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Important Articles Practice Questions

20 free Important Articles practice questions for the Indian Polity. Tap an option to answer — you get instant feedback, the correct answer, and a detailed explanation for every question.

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Question 1 of 20 Medium

Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the Parliament to amend the Constitution and its procedures?

  1. A Article 352
  2. B Article 360
  3. C Article 368
  4. D Article 370

Correct answer: Article 368

Article 368 in Part XX provides Parliament the power to amend the Constitution and outlines the procedure. Amendments can be made by special majority, and some require ratification by half the states.

Question 2 of 20 Medium

Which Article relates to the 'Abolition of Untouchability' and prohibits its practice in any form?

  1. A The right to equality among all citizens
  2. B The prohibition of discrimination
  3. C The right to freedom of movement
  4. D The abolition and prohibition of untouchability

Correct answer: The abolition and prohibition of untouchability

Article 17 abolishes Untouchability and prohibits its practice in any form. The enforcement of any disability arising from Untouchability is an offense punishable according to law.

Question 3 of 20 Medium

Under which Article can the President of India declare a Financial Emergency?

  1. A Article 352 (National Emergency)
  2. B Article 356 (President's Rule in States)
  3. C Article 360 (Financial Emergency Declaration)
  4. D Article 365 (Enforcement of Executive Orders)

Correct answer: Article 360 (Financial Emergency Declaration)

Article 360 empowers the President to proclaim a Financial Emergency when the financial stability or credit of India or any state is threatened.

Question 4 of 20 Medium

Which Article provides for the 'Right to Education', making free and compulsory education a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14?

  1. A Article 21
  2. B Article 21A
  3. C Article 45
  4. D Article 51A

Correct answer: Article 21A

Article 21A was inserted by the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002. It declares that the State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years.

Question 5 of 20 Medium

Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the 'Right to Constitutional Remedies'?

  1. A Article 19 (Fundamental Rights and Freedoms)
  2. B Article 21 (Right to Life and Personal Liberty)
  3. C Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies)
  4. D Article 226 (High Court Remedies)

Correct answer: Article 32 (Right to Constitutional Remedies)

Article 32 provides the right to remedies for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called this the 'very soul of the Constitution and the very heart of it.'

Question 6 of 20 Medium

The provision for an 'Independent Election Commission' to conduct elections to Parliament and State Legislatures is found in:

  1. A Article 315 (Public Service Commission)
  2. B Article 320 (Electoral Commission Formation)
  3. C Article 324 (Election Commission Administration)
  4. D Article 330 (Reserved Seats in Parliament)

Correct answer: Article 324 (Election Commission Administration)

Article 324 vests the superintendence, direction, and control of elections in an independent Election Commission. This ensures free and fair elections throughout the country.

Question 7 of 20 Medium

Which Article deals with the appointment and duties of the Attorney General for India?

  1. A Article 72 (Presidential Powers and Pardons)
  2. B Article 74 (Prime Minister Advisory Role)
  3. C Article 76 (Attorney General Appointment)
  4. D Article 78 (Ministerial Functions and Reports)

Correct answer: Article 76 (Attorney General Appointment)

Article 76 establishes the office of the Attorney General for India, the country's highest law officer. The President appoints the Attorney General, who serves at the President's pleasure.

Question 8 of 20 Medium

Under which Article is the 'Uniform Civil Code for the Citizens' mentioned as a Directive Principle of State Policy?

  1. A Article 40
  2. B Article 42
  3. C Article 44
  4. D Article 48

Correct answer: Article 44

Article 44 states that the State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India. It is part of the Directive Principles of State Policy in Part IV.

Question 9 of 20 Medium

Which Article empowers the President to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment?

  1. A Article 52
  2. B Article 61
  3. C Article 72
  4. D Article 123

Correct answer: Article 72

Article 72 deals with the pardoning power of the President. He can grant pardons to persons convicted of any offence against a Union law or in all cases where the punishment is by a Court Martial or a death sentence.

