1. Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Indian Constitution? (a) Federal system (b) Unitary system (c) Parliamentary form of government (d) Presidential form of government
2. The concept of ‘Directive Principles of State Policy’ in the Indian Constitution is borrowed from which country? (a) UK (b) USA (c) Ireland (d) France
3. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the impeachment of the President of India? (a) Article 52 (b) Article 56 (c) Article 61 (d) Article 72
4. The power to amend the Constitution of India lies with: (a) The President (b) The Parliament (c) The Supreme Court (d) The People of India (through referendum)
5. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution deals with the allocation of seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha)? (a) Fourth Schedule (b) Fifth Schedule (c) Sixth Schedule (d) Seventh Schedule
6. The concept of ‘Rule of Law’ is a cornerstone of the Indian legal system. It implies: (a) Supremacy of the Constitution (b) Equality before the law (c) Impartial administration of justice (d) All of the above
7. Which of the following writs can be issued to a public official who has failed to perform a mandatory duty? (a) Habeas Corpus (b) Mandamus (c) Prohibition (d) Quo Warranto
8. The President of India is elected by: (a) Directly by the people (b) An electoral college consisting of members of both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies (c) Members of the Lok Sabha only (d) Members of the Rajya Sabha only
9. The Prime Minister of India is: (a) Elected directly by the people (b) Appointed by the President (c) Elected by the Lok Sabha (d) Chosen by the ruling party
10. The Council of Ministers in India is collectively responsible to: (a) The President (b) The Rajya Sabha (c) The Lok Sabha (d) The Supreme Court
11. Which body acts as the ‘watchdog’ of public finances in India? (a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (b) Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) (c) Finance Commission (d) NITI Aayog
12. The term ‘Panchayati Raj’ refers to: (a) The system of local self-government in rural areas (b) The system of local self-government in urban areas (c) The federal system of government (d) The parliamentary system of government
13. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right under the Indian Constitution? (a) Right to Equality (b) Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression (c) Right to Property (d) Right to Constitutional Remedies
14. The power to declare a ‘National Emergency’ rests with: (a) The Prime Minister (b) The President (c) The Parliament (d) The Supreme Court
15. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the formation of new states and alteration of areas, boundaries, or names of existing states? (a) Article 1 (b) Article 2 (c) Article 3 (d) Article 4
16. The concept of ‘judicial review’ in India means: (a) The power of the judiciary to review legislative and executive actions (b) The power of the judiciary to punish contempt of court (c) The power of the judiciary to advise the President on legal matters (d) The power of the judiciary to interpret the Constitution
17. The Rajya Sabha is: (a) A permanent body (b) Subject to dissolution every two years (c) Subject to dissolution every five years (d) Subject to dissolution at the discretion of the President
18. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha: (a) Is elected by the members of the Lok Sabha (b) Is appointed by the President (c) Is a member of the ruling party (d) Is a member of the opposition party
19. Which of the following is a Union Territory without a legislature? (a) Delhi (b) Puducherry (c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands (d) Jammu and Kashmir
20. The Election Commission of India is responsible for: (a) Conducting free and fair elections (b) Maintaining law and order during elections (c) Adjudicating election disputes (d) All of the above
21. The term ‘Secular’ in the Indian Constitution means: (a) The state has no official religion (b) All religions are equal before the law (c) Citizens have the freedom to practice any religion (d) All of the above
22. The power to make laws on subjects in the ‘Union List’ lies with: (a) The State Legislatures (b) The Parliament (c) Both the Parliament and the State Legislatures (d) The President
23. The ‘residuary powers’ of legislation in India rest with: (a) The State Legislatures (b) The Parliament (c) The President (d) Both the Parliament and the State Legislatures
24. Which body advises the President on matters relating to the distribution of revenue between the Union and the States? (a) Finance Commission (b) Planning Commission (now NITI Aayog) (c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) (d) Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)
25. The minimum age for a person to be a member of the Lok Sabha is: (a) 18 years (b) 21 years (c) 25 years (d) 30 years
26. Which of the following is NOT a part of the federal system in India? (a) Division of powers between the Union and the States (b) Independent judiciary (c) Single unified citizenship (d) Bicameral Parliament
27. The concept of ‘single citizenship’ in India is borrowed from: (a) UK (b) USA (c) Canada (d) Australia
28. The members of the Rajya Sabha are elected by: (a) Directly by the people (b) The State Legislative Assemblies (c) The Lok Sabha (d) The President
29. The Supreme Court of India is: (a) The highest court of appeal (b) The guardian of the Constitution (c) A court of record (d) All of the above
30. The ‘Kesavananda Bharati case’ is a landmark case related to: (a) Fundamental Rights (b) Directive Principles of State Policy (c) The basic structure of the Constitution (d) The powers of the Parliament

Answer Key (for self-assessment):

1. (d)
2. (c)
3. (c)
4. (b)
5. (a)
6. (d)
7. (b)
8. (b)
9. (b)
10. (c)
11. (b)
12. (a)
13. (c)
14. (b)
15. (c)
16. (a)
17. (a)
18. (a)
19. (c)
20. (d)
21. (d)
22. (b)
23. (b)
24. (a)
25. (c)
26. (c)
27. (a)
28. (b)
29. (d)
30. (c)