Polity Questions

#1

How does the doctrine of 'colourable legislation' as developed by Indian courts fundamentally differ from the concept of 'ultra vires'?

#2

Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India declare Financial Emergency?

#3

Which among the following is NOT a constitutional body?

#4

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India give the judgement that 'Right to Privacy' is a fundamental right?

#5

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the parliamentary form of government in India?

#6

Which of the following statements regarding the representation of states in the Rajya Sabha is correct?

#7

The 'Panchsheel Agreement' signed by India was originally with which country?

#8

Which of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is correct?

#9

The power to increase the number of judges in the Supreme Court of India rests with:

#10

The Constitution of India was enacted by a Constituent Assembly set up under:

#11

Which of the following concepts best explains the reasoning behind the Supreme Court's interpretation that amendments to the Constitution are subject to judicial review?

#12

Which one of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution has been most significantly transformed in meaning through judicial interpretation over time?

#13

Which of the following statements about the Vice President of India is NOT correct?

#14

Which of the following is the CORRECT chronological order of establishment?

#15

The concept of 'pocket veto' in the Indian Constitution relates to which of the following?

#16

The 'Doctrine of Eclipse' as developed by the Supreme Court is related to:

#17

The provision for Co-operative Societies was included in the Indian Constitution through which Amendment?

#18

The concept of 'Residuary Powers' under the Indian Constitution refers to:

#19

The phrase 'procedure established by law' in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution was borrowed from which country's constitution?

#20

Which of the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution contains provisions regarding the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes?

#21

Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form?

#22

Which of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is NOT correct?

#23

Under which article of the Constitution can the President of India refer a matter to the Supreme Court for its advisory opinion?

#24

Consider the following statements regarding Money Bills: 1. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha 2. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill 3. The Speaker's decision on whether a bill is a Money Bill is final 4. Joint sitting of both Houses can be convened to resolve deadlock over a Money Bill Which statements are correct?

#25

Which one of the following was NOT a feature of the Government of India Act, 1935?

#26

The term "socialist" was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by which Constitutional Amendment?

#27

Which of the following statements about the Union Territories in India is correct?

#28

The concept of 'reasonable restrictions' on Fundamental Rights is associated with which of the following Articles?

#29

Which of the following provisions of the Indian Constitution cannot be amended by the Parliament?

#30

The concept of 'Police State' is against which of the following principles?

#31

Which one of the following constitutional amendments introduced the concept of anti-defection in the Indian Constitution?

#32

Which of the following is NOT part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution as propounded by the Supreme Court?

#33

Which of the following is a correct statement about the powers of the Rajya Sabha?

#34

Which of the following High Courts has the jurisdiction over the largest number of states and union territories?

#35

Which of the following statements about the Preamble to the Indian Constitution is NOT correct?

#36

Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution has been described as the 'Heart and Soul' of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?

#37

Which of the following bodies/offices is NOT mentioned in the original Constitution of India?

#38

Which of the following Parliamentary committees in India is chaired by a member of the Opposition party by convention?

#39

Who among the following described the Directive Principles of State Policy as "novel features" of the Indian Constitution?

#40

Which among the following is regarded as the main watchdog for ensuring fiscal discipline at the state level?

#41

With reference to the power of the President of India to issue ordinances under Article 123, which of the following represents a significant limitation explicitly provided in the Constitution?

#42

Why is the Preamble of the Indian Constitution seen as significant for constitutional interpretation despite not being enforceable in courts?

#43

Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties: 1. They were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 2. Initially ten Fundamental Duties were added 3. The 86th Amendment added the 11th Fundamental Duty 4. Fundamental Duties are enforceable by courts. Which statements are correct?

#44

Which of the following is NOT included in the Right to Freedom of Religion under the Indian Constitution?

#45

Under which article of the Constitution can the Supreme Court issue advisory opinion on matters referred by the President of India?

#46

Which of the following statements about the Indian citizenship is correct?

#47

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the procedure for amendment?

#48

The Constitution (Seventy-Third Amendment) Act, 1992 is related to:

#49

Which among the following is NOT included in the concurrent list under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

#50

Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: 1. The CAG is appointed by the President of India. 2. The CAG has the power to audit all receipts and expenditure of the Union and State governments. 3. The CAG has the power to audit the accounts of private companies. 4. The reports of the CAG are examined by the Public Accounts Committee. Which statements are correct?

#51

The Indian Constitution has borrowed the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy from which country's constitution?

#52

Which of the following statements about the Anti-Defection Law is NOT correct?

#53

Which Amendment Act introduced changes to the Preamble of the Constitution of India?

#54

Which of the following provisions was NOT part of the original Constitution and was added later by an amendment?

#55

Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions regarding anti-defection law?

#56

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Centre-State relations?

#57

Consider the following statements regarding the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India: 1. The CAG is appointed by the President. 2. The CAG can be removed in the same manner as a Supreme Court Judge. 3. The CAG is eligible for further government office after retirement. 4. The CAG reports on Union accounts are submitted to the Parliament through the Finance Minister. Which statements are INCORRECT?

