Political Science MCQs – Set 10: High-Level Questions for UPSC/PSC/CGL Prep

  1. 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)
  2. 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)
  3. The power to form new states or alter boundaries lies with –
    (A) President
    (B) Parliament
    (C) Prime Minister
    (D) Supreme Court
    Answer: (B)
  4. What is the tenure of a Governor in India?
    (A) 3 years
    (B) 4 years
    (C) 5 years
    (D) 6 years
    Answer: (C)
  5. Which Article provides for the composition of Panchayats?
    (A) Article 240
    (B) Article 243
    (C) Article 245
    (D) Article 248
    Answer: (B)
  6. Which Amendment introduced Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
    (A) 98th
    (B) 99th
    (C) 100th
    (D) 101st
    Answer: (D)
  7. The Planning Commission was replaced by NITI Aayog in –
    (A) 2013
    (B) 2014
    (C) 2015
    (D) 2016
    Answer: (C)
  8. The first Indian state to enact Right to Information Act was –
    (A) Kerala
    (B) Tamil Nadu
    (C) Maharashtra
    (D) Rajasthan
    Answer: (B)
  9. The term ‘Secular’ was added to the Preamble by which Amendment?
    (A) 40th
    (B) 42nd
    (C) 44th
    (D) 46th
    Answer: (B)
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Which of the following is NOT a writ?
    (A) Mandamus
    (B) Quo Warranto
    (C) Habeas Corpus
    (D) Nulla Bona
    Answer: (D)
  13. 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)
  14. Which article deals with special provisions relating to certain classes?
    (A) Article 338
    (B) Article 339
    (C) Article 340
    (D) Article 341
    Answer: (C)
  15. How many members are in the current Lok Sabha (elected + nominated)?
    (A) 543
    (B) 545
    (C) 550
    (D) 552
    Answer: (A)
  16. Who acts as the Chancellor of Central Universities in India?
    (A) President
    (B) Prime Minister
    (C) Vice-President
    (D) Minister of Education
    Answer: (A)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Who has the final power to interpret the Constitution?
    (A) President
    (B) Supreme Court
    (C) Prime Minister
    (D) Parliament
    Answer: (B)
  20. Who is known as the first citizen of India?
    (A) Prime Minister
    (B) President
    (C) Vice-President
    (D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
    Answer: (B)
  21. 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)
  22. Which body is responsible for recruitment to the All India Services?
    (A) SSC
    (B) UPSC
    (C) Election Commission
    (D) Finance Commission
    Answer: (B)
  23. The 12th Schedule of the Constitution was added by which Amendment?
    (A) 73rd
    (B) 74th
    (C) 76th
    (D) 77th
    Answer: (B)
  24. The Preamble of the Constitution was inspired by –
    (A) American Constitution
    (B) Irish Constitution
    (C) French Constitution
    (D) Canadian Constitution
    Answer: (A)
  25. 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)
  26. Which article provides for equal justice and free legal aid?
    (A) Article 38
    (B) Article 39
    (C) Article 39A
    (D) Article 40
    Answer: (C)
  27. The right to vote in India is a –
    (A) Fundamental Right
    (B) Legal Right
    (C) Constitutional Right
    (D) Human Right
    Answer: (B)
  28. Which language is not listed in the 8th Schedule of the Constitution?
    (A) English
    (B) Sindhi
    (C) Bodo
    (D) Konkani
    Answer: (A)
  29. Which Fundamental Right cannot be suspended even during an emergency?
    (A) Article 19
    (B) Article 20
    (C) Article 22
    (D) Article 25
    Answer: (B)
  30. 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)
  31. Who is the head of the State Government?
    (A) Chief Minister
    (B) Governor
    (C) Speaker
    (D) Home Minister
    Answer: (A)
  32. Which schedule of the Constitution deals with anti-defection law?
    (A) 8th
    (B) 9th
    (C) 10th
    (D) 11th
    Answer: (C)
  33. 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)
  34. 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)
  35. 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)
  36. The power to decide on the disqualification of MPs is vested in –
    (A) President
    (B) Speaker
    (C) Election Commission
    (D) Supreme Court
    Answer: (A)
  37. Which of the following is not part of the State Legislature?
    (A) Legislative Assembly
    (B) Legislative Council
    (C) Governor
    (D) High Court
    Answer: (D)
  38. The State Legislative Assembly has a tenure of –
    (A) 3 years
    (B) 4 years
    (C) 5 years
    (D) 6 years
    Answer: (C)
  39. 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)
  40. 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)
  41. Article 280 is related to –
    (A) Election Commission
    (B) Planning Commission
    (C) Finance Commission
    (D) UPSC
    Answer: (C)
  42. 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)
  43. The Union List consists of –
    (A) 97 subjects
    (B) 99 subjects
    (C) 100 subjects
    (D) 66 subjects
    Answer: (A)
  44. 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)
  45. 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)
  46. 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)
  47. The idea of ‘Concurrent List’ in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from –
    (A) USA
    (B) UK
    (C) Australia
    (D) Ireland
    Answer: (C)
  48. In which year was the Right to Information Act passed?
    (A) 2002
    (B) 2003
    (C) 2005
    (D) 2007
    Answer: (C)
  49. 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)
  50. Which of the following deals with the protection of monuments?
    (A) Article 48
    (B) Article 49
    (C) Article 50
    (D) Article 51
    Answer: (B)

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