Indian History, Geography, Indian Polity - Question Bank
1. Who is the custodian of the Public Accounts Committee's report in Parliament?
2. The 'Right to Information Act' was enacted in India in the year:
3. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Territories?
4. The first woman Prime Minister of India was:
5. The Supreme Court of India consists of how many judges as per current strength (including Chief Justice)?
6. The concept of 'Single Citizenship' in India is borrowed from the Constitution of:
7. Which Article of the Constitution provides for the establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions?
8. The minimum age for becoming a member of the Lok Sabha is:
9. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
10. The Election Commission of India is a/an:
11. The 'Doctrine of Basic Structure' of the Constitution was propounded by the Supreme Court in which case?
12. Which is the highest law-making body in India?
13. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is inspired by the Constitution of:
14. Who is the constitutional head of the state government?
15. The Emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the Constitution of which country?
16. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
17. The power to amend the Constitution of India is vested in:
18. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
19. The President of India can be impeached by a procedure laid down in which Article of the Constitution?
20. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
21. The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
22. The Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by which part of the Indian Constitution?
23. The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India as a:
24. Who is considered the 'Architect of the Indian Constitution'?
25. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
26. The Palk Strait separates India from which country?
27. Which of the following is the longest river in Peninsular India?
28. The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?
29. The highest rainfall in India is recorded at:
30. Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?
31. The capital of India, New Delhi, is situated on the banks of which river?
32. Which is the largest island belonging to India?
33. The Western Ghats and Eastern Ghats meet at the:
34. The Thar Desert is primarily located in which Indian state?
35. Which river is considered the holiest river in India?
36. The highest mountain peak in India is:
37. India gained independence on:
38. Who led the famous Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha)?
39. The Indian National Congress was founded in:
40. Who is known as the 'Father of Modern India'?
41. The Battle of Plassey, a pivotal event in Indian history, took place in:
42. The Maratha warrior king Shivaji Maharaj established his kingdom in the:
43. The Mughal Emperor who is known for his religious tolerance and the introduction of 'Din-i-Ilahi' was:
44. Which ruler is credited with the construction of the Qutub Minar in Delhi?
45. The famous Konark Sun Temple is located in which Indian state?
46. Who was the author of 'Arthashastra', a treatise on statecraft and economics?
47. The Chola Dynasty is renowned for its contribution to:
48. The capital of the Gupta Empire during its peak was:
49. The Mauryan Empire was founded by:
50. Which Indus Valley Civilization site is known for its Great Bath?