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This section includes 69 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 one of the following is not an essential element of a federal form of government ? |
| A. | Written Constitution |
| B. | Independent judiciary |
| C. | Division of power |
| D. | Separation of powers |
| Answer» E. | |
| 2. |
42nd amendment of the Constitution of India was made during the period of which one of the following prime minister ? |
| A. | Lal Bahadur Shastri |
| B. | Morarji Desai |
| C. | Indira Gandhi |
| D. | Ch. Charan Singh |
| Answer» D. Ch. Charan Singh | |
| 3. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for uniform civil code for the citizens ? |
| A. | Article 42 |
| B. | Article 44 |
| C. | Article 46 |
| D. | Article 48 |
| Answer» C. Article 46 | |
| 4. |
Which one of the following amendments of the constitution clearly laid down that the residents of India are bound to accept the advice given by the council of ministers ? |
| A. | 25 |
| B. | 38 |
| C. | 42 |
| D. | 43 |
| Answer» D. 43 | |
| 5. |
Which of the following statements about the federal system in India are correct ?1. The Constitution introduces a federal system as the basic structure of government.2. There is a strong admixture of a unitary bias.3. Both the Union and State Legislature are sovereign 4. The legislative, financial and judicial powers have been divided between the union and its units.Select the correct answer from the codes given below |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 only | |
| 6. |
As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the number of members in the Legislative Assembly of a State ? |
| A. | 350 members |
| B. | 400 members |
| C. | 450 members |
| D. | 500 members |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Which one among the following statements is correct ?The press in democracy must |
| A. | be free and impartial |
| B. | be committed to the policies of the government |
| C. | highlight the achievement of the government without criticizing its policies |
| D. | criticize the policies of the government |
| Answer» B. be committed to the policies of the government | |
| 8. |
The Constitution of India does not contain any provision for the impeachment of |
| A. | The President |
| B. | The Governor of state |
| C. | The Chief Justice of India |
| D. | The Vice President of India |
| Answer» C. The Chief Justice of India | |
| 9. |
Which one of the fallowing liberties is not embodied in the Preamble of the constitution of India ? |
| A. | Liberty of thought |
| B. | Liberty of expression |
| C. | Liberty of belief |
| D. | Economic liberty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
All the executive powers in Indian Consitution are vested with |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Council of Ministers |
| C. | President |
| D. | Pariament |
| Answer» B. Council of Ministers | |
| 11. |
Constitutional government means |
| A. | Representative government |
| B. | Government according to the constitution |
| C. | Government by the consent of the people |
| D. | Limited government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
The philosophical foundation of the Indian constitution is |
| A. | Directive principle of state policy |
| B. | Fundamental rights |
| C. | Federal structure |
| D. | Preamble |
| Answer» E. | |
| 13. |
The Constitution of India vests the executive powers of the Indian Union in which of the following ? |
| A. | The prime minister |
| B. | The president |
| C. | The council of ministers |
| D. | The parliament |
| Answer» C. The council of ministers | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is not a constitutional authority ? |
| A. | State Election Commission |
| B. | State Finance Commission |
| C. | Zila Panchayat |
| D. | State Electoral Officer |
| Answer» D. State Electoral Officer | |
| 15. |
Which one of the following is a subject of the concurrent list ? |
| A. | Police |
| B. | Criminal matters |
| C. | Radio and Television |
| D. | Foreign Affairs. |
| Answer» C. Radio and Television | |
| 16. |
In which case the supreme court evolved the concept of 'Basic Structure of Constitution' ? |
| A. | Golak Nath case |
| B. | Shankari Prasad case |
| C. | Kishana Nanda Bharti case |
| D. | Minerva Mills case |
| Answer» D. Minerva Mills case | |
| 17. |
What is the main difference between Fundamental Rights and the Directive Principles of state policy ? |
| A. | Constitutional Protection |
| B. | Political Protection |
| C. | judicial Protection |
| D. | Moral Protection |
| Answer» D. Moral Protection | |
| 18. |
The source of the basic structure theory of the Constitution of India is |
| A. | the Constitution |
| B. | opinion of juriists |
| C. | indicial interpretation |
| D. | parliamentary statutes |
| Answer» D. parliamentary statutes | |
| 19. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the financial provisions ? |
| A. | Article 352 |
| B. | Article 356 |
| C. | Article 360 |
| D. | Article 361 |
| Answer» D. Article 361 | |
| 20. |
The form of oath of office for a minister for the union of India is enshrined in the |
| A. | first schedule |
| B. | second schedule |
| C. | third schedule |
| D. | fourth schedule |
| Answer» D. fourth schedule | |
| 21. |
According to the Constitution of India, which one of the following rights cannot be taken away during emergency ? |
| A. | Right to speak |
| B. | Right to freedom of movement |
| C. | Right to life |
| D. | Right to organize |
| Answer» D. Right to organize | |
| 22. |
Concept of welfare state in Indian Constitution is included in |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive principles of state policy |
| C. | Citizenship |
| D. | Provision of Election Commission |
| Answer» C. Citizenship | |
| 23. |
Who among the following gave the following statement about the Indian Constitution ?'Indian constitution strikes a good balance between extreme rigidity and too much flexibility ? |
| A. | B.R. Ambedkar |
| B. | M.V. Pylee |
| C. | Alexanderowic |
| D. | K.C. Wheare |
| Answer» D. K.C. Wheare | |
| 24. |
Which of the states of Indian federation has a separate constitution ? |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 25. |
