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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.
| 551. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals withe Election Commission ? |
| A. | Article 352 |
| B. | Article 356 |
| C. | Article 360 |
| D. | Article 324 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 552. |
Dual citizenship is an important feature in which form of government ? |
| A. | Parliamentary |
| B. | Federal |
| C. | Unitary |
| D. | Authoritarian |
| Answer» C. Unitary | |
| 553. |
Which of the following sets of Articles deals with Emergency Provisions ? |
| A. | Articles 32 and 226 |
| B. | Articles 350 and 351 |
| C. | Articles 352, 356 and 360 |
| D. | Articles 335, 336 and 337 |
| Answer» D. Articles 335, 336 and 337 | |
| 554. |
What provision in the Constitution enabled the Central Government to impose the service tax and to expand its span ? |
| A. | List I, Schedule VII |
| B. | List III, Schedule VII |
| C. | Residuary Powers under Article 248 |
| D. | Emergency Powers |
| Answer» D. Emergency Powers | |
| 555. |
What Constitutional provision enables the Central Government to provide reservations in jobs and educational institutions for the weaker sections of the society ? |
| A. | Article 14 |
| B. | Article 16 |
| C. | Article 46 |
| D. | Article 19 |
| Answer» C. Article 46 | |
| 556. |
During emergency, imposed under Art. 352, which of the following Constitutional provisions stands suspe-nded ? |
| A. | Directive Principles of State Policy |
| B. | Amendment Procedures |
| C. | Fundamental Rights |
| D. | Judicial Review |
| Answer» D. Judicial Review | |
| 557. |
Article-32 of the Indian constitution relates to : |
| A. | Right against exploitation |
| B. | Right to religion |
| C. | Right to constitutional remedies |
| D. | Right to equality |
| Answer» D. Right to equality | |
| 558. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution includes the Fundamental Duties of the Indian citizens? |
| A. | Article 50A |
| B. | Article 50B |
| C. | Article 51A |
| D. | Article 51B |
| Answer» D. Article 51B | |
| 559. |
Of the various grounds below, which is the one criterion on which discriminaion by the State is not prohibited in Article 15 of the Constitution ? |
| A. | Place of birth |
| B. | Race |
| C. | Language |
| D. | Caste |
| Answer» D. Caste | |
| 560. |
Fundamental Rights are not given to |
| A. | Bankrupt persons |
| B. | Aliens |
| C. | Persons suffering from incurable diseases |
| D. | Political sufferers |
| Answer» C. Persons suffering from incurable diseases | |
| 561. |
Under which article of Constitution does Jammu and Kashmir enjoys special constitutional position ? |
| A. | Article 356 |
| B. | Article 124 |
| C. | Article 170 |
| D. | Article 370 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 562. |
How many schedules does the Constitution of India contain ? |
| A. | 9 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 11 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 563. |
Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form ? |
| A. | Article 16 |
| B. | Article 17 |
| C. | Article 18 |
| D. | Article 15 |
| Answer» C. Article 18 | |
| 564. |
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution provides for |
| A. | equality before law |
| B. | equality of opportunity in matters of public employment |
| C. | abolition of titles |
| D. | abolition of untouch-ability |
| Answer» E. | |
| 565. |
How many languages are contained in the VIIIth schedule of the Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | 18 |
| B. | 22 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» C. 16 | |
| 566. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes Untouchability ? |
| A. | 14 |
| B. | 15 |
| C. | 16 |
| D. | 17 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 567. |
By which Amendment were Fundamental Duties added to the Constitution ? |
| A. | 40th Amendment |
| B. | 42nd Amendment |
| C. | 44th Amendment |
| D. | 45th Amendment |
| Answer» C. 44th Amendment | |
| 568. |
The basic features of the Indian Constitution which are not amendable under Article 368 are |
| A. | Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system and judicial review. |
| B. | Sovereignty, territorial integrity and parliamentary system of government. |
| C. | Judicial review and the federal system. |
| D. | Sovereignty, territorial integrity, federal system, judicial review and parliamentary system of government. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 569. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution defines the duties of the Chief Minister ? |
| A. | Article 166 |
| B. | Article 163 |
| C. | |
| D. | Article 167 |
| E. | Article 164 |
| Answer» D. Article 167 | |
| 570. |
According to Preamble, the ultimate power lies in the hands of : |
| A. | Parliament |
| B. | Constitution |
| C. | President |
| D. | People |
| Answer» E. | |
| 571. |
The seventy third Amendment Act, 1992 of the Indian Constitution was passed to |
| A. | strengthen Panchayti Raj |
| B. | strengthen rural institutions |
| C. | strengthen urban institution |
| D. | None of the above |
| Answer» B. strengthen rural institutions | |
| 572. |
Under which Article of the Constitution is the President s Rule introduced in a State due to the failure of the constitutional machinery ? |
| A. | 352 |
| B. | 356 |
| C. | 360 |
| D. | 350 |
| Answer» C. 360 | |
| 573. |
Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words Socialist and Secular in the Preamble ? |
| A. | 28th |
| B. | 40th |
| C. | 42nd |
| D. | 52nd |
| Answer» D. 52nd | |
| 574. |
By which constitutional amendment political defections were banned? |
| A. | The Fiftieth amendment of 1984 |
| B. | The Fifty-third amendment of 1986 |
| C. | The Fifty-fourth amendment of 1986 |
| D. | The Fifty-second amendment of 1985 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 575. |