#58

Which of the following statements about the Election Commission of India is NOT correct?

#59

Which amendment to the Constitution reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

#60

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India declare 'Right to Clean Environment' as a fundamental right?

#61

Which amendment to the Constitution gave precedence to Directive Principles of State Policy over Fundamental Rights?

#62

The doctrine of 'Implied Powers' in the Indian Constitution relates to:

#63

Which of the following statements about Fundamental Rights is NOT correct?

#64

Which of the following combinations of Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties is correctly matched?

#65

The Electoral College for election of the President of India consists of:

#66

Which of the following cases is related to the 'Basic Structure Doctrine'?

#67

Which of the following is NOT a condition for a political party to be recognized as a 'National Party' by the Election Commission of India?

#68

The 'residuary powers' under the Indian Constitution differ from those in the U.S. and Canadian Constitutions in which fundamental respect?

#69

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court propound the 'Basic Structure Doctrine'?

#70

In the context of the Indian judiciary, which of the following is NOT a feature of Public Interest Litigation (PIL)?

#71

The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the provisions of:

#72

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the federal system enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

#73

Which of the following statements about the removal of a High Court judge is correct?

#74

The Ninth Schedule of the Indian Constitution was introduced by which amendment?

#75

Under which article of the Constitution can a proclamation of National Emergency be issued on the grounds of war, external aggression or armed rebellion?

#76

Which of the following is NOT considered as an All-India Service?

#77

The 'Bicameral Legislature' concept in India exists at:

#78

Under which article of the Constitution does the President of India have the power to consult the Supreme Court on a question of law or fact?

#79

Which of the following bodies is established by the Constitution itself?

#80

Which of the following statements about the Indian Parliament is correct?

#81

The Constitution describes India as:

#82

Which of the following statements regarding the Vice-President of India is correct?

#83

Consider the following statements about the Financial Emergency under Article 360: 1. It can be proclaimed by the President if financial stability of India is threatened 2. It requires parliamentary approval within two months 3. It can reduce the salaries of Supreme Court and High Court judges 4. No Financial Emergency has ever been proclaimed in India Which statements are correct?

#84

Which of the following reveals a critical distinction between the 'procedure established by law' in Article 21 as originally interpreted and the 'due process of law' doctrine in American jurisprudence?

#85

Which of the following is NOT a discretionary power of the Governor?

#86

Which Article of the Constitution provides that it shall be the duty of the Union to protect States against external aggression and internal disturbance?

#87

Which of the following writs is issued by a court to an inferior court or tribunal to prevent it from exceeding its jurisdiction?

#88

Which of the following statements about the Finance Commission is NOT correct?

#89

Which of the following writs is issued by a court to inquire into the legality of a claim of a person to a public office?

#90

Consider the following statements regarding the President's power to grant pardons under Article 72: 1. The President can grant pardon, reprieve, respite, remission, or commutation for punishment for offenses against a Union law 2. The President cannot pardon a death sentence imposed by a Court Martial 3. The President's decision regarding mercy petition is subject to judicial review on procedural grounds 4. The President can grant pardon for a sentence of death confirmed by the High Court but not yet executed Which statements are correct?

#91

Which Amendment Act of the Constitution introduced changes to the Preamble?

#92

The concept of 'Judicial Review' in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from:

#93

Which of the following rights was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 44th Amendment to the Constitution?

#94

The term 'Federal' has been used in the Indian Constitution in which of the following parts?

#95

Consider the following statements about the office of 'Whip' in the parliamentary system: 1. It is mentioned in the Constitution of India 2. They are appointed by the political parties 3. They ensure discipline among party members in the Parliament 4. Chief Whip is a minister in the government Which statements are correct?

#96

Which Constitutional Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

#97

Which of the following is NOT included as a fundamental duty in the Indian Constitution?

#98

Which of the following statements accurately describes a limitation of the 'basic structure doctrine' as developed by the Supreme Court of India?

#99

Which of the following best explains why certain Fundamental Rights are available to both citizens and non-citizens while others are restricted to citizens alone?

#100

The 'due procedure of law' evolved by the Supreme Court in various judgments incorporates which of the following principles? 1. Right to legal representation 2. Right against self-incrimination 3. Right to cross-examine witnesses 4. Right to reasoned decisions 5. Right to speedy trial

#101

Which Constitutional Amendment Act provided for the creation of the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)?

#102

Under which of the following circumstances can a person be deprived of citizenship under the Constitution of India?

#103

The system of judicial review in the Indian Constitution is based on which of the following principles?

#104

The 'Doctrine of Lapse' was introduced during the Governor-Generalship of:

#105

Consider the following statements regarding the Attorney General of India: 1. He is appointed by the President of India 2. He must have the same qualifications as a Supreme Court Judge 3. He has the right to speak and take part in proceedings of both Houses of Parliament 4. He is a member of the Council of Ministers. Which statements are correct?

#106

Who among the following appoints the Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission?

#107

Which of the following statements about the Rajya Sabha is NOT correct?

#108

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

#109

Which of the following statements about the Indian federal system is correct?

#110

Who presided over the first meeting of the Indian Constituent Assembly?