In Indian Polity, the executive is subordinate to the |
| A. | judiciary |
| B. | Legislature |
| C. | Election Commission |
| D. | Union Public Service Commission |
| Answer» C. Election Commission | |
| 26. |
The cardinal features of political system in India are1. It is a democratic republic2. It has a parliamentary form of government3. The supreme power vests in the people of India.4. It provides for a unified authority.Select the correct answer from the codes given belowCodes: |
| A. | 1 and 2 |
| B. | 1, 2 and 3 |
| C. | 2, 3 and 4 |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 27. |
Statement I : The Constitution of India is a liberal constitution.Statement II : It provides Fundamental Rights to individuals.Codes |
| A. | Both the statements are individually true and statement II is the correct explanation of statement I |
| B. | Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I. |
| C. | Statement I is true but statement II is false. |
| D. | Statement I is false but statement II is true |
| Answer» B. Both the statements are individually true but statement II is not the correct explanation of statement I. | |
| 28. |
Assertion (A) : Indian Constitution is quasi-federalReason (R) : Indian Constitution is neither federal nor unitarySelect the correct answer using the codes given belowCodes |
| A. | Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A |
| B. | Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A |
| C. | A is true but R is false |
| D. | A is false but R is true |
| Answer» B. Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of A | |
| 29. |
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given belowList-I(Form of Government)List-II(Principles)F. Presidential System1.Separation of powersG. Parlimentary System2.Close relationship between executive and legislature H. Federal System3.Concentration of powerJ. Unitary System4.Division of powerCodes FGHJA.1234B.2134C.2143D.1243 |
| A. | A. |
| B. | B. |
| C. | C. |
| D. | D. |
| Answer» B. B. | |
| 30. |
In the Constitution of India, the term 'federal' appears in |
| A. | The Preamble |
| B. | Part III of the Constitution |
| C. | Article 368 |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 31. |
As per the Constitution of India, what is the limit prescribed for the |
| A. | 350 members |
| B. | 400 members |
| C. | 450 members |
| D. | 500 members |
| Answer» E. | |
| 32. |
The Constitution of India vests the executive powers of the |
| A. | The prime minister |
| B. | The president |
| C. | The council of ministers |
| D. | The parliament |
| Answer» C. The council of ministers | |
| 33. |
Which one of the fallowing |
| A. | Liberty of thought |
| B. | Liberty of expression |
| C. | Liberty of belief |
| D. | Economic liberty |
| Answer» E. | |
| 34. |
Constitutional government |
| A. | Representative government |
| B. | Government according to the constitution |
| C. | Government by the consent of the people |
| D. | Limited government |
| Answer» E. | |
| 35. |
Which of the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution ? |
| A. | Freedom of assembly |
| B. | Freedom of residence |
| C. | Freedom of strike |
| D. | Freedom of association |
| Answer» D. Freedom of association | |
| 36. |
Which one of the following is a subject of the |
| A. | Police |
| B. | Criminal matters |
| C. | Radio and Television |
| D. | Foreign Affairs. |
| Answer» C. Radio and Television | |
| 37. |
All the |
| A. | Prime Minister |
| B. | Council of Ministers |
| C. | President |
| D. | Pariament |
| Answer» B. Council of Ministers | |
| 38. |
Which one of the following is not included in the state list in the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | Criminal procedure code |
| B. | Police |
| C. | Law and order |
| D. | Prison |
| Answer» B. Police | |
| 39. |
Which of the following is not provided for by the Constitution of India ? |
| A. | Election Commission |
| B. | Finance Commission |
| C. | Public Service Commission |
| D. | Planning Commission |
| Answer» E. | |
| 40. |
The source of the |
| A. | the Constitution |
| B. | opinion of juriists |
| C. | indicial interpretation |
| D. | parliamentary statutes |
| Answer» D. parliamentary statutes | |
| 41. |
Which one of the following is not related to the constitutional government ? |
| A. | Coalition government |
| B. | Presidential government |
| C. | Hierarchy government |
| D. | Federal government |
| Answer» D. Federal government | |
| 42. |
According to the Constitution of India, the right to equality does not include |
| A. | equality before law |
| B. | absolute equality |
| C. | equality of opportunity |
| D. | abolition of untouchability |
| Answer» C. equality of opportunity | |
| 43. |
Concept of |
| A. | Fundamental Rights |
| B. | Directive principles of state policy |
| C. | Citizenship |
| D. | Provision of Election Commission |
| Answer» C. Citizenship | |
| 44. |
The form of |
| A. | first schedule |
| B. | second schedule |
| C. | third schedule |
| D. | fourth schedule |
| Answer» D. fourth schedule | |
| 45. |
Which of the following statements about the federal system in India are correct ? |
| A. | 1 only |
| B. | 1 and 2 only |
| C. | 1, 2 and 3 only |
| D. | All of these |
| Answer» C. 1, 2 and 3 only | |
| 46. |
Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | Written constitution |
| B. | Federalism |
| C. | Sovereignty of Parliament |
| D. | Judicial Review |
| Answer» D. Judicial Review | |
| 47. |
Which of the states of Indian federation has a |
| A. | Goa |
| B. | Tamil Nadu |
| C. | Jammu & Kashmir |
| D. | Himachal Pradesh |
| Answer» D. Himachal Pradesh | |
| 48. |
Which one of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | Federal Government |
| B. | Independence of Judiciary |
| C. | Parliamentary Government |
| D. | Dual Citizenship |
| Answer» E. | |
| 49. |
In which case the supreme court evolved the concept of |
| A. | Golak Nath case |
| B. | Shankari Prasad case |
| C. | Kishana Nanda Bharti case |
| D. | Minerva Mills case |
| Answer» D. Minerva Mills case | |
| 50. |
What is the main difference between |
| A. | Constitutional Protection |
| B. | Political Protection |
| C. | judicial Protection |
| D. | Moral Protection |
| Answer» D. Moral Protection | |