Polity- political science or the study of governance and power, is an important section for the administrative competitive exams. Apart from this political questions are an important section in the bank examination. It is advised to aspirants to read as many political questions and answers as possible during their preparation. Here are some of the fundamental and most important polity questions which will enhance your knowledge of this subject.

• How was the Politics of the Radicals within the Congress different from that of the Moderates?
• Formation of a Stereotype
• Gram Panchayats
• What do you mean by Counterproductive Law?
• What are the three main components of political parties?
• How Do New Laws Come About?
• How does Caste become Politized in India?
• Why independent judiciary is necessary to carry out this important function?
• In what ways people living in a Democratic country can expect their Government to work for their welfare?
• How does Democracy produce an Accountable, Responsive and Legitimate Government?
• How does democracy allow us to correct our own mistakes?
• Write one reason why you think the Constitution’s Safeguards to protect Minority Communities are very important?
• Shops in Neighborhood
• Difference between Horizontal and Vertical Power Sharing in Modern Democracies
• Understanding Marginalization by Adivasis
• What are the functions of Political Parties?
• What is Role Conflict and Why does it occur?
• Council of Ministers – Definition, Categories, Examples, FAQs
• Why are most of the private hospitals and private schools located in major cities and not in towns or rural areas?
• Describe the Rules and Regulations regarding Election Campaign in India
• What are Public Interests Pressure Groups?
• What is a State or Regional Political Party?
• Describe the Power Sharing system of a Country
• Powers and Functions of Supreme Court
• Do you think the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy got justice?
• Explain the ‘Foundation Challenge’ faced by democracies in the world
• How Gender Stereotyping affects a Woman?
• Why is Judicial Independence Important?
• Who administers the Oath of High court Judges?
• Explain the three fold distribution of India’s legislative powers between Union and State Government
• Laws For Marginalized – Overview and Examples
• Protecting the Rights of Dalits and Adivasis
• What is the difference between Prudential and Moral Power Sharing?
• What makes Elections in India Democratic?
• How changes are made to power sharing arrangements in India?
• What is the need for Political Institutions?
• Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
• Difference between Political and Permanent Executive
• What is National Identity?
• Mention the Qualification Necessary for Election as President of India
• How was National Congress Party formed and What are it’s policies?
• Why should we accept the constitution made by Constituent Assembly more that 70 years ago?
• Article 368 of the Constitution of India
• Explain the measures taken by Sri Lanka in the 1956 Act
• What is significance of the phrase “We the people of India” in the Preamble?
• Write a note on the policy of Apartheid
• Why are Adivasis becoming increasingly marginalised?
• What is Secularism?
• Why is the Indian Constitution called a ‘Living Document’?
• How can the government be more accountable to the people?
• Why is power sharing important in a democracy?
• How a bill becomes a Law?
• When was Belgium declared Independent?
• Why did India adopt the multi party system?
• Compare the power, tenure and working of both the Houses of the Indian Parliament
• What is Representative Democracy?
• What are political institutions?
• What are the three levels of governance in India?
• In a democracy why Universal Adult Franchise is important?
• Why do you think the introduction of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the 1980 s is a significant step in ensuring access to justice for all?
• What are the functions of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha?
• Challenges faced by the Healthcare Facilities of India
• What was the procedure adopted for making the Indian Constitution?
• What are the various ways women apply to fight against discrimination?
• What is a pressure group?
• Write a note on fundamental rights and protection of freedom
• What is majoritarianism?
• What are the advantages to foreign companies in setting up production in India?
• What is Women’s Movement?
• Indian Constitution
• Case Studies of Belgium and Sri Lanka
• What would happen if there were no restrictions on the power of elected representatives?
• Role of Government in Healthcare
• How Does the Government Spend My Taxes?
• Article 51 of the Indian Constitution
• Write a story around the theme “Justice delayed is justice denied”
• What is meant by Regional Political Party?
• Importance of Local Self Government in India
• Federalism – Definition, History, Types, Features
• Advantages and Disadvantages of Democracy
• Powers and Functions of the President in India
• What are the challenges to Cultural Diversity?
• What are Prospects and Challenges to Democracy?
• Improving the Quality of Health Care in India
• Evolutionary Theory of Origin of State
• What are the steps involved in the Planning Process?
• What various functions does a constitution perform?
• When was the first Indian Satellite launched?
• What are the sources of fund for Gram panchayat?
• Why do we need Parliament?
• Functions of the Parliament
• What is the importance of preamble in the constitution?
• Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
• How has Power been distributed between Centre and State?
• In what ways does media play an Important role in Democracy?
• What is the significance of Voter’s list?
• Secularism in India
• What is Lokpal?

At last, with these questions and answers, you might have developed a basic understanding of political science. These questions are helpful for the IAS, SSC, CGL, IBPS clerks, and many more. One can not ignore this subject while encountering competitive examinations.

FAQs on Polity Most Important Questions

Q 1. What are the subfields of political science?

The subfields of political science are – public administration, comparative politics, domestic policy and international relations.

Q 2. What are the branches of government?

Branches of government are the – Local Government, State Government and Central Government. Every state in India has a Legislative Assembly. People who wins elections at the state level become Members of Legislative Assembly. One who wins elections at the Central level are known as Members of Parliament. (MP).

Q 3. What is the role of the judiciary in our country?

The role of Judiciary in our country is to provide a proper mechanism to resolve the tensions and disputes between the citizens and also the differences between the government and the citizens.