Thought for Today

Thought for Today

Indian Constitution and Polity

Key Topics in Indian Constitution and Polity MCQ

  1. Preamble of the Indian Constitution
  2. Fundamental Rights
  3. Directive Principles of State Policy
  4. Fundamental Duties
  5. Union and its Territory
  6. Citizenship
  7. President of India
  8. Vice-President of India
  9. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
  10. Parliament of India (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha)
  11. Judiciary (Supreme Court, High Courts, and subordinate courts)
  12. Federalism and Centre-State Relations
  13. Election Commission of India
  14. Emergency provisions
  15. Amendment procedure of the Constitution
  16. Local Self Government (Panchayati Raj and Municipalities)
  17. Constitutional Bodies (Comptroller and Auditor General, Attorney General, etc.)
  18. Union Territories
  19. Official languages of India
  20. Scheduled and Tribal Areas
  21. Special Provisions for certain states (like Jammu and Kashmir)
  22. Anti-Defection Law
  23. Public Service Commissions
  24. Finance Commission
  25. Right to Information Act
  26. National Human Rights Commission
  27. National Commission for Women
  28. National Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Indian Constitution and Polity

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. How many Fundamental Duties are enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

    • a) 10
    • b) 11
    • c) 12
    • d) 6

    Correct answer: b) 11

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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