Indian Polity MCQ With Answers
21. Which of the following is not a feature of the Indian Constitution?
(A) Parliamentary form of government
(B) Independence of judiciary
(C) Presidential form of government
(D) Federal government
(C) Presidential form of government
Explanation: The Indian Constitution establishes a parliamentary form of government where the executive is responsible to the legislature. A presidential form of government, where the executive is independent of the legislature, is not a feature of the Indian system.22. What did Dr. B.R. Ambedkar refer to as the ‘heart and soul’ of the Constitution?
(A) Right to Equality
(B) Right against Exploitation
(C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
(D) Right to Religious Freedom
(C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
Explanation: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar referred to the Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32) as the ‘heart and soul’ of the Constitution because it allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court or High Courts to seek enforcement of their fundamental rights.
23. The concept of single citizenship in India is adopted from:
(A) England
(B) U.S.A.
(C) Canada
(D) France
(A) England
Explanation: India adopted the concept of single citizenship from the British system, where all citizens are recognized as citizens of the country as a whole, rather than being citizens of individual states.
24. The method of impeachment of the President of India is adopted from:
(A) U.S.A.
(B) U.K.
(C) U.S.S.R.
(D) France
(A) U.S.A.
Explanation: The method of impeachment of the President in India is similar to the process followed in the United States, where the President can be removed from office for violation of the Constitution through a parliamentary process.
25. The term ‘Greater India’ refers to:
(A) Political Unity
(B) Cultural Unity
(C) Religious Unity
(D) Social Unity
(B) Cultural Unity
Explanation: The term ‘Greater India’ is often used to describe the historical and cultural influence of Indian civilization across various regions in Asia, emphasizing the shared cultural heritage rather than political or religious unity.
26. Which of the following would be called a ‘secular’ state?
(A) A state that follows a particular religion
(B) A state that is anti-religion
(C) A state that does not discriminate among religions
(D) A state that accepts all religions as the state religion
(C) A state that does not discriminate among religions
Explanation: A secular state is one that maintains neutrality towards all religions, does not favor or discriminate against any religion, and ensures equal treatment of all its citizens irrespective of their religious beliefs.
27. Initially, how many fundamental rights were provided?
(A) Six
(B) Seven
(C) Four
(D) Five
(B) Seven
Explanation: Initially, the Indian Constitution provided for seven fundamental rights: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to Property, and Right to Constitutional Remedies. The Right to Property was later removed from the list of fundamental rights by the 44th Amendment Act in 1978.
28. Which of the following types of equality is not suitable for a liberal nation?
(A) Legal Equality
(B) Political Equality
(C) Social Equality
(D) Economic Equality
(D) Economic Equality
Explanation: In a liberal nation, while legal, political, and social equality are emphasized, economic equality in the sense of equal distribution of wealth and income is often not pursued to the same extent as it may require extensive state intervention, which could conflict with individual freedoms and market dynamics.
29. Which of the following is included in the list of Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen as per the Constitution?
(A) Practice secularism
(B) Develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform
(C) Pay all taxes regularly and correctly to the government
(D) Do not attack any public servant in the course of their duties
(B) Develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform
Explanation: One of the Fundamental Duties listed in Article 51A of the Indian Constitution is for citizens to develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform, which are essential for fostering an enlightened and progressive society.
30. When were Fundamental Duties included in the Constitution?
(A) 1975
(B) 1976
(C) 1977
(D) 1979
(B) 1976
Explanation: Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act in 1976. This amendment introduced Article 51A, which lists the Fundamental Duties of Indian citizens.