Indian Polity MCQ Questions 2026 – Topic-wise Practice for SSC, UPSC, Banking

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution was amended by which Amendment?

24th

42nd

44th

52nd

Medium

💡 Explanation

The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) added the words "Socialist", "Secular", and "Integrity" to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?

Article 14

Article 19

Article 21

Article 32

Medium

💡 Explanation

Article 32 provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies, allowing citizens to approach the Supreme Court for enforcement of fundamental rights. Dr. Ambedkar called it the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution.

How many schedules are there in the Indian Constitution?

Medium

💡 Explanation

Originally there were 8 schedules in the Indian Constitution. Currently there are 12 schedules after various amendments.

The concept of judicial review in India is borrowed from:

USA

Canada

Australia

Medium

💡 Explanation

The concept of Judicial Review in India is borrowed from the USA. It gives courts the power to examine the constitutionality of legislative and executive actions.

What is the term of office for the President of India?

4 years

5 years

6 years

7 years

Medium

💡 Explanation

The President of India holds office for a term of five years from the date on which they enter office. The President can be re-elected for a second term.

What is the name of the constitutional body that regulates the conduct of elections in India?

Election Commission of India

National Human Rights Commission

National Commission for Women

National Commission for Scheduled Castes

Medium

💡 Explanation

The Election Commission of India is the constitutional body that regulates the conduct of elections in India, and is responsible for ensuring free and fair elections.

What is the name of the constitutional article that guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

Article 19

Article 21

Article 25

Article 30

Medium

💡 Explanation

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, subject to certain reasonable restrictions.

What is the name of the constitutional body that regulates the conduct of public servants in India?

Central Vigilance Commission

Central Information Commission

National Human Rights Commission

National Commission for Women

Medium

💡 Explanation

The Central Vigilance Commission is the constitutional body that regulates the conduct of public servants in India, and is responsible for investigating cases of corruption and misconduct.