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This section includes 2618 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UPSC IAS Exam knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 2501. |
Which one of the following is the most populated state of India? |
| A. | Uttar Pradesh |
| B. | Delhi |
| C. | Rajasthan |
| D. | Madhya Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Madhya Pradesh | |
| 2502. |
Which one of the following is not a secular feature of India?s Constitution? |
| A. | People in India can preach and propagate a religion of their own. |
| B. | Ministers take oath in name of God. |
| C. | People, in India, can manage their religious affairs. |
| D. | State does not discriminate on grounds of religion, caste, and creed. |
| Answer» C. People, in India, can manage their religious affairs. | |
| 2503. |
Consider the following statements and choose the correct code: 1. The Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution. 2. It does not come under the purview of the Constitution. |
| A. | 1 is true but 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is true but 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. 2 is true but 1 is false. | |
| 2504. |
Under which article of the constitution does the President declare financial emergency? |
| A. | Article 352 |
| B. | Article 356 |
| C. | Article 360 |
| D. | Article 365 |
| Answer» D. Article 365 | |
| 2505. |
Which among the following Constitutions of Asia is the lengthiest constitution? |
| A. | Myanmar |
| B. | India |
| C. | Philippines |
| D. | Vietnam |
| Answer» C. Philippines | |
| 2506. |
Consider the following process of integration of princely states as achieved by the "Patel Scheme" and choose the code with the correct statements. 1. Nearly 216 princely states merged in Group B states. 2. Another 61 princely state converted into centrally administered areas. 3. As many as 275 princely states consolidated into new viable units. 4. All the rest accepted the union on their own. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» B. 1, 3, 4 | |
| 2507. |
Select the two committees of the Constituent Assembly, which were headed by Jawaharlal Nehru from the given committees. 1. Union Powers Committee 2. Committee on Fundamental Rights and Minorities 3. Steering Committee 4. Drafting Committee 5. Drafting Committee |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2 and 5 |
| Answer» D. 2 and 5 | |
| 2508. |
The use of the word 'socialist' in the Preamble (through the 42 amendment) implies, as per the decision of the Supreme Court - Excel Wear v. Union of India (1979)- 1. Elimination of ignorance 2. Social ownership of all the means of production 3. Absence of inequality of opportunity Choose the code with the correct meaning |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 2509. |
Consider the following statements with regard to the doctrine of the basic structures of the Constitution: 1. Amendment procedure is unamendable. 2. Rights and freedoms, unless incorporated in the Constitution, do form part of the basic structures. 3. Any clause which is a part of the Constitution constitutes its basic structures. 4. The courts, especially the Supreme Court, know what constitutes the basic structures of the Constitution. Select the code with the correct statements. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3, 4 | |
| 2510. |
Consider the following with regard to the Constituent Assembly: 1. The Wavell Plan of 1945 assured the Indian leaders that the British Government would shortly declare India as an independent nation. 2. The rules procedure committee formed by the Constituent Assembly was to be chaired by K.M. Munshi. 3. Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly. 4. The Constituent Assembly had a total number of eleven sessions for framing the Constitution of India. Choose the code with the correct statements. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 3, 4 |
| C. | 1and 2 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2511. |
Which article regulates the laws passed by the Parliament relating to the right of citizenship? |
| A. | Article 5 |
| B. | Article 7 |
| C. | Article 9 |
| D. | Article 11 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2512. |
Who, among the following, had first thought of having a Constituent Assembly for India? |
| A. | Mahatma Gandhi |
| B. | M. N. Roy |
| C. | Motilal Nehru |
| D. | Madan Mohan Malaviya |
| Answer» C. Motilal Nehru | |
| 2513. |
"Liberty cannot be divorced from equality, equality cannot be divorced from liberty. Nor can liberty and equality be divorced from fraternity." Who among the following made this statement? |
| A. | Jawaharlal Nehru |
| B. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| C. | Sardar Patel |
| D. | Rajendra Prasad |
| Answer» C. Sardar Patel | |
| 2514. |
Which one of the following parties was not represented in the Constituent Assembly of India? |
| A. | Indian National Congress |
| B. | Hindu Mahasabha |
| C. | Scheduled Caste Federation |
| D. | Communist Party |
| Answer» B. Hindu Mahasabha | |
| 2515. |
Which of the following are the matters covered under List-1 of Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India? 1. Foreign loans 2. Atomic energy 3. Insurance 4. Public health Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1 and 4 |
| D. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1 and 4 | |
| 2516. |
The entry 'Public Health and Sanitation' is included in the Constitution of India in: |
| A. | Union List |
| B. | State List |
| C. | Concurrent List |
| D. | Both Union and State Lists |
| Answer» C. Concurrent List | |
| 2517. |
With respect to the state of Jammu & Kashmir, the Article 370 of the Constitution of India contains: |
| A. | Special Provisions |
| B. | Transitional Provisions |
| C. | Temporary Provisions |
| D. | Emergency Provisions |
| Answer» D. Emergency Provisions | |
