Q291. Which of the following is NOT considered a Gandhian Directive Principle in the Constitution of India?
Indian Polity and Governance: RAS Prelims MCQs
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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Q292. Which of the following is NOT explicitly mentioned as a Fundamental Duty under Article 51A of the Constitution of India?
Explanation
Article fifty-one-A lists several fundamental duties, such as respecting the National Flag, protecting wildlife, and developing a scientific temper. However, the duty to cast a vote in elections is not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution as a fundamental duty. While voting is a critical civic responsibility in a democracy, it is currently categorized as a legal or statutory right and obligation.
Q293. Consider the following statements regarding the Minerva Mills case (1980):
I. It struck down a portion of the 42nd Amendment.
II. It upheld the primacy of all Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights.
III. It established that the harmony between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs is a basic feature of the Constitution.
IV. It restored the position that laws giving effect to Article 39(b) and (c) are protected from being challenged under Articles 14 and 19.
V. It declared that Parliament has unlimited amending power.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
I. It struck down a portion of the 42nd Amendment.
II. It upheld the primacy of all Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights.
III. It established that the harmony between Fundamental Rights and DPSPs is a basic feature of the Constitution.
IV. It restored the position that laws giving effect to Article 39(b) and (c) are protected from being challenged under Articles 14 and 19.
V. It declared that Parliament has unlimited amending power.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Explanation
In the Minerva Mills case, the Supreme Court struck down parts of the forty-second amendment that gave all Directive Principles primacy over rights. It upheld that harmony between fundamental rights and directives is a basic feature. It also restored the protection for laws implementing Articles thirty-nine (b) and (c), maintaining that such specific socialistic goals can justifiedly override certain individual fundamental rights.
Q294. The Swaran Singh Committee recommended that a duty to pay taxes should be a Fundamental Duty. Why is this not part of the current Constitution of India?
Explanation
The Swaran Singh Committee recommended that paying taxes should be a fundamental duty of every citizen. However, when the government enacted the forty-second amendment act in nineteen seventy-six, it chose not to include this particular recommendation. As a result, tax payment remains a legal obligation under various statutes rather than a constitutionally mandated fundamental duty under Article fifty-one-A of the Constitution.
Q295. The ultimate aim of the Directive Principles of State Policy as outlined in Part IV of the Constitution of India is to establish:
Explanation
The ultimate aim of the Directive Principles is to establish a welfare state where social and economic democracy is realized. While fundamental rights provide political democracy, the directives focus on ensuring all citizens have access to justice, equality, and an adequate standard of living. This vision seeks to create a society where the state actively works to improve everyone’s well-being.
Q296. Which Article of the Constitution of India mandates that there shall be a President of India?
Explanation
Article 52 states there shall be a President of India. This office is the highest constitutional post in the country. The President is the first citizen and represents the nation’s unity and integrity. This provision establishes the titular head of the executive branch within the parliamentary system, serving as the foundation for the Union executive’s formal structure and operations.
Q297. The executive power of the Union is vested in the President of India and is exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution. This provision is explicitly mentioned in which Article?
Explanation
Article 53 stipulates that the executive power of the Union resides in the President. This authority is exercised either directly or through subordinate officers. While the President is the formal head, actual power is usually exercised through the Council of Ministers. This arrangement reflects the parliamentary democracy model where the head of state acts as a symbolic, nominal executive.
Q298. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below:
| Articles of the Constitution | Provisions related to the President |
|---|---|
| A. Article 54 | i. Oath or affirmation by the President |
| B. Article 55 | ii. Procedure for impeachment of the President |
| C. Article 60 | iii. Election of President |
| D. Article 61 | iv. Manner of election of President |
Explanation
The Constitution provides specific procedures for the President’s role and removal. Article 54 details the electoral college, while Article 55 describes the method of proportional representation. Article 60 outlines the oath administered by the Chief Justice. Article 61 establishes the process for impeachment on grounds of violating the Constitution, involving both Houses of Parliament through a special majority of total membership.
Q299. Who among the following administers the oath of office to the President of India?
Explanation
Article 60 mandates that every President takes an oath or affirmation before entering office. This ceremony is conducted by the Chief Justice of India. In the absence of the Chief Justice, the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court performs this duty. The oath emphasizes preserving, protecting, and defending the Constitution and the law of the land for the people.
Q300. Which of the following statements regarding the qualifications for election as President is incorrect?
Explanation
To be eligible for the presidency, a person must be an Indian citizen and at least thirty-five years old. A crucial requirement is being qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha, not the Rajya Sabha. Additionally, the candidate must not hold any office of profit under the central or state governments or any other local authority.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 291 | (b) Securing a uniform civil code |
| 292 | (b) To cast a vote in local and national elections |
| 293 | (a) I, III, and IV only |
| 294 | (c) It was not included by the government in the 42nd Amendment Act |
| 295 | (b) Social and economic democracy leading to a welfare state |
| 296 | (b) Article 52 |
| 297 | (b) Article 53 |
| 298 | (a) A-iii, B-iv, C-i, D-ii |
| 299 | (d) The Chief Justice of India |
| 300 | (c) He must be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha. |
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.