2023 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Question Paper

UPSC Prelims Paper 1 Question Papers

2023 Prelims Paper 1 UPSC Questions

11.
In essence, what does 'Due Process of Law' mean?
A.
The principle of natural justice
B.
The procedure established by law
C.
Fair application of law
D.
Equality before law
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ANSWER :
A. The principle of natural justice
12.

Consider the following
statement-1:
In India, prisons are managed by State Governments with their own rules and regulations for the day-to-day administration of prisons.
Statement-2:
In India, prisons are governed by the Prisons Act, 1894 which expressly kept the subject of prisons in the control of Provincial Governments.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

A.

Both correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation

B.

Both correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation

C.

Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect

D.

Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct

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ANSWER :

A. Both correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation

13.
Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
A.
It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
B.
It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
C.
It defines and limits the powers of government.
D.
It secures social justice, social equality and social security.
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ANSWER :
C. It defines and limits the powers of government.
14.
In India, which one of the following Constitutional Amendments was widely believed to be enacted to overcome the judicial interpretations of the Fundamental Rights?
A.
1st Amendment
B.
42nd Amendment
C.
44th Amendment
D.
86th Amendment
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ANSWER :
A. 1st Amendment
15.
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India:
1. The National Commission for Backward Classes
2. The National Human Rights Commission
3. The National Law Commission
4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
How many of the above are constitutional bodies?
A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
Only three
D.
All four
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ANSWER :
A. Only one
16.

Consider the following statements:
1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office before the date of decision become invalid.
2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place.
3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare assent.
How many of the above statements are correct?

A.

Only one

B.

Only two

C.

All three

D.

None

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ANSWER :

D. None

17.
With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements:
1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill.
2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations.
3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill.
How many of the above statements are correct?
A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
All three
D.
None
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ANSWER :
B. Only two
18.
Consider the following statements:
Once the Central Government notifies an area as a 'Community Reserve',
1. The Chief Wildlife Warden of the State becomes the governing authority of such forest.
2. Hunting is not allowed in such an area.
3. People of such an area are allowed to collect non-timber forest produce.
4. People of such an area are allowed traditional agricultural practices.
how many of the following statements are correct?
A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
Only three
D.
All four
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ANSWER :
B. Only two
19.
With reference to Scheduled Areas in India,
1. Within a State, the notification of an area as Scheduled Area takes place through an Order of the President.
2. The largest administrative unit forming the Scheduled Area is the District and the lowest is the cluster of villages in the Block.
3. The Chief Ministers of the concerned States are required to submit annual reports to the Union Home Ministry on the administration of Scheduled Areas in the States.
how many of the following statements are correct?
A.
Only one
B.
Only two
C.
All three
D.
None
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ANSWER :
B. Only two
20.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: The Supreme Court of India has held in some judgements that the reservation policies made under Article 16(4) of the Constitution of India would be limited by Article 335 for maintenance of efficiency of administration.
Statement-II: Article 335 of the Constitution of India defines the term 'efficiency of administration'
A.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
B.
Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct, but Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
C.
Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect
D.
Statement-I is incorrect, but Statement-II is correct
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ANSWER :
C. Statement-I is correct, but Statement-II is incorrect