Our democratic system’s backbone is the Indian Polity and is one of the key subjects for competitive exams such as State PSCs, SSC, UPSC, and Banking. Having a clear understanding of the fundamental rights, the Constitution, governance, and parliamentary structure is not only essential in cracking exams but also in enhancing general awareness. To help your preparation get easier, we have compiled 25 well-structured multiple-choice questions (MCQs) on Indian Polity. These questions help in highlighting the most frequently asked concepts and include answers to help you revise with confidence.
1. Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
C) Rajendra Prasad
D) Sardar Patel
Answer: B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
2. Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality?
A) Article 14–18
B) Article 19–22
C) Article 23–24
D) Article 32
Answer: A) Article 14–18
3. The Preamble of the Constitution declares India as:
A) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
B) Federal, Secular, Democratic Republic
C) Sovereign, Democratic, Federal, Republic
D) Socialist, Federal, Republic
Answer: A) Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic, Republic
4. What is the name of the part of the Constitution that deals with Fundamental Rights?
A) Part I
B) Part II
C) Part III
D) Part IV
Answer: C) Part III
5. Which Article is called the Heart and Soul of the Constitution?
A) Article 21
B) Article 32
C) Article 370
D) Article 19
Answer: B) Article 32
6. The Chief Election Commissioner of India is appointed by which among these?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Parliament
D) Supreme Court
Answer: B) President
7. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) was borrowed from:
A) USA
B) Ireland
C) UK
D) Canada
Answer: B) Ireland
8. The Rajya Sabha is also known as:
A) Lower House
B) Upper House
C) House of People
D) Council of Ministers
Answer: B) Upper House
9. Who holds the position of Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?                              A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Defence Minister
D) Chief of Defence Staff
Answer: B) President
10. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution (originally)?
A) 12
B) 10
C) 11
D) 8
Answer: D) 8
11. The right to vote in India was lowered from 21 to 18 years by which amendment?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 61st Amendment
D) 73rd Amendment
Answer: C) 61st Amendment
12. In parliament, the joint session is headed by?
A) President
B) Vice President
C) Prime Minister
D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
Answer: D) Speaker of Lok Sabha
13. Which Article provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
A) Article 21
B) Article 32
C) Article 19
D) Article 368
Answer: B) Article 32
14. In the Indian Constitution, how many Fundamental Duties are there?
A) 9
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
Answer: C) 11
15. The idea of Judicial Review in India is borrowed from:
A) UK
B) USA
C) Canada
D) France
Answer: B) USA
16. Who was the first President of India?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) S. Radhakrishnan
C) Zakir Husain
D) V. V. Giri
Answer: A) Rajendra Prasad
17. Under what circumstances can the Fundamental Rights of Indian citizens be suspended?
A) Emergency under Article 352
B) Emergency under Article 360
C) Normal law-making
D) Never
Answer: A) Emergency under Article 352
18. Which body is known as the Guardian of the Constitution?
A) President
B) Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) Prime Minister
Answer: C) Supreme Court
19. Who elects the Vice President of India?
A) Only Lok Sabha
B) Only the Rajya Sabha
C) Both Houses of Parliament
D) Electoral College, including States
Answer: C) Both Houses of Parliament
20. Abolition of untouchability is related to which Articlethe?
A) Article 15
B) Article 16
C) Article 17
D) Article 18
Answer: C) Article 17
21. How many members can the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 14
D) 15
Answer: B) 12
22. Who holds the authority among these to dissolve the Lok Sabha in India?
A) Prime Minister
B) President
C) Speaker
D) Supreme Court
Answer: B) President
23. To release a person from illegal detention, which writ needs to be issued?
A) Mandamus
B) Habeas Corpus
C) Certiorari
D) Quo Warranto
Answer: B) Habeas Corpus
24. Which schedule contains the list of official languages in India?
A) 8th Schedule
B) 7th Schedule
C) 10th Schedule
D) 12th Schedule
Answer: A) 8th Schedule
25. The Panchayati Raj system in India was given constitutional status by:
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 74th Amendment
Answer: C) 73rd Amendment