Indian Polity MCQ: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
Right to education to all children between the age of 6 to 14 years is ___
- AIncluded in the Directive Principle of State Policy
- BA Fundamental Right
- CA Statutory Right
- DNone of these
Question 2 of 50
Which one of the following writs is issued during the pendency of proceeding in a court?
- AMandamus
- BCertiorari
- CProhibition
- DQuo Warranto
Question 3 of 50
The article of Indian Constitution related to abolition of untouchability is ___
- AArticle 15
- BArticle 16
- CArticle 17
- DArticle 18
Question 4 of 50
To be officially recognised by the Speaker of Lok Sabha as an Opposition Group, a Party or coalition of Parties must have at least____
- A50 members
- B60 members
- C80 members
- D1/3rd of total members of the Lok Sabha
Question 5 of 50
Which one of the following is the largest (area-wise) Lok Sabha Constituency?
- AKangra
- BLaddakh
- CKachchh
- DBhilwara
Question 6 of 50
The office of the Deputy Prime Minister____
- AWas created under the original Constitution
- BIs an extra-constitutional growth
- CWas created by 44th Amendment
- DWas created by 85th Amendment
Question 7 of 50
In India, the Prime Minister remains in office so long as he enjoys the____
- ASupport of armed forces
- BConfidence of Rajya Sabha
- CConfidence of Lok Sabha
- DSupport of the people
Question 8 of 50
Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?
- ATo vote in public election
- BTo develop the scientific temper
- CTo safeguard public property
- DTo abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals
Question 9 of 50
The Union Cabinet is personally responsible to____
- AThe Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha
- BThe President of India
- CThe Lok Sabha only
- DThe Electorate
Question 10 of 50
Functions to be assigned to panchayats by 73rd Amendment of the Constitution are mentioned in ___
- ATenth Schedule
- BEleventh Schedule
- CTwelfth Schedule
- DThirteenth Schedule
Question 11 of 50
The Parliament can make any law for the whole or any part India for implementing International treaties____
- AWith the consent of all the State
- BWith the consent of all the majority of States
- CWith the consent of all the State concerned
- DWithout the consent of any State
Question 12 of 50
In which year did the Parliament adopt Indian Constitution?
- A1947
- B1948
- C1950
- D1952
Question 13 of 50
In which of the following is promotion of international peace and security mentioned in the Constitution of India?
- APreamble to the Constitution
- BDirective Principles of State Policy
- CFundamental Duties
- DThe Ninth Schedule
Question 14 of 50
Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- ATo audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India
- BTo audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts
- CTo audit and report on all trading, manufacturing profit and loss accounts
- DTo control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer
Question 15 of 50
Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
- ASupreme Court
- BHigh Court
- CBoth 'a' and 'b'
- DDistrict Court
Question 16 of 50
The Speaker's vote in the Lok Sabha is called ____
- ACasting Vote
- BSound Vote
- CDirect Vote
- DIndirect Vote
Question 17 of 50
Political right does NOT include which of the following?
- ARight to vote
- BRight to life
- CRight to contest in election
- DRight to lodge complaint with executive bodies of the Government
Question 18 of 50
In which Amendment, the words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Unity and Integrity of the Nation' were added to the Preamble of constitution of India?
- A42nd
- B44th
- C52nd
- DNone of them
Question 19 of 50
Part III of the Constitution of India of India relates to___
- AFundamental Rights
- BDirective Principles of State Policy
- CFundamental Duties
- DCitizenship
Question 20 of 50
Which one of the following has the power to initiate the motion of Impeachment of the President of India?
- ARajya Sabha
- BLok Sabha
- CSpeaker of the Lok Sabha
- DBoth the Houses of the Parliament
Question 21 of 50
The Presidential Government operates on the principle of_____
- ADivision of powers between centre and states
- BCentralisation of Powers
- CBalance of Powers
- DSeparation of powers
Question 22 of 50
Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region (NCR) is ___
- APanipat
- BRohtak
- CKhurja
- DMathura
Question 23 of 50
Which of the following acts introduced communal electorate in India?
- AIndian Council Act, 1861
- BIndina Council Act, 1892
- CIndian Council Act, 1909
- DGovernment of India Act, 1935
Question 24 of 50
Which functionary can be invited to give his opinion in the Parliament?
- AAttorney General of India
- BComptroller and Auditor-General of India
- CChief Election Commissioner of India
- DChief Justice of India
Question 25 of 50
Which Amendment of the Indian Constitution inserted the two words------ 'Socialist' and 'Secular' in the preamble?
- A28th
- B40th
- C42nd
- D52nd
Question 26 of 50
The Directive Principles of State Policy are____
- AJusticable
- BNon-justicable
- COnly some of the provision are justicable
- DNone of the above
Question 27 of 50
Which one among the following pairs of Articles relating to the Fundamental Rights can not be suspended during the enforcement of emergency under Article 359 of the Indian Constitution?
