Archive · 10 Jun 2025
UPSC Quiz Focuses on Polity, Governance, and Indian Constitution
This news article is about a quiz on the Indian Constitution and related topics.
The quiz covers areas like affirmative action, the Backward Classes Commission, languages in the Eighth Schedule, the Justice Hema Committee, minority rights, the Lok Sabha, the Enforcement Directorate's powers, and the office of Deputy Speaker.
It helps people studying for the UPSC exam to review important topics in Indian Polity and Governance, testing their knowledge on key constitutional and governmental aspects.
The quiz covers topics like affirmative action, Backward Classes Commission, and languages in the Eighth Schedule.
Article 15 and 16 of the Indian Constitution offer scope for introducing affirmative action.
The First Backward Classes Commission, chaired by Kaka Kalelkar, was established in 1953 to identify socially and educationally backward communities.
The Eighth Schedule originally listed 14 languages; English was not one of them.
The Justice Hema Committee investigated sexual harassment and gender inequality in the industry.
- Who
- Individuals preparing for the UPSC exam and anyone interested in Indian Polity and Governance.
- What
- A daily quiz on Polity and Governance, focusing on the Indian Constitution and related topics.
- When
- The quiz is a part of a series called UPSC Essentials, presented daily.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To help individuals preparing for the UPSC exam revise important topics from the syllabus.
- Quiz Focus
- Polity and Governance
- Main Topics
- Affirmative action, Backward Classes, Languages, and Justice Hema Committee
- Article 30
- Provides for the rights of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions.
- Justice Hema Committee
- Investigated sexual harassment and gender inequality in the industry.
- Lok Sabha
- Composed of representatives chosen by direct election.