Indian Polity MCQ: MCQ Test
50 questions · pick one option for each · submit when you finish to see your score and the correct answers.
Question 1 of 50
Schedule Ninth of the Indian Constitution deals with :
- ASubjects contained in the Union List, State List and Concurrent List
- BThe recognition of languages
- CCertain acts and regulatins of State Legislatures Dealing with land reforms and abolition of Zamindari
- DThe territories of State and Union territories
Question 2 of 50
How is Rajya Sabha dissolved?
- AAt the end of Chairman's tenure
- BPresident dissolves after 5 years
- CDissolved with Lok Sabha automatically
- DNone of these
Question 3 of 50
Consider the following statements about the 'Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005' and select one which is NOT provided for or specially exempted :
- AIt is not applicable in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
- BAn applicant making request for information will have to give reasons for seeking information
- CRemoval of Chif Information Officer
- DEvery Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of 5 years or till the age of 65 years whichever is earlier
Question 4 of 50
Article 340 of the Constitution of India provides for the appointment of a commission to investigate the conditions for the improvement of ___
- ASocially and educationally backward classes
- BSocially and economically backward classes
- CEducationally and economically backward classes
- DScheduled castes and scheduled tribes
Question 5 of 50
Which one of the following is NOT a Fundamental Duty?
- ATo respect the National Anthem
- BTo safeguard public property
- CTo protect monuments and places of public importance
- DTo protect and improve the natural environment
Question 6 of 50
Of the following, the town does not come within the National Capital Region (NCR) is ___
- APanipat
- BRohtak
- CKhurja
- DMathura
Question 7 of 50
The Stae of Uttar Pradesh accounts for ____
- A60 Lok Sabha seats
- B70 Lok Sabha seats
- C80 Lok Sabha seats
- D90 Lok Sabha seats
Question 8 of 50
Under the administration of which one of the following is the Department of Atomic Energy?
- APrime Minister's Office
- BCabinet Secretary
- CMinistry of Power
- DMinistry of Science and Technology
Question 9 of 50
What was the basis for constituting the Constituent Assembly of India?
- AThe resolution of Indian National Congress
- BThe Cabinet Mission Plan, 1946
- CThe Indian Independence Act, 1947
- DThe resolution of the Provincial/State legislature of the Dominion of India
Question 10 of 50
Which of the following appointments is NOT made by the President of India?
- ASpeaker of the Lok Sabha
- BChief Justice of India
- CChief of Air Staff
- DChief of Army
Question 11 of 50
Indian Constitution has given some liberties to its citizens. Which of the following is NOT true about it. Citizen is free to the liberty of ____
- AHis expression and speech
- BTo gather peacefully without arms
- CTo purchase land and property in any part of the country
- DTo do business in any trades in the list prepared by Indian Government
Question 12 of 50
The constitution of India is_____
- ARigid
- BFlexible
- CVery rigid
- DPartly rigid, partly flexible
Question 13 of 50
Chinese Parliament is known as___
- ANational People's Congress
- BNational Assembly
- CThe National Parliament of China
- DThe House of Democracy of China
Question 14 of 50
If the President of India exercise his power as provided under Article 356 of the constitution respect of a particular State then___
- AThe assembly of the state is automatically dissolved
- BThe power of the Legislature of that State shall be excercisable by or under the authority of the parliament
- CArticle 19 is suspended in that State
- DThe President can make laws relating to that State
Question 15 of 50
Which Directive Principle bears the direct impact of Gandhi's moral philosophy?
- AEqual pay for equal work
- BProvision of free legal aid and advice
- CProhibition of the slaughter of cows
- DProtection of the moments of historical importance
Question 16 of 50
If a particular area is brought under the fifth schedule of the constitution of India, which one of the following statements best reflects the consequence of it?
- AThis would prevent the transfer of land of tribal people to non-trible people
- BThis would create a local self governing in that area
- CThis would convert that area into a Union territory
- DThe state having such areas would be declared a special category state
Question 17 of 50
Sikkim was made an integral part of India under the 36th Amendment
- A39th Amendment
- B40th Amendment
- C42nd Amendment
- D36th Amendment
Question 18 of 50
Which one of the following is NOT a department in the Ministry of Human Resource Development?
- ADepartment of Elementary Dducation and Literacy
- BDepartment of Secondary Education and Higher Education
- CDepartment of Technical Education
- DDepartment of Woman and Child Development
Question 19 of 50
The Articles of the Constitution of India which deal with Directive Principles of State Policy are____
- A26 to 41
- B30 to 45
- C36 to 51
- D40 to 55
Question 20 of 50
In which one of the following Ministries, the Census Organisation has been functioning on a permanent footing since 1961?
- AHome Affairs
- BHealth and Family Welfare
- CHuman Resource Development
- DSocial Justice and Empowerment
Question 21 of 50
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution can the President be impeached?
- AArticle 61
- BArticle 75
- CArticle 76
- DArticle 356
Question 22 of 50
In which of the following years the Fundamental Duties have been added to the existent Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India?
- A1965
- B1976
- C1979
- D1982
Question 23 of 50
In the Lok Sabha, unless there is a quorum, the Speaker should not conduct the proceedings, To ensure this___
- AThe Speaker usually counts the heads at the beginning of everyday's first session
- BThe Parliamentary Secretariat keeps a watch on the attendance in the House and informs the Speaker
- CThe attendance register kept at the entrance is monitered
- DThe Speaker relies only on the members to bring to his the lack or a quorum
Question 24 of 50
In case the President wishes to resign, to whom is he to address his resignation letter?
