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.
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RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q251. Read the following lists and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
Clause of Article 51A
Fundamental Duty
A. Clause (b)
i. Defend the country and render national service
B. Clause (d)
ii. Value and preserve the rich heritage of the composite culture
C. Clause (f)
iii. Cherish and follow noble ideals of the national struggle
D. Clause (g)
iv. Protect and improve the natural environment
Explanation
Clause (b) involves cherishing ideals of the national struggle, while clause (d) refers to defending the country. Clause (f) emphasizes preserving the rich heritage of composite culture, and clause (g) focuses on protecting the natural environment. Each clause addresses a different facet of a citizen’s responsibility toward the nation, ranging from historical appreciation to environmental stewardship and national defense and service.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q252. The Fundamental Duty to "value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture" is primarily aimed at:
Explanation
The duty to value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture is intended to protect the diverse cultural fabric of India. It encourages citizens to appreciate the multi-religious and multi-ethnic nature of Indian society. By doing so, it aims to foster a sense of national unity and pride in the country’s long-standing traditions and its complex historical and social legacy.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q253. Under Article 51A(g) of the Constitution of India, citizens have a duty to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have:
Explanation
Article fifty-one-A (g) details the duty of citizens toward the natural world. It specifies that people should protect and improve forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife. Crucially, it also mandates that citizens should have compassion for all living creatures. This duty reflects an ecological consciousness and an ethical commitment to the well-being of the environment and the animals that inhabit it.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q254. Consider the following duties: I. To develop scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform. II. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence. III. To vote in public elections. IV. To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. V. To pay taxes regularly. Which combination identifies the constitutionally prescribed Fundamental Duties under Article 51A?
Explanation
The Constitution lists several duties, including developing a scientific temper, safeguarding public property, and striving for excellence. However, other civic activities like voting in elections or paying taxes are not currently included in the list of fundamental duties under Article fifty-one-A. Although these were discussed by the Swaran Singh Committee, they were not incorporated into the final text of the amendment.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q255. The duty to "develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform" reflects a philosophical commitment to:
Explanation
The duty to develop a scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform is aimed at creating a modern and rational society. It encourages citizens to base their beliefs on evidence and reason rather than on superstition or dogma. This philosophical commitment is essential for social progress, intellectual growth, and the continuous improvement of the nation’s cultural landscape.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q256. Which clause of Article 51A of the Constitution of India directs citizens to safeguard public property and to abjure violence?
Explanation
Article fifty-one-A (i) explicitly requires every citizen to safeguard public property and to abjure violence. This duty is particularly relevant in maintaining social order and protecting national assets during times of protest or unrest. It reminds citizens that while they have the right to dissent, they also have a responsibility to avoid destructive behavior and protect the nation’s shared resources.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q257. Article 51A(j) of the Constitution of India exhorts citizens to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of:
Explanation
Clause (j) of Article fifty-one-A exhorts citizens to strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity. The goal of this pursuit is to ensure that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement. This duty encourages personal growth and collective effort, emphasizing that the strength of the nation depends on the dedicated efforts of its people.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q258. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R): Assertion (A): Fundamental Duties are non-justiciable in nature. Reason (R): The Constitution does not provide for their direct enforcement by the courts, nor is there any constitutional penalty for their violation. In the context of the above statements, which one of the following is correct?
Explanation
Fundamental duties are non-justiciable because the Constitution does not provide a mechanism for their direct legal enforcement. There is no constitutional penalty for a citizen who fails to perform these duties, and courts cannot compel a person to follow them. They serve as moral and social guidelines, although Parliament can pass specific laws to enforce certain aspects of these duties legally.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q259. The 11th Fundamental Duty was added to Article 51A of the Constitution of India by which Constitutional Amendment Act?
Explanation
The eighty-sixth constitutional amendment act of two thousand two added the eleventh fundamental duty to Article fifty-one-A. This amendment was primarily focused on education, making it a fundamental right for children. By adding this new duty, the government sought to involve parents and guardians in the national effort to ensure that every child has access to basic education and development opportunities.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · DPSP and Fundamental Duties
Q260. The 11th Fundamental Duty, added to the Constitution of India in 2002, places an obligation on who among the following?
Explanation
The eleventh fundamental duty requires a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years. This duty complements the fundamental right to education, placing a shared responsibility on the family to ensure children attend school. It highlights the importance of parental involvement in achieving universal literacy and educational goals.
Answer key for these questions
Q
Correct answer
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(d) A-iii, B-i, C-ii, D-iv
252
(a) Preserving pluralistic cultural traditions and historical legacy
253
(c) Compassion for living creatures
254
(a) I, II, and IV only
255
(d) Encouraging rational thinking and shedding dogma
256
(b) Article 51A(i)
257
(c) Endeavour and achievement
258
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
259
(b) 86th Amendment Act, 2002
260
(b) Duty of parents to educate children between 6 to 14 years of age
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.
