Polity Questions - upsc Practice

#1

The Sharda Act, 1929 is related to:

Abolition of untouchability Prohibition of child marriage Women's property rights Abolition of slavery

#2

For a citizen of India, which of the following is a Fundamental Duty but NOT a Fundamental Right?

Freedom of speech and expression Freedom of conscience and religion To defend the country when called upon Right to constitutional remedies

#3

Which of the following rights is NOT available to foreigners in India?

Right to equality before law Right to life and personal liberty Right to freedom of religion Right to freedom of speech and profession

#4

The Indian Constitution does NOT explicitly mention:

Parliamentary system of government Federal structure Judicial review Separation of powers

#5

Consider the following statements about the Fundamental Right to Education: 1. It provides for free and compulsory education to all children aged 6-14 years 2. It was added through the 86th Constitutional Amendment 3. Private schools must reserve 25% seats for underprivileged children 4. It is implemented through the Right to Education Act, 2009 Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

#6

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

It is not subject to dissolution It can initiate a constitutional amendment bill It cannot initiate a Money Bill Its members are elected indirectly for a term of five years

#7

Which of the following is NOT a salient feature of the Indian Constitution?

Written Constitution Unitary form of government Parliamentary form of government Independent Judiciary

#8

Which of the following writs is issued by a court to transfer a case from a lower court to itself or to another court of competent jurisdiction?

Certiorari Mandamus Quo Warranto Prohibition

#9

Which of the following rights has been removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by a Constitutional Amendment?

Right to Property Right to Freedom of Religion Right to Constitutional Remedies Right against Exploitation

#10

Which of the following writs is issued by a court to compel a public authority to perform a duty that it is legally bound to perform?

Habeas Corpus Mandamus Certiorari Quo Warranto

#11

Which Constitutional Amendment Act removed the right to property from the list of Fundamental Rights?

42nd Amendment Act 43rd Amendment Act 44th Amendment Act 45th Amendment Act

#12

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court hold that secularism is a part of the basic structure of the Constitution?

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala Minerva Mills v. Union of India S.R. Bommai v. Union of India Indira Sawhney v. Union of India

#13

The Constituent Assembly which framed the Constitution of India was set up under:

Government of India Act, 1935 Indian Independence Act, 1947 Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 August Offer, 1940

#14

Which of the following Constitutional Amendments made education a Fundamental Right?

73rd Amendment 86th Amendment 91st Amendment 97th Amendment

#15

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

It conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures It is appointed by the Governor of the state Its independence is ensured through constitutional provisions It is a multi-member body in all states

#16

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?

National Commission for Women National Commission for Scheduled Castes National Commission for Scheduled Tribes National Commission for Backward Classes

#17

With reference to the appointment of Judges of the High Court, consider the following statements: 1. The Chief Justice of India is consulted in all appointments 2. The Governor of the concerned state is consulted 3. The Chief Justice of the concerned High Court must be consulted 4. The President has the final authority to appoint Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

#18

Which of the following statements about the Attorney General of India is correct?

The Attorney General is a member of the Union Cabinet The Constitution specifies a fixed tenure for the Attorney General The Attorney General has the right to speak in both Houses of Parliament The Attorney General can be removed by impeachment

#19

Consider the following statements about the Syndicate during the 1960s: 1. It was a formal constitutional body 2. It played a significant role in selecting Prime Ministers 3. It included leaders like K. Kamaraj and S.K. Patil 4. It was dissolved by Indira Gandhi after the split in Congress in 1969 Which statements are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

#20

With reference to the provisions relating to 'Office of Profit' under the Constitution, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

A person holding an office of profit under the Government of India is disqualified from being a member of Parliament Parliament can exempt certain offices from disqualification The final decision on disqualification rests with the President of India The objective is to preserve independence of legislators from executive influence

#21

Which of the following statements about the Constituent Assembly is correct?

It was a sovereign body with unrestricted powers It functioned both as a constitution-making body and a legislature Its members were directly elected based on universal adult suffrage It adopted the Constitution on January 26, 1950

#22

Which of the following states has the highest number of seats in the Lok Sabha?

Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra West Bengal Madhya Pradesh

#23

Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?

National Green Tribunal National Human Rights Commission Finance Commission Election Commission of India

#24

Which of the following committees recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?

Swaran Singh Committee Sarkaria Commission Sarkaria Committee Rajamannar Committee

#25

Which of the following High Courts has the distinction of having jurisdiction over three states?

