Indian Polity: Test 1

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  1. 1. The Constitution of India came into force on
    1. 15 August 1947
    2. 26 November 1949
    3. 26 January 1950
    4. 2 October 1950

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    Answer: C. 26 January 1950

    The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
  2. 2. Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
    1. Dr B. R. Ambedkar
    2. Jawaharlal Nehru
    3. Dr Rajendra Prasad
    4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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    Answer: A. Dr B. R. Ambedkar

    Dr B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee. Dr Rajendra Prasad was President of the Constituent Assembly.
  3. 3. Fundamental Rights are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
    1. Part III
    2. Part IV
    3. Part V
    4. Part II

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    Answer: A. Part III

    Part III (Articles 12 to 35) deals with Fundamental Rights.
  4. 4. Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
    1. Article 21
    2. Article 14
    3. Article 17
    4. Article 19

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    Answer: C. Article 17

    Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
  5. 5. What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
    1. 25 years
    2. 30 years
    3. 35 years
    4. 40 years

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    Answer: C. 35 years

    A candidate for President must have completed 35 years of age.
  6. 6. The term of office of a member of the Rajya Sabha is
    1. 2 years
    2. 6 years
    3. 4 years
    4. 5 years

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    Answer: B. 6 years

    Members of the Rajya Sabha serve for six years; one-third of them retire every two years.
  7. 7. Who is the constitutional head of a state in India?
    1. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
    2. Chief Minister
    3. Chief Justice of the High Court
    4. Governor

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    Answer: D. Governor

    The Governor is the constitutional head of a state.
  8. 8. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in
    1. Part IV
    2. Part V
    3. Part IVA
    4. Part III

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    Answer: A. Part IV

    Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) contains the Directive Principles. Part IVA contains the Fundamental Duties.
  9. 9. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is provided under
    1. Article 32
    2. Article 44
    3. Article 19
    4. Article 21

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    Answer: A. Article 32

    Article 32 allows a person to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
  10. 10. A Money Bill can be introduced only in the
    1. Joint sitting of both Houses
    2. Lok Sabha
    3. Rajya Sabha
    4. Either House of Parliament

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    Answer: B. Lok Sabha

    A Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.

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