UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — Amid Gen-Z protests, LJP MP moves Bill seeking Commission for Youth

Q1. In the Lok Sabha, which body examines a Private Member's Bill seeking to amend the Constitution before it is introduced in the House, and thereafter classifies Private Members' Bills into category-A and category-B?

  • A. The Business Advisory Committee, which recommends allocation of time for legislative business
  • B. The Committee on Subordinate Legislation, which scrutinises rules framed under delegated powers
  • C. The Committee on Private Members' Bills and Resolutions
  • D. The Committee on Government Assurances, which pursues promises made on the floor of the House

Q2. How many Private Members' Bills have been passed by the Indian Parliament since 1952?

  • A. 6
  • B. 10
  • C. 14
  • D. 24

Q3. With reference to the National Youth Commission Bill, 2024, consider the following: 1. It stands listed in the Lok Sabha 'As Introduced' bills register as Bill No. 92 of 2024. 2. It seeks constitutional status for the proposed National Commission for Youth, and not merely statutory status. 3. It proposes that the Commission be the nodal agency for addressing youth unemployment through structured national policies covering skill development, entrepreneurship, idea incubation and specialised financing for young innovators. 4. It proposes to place the new Commission under the administrative supervision of the NITI Aayog. Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. It stands listed in the Lok Sabha 'As Introduced' bills register as Bill No. 92 of 2024.
  2. It seeks constitutional status for the proposed National Commission for Youth, and not merely statutory status.
  3. It proposes that the Commission be the nodal agency for addressing youth unemployment through structured national policies covering skill development, entrepreneurship, idea incubation and specialised financing for young innovators.
  4. It proposes to place the new Commission under the administrative supervision of the NITI Aayog.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2, 3 and 4
  • C. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • D. 3 and 4 only

Q4. The National Youth Commission Bill, 2024 was moved in the Lok Sabha by a member belonging to which one of the following parties?

  • A. Janata Dal (United), an NDA constituent based in Bihar
  • B. Rashtriya Janata Dal, the principal Opposition party in Bihar
  • C. Rashtriya Lok Morcha, an NDA constituent based in Bihar
  • D. Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), an NDA constituent based in Bihar

Q5. The National Commission for Youth constituted by the Government of India in March 2002 consisted of how many members in all, including its Chairman?

  • A. Four
  • B. Six
  • C. Nine
  • D. Eleven

Q6. The National Commission for Youth set up in March 2002 functioned under the chairmanship of which one of the following?

  • A. Shri Balbir Punj, then Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
  • B. Shri R. K. Mishra, who served the Commission as Member-Secretary
  • C. Dr. Dinesh Sharma, who was one of the members of the Commission
  • D. Shri Yogesh Shukla, who was one of the members of the Commission

Q7. The Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) platform was launched by the Prime Minister in which year and on which occasion?

  • A. In 2021, on National Youth Day observed on 12 January
  • B. In 2023, on National Youth Day observed on 12 January
  • C. In 2023, on National Unity Day observed on 31 October
  • D. In 2019, on National Unity Day observed on 31 October

Q8. Consider the following statements regarding programmes and bodies of the Department of Youth Affairs: 1. The National Service Scheme was launched on 24 September 1969, during the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi. 2. The Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan reaches out primarily to urban youth for their empowerment and civic engagement. 3. Mera Yuva Bharat benefits youth in the age group of 15–29 years in line with the definition of 'Youth' in the National Youth Policy, while its adolescent-specific components cover the 10–19 age group. 4. Mera Yuva Bharat is designed as a 'phygital' platform, comprising physical activity along with an opportunity to connect digitally. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The National Service Scheme was launched on 24 September 1969, during the birth centenary of Mahatma Gandhi.
  2. The Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan reaches out primarily to urban youth for their empowerment and civic engagement.
  3. Mera Yuva Bharat benefits youth in the age group of 15–29 years in line with the definition of 'Youth' in the National Youth Policy, while its adolescent-specific components cover the 10–19 age group.
  4. Mera Yuva Bharat is designed as a 'phygital' platform, comprising physical activity along with an opportunity to connect digitally.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2, 3 and 4
  • D. 1, 3 and 4

Q9. As amended in 2026, the law on public examinations prescribes a minimum term of imprisonment of how many years for a person committing an organised crime in relation to public examinations?

  • A. Five years
  • B. Seven years
  • C. Ten years
  • D. Three years

Q10. Which one of the following is a statutory commission created by an ordinary Act of Parliament and administered by the Ministry of Women and Child Development?

  • A. The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, which examines safeguards for notified tribal communities
  • B. The National Commission for Women
  • C. The National Human Rights Commission, which inquires into violations of rights by public servants
  • D. The National Commission for Backward Classes, which examines welfare measures for backward classes

Q11. In the Periodic Labour Force Survey, the youth unemployment rate reported in 'usual status (ps+ss)' is based on activity status determined with reference to which period preceding the date of survey?

  • A. The last 7 days, with a person treated as employed if engaged in work on any day of that period
  • B. The last 30 days, with a person treated as employed if engaged in work for a majority of those days
  • C. The last 90 days, aggregated across the quarter in which the household is surveyed
  • D. The last 365 days, with the principal status fixed by the major time criterion

Q12. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, brought in after the cancellation of NEET 2026 over an alleged paper leak, was introduced in the Lok Sabha by which Ministry?

  • A. The Ministry of Education, through its Department of Higher Education
  • B. The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
  • C. The Ministry of Home Affairs, through its Department of Internal Security
  • D. The Ministry of Law and Justice, through its Legislative Department