Gauhati High Court Bombay High Court Calcutta High Court Punjab and Haryana High Court

#26

Which of the following can hear disputes relating to the election of the President of India?

The Supreme Court of India The Election Commission of India A specially constituted Election Tribunal The Parliament in a joint sitting

#27

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

Provincial Autonomy Dyarchy in Provinces Federation with Princely States Universal Adult Franchise

#28

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

The Supreme Court has exclusive jurisdiction to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights Fundamental Rights can be enforced against private individuals in certain cases The right to move the Supreme Court under Article 32 is itself a Fundamental Right The Supreme Court can refuse to entertain cases under Article 32 in its discretion

#29

The Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) is associated with which of the following doctrines?

Doctrine of Pith and Substance Doctrine of Eclipse Doctrine of Basic Structure Doctrine of Colorable Legislation

#30

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

It conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of President and Vice-President It prepares electoral rolls for all elections conducted by it It decides disputes relating to disqualification of members of Parliament and State Legislatures It appoints the Chief Electoral Officer for each state

#31

With reference to Parliamentary Privileges, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

They are codified in the Constitution of India They include freedom of speech in Parliament Courts cannot question validity of proceedings in Parliament Each House can punish members or outsiders for breach of privilege

#32

Which of the following cases is related to the principle that "judicial review cannot be excluded by law"?

L. Chandra Kumar v. Union of India S.R. Bommai v. Union of India Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

#33

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Westminster model of parliamentary government adopted in India?

Nominal head of state and real head of government Majority party rule Separation of powers Political neutrality of civil services

#34

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Federal System as envisaged in the Indian Constitution?

Written Constitution Independent Judiciary Division of Powers Equal representation of all states in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha)

#35

Who among the following is NOT a member of the Electoral College for the election of the President of India?

Elected members of the Lok Sabha Elected members of the Rajya Sabha Elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of States Elected members of the Legislative Councils of States

#36

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

President of India Parliament Supreme Court itself Ministry of Law and Justice

#37

Which one of the following states has a bicameral legislature?

Gujarat Rajasthan Odisha Telangana

#38

Which one of the following is an essential qualification to be appointed as a Judge of the Supreme Court of India?

Must be a citizen of India Must have been a High Court Judge for at least five years Must be at least 45 years of age Must have practiced as an advocate in the Supreme Court for at least 15 years

#39

Which of the following factors, as per the Constitution, determines the number of seats allocated to states in the Rajya Sabha?

Area of the state Population of the state Number of districts in the state Literacy rate of the state

#40

Consider the following statements about the Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities: 1. The post was created under Article 350B of the Constitution 2. The Officer is appointed by the President of India 3. The Officer reports to the Parliament 4. The Officer investigates matters relating to linguistic minorities Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only

#41

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

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) All of the above

#42

With reference to the Proclamation of Emergency under Article 352, which of the following statements is NOT correct?

It must be approved by both Houses of Parliament within one month It can be issued on grounds of war, external aggression, or armed rebellion It can be revoked by the President at any time without Parliamentary approval It automatically suspends all Fundamental Rights under Part III

#43

Which of the following is correctly matched?

Article 14 - Right against Exploitation Article 19 - Right to Constitutional Remedies Article 21 - Right to Life and Personal Liberty Article 32 - Right to Freedom of Religion

#44

Which one of the following states has a Legislative Council?

Rajasthan Madhya Pradesh Karnataka Chhattisgarh

#45

The idea of the Concurrent List in the Indian Constitution has been borrowed from:

Government of India Act, 1935 Australian Constitution Canadian Constitution South African Constitution

#46

Which of the following amendments to the Constitution can be passed by a simple majority in Parliament?

Amendment changing the name of a state Amendment modifying Fundamental Rights Amendment changing provisions related to the Supreme Court Amendment altering the Union-State relations

#47

Which one of the following is NOT a feature of the 'federal government' in India?

Division of powers between Centre and States Rigid Constitution Independent Judiciary Single Constitution for Union and States

#48

Which of the following is NOT a ground for proclamation of Financial Emergency under Article 360?

War Armed rebellion Natural calamity Threat to financial stability

#49

Who has the constitutional power to form a new state in India?

The President of India The Parliament The State Reorganisation Commission The Supreme Court

#50

The idea of the Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from which country's Constitution?

United States United Kingdom Ireland Canada

#51

The maximum number of members in a state Legislative Assembly is:

356 425 500 No maximum limit prescribed

#52

Which of the following writs is issued by a court to inquire by what authority a person holds a public office?

