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Indian Polity practice questions (Group 4)

Questions 11 to 14 of 20

By TNPSC Guide editorial team · Last updated: 27.10.2026

1. Question 11

   Consider the following statements on the recommendations of the Rajamannar Committee. 1. More all-India services should be created. 2. The Inter-State Council under Article 263 should be set up at once. 3. Residuary powers should be transferred to the states. Which of these are correct?

   1. A. 3 only
   2. B. 2 and 3 only
   3. C. 1 and 2 only
   4. D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: B. 2 and 3 only

   The Rajamannar Committee urged an Inter-State Council under Article 263 at once, residuary powers for the states, Article 356 only as a last resort, abolition of all-India services such as the IAS and a permanent Finance Commission; not more services, so 1 is wrong.

   Source: அரசியல் அறிவியல், மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Political Science, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 5 இந்தியாவில் கூட்டாட்சி, p. 108 (PDF p. 116))

2. Question 12

   Which country had the world's first federal constitution?

   1. A. Australia
   2. B. The USA
   3. C. Canada
   4. D. Switzerland
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: B. The USA

   The USA had the first federal constitution, followed by Australia and Canada; multilingual Switzerland is also a federation.

   Source: அரசியல் அறிவியல், மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Political Science, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 5 இந்தியாவில் கூட்டாட்சி, p. 93 (PDF p. 101))

3. Question 13

   Consider the following statements on the grounds of disqualification for defection. 1. Voluntarily giving up party membership is a ground. 2. Voting against the party's direction without prior permission is a ground. 3. An independent member who joins a party is not disqualified. Which of these are correct?

   1. A. 2 only
   2. B. 1 and 2 only
   3. C. 1 and 3 only
   4. D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: B. 1 and 2 only

   Giving up membership, or voting or abstaining against the party's direction without permission, are grounds; an independent member who joins a party is also disqualified, so 3 is wrong.

   Source: அரசியல் அறிவியல், மேல்நிலை முதலாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (Political Science, Standard XI, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 11 தேர்தல் மற்றும் பிரதிநிதித்துவம், p. 226 (PDF p. 234))

4. Question 14

   On which day is National Voters' Day observed in India?

   1. A. 26 January
   2. B. 25 January
   3. C. 25 October
   4. D. 10 July
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: B. 25 January

   National Voters' Day is observed on 25 January; 26 January is Republic Day.

   Source: சமூக அறிவியல், ஒன்பதாம் வகுப்பு, தமிழ் வழி (Social Science, Standard IX, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (குடிமையியல் அலகு 2 தேர்தல், அரசியல் கட்சிகள், அழுத்தக் குழுக்கள், p. 262 (PDF p. 268))