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50 Questions • 30 Minutes • Polity Mock Test in Hindi and English

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Question 1:

How many Articles, Parts, and Schedules were there in the original form of the Indian Constitution?
A.395 Articles, 22 Parts, 12 Schedules
B.448 Articles, 25 Parts, 12 Schedules
C.395 Articles, 22 Parts, 8 Schedules
D.448 Articles, 22 Parts, 8 Schedules

Originally, the Constitution had 395 Articles, 22 Parts, and 8 Schedules.

• Over time, 4 more schedules were added, making it 12 schedules presently.

• Currently, the total article count has increased to 448 due to various amendments.

• Options A and B state 12 schedules which is the present number, not original. Option D mixes present articles with original schedules.

• Trick: "Original means pure (8), Present means full (12)" — Schedules grew from 8 to 12. / ट्रिक: 'मूल' यानी कम (8 अनुसूचियां), 'वर्तमान' यानी ज्यादा (12).

• The Constitution was adopted on Nov 26, 1949.

Question 2:

Consider the following statements regarding Part I of the Constitution:

1. Article 1 states that "India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States."

2. Article 2 deals with the formation of new states by altering boundaries of existing states.

3. Article 3 requires the President's prior recommendation to introduce a bill altering a state's boundary.
A.1 and 2 only
B.2 and 3 only
C.1 and 3 only
D.All of the above

Art 1 mentions "India that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States" and Art 3 deals with altering existing states with President's recommendation.

• Art 2 is for the admission of new external states (like Sikkim), not altering existing ones.

• Under Art 3, the President must ask the state legislature for its views within a specified time.

• Statement 2 is incorrect because altering boundaries falls under Article 3, not Article 2.

• Trick: Art 2 = Add outside State (Admission), Art 3 = Alter inside State (Formation). / ट्रिक: 2 बाहर से लाना, 3 अंदर से बदलना।

• The term "Territory of India" is broader than "Union of States".

Question 3:

Assertion (A): The Parliament has the absolute power to make laws regarding citizenship in India.

Reason (R): Article 11 authorizes the Parliament to regulate the rights of citizenship by law.
A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but R is false
D.A is false but R is true

Article 11 gives Parliament the sole right to make laws regarding citizenship.

• Using this power, Parliament enacted the Citizenship Act 1955 and CAA 2019.

• State governments cannot refuse to implement citizenship laws made by the Parliament.

• Both statements perfectly align, and R explains why A is correct.

• Trick: 1+1 = 11. Two people standing together form a "Citizen" bond. / ट्रिक: 1 और 1 मिलकर 11 बनते हैं, नागरिक भी ऐसे ही जुड़ते।

• Articles 5 to 11 in Part II deal entirely with citizenship provisions.

Question 4:

Match the following Fundamental Rights with their respective Articles:

List I (Fundamental Right)
P. Equality before law
Q. Abolition of untouchability
R. Abolition of titles
S. Equal opportunity in public employment

List II (Article)
1. Article 16
2. Article 18
3. Article 14
4. Article 17
A.P-3, Q-4, R-2, S-1
B.P-3, Q-1, R-4, S-2
C.P-4, Q-3, R-2, S-1
D.P-1, Q-2, R-3, S-4

Art 14: Equality before law; Art 16: Public employment; Art 17: Untouchability; Art 18: Titles.

• These fall under the "Right to Equality" category spanning Articles 14 to 18.

• Art 15 prohibits discrimination based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.

• Only sequence A correctly pairs the exact articles to their provisions.

• Trick: "Law (14) stops Discrimination (15) for Jobs (16) to remove Untouchability (17) and Titles (18)". / ट्रिक: कानून (14) ने भेदभाव (15) मिटाकर नौकरी (16) दी, छुआछूत (17) और उपाधि (18) खत्म की।

• Military and academic titles are exempted under Art 18.

Question 5:

Which Article declares laws that curtail Fundamental Rights as void, thereby establishing the foundation for Judicial Review?
A.Article 12
B.Article 13
C.Article 32
D.Article 137

Article 13 declares that laws inconsistent with fundamental rights shall be void.

• This acts as the indirect base for the doctrine of Judicial Review in the Constitution.

• The Supreme Court is considered the vigilant guardian of fundamental rights due to this.

