Practice the most important Indian Polity MCQ Questions with Answers for SSC, Railway, Banking, Police, Defence and other competitive exams. These carefully selected multiple choice questions cover the Constitution of India, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, President, Prime Minister, Judiciary, Constitutional Bodies and other important topics. Every question includes four options, the correct answer and a brief explanation for quick revision.
Q1. The Constitution of India came into force on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 November 1949
C. 26 January 1950
D. 24 January 1950
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The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950, celebrated every year as Republic Day.
Q2. The Constitution of India was adopted on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 November 1949
C. 26 January 1950
D. 9 December 1946
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The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26 November 1949.
Q3. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and is regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
Q4. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
C. Sardar Patel
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar headed the Drafting Committee that prepared the Constitution of India.
Q5. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
C. C. Rajagopalachari
D. Sardar Patel
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad presided over the Constituent Assembly and later became the first President of India.
Q6. The Constitution of India is the:
A. Shortest written Constitution
B. Longest written Constitution
C. Oldest Constitution
D. Smallest Constitution
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The Constitution of India is the longest written Constitution of any sovereign nation.
Q7. The Preamble begins with the words:
A. In the name of God
B. We, the People of India
C. Jai Hind
D. Bharat Mata Ki Jai
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The Preamble declares that the Constitution derives its authority from the people of India.
Q8. India is described in the Preamble as a:
A. Monarchy
B. Dictatorship
C. Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
D. Federation of States only
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These words describe the nature of the Indian State as stated in the Preamble.
Q9. The words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ were added to the Preamble by the:
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 52nd Amendment
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The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 added the words ‘Socialist’ and ‘Secular’ to the Preamble.
Q10. The Constitution originally contained:
A. 22 Parts
B. 25 Parts
C. 22 Parts, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules
D. 395 Articles only
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The original Constitution had 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 8 Schedules.
Q11. Fundamental Rights are borrowed from the Constitution of:
A. Canada
B. Ireland
C. USA
D. Australia
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The concept of Fundamental Rights was borrowed from the Constitution of the United States.
Q12. Fundamental Rights are contained in:
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part IVA
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Fundamental Rights are provided under Part III (Articles 12–35) of the Constitution.
Q13. Which Article guarantees the Right to Equality?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 32
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Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of the laws.
Q14. Which Article abolishes Untouchability?
A. Article 15
B. Article 16
C. Article 17
D. Article 18
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Article 17 abolishes untouchability and makes its practice an offence.
Q15. Which Article guarantees the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression?
A. Article 14
B. Article 19
C. Article 21
D. Article 25
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Article 19(1)(a) guarantees the Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression.
Q16. Which Article provides Protection of Life and Personal Liberty?
A. Article 19
B. Article 20
C. Article 21
D. Article 22
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Article 21 guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law.
Q17. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is provided under:
A. Article 21
B. Article 25
C. Article 32
D. Article 51
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Dr. B. R. Ambedkar called Article 32 the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Constitution.
Q18. Fundamental Duties were added by the:
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
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Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
Q19. Fundamental Duties are included in:
A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part IVA
D. Part V
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Fundamental Duties are contained in Part IVA under Article 51A.
Q20. Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in:
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part IVA
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Directive Principles of State Policy are included in Part IV (Articles 36–51) of the Constitution.
Q21. Who is the Constitutional Head of the Union Government of India?
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Vice-President
D. Chief Justice of India
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The President is the Constitutional Head of the Union, while the Prime Minister is the real executive head.
Q22. The President of India is elected by:
A. Members of Lok Sabha only
B. Members of Parliament only
C. An Electoral College
D. The Prime Minister
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The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected MPs and elected MLAs of the States and certain Union Territories.
Q23. The term of office of the President of India is:
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
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The President holds office for a term of five years from the date of entering office.
Q24. The minimum age to become the President of India is:
A. 30 years
B. 35 years
C. 40 years
D. 45 years
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A person must be at least 35 years old to be eligible for election as President.
Q25. The President of India resigns by addressing the resignation letter to the:
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Justice of India
C. Vice-President
D. Speaker of Lok Sabha
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The President submits the resignation to the Vice-President of India.
Q26. The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the:
A. Lok Sabha
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Supreme Court
D. NITI Aayog
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The Vice-President serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
Q27. The minimum age to become the Vice-President of India is:
A. 30 years
B. 35 years
C. 40 years
D. 45 years
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A candidate for Vice-President must have completed 35 years of age.
Q28. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
A. Chief Justice of India
B. President
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Parliament
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The President appoints the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Lok Sabha as the Prime Minister.
