Polity and Governance play a crucial role in the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), forming a significant portion of General Studies (GS) Paper 2. Understanding the Indian Constitution, governance structure, political system, and policies is essential for cracking Prelims, Mains, and other competitive exams like SSC, State PSCs, and banking exams.
Here’s a list of important Polity & Governance GK questions and answers to help you test and strengthen your preparation.
1. Indian Constitution GK Questions
Q1: Who is known as the ‘Father of the Indian Constitution’?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
D) Sardar Patel
✅ Answer: C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q2: In which year was the Indian Constitution adopted?
A) 1947
B) 1949
C) 1950
D) 1952
✅ Answer: B) 1949 (Adopted on November 26, 1949, came into effect on January 26, 1950)
Q3: How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 20
✅ Answer: B) 12
Q4: Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?
A) Part II
B) Part III
C) Part IV
D) Part V
✅ Answer: B) Part III
Q5: Which Article of the Constitution abolishes Untouchability?
A) Article 14
B) Article 15
C) Article 16
D) Article 17
✅ Answer: D) Article 17
2. Fundamental Rights & Duties GK Questions
Q6: How many Fundamental Rights are there in the Indian Constitution?
A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
✅ Answer: B) 6 (Originally 7, but Right to Property (Article 31) was removed in 1978)
Q7: Which Fundamental Right is known as the “Heart and Soul of the Constitution”?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Freedom
C) Right to Constitutional Remedies
D) Right to Education
✅ Answer: C) Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32)
Q8: How many Fundamental Duties are mentioned in the Indian Constitution?
A) 5
B) 8
C) 10
D) 11
✅ Answer: D) 11 (Added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976)
Q9: Which of the following is not a Fundamental Right?
A) Right to Equality
B) Right to Vote
C) Right to Freedom of Religion
D) Right Against Exploitation
✅ Answer: B) Right to Vote (Voting is a Constitutional Right, not a Fundamental Right)
Q10: Under which Article can the President impose National Emergency?
A) Article 352
B) Article 356
C) Article 360
D) Article 365
✅ Answer: A) Article 352
3. Indian Parliament & Government GK Questions
Q11: How many houses does the Indian Parliament have?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
✅ Answer: B) Two (Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha)
Q12: What is the maximum strength of the Lok Sabha?
A) 500
B) 520
C) 545
D) 552
✅ Answer: D) 552
Q13: Who presides over the Rajya Sabha?
A) President of India
B) Speaker of Lok Sabha
C) Vice President of India
D) Prime Minister of India
✅ Answer: C) Vice President of India
Q14: A Money Bill can be introduced in which House?
A) Lok Sabha only
B) Rajya Sabha only
C) Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
D) Either House
✅ Answer: A) Lok Sabha only
Q15: The President of India is elected by?
A) Lok Sabha members only
B) Rajya Sabha members only
C) An Electoral College
D) Prime Minister and Chief Ministers
✅ Answer: C) An Electoral College (Comprising MPs and MLAs)
4. Judiciary & Law GK Questions
Q16: Who was the first Chief Justice of India?
A) B.R. Ambedkar
B) H.J. Kania
C) S.R. Das
D) R. Dayal
✅ Answer: B) H.J. Kania
Q17: How many judges are there in the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice of India?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 33
D) 34
✅ Answer: D) 34
Q18: Which is the highest court of appeal in India?
A) High Court
B) District Court
C) Supreme Court
D) Sessions Court
✅ Answer: C) Supreme Court
Q19: What is the term of a Supreme Court judge?
A) 60 years
B) 62 years
C) 65 years
D) 70 years
✅ Answer: C) 65 years
Q20: Which Article of the Constitution defines the powers of the Supreme Court?
A) Article 124
B) Article 129
C) Article 136
D) Article 142
✅ Answer: A) Article 124
5. Important Governance & Policies GK Questions
Q21: The NITI Aayog replaced which planning body?
A) Finance Commission
B) Planning Commission
C) Election Commission
D) UPSC
✅ Answer: B) Planning Commission
Q22: What is the full form of RTI?
A) Right to Information
B) Right to Innovation
C) Right to Integrity
D) Right to Investment
✅ Answer: A) Right to Information
Q23: Who appoints the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
A) Prime Minister
B) Lok Sabha
C) President of India
D) Chief Justice of India
✅ Answer: C) President of India
Q24: Panchayati Raj System was introduced in India through which amendment?
A) 42nd Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 73rd Amendment
D) 86th Amendment
✅ Answer: C) 73rd Amendment
Q25: Which constitutional body is responsible for conducting elections in India?
A) Election Commission of India
B) Finance Commission
C) NITI Aayog
D) Lok Sabha Secretariat
✅ Answer: A) Election Commission of India
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Mastering Polity & Governance is essential for UPSC Prelims, Mains, and other government exams. Regular revision, reading the Indian Constitution, solving mock tests, and staying updated with current affairs will help in scoring high marks.
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