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This section includes 256 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity and Civics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 201. |
We, the People of India' mentioned in the Preamble of the Constitution, is closely associated with the following feature of the Constitution |
| A. | Secularism |
| B. | Sovereign State |
| C. | Bi-cameralism |
| D. | Independent Judiciary |
| Answer» C. Bi-cameralism | |
| 202. |
Which of the following is not correct regarding Governor's powers |
| A. | Governor can return Money bill to for Legislature State reconsideration |
| B. | Governor can reserve any bill for consideration of President of India |
| C. | Governor can promulgate ordinance during recess of State Legislature |
| D. | Governor has the power to grant pardons |
| Answer» B. Governor can reserve any bill for consideration of President of India | |
| 203. |
Which of the following article envisages discretionary powers to the Governor of a state in certain matters as per the Indian Constitution |
| A. | Article 152 |
| B. | Article 55 |
| C. | Article 160 |
| D. | Article 163 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 204. |
Apart from Indian Constitution, which Democratic Constitution in the world contains a list of duties of citizens |
| A. | USA |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | Canada |
| D. | France |
| Answer» C. Canada | |
| 205. |
In India, who appoints the District Judges |
| A. | The Governor |
| B. | The Chief Minister |
| C. | High Court Judge |
| D. | Supreme Court Judge |
| Answer» B. The Chief Minister | |
| 206. |
Which of the following regional parties was formed prior to India's Independence |
| A. | DMK |
| B. | AIADMK |
| C. | BJP |
| D. | Shiromani Akali Dal |
| Answer» E. | |
| 207. |
The idea of the office of the Attorney-General in Indian constitution taken from which country |
| A. | Britain |
| B. | Japan |
| C. | France |
| D. | USA |
| Answer» B. Japan | |
| 208. |
When was the Code of Criminal Procedure introduced in Independent India |
| A. | 1968 |
| B. | 1970 |
| C. | 1971 |
| D. | 1973 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 209. |
Which article of the Indian constitution incorporates the common law "Doctrine of Pleasure" |
| A. | Article 310 |
| B. | Article 312 |
| C. | Article 323 |
| D. | Article 332 |
| Answer» B. Article 312 | |
| 210. |
Central Vigilance Commission was set up on the recommendation of |
| A. | Kripalani Committee |
| B. | Gorwala Report |
| C. | Santhanam Committee |
| D. | Administrative Reforms Commission of India |
| Answer» D. Administrative Reforms Commission of India | |
| 211. |
44th Amendment Act came into force in the year |
| A. | 1975 |
| B. | 1978 |
| C. | 1981 |
| D. | 1984 |
| Answer» C. 1981 | |
| 212. |
Question hour refers to |
| A. | The first hour of the sitting in both houses |
| B. | The second hour of the sitting |
| C. | The Last hour of the sitting |
| D. | The first hour after the lunch |
| Answer» B. The second hour of the sitting | |
| 213. |
Who is the legal advisor of the Government of the state |
| A. | The Attorney General |
| B. | The Advocate General |
| C. | The Solicitor General |
| D. | The Law Minister |
| Answer» C. The Solicitor General | |
| 214. |
The Government of India instituted Bharat Ratna and Padma Shri awards under |
| A. | Article 16 |
| B. | Article 18 |
| C. | Article 21 |
| D. | Article 23 |
| Answer» C. Article 21 | |
| 215. |
Which one of the following article deals with the adjudication of disputes relating to waters of interstate river or river valley |
| A. | Article-257 |
| B. | Article-261 |
| C. | Article-262 |
| D. | Article-263 |
| Answer» D. Article-263 | |
| 216. |
Indian Parliament passed the Administrative Tribunal Act in the year |
| A. | 1979 |
| B. | 1982 |
| C. | 1985 |
| D. | 1989 |
| Answer» D. 1989 | |
| 217. |
Constitutional safeguards to Civil Servants are ensured by |
| A. | Article 315 |
| B. | Article 322 |
| C. | Article 335 |
| D. | Article 346 |
| Answer» B. Article 322 | |
| 218. |
Which one of the following article states that "All the ministers are to be appointed by the President on the advise of the Prime Minister" |
| A. | Article 70 |
| B. | Article 72(A) |
| C. | Article 73 |
| D. | Article 75(1) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 219. |
Which of the following amendment included the four languages "Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Sathali" in the Indian Constitution |
| A. | 86th |
| B. | 87th |
| C. | 89th |
| D. | 92nd |
| Answer» E. | |
| 220. |
Which article ensures the independence of Indian Election Commission |
| A. | 297 |
| B. | 312 |
| C. | 324 |
| D. | 332 |
| Answer» D. 332 | |
| 221. |
India's first General Elections were held to the Lok Sabha in 1951-1952 for a total seats of |
| A. | 489 |
| B. | 500 |
| C. | 534 |
| D. | 545 |
| Answer» B. 500 | |
| 222. |
The Essential Commodities Act was enacted in India in the year |
| A. | 1951 |
| B. | 1952 |
| C. | 1954 |
| D. | 1955 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 223. |
A State legislative council can keep a money bill for only __ days |
| A. | 12 |
| B. | 14 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 18 |
| Answer» C. 16 | |
| 224. |
The 74th Amendment also known as the __ provides for setting up of three types of Municipal bodies |
| A. | Nagarpalika Act |
| B. | District level Panchayat |
