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This section includes 783 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Indian Polity knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following is the correct chronological order of the Prime Ministers in India ? I. Indira Gandhi II. Jawahar Lal Nehru III. Morarji Desai IV. Charan Singh |
| A. | I, II, III, IV |
| B. | II, III, I, IV |
| C. | II, I, III, IV |
| D. | III, II, IV, I |
| Answer» D. III, II, IV, I | |
| 2. |
Which factor is necessary for the development of democratic institutions? |
| A. | Strong military forces |
| B. | Respect for individual rights |
| C. | A one party system |
| D. | An agricultural economy |
| Answer» C. A one party system | |
| 3. |
Who of the following enjoys constitutional position? (A) Finance Commission (B) National Development Council (C) Election Commission (D) Planning Commission |
| A. | A, C |
| B. | A, B |
| C. | B, D |
| D. | B, C |
| Answer» B. A, B | |
| 4. |
The winning candidate in the Election of President of India should secure |
| A. | Majority number of votes polled |
| B. | Sixty-six percent of votes polled |
| C. | Fifty percent of votes polled |
| D. | More than fifty percent and majority of the total votes polled |
| Answer» E. | |
| 5. |
On which of the following issues can a Governor make recommendation to the President? (1) Dismissal of the State Council of Ministers. (2) Removal of the Judges of the High Court. (3) Dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly. (4) Declaration of the breakdown of the Constitutional machinery in the State. Select the correct answer using the codes given below : |
| A. | 1, 3 and 4 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 4 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| Answer» B. 1, 2 and 4 | |
| 6. |
One of the important attributes of Parliamentary form of government is |
| A. | Fixed tenure for the executive |
| B. | Executive is answerable to the people |
| C. | Executive is separate from the legislature |
| D. | Collective responsibility of Council of Ministers to the Parliament |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
From which fund can the unanticipated expenditure be met without the prior approval of the Parliament? |
| A. | Consolidated Fund of India |
| B. | Contingency Fund of India |
| C. | Vote-on-Account |
| D. | From the Treasury |
| Answer» C. Vote-on-Account | |
| 8. |
The Electoral College that elects the President of India consists of |
| A. | Elected members of all the State Legislatures |
| B. | Members of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies |
| C. | Elected members of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Assemblies |
| D. | Elected members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures |
| Answer» D. Elected members of the Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures | |
| 9. |
Which of the following are Financial Committee of Parliament in India? (I) Public Accounts Committee (II) Estimates Committee (III)Committee on Public Undertakings |
| A. | I & III |
| B. | I & II |
| C. | II & III |
| D. | I, II & III |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists:List - I a. Member of Parliament b. President c. Vice-President d. Speaker List - II 1. Elected by an Electoral College 2. Elected by the Parliament 3. Elected by the Lok Sabha 4. Elected by adult voting Code : a b c d |
| A. | 1 2 3 4 |
| B. | 2 3 4 1 |
| C. | 3 4 1 2 |
| D. | 4 1 2 3 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
Which of the follwong is true regarding No Confidence Motion in the Parliament? (a) There is no mention of it in the Constitution (b) A period of six months must lapse between the introduction of one No Confidence Motion and another. (c) Atleast 100 persons must support such a motion before it is inroduced in the House. (d) It can be introduced in the Lok Sabha only. |
| A. | b and d |
| B. | a, b, c and d |
| C. | a, b and c |
| D. | a and d |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Who among the following presides over the Lok Sabha in the absence of Speaker or Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha? |
| A. | A member appointed by the President. |
| B. | A member nominated by the members of the parliament present in the House. |
| C. | A person from the panel formed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha |
| D. | A senior most member of the House. |
| Answer» D. A senior most member of the House. | |
| 13. |
Where is the Constitutional power located enabling the Central Government to legislate on cow slaughter? |
| A. | Entry 17, List III in Schedule VII-Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
| B. | Residuary Powers under Art. 248 |
