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 · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q61. Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): India is a Republic. Reason (R): The President of India, who is the head of the state, is indirectly elected by the people for a fixed tenure of five years.
Explanation
India is classified as a Republic because its head of state, the President, is not a hereditary ruler but is elected. Specifically, the President of India is indirectly elected by an electoral college consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the Legislative Assemblies of the States for a fixed tenure. This election is the defining characteristic of a republic.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q62. The term ‘Democratic Republic’ in the Preamble ensures which of the following?
Explanation
The term ‘Democratic Republic’ in the Indian context signifies that political sovereignty lies with the people and that there is an absence of any privileged class. Consequently, all public offices, from the President down to the local level, are open to every citizen without any discrimination based on caste, creed, or religion. This promotes political equality and ensures a truly representative government.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q63. Which of the following represents the correct sequence of ideals as they are enumerated in the Preamble to the Constitution of India?
Explanation
The Preamble lists the objectives of the Constitution in a specific order: Justice (social, economic, and political), followed by Liberty (of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship), then Equality (of status and of opportunity), and finally Fraternity (assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation). This sequence outlines the hierarchical progression of constitutional ideals.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q64. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer from the options given below:
Ideal in Preamble
Source of Inspiration
A. Social, Economic and Political Justice
i. Russian Revolution (1917)
B. Liberty, Equality and Fraternity
ii. French Revolution (1789-1799)
C. Republic
iii. French concept of elected head
D. Democratic Socialism
iv. Gandhian and Marxist principles
Explanation
The ideals of social, economic, and political justice were inspired by the Russian Revolution of 1917. The concepts of liberty, equality, and fraternity originated from the French Revolution. The idea of a ‘Republic’ with an elected head also has French roots. Indian ‘Democratic Socialism’ is a unique blend of Gandhian and Marxist principles, emphasizing social welfare within a democratic framework.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q65. The ideal of ‘Liberty’ mentioned in the Preamble broadly implies:
Explanation
In the context of the Preamble, ‘Liberty’ does not mean a "license" to do anything one wants. Instead, it signifies the absence of arbitrary restraints on the activities of individuals. More importantly, it involves providing the necessary conditions and opportunities for the full development of an individual’s personality. This liberty is not absolute but is subject to reasonable restrictions defined within the Constitution.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q66. Identify the correctly matched pair regarding the ideals in the Preamble:
Explanation
Economic justice involves the elimination of glaring inequalities in wealth, income, and property, ensuring that individuals are not discriminated against based on their economic status. Political justice implies equal access to all political offices and rights. Social justice means equal treatment of all citizens without any social distinction. Civic equality refers to equality before the law and equal protection under the law.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q67. Consider the following dimensions of Justice mentioned in the Preamble: I. Social Justice II. Economic Justice III. Political Justice IV. Legal Justice Which of the above combination of dimensions is explicitly mentioned in the Preamble?
Explanation
The Preamble explicitly mentions three distinct dimensions of justice: Social, Economic, and Political. These are to be secured for all citizens. While ‘Legal Justice’ is a crucial component of the rule of law and is addressed through various other articles of the Constitution, it is not one of the specific categories of justice listed within the text of the Preamble itself.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q68. The Preamble secures to all citizens of India Liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith, and worship. Which of the following liberties is not explicitly mentioned in the Preamble?
Explanation
The Preamble secures liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship. Liberty of occupation is not named in it, though it is covered by Article 19(1)(g) of the Constitution.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q69. Which of the following best describes the constitutional ideal of ‘Fraternity’?
Explanation
Fraternity refers to a sense of common brotherhood among all Indians. The Preamble aims to promote this fraternity to ensure two things: the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the nation. It encourages citizens to transcend narrow loyalties of caste, religion, or region, fostering a shared national identity that is essential for the survival and progress of a diverse democracy.
RAS PrelimsIndian Polity and Governance · Framing of the Constitution, Preamble and Citizenship
Q70. Given below are two statements regarding the ideal of ‘Equality’ in the Preamble: Statement I: The Preamble secures to all citizens equality of status and opportunity. Statement II: This provision embraces three dimensions of equality: civic, political, and economic. Identify the correct option:
Explanation
The Preamble promises all citizens equality of status and of opportunity. This ideal of equality is comprehensive, covering three dimensions. Civic equality is reflected in articles like equality before the law. Political equality is seen in provisions for universal adult franchise. Economic equality is promoted through the Directive Principles, which aim to reduce wealth concentration and ensure a decent standard of living.
Answer key for these questions
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Correct answer
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(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
62
(d) Absence of privileged classes and opening of public offices to all citizens.
63
(b) Justice, Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
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(a) A-i, B-ii, C-iii, D-iv
65
(b) Absence of restraints and provision of opportunities for personality development.
66
(a) Economic Justice -- Non-discrimination based on economic factors.
67
(c) I, II and III only
68
(d) Liberty of occupation
69
(c) Sense of brotherhood emphasizing individual dignity and national unity.
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(c) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
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.
