general polity and the Indian Constitution - Question Bank
1. The 'Fundamental Duties' were added to the Constitution by which Amendment Act?
2. The Supreme Court of India acts as a court of record, which means:
3. Which Amendment Act introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
4. The 'No Confidence Motion' can be moved in which House of Parliament?
5. The term of office of the President of India is:
6. Which Article prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
7. The 'Panchsheel' principles of foreign policy were first articulated by:
8. The power to issue writs of mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, and quo warranto is vested in the:
9. The 'Question Hour' in Parliament is held:
10. Which Article empowers the Parliament to form a new state or alter the boundaries of existing states?
11. The minimum age for becoming a member of the Lok Sabha is:
12. Which part of the Constitution deals with the Union Territories?
13. The concept of 'Separation of Powers' between the legislature, executive, and judiciary is most strongly associated with the political philosophy of:
14. The Governor of a state holds office during the pleasure of the:
15. The 'Gram Sabha' is the body comprising:
16. The Attorney General of India is appointed by the:
17. Which constitutional amendment granted constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?
18. The 'Right to Constitutional Remedies' is provided under which Article?
19. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
20. The 'Lokpal' institution is intended to combat:
21. Who can be removed from office by a motion of impeachment?
22. The first general elections in India were held in:
23. The power to declare a National Emergency is vested in the:
24. Which Article provides for the Uniform Civil Code?
25. The concept of 'Concurrent List' in the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution is borrowed from the Constitution of:
26. The Preamble was amended by which Amendment Act?
27. The writ of 'Habeas Corpus' means:
28. Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
29. Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has been abrogated by which constitutional order?
30. The system of Panchayat Raj was first introduced in which states?
31. The quorum for the Lok Sabha is:
32. Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?
33. The concept of Judicial Review in India is inspired by the Constitution of:
34. The Election Commission of India is a/an:
35. Who administers the oath of office to the Governor of a state?
36. The total number of members in the Rajya Sabha is fixed at:
37. Which Article deals with the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?
38. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by:
39. Which Amendment Act is known as the 'Mini-Constitution' of India?
40. The power to grant pardons, reprieves, or respites, or to suspend, remit, or commute sentences is vested in the:
41. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of which body?
42. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a High Court for each state?
43. The Supreme Court of India consists of how many judges (including the Chief Justice)?
44. The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of:
45. How many Fundamental Duties are enshrined in the Indian Constitution?
46. The concept of 'Single Citizenship' in India is adopted from which country's constitution?
47. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
48. The Directive Principles of State Policy are borrowed from the Constitution of which country?
49. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
50. The Preamble to the Indian Constitution declares India as a: