Indian Polity MCQ with Answers

11. Who is the constitutional head of the state governments?

• A) Chief Minister
• B) State Legislature
• C) Governor
• D) Speaker

12. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes "untouchability"?

• A) Article 15
• B) Article 17
• C) Article 19
• D) Article 21

13. How many functions of Panchayats are listed in the Eleventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

• A) 27
• B) 29
• C) 31
• D) 33

14. What system did the Balwant Rai Mehta Committee propose for its report?

• A) Two-tier system
• B) Three-tier system
• C) Four-tier system
• D) Five-tier system

15. Which amendment enabled Delhi and Pondicherry to vote in Presidential elections?

• A) 68th Amendment Act
• B) 70th Amendment Act
• C) 72nd Amendment Act
• D) 74th Amendment Act

16. Who must recommend the introduction of a money bill in Parliament?

• a) Prime Minister
• b) President
• c) Speaker of Lok Sabha
• d) Finance Minister

17. Which constitutional amendment added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution?

• a) 38th Amendment
• b) 40th Amendment
• c) 42nd Amendment
• d) 44th Amendment

18. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for the establishment of a Finance Commission?

• a) Article 280
• b) Article 290
• c) Article 300
• d) Article 310

19. Under the Indian Constitution, who holds the residuary powers of legislation?

• A) The President
• B) The Prime Minister
• C) The Parliament
• D) The Supreme Court

20. Which article of the Indian Constitution mandates the state to improve nutrition, living standards, and public health?

• A) Article 45
• B) Article 47
• C) Article 48
• D) Article 50