Quiz Details
QZ-20251027-17729
Topics:
Indian Polity: 2025
Difficulty:
Level 3 - Medium
Questions:
20
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October 27, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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1 What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution of India?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Lok Sabha can have a maximum strength of 552 members, of which 530 are elected from the states, 20 from the Union territories, and 2 are nominated by the President.
Explanation: The Lok Sabha can have a maximum strength of 552 members, of which 530 are elected from the states, 20 from the Union territories, and 2 are nominated by the President.
2 Which of the following schedules of the Indian Constitution deals with the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution enumerates the distribution of powers between the Union and the States through the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
Explanation: The Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution enumerates the distribution of powers between the Union and the States through the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.
3 Who has the authority to dissolve the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved, but the President can order the dissolution of the Rajya Sabha during a national emergency.
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house and cannot be dissolved, but the President can order the dissolution of the Rajya Sabha during a national emergency.
4 Which amendment to the Constitution of India granted the right to vote to all citizens above the age of 18?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The 61st Amendment to the Constitution of India, enacted in 1988, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
Explanation: The 61st Amendment to the Constitution of India, enacted in 1988, lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years.
5 Which Article of the Constitution of India provides for the establishment of the Finance Commission?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Article 280 of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the States.
Explanation: Article 280 of the Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission to review the financial position of the States.
6 The 'Basic Structure' doctrine was propounded by the Supreme Court in which case?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: The Basic Structure doctrine was established in the Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973, stating that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed.
Explanation: The Basic Structure doctrine was established in the Kesavananda Bharati case in 1973, stating that certain fundamental features of the Constitution cannot be altered or destroyed.
7 Which of the following is NOT a fundamental duty under Article 51A of the Constitution?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: While it is the duty of every citizen to pay taxes, it is not specifically listed as a fundamental duty under Article 51A of the Constitution.
Explanation: While it is the duty of every citizen to pay taxes, it is not specifically listed as a fundamental duty under Article 51A of the Constitution.
8 Which body is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India based on the advice of the Prime Minister.
Explanation: The President of India appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India based on the advice of the Prime Minister.
9 What is the term duration of the members of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Members of the Rajya Sabha serve for a term of 6 years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years.
Explanation: Members of the Rajya Sabha serve for a term of 6 years, with one-third of the members retiring every two years.
10 Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the list of the State List?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Seventh Schedule contains the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List, defining the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.
Explanation: The Seventh Schedule contains the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List, defining the distribution of powers between the Centre and the States.
11 Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, among other freedoms.
Explanation: Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, among other freedoms.
12 Who can impose a President's Rule in a state?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The President can impose President's Rule in a state under Article 356 when the governance in that state is not functioning according to the Constitution.
Explanation: The President can impose President's Rule in a state under Article 356 when the governance in that state is not functioning according to the Constitution.
13 Which of the following is NOT a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right but was moved to the category of legal rights and is not a part of the Directive Principles.
Explanation: The Right to Property was originally a Fundamental Right but was moved to the category of legal rights and is not a part of the Directive Principles.
14 What is the primary function of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha primarily represents the states and Union territories in the Parliament of India.
Explanation: The Rajya Sabha primarily represents the states and Union territories in the Parliament of India.
15 Under which Article can the President of India return a bill for reconsideration?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Article 111 of the Constitution allows the President to return a bill, if he/she deems it necessary, for reconsideration by the Parliament.
Explanation: Article 111 of the Constitution allows the President to return a bill, if he/she deems it necessary, for reconsideration by the Parliament.
16 Which Constitutional body is responsible for the regular conduct of elections in India?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: The Election Commission of India is responsible for administering election processes in India at both the national and state levels.
Explanation: The Election Commission of India is responsible for administering election processes in India at both the national and state levels.
17 Which of the following is a constitutional safeguard for the rights of minorities?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Article 30 of the Constitution of India provides for the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Explanation: Article 30 of the Constitution of India provides for the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
18 In which year was the 73rd Amendment to the Constitution enacted?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution, which provided for the establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions, was enacted in 1992.
Explanation: The 73rd Amendment to the Constitution, which provided for the establishment of Panchayati Raj institutions, was enacted in 1992.