| C. | Emergency Powers |
| D. | Art. 48 in the Directive Principles |
| Answer» E. | |
| 14. |
Which Fundamental Right accoording to Dr. Ambedkar is like the heart of the Constitution? (1) (2) (4) |
| A. | Right of Constitutional remedies |
| B. | Right to religion |
| C. | Right to equality |
| D. | Right to freedom |
| Answer» B. Right to religion | |
| 15. |
Fundamental Rights granted to the Indian citizens |
| A. | cannot be suspended |
| B. | can be suspended |
| C. | can never be suspended under any circumstance |
| D. | None of the above is correct |
| Answer» C. can never be suspended under any circumstance | |
| 16. |
Separation of the judiciary from the executive has been provided in one of the following parts of the Indian Constitution : |
| A. | The Preamble |
| B. | The Fundamental Rights |
| C. | The Directive Principles of State Policy |
| D. | The Seventh Schedule |
| Answer» D. The Seventh Schedule | |
| 17. |
Evaluate the following statements : (a) The President of India can be impeached by the Indian Parliament. (b) The President of India can be removed by the Indian Parliament only with the approval of the Chief Justice of India. |
| A. | a is correct but b is not correct |
| B. | b is correct but a is not correct |
| C. | Both are correct |
| D. | Both are incorrect |
| Answer» B. b is correct but a is not correct | |
| 18. |
What is the correct order of succession (earlier to later)among the following Presidents of India? a. Dr. Zakir Hussain b. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan c. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed d. V.V. Giri |
| A. | a-c-d-a |
| B. | c-b-d-a |
| C. | d-a-b-c |
| D. | b-a-d-c |
| Answer» E. | |
| 19. |
Members of the Union Public Service Commission can be removed by the |
| A. | Parliament after a resolution adopted with 2/ 3rds majority |
| B. | President on a unanimous recommendation from the Union Council of Ministers |
| C. | President on the basis of an inquiry and report by the Supreme Court |
| D. | President on recommendation from Central Administrative Tribunal |
| Answer» D. President on recommendation from Central Administrative Tribunal | |
| 20. |
By which of the following modes can citizenship be acquired ? i. By Birth ii. Hereditary iii. By Registration iv. By Request |
| A. | i and ii |
| B. | i, ii and iii |
| C. | ii and iii |
| D. | iv, ii and iii |
| Answer» C. ii and iii | |
| 21. |
Evaluate the following statements : (I) The legal interpretation of equality is chiefly influenced by equality before law and equal protection of law (II) Equality before law means rule of law |
| A. | I is correct but II is incorrect |
| B. | II is correct but I is incorrect |
| C. | Both are correct |
| D. | Both are incorrect |
| Answer» D. Both are incorrect | |
| 22. |
Which of these statements is correct with regard to appointment of the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission? |
| A. | He/She has to be a retired Chief Justice of India |
| B. | He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court Judge |
| C. | He/She has to be a serving/ retired Chief Justice of a High Court |
| D. | He/She should have demonstrated experience as a Human Rights activist |
| Answer» B. He/She has to be a retired Supreme Court Judge | |
| 23. |
Name the Prime Minister who brought about a thaw in India China relations by signing the Line of Actual Control . |
| A. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| B. | P.V. Narashima Rao |
| C. | Chandrasekhar |
| D. | V.P. Singh |
| Answer» C. Chandrasekhar | |
| 24. |
Which presently serving State Chief Minister has been in office continuously for the longest period ? |
| A. | Sheila Dikshit |
| B. | Narendra Modi |
| C. | Bhupinder Singh Hooda |
| D. | Manik Sarkar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 25. |
Which of the following High Courts had legalized gay sex in India during 2009? |
| A. | Mizoram |
| B. | Goa |
| C. | Delhi |
| D. | Chandigarh |
| Answer» D. Chandigarh | |
| 26. |
Which of th following States has recorded rudest Voting percent in Vidhan Sab& Election 2013 ? |
| A. | Rajasthan |
| B. | Madhya Pradesh |
| C. | Mizoram |
| D. | Chattisgarh |
| Answer» D. Chattisgarh | |
| 27. |
Who had played key role in the formation of Lokpal bill in India ? |
| A. | Vipin Hazarika |
| B. | Anna Hajare |
| C. | Baba Amte |
| D. | Medha Patekar |
| Answer» C. Baba Amte | |
| 28. |
Shadow Cabinet is the feature of Administrative system of : |
| A. | Britain |
| B. | USA |
| C. | France |
| D. | Japan |
| Answer» B. USA | |
| 29. |
What is the ancient school of law? |
| A. | The Philosophical school |
| B. | The Historical School |
| C. | The Analytical School |
| D. | The Sociological School |
