BPSC Assistant Section Officer Mains 2026: Previous-Year Questions

Indian Polity 11 questions

1. 1. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Committees of the Constituent Assembly

   Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?

   1. AN. Madhava Rau
   2. BS. M. Saadulla
   3. CDamodar Swarup Seth
   4. DN. G. Ayyangar
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · The Preamble

   Consider the following statements about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution:

   • (1) The Preamble is a part of the Constitution, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973).
   • (2) The Preamble can be amended under Article 368, but amendments cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
   • (3) The Preamble is justiciable and its provisions are enforceable in courts of law.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   1. AOnly (1) and (3)
   2. B(1), (2) and (3)
   3. COnly (1)
   4. DOnly (1) and (2)
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · The Governance System

   Which among the following are examples of asymmetry in Indian federalism?

   • (1) Representation of different states in the Rajya Sabha.
   • (2) Provisions with regard to the administration of tribal areas under the Fifth and Sixth Schedules.
   • (3) Composition of NITI Aayog.
   • (4) Provisions for Union Territories as federal units.

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   1. AOnly (1) and (2)
   2. BAll of the above
   3. COnly (2) and (3)
   4. DOnly (1), (2) and (4)
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Fundamental Rights

   Consider the following statements about Habeas Corpus:

   • (1) The writ of habeas corpus is mentioned in both Articles 32 and 226.
   • (2) The primary objective of the writ is to secure the release of a person found to be detained illegally.

   Which of the above statements is/are correct?

   1. ABoth (1) and (2)
   2. BOnly (1)
   3. COnly (2)
   4. DNone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Fundamental Duties

   Which among the following is not a part of the Fundamental Duties enlisted under Part IVA of the Constitution?

   1. ATo develop the scientific temper
   2. BTo keep our surroundings clean
   3. CTo safeguard public property
   4. DTo preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Parliament — Lok Sabha

   Which among the following is true about a Money Bill?

   • (1) Any bill that provides for the imposition or abolition of any tax by any local authority automatically qualifies to be a Money Bill.
   • (2) If the Council of States makes some recommendations on the Money Bill, the House of the People is bound to accept those recommendations.
   • (3) If the Money Bill is not returned to the House of the People within fourteen days by the Council of States, it is deemed to be passed.

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   1. AOnly (1)
   2. B(1) and (3)
   3. C(2) and (3)
   4. DOnly (3)
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Parliamentary Committees

   Which among the following is true about the Public Accounts Committee?

   • (1) It was first set up in 1921.
   • (2) It cannot have more than 22 members.
   • (3) The functions of the Committee are enshrined in Rule 308(1) of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

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

8. 8. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Special Provisions for Certain Classes

   Which article of the Indian Constitution enables the government to enact separate laws for the governance and administration of tribal areas?

   1. AArticle 244
   2. BArticle 243
   3. CArticle 245
   4. DArticle 249
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Miscellaneous

   Which among the following is true about the Central Vigilance Commission?

   • (1) It was formed on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee.
   • (2) It got statutory status in 1964.
   • (3) It consists of a Chief Vigilance Commissioner and three other commissioners.

   Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

   1. AOnly (1)
   2. B(1) and (2)
   3. C(1) and (3)
   4. DNone of the above
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Miscellaneous

    In which year did UNESCO define the scope of Political Science?

    1. A1946
    2. B1948
    3. C1950
    4. D1952
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. B.P.S.C. ASO (Mains) 2026 · Miscellaneous

    "Political Science is concerned with the state and instruments of Government." Who said this?

    1. ADimock
    2. BRobert Dahl
    3. CDavid Easton
    4. DDante Germino
    Answer and explanation →