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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-I Topic: Indian Polity and Governance

Total Questions: 20

Q1. Which Fundamental Right guarantees the right to education to all children between the ages of 6 to 14 years?

Right to Education Right to Equality Right to Freedom of Religion Right to Freedom of Speech
Q2. Which fundamental right in the Indian Constitution prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth?

Right to Equality Right to Freedom of Speech Right to Property Right to Education
Q3. The Inter-State Council in India is responsible for:

Resolving disputes between States Implementing Union laws in States Advising the President on State matters Conducting elections in States
Q4. Which of the following is a directive principle of state policy in the Indian Constitution?

Right to Education Right to Equality Right to Freedom of Religion Right to Property
Q5. Which principle is in favor of a limited government with checks and balances on power?

Constitutionalism Statism Totalitarianism Anarchism
Q6. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the proclamation of Emergency?

Article 352 Article 356 Article 360 Article 370
Q7. Cosmopolitanism advocates for the importance of which aspect in society?

Nationalism Global Citizenship Isolationism Cultural Hegemony
Q8. What is the primary focus of regionalism in the Indian political landscape?

Promoting national unity Ensuring equal representation Empowering local communities Centralizing power
Q9. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure but does not explicitly mention the Basic Structure Doctrine?

Article 368 Article 356 Article 370 Article 352
Q10. Which concept emphasizes the representation and participation of citizens in governance?

Constitutionalism Rights Democracy Federalism
Q11. Which principle promotes the idea of equal treatment and opportunities for all individuals in a society?

Constitutionalism Inclusivity Pluralism Federalism
Q12. Which principle emphasizes the importance of the rule of law in governance?

Constitutionalism Democracy Federalism Republicanism
Q13. What is the primary focus of populism in governance?

Protecting individual rights Promoting the interests of the elite Appealing to the general population Following strict legal procedures
Q14. Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly of India?

Jawaharlal Nehru Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Dr. Rajendra Prasad Mahatma Gandhi
Q15. Which concept advocates for a global perspective and cooperation?

Constitutionalism Globalism Federalism Secularism
Q16. Constitutionalism emphasizes the limitation of:

Individual rights Government power Economic freedom Religious practices
Q17. Which concept focuses on the limitation of government power and the protection of individual rights?

Constitutionalism Judicial Activism Socialism Pluralism
Q18. Which of the following is a key feature of constitutionalism?

Rule of law Absolute monarchy Military dictatorship Anarchy
Q19. What is the fundamental principle of democracy?

Rule of law Protection of individual rights Majority rule Separation of powers
Q20. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with judicial review?

Article 32 Article 14 Article 356 Article 370

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