Q29. The Prime Minister of India must be a member of:
A. Rajya Sabha only
B. Lok Sabha only
C. Either House of Parliament
D. State Legislature
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The Prime Minister may be a member of either the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha.
Q30. The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the:
A. President
B. Rajya Sabha
C. Lok Sabha
D. Supreme Court
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The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha under Article 75.
Q31. The Parliament of India consists of:
A. President and Lok Sabha
B. Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
C. President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D. President and Rajya Sabha
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According to the Constitution, Parliament consists of the President, Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
Q32. The Rajya Sabha is also known as the:
A. Lower House
B. House of the People
C. Council of States
D. National Assembly
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Rajya Sabha represents the States and is therefore called the Council of States.
Q33. The Lok Sabha is also known as the:
A. Council of States
B. Upper House
C. House of the People
D. National Council
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Lok Sabha is the directly elected House of the People.
Q34. The normal term of the Lok Sabha is:
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. 7 years
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The normal tenure of the Lok Sabha is five years unless dissolved earlier.
Q35. The Rajya Sabha is a:
A. Temporary House
B. Permanent House
C. Dissolved every five years
D. State Legislature
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Rajya Sabha is a permanent body and is never dissolved. One-third of its members retire every two years.
Q36. The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha is:
A. 500
B. 530
C. 545
D. 552
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The Constitution provides for a maximum strength of 552 members in the Lok Sabha.
Q37. The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is:
A. 238
B. 245
C. 250
D. 260
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The Constitution fixes the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha at 250 members.
Q38. Who presides over the joint sitting of Parliament?
A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Chief Justice of India
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The Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament.
Q39. Money Bills can be introduced only in the:
A. Rajya Sabha
B. Lok Sabha
C. Either House
D. Joint Sitting
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A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha with the President’s recommendation.
Q40. Who decides whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
A. President
B. Prime Minister
C. Speaker of Lok Sabha
D. Chairman of Rajya Sabha
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The decision of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha on whether a Bill is a Money Bill is final.
Q41. The Supreme Court of India was established on:
A. 26 January 1950
B. 28 January 1950
C. 15 August 1947
D. 26 November 1949
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The Supreme Court of India came into existence on 28 January 1950, replacing the Federal Court of India.
Q42. The Supreme Court of India is located in:
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Kolkata
D. Chennai
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The Supreme Court of India is situated in New Delhi.
Q43. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A. Prime Minister
B. Parliament
C. President
D. Vice-President
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The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India.
Q44. Which Article deals with the establishment of the Supreme Court?
A. Article 124
B. Article 143
C. Article 214
D. Article 226
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Article 124 provides for the establishment and constitution of the Supreme Court of India.
Q45. The retirement age of a Supreme Court Judge is:
A. 60 years
B. 62 years
C. 65 years
D. 68 years
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Judges of the Supreme Court retire at the age of 65 years.
Q46. The retirement age of a High Court Judge is:
A. 60 years
B. 62 years
C. 65 years
D. 68 years
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Judges of the High Courts retire at the age of 62 years.
Q47. Which Article empowers the High Courts to issue writs?
A. Article 32
B. Article 136
C. Article 226
D. Article 356
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Article 226 empowers High Courts to issue writs for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights and other purposes.
Q48. Who appoints the Governor of a State?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Minister
C. President
D. State Legislature
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The Governor is appointed by the President of India under Article 155.
Q49. The normal term of office of a Governor is:
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 6 years
D. During the pleasure of the President
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A Governor normally holds office for five years, although they serve during the pleasure of the President.
Q50. The real executive head of a State is the:
A. Governor
B. Chief Minister
C. Chief Secretary
D. Speaker
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The Chief Minister is the real executive head of the State Government.
Q51. The Governor is the Constitutional Head of the:
A. Parliament
B. State Government
C. Judiciary
D. Panchayat
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The Governor acts as the Constitutional Head of the State Government.
Q52. Who appoints the Chief Minister of a State?
A. President
B. Governor
C. Chief Justice
D. State Legislature
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The Governor appoints the leader of the majority party as the Chief Minister.
Q53. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Panchayati Raj System?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 73rd Amendment
D. 74th Amendment
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The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj Institutions.
Q54. Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to Municipalities?
A. 73rd Amendment
B. 74th Amendment
C. 42nd Amendment
D. 52nd Amendment
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The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 deals with Urban Local Bodies.
Q55. The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is:
A. 21 years
B. 25 years
C. 30 years
D. 35 years
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A person must have completed 25 years of age to contest for the Lok Sabha.
Q56. The minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is:
A. 25 years
B. 30 years
C. 35 years
D. 40 years
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A candidate must be at least 30 years old to become a member of the Rajya Sabha.
Q57. Which Article deals with the Election Commission of India?
