Practice Polity MCQs for UPSC Prelims — Detailed Solutions & Practical Tips

Consider the following statements regarding the Constituent Assembly of India:

1. It was formed under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946.
2. Its members were elected by the provincial legislatures.
3. The original strength of the Assembly was 389 members.

Which of the above statements are correct?

With reference to the Objectives Resolution (1946), consider the following statements:

1. It was introduced by Jawaharlal Nehru.
2. It laid down the guiding philosophy and aims of the Constitution.
3. The Preamble of the Constitution is largely based on this Resolution.

How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Indian Independence Act, 1947:

1. It ended British rule in India and declared India a sovereign, independent Dominion.
2. It abolished the office of the Viceroy and transferred all powers to the Constituent Assembly.
3. It empowered the Constituent Assembly to frame a Constitution for India.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding the sovereignty and procedure of the Indian Constituent Assembly:

1. The Constituent Assembly became a fully sovereign body only after the Indian Independence Act, 1947 came into force.
2. The provisions of the Cabinet Mission Plan continued to bind the Assembly even after Independence.
3. The Constituent Assembly adopted its own voting procedures and rules without requiring approval from any external authority.

Consider the following statements about Fundamental Rights in India:

1. They are guaranteed under Part III of the Indian Constitution.
2. The right to property is still a fundamental right.
3. They are enforceable by the courts for their violation.

How many of the Statements given above are correct?

Consider the following statements regarding Article 32:

1. It has been described as the heart and soul of the Constitution by B.R. Ambedkar.
2. The Supreme Court can issue writs not only for Fundamental Rights but also for legal rights.
3. Parliament can empower any other court to issue writs for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?

1. Writ — Purpose
2. Certiorari — To quash an order of a lower court
3. Mandamus — To transfer a case from one court to another
4. Prohibition — To prevent a lower court from exceeding its jurisdiction

A school run by a religious minority refuses admission to a student from a different religion. Which Article MOST DIRECTLY protects the right of the institution?

Consider the following statements regarding Article 14:

1. The principle of reasonable classification permits the State to treat different groups differently.
2. The classification must have a rational nexus with the objective of the law.
3. The principle of equality prohibits both class legislation and reasonable classification.

Which of the above statements are correct?

Which article states about Uniform Civil Code throughout the country?

Which of the following new DPSP was added to the Constitution through the 42nd amendment?

From which country did the Indian Constitution borrowed the concept of Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs)?

Consider the following statements regarding the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs):

1. They are non-justiciable but fundamental in the governance of the country.
2. The 44th Constitutional Amendment made it mandatory for the State to implement all DPSPs.
3. DPSPs can override Fundamental Rights in case of conflict.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following DPSPs belong to the Gandhian principles?

1. Promotion of cottage industries
2. Organisation of village panchayats
3. Separation of judiciary from the executive
4. Promotion of cooperative societies

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How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed in the Indian Constitution?

Which committee recommended the inclusion of Fundamental Duties in the Constitution?

The duty “to provide opportunities for education to children between 6 and 14 years” was added by which amendment?

Consider the following statements:

1. Fundamental Duties are enforceable by law.
2. Parliament may legislate to enforce Fundamental Duties.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Which of the following is NOT part of the Basic Structure of the Constitution?

Which of the following is considered part of the Basic Structure Doctrine?

1. Republican and democratic form of government
2. Harmony between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs
3. Parliamentary privileges

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Which of the following cases reaffirmed the Basic Structure Doctrine after the Emergency and protected judicial review?

The concept of limited amending power of Parliament is part of the Basic Structure. This principle was clarified in which case?

The Preamble declares India to be a “Republic”. What does this signify?

Consider the following statements about the “People of India” referred to in the Preamble:

1. They are the ultimate sovereigns of the nation.
2. Sovereignty lies collectively in the entire population, not in any organ of the government.
3. The phrase is derived from the Objective Resolution of 1947.

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Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

Preamble Term Meaning A. Liberty — Absence of restraint B. Equality — Equal protection of the laws C. Fraternity — Promotion of individual excellence D. Justice — Social, economic, and political fairness

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