Indian Polity MCQs
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Who is regarded as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"?
A) Mahatma Gandhi
B) B.R. Ambedkar
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Rajendra Prasad
Answer: B -
The Constitution of India came into effect on:
A) 15th August 1947
B) 26th January 1950
C) 26th November 1949
D) 30th January 1950
Answer: B -
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides for equality before law?
A) Article 12
B) Article 14
C) Article 16
D) Article 21
Answer: B -
The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
A) UK
B) USA
C) USSR
D) France
Answer: B -
Which part of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy?
A) Part III
B) Part IV
C) Part V
D) Part II
Answer: B -
The idea of "Concurrent List" in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from:
A) Australia
B) Canada
C) USSR
D) Ireland
Answer: A -
Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) C. Rajagopalachari
C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D) Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C -
How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution originally?
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 7
Answer: D -
Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 52nd Amendment
Answer: C -
The Preamble of the Constitution of India was amended by:
A) 44th Amendment
B) 42nd Amendment
C) 52nd Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Answer: B -
Which word was not originally in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
A) Republic
B) Secular
C) Sovereign
D) Democratic
Answer: B -
"The Union of India is indestructible, but the states are destructible" was said in context of:
A) Federal System
B) Parliamentary System
C) Unitary Features
D) Emergency Provisions
Answer: A -
Which Article of the Constitution provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
A) Article 19
B) Article 21
C) Article 32
D) Article 25
Answer: C -
The first Lok Sabha elections in India were held in:
A) 1949–50
B) 1950–51
C) 1951–52
D) 1952–53
Answer: C -
How many Fundamental Duties are there currently in the Indian Constitution?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
Answer: C -
Fundamental Duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution by which amendment?
A) 40th
B) 42nd
C) 44th
D) 46th
Answer: B -
Which Article is related to the abolition of untouchability?
A) Article 16
B) Article 15
C) Article 17
D) Article 18
Answer: C -
The Anti-Defection Law is contained in which Schedule of the Constitution?
A) 7th Schedule
B) 8th Schedule
C) 9th Schedule
D) 10th Schedule
Answer: D -
The procedure for amendment of the Constitution is borrowed from:
A) South Africa
B) Germany
C) Canada
D) UK
Answer: C -
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Parliament
D) Supreme Court
Answer: B -
Which Article deals with the Proclamation of National Emergency?
A) Article 352
B) Article 356
C) Article 360
D) Article 365
Answer: A -
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 is related to:
A) Panchayati Raj
B) Fundamental Duties
C) Anti-Defection Law
D) Cooperative Societies
Answer: A -
The 74th Amendment Act, 1992 is related to:
A) State Legislatures
B) Urban Local Bodies
C) Emergency Provisions
D) Fundamental Rights
Answer: B -
The President of India can proclaim Emergency under:
A) Three circumstances
B) Four circumstances
C) Two circumstances
D) Only one circumstance
Answer: A -
In which year was the first Constitutional Amendment Act passed?
A) 1950
B) 1951
C) 1952
D) 1953
Answer: B -
The Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights by which amendment?
A) 42nd
B) 44th
C) 46th
D) 52nd
Answer: B -
Which Article deals with the protection of life and personal liberty?
A) Article 19
B) Article 20
C) Article 21
D) Article 25
Answer: C -
Which among the following is not a Fundamental Right?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Right to Property
D) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Answer: C -
Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Vice President
D) Speaker
Answer: B -
Which House of Parliament is also called the "House of Elders"?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Vidhan Sabha
D) Legislative Council
Answer: B -
The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by:
A) The public directly
B) Members of State Legislative Assemblies
C) President
D) Prime Minister
Answer: B -
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is:
A) 500
B) 545
C) 552
D) 560
Answer: C -
The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is:
A) 240
B) 245
C) 250
D) 260
Answer: C -
How many languages are there in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution currently?
A) 18
B) 20
C) 21
D) 22
Answer: D -
Money Bill can be introduced only in:
A) Rajya Sabha
B) Lok Sabha
C) Both Houses
D) State Legislature
Answer: B -
Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill or not?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) Finance Minister
Answer: C -
The Rajya Sabha is a:
A) Permanent House
B) Temporary House
C) Joint House
D) Special House
Answer: A -
Who is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Supreme Court
D) Parliament
Answer: C -
Which Article deals with the impeachment of the President of India?
A) Article 56
B) Article 61
C) Article 74
D) Article 78
Answer: B -
Which schedule deals with the distribution of power between Union and States?
A) 5th Schedule
B) 7th Schedule
C) 8th Schedule
D) 10th Schedule
Answer: B -
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Vice-President
D) Speaker
Answer: C -
Which Article provides for the suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency?
A) Article 352
B) Article 356
C) Article 359
D) Article 360
Answer: C -
Which writ is known as the "Bulwark of Individual Liberty"?
A) Mandamus
B) Habeas Corpus
C) Certiorari
D) Quo Warranto
Answer: B -
Who is known as the Guardian of Fundamental Rights?
A) Parliament
B) President
C) Supreme Court
D) Prime Minister
Answer: C -
Which Article is known as the "Heart and Soul of the Constitution"?
A) Article 14
B) Article 19
C) Article 32
D) Article 21
Answer: C -
The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by:
A) Governor
B) President
C) Prime Minister
D) Chief Justice of High Court
Answer: A -
Which Article is related to the special status of Jammu and Kashmir (before abrogation)?
A) Article 350
B) Article 356
C) Article 370
D) Article 371
Answer: C -
The minimum age to be elected as President of India is:
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 35 years
D) 40 years
Answer: C -
The maximum period between two sessions of Parliament cannot exceed:
A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 12 months
Answer: C -
The oath of office to the President of India is administered by:
A) Prime Minister
B) Chief Justice of India
C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
D) Vice-President
Answer: B