| 2518. |
Which of the following constitutional amendment acts provide for making of any provision in favour of the SCs and STs for relaxation in qualifying marks in any examination or lowering the standards of evaluation, for reservation in matters of promotion to the public services of the Centre and the States? |
| A. | 74th Amendment |
| B. | 82nd Amendment |
| C. | 86th Amendment |
| D. | 94th Amendment |
| Answer» C. 86th Amendment | |
| 2519. |
Originally, the head of the state in Jammu & Kashmir was designated as: |
| A. | Sadar-i-Azam |
| B. | Sadar-i-Riyasat |
| C. | Wazir-i-Riyasat |
| D. | Wazir-i-Azam |
| Answer» C. Wazir-i-Riyasat | |
| 2520. |
The nature of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution is |
| A. | Permanent |
| B. | Temporary |
| C. | Transitional |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» C. Transitional | |
| 2521. |
Goa legislative Assembly consists of: |
| A. | 30 members |
| B. | 35 members |
| C. | 40 members |
| D. | 45 members |
| Answer» B. 35 members | |
| 2522. |
Who is empowered to provide for the creation of a committee of the Manipur Legislative Assembly members for hill areas of the state? |
| A. | Hill Area Minister |
| B. | President of India |
| C. | Governor of Manipur |
| D. | Chief Minister of Manipur |
| Answer» C. Governor of Manipur | |
| 2523. |
What is the special responsibility of the Governor with regard to the State of Nagaland? |
| A. | Law and order in the face of hostile Nagas |
| B. | Economic development |
| C. | Health care |
| D. | Education |
| Answer» B. Economic development | |
| 2524. |
All the permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir are the citizens of India, though the very definition of 'permanent' can be changed by |
| A. | The Parliament of India |
| B. | The President of India |
| C. | The State's legislature |
| D. | The Governor of the state |
| Answer» D. The Governor of the state | |
| 2525. |
For which of the following area in Gujarat, has a development board been established: |
| A. | Kutch |
| B. | Saurashtra |
| C. | A 'and' |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» D. None of the above | |
| 2526. |
Like any other High Court, the Jammu and Kashmir high court can issue writs only in cases of 1. Enforcement of fundamental rights 2. Abandonment of general rights Choose the correct code. |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» B. Only 2 is true. | |
| 2527. |
The Acts of Parliament relating to the following matters would not apply to Nagaland unless the State Legislative Assembly so decides: 1. Religious or social practices of the Nagas 2. Naga customary law and procedure 3. Administration of civil and criminal justice involving decisions according to Naga customary law 4. Ownership and transfer of land and its resources Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | 2 and 3 |
| B. | 1 and 2 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 3 and 4 |
| Answer» D. 3 and 4 | |
| 2528. |
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:List - I (schedule of the constitution of India)List - II (content)A.Ninth schedule1.Provisions regarding panchayati Raj institutionsB.Tenth schedule2.Provisions regarding land reforms legislationsC.Eleventh schedule3.Provisions regarding administrations of tribal areasD.Sixth schedule4.Provisions regarding administration of tribal areas5.Provisions regarding the disqualification on ground of defectionCodes: |
| A. | A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2 |
| B. | A-2 B-5 C-1 D-3 |
| C. | A-3 B-5 C-1 D-2 |
| D. | A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3 |
| Answer» C. A-3 B-5 C-1 D-2 | |
| 2529. |
The words "Socialist" and "Secular" were inserted in the Preamble by the: |
| A. | Fifteenth Amendment |
| B. | Thirty-ninth Amendment |
| C. | Forty-second Amendment |
| D. | Forty-fourth Amendment |
| Answer» D. Forty-fourth Amendment | |
| 2530. |
The following are enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution of India: 1. Equality of status and opportunity. 2. Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. 3. Justice-social, economic and political. 4. Fraternity assuring the dignity of the individual. 5. Unity and integrity of the Nation. Which one of the following is the correct order in which they appear in the Preamble? |
| A. | 5, 1, 2, 4, 3 |
| B. | 3, 2, 1, 4, 5 |
| C. | 3, 1, 2, 5, 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 4, 3, 5 |
| Answer» C. 3, 1, 2, 5, 4 | |
| 2531. |
Which of the following are contained in the form of oath of the President of India? 1. To faithfully execute the office 2. To preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law 3. To devote himself to the service and well-being of the people of India 4. To uphold the sovereignty and integrity of India Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 2532. |
Which amendment substituted the words 'armed rebellion for 'internal disturbance'? Choose the correct code. 1. 42nd amendment1976 2. 44th amendment1978 |
| A. | Only 1 is true. |
| B. | Only 2 is true. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» C. 1 and 2 both are true. | |
| 2533. |
Under which Article of the Constitution is the right to vote given? |
| A. | 324 |
| B. | 325 |
| C. | 326 |
| D. | 327 |
| Answer» D. 327 | |
| 2534. |
Which one of the following regional parties is the product of a split in a national political party? |
| A. | Shiv Sena |
| B. | National Conference |
| C. | Rashtriya Janata Dal |
| D. | Indian National Lok Dal |
| Answer» D. Indian National Lok Dal | |
| 2535. |
Which of the following are true about India's Look East Policy, especially towards Vietnam? Choose from the codes given. 1. India and Vietnam will strengthen their cooperation. 2. India and Vietnam are concerned about China's assertive behaviour in the Asia Pacific region. 3. India has extended $ 200 million Line of Action help to Vietnam. 4. India and Vietnam have agreed to increase cooperation in space projects and peaceful uses of nuclear energy. |
