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State PSCs - General Studies Paper 2 (Indian Polity, Governance & State Administration) previous year questions (PYQ)

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2026 (552 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)
The Thar Desert
(B)
The Aravalli Range
(C)
The Western Ghats
(D)
The Rann of Kutch
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In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)
The Rann of Kutch
(B)
The Thar Desert
(C)
The Aravalli Range
(D)
The Western Ghats
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2025 (62 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)
The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced
(B)
The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately
(C)
Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins
(D)
Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates
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In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)
Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins
(B)
Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates
(C)
The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced
(D)
The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately
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2024 (334 questions)

Q1.

Inter-State Relations: Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the President establish an Inter-State Council to investigate and coordinate policy disputes between States in 'Local Self-Government: 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, PESA Act 1996'?

(A)

Article 263 (Established on recommendations of Sarkaria Commission in 1990) (Local Self-Government: 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, PESA Act 1996)

(B)

Article 280

(C)

Article 312

(D)

Article 356

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Inter-State Relations: Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the President establish an Inter-State Council to investigate and coordinate policy disputes between States in 'Local Self-Government: 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, PESA Act 1996'?

(A)

Article 263 (Established on recommendations of Sarkaria Commission in 1990) (Local Self-Government: 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, PESA Act 1996)

(B)

Article 280

(C)

Article 312

(D)

Article 356

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2023 (60 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)
The Western Ghats
(B)
The Aravalli Range
(C)
The Thar Desert
(D)
The Rann of Kutch
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Q2.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)
Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth
(B)
Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km
(C)
Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow
(D)
Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point
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2022 (62 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)
CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(B)
CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court
(C)
CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister
(D)
CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement
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In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)
Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point
(B)
Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km
(C)
Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth
(D)
Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow
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2021 (75 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)
The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced
(B)
Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates
(C)
Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins
(D)
The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately
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Q2.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)
The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced
(B)
Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates
(C)
The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately
(D)
Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins
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2020 (78 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)
CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(B)
CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement
(C)
CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister
(D)
CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court
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In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)
The Rann of Kutch
(B)
The Western Ghats
(C)
The Aravalli Range
(D)
The Thar Desert
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2019 (72 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)
CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister
(B)
CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court
(C)
CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement
(D)
CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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Q2.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)
The Thar Desert
(B)
The Rann of Kutch
(C)
The Aravalli Range
(D)
The Western Ghats
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2018 (63 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), consider the following: CAG is appointed under Article 148 by the President. Which statement is correct?

(A)
CAG is eligible for further employment under the Government of India upon retirement
(B)
CAG can be removed from office only on like grounds and in like manner as a Judge of the Supreme Court
(C)
CAG reports are audited privately by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs
(D)
CAG holds office during the pleasure of the Prime Minister
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Q2.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)
Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth
(B)
Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point
(C)
Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow
(D)
Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km
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2017 (66 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)
Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins
(B)
Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates
(C)
The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately
(D)
The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced
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In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)
Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth
(B)
Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km
(C)
Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow
(D)
Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point
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2016 (71 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): What happens when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increases the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR)?

(A)
Commercial banks have less lendable liquidity, leading to contraction of credit and upward pressure on interest rates
(B)
The foreign exchange reserves of India increase proportionately
(C)
Commercial banks immediately expand consumer lending to increase profit margins
(D)
The statutory fiscal deficit of the Central Government is immediately reduced
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Q2.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): India's Aditya-L1 solar observatory mission is positioned in a halo orbit around which gravitational equilibrium point?

(A)
Geostationary circular orbit at 35,786 km
(B)
Sun-Earth L2 Lagrange Point behind Earth's shadow
(C)
Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1) at approximately 1.5 million km from Earth
(D)
Earth-Moon L4 Lagrange Point
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2015 (73 questions)

Q1.
In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)
The Western Ghats
(B)
The Thar Desert
(C)
The Rann of Kutch
(D)
The Aravalli Range
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In UPSC Civil Services / State PSCs (Constitution of India, Federalism & State Governance): Which of the following is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site and recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity?

(A)
The Thar Desert
(B)
The Rann of Kutch
(C)
The Aravalli Range
(D)
The Western Ghats
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