94 Questions
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Indian Polity & Constitution
Indian Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary — maximum weightage in prelims.
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EasyConstitutional HistoryPOLI-001
The Constitution of India was adopted on which date?
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MediumPreamblePOLI-002
Which case established that the Preamble is an integral part of the Indian Constitution?
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EasyPreamblePOLI-003
The Preamble describes India as 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic'. Which words were added by the 42nd Amendment (1976)?
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MediumFundamental RightsPOLI-004
Right to Property was removed from Fundamental Rights and made a legal right by which Constitutional Amendment?
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EasyFundamental RightsPOLI-005
Article 21 of the Constitution guarantees:
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EasyFundamental RightsPOLI-006
Which Article provides for the Right to Constitutional Remedies — the right to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
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MediumWritsPOLI-007
Which writ is issued by the court to enquire into the legality of claim to a public office?
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EasyDirective PrinciplesPOLI-008
Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) are derived from which country's constitution?
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EasyDirective PrinciplesPOLI-009
Which Article of the Constitution directs the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for Indian citizens?
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EasyFundamental DutiesPOLI-010
Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by which Amendment?
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MediumPresident of IndiaPOLI-011
The President of India is elected by an Electoral College consisting of:
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HardPresident of IndiaPOLI-012
Under which Article can the President exercise Pocket Veto (keeping a bill without signing or returning it)?
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HardPrime Minister & Council of MinistersPOLI-013
The 91st Constitutional Amendment (2003) placed what restriction on the size of the Council of Ministers?
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MediumParliamentPOLI-014
A Money Bill under Article 110 can be introduced in which House?
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EasyParliamentPOLI-015
The Rajya Sabha is called a 'permanent House' because:
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MediumParliamentPOLI-016
A Joint Sitting of Parliament (Article 108) can be called by the President when there is a deadlock between the two Houses. This provision CANNOT be used for which type of bills?
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EasyJudiciaryPOLI-017
The Supreme Court of India was established under which Article?
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MediumJudiciaryPOLI-018
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in India is filed under which Articles?
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EasyFederalismPOLI-019
The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains which three lists?
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MediumEmergency ProvisionsPOLI-020
Under Article 352 (National Emergency), the President can proclaim emergency on which grounds?
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MediumEmergency ProvisionsPOLI-021
The SR Bommai Case (1994) is significant because it set limits on which power?
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MediumConstitutional BodiesPOLI-022
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is appointed and removed in which manner?
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EasyConstitutional BodiesPOLI-023
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body under which Article?
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MediumConstitutional BodiesPOLI-024
The Finance Commission of India is constituted under which Article, and how often?
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MediumAnti-Defection LawPOLI-025
The Anti-Defection Law (10th Schedule) was inserted by which Amendment?
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EasyLocal Self GovernmentPOLI-026
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment (1992) related to Panchayati Raj mandated elections to panchayats at least every:
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HardSchedulesPOLI-027
The 9th Schedule of the Indian Constitution was added by which Amendment and what is its significance?
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HardConstitutional AmendmentsPOLI-028
Constitutional Amendments in India are governed by Article 368. Which of the following statements is correct?
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EasyConstitutional BodiesPOLI-029
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India was established under which Act?
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MediumGovernorPOLI-030
The Governor of a state is appointed by the President. Which of the following describes the Governor's relationship with the state cabinet?
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EasySpecial ProvisionsPOLI-031
Which Article provides special provisions for the state of Jammu & Kashmir that were revoked in 2019?
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EasyConstitutional BodiesPOLI-032
UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts Civil Services Examination. The UPSC is established under which Article?
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MediumCentre-State RelationsPOLI-033
The Inter-State Council (Article 263) is currently chaired by whom?
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MediumCitizenshipPOLI-034
The Indian Constitution provides for SINGLE citizenship. From which country was this concept borrowed?
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EasyConstitutional ArticlesPOLI-035
Article 19 guarantees six freedoms. Which of the following is NOT one of the six freedoms under Article 19(1)?
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MediumJudiciaryPOLI-036
The concept of 'Judicial Activism' in India is best illustrated by:
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EasyOfficial LanguagePOLI-037
The 8th Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists official languages. How many languages are currently listed?
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HardImportant CasesPOLI-038
The Golaknath Case (1967) held that Parliament CANNOT amend Fundamental Rights. This was later overruled by which case?
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MediumIndian ConstitutionPOLI-039
The Indian Constitution is described as 'federal in form but unitary in spirit.' Which feature makes it 'unitary in spirit'?
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EasyRight to InformationPOLI-040
The Right to Information Act (RTI Act) derives its constitutional basis from which Article?
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MediumParliamentary CommitteesPOLI-041
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament reviews which of the following?
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MediumTerritoriesPOLI-042
Article 3 of the Constitution deals with formation of new states. Parliament can create a new state by:
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EasyConstitutional HistoryPOLI-043
Which Act is called the 'Magna Carta of India' before Independence?
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MediumFederalismPOLI-044
Which commission recommended restructuring Centre-State relations and is known as the 'Sarkaria Commission'?
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HardJudiciaryPOLI-045
The National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) was struck down by the Supreme Court in which case (2015)?
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MediumConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-046
Article 352, 356, and 360 deal with Emergency provisions. What is the correct sequence of emergency types?
