Complete Polity Questions with Answers for CDS Examination in September 2025

Complete Polity Questions with Answers for CDS Examination in September 2025

Indian Polity Questions with Answers

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1. The Preamble of the Constitution was inspired by which country?
👉 Answer: USA
Explanation: The concept of the Preamble was borrowed from the US Constitution, ensuring ideals of justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity.

2. Which article provides “Right to Constitutional Remedies”?
👉 Answer: Article 32
Explanation: It empowers citizens to move the Supreme Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Called the “heart and soul” of the Constitution by Dr. Ambedkar.

3. Who is known as the father of the Indian Constitution?
👉 Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Explanation: As Chairman of the Drafting Committee, he played the leading role in framing the Constitution.

4. Which schedule of the Constitution deals with Anti-Defection Law?
👉 Answer: 10th Schedule
Explanation: Added by the 52nd Constitutional Amendment (1985), it lays down rules for disqualification of legislators on grounds of defection.

5. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by which amendment?
👉 Answer: 42nd Amendment, 1976
Explanation: Inspired by the USSR, they are listed in Part IV-A (Article 51A).

6. Which part of the Constitution deals with Directive Principles of State Policy?
👉 Answer: Part IV (Articles 36–51)
Explanation: Borrowed from the Irish Constitution, they guide the State in governance.

7. The minimum age for election to the Lok Sabha is?
👉 Answer: 25 years

8. Rajya Sabha members are elected for how many years?
👉 Answer: 6 years
Explanation: 1/3rd members retire every 2 years.

9. Who appoints the judges of the Supreme Court?
👉 Answer: The President of India
Explanation: Appointments are made by the President after consultation with the judiciary.

10. Which Article is related to President’s Rule in a state?
👉 Answer: Article 356

11. The term “Secular” was added to the Preamble by which amendment?
👉 Answer: 42nd Amendment, 1976

12. Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?
👉 Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

13. Which article abolishes “Untouchability”?
👉 Answer: Article 17

14. Which Fundamental Right is available only to Indian citizens?
👉 Answer: Right to Equality (Articles 15, 16, 19, 29, 30)
Explanation: Rights like freedom of speech and equality in public employment are exclusive to citizens.

15. Which is the longest written Constitution in the world?
👉 Answer: Indian Constitution

16. How many members are nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?
👉 Answer: 12 members
Explanation: Experts from literature, art, science, and social service are nominated.

17. The President of India is elected by?
👉 Answer: Electoral College (Elected MPs and MLAs of states/UTs with legislatures).

18. Who can dissolve the Lok Sabha?
👉 Answer: The President of India

19. The “Basic Structure Doctrine” was established in which case?
👉 Answer: Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)

20. Who is the custodian of the Constitution of India?
👉 Answer: The Supreme Court

21. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is?
👉 Answer: 552 members

22. Money Bills can be introduced only in which House?
👉 Answer: Lok Sabha

23. Which article deals with “Emergency due to War or External Aggression”?
👉 Answer: Article 352 (National Emergency)

24. The Vice President is also the ex-officio chairman of?
👉 Answer: Rajya Sabha

25. Panchayati Raj was first introduced in which state?
👉 Answer: Rajasthan (1959)

26. The Supreme Court of India was inaugurated in which year?
👉 Answer: 1950 (28th January)

27. How many types of emergencies are provided in the Constitution?
👉 Answer: 3 – National, State (President’s Rule), Financial.

28. Which part of the Constitution deals with citizenship?
👉 Answer: Part II (Articles 5–11)

29. The first Lok Sabha elections were held in which year?
👉 Answer: 1951–52

30. The Union List is contained in which schedule?
👉 Answer: 7th Schedule

31. The Constitution of India came into effect on?
👉 Answer: 26th January 1950

32. How many Fundamental Rights are guaranteed in the Constitution originally?
👉 Answer: 7 Rights (Now 6, Right to Property removed in 1978)

33. “Right to Education” was added by which amendment?
👉 Answer: 86th Amendment, 2002 (Article 21A)

34. The maximum strength of Rajya Sabha is?
👉 Answer: 250 members

35. Who administers the oath of office to the President?
👉 Answer: Chief Justice of India

36. Which article deals with the impeachment of the President?
👉 Answer: Article 61

37. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces?
👉 Answer: The President of India

38. Which Article provides “Freedom of Speech and Expression”?
👉 Answer: Article 19(1)(a)

39. Who is known as the guardian of Fundamental Rights?
👉 Answer: The Supreme Court

40. Who presides over joint sittings of Parliament?
👉 Answer: The Speaker of Lok Sabha

41. Which Article deals with Finance Commission?
👉 Answer: Article 280

42. The tenure of members of the Rajya Sabha is?
👉 Answer: 6 years

43. The National Emergency can be declared for how many years at a time?
👉 Answer: 6 months (extendable by Parliament approval, maximum 3 years in practice)

44. Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?
👉 Answer: The President of India

45. Which is the highest law officer of India?
👉 Answer: Attorney General of India

46. The right to vote is mentioned in which article?
👉 Answer: Article 326 (Universal Adult Franchise)

47. Which state has a bicameral legislature?
👉 Answer: Currently – Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka.

48. Who was the first woman Governor of an Indian state?
👉 Answer: Sarojini Naidu (Uttar Pradesh, 1947)

49. Who can dissolve the Vidhan Sabha?
👉 Answer: Governor (on advice of CM/approval of President)

50. Which High Court has jurisdiction over Andaman & Nicobar Islands?
👉 Answer: Calcutta High Court

51. The Constitution of India came into force on:
👉 Answer: 26th January 1950

52. Fundamental Rights are enshrined in which part of the Constitution?
👉 Answer: Part III (Articles 12–35)

Indian Polity Questions with Answers are posted here for the reference of Polity questions asked in previous post.