatory eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) of a minimum of:
(a) 1 km starting from their demarcated boundaries
(b) 2 km starting from their demarcated boundaries
(c) 3 km starting from their demarcated boundaries
(d) 5 km starting from their demarcated boundaries
Answer: Correct Option (a) : 1 km starting from their demarcated boundaries
Detailed Explanation:
- In June 2022, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment regarding the protection of environmentally sensitive areas.
- The Court directed that a minimum Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of 1 km shall be maintained around the boundaries of all protected areas (i.e., national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and protected forests).
- Activities harmful to ecology (like mining, construction, industrial projects) are prohibited in ESZs.
- However, the Court later clarified that this order does not apply rigidly to sanctuaries located in urban areas or where local conditions demand exceptions.
Answer: Correct Option (a) : 1 km starting from their demarcated boundaries
This question links environment & ecology with current affairs, a high-yield area for UPSC NDA preparation.
NDA MCQ Polity General Ability 4 September 2022 (Objective Resolution)
Who among the following introduced the ‘Objective Resolution’ in the Constituent Assembly on 13th December, 1946?
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Rajendra Prasad
(c) B. R. Ambedkar
(d) Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar
Answer: Correct Option (a) : Jawaharlal Nehru
Detailed Explanation:
- The Objective Resolution was moved in the Constituent Assembly on 13th December 1946 by Jawaharlal Nehru.
- It laid down the philosophy, vision, and guiding principles of the Indian Constitution.
- The Resolution later became the Preamble of the Indian Constitution with slight modifications.
- Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly, B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, and Alladi Krishnaswami Aiyar was a key member, but none of them introduced the Objective Resolution.
Answer: Correct Option (a) : Jawaharlal Nehru
This is a favourite NDA polity MCQ, often asked under Constitution-making and Preamble.