Civil Services Examination - Indian polity: constitution and political system Online Test (MCQ Quiz)

1. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Fundamental Rights?

A) Part III B) Part IV C) Part II D) Part V

2. The concept of 'Directive Principles of State Policy' in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from the constitution of which country?

A) United Kingdom B) United States C) Ireland D) Canada

3. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a:

A) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic B) Sovereign, Democratic Republic C) Federal, Socialist, Republic D) Sovereign, Socialist, Democratic Republic

4. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?

A) Article 14 B) Article 17 C) Article 18 D) Article 15

5. The 'Union of States' is mentioned in which Article of the Constitution?

A) Article 1 B) Article 3 C) Article 5 D) Article 11

6. Who is considered the architect of the Indian Constitution?

A) Jawaharlal Nehru B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar D) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

7. The 'Right to Equality' is guaranteed by which Articles of the Constitution?

A) Articles 14-18 B) Articles 19-22 C) Articles 23-24 D) Articles 25-28

8. The President of India can be impeached under which Article?

A) Article 61 B) Article 72 C) Article 110 D) Article 124

9. Which constitutional amendment added the word 'Secular' to the Preamble?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978 C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 D) 86th Amendment Act, 2002

10. The Supreme Court of India has the power of Judicial Review. This power is derived from:

A) Article 13 of the Constitution B) The Preamble C) Directive Principles of State Policy D) Fundamental Duties

11. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

A) Vice-President of India B) Chief Justice of India C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha D) Prime Minister of India

12. The term of office for a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) is:

A) 5 years B) 6 years C) 4 years D) Until dissolution

13. Which Article deals with the composition of the Council of Ministers?

A) Article 74 B) Article 75 C) Article 76 D) Article 77

14. The 'Panchayati Raj' system was constitutionally recognized by which amendment act?

A) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 B) 74th Amendment Act, 1992 C) 86th Amendment Act, 2002 D) 97th Amendment Act, 2011

15. What is the minimum age to be elected as a member of the Lok Sabha?

A) 25 years B) 30 years C) 35 years D) 18 years

16. The 'Welfare State' concept is envisioned in which part of the Indian Constitution?

A) Fundamental Rights B) Directive Principles of State Policy C) Fundamental Duties D) Preamble

17. Which Article grants the Right to Constitutional Remedies?

A) Article 32 B) Article 14 C) Article 21 D) Article 29

18. The residuary powers of legislation are vested with:

A) The Parliament B) The State Legislatures C) The President D) The Supreme Court

19. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?

A) 10 B) 11 C) 12 D) 15

20. The 'Single Citizenship' for all citizens of India is a feature borrowed from the constitution of:

A) United States B) Canada C) United Kingdom D) Australia

21. Which part of the Constitution deals with the 'Union Executive'?

A) Part V B) Part VI C) Part IV D) Part III

22. The 'Emergency Provisions' in the Indian Constitution are largely inspired by the Constitution of:

A) United States B) Canada C) Weimar Republic (Germany) D) France

23. The National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:

A) 22nd July 1947 B) 15th August 1947 C) 26th January 1950 D) 2nd October 1947

24. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the formation of a new state and alteration of areas, boundaries or names of existing states?

A) Article 2 B) Article 3 C) Article 4 D) Article 5

25. The 'Concurrent List' in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of:

A) United States B) Canada C) Australia D) United Kingdom

26. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

A) President of India B) Vice-President of India C) Speaker of Lok Sabha D) Prime Minister of India

27. The 'Fundamental Duties' were added to the Constitution by which amendment?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978 C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 D) 86th Amendment Act, 2002

28. Which Article empowers the Parliament to legislate on any matter in the State List during a National Emergency?

A) Article 352 B) Article 356 C) Article 360 D) Article 350

29. The concept of 'Secularism' in the Indian context means:

A) State having no religion B) State promoting one religion C) State having all religions as state religions D) State having no official religion but treating all religions equally

30. The 'Right to Freedom of Religion' is guaranteed under which Articles?

A) Articles 20-24 B) Articles 25-28 C) Articles 29-30 D) Articles 31-32

31. The quorum for the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is:

A) One-tenth of the total membership B) One-fifth of the total membership C) One-third of the total membership D) One-half of the total membership

32. Which Article deals with the 'Uniform Civil Code'?

A) Article 43 B) Article 44 C) Article 45 D) Article 48

33. The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions of punishment is vested in the:

A) President B) Governor C) Supreme Court D) President and Governor

34. The 'Separation of Judiciary from the Executive' is provided for in which Article?

A) Article 48 B) Article 49 C) Article 50 D) Article 51

35. The 'Panchsheel Principles' are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?

A) Fundamental Rights B) Directive Principles of State Policy C) Fundamental Duties D) Preamble

36. Who appoints the Attorney General of India?

A) Prime Minister B) President C) Chief Justice of India D) Union Law Minister

37. The 'Right to Property' was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights by which Amendment Act?

A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 B) 44th Amendment Act, 1978 C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 D) 86th Amendment Act, 2002

38. The concept of 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution was laid down by the Supreme Court in which case?

A) Kesavananda Bharati case B) Golaknath case C) Shankari Prasad case D) Minerva Mills case

39. Which Article deals with the 'Protection of life and personal liberty'?

A) Article 20 B) Article 21 C) Article 22 D) Article 23

40. The Vice-President of India can be removed from his office by a resolution of:

A) Lok Sabha B) Rajya Sabha C) Both Houses of Parliament D) The President

41. The 'Public Accounts Committee' is also known as:

A) Committee of the Whole B) Watchdog of the Treasury C) Advisory Committee D) Consultative Committee

42. The provisions relating to Citizenship are contained in which part of the Constitution?

A) Part I B) Part II C) Part III D) Part IV

43. Which Article empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

A) Article 85 B) Article 90 C) Article 95 D) Article 105

44. The 'Contingency Fund of India' is placed at the disposal of the:

A) Parliament B) President C) Prime Minister D) Finance Minister

45. The system of 'Judicial Review' in India is:

A) Based on due process of law B) Based on procedure established by law C) Based on natural justice D) Not present

46. Who is the constitutional head of the State government?

A) Chief Minister B) Chief Justice of the High Court C) Governor D) Speaker of the State Legislative Assembly

47. The 'Preamble' to the Constitution of India is:

A) Justiciable B) Non-justiciable C) Partially justiciable D) Not a part of the Constitution

48. Which Article provides for the establishment of the Election Commission of India?

A) Article 320 B) Article 324 C) Article 326 D) Article 330

49. The concept of 'Cooperative Societies' is included in the Constitution by which Amendment?

A) 97th Amendment Act, 2011 B) 86th Amendment Act, 2002 C) 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 D) 74th Amendment Act, 1992

50. The 'Speaker' of the Lok Sabha has the casting vote in case of:

A) A tie B) A majority vote C) A special majority vote D) When the house is in committee

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