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Indian Polity Mixed Quiz: Set 65

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Set 65 of the Indian Polity mixed quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions from 17 different topics of the subject: Making of the Constitution, RTI and Good Governance Laws, Fundamental Rights and more. 15 of them were asked in real previous-year papers. A topic quiz checks one chapter; this set revises the whole subject at once, the way an exam paper does, where the next question can come from any chapter. Every question carries an explanation of why the correct option is right and why the others are wrong. Keep to the timer, read the explanations at the end, and go back to the notes of any topic where you slipped.

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20 questions with answers and explanations

Q1.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2026, Paper IMedium

Who among the following was appointed by the Constituent Assembly of India as Head of the Sub-Committee for North-East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas?

  1. A.Gopinath Bordoloi
  2. B.Rupnath Brahma
  3. C.Bishnuram Medhi
  4. D.Tarun Ram Phukan
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Correct answer: A. Gopinath Bordoloi

He chaired the North-East Frontier (Assam) Tribal and Excluded Areas Sub-Committee, which is why it is known as the Bordoloi Committee.

Q2.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IEasy

"Rule of Law Index" is released by which of the following ?

  1. A.Amnesty International
  2. B.International Court of Justice
  3. C.The Office of UN Commissioner for Human Rights
  4. D.World Justice Project
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Correct answer: D. World Justice Project

The Rule of Law Index is published by the World Justice Project, an independent organisation based in Washington, D.C. The World Justice Project ranks countries on how far the rule of law is followed in practice, based on surveys of households and legal experts.

Q3.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2017, Paper IMedium

Which one of the following statements about the provisions of the Constitution of India is correct ?

  1. A.Minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice
  2. B.Only linguistic, ethnic and religious minorities find mention under Article 30
  3. C.Every religious denomination has unfettered right to establish and maintain institutions for religious and charitable purposes
  4. D.An educational institution established by a religious minority loses its minority status on receiving financial aid from the Government
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Correct answer: A. Minorities can establish and administer educational institutions of their choice

Article 30(1) says that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.

Q5.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2019, Paper IMedium

Which of the following is NOT provided for under the Directive Principles of State Policy ?

  1. A.Right to work, to education and to public assistance in certain cases
  2. B.Uniform Civil Code for the citizens
  3. C.Separation of Judiciary from executive
  4. D.Participation of workers in the management of local-self government
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Correct answer: D. Participation of workers in the management of local-self government

Article 43A speaks of workers' participation in the management of industries, not of local self-government.

Q7.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IHard

Consider the following statements : 1. If the election of the President of India is declared void by the Supreme Court of India, all acts done by him/her in the performance of duties of his/her office of President before the date of decision become invalid. 2. Election for the post of the President of India can be postponed on the ground that some Legislative Assemblies have been dissolved and elections are yet to take place. 3. When a Bill is presented to the President of India, the Constitution prescribes time limits within which he/she has to declare his/her assent. How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All three
  4. D.None
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Correct answer: D. None

All three statements go against what the Constitution and the law on presidential elections actually say. Article 71 lets the Supreme Court decide disputes about a President's election, and it adds that if the election is declared void, acts done by the President before that decision do not become invalid.

Q9.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2021, Paper IMedium

Which one of the following powers of the Supreme Court is also conferred on a High Court?

  1. A.Advisory power
  2. B.Power of doing complete justice in any cause or matter pending before the court
  3. C.Power of court of record
  4. D.Power to allow/refuse Special Leave Petitions
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Correct answer: C. Power of court of record

Article 129 makes the Supreme Court a court of record and Article 215 does the same for every High Court, with power to punish for its contempt.

Q10.Indian PolityMedium

In which case did the Supreme Court reverse its earlier view and hold that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution?

  1. A.Berubari Union case (1960)
  2. B.Golaknath case (1967)
  3. C.LIC of India case (1995)
  4. D.Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)
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Correct answer: D. Kesavananda Bharati case (1973)

In the Berubari Union case of 1960 the Supreme Court had said that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution, though it is a key to the minds of its makers.

Q11.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-I 2019, GKEasy

When a Proclamation of Emergency is in operation, the right to move a Court for the enforcement of all Fundamental Rights remains suspended, except

  1. A.Article 20 and Article 21
  2. B.Article 21 and Article 22
  3. C.Article 19 and Article 20
  4. D.Article 15 and Article 16
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Correct answer: A. Article 20 and Article 21

Since the 44th Amendment, the President cannot suspend the right to move a court for enforcing Articles 20 and 21, even during a national emergency.

