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Polity Set - 01

Polity · 5 Questions
Question 1
The Constitution of India was adopted on?
  • A 15 August 1947
  • B 26 January 1950
  • C 26 November 1949
  • D 2 October 1947
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
Question 2
How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?
  • A 5
  • B 6
  • C 7
  • D 8
✓ Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The Indian Constitution originally had 7 Fundamental Rights but after the 44th Amendment (1978), the Right to Property was removed, leaving 6 Fundamental Rights.
Question 3
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Education?
  • A Article 19
  • B Article 21
  • C Article 21A
  • D Article 32
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Article 21A, inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002, provides the Right to Education for children between 6 and 14 years.
Question 4
The President of India is elected by?
  • A Lok Sabha only
  • B Both Houses of Parliament
  • C Elected members of both Houses and State Legislative Assemblies
  • D All citizens of India
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The President is elected by an Electoral College consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and elected members of the State Legislative Assemblies.
Question 5
How many schedules does the Indian Constitution have?
  • A 8
  • B 10
  • C 12
  • D 14
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
The Indian Constitution currently has 12 Schedules. Originally it had 8 schedules; 4 more were added through constitutional amendments.

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