Thought for Today
Key Topics in Indian Constitution and Polity MCQ
- Preamble of the Indian Constitution
- Fundamental Rights
- Directive Principles of State Policy
- Fundamental Duties
- Union and its Territory
- Citizenship
- President of India
- Vice-President of India
- Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
- Parliament of India (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
- Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, and subordinate courts)
- Federalism and Centre-State Relations
- Election Commission of India
- Emergency provisions
- Amendment procedure of the Constitution
- Local Self Government (Panchayati Raj and Municipalities)
- Constitutional Bodies (Comptroller and Auditor General, Attorney General, etc.)
- Union Territories
- Official languages of India
- Scheduled and Tribal Areas
- Special Provisions for certain states (like Jammu and Kashmir)
- Anti-Defection Law
- Public Service Commissions
- Finance Commission
- Right to Information Act
- National Human Rights Commission
- National Commission for Women
- National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Indian Constitution and Polity
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What is the lengthiest written constitution in the world?
- a) United States Constitution
- b) Indian Constitution
- c) Constitution of China
- d) Constitution of Russia
Correct answer: b) Indian Constitution
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Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
- a) Jawaharlal Nehru
- b) Mahatma Gandhi
- c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Correct answer: c) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
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The concept of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country?
- a) United Kingdom
- b) United States
- c) France
- d) Canada
Correct answer: b) United States
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How many Fundamental Duties are enshrined in the Indian Constitution?
- a) 10
- b) 11
- c) 12
- d) 6
Correct answer: b) 11
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Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment and removal of the President of India?
- a) Article 52
- b) Article 74
- c) Article 76
- d) Article 356
Correct answer: a) Article 52
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The Prime Minister of India is appointed by:
- a) The President
- b) The Parliament
- c) The Council of Ministers
- d) The Vice-President
Correct answer: a) The President
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Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
- a) Part I
- b) Part III
- c) Part IV
- d) Part V
Correct answer: c) Part IV
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Who has the power to declare a financial emergency in India?
- a) President
- b) Prime Minister
- c) Finance Minister
- d) Chief Justice of India
Correct answer: a) President
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The Supreme Court of India consists of a Chief Justice and how many other judges?
- a) 25
- b) 30
- c) 31
- d) 35
Correct answer: c) 31
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Which amendment of the Indian Constitution introduced the anti-defection law?
- a) 52nd Amendment
- b) 61st Amendment
- c) 73rd Amendment
- d) 91st Amendment
Correct answer: a) 52nd Amendment