Q12.Indian PolityEasy

A Money Bill can be introduced in Parliament

  1. A.in either House, by any member
  2. B.only in the Lok Sabha, on the recommendation of the President
  3. C.only in the Rajya Sabha, on the recommendation of the Speaker
  4. D.in either House, on the recommendation of the Finance Minister
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Correct answer: B. only in the Lok Sabha, on the recommendation of the President

Article 109 read with Article 117(1) allows a Money Bill to be introduced only in the Lok Sabha, and Article 110(1) permits its introduction only on the recommendation of the President; it is always a Government Bill moved by a minister.

Q13.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKHard

Which of the following statements with respect to the Ordinance promulgated under Article 213 of the Constitution of India is/are correct?

1. It shall be laid before the Legislative Assembly of the State, or where there is a Legislative Council in the State, before both the Houses

2. It shall cease to operate at the expiration of two months from the reassembly of the Legislature

3. It may be withdrawn at any time by the Governor

Select the answer using the code given below:

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.3 only
  3. C.1 and 3 only
  4. D.1, 2 and 3
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Correct answer: C. 1 and 3 only

Article 213 requires a Governor's ordinance to be laid before the state legislature and lets the Governor withdraw it at any time, but its life after reassembly is six weeks, not two months.

Q14.Indian PolityMedium

The calling attention motion, by which a member calls the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance, has been in use in the Indian Parliament since

  1. A.1950
  2. B.1954
  3. C.1962
  4. D.1971
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Correct answer: B. 1954

The calling attention motion is an Indian innovation in parliamentary procedure and has been in use since 1954. A member calls the attention of a minister to a matter of urgent public importance and the minister makes a statement on it, after which members may seek clarifications.

Q15.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2018, GS Paper IMedium

Consider the following statements :

1. The Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 replaced the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954.

2. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is under the charge of Director General of Health Services in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: A. 1 only

The 2006 Act did replace the 1954 Act, but FSSAI is an independent statutory authority, not an office under the Director General of Health Services.

Q17.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IMedium

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?

  1. A.It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
  2. B.It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
  3. C.It defines and limits the powers of government.
  4. D.It secures social justice, social equality and social security.
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Correct answer: C. It defines and limits the powers of government.

The core idea of a constitution is constitutionalism: power is granted to the government, but only within set limits. A constitution sets up the organs of the State and divides power among them, but its chief purpose is to stop that power from becoming arbitrary.

Q18.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC Civil Services · CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper IHard

With reference to Finance Bill and Money Bill in the Indian Parliament, consider the following statements : 1. When the Lok Sabha transmits Finance Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it can amend or reject the Bill. 2. When the Lok Sabha transmits Money Bill to the Rajya Sabha, it cannot amend or reject the Bill, it can only make recommendations. 3. In the case of disagreement between the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, there is no joint sitting for Money Bill, but a joint sitting becomes necessary for Finance Bill. How many of the above statements are correct?

  1. A.Only one
  2. B.Only two
  3. C.All three
  4. D.None
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Correct answer: B. Only two

Statements 1 and 2 are correct; statement 3 is wrong because a joint sitting for a Finance Bill is possible, not compulsory.

Q19.Indian PolityAsked in: UPSC CAPF · CAPF 2017, Paper IMedium

Which of the following pair(s) is/are correctly matched ? 1. Rule of lapse : Part of grant that can be carried over to next year 2. Supplementary grant : An advance grant to meet expenditures 3. Vote on account : Additional funds granted in the course of financial year Select the correct answer using the code given below :

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.1 and 2
  3. C.2 and 3
  4. D.None of the above
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Correct answer: D. None of the above

Each description belongs to a different term or says the opposite of the real rule, so no pair is correct.

Q20.Indian PolityAsked in: CDS · CDS-II 2026, GKMedium

Consider the following statements about the administration and control of Scheduled Areas : 1. The Governors of each State having Scheduled Areas therein shall, annually or whenever so required by the President, make a report to the President regarding the administration of the Scheduled Areas in that State. 2. The Executive Power of the Union shall extend to the giving of directions to the States as to the administration of the Scheduled Areas. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

Both statements repeat paragraph 3 of the Fifth Schedule of the Constitution, which deals with the administration of Scheduled Areas.

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