Polity questions with solutions

1. Question 1Easy

   Who is regarded as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

   • A.Dr. B. R. AmbedkarCorrect
   • B.Jawaharlal Nehru
   • C.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
   • D.Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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   Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution.

2. Question 2Easy

   What is the national anthem of India?

   • A.Jai Hind
   • B.Jana Gana ManaCorrect
   • C.Sare Jahan Se Achha
   • D.Vande Mataram
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   Jana Gana Mana is India’s national anthem.

3. Question 3Easy

   Who was the first President of India?

   • A.Dr Rajendra PrasadCorrect
   • B.Dr S. Radhakrishnan
   • C.Jawaharlal Nehru
   • D.Dr B. R. Ambedkar
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   Dr Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

4. Question 4Easy

   Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

   • A.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
   • B.Jawaharlal NehruCorrect
   • C.Lal Bahadur Shastri
   • D.Dr Rajendra Prasad
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   Jawaharlal Nehru was independent India's first Prime Minister, from 1947 to 1964.

5. Question 5Easy

   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
   • E.The Chief of Naval Staff
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   Under the Constitution, the President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, while day-to-day command rests with the service chiefs.

6. Question 6Moderate

   How many fundamental rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

   • A.7
   • B.8
   • C.5
   • D.6Correct
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   There are six fundamental rights currently guaranteed.

7. Question 7Moderate

   Who was the first woman President of India?

   • A.Droupadi Murmu
   • B.Indira Gandhi
   • C.Sarojini Naidu
   • D.Pratibha PatilCorrect
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   Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India.

8. Question 8Moderate

   Which Article of the Constitution guarantees equality before the law?

   • A.Article 14Correct
   • B.Article 19
   • C.Article 21
   • D.Article 32
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   Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws.

9. Question 9Moderate

   On which date did the Constitution of India come into force?

   • A.26 January 1950Correct
   • B.15 August 1947
   • C.26 November 1949
   • D.2 October 1950
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   The Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.

10. Question 10Moderate

    On which date did the Constitution of India come into effect?

    • A.26 January 1950Correct
    • B.15 August 1947
    • C.26 November 1949
    • D.2 October 1950
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    The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950.

11. Question 11Moderate

    Who is called the "Iron Man of India"?

    • A.B. R. Ambedkar
    • B.Jawaharlal Nehru
    • C.Bhagat Singh
    • D.Sardar Vallabhbhai PatelCorrect
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    Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the Iron Man of India.

12. Question 12Moderate

    Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

    • A.Sarojini Naidu
    • B.Pratibha Patil
    • C.Indira GandhiCorrect
    • D.Sonia Gandhi
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    Indira Gandhi was India’s first woman Prime Minister.

These are 12 of 26 polity questions in the bank. Attempt the rest with instant feedback in the practice drills, or under a clock in the mock tests.