Indian Polity

Indian Polity Quiz covers: Constitutionalism, Historical Underpinnings, Evolution & Making of the constitution, Features and Significant Provisions, Political systems, Democratic & Non-Democratic, Parliamentary & Presidential, Unitary & Federal, Direct and Representative, Republic, and Monarchy, the Preamble, The Union and its Territory, Citizenship, Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, Amendment of Constitution, Basic Structure of the Constitution, Emergency Provisions, Central Government, State Government, Judiciary, Indian Federalism, Local Government, Constitutional bodies, statutory bodies, non-constitutional bodies, etc.

1. The President of India possesses which of the following powers:

Select the correct answer:

(A) 1 and 2 only

(B) 2 and 3 only

(C) 2, 3, and 4 only

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

2. Consider the following statements:

1. The Cabinet implements the decisions taken by the Council of Ministers.
2. The Council of ministers is a much wider body whereas the cabinet is a smaller body

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 nor 2

3. Which of the following provisions are included in the Representation of People Act, 1951

1. Qualification and disqualifications for membership of the houses.
2. Corrupt practices and electoral offenses
3. Registration of political parties
4. Election Disputes

Select the right code

(A) 1, 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(C) 1, 3 and 4

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

4. For filing PIL, the Supreme Court of India invokes the jurisdiction under them:

5. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the qualifications for elections as President?

(A) He should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha.

(B) He should have completed 35 years of age.

(C) The person should not hold any office of profit.

(D) The person should be a citizen of India.