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Indian Polity is an important topic in General Awareness section of competitive exams primarily in the Public Services Commission recruitment. Indian Polity Practice Quiz article, is exceedingly important for candidates preparing for UPSC (Civil services exam including IAS), and other government recruitment exams in India.The article Indian Polity Practice Quiz, will assist the students understanding of the type of questions expected from the topic Indian Polity Practice Quiz .
What is Indian Polity? Indian polity, is a package of topics including Indian constitution, governance, parliament, social justice, right issues, inclusion, poverty, latest bills etc. Primarily it is the basic structure of India that has been extensively defined in the constitution and framed by statutory laws, rules, and procedures. Polity describes the structure and governance of a State while Constitution, on the other hand, is the Fundamental Law of the Land which governs and defines the Indian Polity. As defined by our Preamble, Indian Polity is a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The laws of the Land, constitutional as well as legislative, are within the framework of this basic structure.
In simple words, Indian polity is a basic structure of the State that includes a wide range of topics such as development of constitution, fundamental rights, Directive principles, the executive, the state, the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, the President, the Judiciary, State Government, Election System etc. Indian Polity aids in our understanding of the Indian government and our rights as citizens.

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1. Name the committee for the framework of restructured railways.
    A. Jain Committee B. Venkatachelliah Committee C. Rakesh Mohan Committee D. Dines Goswami Committee

Answer - Option C
2. Who is legally competent under the Indian Constitution to declare war or conclude peace ?
    A. The president B. The Prime Minister C. The Council of Ministers D. The Parliament

Answer - Option A
3. What is t he maximum number of ministers allowed in the union Cabinet ?
    A. 15 B. 28 C. 39 D. There is no such limit

Answer - Option D
4. What is the minimum age laid down for a person to seek election to the Lok Sabha ?
    A. 18 Years B. 21 Years C. 25 Years D. 30 Years

Answer - Option C
5. Which article of the Constitution of India gives precedence to constitutional provisions over the laws made by the Union Parliament /State Legislatures?
    A. 13 B. 32 C. 245 D. 326

Answer - Option A
6. The meetings of Rajya Sabha are presided over by the
    A. President B. Vice President C. Prime Minister D. Speaker of Lok Sabha

Answer - Option B
7. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces ?
    A. Prime Minister B. Defence Minister C. President D. Chief of the Army Staff

Answer - Option C
8. According to the Indian Constitution, what is the minimum educational qualification required for contesting the Lok Sabha elections ?
    A. Post Graduation B. Graduation C. Higher Secondary D. No such qualification is required

Answer - Option D
9. In which one of the following areas does the State Government not have control over it s local bodies ?
    A. Citizen’s grievances B. Financial matters C. Legislation D. Personnel matters

Answer - Option D
10. During Indian Decennial Census Operations
    A. Only Indians on Indian soil are counted B. Both Indians and foreigners on Indian soil are counted C. Both Indians by birth and by domicile only are counted D. None of these

Answer - Option A
11. As per the last Indian Decennial Census, ...... is the most literate State in the country
    A. Delhi B. Maharashtra C. Kerala D. Tamilnadu

Answer - Option C
12. As per the Constitution of India, a citizen of India should not be less than ......... of age to become the President of India.
    A. 30 years B. 35 years C. 40 years D. 50 years

Answer - Option B
13. Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first used in the elections held in the year
    A. 1996 B. 1997 C. 1998 D. 1999

Answer - Option A
14. The official language as per the constitution is
    A. Sanskrit B. Hindi C. English D. None of these

Answer - Option B
15. Who elects the Vice-president of India?
    A. Members of Rajya Sabha B. Members of Lok Sabha C. The union Cabinet D. Members of both Houses of Parliament

Answer - Option D
1. An individual who is not a member of either house of the parliament can be appointed as a member of the Council of Ministers, but he has to become the member of the either house in
    A. 3 months B. 6 months C. one year D. 2 years

Answer - Option B
2. The term 'Republic' used in the preamble of the Constitution of India implies
    A. That the head of the state is hereditary B. That the head of the state is a constitutional ruler C. That the head of the state is an elected representative D. None of the above

Answer - Option C
3. In India, what is the minimum permissible age for employment in a factory?
    A. 14 years B. 16 years C. 18 years D. 21 years

Answer - Option A
4. Who is the speaker of present Lok Sabha ? (As on 01.11.2014)
    A. Smt. Sumitra Mahajan B. Smt. Sushma Swaraj C. Smt. Meira Kumar D. None of these

Answer - Option A
5. The Fundamental Duties of the Indian citizens are incorporated in the following Article of our constitution ?
    A. Article 21 B. Article 51 A C. Article 370 A D. Article 1. A

Answer - Option B
6. To be eligible for elected as President, a candidate must be :
    A. Over 25 years of age B. Over 30 years of age C. Over 35 years of age D. Over 60 years of age

