Indian Polity questions with solutions

1. Question 1Easy

   Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?

   • A.The President of IndiaCorrect
   • B.The Prime Minister
   • C.The Defence Minister
   • D.The Chief of Defence Staff
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   Under Article 53 of the Constitution, the President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Operational command rests with the service chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff.

2. Question 2Easy

   Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?

   • A.Article 14
   • B.Article 17Correct
   • C.Article 21
   • D.Article 32
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   Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form. Article 14 guarantees equality before law; Article 21 protects life and personal liberty.

3. Question 3Easy

   Under which List of the Seventh Schedule can the Union Parliament make laws on shipping and navigation on inland waterways?

   • A.Union ListCorrect
   • B.State List only
   • C.Concurrent List only
   • D.Residuary List only
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   Shipping and navigation on inland waterways fall under subjects on which Parliament has exclusive power to legislate — the Union List — though states may regulate certain local aspects.

4. Question 4Easy

   The minimum age to become a member of the Lok Sabha is:

   • A.35 years
   • B.30 years
   • C.21 years
   • D.25 yearsCorrect
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   A candidate must be at least 25 to contest a Lok Sabha seat, and 30 for the Rajya Sabha. The minimum age to vote is 18.

5. Question 5Easy

   Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?

   • A.Part IV-ACorrect
   • B.Part III
   • C.Part II
   • D.Part V
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   Fundamental Duties are listed in Part IV-A of the Constitution, added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976. Part III contains Fundamental Rights.

6. Question 6Easy

   The Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament, is also known as the:

   • A.Council of StatesCorrect
   • B.House of the People
   • C.Legislative Assembly
   • D.Legislative Council
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   The Rajya Sabha is the Council of States and represents the states and union territories. The Lok Sabha is the House of the People, directly elected by voters.

7. Question 7Easy

   How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

   • A.SixCorrect
   • B.Five
   • C.Seven
   • D.Four
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   The Constitution originally listed seven fundamental rights; after the 44th Amendment removed the right to property, six remain in Part III.

8. Question 8Easy

   Which Part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

   • A.Part IIICorrect
   • B.Part I
   • C.Part IV
   • D.Part II
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   Fundamental Rights are in Part III (Articles 12-35). Part IV holds the Directive Principles, and Part IVA the Fundamental Duties.

9. Question 9Easy

   Who is the constitutional head of the Union of India?

   • A.Chief Justice of India
   • B.Speaker of the Lok Sabha
   • C.Prime Minister
   • D.PresidentCorrect
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   The President is the constitutional (nominal) head of the Union, while real executive power is exercised by the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.

10. Question 10Easy

    The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Indian Constitution?

    • A.Part III
    • B.Part IVCorrect
    • C.Part V
    • D.Part II
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    Directive Principles of State Policy are in Part IV (Articles 36–51). Part III contains Fundamental Rights; Part V deals with the Union government.

11. Question 11Easy

    The words 'Socialist', 'Secular' and 'Integrity' were added to the Preamble of the Constitution by which amendment?

    • A.The 42nd Amendment, 1976Correct
    • B.The 44th Amendment, 1978
    • C.The 1st Amendment, 1951
    • D.The 73rd Amendment, 1992
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    The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' and 'and integrity' to the Preamble. It is often called the 'Mini-Constitution' for its wide changes.

12. Question 12Easy

    Who was the first President of independent India?

    • A.Dr Rajendra PrasadCorrect
    • B.Dr Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
    • C.Zakir Husain
    • D.V V Giri
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    Dr Rajendra Prasad served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.

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