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Practice indian-polity-and-governance with 20 free MCQ questions covering political-science. Detailed explanations in English and Hindi, perfect for UPSC, SSC, and competitive exam preparation.
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Q1.On what date was the Objective Resolution adopted by the Constituent Assembly?
Explanation: Moved by Nehru on Dec 13, 1946, it was unanimously adopted on Jan 22, 1947. Its modified version became the Preamble.
Q2.Which words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act 1976?
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment (Mini Constitution) added three new words: Socialist, Secular, and Integrity.
Q3.Who called the Preamble the "Political Horoscope"?
Explanation: K.M. Munshi, a member of the Drafting Committee, described the Preamble as the 'Political Horoscope' of our Sovereign Democratic Republic.
Q4.In which case did the Supreme Court first declare that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution?
Explanation: In the Berubari Union case (1960), the SC opined that the Preamble is not a part of the Constitution. (Overturned later in Keshavanand Bharti case).
Q5.The exact constitutional status of India on 26-1-1950 was what?
Explanation: On 26 Jan 1950, India was a 'Sovereign Democratic Republic'. The words Socialist and Secular were added in 1976.
Q6.How many types of Justice are secured to all citizens in the Preamble?
Explanation: The Preamble secures three types of Justice: Social, Economic, and Political.
Q7.Which principle is known as "Universalism"?
Explanation: Universalism implies that all human beings are fully and equally human, forming the basis of human rights.
Q8.What are the four essential elements of a State?
Explanation: A State is defined by four elements: Population, Territory, Government, and Sovereignty.
Q9.Who described the Indian Constitution as "Quasi-federal"?
Explanation: K.C. Wheare described it as 'Quasi-federal'—federal in form but unitary in spirit.
Q10.The first state to be formed on a linguistic basis in 1953 was which?
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh was the first linguistic state, formed in 1953 by separating Telugu-speaking areas from Madras State.
Q11.Under Article 3, who has the power to form new states and alter boundaries?
Explanation: Article 3 authorizes the Parliament to form new states, increase/diminish area, or alter boundaries/names.
Q12.How many States and Union Territories are currently in India (as of the source update)?
Explanation: Currently, there are 28 States and 8 Union Territories (following the merger of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli).
Q13.In what year did Chhattisgarh, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand come into existence?
Explanation: These three states were created in November 2000 from Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar respectively.
Q14.Article 1 of the Constitution describes India as what?
Explanation: Article 1 states: 'India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States'.
Q15.Who is the head of the Indian Republic?
Explanation: The President is the head of the Indian State (Republic), while the Prime Minister is the head of the government.
Q16.What is the ratio of length to width of the Indian National Flag?
Explanation: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.
Q17.When was the State Emblem adopted by the Government of India?
Explanation: The State Emblem (Lion Capital of Ashoka) was adopted on January 26, 1950.
Q18.The National Calendar is based on which era?
Explanation: The National Calendar is based on the Saka Era (starting 78 AD), adopted on March 22, 1957.
Q19.Which animal is the National Aquatic Animal of India?
Explanation: The Ganges River Dolphin was declared the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2009.
Q20.Who was the first woman Governor of a state in free India?
Explanation: Sarojini Naidu was the first woman Governor of a state (Uttar Pradesh) in free India.
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