A. Article 280
B. Article 324
C. Article 356
D. Article 368
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Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction and control of elections in the Election Commission of India.
Q58. The Election Commission of India is a:
A. Statutory Body
B. Constitutional Body
C. Executive Body
D. Judicial Body
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The Election Commission derives its powers directly from the Constitution.
Q59. Which Constitutional Body conducts elections in India?
A. UPSC
B. Finance Commission
C. Election Commission of India
D. CAG
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The Election Commission conducts elections to Parliament, State Legislatures and the offices of President and Vice-President.
Q60. Universal Adult Franchise in India means every citizen above the age of:
A. 18 years
B. 21 years
C. 25 years
D. 30 years
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The voting age was reduced from 21 to 18 years by the 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988.
Q61. Which Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 52nd Amendment
D. 61st Amendment
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The 61st Constitutional Amendment Act, 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years.
Q62. Which Constitutional Amendment is known as the ‘Mini Constitution’?
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
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The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976 is popularly known as the Mini Constitution due to the large number of changes it introduced.
Q63. Which Constitutional Amendment added Fundamental Duties?
A. 42nd Amendment
B. 44th Amendment
C. 52nd Amendment
D. 61st Amendment
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Fundamental Duties were inserted into Part IVA by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976.
Q64. Which Constitutional Amendment introduced the Anti-Defection Law?
A. 44th Amendment
B. 52nd Amendment
C. 61st Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
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The Anti-Defection Law was added through the 52nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1985.
Q65. The Anti-Defection Law is included in which Schedule of the Constitution?
A. Ninth Schedule
B. Tenth Schedule
C. Eleventh Schedule
D. Twelfth Schedule
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The Tenth Schedule deals with disqualification of legislators on the ground of defection.
Q66. Which Article deals with the proclamation of National Emergency?
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 368
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Article 352 empowers the President to proclaim a National Emergency.
Q67. President’s Rule in a State is imposed under:
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 370
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Article 356 provides for President’s Rule in a State due to failure of constitutional machinery.
Q68. Financial Emergency is provided under:
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 368
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Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency.
Q69. Which Constitutional Body audits the accounts of the Central and State Governments?
A. UPSC
B. Finance Commission
C. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)
D. Election Commission
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The CAG audits government accounts and safeguards public finances.
Q70. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the:
A. Prime Minister
B. Parliament
C. President
D. Chief Justice of India
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The President appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General of India under Article 148.
Q71. UPSC stands for:
A. Union Public Service Commission
B. United Public Service Commission
C. Union Parliamentary Service Commission
D. United Parliamentary Service Council
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UPSC is India’s central recruiting agency for All India Services and Central Services.
Q72. Which Article deals with the Union Public Service Commission?
A. Article 280
B. Article 315
C. Article 324
D. Article 368
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Article 315 provides for the establishment of the Union Public Service Commission and State Public Service Commissions.
Q73. The Finance Commission is constituted under:
A. Article 280
B. Article 315
C. Article 324
D. Article 356
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Article 280 provides for the establishment of the Finance Commission every five years.
Q74. The Finance Commission is appointed by the:
A. Prime Minister
B. Parliament
C. President
D. Chief Justice of India
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The President constitutes the Finance Commission to recommend the distribution of financial resources.
Q75. Which Schedule of the Constitution contains the list of States and Union Territories?
A. First Schedule
B. Second Schedule
C. Third Schedule
D. Fourth Schedule
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The First Schedule contains the names of the States and Union Territories of India.
Q76. Which Schedule contains the provisions relating to the salaries of constitutional authorities?
A. First Schedule
B. Second Schedule
C. Third Schedule
D. Fourth Schedule
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The Second Schedule specifies the salaries, allowances and emoluments of constitutional functionaries.
Q77. Which Schedule contains the Forms of Oaths and Affirmations?
A. Second Schedule
B. Third Schedule
C. Fourth Schedule
D. Fifth Schedule
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The Third Schedule contains the various oaths and affirmations taken by constitutional authorities.
Q78. Which Schedule deals with the allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha?
A. Third Schedule
B. Fourth Schedule
C. Fifth Schedule
D. Sixth Schedule
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The Fourth Schedule allocates seats in the Rajya Sabha among the States and Union Territories.
Q79. Which Schedule deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes?
A. Fifth Schedule
B. Sixth Schedule
C. Seventh Schedule
D. Eighth Schedule
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The Fifth Schedule contains provisions relating to the administration of Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes.
Q80. Which Schedule deals with the administration of Tribal Areas in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram?
A. Fifth Schedule
B. Sixth Schedule
C. Seventh Schedule
D. Eighth Schedule
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The Sixth Schedule provides for autonomous administration in certain tribal areas of Northeast India.
