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General Awareness practice

Polity Questions with Answers

Polity questions in SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS and RRB NTPC/Group D papers revolve around the Indian Constitution: its making, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, Parliament, the President, the judiciary and key amendments. Many are article-number questions. Tip: learn articles in groups (14 to 18 equality, 19 to 22 freedom) and connect each amendment to its main subject.

Key facts

  • The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950
  • B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee; Rajendra Prasad was President of the Constituent Assembly
  • The Preamble describes India as sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic and a republic; the words socialist, secular and integrity were added by the 42nd Amendment (1976)
  • Fundamental Rights are in Part III (Articles 12 to 35); Article 14 is equality before law and Article 21 is protection of life and personal liberty
  • Article 21A gives the right to education for children aged 6 to 14 years (86th Amendment, 2002)
  • Article 32 is the right to constitutional remedies, called the heart and soul of the Constitution by Ambedkar
  • Directive Principles are in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51); Fundamental Duties are in Article 51A (Part IVA), added by the 42nd Amendment
  • Article 52 provides for the President and Article 63 for the Vice-President
  • Article 352 deals with national emergency and Article 356 with President's Rule in a state
  • Article 368 gives Parliament the power to amend the Constitution
  • The 73rd Amendment (1992) gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj and the 74th to urban local bodies
  • Parliament consists of the President, the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha; the Election Commission is set up under Article 324

Worked examples

Q1. Which Article of the Constitution protects life and personal liberty? (A) Article 14 (B) Article 19 (C) Article 21 (D) Article 32

  1. Article 14 is equality and 19 is the set of freedoms.
  2. Article 32 is the remedy to enforce rights.
  3. Article 21 is the one on life and personal liberty.

Answer: (C) Article 21

Q2. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment is related to: (A) Panchayati Raj (B) Municipalities (C) Fundamental Duties (D) Anti-defection

  1. The 74th Amendment relates to municipalities.
  2. The 73rd Amendment added Part IX on Panchayats.

Answer: (A) Panchayati Raj

Q3. Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly? (A) Rajendra Prasad (B) B. R. Ambedkar (C) J. L. Nehru (D) Sardar Patel

  1. Rajendra Prasad was the Assembly's President, not the Drafting Committee chair.
  2. The Drafting Committee was led by Ambedkar.

Answer: (B) B. R. Ambedkar

Shortcuts that save time

  • Learn articles as ranges: 12 to 35 is rights, 36 to 51 is Directive Principles, 51A is duties. If you only need the part, the range tells you the answer without the exact number.
  • Remember 73 for villages and 74 for towns to separate the two local-body amendments quickly.
  • When two articles feel equally likely, skip. Polity options are close in number, so a guess is likely to lose marks.

Where this appears

SSC CGL Tier-1General Awareness section
SSC CHSL Tier-1General Awareness section
SSC MTSGeneral Awareness section
RRB NTPC CBT-1General Awareness section
RRB Group D CBTGeneral Awareness section
Bank PO/Clerk Mains (IBPS, SBI)General Knowledge & Current Affairs section

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Polity questions with answers

10 sample questions from this topic with the correct option and the solution.

  1. Q1. The Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution lists various subjects. Which level of government are these subjects intended for? (RRB NTPC (UG) CBT-I (21/08/2025) Shift 3)

    1. Urban Municipal Corporations
    2. State Governments (State legislative matters)
    3. Panchayati Raj Institutions (village/local level)
    4. Central Government (Union ministries)

    Answer: (C) Panchayati Raj Institutions (village/local level)

    Solution
    The Eleventh Schedule was added by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992. It lists 29 subjects on which Panchayati Raj Institutions can exercise powers and responsibilities, such as agriculture, minor irrigation and rural housing. Hence these subjects are meant for Panchayati Raj Institutions at the village or local level.

  2. Q2. When did the Indian Constitution come into effect?

    1. 26 January 1950
    2. 15 August 1947
    3. 26 November 1949
    4. 2 October 1950

    Answer: (A) 26 January 1950

    Solution
    The Indian Constitution came into effect on 26 January 1950.

  3. Q3. The first election for the provincial legislatures in British India was held in the year: (RRB NTPC CBT-I (11/02/2021) Shift 2)

    1. 1936
    2. 1937
    3. 1935
    4. 1938

    Answer: (B) 1937

  4. Q4. Where is the Supreme Court of India located?

    1. Mumbai
    2. New Delhi
    3. Kolkata
    4. Chennai

    Answer: (B) New Delhi

    Solution
    The Supreme Court of India is located in New Delhi.

  5. Q5. The First elected Parliament of independent India came into existence in - (RRB NTPC CBT-I (18/01/2021) Shift 1)

    1. 1949
    2. 1947
    3. 1951
    4. 1952

    Answer: (D) 1952

  6. Q6. How many members are there in the Lok Sabha (maximum strength as per Constitution)?

    1. 545
    2. 552
    3. 550
    4. 500

    Answer: (B) 552

    Solution
    The maximum strength of the Lok Sabha as per the Constitution is 552.

  7. Q7. The first hour of each parliamentary meeting is kept for whom? (RPF Constable 2018 (18/01/2019) Shift 3)

    1. Zero Hour
    2. Question Hour
    3. Privilege Hour
    4. Whistleblower Proposal

    Answer: (B) Question Hour

  8. Q8. From which country did India borrow the concept of Fundamental Rights?

    1. UK
    2. USA
    3. Ireland
    4. Canada

    Answer: (B) USA

    Solution
    India borrowed the concept of Fundamental Rights from the USA.

  9. Q9. The first session of the State Legislative Assembly is addressed by whom? (RPF Constable 2018 (19/01/2019) Shift 3)

    1. by the Chief Minister of the State
    2. President of India
    3. State governors
    4. Minister of State for Home Affairs

    Answer: (C) State governors

  10. Q10. Who conducts elections in India?

    1. Supreme Court
    2. Election Commission of India
    3. Parliament
    4. President

    Answer: (B) Election Commission of India

    Solution
    The Election Commission of India conducts elections in the country.