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Exam: UPSC Civil Services Prelims Subject: General Studies Paper-I Topic: Indian Polity and Governance

Total Questions: 20

Q1. What is the fundamental principle of constitutionalism?

Rule of law Rule of majority Rule of one person Rule of force
Q2. Which of the following is not a qualification for a judge of the Supreme Court of India?

Indian citizen Minimum age of 35 years Minimum 10 years of experience as a lawyer Minimum 5 years of experience as a judge in a High Court
Q3. Which concept emphasizes the idea that no one is above the law, including the government?

Sovereignty Constitutionalism Judicial review Federalism
Q4. Which concept emphasizes the representation and participation of citizens in governance?

Constitutionalism Rights Democracy Federalism
Q5. Which concept implies the supremacy of the constitution over all institutions and individuals?

Constitutionalism Sovereignty Federalism Judicial review
Q6. What is the concept that advocates decisions made by the majority should prevail in a democracy?

Constitutionalism Majoritarianism Secularism Socialism
Q7. Which feature of the Indian Constitution promotes the idea of unity in diversity?

Preamble Fundamental Rights Directive Principles of State Policy Amendment Procedures
Q8. What is the significance of balancing Constitutionalism and Progress in a democratic setup?

Ensuring dictatorship Maintaining social order Promoting sustainable development Encouraging corruption
Q9. Under the Rule of Law, what is the concept that individuals should be governed by known and pre-existing laws?

Due process of law Legal realism Judicial activism Rule of Law
Q10. When was the Indian Constitution adopted and enacted?

1946 1947 1948 1950
Q11. Which principle ensures that laws should be clear, publicized, stable, and applied evenly to protect individual rights?

Rule of Law Doctrine of judicial review Doctrine of basic structure Separation of powers
Q12. Which principle advocates for a strong state with centralized power and authority?

Constitutionalism Statism Federalism Pluralism
Q13. What does Localism in the Indian context emphasize?

Local self-governance Centralized power State autonomy Judicial supremacy
Q14. What is the concept that ensures the balance between the unity of the nation and the diversity of its people?

Constitutionalism Republicanism Pluralism Sovereignty
Q15. Which amendment extended the reservation for economically weaker sections in educational institutions and public employment?

A. 103rd Amendment B. 104th Amendment C. 105th Amendment D. 106th Amendment
Q16. Which principle ensures a system of checks and balances in a democratic setup?

Sovereignty Federalism Separation of powers Constitutionalism
Q17. Which document serves as the foundation of constitutional morality in India?

Universal Declaration of Human Rights Constitution of India United Nations Charter Magna Carta
Q18. Which principle emphasizes the protection of individual rights and liberties against the will of the majority?

Constitutionalism Majoritarianism Pluralism Federalism
Q19. Which principle of the Constitution of India emphasizes the importance of unity and integrity of the nation?

Constitutionalism Fraternity Secularism Socialism
Q20. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Duties?

Article 51A Article 32 Article 21 Article 44

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