| Answer» B. The Historical School | |
| 30. |
Usually a big difference is seen in theory and practice in |
| A. | Presidential form of Government |
| B. | Fascist type of Government |
| C. | Parliamentary form of Government |
| D. | Socialist type of Governmentc |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
Section of IPC, which deals with LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) community is: |
| A. | 377 |
| B. | 376 |
| C. | 370 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» B. 376 | |
| 32. |
Democratic Centralism is an important feature of a : |
| A. | Communist state |
| B. | Democratic state |
| C. | Totalitarian state |
| D. | Socialist state |
| Answer» B. Democratic state | |
| 33. |
The Mandal Commission Report refers to |
| A. | the Other Backward Classes |
| B. | the Scheduled Tribes |
| C. | the Minorities |
| D. | the Scheduled Castes |
| Answer» B. the Scheduled Tribes | |
| 34. |
How many assembly segments are there as per Vidhan Sabha Elections 2013 in Delhi ? |
| A. | 70 |
| B. | 72 |
| C. | 66 |
| D. | 68 |
| Answer» B. 72 | |
| 35. |
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha had passed the Lokpal Bill with more strong amendments in |
| A. | 2012 |
| B. | 2013 |
| C. | 2009 |
| D. | 2011 |
| Answer» C. 2009 | |
| 36. |
Consumer Protection Act 1986, was amended in : |
| A. | 1992 |
| B. | 1993 |
| C. | 1994 |
| D. | 1991 |
| E. | None of these |
| Answer» F. | |
| 37. |
Which one of the following Committes Report recommended the establishment of the Institutions of Lokpal and Lokayukta ? |
| A. | First Administrative Reforms Committee |
| B. | Gorwala Report |
| C. | Ashok Mehta Commitee |
| D. | The Appleby Reports |
| Answer» B. Gorwala Report | |
| 38. |
In which year was the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) enacted ? |
| A. | 2000 |
| B. | 2001 |
| C. | 2002 |
| D. | 2003 |
| Answer» D. 2003 | |
| 39. |
Which committee was established on Criminal - Politician and Bureaucratic nexus ? |
| A. | Vohra Committee |
| B. | Indrajit Gupta Committee |
| C. | Tarkunde Committee |
| D. | Santhanam Committee |
| Answer» B. Indrajit Gupta Committee | |
| 40. |
On which data did the Rajya Sabha pass The Marriage Laws (Amendment) Bill 2012 ? |
| A. | 18th August, 2013 |
| B. | 5th August, 2013 |
| C. | 26th August, 2013 |
| D. | 23rd August, 2013 |
| Answer» D. 23rd August, 2013 | |
| 41. |
The National Green Tribunal deals with cases relating to : |
| A. | Issues relating to protection and conservation of historical monuments. |
| B. | |
| C. | Civil cases |
| D. | Criminal offences |
| E. | Environmental protection and conservation of forests. |
| Answer» E. Environmental protection and conservation of forests. | |
| 42. |
In which State does the Governor nominate women to the Assembly? |
| A. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| B. | Sikkim |
| C. | Manipur |
| D. | Nagaland |
| Answer» B. Sikkim | |
| 43. |
Fourth Estate is referred to |
| A. | Public Opinion |
| B. | Chamber of Commerce |
| C. | The Newspaper |
| D. | Political Parties |
| Answer» D. Political Parties | |
| 44. |
From each according to his capacity, to each according to his needs is the principle of |
| A. | Democracy |
| B. | Fascism |
| C. | Communism |
| D. | Dictatorship |
| Answer» D. Dictatorship | |
| 45. |
Who was the first woman Ambassador from India ? |
| A. | Sarojini Naidu |
| B. | Aruna Asaf Ali |
| C. | Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit |
| D. | C.B. Muthamma |
| Answer» D. C.B. Muthamma | |
| 46. |
Communism has given importance to |
| A. | Political equality |
| B. | Economic equality |
| C. | Social equality |
| D. | Natural equality |
| Answer» C. Social equality | |
| 47. |
This political party was first derecognized and later on again recognized as a National Party by the Election Commssion of India |
| A. | Communist Party of India |
| B. | Communist Party of India Marxist |
| C. | Samajwadi Party |
| D. | Republican Party of India |
| Answer» C. Samajwadi Party | |
| 48. |
The term Fourth Estate is used for |
| A. | The Press and Newspaper |
| B. | Parliament |
| C. | Judiciary |
| D. | The Executive |
| Answer» B. Parliament | |
| 49. |
Who was the President of India during Janata Party regime? |
| A. | Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed |
| B. | N. Sanjeeva Reddy |
| C. | Giani Zail Singh |
| D. | R. Venkataraman |
| Answer» C. Giani Zail Singh | |
| 50. |
The Creamy Layer, concept refers to |
| A. | the grouping based on social status |
| B. | the grouping based on castes |
| C. | the grouping based on economic status |
| D. | the grouping based on milk consumption |
| Answer» D. the grouping based on milk consumption | |