Habeas Corpus Mandamus Certiorari Quo Warranto

#53

Which among the following is NOT a Directive Principle of State Policy in the Indian Constitution?

Promotion of international peace and security Equal pay for equal work for men and women Separation of judiciary from executive Equal opportunities for all citizens

#54

The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' was borrowed from which Constitution?

British Constitution American Constitution Irish Constitution South African Constitution

#55

The Objectives Resolution, which laid down the philosophy and fundamental values of the Constitution, was moved in the Constituent Assembly by:

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jawaharlal Nehru Dr. Rajendra Prasad

#56

In which case did the Supreme Court hold that the Preamble is part of the Constitution?

A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala S.R. Bommai v. Union of India Minerva Mills v. Union of India

#57

Which of the following amendments to the Constitution requires ratification by at least half of the state legislatures?

Amendment related to Fundamental Rights Amendment related to Election of the President Amendment to change the name of a state Amendment to Directive Principles of State Policy

#58

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court overrule its own judgment that Parliament cannot amend Fundamental Rights?

Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala Minerva Mills v. Union of India Golaknath v. State of Punjab Sajjan Singh v. State of Rajasthan

#59

Which of the following High Courts has jurisdiction over the largest area?

Allahabad High Court Bombay High Court Madhya Pradesh High Court Rajasthan High Court

#60

Which of the following is the oldest High Court in India?

Bombay High Court Calcutta High Court Madras High Court Allahabad High Court

#61

Who among the following presided over the inaugural meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sachidanand Sinha H.V. Kamath

#62

Consider the following statements about the UPSC: 1. It conducts examinations for appointments to All-India Services 2. Its Chairman and members have a fixed tenure of six years or till the age of 65 years 3. It submits an annual report to the Parliament 4. It is not consulted on promotions of civil servants Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only

#63

Which of the following Supreme Court judgments upheld the validity of reservation for Other Backward Classes in government jobs?

Indra Sawhney v. Union of India M. Nagaraj v. Union of India Champakam Dorairajan v. State of Madras Ashoka Kumar Thakur v. Union of India

#64

Consider the following statements about the 'Union of India': 1. It includes only states and Union Territories within the territory of India 2. The states have no right to secede from the Union 3. The Parliament has power to admit new states into the Union 4. The Parliament can create new states by separating territory from existing states Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4 only

#65

Which of the following Constitutional Amendments provided constitutional status to the Urban Local Bodies?

72nd Amendment 73rd Amendment 74th Amendment 75th Amendment

#66

With reference to the provisions of the Anti-Defection Law, which of the following is NOT a ground for disqualification?

If an elected member voluntarily gives up membership of his political party If a nominated member joins a political party after six months of nomination If an elected member votes against the party directive on a confidence motion If an elected member criticizes party policies outside the legislature

#67

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court of India interpret Article 21 to include the Right to Privacy?

A.K. Gopalan v. State of Madras Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India

#68

Which of the following Constitutional Amendments reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?

42nd Amendment 44th Amendment 61st Amendment 73rd Amendment

#69

The concept of "implied powers" under the Indian Constitution is associated with which of the following?

Executive powers of the President Legislative powers of the Parliament Powers of the Supreme Court under Article 142 Residuary powers under Article 248

#70

The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India under Article 280 of the Constitution for which primary purpose?

To supervise government expenditure To distribute tax revenues between Centre and States To approve the annual financial statement To advise on GST implementation

#71

The National Commission for Scheduled Castes is mentioned in which Article of the Indian Constitution?

Article 315 Article 323 Article 338 Article 350

#72

Consider the following statements about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India: 1. The CAG is appointed by the President of India 2. The CAG can be removed only through the impeachment process 3. The CAG submits audit reports directly to the Parliament 4. The CAG audits all expenditures from the Consolidated Fund of India Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only

#73

Which of the following Constitutional provisions contains detailed procedure for amendment of the Constitution?

Article 368 Article 370 Article 352 Article 356

#74

Which of the following statements about the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is NOT correct?

It was established by the 89th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003 It investigates matters relating to safeguards provided for Scheduled Tribes It has the powers of a civil court while investigating any matter Its recommendations are binding on the Union and State governments

#75

Which of the following statements about the Union Territories in India is NOT correct?

