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Elections & Electoral System
Question No. 122Interactive Test Mode
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Q122. With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements: 1. Number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18. 2. Number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to Union Government, consider the following statements:

  1. Number of Ministries at the Centre on 15th August 1947 was 18.
  2. Number of Ministries at the Centre at present is 36. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Correct Answer: Option (A) — 1 only

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Statement 1 is correct: At independence on 15th August 1947, the Central Government functioned with 18 ministries.

Statement 2 is incorrect: By 2009 (and currently), the number of ministries at the Centre was significantly higher than 36 (well over 50 ministries exist to manage specialized administrative departments).

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Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2009 (Q122)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (A) — 1 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2009 Q122

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2009 GS Paper I Question 122 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2009 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (A): "1 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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