This Indian Polity quiz is designed to test and enhance your understanding of key constitutional, legal, and governance-related concepts that form the foundation of India’s political system. Covering important topics such as the basic structure doctrine, federal features, Directive Principles, emergency provisions, and roles of key institutions like the Parliament, President, and Supreme Court, these 20 multiple choice questions (MCQs) are ideal for aspirants of UPSC, SSC, State PSCs, and other competitive exams. Each question comes with four options and a detailed explanation of the correct answer to help you grasp not just the “what,” but also the “why.”
The basic structure doctrine was propounded by which of the following?
Which body is the guardian of the Constitution in India?
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister?
Which of the following amendments made the Panchayati Raj institutions a constitutional mandate?
The concept of “Secularism” in the Indian Constitution means:
Who has the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
Which of the following is not a qualification for election as a member of Lok Sabha?
Which Article of the Constitution provides for judicial review?
The principle of “one person, one value” in the context of representation in the Lok Sabha refers to?
Which of the following is a feature of the Indian federal system?
The Directive Principles of State Policy are inspired mainly by the Constitution of which country?
Which of the following is a non-justiciable right?
Which Article of the Constitution ensures the right to constitutional remedy?
The term “Impeachment of the President” is mentioned in which part of the Constitution?
The term “Residuary Powers” in the Indian Constitution refers to powers:
The President of India can declare a National Emergency on the grounds of:
The power of the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites, or remissions is derived from which Article?
Which of the following rights is NOT a Fundamental Right under the Constitution of India?
Who presides over the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament?
The power to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India rests with:
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