Question 10 of 20 Medium

Article 110 of the Indian Constitution provides the definition for which of the following?

  1. A The annual financial statement laid before Parliament
  2. B Bills dealing exclusively with money and taxation
  3. C Bills allocating funds for expenditures
  4. D Bills requesting additional government funds

Correct answer: Bills dealing exclusively with money and taxation

Article 110 defines a Money Bill. A bill is deemed to be a Money Bill if it contains only provisions dealing with taxation, borrowing of money by the government, or the custody of the Consolidated Fund of India.

Question 11 of 20 Medium

Which Article relates to the 'Organization of Village Panchayats'?

  1. A Article 38
  2. B Article 40
  3. C Article 41
  4. D Article 43

Correct answer: Article 40

Article 40 directs the State to organize village panchayats and endow them with such powers and authority as may be necessary to enable them to function as units of self-government.

Question 12 of 20 Medium

The 'Joint Sitting of both Houses of Parliament' is presided over by the Speaker and summoned under which Article?

  1. A Article 105
  2. B Article 108
  3. C Article 110
  4. D Article 112

Correct answer: Article 108

Article 108 provides for a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to resolve a deadlock between the two houses over the passage of a bill. The sitting is summoned by the President.

Question 13 of 20 Medium

Which Article provides for the 'Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India'?

  1. A Article 143
  2. B Article 148
  3. C Article 155
  4. D Article 163

Correct answer: Article 148

Article 148 provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India. He is the guardian of the public purse and controls the entire financial system of the country at both levels.

Question 14 of 20 Medium

Under which Article can the Parliament create a new State or alter the boundaries of existing States?

  1. A Article 1
  2. B Article 2
  3. C Article 3
  4. D Article 4

Correct answer: Article 3

Article 3 authorizes the Parliament to form new states, increase or diminish the area of any state, and alter the boundaries or name of any state. Such a bill can be introduced only with the prior recommendation of the President.

Question 15 of 20 Medium

Which Article specifies 'Fundamental Duties' of the citizens of India?

  1. A Article 51
  2. B Article 51A
  3. C Article 36-51
  4. D Article 12-35

Correct answer: Article 51A

Article 51A, contained in Part IV-A, was added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976. Originally 10 in number, an 11th duty was added by the 86th Amendment Act, 2002.

Question 16 of 20 Medium

The 'Protection of Life and Personal Liberty' is guaranteed under which Article?

  1. A Article 19
  2. B Article 20
  3. C Article 21
  4. D Article 22

Correct answer: Article 21

Article 21 declares that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. This right is available to both citizens and non-citizens.

Question 17 of 20 Medium

Which Article deals with the 'Adjudication of disputes relating to waters of inter-state rivers'?

  1. A Article 260
  2. B Article 261
  3. C Article 262
  4. D Article 263

Correct answer: Article 262

Article 262 provides for the adjudication of any dispute or complaint with respect to the use, distribution, or control of the waters of any inter-state river or river valley.

Question 18 of 20 Medium

Which Article allows the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on a matter of law or fact?

  1. A Article 124
  2. B Article 131
  3. C Article 137
  4. D Article 143

Correct answer: Article 143

Article 143 (Advisory Jurisdiction) authorizes the President to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court in the two categories of matters: on any question of law or fact of public importance or on any dispute arising out of any pre-constitution treaty.

Question 19 of 20 Medium

The 'Proclamation of Emergency' (National Emergency) is dealt with under which Article?

  1. A Article 352
  2. B Article 356
  3. C Article 358
  4. D Article 360

Correct answer: Article 352

Article 352 allows the President to declare a National Emergency when the security of India or a part of it is threatened by war, external aggression, or armed rebellion.

Question 20 of 20 Medium

Which Article provides for the establishment of the 'Finance Commission'?

  1. A Article 275
  2. B Article 280
  3. C Article 285
  4. D Article 290

Correct answer: Article 280

Article 280 provides for a Finance Commission as a quasi-judicial body. It is constituted by the President of India every fifth year or at such earlier time as he considers necessary.

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