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BPSC Assistant Education Development Officer 2026: Previous-Year Questions

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Indian Polity 26 questions

  1. 1. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Parts of Indian Constitution and Articles

    In which order are the following placed in the Constitution of India?

    • (i) Right to freedom of religion
    • (ii) Change of state name
    • (iii) Imposition of President's rule in a state
    • (iv) Mention of the Indian Administrative Service
    1. A(iv) (ii) (iii) (i)
    2. B(ii) (i) (iv) (iii)
    3. C(iii) (iv) (ii) (i)
    4. D(i) (iii) (iv) (ii)
    Answer and explanation →

  2. 2. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Parts of Indian Constitution and Articles

    Consider the following provisions given in the Indian Constitution:

    • 1. Article 280 – Election Commission of India
    • 2. Article 315 – Union Public Service Commission
    • 3. Article 324 – Finance Commission

    Which of the above statements is not correct?

    1. AOnly one
    2. BOnly one and three
    3. CAll three
    4. DNone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

  3. 3. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · The Governance System

    In the question given below, there are two statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark your answer as per the codes provided:

    Assertion (A): The Constitution has described India as a 'Union of States', and not a Federation.

    Reason (R): Indian polity is a result of an agreement between States to form an indestructible Union.

    Which of the options given below is/are correct?

    1. A(A) is false, while (R) is true
    2. BBoth (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation for (A)
    3. C(A) is true, while (R) is false
    4. DBoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A)
    Answer and explanation →

  4. 4. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · The Citizenship

    Consider the following statements regarding the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019:

    • 1. The Act allows the specified class of illegal migrants to apply for citizenship by naturalisation after five years of residency in India.
    • 2. The provisions of the Bill are applicable across the country.
    • 3. The cut-off date for the immigration is on or before December 31, 2014.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    1. A1 and 3 only
    2. B2 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1 only
    Answer and explanation →

  5. 5. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Fundamental Rights

    Consider the following sentences about writ jurisdiction in India.

    • 1. The writ jurisdiction is a form of original jurisdiction and not appellate jurisdiction.
    • 2. It can be issued either by the High Courts or the Supreme Court.

    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    1. ABoth 1 and 2
    2. BOnly 1
    3. CNone of the above
    4. DOnly 2
    Answer and explanation →

  6. 6. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Fundamental Rights

    Which Article of the Constitution provides that no person accused of any offence can be compelled to be a witness against himself?

    1. AArticle 21
    2. BArticle 20
    3. CArticle 23
    4. DArticle 22
    Answer and explanation →

  7. 7. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Directive Principles of State Policy

    Which among the following are included in the Directive Principles of State Policy?

    • 1. Equal pay for equal work for men and women
    • 2. Right to work
    • 3. Public assistance in case of unemployment

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. A1 and 2
    2. B2 and 3
    3. CAll of the above
    4. DNone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

  8. 8. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Fundamental Duties

    Match List-I with List-II:

    List-I (Article of the Constitution)List-II (Fundamental Duty)
    a. Article 51A(c)1. Educate one's child/ward between 6 and 14 years
    b. Article 51A(f)2. To uphold the sovereignty of India
    c. Article 51A(k)3. To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
    d. Article 51A(i)4. To safeguard public property

    Select the correct answer using the code given below (in the order a b c d):

    1. A2 4 3 1
    2. B4 3 2 1
    3. C1 4 2 3
    4. D2 3 1 4
    Answer and explanation →

  9. 9. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · The Vice-President

    What is the minimum age required to become the Vice President of India?

    1. A25 years
    2. B30 years
    3. C40 years
    4. D35 years
    Answer and explanation →

  10. 10. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Attorney General & CAG

    Which of the following committees are helped by the CAG in his work of exercising legislative control over the executive?

    • 1. Public Accounts Committee
    • 2. Privileges Committee
    • 3. Estimates Committee
    • 4. Committee on Public Undertakings

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    1. A1, 3 and 4
    2. B1, 2 and 4
    3. C1, 2 and 3
    4. D1 and 4
    Answer and explanation →

  11. 11. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

    Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

    List-IList-II
    a. Speaker1. Fixes the time limit for discussion of demands
    b. Finance Minister2. Examines the financial operation of the executive
    c. President3. Makes mention in Parliament about the annual financial statement
    d. C&AG4. Participates in the formulation of the Five Year Plan

    Codes (in the order a b c d):

    1. A4 1 3 2
    2. B4 1 2 3
    3. C1 4 2 3
    4. D1 4 3 2
    Answer and explanation →

  12. 12. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Rajya Sabha

    Assertion (A): According to Article 312 of the Indian Constitution, the Rajya Sabha can create new All India Services in the national interest.

    Reason (R): The Rajya Sabha can define national interest in a comprehensive manner.

    1. ABoth (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
    2. BBoth (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
    3. C(A) is true but (R) is false
    4. D(A) is false but (R) is true
    Answer and explanation →

  13. 13. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Parliamentary Committees

    Match List-I with List-II and give the answer from the code given below:

    List-IList-II
    a. Estimates Committee(i) Examination of Appropriation Accounts
    b. Public Accounts Committee(ii) Suggestions for economy in expenditure
    c. Subordinate Legislation(iii) Examination of rules made by executive departments under laws passed by the legislature
    d. Public Sector Undertakings Committee(iv) Review of the performance of public sector undertakings

    Code (in the order a b c d):

    1. A(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
    2. B(ii) (i) (iii) (iv)
    3. C(iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
    4. D(iv) (i) (ii) (iii)
    Answer and explanation →

  14. 14. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · The State Legislature and Council of Ministers

    Which of the following statements is/are incorrect?

