Indian Polity & Constitution

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Indian Polity & Constitution — solved practice questions

8 WBCS Indian Polity & Economy questions with step-by-step solutions. Attempt each, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1easy

   The words "Socialist", "Secular" and "Integrity" were added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution by which amendment?

   • A42nd Amendment Act, 1976
   • B44th Amendment Act, 1978
   • C1st Amendment Act, 1951
   • D73rd Amendment Act, 1992
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   Correct answer: (A) 42nd Amendment Act, 1976

   The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 inserted the words "Socialist", "Secular" and "Integrity" into the Preamble of the Constitution.

2. Q2easy

   Which Article of the Constitution guarantees the Right to Constitutional Remedies, described by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the "heart and soul" of the Constitution?

   • AArticle 32
   • BArticle 14
   • CArticle 19
   • DArticle 21
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   Correct answer: (A) Article 32

   Article 32 gives citizens the right to move the Supreme Court directly for enforcement of Fundamental Rights, which is why Ambedkar called it the heart and soul of the Constitution.

3. Q3easy

   The Fundamental Duties of citizens are enumerated in which Part of the Indian Constitution?

   • APart IV-A
   • BPart III
   • CPart IV
   • DPart II
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   Correct answer: (A) Part IV-A

   Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment (1976) and are listed in Part IV-A under Article 51A.

4. Q4easy

   What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution for a person to be eligible for election as President of India?

   • A35 years
   • B25 years
   • C30 years
   • D40 years
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   Correct answer: (A) 35 years

   Article 58 requires that a candidate for the office of President must have completed 35 years of age.

5. Q5medium

   As provided in the Constitution, what is the maximum sanctioned strength of the Rajya Sabha (Council of States)?

   • A250
   • B245
   • C238
   • D275
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   Correct answer: (A) 250

   Article 80 fixes the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha at 250 — up to 238 representatives of States and Union Territories plus 12 members nominated by the President.

6. Q6medium

   The idea of Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from the Constitution of which country?

   • AIreland
   • BUnited States
   • CUnited Kingdom
   • DCanada
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   Correct answer: (A) Ireland

   The Directive Principles of State Policy were inspired by the Irish Constitution, which had itself borrowed the concept from Spain.

7. Q7medium

   Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?

   • AThe Chief Justice of India
   • BThe Vice-President
   • CThe Speaker of the Lok Sabha
   • DThe Prime Minister
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   Correct answer: (A) The Chief Justice of India

   Under Article 60, the oath of office to the President is administered by the Chief Justice of India, or in his absence, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court.

8. Q8medium

   A Money Bill can be introduced in Parliament only in which House?

   • ALok Sabha
   • BRajya Sabha
   • CEither House of Parliament
   • DA joint sitting of both Houses
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   Correct answer: (A) Lok Sabha

   Under Article 110, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha and only on the recommendation of the President; the Rajya Sabha can retain it for a maximum of 14 days.

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