Daily GK Challenge

More practice: Indian Polity & Constitution

5 more SSC CGL questions from the same chapter, with step-by-step solutions. Try each one, then reveal the answer.

1. Q1easy

   The Constitution of India came into effect on:

   • A15 August 1947
   • B26 November 1949
   • C26 January 1950
   • D15 August 1950
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   Correct answer: (C) 26 January 1950

   The Constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.

2. Q2medium

   Article 21 of the Constitution protects the Right to:

   • AFreedom of Speech
   • BLife and Personal Liberty
   • CEquality
   • DReligion
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   Correct answer: (B) Life and Personal Liberty

   Article 21 guarantees the right to life and personal liberty ('No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty...').

3. Q3easy

   The Parliament of India consists of:

   • APresident + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha
   • BLok Sabha + Rajya Sabha
   • CPresident + Cabinet
   • DRajya Sabha + Vidhan Sabha
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   Correct answer: (A) President + Rajya Sabha + Lok Sabha

   Indian Parliament = President + Rajya Sabha (Council of States) + Lok Sabha (House of the People).

4. Q4medium

   The minimum age to become the Prime Minister of India is:

   • A25 years
   • B30 years
   • C35 years
   • D40 years
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   Correct answer: (A) 25 years

   The PM must be a member of Parliament. Lok Sabha minimum age = 25; Rajya Sabha = 30. Technically minimum is 25.

5. Q5medium

   The President of India is elected by:

   • AElectoral College of Parliament + State Assemblies
   • BDirect vote by people
   • COnly Lok Sabha
   • DCabinet
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   Correct answer: (A) Electoral College of Parliament + State Assemblies

   The President is elected by an Electoral College comprising elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of State Legislative Assemblies.