- AChief Justice of India
- BSecretary of Lok Sabha
- CVice President
- DPrime Minister
Question 25 of 50
Which one of the following rights was described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the 'heart and soul of the constitution'?
- ARight to freedom of religion
- BRight to property
- CRight to equality
- DRight to Constitutional Remedies
Question 26 of 50
Of the following words in the Preamble of the Constitution of India which was not inserted through the Constitution (Forty Second) Amendmend Act, 1976?
- ASocialist
- BSecular
- CDignity
- DIntegrity
Question 27 of 50
The President can be impeached on the grounds of violating the Constitution by :
- AThe Chief Justice of India
- BThe Vice-President of India
- CThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- DThe two houses of Parliament
Question 28 of 50
Which List and Entry of Seventh Schedule of Indian Constitution is related to election of the legistature of the State?
- AList - I, Entry 72
- BList - II, Entry 27
- CList - II, Entry 37
- DList - III, Entry 32
Question 29 of 50
Economic Survey is presented in Parliament every year___
- ABefore the presentation of budget for the coming year
- BAfter the presentation of budget for the coming year
- CAfter the presentation of finance bill
- DAnd has no relation with the presentation of budget
Question 30 of 50
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments state that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total numbers of the house of the people?
- A90th
- B91st
- C92nd
- D93rd
Question 31 of 50
Who is the highest civil servant of the Union Government?
- AAttorney General
- BCabinet Secretary
- CHome Secretary
- DPrincipal Secretary to the P.M.
Question 32 of 50
Which one of the following cannot be dissolved but can be abolished?
- ALok Sabha
- BRajya Sabha
- CState Legislative Assemblies
- DNone of these
Question 33 of 50
Indian Constitution declares India a Secular State. This means that______
- AReligious worship is not allowed
- BReligions are patronised by the State
- CThe State regards religion as a private affair of the citizen and does not discriminate on this basis
- DNone of them
Question 34 of 50
If the Finance Minister fails to get the Annual Budget passed in the Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister is expected to____
- ACompel the Finance Minister to resign
- BSubmit the resignation of his/her cabinet
- CRefer it to the Joint Session of both the Houses of Parliament
- DFrom another cabinet with different members
Question 35 of 50
Which provision of the Fundamental Rights is directly related to the exploitation of children?
- AArticle 17
- BArticle 19
- CArticle 23
- DArticle 24
Question 36 of 50
Which one of the following duties is NOT performed by Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
- ATo audit and report on all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India
- BTo audit and report on all expenditure from the Contingency Funds and Public Accounts
- CTo audit and report on all trading, manufacturing profit and loss accounts
- DTo control the receipt and issue of public money, and to ensure that the public revenue is lodged in the exchequer
Question 37 of 50
The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added by ___
- A1st Amendment
- B8th Amendment
- C9th Amendment
- D42nd Amendment
Question 38 of 50
The quorum of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha is____
- A1/5th of the total membership
- B1/6th of the total membership
- C1/8th of the total membership
- D1/10th of the total membership
Question 39 of 50
The preamble to the constitution declares India as _____
- AA Sovereign Democratic Republic
- BA Socialist Democratic Republic
- CA Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
- DA Federal Democratic Republic
Question 40 of 50
How much time the Constituent Assembly took to frame the Constutution of India?
- A2 years 7 months 23 days
- B2 years 11 months 18 days
- C3 years 4 months 14 days
- D3 years 11 months 5 days
Question 41 of 50
Which part of the Indian Constitution has been described as the soul of the Constitution?
- AFundamental Rights
- BDirective Principles of State Policy
- CThe Preamble
- DRight to Constitutional Remedies
Question 42 of 50
Which of the following States elect only one member of the Lok Sabha?
- AArunachal Pradesh
- BManipur
- CSikkim
- DTripura
Question 43 of 50
Where was the first parliamentary form of Government formed?
- ABritain
- BBelgium
- CSwitzerland
- DFrance
Question 44 of 50
The word 'Secularism' was inserted in the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by____
- A25th Amendment
- B42nd Amendment
- C44th Amendment
- D52nd Amendment
Question 45 of 50
Which of the following Fundamental Right is NOT available to foreign citizen?
- AEquality before law
- BRight of freedom of expression
- CRight of freedom of life and body
- DRight against exploitation
Question 46 of 50
Which of the following Articles of Indian Constitution guarantees freedom to press?
- AArticle 16
- BArticle 19
- CArticle 22
- DArticle 31
Question 47 of 50
Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of the State Policy?
- APart I
- BPart II
- CPart IV
- DPart V
Question 48 of 50
The office of the Deputy Prime Minister____
- AWas created under the original Constitution
- BIs an extra-constitutional growth
- CWas created by 44th Amendment
- DWas created by 85th Amendment
Question 49 of 50
Survey of India is under the Ministry of ____
- ADefence
- BEnvironment and Forests
- CHome Affairs
- DScience and Technology
Question 50 of 50
Which of the following Constitution Amendment Acts seeks that the size of the Council of Ministers at the Centre and in a State must not exceed 15% of the total number of members in the Lok Sabha and the total number of members of the Legislative Assembly of that state respectively?
- A91st
- B93rd
- C95th
- D97th