Indian Polity – 15 Important PYQs
SSC CGL & Competitive Exams | Practice Quiz
1. Which Schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of legislative powers between the Union and the States?
A) Fifth Schedule
B) Sixth Schedule
C) Seventh Schedule
D) Ninth Schedule
✓ Correct Answer: C) Seventh Schedule
2. The allocation of seats to the States in the Rajya Sabha is given in which Schedule?
A) Second Schedule
B) Third Schedule
C) Fourth Schedule
D) Fifth Schedule
✓ Correct Answer: C) Fourth Schedule
3. Who has the final authority to decide whether a Bill is a Money Bill?
A) President
B) Prime Minister
C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
D) Finance Minister
✓ Correct Answer: C) Speaker of the Lok Sabha
4. Under which Article can the President seek the opinion of the Supreme Court?
A) Article 136
B) Article 143
C) Article 145
D) Article 147
✓ Correct Answer: B) Article 143
5. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) is mentioned under which Article?
A) Article 148
B) Article 149
C) Article 150
D) Article 151
✓ Correct Answer: A) Article 148
6. Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available only to Indian citizens?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Life and Personal Liberty
C) Freedom of Speech and Expression
D) Freedom of Religion
✓ Correct Answer: C) Freedom of Speech and Expression
7. Under which Article is the Finance Commission constituted?
A) Article 263
B) Article 280
C) Article 281
D) Article 282
✓ Correct Answer: B) Article 280
8. Who decides disputes regarding the election of the President of India?
A) Election Commission
B) Parliament
C) Supreme Court
D) High Court
✓ Correct Answer: C) Supreme Court
9. What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
A) 21 years
B) 25 years
C) 30 years
D) 35 years
✓ Correct Answer: C) 30 years
10. Which Article empowers Parliament to make laws on a State List subject if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution in the national interest?
A) Article 249
B) Article 250
C) Article 252
D) Article 253
✓ Correct Answer: A) Article 249
11. The Basic Structure Doctrine of the Constitution is associated with which case?
A) Golaknath Case
B) Kesavananda Bharati Case
C) Minerva Mills Case
D) Shankari Prasad Case
✓ Correct Answer: B) Kesavananda Bharati Case
12. Within how much time must a proclamation of President's Rule in a State be approved by both Houses of Parliament?
A) 1 month
B) 2 months
C) 3 months
D) 6 months
✓ Correct Answer: B) 2 months
13. Which of the following is NOT a constitutional body?
A) Election Commission
B) Finance Commission
C) NITI Aayog
D) Union Public Service Commission
✓ Correct Answer: C) NITI Aayog
14. Which Constitutional Amendment gave constitutional status to cooperative societies?
A) 73rd Amendment
B) 86th Amendment
C) 97th Amendment
D) 101st Amendment
✓ Correct Answer: C) 97th Amendment
15. In which House is a resolution for the removal of the Vice-President of India initiated?
A) Lok Sabha
B) Rajya Sabha
C) Either House
D) Before the President
✓ Correct Answer: B) Rajya Sabha
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