UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — With her bold victory, Japanese PM is set to push hard-right policies

Question 1

In the context of PM Sanae Takaichi's announced military build-up and lifting of the ban on lethal weapons exports, which one of the following ministries of the Government of Japan is the principal implementing agency?

Accepted Answer

Ministry of Defense

Answer

National Public Safety Commission

Answer

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Answer

Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications

Question 2

The clause in Japan's post-war Constitution under which the country 'forever renounces war' and which PM Takaichi's coalition seeks to revise is contained in:

Accepted Answer

Article 9

Answer

Article 21

Answer

Article 96

Answer

Article 25

Question 3

In the context of Japanese polity, the term 'Diet' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The bicameral national legislature comprising the House of Representatives and the House of Councillors

Answer

The Cabinet of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister

Answer

The advisory council to the Emperor on imperial succession

Answer

The Supreme Court of Japan exercising judicial review

Question 4

What is the total sanctioned strength of Japan's House of Representatives in which PM Takaichi's LDP-led coalition secured a two-thirds supermajority in the February 2026 election?

Accepted Answer

465

Answer

480

Answer

500

Answer

245

Question 5

With reference to the policy agenda associated with PM Sanae Takaichi's second Cabinet (2026), consider the following:
1. Revision of Article 9 of the 1947 Constitution
2. Tightening of immigration norms
3. Retention of male-only imperial succession
4. Abolition of the House of Councillors
Which of the above are correctly identified as stated objectives of her government?

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3 only

Answer

2 and 4 only

Answer

1 and 3 only

Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4

UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — With her bold victory, Japanese PM is set to push hard-right policies

Q1. In the context of PM Sanae Takaichi's announced military build-up and lifting of the ban on lethal weapons exports, which one of the following ministries of the Government of Japan is the principal implementing agency?

Q2. The clause in Japan's post-war Constitution under which the country 'forever renounces war' and which PM Takaichi's coalition seeks to revise is contained in:

Q3. In the context of Japanese polity, the term 'Diet' refers to:

Q4. What is the total sanctioned strength of Japan's House of Representatives in which PM Takaichi's LDP-led coalition secured a two-thirds supermajority in the February 2026 election?