Home - Political MCQ - Political Science PYQ UGC NET {MCQ} Political Science PYQ UGC NET {MCQ} Last Updated on: April 29, 2025 by Monika Rathod UGC NET Political Science PYQs with Solutions - Unit-wise Previous Year Questions Analysis HSSC Telegram Group Join Now WhatsApp Group Join Now Master UGC NET Political Science with detailed PYQ analysis. Get unit-wise solved previous year questions (2017-2023), exam trends, and preparation strategies for Paper 2. Download free PDFs and boost your JRF/NET preparation now. 1 / 235 The Indian Parliament can make laws on matters in the: Union List State List Concurrent List Residuary List Union List 2 / 235 The first Speaker of the Lok Sabha was: Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar Meira Kumar Sumitra Mahajan Jagjivan Ram Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar 3 / 235 Who among the following is the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha? Vice President of India President of India Speaker of Lok Sabha Prime Minister of India Vice President of India 4 / 235 The Rajya Sabha is a permanent body, and it is not subject to dissolution. This feature is mentioned in: Article 83 Article 80 Article 84 Article 85 Article 83 5 / 235 Who among the following appoints the Prime Minister of India? President of India Vice President of India Speaker of Lok Sabha Chief Justice of India President of India 6 / 235 The Parliament of India can legislate on matters in the: Concurrent List Union List State List Residuary List Concurrent List 7 / 235 Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of rights regarding arrest and detention? Article 22 Article 21 Article 19 Article 14 Article 22 8 / 235 The Parliament of India consists of the President and which of the following two houses? Rajya Sabha and Legislative Councils Legislative Assemblies and Councils Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 9 / 235 The right to constitutional remedies is provided under: Article 32 Article 21 Article 14 Article 15 Article 32 10 / 235 Who was the first President of India? Dr. Rajendra Prasad Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Jawaharlal Nehru Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Dr. Rajendra Prasad 11 / 235 Who among the following can dissolve the Lok Sabha? President of India Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Chairman President of India 12 / 235 Who among the following is not a member of the Rajya Sabha? President of India Prime Minister Vice President Speaker of Lok Sabha President of India 13 / 235 The maximum number of members of the Rajya Sabha is: 250 245 260 270 250 14 / 235 The Indian Parliament is bicameral, which means it has: Two houses One house Four houses Three houses Two houses 15 / 235 The concept of 'social justice' is associated with: The Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Rights The Preamble Fundamental Duties The Directive Principles of State Policy 16 / 235 The first country to adopt universal suffrage was: New Zealand Australia USA Canada New Zealand 17 / 235 The first state to be formed on the basis of language was: Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra Tamil Nadu Uttar Pradesh Andhra Pradesh 18 / 235 The power of judicial review is based on: The Constitution of India Parliament Laws Judicial Precedents Executive Decisions The Constitution of India 19 / 235 The idea of a written Constitution for India was first proposed by: M.N. Roy Jawaharlal Nehru Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel M.N. Roy 20 / 235 The Constitution of India provides for a dual system of government at the centre and the state based on: Federal structure Unitary structure Monarchical structure Parliamentary structure Federal structure 21 / 235 Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India? Indira Gandhi Sarojini Naidu Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Sucheta Kriplani Indira Gandhi 22 / 235 The first woman to become the Speaker of the Lok Sabha was: Meira Kumar Sumitra Mahajan Sarojini Naidu Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Meira Kumar 23 / 235 The Indian Parliament consists of: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha President of India Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 24 / 235 The first woman to serve as the Governor of an Indian state was: Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu 25 / 235 The Indian Constitution came into force on: 26th January 1950 15th August 1947 26th November 1949 15th August 1950 26th January 1950 26 / 235 The number of members in the Rajya Sabha is determined by: The President of India Prime Minister of India Lok Sabha Speaker Rajya Sabha Members The President of India 27 / 235 The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is: 250 members 245 members 270 members 300 members 250 members 28 / 235 The Parliament of India cannot legislate on matters in the: State List Union List Concurrent List Residuary List State List 29 / 235 Who is considered the first speaker of the Lok Sabha of India? Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar Sumitra Mahajan Meira Kumar Jagjivan Ram Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar 30 / 235 The first woman to become the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha was: Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Pratibha Patil Meira Kumar 31 / 235 The Parliament of India has how many sessions in a year? Three Two Four One Three 32 / 235 The term 'Socialist' in the Indian Constitution was added by: 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 44th Amendment Act 52nd Amendment Act 41st Amendment Act 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 33 / 235 The term 'Secular' in the Indian Constitution was added by: 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 44th Amendment Act 52nd Amendment Act 41st Amendment Act 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 34 / 235 The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by: The President of India The Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha The President of India 35 / 235 The power of judicial review in India is vested in: The Supreme Court The High Court The President The Parliament The Supreme Court 36 / 235 Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state? Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu 37 / 235 The power to make laws on matters in the Concurrent List rests with: Union and State Legislatures Only Union Legislature Only State Legislature Parliament Union and State Legislatures 38 / 235 The minimum age for a person to be eligible for election as President of India is: 35 years 30 years 40 years 50 years 35 years 39 / 235 The Constitution of India guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty under: Article 21 Article 14 Article 15 Article 16 Article 21 40 / 235 Who is the head of the Union Cabinet? Prime Minister of India President of India Speaker of Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Chairman Prime Minister of India 41 / 235 The first woman to serve as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha was: Meira Kumar Sumitra Mahajan Sarojini Naidu Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Meira Kumar 42 / 235 The Union Parliament consists of: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha President of India Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 43 / 235 Who among the following is known as the 'Father of the Nation'? Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Subhas Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi 44 / 235 The first amendment to the Indian Constitution was made in: 1951 1950 1952 1953 1951 45 / 235 The number of members in the Lok Sabha is: 552 545 540 530 552 46 / 235 The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is: 250 members 245 members 270 members 300 members 250 members 47 / 235 The term 'Sovereign' in the Constitution of India means: India is free to frame its own laws India is a monarchy India is a democracy India has a military rule India is free to frame its own laws 48 / 235 The first Indian woman to become the President of the Indian National Congress was: Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Sucheta Kriplani Sarojini Naidu 49 / 235 Who is considered the first speaker of the Lok Sabha of India? Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar Sumitra Mahajan Meira Kumar Jagjivan Ram Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar 50 / 235 Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? President of India Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Chief Justice of India President of India 51 / 235 Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state? Sucheta Kriplani Indira Gandhi Sarojini Naidu Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Sucheta Kriplani 52 / 235 The first General Election in India was held in: 1951-1952 1950-1951 1952-1953 1947-1948 1951-1952 53 / 235 The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha rests with: The President of India The Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha The President of India 54 / 235 The Lok Sabha can be dissolved by the: President of India Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha President of India 55 / 235 Who is the head of the Union Cabinet? Prime Minister of India President of India Speaker of Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Chairman Prime Minister of India 56 / 235 The Constitution of India lays down the procedures for the amendment under: Article 368 Article 356 Article 370 Article 32 Article 368 57 / 235 The Vice-President of India is elected by: Members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Chief Justice of India President of India Election Commission Members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha 58 / 235 The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is: 250 members 245 members 275 members 300 members 250 members 59 / 235 The President's Rule can be imposed under which article? Article 356 Article 368 Article 370 Article 365 Article 356 60 / 235 The highest court in India is: Supreme Court of India High Court Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Supreme Court of India 61 / 235 Who was the first woman to serve as the Governor of an Indian state? Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu 62 / 235 The First Amendment to the Constitution of India was made in: 1951 1952 1950 1949 1951 63 / 235 Who was the first woman Speaker of the Lok Sabha? Meira Kumar Indira Gandhi Sarojini Naidu Pratibha Patil Meira Kumar 64 / 235 The power to make laws on matters in the Concurrent List rests with: Union and State Legislatures Only Union Legislature Only State Legislature Parliament Union and State Legislatures 65 / 235 Who can remove the Vice-President of India? Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha President of India Chief Justice of India Rajya Sabha 66 / 235 Which of the following is not a part of the Indian Constitution? The Preamble of the Constitution Part III Part II Part IV The Preamble of the Constitution 67 / 235 The Constitution of India guarantees the protection of life and personal liberty under: Article 21 Article 14 Article 15 Article 16 Article 21 68 / 235 Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? President of India Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Chief Justice of India President of India 69 / 235 The number of members of the Lok Sabha is: 552 545 540 530 552 70 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality? Article 14 Article 15 Article 16 Article 17 Article 14 71 / 235 The minimum age for a person to be eligible for election as President of India is: 35 years 30 years 40 years 50 years 35 years 72 / 235 Who was the first woman Chief Minister of an Indian state? Sarojini Naidu Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Sucheta Kriplani Indira Gandhi Sucheta Kriplani 73 / 235 The first General Election in India was held in: 1951-1952 1950-1951 1952-1953 1947-1948 1951-1952 74 / 235 Who among the following was the first woman Governor of an Indian state? Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu 75 / 235 The election to the Lok Sabha is held: Every five years Every four years Every six years Every seven years Every five years 76 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy? Article 36-51 Article 21-35 Article 15-17 Article 50-60 Article 36-51 77 / 235 The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha rests with: The President of India The Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha The President of India 78 / 235 The maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha is: 250 members 245 members 270 members 300 members 250 members 79 / 235 Who among the following is known as the 'Father of the Nation'? Mahatma Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Subhas Chandra Bose Mahatma Gandhi 80 / 235 Who can remove the President of India? Both Houses of Parliament Prime Minister Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Both Houses of Parliament 81 / 235 The term 'Socialist' in the Indian Constitution was added by: 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 44th Amendment Act 52nd Amendment Act 41st Amendment Act 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 82 / 235 The 'Right to Equality' is provided under: Article 14-18 Article 15-18 Article 16-18 Article 14-15 Article 14-18 83 / 235 The Indian Constitution came into force on: 26th January 1950 15th August 1947 26th November 1949 15th August 1950 26th January 1950 84 / 235 The Prime Minister of India is appointed by the: President of India Parliament Lok Sabha Speaker Rajya Sabha President of India 85 / 235 The first amendment to the Indian Constitution was made in: 1951 1950 1952 1953 1951 86 / 235 The number of members in the Rajya Sabha is determined by: The President of India Prime Minister of India Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Members The President of India 87 / 235 Who is the father of the Indian Constitution? Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jawaharlal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 88 / 235 The Parliament of India cannot legislate on matters in the: State List Union List Concurrent List Residuary List State List 89 / 235 Who among the following is the first woman to become the Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha? Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Pratibha Patil Meira Kumar 90 / 235 The Parliament of India has how many sessions in a year? Three Two Four One Three 91 / 235 The term 'Secular' in the Indian Constitution was added by: 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 44th Amendment Act 52nd Amendment Act 41st Amendment Act 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 92 / 235 The Constitution of India was adopted on: 26th November 1949 15th August 1947 26th January 1950 15th August 1950 26th November 1949 93 / 235 The first Prime Minister of India was: Jawaharlal Nehru Indira Gandhi Lal Bahadur Shastri Rajiv Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru 94 / 235 The fundamental rights of Indian citizens are listed in: Part III of the Constitution Part IV of the Constitution Part I of the Constitution Part II of the Constitution Part III of the Constitution 95 / 235 Who elects the Vice-President of India? Members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha Chief Justice of India President of India State Legislative Assemblies Members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha 96 / 235 The Indian Parliament is called a: Bicameral Legislature Unicameral Legislature Central Legislature Presidential Legislature Bicameral Legislature 97 / 235 Who was the first woman to serve as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Pratibha Patil Meira Kumar 98 / 235 The Constitution of India came into force on: 26th January 1950 15th August 1947 26th November 1949 15th August 1950 26th January 1950 99 / 235 The first woman President of India was: Pratibha Patil Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Mrs. Vijayalakshmi