Q81. Which Schedule of the Constitution divides powers between the Union and the States?
A. Fifth Schedule
B. Sixth Schedule
C. Seventh Schedule
D. Eighth Schedule
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The Seventh Schedule contains the Union List, State List and Concurrent List.
Q82. Which Schedule of the Constitution contains the list of official languages?
A. Seventh Schedule
B. Eighth Schedule
C. Ninth Schedule
D. Tenth Schedule
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The Eighth Schedule currently recognizes 22 official languages of India.
Q83. Which Schedule was added by the First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951?
A. Eighth Schedule
B. Ninth Schedule
C. Tenth Schedule
D. Eleventh Schedule
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The Ninth Schedule was introduced to protect certain laws from judicial review.
Q84. Which Schedule contains the Anti-Defection provisions?
A. Ninth Schedule
B. Tenth Schedule
C. Eleventh Schedule
D. Twelfth Schedule
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The Tenth Schedule, added by the 52nd Amendment, deals with disqualification on the ground of defection.
Q85. Which Schedule deals with the powers of Panchayats?
A. Ninth Schedule
B. Tenth Schedule
C. Eleventh Schedule
D. Twelfth Schedule
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The Eleventh Schedule contains 29 subjects assigned to Panchayats.
Q86. Which Schedule deals with the powers of Municipalities?
A. Tenth Schedule
B. Eleventh Schedule
C. Twelfth Schedule
D. Seventh Schedule
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The Twelfth Schedule contains 18 subjects relating to Municipalities.
Q87. Which Article deals with the amendment of the Constitution?
A. Article 352
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 368
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Article 368 lays down the procedure for amending the Constitution of India.
Q88. The concept of Judicial Review in India was borrowed from the Constitution of:
A. Canada
B. USA
C. Australia
D. Ireland
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India adopted the concept of Judicial Review from the Constitution of the United States.
Q89. Which Writ literally means ‘We Command’?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Certiorari
C. Mandamus
D. Quo Warranto
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Mandamus is issued by a court to command a public authority to perform its legal duty.
Q90. Which Writ is known as the ‘Bulwark of Personal Liberty’?
A. Mandamus
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Prohibition
D. Certiorari
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Habeas Corpus protects individuals against illegal detention and safeguards personal liberty.
Q91. Which Constitutional Body recommends the distribution of taxes between the Centre and the States?
A. Election Commission
B. Finance Commission
C. UPSC
D. CAG
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The Finance Commission recommends the sharing of financial resources between the Union and the States.
Q92. Which Constitutional Body conducts elections to Parliament and State Legislatures?
A. UPSC
B. Finance Commission
C. Election Commission of India
D. NITI Aayog
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The Election Commission of India conducts free and fair elections throughout the country.
Q93. Which Constitutional Body is known as the guardian of the Public Purse?
A. Finance Commission
B. UPSC
C. CAG
D. NITI Aayog
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The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audits government accounts and safeguards public funds.
Q94. Which Constitutional Body conducts recruitment for All India Services?
A. Finance Commission
B. Election Commission
C. UPSC
D. CAG
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The Union Public Service Commission conducts examinations for recruitment to All India and Central Services.
Q95. The Constitution of India describes India as a:
A. Confederation
B. Federation of States
C. Union of States
D. Republic of Provinces
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Article 1 of the Constitution states that “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.”
Q96. Which Part of the Constitution deals with the Union Government?
A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part V
D. Part VI
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Part V of the Constitution deals with the Union Government.
Q97. Which Part of the Constitution deals with the State Governments?
A. Part IV
B. Part V
C. Part VI
D. Part VII
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Part VI of the Constitution deals with the governments of the States.
Q98. How many Fundamental Duties are there at present?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 14
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At present, there are 11 Fundamental Duties under Article 51A.
Q99. How many Fundamental Rights are available to Indian citizens at present?
A. Five
B. Six
C. Seven
D. Eight
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There are six Fundamental Rights after the Right to Property ceased to be a Fundamental Right under the 44th Amendment.
Q100. Which Article declares that ‘India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States’?
A. Article 1
B. Article 2
C. Article 12
D. Article 51A
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Article 1 declares that India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States.
These 100 Indian Polity MCQ Questions with Answers cover the most important topics for SSC, Railway, Banking, Police, Defence and other competitive examinations. The questions include the Constitution of India, Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties, Parliament, President, Prime Minister, Judiciary, Constitutional Bodies, Emergency Provisions, Constitutional Amendments and important Articles. Regular revision of these MCQs will strengthen your conceptual understanding and improve your speed and accuracy in the General Awareness section of competitive exams.