Answer - Option C
7. The Consolidated Fund of India is a fund in which
    A. All taxes except Income Tax collected by the Union as well as State Governments are deposited B. All money received by or on behalf of the Government of India is deposited C. The Union as well as state Governments make equal contribution to this fund D. Savings of Union and State Governments are deposited

Answer - Option B
8. Which part of the Indian Constitution reflects the mind and ideals of the farmers?
    A. Preamble B. Fundamental Rights C. Directive Principles D. Emergency Provisions

Answer - Option A
9. How long can a Presidential Ordinance remain in force ?
    A. One year B. Two months C. Till the President revokes it D. Six months

Answer - Option D
10. A freedom not granted to citizens by the Indian Constitution is
    A. to reside and settle in any part of India B. move freely throughout Indian territory C. assemble peacefully even with arms D. form associations and Unions

Answer - Option C
11. Which out of the following is incorrect regarding Lok Sabha?
    A. 530 members are elected from states B. 20 members are elected from Union Territories C. 2 members from Anglo Indian community are elected by the community D. 2 members of Anglo Indian community are nominated by the President if there is no member from the Anglo Indian community

Answer - Option C
12. Which democratic country has an unwritten constitution?
    A. United States B. England C. India D. Canada and America

Answer - Option B
13. Who presides over the present Lok Sabha when parliament session is on?
    A. President, Pranab Mukherji B. Vice President, Hamid Ansari C. Prime Minister, Narendra Modi D. Speaker, Sumitra Mahajan

Answer - Option D
14. The Indian constitution was written on 26/11/ 1949 and came into force on
    A. Same day B. 26.01.1950 C. 15.08.1950 D. 26.01.1952

Answer - Option B
15. A few children between ages 8 and 14 were rescued from a factory where they worked under in human conditions. Which fundamental right of the constitution made this possible?
    A. Right to Education B. Right to Freedom of Speech C. Right against exploitation D. Right to Freedom of Religion

Answer - Option C
1. By which constitutional amendment did the Parliament acquire the right to amend Fundamental Rights?
    A. [latex]{23}^{rd}[/latex] B. [latex]{24}^{th}[/latex] C. [latex]{25}^{th}[/latex] D. [latex]{26}^{th}[/latex]

Answer - Option B
2. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Constitution of India?
    A. 7 B. 3 C. 5 D. 6

Answer - Option D
3. An interpretation of the Indian Constitution is based on the spirit of the-
    A. Fundamental rights B. Fundamental duties C. Preamble D. Directive principles

Answer - Option C
4. To be eligible for membership of the Lok Sabha, a person should be at least:
    A. 18 years of age B. 30 years of age C. 35 years of age D. 25 years of age

Answer - Option D
5. Who is the Chairman of Rajya Sabha ? (As on 01.11.2014)
    A. Sumitra Mahajan B. Hamid Ansari C. Arun Jaitley D. Thambi Durai

Answer - Option B
6. Who of the following is regarded as the architect of the Indian Constitution ?
    A. Pandit Nehru B. B.R. Ambedkar C. Mahatma Gandhi D. Rajendra Prasad

Answer - Option B
7. What was the overall voting percentage in the recently held General Elections for 16th Lok Sabha ?
    A. About 60% B. About 55% C. About 66% D. About 78%

Answer - Option C
8. Money can be spent out of the Consolidated Fund of India
    A. with the approval of the President B. with the approval of the Parliament C. with the approval of the CAG D. with the approval of the above authorities

Answer - Option B
9. Which of the following is not a condition for becoming a Citizen of India ?
    A. Birth B. Descent C. Acquiring property D. Naturalisation

Answer - Option C
10. The Oath of Office is conducted to the President of India by
    A. The Speaker of Lok Sabha B. The Chief Justice ofIndia C. The Vice-President of India D. The Prime-Minister of India

Answer - Option B
11. Which one is a part of the Directive Principle of State Policy ?
    A. Right to equality before law B. Right to adult franchise C. Organisation of Trade Unions and workers rights D. Organisation of Village Panchayats

Answer - Option D
12. The implement of which one of the following does not need any legislation?
    A. Fundamental Rights and Duties B. Directive principles of State Policy C. Promotion of community welfare D. Suggestion to States for citizen welfare.

Answer - Option A
13. Which special area related to children is included in the Directive Principles of State Policy in India
    A. Early childhood care and education B. Compulsory education for all C. Education up to age of 14 D. Free education for Economically weaker sections

Answer - Option A
14. Which amendment added Fundamental Duties to the Indian Constitution?
    A. 37th Amendment act in 1975 B. 41 Amendment act in 1976 C. 38th Amendment act in 1975 D. 42nd Amendment Act in 1976

Answer - Option D
15. Which aspect would need regulation if there is more Foreign Direct Investment in horticulture?
    A. Consumption of water and rights of farmers to water B. Soil conservation , and renewal using natural processes C. Subsidy to farmers, for spending time away from their farms D. Education of farmers on advantages of growing other crops

Answer - Option A