Mock Test: civics
1. Fundamental Rights in India are guaranteed by which part of the Constitution?
A) Part I
B) Part III
C) Part IV
D) Part II
2. Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty of Indian citizens?
A) Right to Equality
B) Respect the Constitution
C) Freedom of Speech
D) Right to Education
3. Directive Principles of State Policy aim to:
A) Give Fundamental Rights to citizens
B) Guide the government in policy-making
C) Limit the powers of the judiciary
D) Elect the President
4. Which form of democracy involves citizens directly participating in decision-making?
A) Indirect Democracy
B) Representative Democracy
C) Direct Democracy
D) Parliamentary Democracy
5. Public opinion is:
A) A government policy
B) Collective attitudes of people on an issue
C) Law passed by parliament
D) A political party’s manifesto
6. The right to vote is also called:
A) Nomination
B) Franchise
C) Representation
D) Secret Ballot
7. Which of the following ensures that a voter’s choice is confidential?
A) Open Voting
B) Secret Ballot
C) Nomination
D) Campaign
8. The process of formally proposing a candidate for election is called:
A) Campaigning
B) Voting
C) Nomination
D) Franchise
9. Election campaigns are organized to:
A) Draft new laws
B) Influence voters to support a candidate
C) Elect the Prime Minister directly
D) Count votes
10. In India, the President is elected by:
A) Direct vote of the people
B) Members of the Parliament only
C) Members of Parliament and State Legislatures
D) Supreme Court judges
11. A political party’s unique mark or logo used in elections is called:
A) Flag
B) Emblem
C) Symbol
D) Signature
12. Which is the official language of India at the central government level?
A) Urdu
B) Hindi
C) English
D) Both B & C
13. Cities and villages in India are classified based on:
A) Population size and economic activity
B) State boundaries only
C) Languages spoken
D) Festivals celebrated
14. The United Nations was established in which year?
A) 1919
B) 1945
C) 1950
D) 1965
15. Which organ of the UN is primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security?
A) General Assembly
B) Economic and Social Council
C) Security Council
D) Secretariat
1. B) Part III
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are enshrined in Part III of the Indian Constitution.
2. B) Respect the Constitution
Explanation: Fundamental Duties, listed in Article 51A, include respecting the Constitution, national flag, and national anthem.
3. B) Guide the government in policy-making
Explanation: Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) are guidelines for the central and state governments to frame laws and policies.
4. C) Direct Democracy
Explanation: In direct democracy, citizens participate directly in decision-making rather than electing representatives.
5. B) Collective attitudes of people on an issue
Explanation: Public opinion reflects the general attitudes, beliefs, and preferences of the population.
6. B) Franchise
Explanation: Franchise refers to the right of citizens to vote in elections.
7. B) Secret Ballot
Explanation: Secret ballot ensures voter confidentiality to prevent coercion or undue influence.
8. C) Nomination
Explanation: Nomination is the process of formally proposing a candidate for elections.
9. B) Influence voters to support a candidate
Explanation: Election campaigns aim to inform and persuade voters to vote for a candidate or party.
10. C) Members of Parliament and State Legislatures
Explanation: In India, the President is elected indirectly by MPs and members of State Legislative Assemblies using a proportional representation system.
11. C) Symbol
Explanation: Each political party has a unique symbol to help voters identify it during elections.
12. D) Both B & C
Explanation: Hindi and English are the official languages for central government communication in India.
13. A) Population size and economic activity
Explanation: Urban and rural settlements are classified based on population size, density, and primary economic activities.
14. B) 1945
Explanation: The United Nations was established on 24 October 1945 to promote international peace and cooperation.
15. C) Security Council
Explanation: The UN Security Council is responsible for maintaining international peace and security and can take enforcement measures.