| A. | 1, 2, 3 |
| B. | 1, 2, 4 |
| C. | 1, 3, 4 |
| D. | 2, 3, 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 3, 4 | |
| 2536. |
The two Central Zonal states are: |
| A. | Punjab and Delhi |
| B. | Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand |
| C. | Gujarat and Maharashtra |
| D. | Goa and Puducherry |
| Answer» C. Gujarat and Maharashtra | |
| 2537. |
Which of the following states is not a member of the North-Eastern Zonal Council? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Manipur |
| C. | Meghalaya |
| D. | Maharashtra |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2538. |
Which one of the following is not the effect of the proclamation of emergency under Article 356? |
| A. | The President takes over the administration of the state and carries it through the Governor. |
| B. | Parliament can make laws on the state subjects for that state. |
| C. | All rights under Articles 19 to 22 are suspended. |
| D. | The union can send directives to the State's Governor. |
| Answer» D. The union can send directives to the State's Governor. | |
| 2539. |
When can President's rule in a State be proclaimed? |
| A. | At the time when there is a breakdown of the constitutional machinery in a state. |
| B. | At the time when the Lok Sabha passes a resolution against the functioning of the state. |
| C. | At the time when the Council of States passes a resolution in the interest of the nation. |
| D. | At the time when the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Chairman of the Council of States demand so |
| Answer» B. At the time when the Lok Sabha passes a resolution against the functioning of the state. | |
| 2540. |
Consider the following and choose the correct code: 1. When the proclamation of emergency under Article 352 is in effect, the freedoms under Article 19 are automatically suspended 2. Right to Life and the Personal Liberty (Article 21) remains enforceable during emergency under Article 352. |
| A. | 1 is correct, 2 is false, |
| B. | 2 is correct, 1 is false. |
| C. | 1 and 2 both are true. |
| D. | 1 and 2 both are false. |
| Answer» D. 1 and 2 both are false. | |
| 2541. |
In which of the following years, the Citizenship Act, 1955 has been amended? 1. 1986 2. 1992 3. 2003 4. 2005 Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |
| A. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» D. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 2542. |
Consider the following statements: 1. Originally, the Citizenship Act (1955), also provided for the Commonwealth Citizenship. 2. The provision for Commonwealth Citizenship was repealed by the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2005. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |
| A. | Only 1 |
| B. | Only 2 |
| C. | Both 1 and 2 |
| D. | Neither 1 nor 2 |
| Answer» B. Only 2 | |
| 2543. |
To which one of the following major political parties is the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) attached? |
| A. | Indian National Congress |
| B. | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| C. | Communist Party of India |
| D. | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Answer» B. Communist Party of India (Marxist) | |
| 2544. |
Consider the following political parties of India: 1. DMK 2. CPI (M) 3. AGP 4. TDP Which one of the following is the correct chronology of their formation? |
| A. | 1-2-4-3 |
| B. | 1-2-3-4 |
| C. | 2-1-4-3 |
| D. | 4-3-2-1 |
| Answer» B. 1-2-3-4 | |
| 2545. |
Communalism in Indian context means: |
| A. | Serving the community in a befitting manner |
| B. | Using communal identity for political gains |
| C. | A group of people bound by ethnic feelings |
| D. | Creating friendly relations with the other communities |
| Answer» C. A group of people bound by ethnic feelings | |
| 2546. |
Which statements are correct about the rights of the District Council of an autonomous district? Council may make regulations to 1. license money-lending business 2. prescribe the maximum rate of interest to be charged by a money-lender 3. prevent non-Schedule Tribe residents from carrying on business without a license 4. do any of the above provided it is passed by a majority of 2/3 of the total membership of the District Council Which of the following statements is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2 and 3 |
| D. | 1, 2, 3 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 2 and 3 | |
| 2547. |
Which of the following political parties came into being before independence? 1. Communist Party of India (Marxist) 2. Communist Party of India 3. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 4. Bharatiya Janata Party Which of the above is/are correct? |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| D. | 2 and 4 |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 | |
| 2548. |
If in an election to a State legislative assembly, the candidate who is declared elected loses his deposit, it means that: |
| A. | the polling was very poor |
| B. | the election was for a multi-member constituency |
| C. | the elected candidate's victory over his nearest rival was very marginal |
| D. | a very large number of candidates contested the election |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2549. |
Financial distribution between the Union and the State takes place on the basis of the recommendations of which one of the following? |
| A. | The National Development Council |
| B. | The Inter-State Council |
| C. | The Planning Commission |
| D. | The Finance Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2550. |
Who prepares the Appropriation Accounts? |
| A. | The Planning Commission |
| B. | The Public Accounts Committee |
| C. | The Comptroller and Auditor-General |
| D. | The Finance Minister. |
| Answer» D. The Finance Minister. | |