944 RAS Prelims practice MCQs on Indian polity and governance are on this page, in 12 chapters. They cover the framing of the Constitution, the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, the Directive Principles, the Union executive, Parliament and the judiciary, Union-State relations, emergency provisions, local government, constitutional bodies, public policy and the vigilance and accountability institutions. Each question has an answer and an explanation.
Practice questions based on the RPSC RAS Prelims syllabus. They follow the exam pattern but are not past-paper questions.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q221. Read the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Article
Liberal-Intellectual Directive
A. Article 44
i. Separation of judiciary from executive
B. Article 45
ii. Uniform Civil Code
C. Article 49
iii. Early childhood care and education
D. Article 50
iv. Protection of monuments of national importance
Explanation
Article forty-four deals with the Uniform Civil Code, while Article forty-five concerns early childhood care and education. Article forty-nine directs the protection of monuments of national importance, and Article fifty requires the separation of the judiciary from the executive branch. These articles collectively represent the liberal-intellectual aspirations of the Indian Constitution, focusing on administrative efficiency, historical preservation, and legal uniformity.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q222. The implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) across India is debated primarily because it seeks to replace:
Explanation
The debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code centers on its objective to create a single set of laws governing personal matters like marriage, divorce, and inheritance. Currently, these areas are governed by diverse personal laws specific to different religions. The directive seeks to unify these under a common civil code to ensure legal equality and consistency for all Indian citizens.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q223. Article 45 of the Constitution of India originally contained a directive for free and compulsory education for children. It was substituted to provide for early childhood care and education for children below the age of six years by which Amendment?
Explanation
The eighty-sixth amendment act of two thousand two significantly changed the educational landscape in India. It made education a fundamental right for children aged six to fourteen and subsequently altered Article forty-five. This article now directs the state to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years, emphasizing early development.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q224. Consider the following statements regarding Article 48A of the Constitution of India: I. It directs the State to protect and improve the environment. II. It directs the State to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. III. It was added to the Constitution by the 44th Amendment Act. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Article forty-eight-A directs the state to protect and improve the environment and to safeguard the forests and wildlife of the country. This provision was added by the forty-second amendment act of nineteen seventy-six, not the forty-fourth. It reflects the constitutional commitment to ecological preservation, recognizing that a healthy environment is vital for the well-being of the nation and its citizens.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q225. Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the State under Article 49 of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Article forty-nine places an obligation on the state to protect every monument, place, or object of artistic or historic interest that is declared to be of national importance. It specifically aims to prevent their spoilation, disfigurement, or destruction. The promotion of international peace and security is actually a separate directive contained within Article fifty-one of the Indian Constitution’s Directive Principles.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q226. Which of the following is the correct sequence of topics as they appear from Article 48 to Article 51 of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The Directive Principles follow a specific numeric sequence. Article forty-eight covers agriculture and animal husbandry, while Article forty-nine addresses the protection of monuments. This is followed by Article fifty, which mandates the separation of the judiciary from the executive. Finally, Article fifty-one concludes the part by directing the state to promote international peace and security through diplomatic and legal means.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q227. Article 50 of the Constitution of India directs the State to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the:
Explanation
Article fifty of the Constitution provides a clear directive for the state to take steps to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the state. This separation is vital for ensuring the independence of the judiciary and preventing executive interference in legal matters, which is a cornerstone of a fair and functioning democratic system in India.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q228. Consider the following directives aimed at promoting international peace and security under Article 51 of the Constitution of India: I. Promote international peace and security. II. Maintain just and honourable relations between nations. III. Foster respect for international law and treaty obligations. IV. Encourage settlement of international disputes by arbitration. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
Article fifty-one outlines the state’s objectives regarding international relations. It directs the state to promote international peace and security, maintain just and honorable relations between nations, and foster respect for international law and treaty obligations. Additionally, it encourages the settlement of international disputes through arbitration, reflecting India’s commitment to peaceful coexistence and the global rule of law and cooperation.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q229. Which of the following Directive Principles was NOT added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976?
Explanation
The forty-second amendment act of nineteen seventy-six added directives regarding healthy child development, free legal aid, and environmental protection. However, the directive to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities under Article thirty-eight was actually added by the forty-fourth amendment act of nineteen seventy-eight. This later addition emphasized the state’s role in reducing socio-economic disparities among different groups.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q230. The 44th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1978 added which directive to the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The forty-fourth amendment act of nineteen seventy-eight introduced a significant change to Article thirty-eight. It directed the state to minimize inequalities in income and eliminate inequalities in status, facilities, and opportunities among individuals and groups of people. This directive reinforced the constitutional commitment to egalitarianism and social justice, ensuring that the benefits of development are distributed more equitably across society.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
221
(c) A-ii, B-iii, C-iv, D-i
222
(a) Diverse personal laws based on religious customs with a common code
223
(d) 86th Amendment
224
(a) I and II only
225
(c) Promotion of international peace and security
226
(d) Agriculture and animal husbandry, Monuments, Separation of judiciary, International peace
227
(a) Public services of the State
228
(d) I, II, III and IV
229
(b) Minimizing inequalities in income and status (Article 38)
230
(a) State to minimize inequalities in income, status, facilities, and opportunities
Key facts from Indian Polity and Governance
The RPSC syllabus lists the Indian Constitution, the political system and governance, with public policy, vigilance and accountability bodies as part of the paper.
Article-number questions are the commonest: for example Article 356 for President’s Rule, Article 324 for the Election Commission and Article 243K for the State Election Commission.
Statement and assertion-reason questions test exceptions, so learn each provision with its limits.
Questions on bodies ask for appointing authority, removing authority, tenure and the body to which the report goes.
The Rajasthan-specific part of polity is on a separate page, with its own 8 chapters.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Indian Polity and Governance?
This page has 944 practice MCQs on Indian Polity and Governance. Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Which chapters does the Indian polity set cover?
Twelve chapters: framing of the Constitution, Preamble and citizenship; Fundamental Rights; DPSP and Fundamental Duties; Union executive; Parliament; Union judiciary; Union-State relations; emergency provisions; local government; constitutional and statutory bodies; public policy and citizen charter; and vigilance and accountability.
Is polity part of the RAS Prelims syllabus?
Yes. The RPSC syllabus for General Knowledge includes the Indian Constitution, political system and governance, together with the political and administrative system of Rajasthan, which is covered on the separate Rajasthan polity page.
How should I revise polity for RAS Prelims?
Make a table of articles, bodies and amendments. Attempt each chapter, read the explanation for every miss and note the article number and the exception. Repeat the chapter after a few days, as polity facts are easy to confuse.