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MediumParliamentPOLI-047
Which of the following is a special power of Lok Sabha over Rajya Sabha?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-048
Article 32 cannot be suspended even during Emergency, but the President can suspend the right to move courts under which Article?
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MediumGST and FinancePOLI-049
The GST Council (Article 279A) was inserted by which Constitutional Amendment?
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EasyConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-050
The Right to Education (Article 21A) was made a Fundamental Right by which Amendment?
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HardConstitutional BodiesPOLI-051
The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) is established under which Article?
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EasyImportant ProvisionsPOLI-052
The 'Right to Privacy' was declared a Fundamental Right by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
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HardImportant ArticlesPOLI-053
Article 35A which defined 'permanent residents' of Jammu & Kashmir was inserted through which mechanism?
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MediumJudicial ReviewPOLI-054
What is 'Judicial Review' in the context of the Indian Constitution?
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EasyConstitutional BodiesPOLI-055
The Attorney General of India is appointed under which Article?
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MediumParliamentPOLI-056
The Parliamentary privilege of 'Freedom of Speech' in Parliament is covered under which Article?
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HardAmendmentsPOLI-057
Which Constitutional Amendment extended reservations for SCs and STs in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies (which were to end in 1980) and has been extended multiple times?
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HardImportant ArticlesPOLI-058
Article 249 gives Rajya Sabha the power to pass a resolution enabling Parliament to legislate on State List subjects. What majority is required?
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HardSpecial ProvisionsPOLI-059
The National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) was given constitutional status by which Amendment?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-060
India's constitutional philosophy of 'Ambedkarite Justice' vs 'Nehruvian Socialism' was resolved through which mechanism in the original Constitution?
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EasyParliamentPOLI-061
The 'Zero Hour' in the Indian Parliament is:
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HardImportant CasesPOLI-062
The 'doctrine of proportionality' in Indian constitutional law means:
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EasyConstitutional BodiesPOLI-063
NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission. What is the constitutional/legal status of NITI Aayog?
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MediumConstitutional HistoryPOLI-064
The objectives of the Indian Constitution are stated in its Preamble. 'Justice — social, economic, and political' is borrowed from which declaration/document?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-065
Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate Ordinances. A key restriction on this power is:
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HardReservationPOLI-066
The Indra Sawhney Case (Mandal Case, 1992) established which key principle about OBC reservation?
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MediumConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-067
The concept of 'Separation of Powers' in India differs from the USA because:
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EasySpecific ArticlesPOLI-068
Article 21A (Right to Education) mandates free and compulsory education for children of which age group?
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MediumImportant CasesPOLI-069
The concept of 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution prohibits Parliament from amending which of the following?
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MediumConstitutional HistoryPOLI-070
The Indian Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution was established under which Act/Plan?
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MediumSpecific ArticlesPOLI-071
Article 40 of the Constitution (DPSP) directs the State to:
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MediumNational CommissionPOLI-072
Which Article deals with National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST)?
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EasyConstitutional HistoryPOLI-073
The Constitution of India has how many Parts and Schedules as of 2024?
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EasyImportant ProvisionsPOLI-074
Under Article 164, the state Chief Minister is appointed by which authority?
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EasyConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-075
Which Article of the Constitution abolishes child labour in hazardous industries?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-076
The 'Doctrine of Eclipse' in Indian Constitutional law deals with:
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MediumConstitutional BodiesPOLI-077
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013) established Lokpal as an anti-corruption body. What is the constitutional status of Lokpal?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-078
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment (2019) introduced 10% reservation for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections). This was challenged in court. What was the SC's verdict?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-079
Under Article 143, the President can seek the Supreme Court's advisory opinion. This advisory opinion is:
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MediumElectionsPOLI-080
The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Indian elections is:
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-081
The 'Right to be Forgotten' in India is derived from which Fundamental Right?
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MediumConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-082
The concept of 'Cooperative Federalism' in India is best illustrated by which institution?
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MediumConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-083
Which Article deals with 'Equal Pay for Equal Work' as a directive principle?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-084
The 'Doctrine of Colorable Legislation' in constitutional law deals with:
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-085
Which Article of the Constitution gives Parliament the power to legislate on any subject in State List during National Emergency?
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MediumImportant CasesPOLI-086
In the Shreya Singhal Case (2015), the Supreme Court struck down which provision of the IT Act?
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MediumConstitutional HistoryPOLI-087
The Constituent Assembly's Objectives Resolution, moved by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1946, formed the basis for which part of the Constitution?
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MediumConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-088
Article 300A provides that no person shall be deprived of property save by authority of law. This represents which type of right?
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EasyElectionsPOLI-089
The 61st Constitutional Amendment (1988) reduced the voting age from 21 to 18. Which Article was amended?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-090
The concept of 'Public Trust Doctrine' in India, applied to natural resources, was established in which case?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-091
The 'Doctrine of Incidental/Ancillary Power' in constitutional law means:
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EasyConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-092
The National Commission for Women (NCW) of India is established under which law?
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EasyConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-093
What is 'Concurrent jurisdiction' in the Indian Constitution?
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HardConstitutional ProvisionsPOLI-094
The 'Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation' in administrative law means:
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