Indian Polity Online Quiz


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Q 1 - The Constituent Assembly drafted a Constitution for an independent India between ��

A - December 1946 and November 1949

B - November 1946 and December 1949

C - December 1943 and November 1949

D - November 1943 and December 1949

Answer : A

Explanation

Between December 9, 1946 and November, 26 1949, the Constituent Assembly drafted the Constitution.

Q 2 - Who among the following was popular as �iron man� of India?

A - Baba Saheb Ambedkar

B - Mahatma Gandhi

C - Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

D - Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer : C

Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the Deputy Prime Minister of India.

Q 3 - Which one of the following rights is available under Article 23 read with Article 24?

A - Cultural and Educational Rights

B - Right to Constitutional remedies

C - Right against Exploitation

D - Right to Equality

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 4 - Indian Constitution intervened in Hindu religious practices in order to abolish the untouchability; in reference to this statement, which one of the following is the best explanation?

A - India is not a pure secular state

B - In India, minority is given preferences over majority

C - State should ensure that some members do not dominate other members of the same religious community*

D - It violates the fundamental rights of Hindus

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 5 - What is the total strength of members in Lok Sabha of the parliament?

A - 245

B - 233

C - 250

D - 545

Answer : D

Explanation

Under the current laws, the total strength of Lok Sabha is 545, which also includes two seats reserved for members of the Anglo-Indian community.

Q 6 - After the Independence, the Supreme Court of India is the highest court in India. It was established on 26 January 1950. Which one of the following was the predecessor court of the Supreme Court before the independence?

A - Federal Court of India

B - Queen�s Court of England

C - Privy Council

D - Calcutta High Court

Answer : A

Explanation

Section 200 of the Government of India Act, 1935 made provision to establish the Federal Court in India.

Q 7 - Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution authorizes Dalit (the lower class/caste) a right of entering temples or using public facilities etc.?

A - Article 15

B - Article 26

C - Article 17

D - Article 29

Answer : C

Explanation

Article 17 abolishes untouchability.

Q 8 - As per the recent report by the Center for Science and Environment, New Delhi, which one of the following is the major cause of Air pollution in Delhi?

A - Emissions from motor vehicles run on diesel

B - Emissions from motor vehicles run on petrol

C - Emissions from motor vehicles run on LPG

D - Emissions from motor vehicles run on CNG

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 9 - In the case titled as Subhash Kumar vs. State of Bihar (1991), the Supreme Court has held that the Right to Life is a Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Constitution, which also includes �

A - The right to the enjoyment of pollution-free water and air for full enjoyment of life.

B - The right to health

C - The right to shelter

D - The right to work

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 12 - In which of the following years Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Party was set up?

A - 1869

B - 1980

C - 1950

D - 1947

Answer : B

Explanation

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Q 14 - Which part of the Constitution of India does contain the provision regarding the citizenship?

A - Part-II

B - Part-III

C - Part-IV

D - Part V

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 15 - Which among the following countries has first implemented the idea of universal adult franchise to its citizen?

A - New Zealand

B - Britain

C - US

D - Japan

Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 16 - In which of the following years, the first elections on the basis of universal suffrage was held across the British India?

A - 1942

B - 1950

C - 1937

D - 1948

Answer : C

Explanation

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Q 17 - What is the educational Qualification for a candidate to contest election of Lok Sabha in India?

A - Post Graduate

B - Graduate

C - 10th

D - No educational qualification is required as such

Answer : D

Explanation

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Answer : A

Explanation

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Q 19 - Which one of the following Articles of the Constitution prohibits sale-purchase of human beings?

A - Article 24

B - Article 23

C - Article 22

D - Article 21

Answer : B

Explanation

Article 23 is read as �Traffic in human beings and begar and other similar forms of forced labor are prohibited and any contravention of this provision shall be an offence punishable in accordance with law.�

Q 20 - How many countries are the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council?

A - 15

B - 10

C - 5

D - 20

Answer : B

Explanation

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