Which amendments to the Constitution provide for the reservation of one-third seats in the Municipal Boards and Village Panchayats for women? |
| A. | 73rd and 74th Amendments |
| B. | 82nd and 83rd Amendments |
| C. | 72nd and 73rd Amendments |
| D. | 74th and 75th Amendments and Oridinary Law |
| Answer» B. 82nd and 83rd Amendments | |
| 576. |
In the Constitution of India, the Right to Constitutional Remedies has been provided in Article |
| A. | 30 |
| B. | 31 |
| C. | 32 |
| D. | 35 |
| Answer» D. 35 | |
| 577. |
52nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1985 deals with |
| A. | Union Territories |
| B. | Defection and disqualification |
| C. | Extending reservation |
| D. | Abolition of privy purses |
| Answer» C. Extending reservation | |
| 578. |
The two words that were inserted by the 42nd Amendment to the Preamble of the Constitution are |
| A. | Secular, Democratic |
| B. | Sovereign, Democratic |
| C. | Socialist, Secular |
| D. | Secular, Republic |
| Answer» D. Secular, Republic | |
| 579. |
Article -1 of the Indian Constitution declares India that is Bharat is a: |
| A. | Union of States |
| B. | Federal State with Unitary features |
| C. | Unitary State with federal features |
| D. | |
| E. | Federal State |
| Answer» B. Federal State with Unitary features | |
| 580. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar term as the Heart and Soul of the Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | Article 14 |
| B. | Article 19 |
| C. | Article 356 |
| D. | Article 32 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 581. |
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, the decision of the Central Administrative Tribunal can be challenged in the Supreme Court ? |
| A. | 323 A |
| B. | 329 |
| C. | 343 C |
| D. | 343 K |
| Answer» B. 329 | |
| 582. |
The National Emergency in India declared by the President of India due to the external aggression or armed revolt through |
| A. | Article-352 |
| B. | Article-356 |
| C. | Article-360 |
| D. | Article-368 |
| Answer» B. Article-356 | |
| 583. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution directs the State Governments to organise Village Panchayats ? |
| A. | Article 32 |
| B. | Article 37 |
| C. | Article 40 |
| D. | Article 51 |
| Answer» D. Article 51 | |
| 584. |
Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for equal opportunities for all citizen in Public employment ? |
| A. | Article 22 |
| B. | Article 16 |
| C. | Article 20 |
| D. | Article 25 |
| Answer» C. Article 20 | |
| 585. |
Which one of the following languages is not specified in the Eighth schedule of the Indian Constitution ? |
| A. | Urdu |
| B. | English |
| C. | Sindhi |
| D. | Sanskrit |
| Answer» C. Sindhi | |
| 586. |
Under which Article of the Constitution of India, can the fundamental rights of the members of the Armed Forces be specifically restricted? |
| A. | Article 33 |
| B. | Article 19 |
| C. | Article 21 |
| D. | Article 25 |
| Answer» B. Article 19 | |
| 587. |
Article 1 of the Constitution of India declares India to be a |
| A. | Union of States |
| B. | Federal State |
| C. | |
| D. | Quasi-Federal State |
| E. | Unitary State |
| Answer» B. Federal State | |
| 588. |
Which Amendment Act of the Indian Constitution gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj System ? |
| A. | 71st |
| B. | 72nd |
| C. | 73rd |
| D. | 74th |
| Answer» D. 74th | |
| 589. |
Which of the following article of IPC is related to unnatural sex ? |
| A. | 370 |
| B. | 374 |
| C. | 376 |
| D. | 377 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 590. |
Which Article of the Indian constitution provides for the employer to give maternity benefits to its employees ? |
| A. | Article-41 |
| B. | Article-42 |
| C. | Article-43 |
| D. | Article-44 |
| Answer» C. Article-43 | |
| 591. |
Reservation for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the service has been provided in the Indian Constitution under |
| A. | Article 375 |
| B. | Article 315 |
| C. | Article 335 |
| D. | Article 365 |
| Answer» D. Article 365 | |
| 592. |
Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to regulate right of citizenship ? |
| A. | Article 8 |
| B. | Article 9 |
| C. | Article 10 |
| D. | Article 11 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 593. |
Which Article empowers the President to impose Financial Emergency ? |
| A. | Article 356 |
| B. | Article 364 |
| C. | Article 352 |
| D. | Article 360 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 594. |
Citizens of India can vote at the age of |
| A. | 18 years |
| B. | 21 years |
| C. | 22 years |
| D. | 25 years |
| Answer» B. 21 years | |
| 595. |
Which Article of the Constitution enjoins the State to eastablish Village Panchayat? |
| A. | Article 32 |
| B. | Article 40 |
| C. | Article 44 |
| D. | Article 57 |
| Answer» C. Article 44 | |
| 596. |
The Election Commission is established under the Article |
| A. | Article-355 |
| B. | Artacie-256 |
| C. | Article-324 |
| D. | Article-320 |
| Answer» D. Article-320 | |
| 597. |
Which one of the Constitutional amendment has established Panchayati Raj Institution ? |
| A. | 72nd Amendment Act |
| B. | 71st Amendment Act |
| C. | 73rd Amendment Act |
| D. | 78th Amendment Act |
| Answer» D. 78th Amendment Act | |
| 598. |
Which constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights? |
| A. | 42nd Amendment |
| B. | 62nd Amendment |
| C. | 44th Amendment |
| D. | 43rd Amendment |
| Answer» D. 43rd Amendment | |
| 599. |
The system of privy purses in respect of former rulers of Indian States before Independence was abolished by the Constitution through |
| A. | 26th Amendment Act, 1971 |
| B. | 27th Amendment Act, 1971 |
| C. | 38th Amendment Act, 1975 |
| D. | 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 |
| Answer» B. 27th Amendment Act, 1971 | |
| 600. |
A Financial Emergency can be declared by applying |
| A. | Article 360 |
| B. | Article 361 |
| C. | Article 370 |
| D. | Article 371 |
| Answer» B. Article 361 | |