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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.
| 751. |
Under which one of the following writs an official can be prevented from taking an action which he is officially not entitled? |
| A. | Mandamus |
| B. | Quo Warranto |
| C. | Certiorari |
| D. | Habeas Corpus |
| Answer» B. Quo Warranto | |
| 752. |
In the Constitution of India, the Fundamental Rights |
| A. | formed a part of the original Constitution |
| B. | were added by the Fourth Amendment |
| C. | were added by the Parliament in 152 |
| D. | were added under the Fortysecond Amendment |
| Answer» B. were added by the Fourth Amendment | |
| 753. |
List of Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution as Part |
| A. | Four |
| B. | Five |
| C. | Two |
| D. | Three |
| Answer» B. Five | |
| 754. |
Political equality is found in |
| A. | the absence of privileges |
| B. | universal adult suffrage |
| C. | equal distribution of wealth |
| D. | the rationality of the individual |
| Answer» C. equal distribution of wealth | |
| 755. |
Which of the following rights is not granted by the Constitution of India at present as a fundamental right ? |
| A. | Right to equality |
| B. | Right to freedom |
| C. | Right to property |
| D. | Right against exploitation |
| Answer» D. Right against exploitation | |
| 756. |
What is the minimum age prescribed in India for its citizens to cast their vote ? |
| A. | 18 years |
| B. | 21 years |
| C. | 16 years |
| D. | 20 years |
| Answer» B. 21 years | |
| 757. |
A court enforces enjoyment of a Fundamental Right by issuing |
| A. | a decree |
| B. | an ordinance |
| C. | a writ |
| D. | a notification |
| Answer» D. a notification | |
| 758. |
Which of the following writs can lie only against a person holding a public office ? |
| A. | Habeas corpus |
| B. | Mandamus |
| C. | Prohibition |
| D. | Certiorari |
| Answer» C. Prohibition | |
| 759. |
The essential feature of democracy is giving prominence to the |
| A. | Executive |
| B. | Judiciary |
| C. | Citizen |
| D. | Civil Society |
| Answer» D. Civil Society | |
| 760. |
Dual citizenship is a feature of |
| A. | Unitary government |
| B. | Federal government |
| C. | Parliamentary government |
| D. | Presidential government |
| Answer» C. Parliamentary government | |
| 761. |
The minimum number of workers who can form a Trade Union and get it registered under Trade Union Act ? |
| A. | 7 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 100 |
| D. | 50 |
| Answer» B. 25 | |
| 762. |
Fabianism is closely related to: |
| A. | Fascism |
| B. | Scientific socialism |
| C. | Democratic socialism |
| D. | Liberalism |
| Answer» D. Liberalism | |
| 763. |
Which of the following is the biggest head of non-plan expenditure of Government of India ? |
| A. | Interest payments |
| B. | Subsidies |
| C. | Defence |
| D. | Salaries and Wages |
| Answer» B. Subsidies | |
| 764. |
Governance through trade union organisations is known as: |
| A. | Guild Socialism |
| B. | Fabian Socialism |
| C. | Syndicalism |
| D. | Liberalism |
| Answer» D. Liberalism | |
| 765. |
From which historical work were the words Satyameva Jayate appearing under the national emblem taken ? |
| A. | Bhagawad Gita |
| B. | Rig Veda |
| C. | Ramayana |
| D. | Mundaka Upanishad |
| Answer» E. | |
| 766. |
Plural Theory of Sovereignty emphasizes the importance of |
| A. | State |
| B. | Religion |
| C. | Individuals |
| D. | Associations |
| Answer» E. | |
| 767. |
The first woman film star nominated to the Rajya Sabha was |
| A. | Nargis Dutt |
| B. | Shabana Azmi |
| C. | Madhubala |
| D. | Meena Kumari |
| Answer» B. Shabana Azmi | |
| 768. |
The concept of political sovereignty was advocated by |
| A. | Plato |
| B. | John Locke |
| C. | Rousseau |
| D. | Austin |
| Answer» D. Austin | |
| 769. |
In the 13th Lok Sabha elections in which of the following states did the ruling alliance winn all the seats? |
| A. | Andhra Pradesh |
| B. | Orissa |
| C. | Haryana |
| D. | Gujarat |
| Answer» D. Gujarat | |
| 770. |
Which Government agency is responsible for the mapping and exploration of minerals in India ? |
| A. | Survey of India |
| B. | Geological Survey of India |
| C. | Minerals Development Corporation |
| D. | School of Mines |
| Answer» C. Minerals Development Corporation | |
| 771. |
Who was the First Speaker of Independent India s Lok Sabha? |
| A. | Hukam Singh |
| B. | Bali Ram Bhagat |
| C. | Rabi Ray |
| D. | G.V. Mavalankar |
| Answer» E. | |
| 772. |
Which one of the following is described as the Fourth Estate? |
| A. | Judiciary |
| B. | Media |
| C. | Legislature |
| D. | Executive |
| Answer» C. Legislature | |
| 773. |
What is the colour of the Dharma Chakra in the middle of our national flag ? |
| A. | Sea blue |
| B. | |
| C. | Black |
| D. | Navy blue |
| E. | Green |
| Answer» D. Navy blue | |
| 774. |
How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India ? |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | 20 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 32 |
| Answer» D. 32 | |
| 775. |
What is the motto inscribed under our national emblem ? |
| A. | Satyam, Shivam |
| B. | Satyam, Sarvatra, Sundaram |
| C. | Satyameva Jayate |
| D. | Jai Hind |
| Answer» D. Jai Hind | |
| 776. |
What is the playing time of the full version of the Indian National Anthem ? |
| A. | 47 seconds |
| B. | 50 seconds |
| C. | 52 seconds |
| D. | 60 seconds |
| Answer» D. 60 seconds | |
| 777. |
Resources transferred from the Government of India to States are termed statutory if they are made |
| A. | in the form of loans |
| B. | on the recommend-ations of the Planning Commission |
| C. | on the recommend-ations of the Finance Commission |
| D. | in the form of grants |
| Answer» D. in the form of grants | |
| 778. |
A national political party is one which received 4% of the total votes polled in |
| A. | Two or more States |
| B. | The capital city |
| C. | Four or more States |
| D. | In all the States |
| Answer» D. In all the States | |
| 779. |
The Lok Sabha which was elected in 2004 is |
| A. | the 12th Lok Sabha |
| B. | the 13th Lok Sabha |
| C. | the 14th Lok Sabha |
| D. | the 11th Lok Sabha |
| Answer» D. the 11th Lok Sabha | |
| 780. |
What is the chief source of political power in India ? |
| A. | The people |
| B. | The Constitution |
| C. | The Parliament |
| D. | The Parliament and the State Legislatures |
| Answer» B. The Constitution | |
| 781. |
Not to destroy the Government property is a |
| A. | Positive duty |
| B. | Legal duty |
| C. | Civil duty |
| D. | Negative duty |
| Answer» D. Negative duty | |
| 782. |
The Right to Public Office is a |
| A. | Civil right |
| B. | Economic right |
| C. | Moral right |
| D. | Political right |
| Answer» B. Economic right | |
| 783. |
Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship ? |
| A. | Election Commission |
| B. | President |
| C. | Parliament |
| D. | Parliament & Assemblies |
| Answer» D. Parliament & Assemblies | |