Indian polity miscellaneous


  1. Article 324–329 of the Indian Constitution deals with which of the following?









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    Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from
    inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.

    Correct Option: B

    Laws pertaining to the elections in India are contained in Part XV of the Indian Constitution. The provisions mentioned in the Articles (324 to 329) cover all aspects of conducting elections starting from
    inclusion of names in electoral roll to formulation of laws pertaining to elections.


  1. Which amendment to the Indian Constitution added the words Secular and Socialist in the Preamble?









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    The Forty-second Amendment of 2 November 1976 amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic”. It also changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.

    Correct Option: C

    The Forty-second Amendment of 2 November 1976 amended the Preamble and changed the description of India from “sovereign democratic republic” to a “sovereign, socialist secular democratic republic”. It also changed the words “unity of the nation” to “unity and integrity of the nation”.



  1. How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?









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    Indian Constitution originally had eight schedules. Four more schedules were added by different amendments, now making a total tally of twelve. Schedules are basically tables which contains additional details not mentioned in the articles.

    Correct Option: D

    Indian Constitution originally had eight schedules. Four more schedules were added by different amendments, now making a total tally of twelve. Schedules are basically tables which contains additional details not mentioned in the articles.


  1. Article 60 of the Indian Constitution refers to:









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    Article 60 of the Indian Constitution deals with the oath of the President. It states that every President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe an oath or affirmationin the presence of the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court available.

    Correct Option: B

    Article 60 of the Indian Constitution deals with the oath of the President. It states that every President shall, before entering upon his office, make and subscribe an oath or affirmationin the presence of the Chief Justice of India or, in his absence, the senior most Judge of the Supreme Court available.



  1. Under which of the following amendment, education was made a fundamental right?









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    The 86th amendment of 2002 inserted Article 21A in the Indian constitution, making right to education one of the fundamental rights. According to Article 21A, the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years. The 86th amendment act is also known as The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act.

    Correct Option: C

    The 86th amendment of 2002 inserted Article 21A in the Indian constitution, making right to education one of the fundamental rights. According to Article 21A, the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years. The 86th amendment act is also known as The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act.