Preamble, Fundamental rights and directive principles, President, Parliament, Supreme Court, Governor - Chief Minister - High Court, UPSC and State Public Service Commission, Political parties and pressure groups, Role of caste in Indian politics, Regional political parties - coalition government, Panchayat Raj - rural development, Election Commission - One Line Questions
1.
The members of the UPSC are appointed for a term of: —
6 years or 65 years of age
2.
The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is: —
552
3.
The retirement age for a Supreme Court Judge is: —
65 years
4.
The Supreme Court has held that the Preamble is: —
A part of the Constitution
5.
A coalition government is formed when: —
No single party gets a majority, and two or more parties join together
6.
The ideals of 'Justice, Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity' in the Preamble are inspired by the: —
French Revolution
7.
The primary function of the UPSC is to advise the Government on matters relating to: —
Recruitment to Civil Services
8.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality? —
Article 14-18
9.
The Chief Minister has to communicate his decisions to the Governor relating to the administration of the affairs of the State as per which Article? —
Article 167
10.
The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed under which Article? —
Article 19
11.
The Governor of a State can reserve any Bill passed by the State Legislative Assembly for the consideration of the President under which Article? —
Article 200
12.
Which Article deals with the High Courts in the States? —
Article 214
13.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is constituted under which Article of the Constitution? —
Article 315
14.
The Right to Constitutional Remedies is provided under which Article? —
Article 32
15.
Which Article of the Constitution deals with the Election Commission? —
Article 324
16.
The President can declare a National Emergency under Article: —
Article 352
17.
Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to secure a social order for the promotion of welfare of the people? —
Article 38
18.
The Directive Principle related to Uniform Civil Code is found in which Article? —
Article 44
19.
The Governor acts as the Chancellor of the Universities in his state, except: —
Central Universities
20.
Caste plays a significant role in Indian politics primarily due to: —
Historical social stratification
21.
Which of the following is NOT a function of Political Parties? —
Forming international alliances
22.
Pressure groups influence policy by: —
Lobbying and advocacy
23.
The President of India is elected by: —
An electoral college consisting of elected members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies
24.
A State Public Service Commission (SPSC) is constituted for: —
Each state
25.
The Election Commission of India is a/an: —
Constitutional body
26.
The High Court judges are appointed by the: —
President of India
27.
The Parliament of India consists of: —
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
28.
The President of India can issue an Ordinance during the period when: —
Both Houses of Parliament are not in session
29.
The Election Commission is responsible for conducting elections to: —
All of the above
30.
Regional political parties in India are characterized by their focus on: —
Specific regions or linguistic groups
31.
Who is the guardian of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens? —
Supreme Court
32.
The power of judicial review is exercised by the: —
Supreme Court
33.
Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution? —
Part IV
34.
The Rajya Sabha is a: —
Permanent body not subject to dissolution
35.
Directive Principles aim to establish: —
Social and economic democracy
36.
The primary role of the Election Commission is to ensure: —
Free and fair elections
37.
Which part of the Constitution is often referred to as the 'conscience of the Constitution'? —
Preamble
38.
The concept of 'Judicial Activism' is most closely associated with the: —
Supreme Court
39.
Who is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? —
Vice-President of India
40.
Who appoints the Governor of a State? —
President of India
41.
The Chief Minister is appointed by the: —
Governor of the State
42.
Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? —
President
43.
Which fundamental right protects citizens against exploitation? —
Right against Exploitation
44.
Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right? —
Right to Property
45.
The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a: —
Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic
46.
Which of the following words was NOT originally present in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution? —
Secular
47.
The Supreme Court of India was established under: —
The Constitution of India
48.
The President can be impeached by: —
Either House of Parliament
49.
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, gave constitutional status to: —
Panchayati Raj institutions
50.
Panchayati Raj refers to the system of: —
Rural local self-governance