- AArticle 14 and 15
- BArticle 16 and 17
- CArticle 20 and 21
- DArticle 24 and 25
Question 28 of 50
The power of the President to issue ordinance id a relic of ____
- AGovernment of India Act of 1909
- BGovernment of India Act of 1919
- CGovernment of India Act of 1935
- DGovernment of India Act of 1947
Question 29 of 50
Under which one of the following Constitution Amendment Acts, four languages under the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India, there, there by raising their number to 22?
- AConstitution (Ninetieth Amendment) Act
- BConstitution (Ninety-first Amendment) Act
- CConstitution (Ninety-second Amendment) Act
- DConstitution (Ninety-third Amendment) Act
Question 30 of 50
Until Parliament by law otherwise provide which one of the following constitutes quorum of meeting of either House of the Parliament?
- AOne-tenth of the total number of members of the House
- BOne-fourth of the total number of members of the House
- COne-third of the total number of members of the House
- DTwo-third of the total number of members of the House
Question 31 of 50
Which of the following is given the power to implement the Fundamental Rights by the Constitution?
- AAll courts in India
- BThe Parliament
- CThe President
- DThe Supreme Court and High Courts
Question 32 of 50
Which one of the following states has be lowest number of elected members in the Rajya Sabha?
- AJharkhand
- BChhattisgarh
- CJammu and Kashmir
- DHimachal Pradesh
Question 33 of 50
Survey of India is under the Ministry of ____
- ADefence
- BEnvironment and Forests
- CHome Affairs
- DScience and Technology
Question 34 of 50
If a particular area is brought under the fifth schedule of the constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
- AThis would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-trible people
- BThis would create a local self governing in that area
- CThis would convert that area into a Union territory
- DThe state having such areas would be declared a special category state
Question 35 of 50
According to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
- AAny serving judge of the Supreme Court
- BAny serving judge of the High Court
- COnly a retired Chief Justice of India
- DOnly a retired Chief Justice of High Court
Question 36 of 50
At which of its session, did the Congress officially accept the 'Socialistic Pattern of Society'?
- ABombay Session of 1953
- BAvadi Session of 1955
- CCalcutta Session of 1957
- DNagpur Session of 1959
Question 37 of 50
Indian Constitution has taken certain features of the constitution of the constitutions of other countries. Which country has contributed to the farming of the 'Directive Principles of State Policy'?
- AFrance
- BIreland
- CJapan
- DUSA
Question 38 of 50
Who is the guardian of Fundamental Rights enumerated in Indian Constitution?
- ASupreme Court
- BParliament
- CConstitution
- DPresident
Question 39 of 50
Who among the following was the Chairman of the Union Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
- AB. R. Ambedkar
- BJ. B. Kripalani
- CJawahar Lal Nehru
- DAlladi Krishnaswami Ayyar
Question 40 of 50
How many Fundamental Duties are in the Indian Constitution?
- ANine
- BEleven
- CTwelve
- DTwenty
Question 41 of 50
The Union Budget is laid before the two Houses of Parliament in accordance with Article No. ______ of Indian Constitution.
- A73
- B112
- C36
- D370
Question 42 of 50
Which of these is NOT included as a Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution?
- ARight to freedom to speech
- BRight to equality before Law
- CRight to constituutional remedies
- DRight to equal wages for equal work
Question 43 of 50
Under which Article of the Constitution of India can the Indian Parliament make laws under the Residuary powers?
- AArticle 248
- BArticle 249
- CArticle 250
- DArticle 251
Question 44 of 50
What is the name of our country as given by the constitution of India?
- AHindustan that is Bharatavarsha
- BIndia that is Hindustan
- CIndia that is Bahrat
- DBharat Desh that is India
Question 45 of 50
The Constitution of India does not clearly provide for the 'Freedom of Press' but this freedom is implicit in the Article___
- A19 (i) a
- B19 (i) b
- C19 (i) c
- D19 (i) d
Question 46 of 50
According to Article 164 (1) of the Constitution of India, in three states there shall be a Minister in-charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in-charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Caste and Backward Classes. Which of the following states is NOT covered by the Article?
- AMadhya Pradesh
- BJharkhand
- COrissa
- DPunjab
Question 47 of 50
Which one of the following is NOT a department in the Ministry of Human Resource Development?
- ADepartment of Elementary Dducation and Literacy
- BDepartment of Secondary Education and Higher Education
- CDepartment of Technical Education
- DDepartment of Woman and Child Development
Question 48 of 50
The Attorney-General of India is appointed by ____
- AThe President of India
- BThe Prime Minister
- CThe Chief Justice of India
- DThe UPSC
Question 49 of 50
Which one of the following describes India a Secular State?
- AFundamental Constitution
- BPreamble to the Constitution
- C9th Schedule
- DDirective Principles
Question 50 of 50
The authority to specify as to which castes shall be deemed to be Scheduled Castes rests with the following :
- ACommission for Scheduled Castes and Tribes
- BPrime Minister
- CGovernor of a State
- DPresident