Indian Polity — Constitution, Governance, and Institutions

This chapter deepens the constitutional and governance coverage of Chapter 3 with a focused practice set on the structure of government, fundamental rights and duties, and key constitutional institutions relevant to a Delhi Police Constable's civic knowledge base.

Practice Set (10 MCQs)

1. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
   (a) Part III (b) Part IV (c) Part V (d) Part II
2. Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
   (a) The President of India (b) The Prime Minister (c) The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (retiring) (d) The Parliament
3. Which article of the Constitution provides for the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
   (a) Article 32 (b) Article 21 (c) Article 19 (d) Article 14
4. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which part of the Constitution?
   (a) Part IV (b) Part III (c) Part V (d) Part VI
5. Who is the ceremonial head of the Delhi Police administrative hierarchy at the union government level?
   (a) The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, given Delhi's status as a Union Territory (b) The Chief Minister of Delhi (c) The Mayor of Delhi (d) The Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly
6. Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting elections in India?
   (a) The Election Commission of India (b) The Supreme Court (c) The Parliament (d) The Niti Aayog
7. Fundamental Duties were added to the Indian Constitution by which constitutional amendment?
   (a) The 42nd Amendment (b) The 44th Amendment (c) The 61st Amendment (d) The 73rd Amendment
8. Which article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
   (a) Article 17 (b) Article 15 (c) Article 21 (d) Article 23
9. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is primarily responsible for:
   (a) Auditing the accounts of the Union and State governments (b) Conducting elections (c) Appointing judges (d) Drafting the annual budget
10. Which body is the apex advisory body of the Government of India on policy matters, having replaced the Planning Commission?
    (a) NITI Aayog (b) The Finance Commission (c) The Law Commission (d) The National Development Council

Answer Key with Explanations

1.(a) Part III of the Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights.

2.(a) The President of India appoints the Chief Justice of India, conventionally on the recommendation of the outgoing Chief Justice and the collegium.

3.(a) Article 32 provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies, allowing citizens to move the Supreme Court to enforce their fundamental rights.

4.(a) The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV of the Constitution.

5.(a) As Delhi is a Union Territory, the Lieutenant Governor holds administrative authority over Delhi Police at the union government level.

6.(a) The Election Commission of India is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections.

7.(a) The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Fundamental Duties to the Constitution.

8.(a) Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.

9.(a) The Comptroller and Auditor General audits the accounts of the Union and State governments.

10.(a) NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission as the apex policy advisory body of the Government of India.