GK-Indian Politics Questions and Answers

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Q11
Which schedule of the Constitution deals with the division of powers between Union and States?
  • A A) Fifth Schedule
  • B B) Sixth Schedule
  • C C) Seventh Schedule
  • D D) Eighth Schedule
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Contains Union, State and Concurrent lists.
Q12
The Indian Parliament consists of:
  • A A) Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
  • B B) Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
  • C C) President and Lok Sabha
  • D D) Rajya Sabha and Prime Minister
Answer: Option B
Explanation: President is an integral part of Parliament.
Q13
The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:
  • A A) President
  • B B) Lok Sabha
  • C C) Rajya Sabha
  • D D) Parliament
Answer: Option B
Explanation: A core principle of parliamentary democracy.
Q14
Which article provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
  • A A) Article 19
  • B B) Article 32
  • C C) Article 21
  • D D) Article 16
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Called the "heart and soul" of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar.
Q15
The Rajya Sabha is also known as:
  • A A) House of the People
  • B B) Upper House
  • C C) Lower House
  • D D) Council of Ministers
Answer: Option B
Explanation: It represents the States.
Q16
Who is the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces in India?
  • A A) Prime Minister
  • B B) Defence Minister
  • C C) President
  • D D) Army Chief
Answer: Option C
Explanation: The ceremonial head of the military.
Q17
Which article provides for the abolition of untouchability?
  • A A) Article 14
  • B B) Article 17
  • C C) Article 19
  • D D) Article 21
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Enforced by the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
Q18
Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?
  • A A) 42nd
  • B B) 44th
  • C C) 61st
  • D D) 73rd
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Passed in 1988.
Q19
The Vice President of India is elected for a term of:
  • A A) 4 years
  • B B) 5 years
  • C C) 6 years
  • D D) 7 years
Answer: Option B
Explanation: Same as the President's term.
Q20
Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha?
  • A A) Prime Minister
  • B B) Speaker
  • C C) President
  • D D) Chief Justice
Answer: Option C
Explanation: Only on the advice of the Council of Ministers.
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