| C. | Gram Sabha Act |
| D. | Cantonment Board Act |
| Answer» B. District level Panchayat | |
| 225. |
The First Indian Prime Minister who resigned his post was |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | Morarji Desai |
| C. | V.P. Singh |
| D. | Chandra Shekar |
| Answer» C. V.P. Singh | |
| 226. |
How many recommendations were made by Ashok Mehta Committee report |
| A. | 132 |
| B. | 138 |
| C. | 142 |
| D. | 148 |
| Answer» B. 138 | |
| 227. |
The first Ryotwari settlement was made in __ in the year__ |
| A. | Madras in 1972 |
| B. | Agra in 1970 |
| C. | Bengal in 1971 |
| D. | Mumbai in 1969 |
| Answer» B. Agra in 1970 | |
| 228. |
Which Article under the constitution is empowered to constitute “Finance Commissions†in India |
| A. | 259 |
| B. | 263 |
| C. | 280 |
| D. | 286 |
| Answer» D. 286 | |
| 229. |
Who has the power to issue writs |
| A. | President of India |
| B. | Attorney General |
| C. | Supreme Court |
| D. | Supreme Court and High Courts |
| Answer» E. | |
| 230. |
Which of the following is a salient feature of the Indian constitution |
| A. | Parliamentary form |
| B. | Presidential form |
| C. | Collegial form |
| D. | Eutopian form |
| Answer» B. Presidential form | |
| 231. |
The committee that recommended for the reorganization of States was |
| A. | Swarn Singh Committee |
| B. | Ashok Mehta Committee |
| C. | L.M. Sanghvi Committee |
| D. | Fazal Ali Committee |
| Answer» E. | |
| 232. |
Which amendment in Indian Constitution added Fundamental Duties |
| A. | 24th Amendment |
| B. | 42nd Amendment |
| C. | 44th Amendment |
| D. | 61st Amendment |
| Answer» C. 44th Amendment | |
| 233. |
In which five year plan the priority was given to ‘Eradicate the poverty’ |
| A. | 2nd five year plan |
| B. | 3rd five year plan |
| C. | 4th five year plan |
| D. | 5th five year plan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 234. |
Anti-Defection law was passed by the Parliament by which Constitutional Amendment Act |
| A. | 44th Amendment Act |
| B. | 52nd Amendment Act |
| C. | 42nd Amendment Act |
| D. | 61st Amendment Act |
| Answer» C. 42nd Amendment Act | |
| 235. |
According to which Article of the Indian Constitution, is the Council of Ministers responsible to the Lok Sabha |
| A. | Article 62 |
| B. | Article 71 |
| C. | Article 75 |
| D. | Article 79 |
| Answer» D. Article 79 | |
| 236. |
How many seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes in Lok Sabha |
| A. | 72 |
| B. | 78 |
| C. | 84 |
| D. | 88 |
| Answer» D. 88 | |
| 237. |
Which article of the Constitution mandates presentation of Budget before the Parliament |
| A. | Article 112 |
| B. | Article 115 |
| C. | Article 120 |
| D. | Article 124 |
| Answer» B. Article 115 | |
| 238. |
The protem speaker is appointed by |
| A. | President |
| B. | Vice President |
| C. | Prime Minister |
| D. | Chief Justice of India |
| Answer» B. Vice President | |
| 239. |
In the context of election to the post of President, the following post held by contestant is treated "Office of Profit" |
| A. | Vice President |
| B. | Governor |
| C. | Minister |
| D. | Comptroller and Auditor General |
| Answer» E. | |
| 240. |
How many seats are reserved for Schedule Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the Rajya Sabha |
| A. | 0 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 8 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» B. 6 | |
| 241. |
In which of the following years, did the Commission of Sati (Prevention) Act come into force |
| A. | 1987 |
| B. | 1988 |
| C. | 1989 |
| D. | 1990 |
| Answer» B. 1988 | |
| 242. |
The seat of a Member of Parliament who absents himself from sessions without permission for __ days can be declared vacant |
| A. | 30 days |
| B. | 45 days |
| C. | 60 days |
| D. | 75 days |
| Answer» D. 75 days | |
| 243. |
Under the Constitution of India organization of Village Panchayat is |
| A. | Fundamental Right |
| B. | Fundamental Duty |
| C. | Directive Principle |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 244. |
Which Indian Prime Minister did not face the Parliament |
| A. | I K Gujral |
| B. | Chandra Shekhar |
| C. | Morarji Desai |
| D. | Chaudhary Charan Singh |
| Answer» E. | |
| 245. |
Who was the only independent candidate to win the election of President of India |
| A. | Neelam Sanjiva Reddy |
| B. | VV Giri |
| C. | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad |
| D. | R Venkataraman |
| Answer» C. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmad | |
| 246. |
India has been described by the Constitution as |
| A. | A Federation of States |
| B. | Quasi-federal |
| C. | A union of states |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 247. |
The Fundamental Rights have the sanction of |
| A. | Supreme Court |
| B. | Constitution |
| C. | Maority Opinion |
| D. | The Government |
| Answer» C. Maority Opinion | |
| 248. |
The Directive Principles are enshrined in the Constitution in |
| A. | Part I |
| B. | Part II |
| C. | Part III |
| D. | Part IV |
| Answer» E. | |
| 249. |
The law on which the Supreme Court functions was taken from |
| A. | England |
| B. | Ireland |
| C. | USSR |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» E. | |
| 250. |
Under which Article of the Consitution, can an individual move to the Supreme Court directly in case of any violation of a Fundamental Right |
| A. | Article 12 |
| B. | Article 18 |
| C. | Article 26 |
| D. | Article 32 |
| Answer» E. | |