Who was the first Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? (A) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (B) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) B.R. Ambedkar (D) G.V. Mavalankar Answer: (A)
Which Article allows Parliament to create laws on State List under national interest? (A) Article 249 (B) Article 250 (C) Article 252 (D) Article 253 Answer: (A)
The power to form new states or alter boundaries lies with – (A) President (B) Parliament (C) Prime Minister (D) Supreme Court Answer: (B)
What is the tenure of a Governor in India? (A) 3 years (B) 4 years (C) 5 years (D) 6 years Answer: (C)
Which Article provides for the composition of Panchayats? (A) Article 240 (B) Article 243 (C) Article 245 (D) Article 248 Answer: (B)
Which Amendment introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST)? (A) 98th (B) 99th (C) 100th (D) 101st Answer: (D)
The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in – (A) 2013 (B) 2014 (C) 2015 (D) 2016 Answer: (C)
The first Indian state to enact Right to Information Act was – (A) Kerala (B) Tamil Nadu (C) Maharashtra (D) Rajasthan Answer: (B)
The term ‘Secular’ was added to the Preamble by which Amendment? (A) 40th (B) 42nd (C) 44th (D) 46th Answer: (B)
Which Article deals with the appointment of the Prime Minister and other ministers? (A) Article 74 (B) Article 75 (C) Article 76 (D) Article 77 Answer: (B)
Which Schedule contains the list of Union, State and Concurrent subjects? (A) Sixth Schedule (B) Seventh Schedule (C) Eighth Schedule (D) Ninth Schedule Answer: (B)
Which of the following is NOT a writ? (A) Mandamus (B) Quo Warranto (C) Habeas Corpus (D) Nulla Bona Answer: (D)
Which body reviews the distribution of revenue between the Centre and the States? (A) Planning Commission (B) Election Commission (C) Finance Commission (D) UPSC Answer: (C)
Which article deals with special provisions relating to certain classes? (A) Article 338 (B) Article 339 (C) Article 340 (D) Article 341 Answer: (C)
How many members are in the current Lok Sabha (elected + nominated)? (A) 543 (B) 545 (C) 550 (D) 552 Answer: (A)
Who acts as the Chancellor of Central Universities in India? (A) President (B) Prime Minister (C) Vice-President (D) Minister of Education Answer: (A)
Which of the following Constitutional Amendments is known for reducing the power of the judiciary? (A) 42nd (B) 44th (C) 52nd (D) 73rd Answer: (A)
Which Article of the Constitution deals with official language for communication between the Union and the States? (A) Article 343 (B) Article 345 (C) Article 348 (D) Article 351 Answer: (A)
Who has the final power to interpret the Constitution? (A) President (B) Supreme Court (C) Prime Minister (D) Parliament Answer: (B)
Who is known as the first citizen of India? (A) Prime Minister (B) President (C) Vice-President (D) Speaker of Lok Sabha Answer: (B)
Which Article of the Indian Constitution mentions the duties of the Chief Minister? (A) Article 164 (B) Article 166 (C) Article 167 (D) Article 170 Answer: (C)
Which body is responsible for recruitment to the All India Services? (A) SSC (B) UPSC (C) Election Commission (D) Finance Commission Answer: (B)
The 12th Schedule of the Constitution was added by which Amendment? (A) 73rd (B) 74th (C) 76th (D) 77th Answer: (B)
The Preamble of the Constitution was inspired by – (A) American Constitution (B) Irish Constitution (C) French Constitution (D) Canadian Constitution Answer: (A)
What is the quorum required to conduct business in Lok Sabha? (A) 1/5 of total members (B) 1/4 of total members (C) 1/10 of total members (D) 1/3 of total members Answer: (C)
Which article provides for equal justice and free legal aid? (A) Article 38 (B) Article 39 (C) Article 39A (D) Article 40 Answer: (C)
The right to vote in India is a – (A) Fundamental Right (B) Legal Right (C) Constitutional Right (D) Human Right Answer: (B)
Which language is not listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution? (A) English (B) Sindhi (C) Bodo (D) Konkani Answer: (A)
Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended even during an emergency? (A) Article 19 (B) Article 20 (C) Article 22 (D) Article 25 Answer: (B)
The President of India can nominate how many members to the Lok Sabha? (A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 5 (D) None (post-104th Amendment) Answer: (D)
Who is the head of the State Government? (A) Chief Minister (B) Governor (C) Speaker (D) Home Minister Answer: (A)
Which schedule of the Constitution deals with anti-defection law? (A) 8th (B) 9th (C) 10th (D) 11th Answer: (C)
Which Fundamental Right is guaranteed under Article 21A? (A) Right to life (B) Right to free education (C) Right to work (D) Right to vote Answer: (B)
Which Article deals with the disqualification of Members of Parliament on grounds of defection? (A) Article 101 (B) Article 102 (C) Article 103 (D) Article 104 Answer: (B)
The maximum number of nominated members in the Legislative Council of a State is – (A) 1/6th (B) 1/4th (C) 1/5th (D) 1/3rd Answer: (A)
The power to decide on the disqualification of MPs is vested in – (A) President (B) Speaker (C) Election Commission (D) Supreme Court Answer: (A)
Which of the following is not part of the State Legislature? (A) Legislative Assembly (B) Legislative Council (C) Governor (D) High Court Answer: (D)
The State Legislative Assembly has a tenure of – (A) 3 years (B) 4 years (C) 5 years (D) 6 years Answer: (C)
Who administers the oath to the Governor of a State? (A) Chief Minister (B) President (C) Chief Justice of the High Court (D) Speaker of the Assembly Answer: (C)
The words “Unity and Integrity of the Nation” were added to the Preamble by – (A) 40th Amendment (B) 42nd Amendment (C) 44th Amendment (D) 52nd Amendment Answer: (B)
Article 280 is related to – (A) Election Commission (B) Planning Commission (C) Finance Commission (D) UPSC Answer: (C)
Which Article of the Constitution relates to the impeachment of the President? (A) Article 61 (B) Article 72 (C) Article 74 (D) Article 76 Answer: (A)
The Union List consists of – (A) 97 subjects (B) 99 subjects (C) 100 subjects (D) 66 subjects Answer: (A)
Which body resolves disputes related to inter-state rivers? (A) Parliament (B) High Court (C) Supreme Court (D) Inter-State River Water Tribunal Answer: (D)
Which body prepares and executes economic plans in India today? (A) Planning Commission (B) NITI Aayog (C) Finance Ministry (D) Reserve Bank of India Answer: (B)
Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? (A) Uniform Civil Code (B) Free legal aid (C) Equal pay for equal work (D) Right to Strike Answer: (D)
The idea of ‘Concurrent List’ in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from – (A) USA (B) UK (C) Australia (D) Ireland Answer: (C)
In which year was the Right to Information Act passed? (A) 2002 (B) 2003 (C) 2005 (D) 2007 Answer: (C)
How many states and union territories are there in India (as of 2024)? (A) 28 states, 8 UTs (B) 29 states, 7 UTs (C) 27 states, 9 UTs (D) 28 states, 7 UTs Answer: (A)
Which of the following deals with the protection of monuments? (A) Article 48 (B) Article 49 (C) Article 50 (D) Article 51 Answer: (B)