Pandit Pratibha Patil 100 / 235 The Indian Parliament comprises the Lok Sabha and: Rajya Sabha State Assemblies President of India Chief Justice of India Rajya Sabha 101 / 235 The "President's Rule" in a state is imposed when: The President takes over the governance of a state The State Government fails The Rajya Sabha decides The Chief Minister resigns The President takes over the governance of a state 102 / 235 Who among the following can dissolve the Lok Sabha? President of India Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Vice President of India President of India 103 / 235 The official residence of the President of India is: Rashtrapati Bhavan President's House Presidential Palace Raj Bhavan Rashtrapati Bhavan 104 / 235 Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality? Article 14 Article 15 Article 16 Article 17 Article 14 105 / 235 The First General Election in India was held in the year: 1951-1952 1947-1948 1950-1951 1952-1953 1951-1952 106 / 235 The number of members of the Lok Sabha is fixed at: 552 545 540 550 552 107 / 235 Who among the following is the first woman to serve as the Chief Minister of an Indian state? Sucheta Kriplani Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Pratibha Patil Sucheta Kriplani 108 / 235 The President's Rule in a state is governed by: Article 356 Article 370 Article 365 Article 368 Article 356 109 / 235 Who is the first woman to hold the office of the Governor of an Indian state? Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu 110 / 235 The Cabinet Secretary is the highest-ranking official in the: Union Government State Government Local Government Rajya Sabha Union Government 111 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution is related to the process of amendment? Article 368 Article 356 Article 370 Article 80 Article 368 112 / 235 The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by: President of India Prime Minister Chief Justice of India Election Commission President of India 113 / 235 The maximum number of members in the Rajya Sabha can be: 250 245 275 300 250 114 / 235 The power to declare a national emergency rests with the: President of India Prime Minister Chief Justice Union Cabinet President of India 115 / 235 The minimum age required to become the President of India is: 35 years 30 years 40 years 50 years 35 years 116 / 235 The Chief Justice of India is appointed by: President of India Prime Minister Speaker Chief Justice President of India 117 / 235 The Union Cabinet is headed by the: Prime Minister President Home Minister Speaker Prime Minister 118 / 235 The Prime Minister of India is appointed by: President of India Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Election Commission President of India 119 / 235 The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is elected by: Members of the Lok Sabha Prime Minister President of India Rajya Sabha Members of the Lok Sabha 120 / 235 The Indian Parliament can legislate on matters in the: Union List and Concurrent List Union List State List Concurrent List Union List and Concurrent List 121 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the administration of Union Territories? Article 239 Article 240 Article 241 Article 242 Article 239 122 / 235 Who is the current Speaker of the Lok Sabha? Om Birla Sumitra Mahajan Meira Kumar Harivansh Om Birla 123 / 235 The President of India is elected by an electoral college consisting of: Elected Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies Elected Members of Parliament Only Members of Parliament Members of State Assemblies Elected Members of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies 124 / 235 The Lok Sabha is also known as: House of the People House of Commons Lower House People's Assembly House of the People 125 / 235 The Rajya Sabha is also known as: Council of States House of Commons People's House Upper House Council of States 126 / 235 The first President of India was: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Dr. Zakir Husain Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Dr. Rajendra Prasad 127 / 235 The number of members in the Lok Sabha is: 545 552 550 540 545 128 / 235 The minimum age for a candidate to become a member of the Rajya Sabha is: 30 years 35 years 25 years 21 years 30 years 129 / 235 The maximum age for a candidate to become a member of the Lok Sabha is: 25 years 30 years 35 years 40 years 25 years 130 / 235 Who among the following was the first Prime Minister of India? Jawaharlal Nehru Indira Gandhi Lal Bahadur Shastri Rajiv Gandhi Jawaharlal Nehru 131 / 235 The Constitution of India defines the role of the President in: Article 52 Article 56 Article 61 Article 48 Article 52 132 / 235 Who is the first woman to be elected as the Speaker of the Lok Sabha? Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Pratibha Patil Meira Kumar 133 / 235 The total number of members in the Rajya Sabha is: 250 245 300 275 250 134 / 235 The Parliament of India consists of how many houses? Two Three One Four Two 135 / 235 The President of India can be impeached by: Parliament Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha State Legislatures Parliament 136 / 235 The fundamental rights in India can be suspended during a state of: National Security Constitutional Crisis Emergency War Emergency 137 / 235 The National Development Council (NDC) was constituted in: 1952 1951 1950 1955 1952 138 / 235 The Indian Constitution was framed by the: Constituent Assembly Parliament Provincial Assemblies States Assembly Constituent Assembly 139 / 235 The Cabinet system of Government in India is based on: Westminster Model Federal Model Presidential System Plebiscite System Westminster Model 140 / 235 The right to vote in India is a part of: Universal Adult Suffrage Fundamental Rights Direct Election Indirect Election Universal Adult Suffrage 141 / 235 Which of the following is a part of the Union Executive in India? President of India Chief Minister Governor Speaker of Lok Sabha President of India 142 / 235 The term "Federal System" is associated with which of the following? Division of Powers between Central and State Government Single Constitution Dual Citizenship Sovereign System Division of Powers between Central and State Government 143 / 235 Who among the following appoints the Governors of States in India? President of India Prime Minister Chief Justice of India Chief Minister President of India 144 / 235 The Constitution of India provides for the "Sovereign" status of the country under: Preamble Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Preamble 145 / 235 The highest judicial authority in India is: Supreme Court of India High Court District Court Family Court Supreme Court of India 146 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protection against arbitrary arrest? Article 22 Article 21 Article 19 Article 23 Article 22 147 / 235 The Parliament of India is responsible for the enactment of: Laws and Policies Policies only Constitution amendments Electoral laws Laws and Policies 148 / 235 The fundamental rights in the Indian Constitution are guaranteed to: All citizens of India Citizens of the Union Territories Citizens of States only Only Indian nationals All citizens of India 149 / 235 The Constitution of India defines the term "State" under: Article 12 Article 21 Article 19 Article 368 Article 12 150 / 235 The President of India is the ex-officio Supreme Commander of: Indian Armed Forces Indian Police National Security Council Intelligence Bureau Indian Armed Forces 151 / 235 The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was granted special status under: Article 370 Article 35A Article 368 Article 80 Article 370 152 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution defines the structure of the Parliament? Article 79 Article 80 Article 84 Article 75 Article 79 153 / 235 The Indian Constitution was adopted on: 26th November 1949 15th August 1947 26th January 1950 15th August 1950 26th November 1949 154 / 235 The Constitution of India deals with the "Suspension of Fundamental Rights" during an emergency under: Article 359 Article 356 Article 370 Article 32 Article 359 155 / 235 Who among the following was the first woman President of the Indian National Congress? Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Sarojini Naidu 156 / 235 Which of the following is an essential feature of a federal system? Division of powers between Central and State Governments Single Constitution Dual Citizenship Centralized system Division of powers between Central and State Governments 157 / 235 The Right to Information Act was passed in the year: 2005 2002 1999 2010 2005 158 / 235 The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha lies with: President of India Prime Minister Speaker of Lok Sabha Chief Justice of India President of India 159 / 235 The Union Territories of India are administered by: President of India Chief Minister Governor Lieutenant Governor President of India 160 / 235 Who among the following was the first woman to become the Chief Minister of an Indian state? Sucheta Kriplani Indira Gandhi Sarojini Naidu Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Sucheta Kriplani 161 / 235 Who among the following is the head of the "Judicial Review" system in India? Supreme Court of India High Court Lok Sabha President of India Supreme Court of India 162 / 235 The Indian President is elected for a term of: 5 years 4 years 6 years 7 years 5 years 163 / 235 The Right to Property was removed from the Fundamental Rights by: 44th Amendment Act, 1978 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 43rd Amendment Act, 1977 45th Amendment Act, 1979 44th Amendment Act, 1978 164 / 235 The term "Constitution" was first used in India by which of the following? Government of India Act, 1935 Indian Independence Act, 1947 Indian Act, 1909 Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms Government of India Act, 1935 165 / 235 The idea of "Judicial Review" is borrowed from which country? United States United Kingdom France Canada United States 166 / 235 The first woman to become the Speaker of the Lok Sabha was: Meira Kumar Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Pratibha Patil Meira Kumar 167 / 235 Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India? President of India Prime Minister of India Chief Justice of India Union Cabinet President of India 168 / 235 Which of the following is the highest judicial body in India? Supreme Court of India High Court District Court Circuit Court Supreme Court of India 169 / 235 The Directive Principles of State Policy are: Non-justiciable Justiciable Binding on Government Enforceable in Court Non-justiciable 170 