Quick Answer: This Tuesday Polity Sprint Quiz contains 15 multiple-choice questions on Constitution and Governance, designed to be solved in 12 minutes. The set covers the Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Parliament, the Executive, the Judiciary, constitutional bodies, Panchayati Raj, and key amendments — verified against the bare text of the Constitution and useful for UPSC, SSC, Banking, and CLAT aspirants.
- Quick Answer: What This 12-Minute Polity Sprint Covers
- How to Attempt the Sprint Quiz (Rules and Timer)
- This Week’s Polity Notes Alignment
- Questions 1–5: Preamble and Fundamental Rights
- Questions 6–10: Parliament, Executive and Judiciary
- Questions 11–15: Governance, Constitutional Bodies and Amendments
- Answer Key with One-Line Explanations
- Score Analysis: Where You Stand
- Common Mistakes Aspirants Make in Polity MCQs
- Revision Tips: Retaining Constitution Facts Faster
- Next Sprint: What’s Coming Thursday
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Are the answers in this Polity MCQ quiz verified against the Constitution?
- Q: How long should I take per MCQ in a timed sprint?
- Q: Does this quiz include negative marking practice?
- Q: Is this quiz enough for Polity preparation?
- Related reading
Quick Answer: What This 12-Minute Polity Sprint Covers
This sprint contains 15 exam-style MCQs spanning Constitution and Governance, curated from high-yield topics for UPSC Prelims, SSC CGL/CHSL, Banking awareness, and CLAT. Every answer is verified against the bare text of the Constitution of India and standard references like NCERT and M. Laxmikanth’s Indian Polity. You should attempt the entire set in 12 minutes — roughly 45–50 seconds per question — to mirror real exam pacing.
How to Attempt the Sprint Quiz (Rules and Timer)
- Set a 12-minute timer before you read Question 1. Do not pause it mid-quiz.
- Attempt all questions without looking at notes, the Constitution, or search engines.
- Write your answers (1–15) on paper before scrolling to the answer key.
- Negative marking option: For UPSC Prelims simulation, deduct 0.66 marks per wrong answer
- If a question stumps you for over 60 seconds, mark it, guess if you wish, and move on.
This Week’s Polity Notes Alignment
Questions 1–5 map to the Preamble and Fundamental Rights notes, Questions 6–10 to the Parliament–Executive–Judiciary notes, and Questions 11–15 to the constitutional bodies and amendments notes published this week in our weekly Polity series.
Questions 1–5: Preamble and Fundamental Rights
Q1. Which word was not part of the original Preamble as adopted in 1950?
(a) Sovereign (b) Socialist (c) Democratic (d) Republic
Q2. Which Article of the Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality before law?
(a) Article 14 (b) Article 19 (c) Article 21 (d) Article 32
Q3. The writ of Habeas Corpus is issued to:
(a) Produce a detained person before the court (b) Stop a lower court from exceeding jurisdiction (c) Transfer a case to a higher court (d) Quash an order passed without jurisdiction
Q4. Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available only to citizens of India?
(a) Article 21 — life and liberty (b) Article 15 — prohibition of discrimination (c) Article 20 — protection in convictions (d) Article 32 — constitutional remedies
Q5. The Preamble was amended by which constitutional amendment, adding “Socialist”, “Secular” and “Integrity”?
(a) 24th (b) 42nd (c) 44th (d) 52nd
Questions 6–10: Parliament, Executive and Judiciary
Q6. A Money Bill can be introduced only in:
(a) Rajya Sabha (b) Lok Sabha (c) Either House (d) Joint sitting
Q7. What is the maximum gap permissible between two sessions of Parliament?
(a) 3 months (b) 6 months (c) 9 months (d) 12 months
Q8. A ordinance promulgated by the President ceases to operate after how long from reassembly of Parliament?
(a) 2 weeks (b) 4 weeks (c) 6 weeks (d) 3 months
Q9. Which Article deals with the appointment of the Chief Justice of India and other Supreme Court judges?
(a) Article 124 (b) Article 129 (c) Article 131 (d) Article 143
Q10. The Supreme Court’s advisory jurisdiction is invoked under:
(a) Article 132 (b) Article 136 (c) Article 143 (d) Article 226
Questions 11–15: Governance, Constitutional Bodies and Amendments
Q11. The Election Commission of India is established under which Article?
(a) Article 315 (b) Article 324 (c) Article 338 (d) Article 148
Q12. The Comptroller and Auditor-General of India is appointed by:
(a) Parliament (b) The President (c) The Prime Minister (d) The Chief Justice of India
Q13. Which amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?