• Art 12 is State definition; Art 32 is writ jurisdiction; Art 137 is review of judgments.

• Trick: "13 (Tera) kanoon galat hai!" (Your law is wrong!) / ट्रिक: 'तेरा' (13) कानून शून्य है!

• This empowers High Courts (Art 226) and Supreme Court (Art 32) to nullify unconstitutional laws.

Question 6:

Find the Odd One Out in the context of sequence of freedoms under Article 19:
A.Freedom of speech and expression (19-1a)
B.Freedom to assemble peacefully (19-1b)
C.Freedom to acquire, hold, and dispose of property (19-1f)
D.Freedom to reside and settle (19-1e)

Article 19(1)(f) dealing with the right to property was deleted from Fundamental Rights.

• It was removed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment Act 1978.

• It is now a legal right under Article 300A.

• Options A, B, and D are currently active fundamental rights under Article 19.

• Trick to remember Art 19 sequence: "Speak (A), Assemble (B), Form union (C), Move (D), Reside (E), (F deleted), Profession (G)". / ट्रिक: बोलो, जुटो, संघ बनाओ, घूमो, बसो, और व्यापार करो।

• Article 19 currently guarantees 6 rights to citizens of India.

Question 7:

Article 21A, which mandates the state to provide free and compulsory education, applies to children of which age group?
A.Below 6 years
B.6 to 14 years
C.14 to 18 years
D.0 to 18 years

Art 21A offers free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14 years.

• It was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act 2002.

• Art 45 deals with early childhood care for children below 6 years.

• Below 6 is Art 45. Other options are completely fabricated.

• Trick: "21A ensures you get A-grade education from 6 to 14". / ट्रिक: 6 से 14 साल के बच्चों के लिए 21A सबसे जरूरी 'A' है।

• The Right to Education (RTE) Act was passed in 2009 to implement this.

Question 8:

Assertion (A): Article 20 and 21 are never suspended, even during a National Emergency.

Reason (R): Article 359 strictly states that the President cannot suspend the enforcement of Articles 20 and 21.
A.Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B.Both A and R are true, but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
C.A is true but R is false
D.A is false but R is true

Articles 20 (protection in respect of conviction) and 21 (life and personal liberty) are never suspended during an emergency.

• Art 359 specifies that the President can suspend Part III rights, except Arts 20 and 21.

• Article 19 is automatically suspended during war/external aggression under Article 358.

• The assertion is correct and the reason gives the exact constitutional article (359) backing it.

• Trick: "20-21 are your heartbeat, emergency can't stop them." / ट्रिक: 20-21 जीवन की सांसें हैं, आपातकाल भी इन्हें रोक नहीं सकता।

• This protection to Arts 20 & 21 was added by the 44th Amendment.

Question 9:

Consider the following statements regarding the Right against Exploitation:

1. Article 23 prohibits human trafficking and forced labor (begar).

2. Article 24 bans the employment of children below 18 years in hazardous factories.
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Neither 1 nor 2

Article 23 prohibits trafficking in human beings and forced labor.

• Article 24 prohibits the employment of children below 14 years (not 18) in factories or mines.

• Prostitution itself isn't banned by Art 23, but forcing someone into it (trafficking) is a crime.

• Statement 2 is incorrect because the age limit mentioned in Article 24 is 14 years, not 18.

• Trick: Art 24 = "2" x "12" = 24? No, focus on the '4' in 24 which matches the '4' in 14 years. / ट्रिक: अनुच्छेद 24 में '4' है, और 14 वर्ष में भी '4' है।

• These two articles fall under the "Right against Exploitation" (Part III).

Question 10:

Which Article was called the "Heart and Soul of the Constitution" by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
A.Article 19
B.Article 21
C.Article 32
D.Article 14

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies) the most important article, the soul of the Constitution.

• Under Art 32, the Supreme Court guarantees the enforcement of fundamental rights.

• The SC can issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari, and Quo-Warranto.

• Arts 14, 19, and 21 are crucial rights, but the specific title was given to the remedial Article 32.

• Trick: "Without 32 teeth, the mouth has no soul to chew; without Art 32, the constitution has no soul to act." / ट्रिक: 32 दांतों के बिना मुंह अधूरा, अनुच्छेद 32 के बिना संविधान अधूरा.

• The corresponding writ jurisdiction for High Courts is under Article 226.

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