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Q.21 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
The Right to Constitutional Remedies under Article 32 is available only before which court?
A High Courts
B District Courts
C Supreme Court of India
D Any court of competent jurisdiction
Correct Answer:  C. Supreme Court of India
Explanation:

Article 32 grants the right to move the Supreme Court of India directly for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

This is a exclusive remedy available before the Supreme Court.

High Courts have similar powers under Article 226 for enforcement of constitutional rights, but Article 32 specifically vests exclusive jurisdiction in the Supreme Court.

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Q.22 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Which Directive Principle of State Policy requires the State to endeavor to provide free and compulsory education to children?
A Article 45
B Article 46
C Article 47
D Article 48
Correct Answer:  A. Article 45
Explanation:

Article 45 of the DPSP directs the State to provide free and compulsory education to all children until they attain 14 years of age.

This was later enforced through the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.

Article 46 deals with advancement of SCs/STs, Article 47 with health, and Article 48 with agriculture.

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Q.23 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Under the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992, what is the maximum tenure of a Panchayat before it stands automatically dissolved?
A 3 years
B 4 years
C 5 years
D 6 years
Correct Answer:  C. 5 years
Explanation:

The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992 (which inserted Article 243E) provides that every Panchayat shall continue for five years from the date of its constitution and shall stand dissolved after the expiry of this period.

Provisions are made for elections to the new Panchayat to be conducted before the dissolution of the old one.

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Q.24 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Under Article 32 of the Indian Constitution, which of the following writs can be issued by the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights?
A Only Habeas Corpus
B Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto
C Only Mandamus and Certiorari
D Only Prohibition and Quo Warranto
Correct Answer:  B. Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo Warranto
Explanation:

Article 32 grants the Supreme Court power to issue all five types of writs: Habeas Corpus (release from unlawful detention), Mandamus (to compel performance of duty), Prohibition (to prevent ultra vires action), Certiorari (to quash orders), and Quo Warranto (to question authority).

These are crucial remedies for enforcing Fundamental Rights.

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Q.25 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
The power to dissolve the Lok Sabha vests with:
A The Speaker of Lok Sabha
B The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister
C The Prime Minister independently
D The Cabinet collectively
Correct Answer:  B. The President, on the advice of the Prime Minister
Explanation:

Under Article 85(2), the President has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister.

However, this is a constitutional power exercised on ministerial advice.

The President cannot dissolve the Lok Sabha without PM's recommendation, reflecting parliamentary sovereignty.

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Q.26 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Which of the following words was added to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution through the 42nd Amendment Act?
A Federal, Democratic, Sovereign
B Socialist, Secular, Integrity
C Republican, Justice, Equality
D Democratic, Secular, Federal
Correct Answer:  B. Socialist, Secular, Integrity
Explanation:

The 42nd Amendment Act (1976) added three significant words to the Preamble: 'Socialist' (before 'Democratic'), 'Secular' (after 'Sovereign'), and 'Integrity' (after 'Unity').

These additions were made during the Emergency period under PM Indira Gandhi and represented a major constitutional amendment.

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Q.27 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Which article of the Indian Constitution grants the President the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?
A Article 85
B Article 86
C Article 87
D Article 102
Correct Answer:  A. Article 85
Explanation:

Article 85(2) empowers the President to dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of the Prime Minister.

This power is exercised on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, headed by the PM.

The President acts on advice and cannot exercise this power independently.

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Q.28 Easy Indian Polity & Constitution
Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between the President and Prime Minister in India's parliamentary system?
A The President is the head of government and the Prime Minister is the ceremonial head
B The President is the constitutional head and the Prime Minister is the head of government
C Both President and Prime Minister jointly exercise executive authority
D The President directly supervises the Prime Minister and can remove them at will
Correct Answer:  B. The President is the constitutional head and the Prime Minister is the head of government
Explanation:

India follows the Westminster model of parliamentary democracy.

The President is the constitutional and nominal head of state (Executive head), while the Prime Minister is the actual head of government and chief executive.

The PM is responsible to Parliament and exercises executive authority on the advice of the Council of Ministers (Article 53, 74, 75).

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Q.29 Easy Indian History — Ancient
Which of the following statements about the Indus Valley Civilization is correct?
A It had a written script that has been fully deciphered by scholars
B It was contemporary with the Egyptian Old Kingdom and Mesopotamian civilizations
C Evidence of large temples and priest-kings has been found at all major sites
D It was primarily a nomadic pastoral civilization with seasonal settlements
Correct Answer:  B. It was contemporary with the Egyptian Old Kingdom and Mesopotamian civilizations
Explanation:

The Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3300-1300 BCE) was contemporary with Egyptian Old Kingdom (c. 2686-2181 BCE) and Mesopotamian civilizations.

Its script remains undeciphered, there is limited evidence of temples, and it was primarily urban and sedentary, not nomadic.

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Q.30 Easy Indian History — Ancient
Which Vedic text is considered the oldest and contains hymns primarily dedicated to various deities?
A Yajur Veda
B Rigveda
C Sama Veda
D Atharva Veda
Correct Answer:  B. Rigveda
Explanation:

The Rigveda is the oldest Vedic text (c. 1500-1200 BCE) and consists of 1028 hymns dedicated to various Vedic deities like Indra, Agni, and Soma.

The Yajur Veda contains sacrificial formulas, Sama Veda contains musical chants, and Atharva Veda contains spells and incantations.

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