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Indian Polity Free Mock Test for UPSC Prelims 2025

Indian Polity Free Mock Test for UPSC Prelims 2025.

Syllabus - Indian Polity and Constitution

Number Of Questions - 50

Time Duration - 1 Hour

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1. The ‘Instrument of Instructions’ which have been incorporated in the Constitution of India were contained in the :

(a) Government of India Act of 1935

(b) Indian Independence Act of 1947

(c) Government of India Act 1919

(d) Nehru Report of 1928

(a) Government of India Act of 1935

(b) Indian Independence Act of 1947

(d) Nehru Report of 1928

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2. The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for the establishment of which among the following ?

1. Establishment of a Federal Court
2. Establishment of the Reserve Bank of India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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3. The Government of India Act, 1935 provided for which of the following ?

Abolition of dyarchy in the provinces
Adoption of dyarchy at the Centre.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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4. Consider the following statements regarding the Government of India Act of 1858 :

1. This act was enacted after the Revolt of 1857.
2. It was also known as The Act for the Good Government of India.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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5. Which among the following pairs is/are NOT correctly matched ?

1. Indian Councils Act of 1909 – Legalized communalism
2. Government of India Act 1919 – Introduction of direct elections in India

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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6. Which among the following set of pairs are matched:

1. Government of India Act of 1935 – Established of All India Federation
2. Government of India Act of 1858 – Ended the controversial ‘Doctrine of Lapse’

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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7. Which among the following acts first introduced the Portfolio system in India ?

(a) Government of India Act of 1935

(b) Indian Independence Act of 1947

(d) The Indian Councils Act of 1861

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8. Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Independence Act of 1947 :

1. It designated the Viceroy of India as nominal head of Country.
2. The function of Secretary of State for India was transferred to the Governor General of India.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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9. Consider the following Committees of the Constituent Assembly and their heads :

1. Union Constitution Committee – JawaharLal Nehru
2. Steering Committee – Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Select the correct matches using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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10. Consider the following Committees of the Constituent Assembly and their heads :

The Provincial Constitution Committee – JawaharLal Nehru
The Drafting Committee – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Select the correct matches using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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11. Consider the following statements regarding Zero Hour of the parliament :

1. The First hour of every Parliamentary sitting is called Zero Hour.
2. It is not mentioned in the rules of procedure.
3. It is an Indian innovation in the field of Parliamentary procedures.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

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12. Which among the following are among the reasons for the large size of the Constitution of India ?

1. Diversity and Vastness of the country
2. Single constitution for both the center and states
3. Influence of the Government of India Act of 1935
4. Lack of legal luminaries in the Constituent Assembly

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1, 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) 1 and 3 only

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13. Which among the following are the features of the Parliamentary form of Government in India ?

1. Majority party rule
2. Collective Responsibility of the executive to the legislature
3. Dissolution of the upper house

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 2 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(d) All of the above

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14. Which of the following sets of pairs are correctly matched ?

1. Irish Constitution → Directive Principles of State Policy
2. US constitution → Methods of election of the President

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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15. Which of the following sets of source and feature pairs are correctly matched ?

Weimar Constitution → Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency
Australian Constitution → Concurrent List

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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16.Which of the following sets of source and feature pairs are correctly matched ?

1. British Constitution → Parliamentary government
2. US Constitution → Rule of Law

Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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17. Consider the following statements :

The Constitution of India derives its authority from the people of India.
The objectives of the Indian constitution include Justice, liberty, equality and fraternity among the people of India.

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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18. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble:

Preamble declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular and democratic republic.
The preamble was adopted on 26th January 1950.

Select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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19. Consider the following statements regarding amendability of the Preamble.

1. The Preamble has been amended only once which included three new words – socialist, secular and integrity.
2. Amendment to the Preamble does not constitute an amendment under Article 368.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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20. Which of the following changes will require a Constitutional Amendment Act ?

1. Cessation of Indian territories to a foreign nation
2. Resolution of boundary dispute with a country
3. Creation of a new state
4. Alteration of areas of an existing state

Select the correct answer by using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) All of the above

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21. With reference to parliamentary bills related to reorganization of states, which of the following are correct ?

1. The bill seeking reorganization of states needs the prior recommendation of the President before being introduced in the Parliament.
2. Prior to recommending the bill, it is optional for the President to refer the bill to the state legislature concerned.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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22. Consider the following statements:

1. A naturalized citizen is not eligible for the office of the President of India.
2. Friendly aliens are the subjects of those countries who have cordial relations with India.

Select the correct answer by using the code given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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23. Consider the following statements with reference to the Citizenship :

1. The constitution deals with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship.
2. It empowers the Parliament to enact a law to provide for such matters and any other matter relating to citizenship.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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24. According to Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, In which of the following ways can Indian citizenship be acquired ?

1. By Registration
2. By Descent
3. By Naturalization

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d)All of the above

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25. Which among the following statements are true regarding the Fundamental rights provided by the Indian constitution ?

1. They are not absolute but qualified as states can impose reasonable restrictions on them.
2. All fundamental rights get suspended during the operation of National emergency.

Select the correct answer using the code below :

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d)None of the above

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26. Which among the following is also called the ‘Magna Carta’ of India ?

