Indian Polity: Multi-statement (How Many Style) PYQ.
UPSC Prelims Indian Polity previous year questions in the "Multi-statement (How Many Style)" question pattern — real questions with answers and explanations.
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2026Multi-statement (How Many Style)Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
With reference to the organisations under the Government of India, consider the following details:
1. Central Economic Intelligence Bureau (CEIB) | To coordinate between various law enforcement agencies | Ministry of Home Affairs
2. Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) | To investigate complex corporate frauds | Ministry of Finance
3. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | To preserve values in public life and ensure the health of the national economy | Ministry of Public Grievances, Personnel and Pension
In how many of the above rows are the given details correctly matched ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
Explanation: * Row 1 is incorrectly matched: While its database-sharing and law enforcement coordination function is broadly correct, the CEIB operates under the Department of Revenue within the Ministry of Finance, not the Ministry of Home Affairs. * Row 2 is incorrectly matched: The SFIO is responsible for investigating complex corporate frauds, but it operates under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA), not the Ministry of Finance. * Row 3 is incorrectly matched: While the ministry is correct, the specific functional quote provided in the row text is considered incorrect or mismatched under the official framework. * Since none of the rows are completely matched correctly, the answer is (d).
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2025Multi-statement (How Many Style)Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
With reference to India, consider the following:
I. The Inter-State Council
II. The National Security Council
III. Zonal Councils
How many of the above were established as per the provisions of the Constitution of India?
A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All the three
Explanation: * Item I is a constitutional body: The Inter-State Council is established under Article 263 of the Constitution of India to enable structured administrative coordination and dialogue between the states and the center. * Item II is an executive body: The National Security Council (NSC) was created via a non-constitutional executive order of the Government of India and functions as an advisory body. * Item III represents statutory bodies: Zonal Councils were set up via an Act of Parliament, the States Reorganisation Act, 1956, rather than by constitutional provisions. * Therefore, only one organization is established by the provisions of the Constitution.