Indian Polity Quiz

Revise the Indian Constitution, Parliament, fundamental rights and governance with a free Indian polity quiz. Ideal for UPSC, SSC and state exams.

The Indian polity quiz covers the Constitution, its articles and schedules, fundamental rights and duties, Parliament, the President, the judiciary and local government. It is designed as quick MCQ practice for UPSC, SSC and state public service exams.

How to play the Indian Polity Quiz

1. Sign in and start the quiz. You get 15 random questions from a bank of 125.
2. Choose one of four options for each question, or skip it and move on.
3. Use lifelines when you are stuck: Hint, 50/50, Audience poll and Change question.
4. See your score at the end and find all your results in your profile.

Sample Indian Polity questions with answers

1. On which date was the Constitution of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

   • 15 August 1947
   • 26 January 1949
   • 26 January 1950
   • 26 November 1949

   Answer: 26 November 1949 - The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949, now observed as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas).

2. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment?

   • 52nd Amendment, 1985
   • 44th Amendment, 1978
   • 42nd Amendment, 1976
   • 86th Amendment, 2002

   Answer: 42nd Amendment, 1976 - The 42nd Amendment (1976) added Fundamental Duties on the recommendation of the Swaran Singh Committee.

3. Article 17 of the Constitution deals with:

   • Equality of opportunity
   • Abolition of titles
   • Freedom of religion
   • Abolition of untouchability

   Answer: Abolition of untouchability - Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.

4. Which words were added to the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment in 1976?

   • Sovereign and Democratic
   • Republic and Fraternity
   • Justice and Liberty
   • Socialist, Secular and Integrity

   Answer: Socialist, Secular and Integrity - The 42nd Amendment added "Socialist", "Secular" and "Integrity" to the Preamble.

5. The 44th Amendment replaced "internal disturbance" as a ground for National Emergency with:

   • Economic crisis
   • Armed rebellion
   • Breakdown of law and order
   • Civil unrest

   Answer: Armed rebellion - After 1978, a National Emergency can be declared for war, external aggression or armed rebellion.

6. Under which Article can the President issue ordinances when Parliament is not in session?

   • Article 110
   • Article 143
   • Article 123
   • Article 213

   Answer: Article 123 - Article 123 allows the President to promulgate ordinances during a recess of Parliament.

7. The annual Union Budget is called the "Annual Financial Statement" under which Article?

   • Article 110
   • Article 280
   • Article 112
   • Article 266

   Answer: Article 112 - Article 112 requires the Annual Financial Statement to be laid before Parliament.

8. What is the retirement age of a High Court judge?

   • 58 years
   • 62 years
   • 60 years
   • 65 years

   Answer: 62 years - High Court judges retire at 62.

9. The Sixth Schedule contains provisions for the administration of tribal areas in which states?

   • Jharkhand, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and MP
   • Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Goa
   • Sikkim, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh
   • Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram

   Answer: Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram - The Sixth Schedule covers tribal areas of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram.

10. Which Article provides for the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

    • Article 315
    • Article 148
    • Article 280
    • Article 76

    Answer: Article 148 - Article 148 establishes the office of the CAG.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the Indian Polity Quiz?

Each round has 15 multiple-choice questions picked at random from 125 Indian Polity questions, so every attempt is different.

Is the Indian Polity Quiz free?

Yes, it is free to play. Sign in to start the quiz, and your scores are saved to your Thinkmad profile.

What lifelines can I use?

When you are stuck you can ask for a hint, use 50/50 to remove two wrong answers, check the audience poll, or change the question.

Can I see the correct answers?

Yes. After you answer, the quiz shows the correct option, and your final score lists how many answers were correct, wrong or skipped.