Q.1 Who is the head of the state in India?
Prime Minister
President
Chief Justice
Governor
Explanation - The President of India is the ceremonial head of the state and the supreme commander of the armed forces.
Correct answer is: President
Q.2 Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
Part I
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Explanation - Part III of the Indian Constitution (Articles 12-35) guarantees Fundamental Rights to all citizens.
Correct answer is: Part III
Q.3 The President of India is elected by?
Direct vote of citizens
Electoral College
Prime Minister
Rajya Sabha only
Explanation - The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of MPs and MLAs of all states and Union Territories.
Correct answer is: Electoral College
Q.4 Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President?
Article 61
Article 75
Article 123
Article 356
Explanation - Article 61 specifies the procedure for the impeachment of the President on grounds of violation of the Constitution.
Correct answer is: Article 61
Q.5 Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Sardar Patel
Explanation - Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
Correct answer is: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q.6 Which of the following is NOT a Fundamental Right?
Right to Equality
Right to Freedom
Right to Property
Right against Exploitation
Explanation - Right to Property was removed from the list of Fundamental Rights and now is a legal right under Article 300A.
Correct answer is: Right to Property
Q.7 The Union Executive in India consists of:
President and Prime Minister
President and Council of Ministers
Prime Minister and Parliament
President only
Explanation - The Union Executive comprises the President and the Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
Correct answer is: President and Council of Ministers
Q.8 Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
President
Prime Minister
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Supreme Court
Explanation - The President of India dissolves the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Correct answer is: President
Q.9 Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains provisions regarding allocation of powers between the Union and the States?
7th Schedule
9th Schedule
6th Schedule
10th Schedule
Explanation - The 7th Schedule contains the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List specifying the subjects under Union and State powers.
Correct answer is: 7th Schedule
Q.10 The term of the Rajya Sabha is:
5 years
6 years
4 years
Until dissolved
Explanation - Rajya Sabha is a permanent house but one-third of its members retire every 2 years, making the term of each member 6 years.
Correct answer is: 6 years
Q.11 Which of the following is the highest law in India?
Statutory Law
Executive Orders
Constitution of India
Judicial Pronouncements
Explanation - The Constitution of India is the supreme law of the land. All laws must conform to it.
Correct answer is: Constitution of India
Q.12 The Directive Principles of State Policy are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Explanation - Part IV of the Indian Constitution contains the Directive Principles which guide the state in governance.
Correct answer is: Part IV
Q.13 Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
President
Prime Minister
Parliament
Supreme Court Collegium
Explanation - The Chief Justice of India is appointed by the President of India, usually based on seniority.
Correct answer is: President
Q.14 Which of the following is a Union Territory with a legislature?
Delhi
Lakshadweep
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Puducherry
Explanation - Delhi has its own legislative assembly and Chief Minister, making it a Union Territory with legislature.
Correct answer is: Delhi
Q.15 The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is borrowed from which country?
UK
USA
France
Canada
Explanation - The concept of Judicial Review, where courts can strike down unconstitutional laws, is borrowed from the USA.
Correct answer is: USA
Q.16 Who presides over the joint sitting of Parliament in India?
Prime Minister
Vice President
President
Speaker of Lok Sabha
Explanation - In a joint sitting of Parliament, the Speaker of the Lok Sabha presides over the proceedings.
Correct answer is: Speaker of Lok Sabha
Q.17 Which of the following amendments added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Constitution?
42nd Amendment
44th Amendment
52nd Amendment
61st Amendment
Explanation - The 42nd Amendment of 1976 added the words 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' to the Preamble.
Correct answer is: 42nd Amendment
Q.18 Which Article of the Constitution allows the President to proclaim Emergency?
Article 352
Article 356
Article 360
Article 370
Explanation - Article 352 allows the President to proclaim National Emergency in case of war, external aggression, or internal disturbance.
Correct answer is: Article 352
Q.19 The term 'Quorum' in the context of the Indian Parliament means:
Majority of Members present
Minimum members required to hold a meeting
Number of ministers present
Total members of the house
Explanation - Quorum is the minimum number of members that must be present for the House to conduct its business (Article 100(3)).
Correct answer is: Minimum members required to hold a meeting
Q.20 Which of the following is the largest state in India by area?
Uttar Pradesh
Maharashtra
Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh
Explanation - Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area.
Correct answer is: Rajasthan
Q.21 Who is responsible for issuing ordinances in India?
Prime Minister
President
Parliament
Governor
Explanation - The President can issue ordinances when either House of Parliament is not in session (Article 123).
Correct answer is: President
Q.22 The anti-defection law in India was passed in which year?
1985
1988
1989
1992
Explanation - The 52nd Amendment Act of 1985 added the Tenth Schedule to prevent defection of legislators.
Correct answer is: 1985
Q.23 Which of the following is NOT a function of the Parliament?
Legislation
Budget Approval
Judicial Review
Control over Executive
Explanation - Judicial Review is a function of the Judiciary, not the Parliament.
Correct answer is: Judicial Review
Q.24 Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years in India?
61st Amendment
64th Amendment
73rd Amendment
42nd Amendment
Explanation - The 61st Amendment Act of 1988 reduced the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
Correct answer is: 61st Amendment
Q.25 Who can remove a Supreme Court judge in India?
President
Parliament
President on Parliament's recommendation
Chief Justice of India
Explanation - A Supreme Court judge can be removed by the President after a motion for removal is passed by both Houses of Parliament with a two-thirds majority.
Correct answer is: President on Parliament's recommendation