During a national emergency, the enforcement of rights under which two Articles cannot be suspended?
Correct answer D. Articles 20 and 21
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Indian Polity MCQs
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In which case did the Supreme Court of India propound the basic structure doctrine in 1973?
Correct answer D. Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
In the 1967 Golaknath case, what did the Supreme Court of India hold?
Correct answer B. Parliament could not amend Fundamental Rights
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Which constitutional amendment introduced the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India?
Correct answer D. 101st Amendment, 2016
The 103rd Constitutional Amendment of 2019 provided reservation of up to 10 per cent for which group?
Correct answer D. Economically weaker sections
The 106th Constitutional Amendment of 2023 reserves what share of seats for women in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies?
Correct answer D. One-third
Which Schedule of the Constitution of India contains the Union, State and Concurrent Lists?
Correct answer A. Seventh Schedule
The concept of a Concurrent List in the Constitution of India was borrowed from the constitution of which country?
Correct answer A. Australia
Under Article 368, a constitutional amendment affecting the representation of states in Parliament requires ratification by ____.
Correct answer A. at least half of the state legislatures
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Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with citizenship?
Correct answer A. Part II
Who served as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly of India and prepared its first draft?
Correct answer A. B. N. Rau
Under Article 80, what is the maximum strength of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct answer A. 250
How many members can the President nominate to the Rajya Sabha for their knowledge or experience in literature, science, art and social service?
Correct answer B. 12
What is the term of office of a member of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct answer A. Six years
Who is the ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct answer D. The Vice-President of India
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Who presides over a joint sitting of the two Houses of Parliament under Article 108?
Correct answer B. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill under Article 110?
Correct answer A. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Within how many days must the Rajya Sabha return a Money Bill to the Lok Sabha?
Correct answer D. 14 days
Which Act was passed at the joint sitting of Parliament held in 2002?
Correct answer C. Prevention of Terrorism Act
What is the minimum age to become a member of the Rajya Sabha?
Correct answer B. 30 years