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the Uniform Civil Code? Article 44 Article 45 Article 40 Article 48 Article 44 171 / 235 Who appoints the Chief Justice of India? President of India Prime Minister Chief Justice of India Speaker of Lok Sabha President of India 172 / 235 Who is responsible for the administration of Union Territories in India? President of India Governor Chief Minister Lieutenant Governor President of India 173 / 235 The Union Budget is presented by which of the following? Finance Minister Prime Minister President Home Minister Finance Minister 174 / 235 The Vice President of India is elected by: Members of both Houses of Parliament State Legislative Assemblies Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Members of both Houses of Parliament 175 / 235 The minimum age to become a member of Rajya Sabha is: 30 years 35 years 40 years 25 years 30 years 176 / 235 The Indian Parliament is located in: New Delhi Mumbai Kolkata Chennai New Delhi 177 / 235 Which of the following is not included in the Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen? Right to Vote To respect the Constitution To promote harmony To protect public property Right to Vote 178 / 235 The system of Panchayats in India is based on which article of the Constitution? Article 40 Article 50 Article 42 Article 51 Article 40 179 / 235 The Indian Parliament is composed of: Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and President Lok Sabha and President Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha and Chief Justice Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, and President 180 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the "Right to Freedom"? Article 19 Article 21 Article 22 Article 23 Article 19 181 / 235 The word "Secular" was added to the Indian Constitution in: 42nd Amendment (1976) 44th Amendment (1978) 24th Amendment (1971) 46th Amendment (1982) 42nd Amendment (1976) 182 / 235 The President of India can seek advice from which of the following bodies? Council of Ministers Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Election Commission Council of Ministers 183 / 235 The concept of "Welfare State" in India is included in: Directive Principles of State Policy Fundamental Rights Preamble Fundamental Duties Directive Principles of State Policy 184 / 235 The Supreme Court of India was established in: 1950 1947 1952 1949 1950 185 / 235 Who has the power to declare a state of emergency in India? President of India Prime Minister of India Chief Justice of India Speaker of Lok Sabha President of India 186 / 235 The First Amendment to the Constitution of India was made in the year: 1951 1952 1950 1953 1951 187 / 235 The President of India is elected by: Electoral College Direct Public Voting Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Electoral College 188 / 235 Who among the following is known as the "Father of the Indian Constitution"? Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 189 / 235 The Parliament of India meets at least once in how many months? Six months Four months Three months One year Six months 190 / 235 Which of the following is the term used for the President of India’s power to dissolve Lok Sabha? Dissolution of the House Dissolution of Parliament Emergency Powers Impeachment Dissolution of the House 191 / 235 The Parliament of India consists of which two houses? Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishad Lok Sabha and Lok Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 192 / 235 The concept of "Due Process of Law" is borrowed from which country's Constitution? United States United Kingdom Canada Australia United States 193 / 235 The "Right to Information Act" was passed in India in: 2005 1999 2000 2003 2005 194 / 235 The term of office of the President of India is: 5 years 4 years 6 years 7 years 5 years 195 / 235 The First General Election in India was conducted in the year: 1951-1952 1947 1950 1954 1951-1952 196 / 235 The number of Fundamental Duties in the Indian Constitution is: 11 9 10 12 11 197 / 235 The Parliament of India is based on which of the following systems? Bicameral System Unicameral System Tricameral System Multicameral System Bicameral System 198 / 235 The term "Republic" in the Indian Constitution means: Head of the State is elected The State is governed by a monarch The State is a federal one The government is theocracy Head of the State is elected 199 / 235 The Indian Prime Minister is the ex-officio Chairman of which of the following bodies? NITI Aayog Planning Commission Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha NITI Aayog 200 / 235 Who among the following is known as the "Father of Indian National Congress"? Lala Lajpat Rai Subhash Chandra Bose Allan Octavian Hume Dadabhai Naoroji Allan Octavian Hume 201 / 235 The Constitution of India is borrowed mainly from which country? United Kingdom United States Australia Canada United Kingdom 202 / 235 Who among the following is known as the "Father of Indian National Movement"? Dadabhai Naoroji Bal Gangadhar Tilak Lala Lajpat Rai Subhash Chandra Bose Dadabhai Naoroji 203 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the "Right to Equality"? Article 14 to 18 Article 19 to 22 Article 20 to 22 Article 21 Article 14 to 18 204 / 235 The term "Secular State" has been borrowed from which country's constitution? Weimar Constitution of Germany United States United Kingdom Ireland Weimar Constitution of Germany 205 / 235 Who was the first Law Minister of India? Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 206 / 235 Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution? Unwritten Constitution Federal System Parliamentary System Rigid Constitution Unwritten Constitution 207 / 235 In which year did India become a Republic? 1950 1947 1952 1951 1950 208 / 235 Who was the first President of India? Dr. Rajendra Prasad Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Dr. Zakir Husain Jawaharlal Nehru Dr. Rajendra Prasad 209 / 235 The idea of Fundamental Rights in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from which country? United States United Kingdom Canada Australia United States 210 / 235 What is the maximum period a member of the Rajya Sabha can hold office? Six years Five years Four years Three years Six years 211 / 235 The Indian Parliament is bicameral. Which are the two houses? Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha Rajya Sabha and Vidhan Parishad Lok Sabha and Lok Rajya Sabha Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha 212 / 235 Which of the following is not a Directive Principle of State Policy? Right to Property Uniform Civil Code Free and Compulsory Education Provision of Adequate Means of Livelihood Right to Property 213 / 235 Who is authorized to issue a proclamation of emergency in India? President of India Prime Minister Union Cabinet Chief Justice of India President of India 214 / 235 The power to amend the Constitution of India is given under which Article? Article 368 Article 356 Article 370 Article 105 Article 368 215 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution defines "Indian citizen"? Article 5 to 11 Article 12 to 15 Article 16 to 20 Article 21 to 23 Article 5 to 11 216 / 235 The President of India can be impeached under which Article? Article 61 Article 55 Article 50 Article 68 Article 61 217 / 235 What is the duration of the Lok Sabha in India? Five years Six years Four years Three years Five years 218 / 235 Who has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha? President of India Prime Minister Chief Justice of India Speaker of Lok Sabha President of India 219 / 235 Who among the following was the first woman Prime Minister of India? Indira Gandhi Sarojini Naidu Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Mrs. Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit Indira Gandhi 220 / 235 Which of the following is a feature of the Indian federal system? Single Constitution Double Citizenship Dual Constitution Concurrent List Single Constitution 221 / 235 The power of judicial review is vested in which of the following? Supreme Court of India High Court Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha Supreme Court of India 222 / 235 The principle of "Equality before the law" was borrowed from which country? United Kingdom United States Canada Australia United Kingdom 223 / 235 The Prime Minister of India is appointed by which of the following? President of India Speaker of Lok Sabha Chief Justice of India Union Cabinet President of India 224 / 235 Who among the following was the first woman President of India? Pratibha Patil Sarojini Naidu Indira Gandhi Rajkumari Amrit Kaur Pratibha Patil 225 / 235 The concept of "DPSP" (Directive Principles of State Policy) is borrowed from which country? Ireland United Kingdom United States Australia Ireland 226 / 235 Who has the power to make laws on matters enumerated in the Concurrent List? Both Union and State Legislatures Only Union Parliament Only State Legislatures President Both Union and State Legislatures 227 / 235 Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty under the Constitution of India? Right to Freedom of Speech To respect the Constitution To safeguard public property To protect the environment Right to Freedom of Speech 228 / 235 The Union Executive consists of which of the following? President, Vice President, and Council of Ministers President, Prime Minister, and Cabinet Secretary Prime Minister, President, and Lok Sabha Speaker President and Governors President, Vice President, and Council of Ministers 229 / 235 The Parliament of India consists of how many houses? Two Houses Three Houses One House Four Houses Two Houses 230 / 235 The Rajya Sabha is a permanent house. It can only be dissolved. No, it cannot be dissolved Yes, it can be dissolved Yes, it can be dissolved for two years Yes, it can be dissolved for one year No, it cannot be dissolved 231 / 235 The Constitution of India provides a scheme of dual polity which refers to the existence of which two levels of government? Central and State Government Union and Provincial Government National and Local Government Local and State Government Central and State Government 232 / 235 What is the minimum age required to become a Member of Lok Sabha in India? 25 years 30 years 35 years 18 years 25 years 233 / 235 Who among the following is responsible for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner of India? President of India Prime Minister Vice President Speaker of Lok Sabha President of India 234 / 235 In which year was the first General Election held in India? 1951-52 1947-48 1950-51 1952-53 1951-52 235 / 235 Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Education? 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