(a) Part II of the Indian Constitution

(b) Part III of the Indian Constitution

(d) The Preamble

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27. Which among the following statements are true regarding the Right to property ?

1. Originally the constitution also included Right to property as a fundamental right.
2. It was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights by the 42th Amendment Act, 1976.

Select the correct answer using the code below :

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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28. Consider the following statements regarding the fundamental rights :

1. They are available only against the arbitrary action of the state.
2. When any of the rights are violated by the private individuals, there are no constitutional remedies in the constitution.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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29.Which of the following features of ‘Rule of Law’ are applicable to the Indian system ?

1. Absence of any arbitrary power
2. Primacy of rights of individual
3. Equality before law

Select the correct answer using the code below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(d) All of the above

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30. Which of the following Fundamental Rights are protected against only State action and not against actions taken by private individuals ?

1. Right to freedom of speech and expression
2. Right to shops, public restaurants, hotels and places of public entertainment without any restriction only on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth

Select the correct answers using the codes given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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31.Consider the following statements regarding the Indian Constitution :

1. The Constitution protects individuals against untouchability.
2. The Constitution defines untouchability in detail.

Select the correct answer by using the code given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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32. Consider the following statements regarding Article 32 of the Constitution :

1. It provides the right to Constitutional remedies.
1. This Right can be suspended during a national emergency.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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33. Consider the following statements :

1. Only the Supreme Court of India has the power to issue writs for the enforcement of any of the Fundamental Rights.
2. In this case, the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is exclusive.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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34. With reference to the exceptions to the application of Fundamental Rights under certain circumstances, consider the following statements :

1. They are applicable without any restrictions to the members of Armed forces and Paramilitary forces.
2. Their application can be restricted while a martial law is in force.

Select the correct statement(s) using the code given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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35. Which of the following form a part of the Directive Principles of State Policy ?

1. To prohibit the consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health.
2. To promote cottage industries on an individual or co-operation basis in rural areas and urban areas.

Select the correct answer by using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the above

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36. Consider the following statements regarding Fundamental Duties inscribed in the Constitution of India.

1. They are inspired by the constitution of erstwhile USSR.
2. They extend to both Indian citizens as well as aliens present in the country.
3. They are non-justiciable in nature.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) All of the above

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37. Which among the following provisions of the Constitution requires a special majority in the parliament along with consent of half the States?

1. Election of the President and its manner
2. Any of the Lists in the Seventh Schedule
3. Power of Parliament to amend the Constitution (Article 368 itself)

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 2 and 3 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) None of the Above

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38. With reference to the Inter State Council, consider the following statements :

1. Article 263 empowers the President to establish such a council for coordination between Centre and States.
2. It is a permanent body.

Select the correct statement(s) using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the Above

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39. Consider the following statements regarding the President’s rule in states :

1. The Presidential proclamation imposing President’s rule is subject to judicial review.
2. The Court can restore the dissolved state legislative assembly if it holds the proclamation to be unconstitutional.

Select the correct answer by using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) None of the Above

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40. With reference to the Financial Emergency in India, consider the following statements :

1. The Parliament is empowered to proclaim a financial emergency when the financial stability or credit of India or any part of its territory is threatened.
2. During Financial Emergency, the President may issue directions for the reduction of salaries and allowances of the judges of the Supreme Court.

Select correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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41. Consider the following statements regarding the impeachment of the President of India :

1. The President can be impeached on the ground of ‘Violation of the Constitution’.
2. Impeachment charges can be initiated in the House of People(Lok Sabha) only.

Select the correct statement(s) by using the code given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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42. With reference to the Office of Vice-President of India, consider the following statements:

1. He acts as the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha.
2. While acting as President or discharging the functions of President, he does not perform the duties of Rajya Sabha.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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43. Consider the following statements :

1. The term Cabinet does not find mention in the Constitution of India.
2. The Prime Minister can induct any number of members in the Council of Ministers.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below.

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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44. Consider the following statements :

1. No money can be drawn from the Consolidated fund of India without the passing of the Appropriation Bill in the Parliament.
2. The Charged expenditure of Consolidated fund of India is not subject to voting in the Parliament.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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45. Which among the following is/are the source of powers and responsibilities of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha ?

1. Constitution of India
2. The Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business of Lok Sabha
3. Parliamentary Conventions

Select the correct answer by using the code given below :

a) 1 & 2 only

(b) 2 & 3 only

(d) None of the above

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46. Which among the following provisions ensure the independence of the judiciary in India ?

1. Fixed Service Conditions
2. Power to punish for its contempt
3. Its jurisdiction cannot be curtailed

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 1 and 3 only

(d) None of the above

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47. The voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies was reduced from 21 years to 18 years by which among the following acts :

(a) 61st Amendment Act

(b) 62nd Amendment Act

(d) 42nd Amendment Act

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48. Consider the following statements :

1. The President of India summons and Prorogues both the Houses of the Parliament.
2. The Presiding Officer of the concerned House adjourns and adjourns sine die.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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49. Consider the following statements about Rajya Sabha :

1. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is fixed at 250.
2. All members are indirectly elected from the states and union territories.

Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below:

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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50. In case of absence of the Speaker of Lok Sabha, who among the following presides over the joint sitting of the two Houses ?

(a) Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(b) Deputy Chairman of Rajya

(d) Chief Justice of Supreme Court

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