Test your knowledge of Indian Polity and the Constitution with this engaging quiz! From fundamental rights to the structure of government, these 10 questions cover essential aspects of India’s political system.
Quiz Questions
1. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
A) Article 14
B) Article 17
C) Article 21
D) Article 32
2. How many fundamental duties are there in the Indian Constitution?
A) 6
B) 10
C) 11
D) 12
3. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
A) Prime Minister
B) Parliament
C) President of India
D) Chief Justice of the outgoing court
4. What is the minimum age to become the President of India?
A) 25 years
B) 30 years
C) 35 years
D) 40 years
5. Which house of Parliament is known as the Upper House?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Vidhan Sabha
D) Legislative Council
6. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A) 10
B) 11
C) 12
D) 13
7. Which article provides for the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
A) Article 19
B) Article 21
C) Article 32
D) Article 44
8. The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy was borrowed from which country’s constitution?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) Ireland
D) Canada
9. Who has the power to declare a national emergency in India?
A) Prime Minister
B) President of India
C) Parliament
D) Supreme Court
10. How many members can the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha?
A) 2
B) 10
C) 12
D) 15
Answer Key with Explanations
1. B) Article 17 – Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form.
2. C) 11 – There are 11 fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution as per Article 51A, with the 11th added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.
3. C) President of India – The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India and other Supreme Court judges under Article 124.
4. C) 35 years – As per Article 58 of the Constitution, the minimum age to become the President of India is 35 years.
5. B) Rajya Sabha – The Rajya Sabha (Council of States) is the Upper House of the Parliament of India.
6. C) 12 – The Indian Constitution originally had 8 schedules and now has 12 schedules after various amendments.
7. C) Article 32 – Article 32 provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies, allowing citizens to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights.
8. C) Ireland – The concept of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Irish Constitution.
9. B) President of India – The President of India has the power to declare a national emergency under Article 352 of the Constitution.
10. C) 12 – The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in various fields.
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