Indian Polity MCQs 2025: 25 Unique Questions on Fundamental Rights, Duties & Constitutional Provisions for Competitive Exams

It is important to know about the Indian Constitution. If you’re preparing for different exams like JKSSB, SSC, State PSC, or different government jobs, these MCQs will help you. There are 25 multiple-choice questions. These questions cover important topics like Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles, Fundamental Duties, powers of the President. By practicing these, you can gain knowledge about the Indian Constitution.

1. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to the Fundamental Rights of citizens?
   A) Part I
   B) Part III
   C) Part IV
   D) Part V
   Answer: B) Part III

2. The Right to Equality is given under which Articles of the Indian Constitution?
   A) 14 to 18
   B) 19 to 22
   C) 23 to 24
   D) 25 to 28
   Answer: A) 14 to 18

3. Which fundamental right gives Indian citizens, freedom to speak and express their thoughts?
   A) Right to Freedom
   B) Right to Equality
   C) Right to Education
   D) Right against Exploitation
   Answer: A) Right to Freedom

4. In which part of the Constitution are the Directive Principles of State Policy included?
   A) Part III
   B) Part IV
   C) Part IX
   D) Part XII
   Answer: B) Part IV

5. Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form?
   A) Article 15
   B) Article 16
   C) Article 17
   D) Article 18
   Answer: C) Article 17

6.  Under which Article of the Constitution are the Fundamental Duties of citizens mentioned?
   A) Article 50A
   B) Article 51A
   C) Article 52A
   D) Article 53A
   Answer: B) Article 51A

7. Which Amendment Act of the Constitution added the Fundamental Duties to the Constitution?
   A) 42nd Amendment
   B) 44th Amendment
   C) 52nd Amendment
   D) 61st Amendment
   Answer: A) 42nd Amendment

8. Which Fundamental Right was removed from the list of rights by the 44th Amendment Act?
   A) Right to Property
   B) Right to Education
   C) Right to Freedom of Religion
   D) Right against Exploitation
   Answer: A) Right to Property

9. The Right to Education is a Fundamental Right under which Article of the Constitution?
   A) Article 19A
   B) Article 21A
   C) Article 22A
   D) Article 23A
   Answer: B) Article 21A

10. Which Article guarantees the freedom to form associations or unions in India?
    A) Article 18
    B) Article 19(1)(c)
    C) Article 20
    D) Article 21
    Answer: B) Article 19(1)(c)

11. Which Article allows the Parliament to make laws for creating new states or changing state boundaries?
    A) Article 2
    B) Article 3
    C) Article 4
    D) Article 5
    Answer: B) Article 3

12. Which constitutional body conducts elections to the Parliament, State Legislatures, and offices of President and Vice-President?
    A) Supreme Court
    B) Election Commission of India
    C) Law Commission of India
    D) Comptroller and Auditor General
    Answer: B) Election Commission of India

13. The Rajya Sabha in India is also known by which other name?
    A) Upper House of Parliament
    B) House of the People
    C) Legislative Assembly
    D) Council of Ministers
    Answer: A) Upper House of Parliament

14. Powers between the Union and the States are divided by which schedule of the Constitution?
    A) Sixth Schedule
    B) Seventh Schedule
    C) Eighth Schedule
    D) Ninth Schedule
    Answer: B) Seventh Schedule

15. Which Article of the Constitution allows the President to proclaim a National Emergency?
    A) Article 350
    B) Article 352
    C) Article 356
    D) Article 360
    Answer: B) Article 352

16. For the protection of Fundamental Rights, under which Article can a citizen approach the High Court?
    A) Article 226
    B) Article 227
    C) Article 228
    D) Article 229
    Answer: A) Article 226

17. The Finance Commission in India is appointed after how many years?
    A) Every 3 years
    B) Every 5 years
    C) Every 6 years
    D) Every 10 years
    Answer: B) Every 5 years

18.  To change the Constitution, which Article gives the power to Parliament?
    A) Article 360
    B) Article 368
    C) Article 370
    D) Article 371
    Answer: B) Article 368

19. The Supreme Court of India has a Chief Justice and how many highest judges?
    A) 25
    B) 30
    C) 33
    D) 34
    Answer: C) 33

20. In India, who decides and suggests how the money collected from taxes should be shared between the central government and the state governments?

    A) NITI Aayog
    B) Finance Commission
    C) Planning Commission
    D) Reserve Bank of India
    Answer: B) Finance Commission

21. Which Article provides for the establishment of Panchayats in rural areas?
    A) Article 243
    B) Article 244
    C) Article 245
    D) Article 246
    Answer: A) Article 243

22. Which Article gives the President the power to set up a commission for backward classes?
    A) Article 338
    B) Article 338B
    C) Article 340
    D) Article 341
    Answer: C) Article 340

23. Which Article empowers the Parliament to make laws on State List subjects during a national emergency?
    A) Article 248
    B) Article 249
    C) Article 250
    D) Article 251
    Answer: C) Article 250

24. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution contains the list of Official Languages?
    A) Sixth Schedule
    B) Seventh Schedule
    C) Eighth Schedule
    D) Ninth Schedule
    Answer: C) Eighth Schedule

25. Who is called the “Guardian of the Constitution” in India due to their role in its interpretation?
    A) Prime Minister
    B) President of India
    C) Supreme Court
    D) Parliament
    Answer: C) Supreme Court