Indian polity and Constitution - Question Bank
1. Financial Emergency can be proclaimed by the President under which Article?
2. Article 356 of the Indian Constitution is related to:
3. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the provision for a National Emergency?
4. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) consists of a Chairman and how many other members?
5. The Attorney General of India is appointed by:
6. The concept of 'Single Citizenship' in India is borrowed from the constitution of which country?
7. Which Article provides for the creation of an All-India Judicial Service?
8. The power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment is vested in:
9. Who is the Chairman of the National Development Council?
10. The Vice-President of India can be removed from office by:
11. Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
12. What is the term of office for the President of India?
13. The tenure of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is:
14. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is appointed by:
15. The Election Commission of India is a constitutional body established under which Article?
16. Who is the constitutional head of the state government?
17. The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is borrowed from the constitution of which country?
18. Writs like Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto can be issued by:
19. Which Article deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
20. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, deals with:
21. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which part to the Constitution?
22. The Panchayati Raj System is provided for in which part of the Constitution?
23. The Chief Minister of a State is appointed by:
24. The Governor of a State is appointed by:
25. Which part of the Constitution deals with the States?
26. Who appoints the judges of the High Courts?
27. The High Courts in India are established by:
28. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
29. The Supreme Court of India consists of the Chief Justice and how many other judges (as per current strength)?
30. Which Article deals with the powers and functions of the Supreme Court?
31. Who is the Presiding Officer of the Lok Sabha?
32. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
33. What is the minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
34. The Parliament of India consists of the President, the Lok Sabha, and which other house?
35. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union Parliament?
36. The total number of members in the Council of Ministers cannot exceed what percentage of the total number of members of the House of the People (Lok Sabha)?
37. The Prime Minister of India is appointed by:
38. The President of India can be impeached by a procedure laid down in which Article?
39. Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
40. The Union Executive consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister, and which other body?
41. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which Amendment Act?
42. How many Fundamental Duties are currently specified in the Constitution?
43. The concept of 'Uniform Civil Code' is mentioned in which Article of the Directive Principles?
44. Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?
45. Which Fundamental Right was deleted by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978?
46. The Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression is guaranteed under which Article?
47. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
48. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
49. The Preamble to the Constitution of India declares India as a:
50. When did the Constitution of India come into effect?