SSC CHSL Indian Polity Questions
7 questions on Indian Polity for SSC CHSL. Each comes with the correct answer and a worked explanation.
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Indian Polity questions with solutions
Which Article of the Constitution of India abolishes untouchability?
- (A)Article 19
- (B)Article 14
- (C)Article 17
- (D)Article 21
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Correct answer: (C) Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form; it is part of the Right to Equality (Articles 14–18). Hence, 'Article 17' is the correct answer among the given options.
How many Fundamental Duties are listed in the Constitution of India at present?
- (A)6
- (B)10
- (C)12
- (D)11
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Correct answer: (D) 11
Ten Fundamental Duties were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976 and an eleventh was added by the 86th Amendment in 2002. Hence, '11' is the correct answer among the given options.
The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were borrowed from the constitution of which country?
- (A)Canada
- (B)United States of America
- (C)United Kingdom
- (D)Ireland
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Correct answer: (D) Ireland
The Directive Principles of State Policy, contained in Part IV of the Constitution, were inspired by the Irish Constitution. Hence, 'Ireland' is the correct answer among the given options.
What is the minimum age required to become the President of India?
- (A)30 years
- (B)35 years
- (C)25 years
- (D)40 years
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Correct answer: (B) 35 years
Article 58 of the Constitution lays down that a person must have completed 35 years of age to be eligible for election as President. Hence, '35 years' is the correct answer among the given options.
Which Part of the Constitution of India deals with Fundamental Rights?
- (A)Part IV
- (B)Part III
- (C)Part II
- (D)Part V
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Correct answer: (B) Part III
Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III (Articles 12 to 35) of the Constitution; Part IV contains the Directive Principles. Hence, 'Part III' is the correct answer among the given options.
In which House of Parliament can a Money Bill be introduced?
- (A)In either House
- (B)Only in the Rajya Sabha
- (C)Only in a joint sitting
- (D)Only in the Lok Sabha
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Correct answer: (D) Only in the Lok Sabha
Under Article 109, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha, and only on the recommendation of the President. Hence, 'Only in the Lok Sabha' is the correct answer among the given options.
Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
- (A)The President of India
- (B)The Law Minister
- (C)The Parliament
- (D)The Prime Minister of India
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Correct answer: (A) The President of India
Under Article 124 of the Constitution, the Chief Justice of India and other Supreme Court judges are appointed by the President. Hence, 'The President of India' is the correct answer among the given options.
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How many SSC CHSL Indian Polity questions can I practise here?
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