Mock Test 4: Civics
1. Which Fundamental Right protects against discrimination based on religion, caste, sex, or place of birth?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Right against Exploitation
D) Cultural and Educational Rights
2. Fundamental Duties are applicable to:
A) Only adult citizens
B) Only government officials
C) All citizens of India
D) Only members of Parliament
3. Directive Principles of State Policy are aimed to achieve:
A) Judicial independence
B) Social and economic welfare
C) Political stability only
D) Emergency provisions
4. In a parliamentary democracy, the head of state is:
A) Directly elected by the people
B) Mostly ceremonial
C) Absolute ruler
D) Appointed by judiciary
5. Public opinion in a democracy is important because it:
A) Determines the tenure of Parliament
B) Influences government policies and decisions
C) Controls judicial appointments
D) Elects the President directly
6. Which of the following is a universal feature of franchise in democracies?
A) Right to vote without discrimination
B) Minimum age 25 years
C) Only property holders can vote
D) Voting by open ballot
7. Secret Ballot voting was introduced to:
A) Reduce voter fraud and pressure
B) Encourage public debates
C) Limit the number of voters
D) Elect the Prime Minister
8. Who monitors and conducts free and fair elections in India?
A) Supreme Court
B) Parliament
C) Election Commission of India
D) Prime Minister’s Office
9. Election campaigns are regulated to prevent:
A) Political rallies
B) Voting
C) Corrupt practices and misuse of resources
D) Counting of votes
10. The President of India holds office for:
A) 4 years
B) 5 years
C) 6 years
D) Until Prime Minister’s advice
11. Which of the following symbols is associated with a political party in India?
A) Passport
B) Lotus
C) National flag
D) Constitution
12. The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution promotes:
A) Fundamental Rights
B) Official recognition of regional languages
C) State control over media
D) Appointment of judges
13. Panchayati Raj institutions were constitutionalized through which amendment?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 73rd Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 44th Amendment
14. The UN Security Council has how many permanent members?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 10
D) 15
15. Which organ of the UN coordinates economic and social development?
A) Security Council
B) International Court of Justice
C) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
D) Secretariat
1. A) Right to Equality
Explanation: Article 14–18 of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before law and prohibits discrimination based on religion, caste, sex, or place of birth.
2. C) All citizens of India
Explanation: Fundamental Duties (Article 51A) are moral obligations applicable to all citizens, not just adults or officials.
3. B) Social and economic welfare
Explanation: Directive Principles of State Policy guide governments to promote social justice, welfare, and equitable distribution of resources.
4. B) Mostly ceremonial
Explanation: In a parliamentary democracy, the head of state (President or Monarch) is largely ceremonial, while real executive powers lie with the elected government.
5. B) Influences government policies and decisions
Explanation: Public opinion shapes laws, policies, and government decisions in a democracy.
6. A) Right to vote without discrimination
Explanation: Universal franchise ensures that all eligible citizens can vote without discrimination based on caste, religion, gender, or property.
7. A) Reduce voter fraud and pressure
Explanation: Secret ballot protects voters from coercion and bribery, ensuring free and fair elections.
8. C) Election Commission of India
Explanation: The Election Commission is an independent constitutional body responsible for conducting free and fair elections in India.
9. C) Corrupt practices and misuse of resources
Explanation: Election campaigns are regulated by the Model Code of Conduct to prevent corruption, misuse of money, or government resources.
10. B) 5 years
Explanation: The President of India is elected for a five-year term as per Article 56.
11. B) Lotus
Explanation: The Lotus is the symbol of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in India. Election symbols help voters identify parties and candidates.
12. B) Official recognition of regional languages
Explanation: The Eighth Schedule lists officially recognized languages, promoting their development and use.
13. B) 73rd Amendment
Explanation: The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) provided constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions.
14. A) 5
Explanation: The UN Security Council has 5 permanent members: USA, UK, France, Russia, and China.
15. C) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)
Explanation: ECOSOC coordinates international economic, social, and development activities within the UN system.