Q86. In which year did Goa become the 25th State of India? Topic: States & Union Territories (A) 1987 (B) 1988 (C) 1989 (D) 1990 Correct Answer: (A) 1987 Explanation: Goa attained statehood in 1987, becoming India's 25th State. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Q87. The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was inspired by the Preamble of the Constitution of which country? Topic: Preamble (A) U.S. Constitution (B) Swiss Constitution (C) British Constitution (D) Constitution of Canada Correct Answer: (A) U.S. Constitution Explanation: The idea and phrasing of India's Preamble draws inspiration from the Preamble of the U.S. Constitution. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Q88. Choose the case in which the Supreme Court by a majority ruled that Parliament could amend any part of the Constitution of India, but it could not alter or destroy the 'basic structure' of the Constitution. Topic: ...

 Q42. Which Article of Indian Constitution contains special provisions with regard to the State of Maharashtra? Topic: Centre-State Relations (A) 371 (B) 371A (C) 371B (D) 371D Correct Answer: (A) 371 Explanation: Article 371 contains special provisions for Maharashtra and Gujarat. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Q43. The members of the Election Commission at the Centre are appointed by Topic: Election Commission & Political Parties (A) Vice-President of India (B) Prime Minister of India (C) Chief Justice of India (D) President of India Correct Answer: (D) President of India Explanation: Members of the Election Commission are appointed by the President of India. ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── Q44. Which Article of the Constitution empowers the President to appoint a Commission to investigate the condition of backward classes in general and suggest ameliorative measures? Topic: Constitutiona...

 WBCS MAIN (2023) INDIAN POLITY – PAPER V 100 Questions with Answers & Explanations Compiled directly from the uploaded presentation.   Chapter-wise Question Distribution • Centre-State Relations: 6 • Union Executive (President & PM): 12 • Schedules of the Constitution: 6 • Making of the Constitution: 8 • UPSC & Public Services: 5 • Miscellaneous: 3 • Fundamental Rights: 5 • Panchayati Raj & Local Self-Govt: 6 • Preamble: 2 • Judiciary: 10 • Constitutional Amendments: 10 • Constitutional & Statutory Bodies: 7 • States & Union Territories: 8 • Election Commission & Political Parties: 2 • Parliament: 4 • Fundamental Duties: 2 • Citizenship: 2 • Basic Structure Doctrine: 2 Total Questions: 100   Q1. Which of the Articles deals with the grants-in-aid by the Union Government to the States? Topic: Centre-State Relations (A) Article 270 (B) Article 280 (C) Article 275 (D) Article 265 Correct Answer: (C) Article 275 Explanation: Article 275 empowers Parliam...