(a) 42nd (b) 65th (c) 73rd (d) 74th
Q14. The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is a:
(a) Statutory body (b) Constitutional body (c) Executive body (d) Extra-constitutional body
Q15. The 61st Constitutional Amendment (1988) lowered the voting age from 21 to:
(a) 18 years (b) 19 years (c) 20 years (d) 16 years
Answer Key with One-Line Explanations
| Q.No | Answer | One-Line Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | (b) | “Socialist”, “Secular” and “Integrity” were added only in 1976 by the 42nd Amendment. |
| 2 | (a) | Article 14 guarantees equality before law and equal protection of laws. |
| 3 | (a) | Habeas Corpus literally means “to have the body” — the detained person must be produced before the court. |
| 4 | (b) | Article 15 protects citizens only; Articles 20, 21 and 32 extend to all persons. |
| 5 | (b) | The 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 is the only amendment to the Preamble so far. |
| 6 | (b) | Article 110 — a Money Bill can be introduced only in Lok Sabha, on the President’s recommendation. |
| 7 | (b) | Article 85 — not more than six months may elapse between two sessions. |
| 8 | (c) | An ordinance ceases to operate six weeks after Parliament reassembles. |
| 9 | (a) | Article 124 deals with the establishment and composition of the Supreme Court. |
| 10 | (c) | Article 143 — the President may refer questions of law or fact to the Supreme Court for advisory opinion. |
| 11 | (b) | Article 324 provides for the superintendence, direction and control of elections by the Election Commission. |
| 12 | (b) | The CAG is appointed by the President and can be removed only like a Supreme Court judge. |
| 13 | (c) | The 73rd Amendment (1992) constitutionalised Panchayats; the 74th covered municipalities. |
| 14 | (b) | UPSC is directly established under Articles 315–323, making it a constitutional body. |
| 15 | (a) | The 61st Amendment, 1988 lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years. |
Score Analysis: Where You Stand
- 12–15 correct: Excellent command. Move on to statement-based and match-the-following formats; revise via previous year papers.
- 8–11 correct: Solid base with gaps. Re-read the specific Articles you missed and re-attempt this sprint on Thursday.
- Below 8: Go back to the weekly Polity notes chapter by chapter before attempting more MCQs — accuracy in Polity comes from reading first, testing second.
Common Mistakes Aspirants Make in Polity MCQs
- Confusing Article numbers: Article 14 vs 19 vs 21 vs 32 frequently appear as close options — memorise them as a cluster.
- Assuming statement-based options are all correct: Examiners hide one wrong clause inside “All of the above” traps.
- Mixing up the 73rd and 74th Amendments: 73rd = Panchayats (rural), 74th = Municipalities (urban).
- Ignoring “only citizens” vs “all persons”: Several rights extend to foreigners; several do not.
- Rushing the “None of the above” option without eliminating each choice individually.
Revision Tips: Retaining Constitution Facts Faster
- Mnemonic for writs: “HMQC” — Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo Warranto, Certiorari.
- Spaced repetition: Revise Articles and amendments on Day 1, Day 3, Day 7, Day 21 — retention peaks at these intervals.
- Amendment chain: Remember amendments as a story (42nd = “Mini Constitution”, 61st = voting age, 73rd/74th = local government).
- Table-first revision: Maintain a two-column sheet — Article number and subject — and self-test weekly.
Next Sprint: What’s Coming Thursday
This Thursday’s sprint will test Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles, and Emergency Provisions in a 15-question, 12-minute format. Pair it with this week’s Polity notes for the best results — notes first, quiz second, analysis third.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the answers in this Polity MCQ quiz verified against the Constitution?
Yes. Every answer is fact-checked against the bare text of the Constitution of India and standard references like NCERT and Laxmikanth. For primary-source verification, you can also consult the official Constitution text at legislative.gov.in and government resources at pib.gov.in.
Q: How long should I take per MCQ in a timed sprint?
Roughly 45–50 seconds per question. Fifteen questions in 12 minutes mirrors the pace you need for UPSC Prelims and keeps you sharp for SSC and Banking papers.
Q: Does this quiz include negative marking practice?
It’s optional: for UPSC Prelims simulation, deduct 0.66 marks per wrong answer and compute your net score before reading the analysis.
Q: Is this quiz enough for Polity preparation?
No single quiz is. Use this as a weekly revision tool alongside full notes, NCERT/Laxmikanth reading, and previous year questions.
Related reading
- Fundamental Duties Explained: Article 51A, 11 Duties & Swaran Singh Committee for UPSC
- Regulating Act 1773 to Government of India Act 1935: Complete Timeline of Colonial Acts for UPSC Polity & History
Quick revision
- Set a 12-minute timer before you read Question 1. Do not pause it mid-quiz.
- Attempt all questions without looking at notes, the Constitution, or search engines.
- Write your answers (1–15) on paper before scrolling to the answer key.
- Negative marking option: For UPSC Prelims simulation, deduct 0.66 marks per wrong answer
- If a question stumps you for over 60 seconds, mark it, guess if you wish, and move on.
- 12–15 correct: Excellent command. Move on to statement-based and match-the-following formats; revise via previous year papers.
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