Indian Polity Questions for Competitive Exam

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Polity GK Quiz

  Q :  

Who among the following was the President of the Indian National Congress during the 1915 session?

(A) Satyendra Prasanna Sinha

(B) Ambica Charan Mazumdar

(C) Bhupendra Nath Bose

(D) Madan Mohan Malaviya


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1. Sir S.P. was the President of the Indian National Congress during the session of 1915. Sinha was. This was the 32nd session of the Congress, held in Mumbai from 1 to 4 December 1915. At this session, Congress reiterated its demand for self-rule for India and pressed for greater rights from the British government.

2. Some of the important resolutions passed in the 1915 session included:

- Demand for self-rule for India

- Pressure for more rights from the British government

- Demand for greater representation of Indians in the British Army

- Demand for improvement in education and employment opportunities for Indians


Q :  

When was the None of the Above (NOTA) ballot option first implemented in India?

(A) 2015

(B) 2004

(C) 2013

(D) 2010


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

NOTA was implemented for the first time in India in 2013.

1. Year: 2013

2. Election: Assembly Election

3. States: Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi

4. Option: NOTA ('None of the Above)

5. Objective: To provide more choices to voters and strengthen democracy


Q :  

Which of the following High Court has become the first High Court in the country to set up Justice Clock?

(A) Gujarat High Court

(B) Delhi High Court

(C) Rajasthan High Court

(D) Allahabad High Court


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The first high court of India was established in Kolkata. It was formerly called the High Court of Judicature at Fort William. It was issued under the Indian High Courts Act 1861. It was formally opened on 1 July 1862. Sir Barnes Peacock as its first Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court. Justice Sumboo Nath Pandit was the first Indian to assume office as a Judge of the Calcutta High Court.


Q :  

On whose recommendations were the Fundamental Duties included in the Indian Constitution?

(A) Santhanam Committee

(B) Swaran Singh Committee

(C) Shah Commission

(D) Administrative Reforms Commission


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Fundamental duties were recommended by Sardar Swarn Singh committee.


Q :  

According to the Directive Principles of State Policy, up to what age children are expected to be given free and compulsory education?

(A) 14 years

(B) 15 years

(C) 16 years

(D) 18 years


Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The State shall endeavour to provide, within a period of ten years from the commencement of this Constitution, for free and compulsory education for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.


Q :  

Article 75 of the Constitution of India, According to (c) the Council of Ministers is collectively responsible for which of the following?


(A) President

(B) Parliament

(C) Lok Sabha

(D) Rajya Sabha


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The ministers are collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha which implies that the Lok Sabha can remove the ministry from office by passing a vote of no confidence.


Q :  

Which provision of the Constitution empowers the Central Government to provide reservations for the weaker section of society in jobs and educational institutions?

(A) Article 14

(B) Article 16

(C) Article 46

(D) Article 19


Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Constitution was amended by the Constitution (77th Amendment) Act, 1995 and a new clause (4A) was inserted in Article 16 to enable the government to provide reservation in promotion.


Q :  

Which of the following authorities is/are competent to issue writs regarding the enforcement of fundamental rights?

(A) President

(B) Supreme Court

(C) Supreme Court and High Court

(D) Parliament


Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Constitution empowers the Supreme Court and High Court with the duty to safeguard the Fundamental Rights of the citizens. The Supreme Court under Article 32 and the High Court under Article 226 of the Constitution can issue Writs for the protection of Fundamental Rights.


Q :  

In which of the following the presidential (presidential) government is formed?

(A) Fixed term of office

(B) No duplication of the executive among the members of the legislature

(C) Election of the President by popular vote

(D) all of the above


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The United States, for instance, has a presidential system.



Q :  

The following states were formed after 1960. What was the correct sequence of their formation? 

1. Haryana 

2. Sikkim 

3. Nagaland 

4. Meghalaya!

(A) 1,2,3,4

(B) 2,3,4,1

(C) 2,4,1,3

(D) 3,1,4,2


Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

In conclusion, the correct chronological order of the formation of the given states is Nagaland (1963), Haryana (1966), Meghalaya (1972), and Sikkim (1975).


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