The President administers Union Territories through administrators appointed by him All Union Territories have representation in the Lok Sabha Delhi has a special status with its own legislative assembly and council of ministers The administrators of all Union Territories have the same powers

#76

Which of the following Constitutional Amendments is known as the 'Mini Constitution' due to the extensive changes it made?

40th Amendment 42nd Amendment 44th Amendment 73rd Amendment

#77

Which one of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha to various states?

Second Schedule Third Schedule Fourth Schedule Fifth Schedule

#78

The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in:

The Lok Sabha only The Rajya Sabha only Either House of Parliament Joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament

#79

Which of the following statements about Freedom of Religion in India is NOT correct?

The state cannot impose religious tax on any particular religion The state cannot establish official religion The state cannot interfere in religious practices even if they violate public health Every religious denomination has the right to establish religious institutions

#80

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of "State" under Article 12 of the Constitution?

Government and Parliament of India Government and Legislature of each State Local authorities Non-governmental organizations

#81

Which of the following is NOT a ground for imposing reasonable restrictions on the Fundamental Rights guaranteed under Article 19?

Defamation Contempt of court Public order Public service

#82

Consider the following statements about the Constituent Assembly: 1. It was established under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, 1947 2. Its members were elected indirectly 3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was its President 4. It took 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days to draft the Constitution Which statements are correct?

1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only

#83

The provision for Uniform Civil Code is mentioned in which part of the Indian Constitution?

Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Duties Preamble

#84

The 'Instrument of Instructions' contained in the Government of India Act, 1935 has been incorporated in the Constitution of India as:

Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy Emergency Provisions Fundamental Duties

#85

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

Habeas Corpus Mandamus Prohibition Quo Warranto

#86

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

The Vice-President is elected by members of an electoral college consisting of both Houses of Parliament The Vice-President serves as ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha The Vice-President must have the qualifications required for a member of the Rajya Sabha The Vice-President can be removed by a resolution passed in the Lok Sabha

#87

Which of the following Schedules of the Indian Constitution contains provisions regarding the administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram?

Fourth Schedule Fifth Schedule Sixth Schedule Eighth Schedule

#88

Which of the following statements about Fundamental Duties is correct?

They were originally enshrined in the Constitution at the time of its adoption They are legally enforceable by courts They were recommended by the Swaran Singh Committee They apply to citizens of India and foreigners alike

#89

In which of the following cases did the Supreme Court rule that the Governor is not bound to act according to the advice of the Council of Ministers in deciding whether to give assent, withhold assent, or return a bill for reconsideration?

S.R. Bommai v. Union of India Nabam Rebia v. Deputy Speaker Rameshwar Prasad v. Union of India Shamsher Singh v. State of Punjab

#90

With reference to the appointment of Supreme Court judges, consider the following statements: 1. The judges are appointed by the President in consultation with the Chief Justice of India 2. The Collegium system is mentioned in the Constitution 3. The President can return the recommendations for reconsideration once 4. The Second Judges Case (1993) established the Collegium system Which statements are correct?

1, 2 and 3 only 1, 3 and 4 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 4 only

#91

The Constituent Assembly that framed the Constitution of India was set up under:

Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946 Government of India Act, 1935 Indian Independence Act, 1947 Indian Councils Act, 1909

#92

Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with services under the Union and the States?

Part X Part XII Part XIV Part XVI

#93

Which of the following is NOT included in the term 'law' under Article 13 of the Constitution?

Ordinances Orders Regulations Administrative instructions

#94

The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' can be issued:

Only against public authorities Against both public authorities and private individuals Only in cases of preventive detention Only for protection of Fundamental Rights under Article 19

#95

Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?

100th Amendment 101st Amendment 102nd Amendment 103rd Amendment

#96

Which of the following factors does the Constitution NOT explicitly mention as grounds for imposing reasonable restrictions on freedom of speech and expression?

Security of the State Friendly relations with foreign States Contempt of Court Protection of privacy

#97

Which Amendment Act added the words 'socialist', 'secular' and 'integrity' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

38th Amendment 42nd Amendment 44th Amendment 73rd Amendment

#98

Which one of the following High Courts has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Lakshadweep?

Madras High Court Kerala High Court Karnataka High Court Bombay High Court

#99

The Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament is appointed by:

President of India Prime Minister of India Speaker of the Lok Sabha Comptroller and Auditor General of India

#100

Which Constitutional Amendment Act reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years for Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections?

61st Amendment Act 62nd Amendment Act 63rd Amendment Act 64th Amendment Act