Here are some important mcqs of Polity, read it and enhance your preparation.
NDA & CDS 1 2026 Exam GK – Polity MCQ – Class 1
1. Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?
A. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. B.N. Rau
Answer: B
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and is widely regarded as the Father of the Indian Constitution.
2. Which part of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part IVA
Answer: B
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are incorporated in Part III, Articles 12 to 35.
3. The idea of the President of India being the nominal head is borrowed from:
A. USA
B. UK
C. Canada
D. Ireland
Answer: B
Explanation: The Parliamentary system, where the President is a nominal head, is adopted from the British model.
4. Article 32 is known as:
A. Heart of the Constitution
B. Soul of the Constitution
C. Both A and B
D. None
Answer: C
Explanation: Dr. Ambedkar called Article 32 the Heart and Soul of the Constitution as it empowers citizens to approach the Supreme Court for Fundamental Rights.
5. Which of the following is NOT a Writ?
A. Habeas Corpus
B. Mandamus
C. Certiorari
D. Concordat
Answer: D
Explanation: Concordat is not a judicial writ.
6. Universal Adult Franchise in India begins from the age of:
A. 21
B. 18
C. 16
D. 25
Answer: B
Explanation: The 61st Constitutional Amendment reduced the voting age to 18 years.
7. The Right to Property is now a:
A. Fundamental Right
B. Legal Right
C. Human Right
D. None
Answer: B
Explanation: After the 44th Amendment (1978), Right to Property became a legal right, not a fundamental right.
8. Which Article deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?
A. Article 36 to 51
B. Article 12 to 35
C. Article 51A
D. Article 300A
Answer: A
Explanation: DPSPs are given in Articles 36–51.
9. Which Constitutional Amendment is known as the ‘Mini Constitution’?
A. 24th
B. 42nd
C. 44th
D. 52nd
Answer: B
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment, 1976 made major changes to the Constitution, hence called Mini Constitution.
10. The ‘Basic Structure Doctrine’ was laid down in:
A. Golak Nath Case
B. Kesavananda Bharati Case
C. Minerva Mills Case
D. Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain
Answer: B
Explanation: The 1973 Kesavananda Bharati case established that Parliament cannot alter the basic structure of the Constitution.
✔ Assertion–Reason Type Questions
11. Assertion (A): India is a Sovereign Republic.
Reason (R): The President of India is elected indirectly.
A. A and R both true, R is correct explanation
B. A and R both true, R NOT explanation
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: B
Explanation: India is a republic because the head of state (President) is elected; R is true but not the explanation of sovereignty.
12. Assertion (A): India follows a Parliamentary system of government.
Reason (R): The Prime Minister is the real executive authority.
A. Both A and R true, R explains A
B. Both true, R does NOT explain
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: A
Explanation: Parliamentary system makes PM the real executive, hence R explains A.
13. Assertion (A): DPSPs are non-justiciable in nature.
Reason (R): They cannot be enforced by the courts.
A. Both A and R true, R explains A
B. Both true, R does not explain
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: A
Explanation: DPSPs are guidelines; courts cannot enforce them.
14. Assertion (A): Fundamental Rights are enforceable in a court of law.
Reason (R): They are absolute in nature.
A. A and R true, R explains A
B. Both true, R does not explain
C. A true, R false
D. A false, R true
Answer: C
Explanation: FRs are enforceable, but NOT absolute. They can be restricted.
More Statement-Based MCQs
15. Which Article deals with the Impeachment of the President?
A. Article 58
B. Article 61
C. Article 62
D. Article 72
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 61 outlines the impeachment procedure.
16. The President of India is elected by:
A. Direct Election
B. First Past the Post
C. Electoral College
D. Parliament only
Answer: C
Explanation: The Electoral College includes MPs and MLAs.
17. The term ‘Secular’ was added by the:
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 52nd Amendment
D. 61st Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: “Secular” added to the Preamble in 1976.
18. Which Schedule contains the Anti-defection Law?
A. 7th Schedule
B. 10th Schedule
C. 9th Schedule
D. 11th Schedule
Answer: B
Explanation: 10th Schedule deals with anti-defection (52nd Amendment, 1985).
19. Money Bills can be introduced only in:
A. Rajya Sabha
B. Either House
C. Lok Sabha
D. Joint Session
Answer: C
Explanation: Only Lok Sabha can introduce a money bill (Art. 109).
20. The Chairman of the Rajya Sabha is:
A. President
B. Vice-President
C. Prime Minister
D. Speaker
Answer: B
Explanation: VP is ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
21. Who administers the oath to the President of India?
A. PM
B. CJI
C. Vice President
D. Speaker
Answer: B
Explanation: CJI administers the oath; if absent, senior-most judge.
22. The Inter-State Council is formed under Article:
A. 263
B. 280
C. 356
D. 312
Answer: A
Explanation: Article 263 enables the creation of Inter-State Council.
23. Which Article deals with Emergency provisions (National Emergency)?
A. Article 350
B. Article 356
C. Article 360
D. Article 352
Answer: D
Explanation: Article 352 deals with National Emergency due to war/external aggression/armed rebellion.
24. The Chief Election Commissioner is removed like:
A. High Court Judge
B. Supreme Court Judge
C. Governor
D. Minister
Answer: B
Explanation: CEC is removed like an SC judge—by Parliament.
25. Finance Commission is constituted every:
A. 4 years
B. 5 years
C. 3 years
D. 10 years
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 280 mandates a Finance Commission every 5 years.
26. Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A. PM
B. President
C. Speaker
D. CJI
Answer: B
Explanation: President dissolves the LS on PM’s advice.
27. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is:
A. 500
B. 530
C. 552
D. 560
Answer: C
Explanation: 552 (530 from states, 20 from UTs, 2 nominated—now discontinued).
28. Which Amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18?
A. 59th
B. 42nd
C. 52nd
D. 61st
Answer: D
Explanation: 61st Amendment Act, 1988.
29. Panchayati Raj got constitutional status by:
A. 52nd Amendment
B. 73rd Amendment
C. 74th Amendment
D. Both B and C
Answer: D
Explanation: 73rd – Panchayats; 74th – Municipalities.
30. The concept of Fundamental Duties was taken from:
A. USA
B. Russia
C. UK
D. Australia
Answer: B
Explanation: Fundamental Duties inspired by USSR Constitution.