    • 1. The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection and appointment of the Chief Minister.
    • 2. Upon the death of an incumbent Chief Minister, if the ruling party appoints a new leader, then the Governor has to appoint the new leader as Chief Minister.

    Select the correct option using the codes given below:

    1. ANeither 1 nor 2
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. D1 only
    Answer and explanation →

  15. 15. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · The State Legislature and Council of Ministers

    Consider the following bills in a State Legislature:

    • 1. A bill passed by the assembly but pending in the council.
    • 2. A bill passed by the council but pending in the assembly.
    • 3. A bill passed by the state legislature but pending the assent of the Governor.
    • 4. A bill passed by the state legislature but returned by the President for reconsideration.

    Which of the above bills lapse when the State Legislative Assembly is dissolved?

    1. A3 and 4 only
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1 only
    Answer and explanation →

  16. 16. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Planning Commission / NITI Aayog

    In January 2015, who among the following was appointed as the first CEO of NITI Aayog of India?

    1. ASindhushree Khullar
    2. BB. V. R. Subrahmanyam
    3. CCyrus Mistry
    4. DS. S. Mudra
    Answer and explanation →

  17. 17. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Election Commission

    What is the correct chronological sequence of the following? Choose the right answer from the codes:

    • 1. Joint Parliamentary Committee on Reform of Electoral Law
    • 2. Goswami Committee on Electoral Reforms
    • 3. Tarkunde Committee on Electoral Reforms
    • 4. Election Commission campaign against criminalisation of politics

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

    1. A4 1 3 2
    2. B4 1 2 3
    3. C1 4 2 3
    4. D1 3 2 4
    Answer and explanation →

  18. 18. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Political Parties

    Which among the following are valid conditions that can give recognition to any political party as a National Party in India?

    • 1. The party should have polled at least six per cent of votes in four or more states in Lok Sabha or State Assembly elections and secured at least four seats in the Lok Sabha from one or more states.
    • 2. The party has won two per cent of the total seats in the Lok Sabha from at least three states.
    • 3. In the last General Elections to the Lok Sabha, the party should have won at least one seat for every 25 seats allotted in any one state.
    • 4. The party is recognised as a state party in four or more states.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. AOnly 1 and 2
    2. B1, 2 and 3
    3. C1, 3 and 4
    4. D1, 2 and 4
    Answer and explanation →

  19. 19. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Constitutional Amendments

    Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the 98th Constitutional Amendment Act?

    • 1. The 98th Constitutional Amendment Act inserted Article 371-J, which provided for special provisions for the Hyderabad-Karnataka region.
    • 2. The special provisions aim to establish an institutional mechanism for an equitable allocation of funds to meet the development needs over the region.
    • 3. Article 371-J provided for reservation of seats in educational and vocational training institutions in the region for students who belong to the region.

    Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

    1. A1 and 3 only
    2. B2 and 3 only
    3. C1, 2 and 3
    4. D1 and 2 only
    Answer and explanation →

  20. 20. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Constitutional Amendments

    The 93rd Amendment of the Constitution relates to the following:

    1. APanchayati Raj Institutions
    2. BReservation for women in legislative assemblies
    3. CReservation for Other Backward Classes in educational institutions
    4. DFundamental Duties
    Answer and explanation →

  21. 21. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Official Language

    Which Article of the Constitution provides that all proceedings in the Supreme Court and in every High Court shall be in the English language?

    1. AArticle 345
    2. BArticle 350
    3. CArticle 348
    4. DNone of the above
    Answer and explanation →

  22. 22. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development Disputed key

    Which among the following is true about the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act?

    • 1. It was enacted in 1996.
    • 2. It accords statutory status to the Gram Sabhas in Scheduled V areas.
    • 3. Section 4(i) of the Act mandates that the Gram Sabha or Panchayat should consent before any land acquisition for development projects.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. AOnly 1
    2. B1 and 2
    3. CAll of the above
    4. D2 and 3
    Answer and explanation →

  23. 23. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

    Consider the following statements about Panchayats in India:

    • 1. States with a population of less than twenty lakh have an option not to constitute Panchayats at the intermediate level.
    • 2. Any person who has attained the age of twenty-one years is eligible to be chosen as a member of a Panchayat.
    • 3. The provisions regarding Panchayats are not applicable to Union Territories.

    Select the correct answer using the code given below:

    1. AOnly 1
    2. B1 and 2
    3. C2 and 3
    4. DAll of the above
    Answer and explanation →

  24. 24. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

    Which of the following is/are probable cause(s) of the ineffectiveness of the PRIs in India?

    • 1. The transfer of various governance functions—like the provision of education, health, sanitation and water—was not mandated by the 73rd Amendment Act.
    • 2. Lack of finances for PRIs.
    • 3. Despite there being mandatory provisions for reservations for women and SC/STs in the PRIs, there is hardly any representation of these vulnerable groups.

    Select the correct option using the codes given below:

    1. A1, 2 and 3
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1 only
    Answer and explanation →

  25. 25. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Panchayati Raj and Community Development

    In which Article has the provision on reservation of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in Panchayats been given?

    1. A243A
    2. B243B
    3. C243C
    4. D243D
    Answer and explanation →

  26. 26. B.P.S.C. AEDO 2026 · Miscellaneous

    During which Prime Minister's tenure was the National Commission to Review the Working of the Constitution formed?

    1. AMorarji Desai
    2. BV. P. Singh
    3. CAtal Bihari Vajpayee
    4. DManmohan Singh
    Answer and explanation →

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