OTEE Indian Polity and Constitution 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
- Article 14
- Article 17 (Correct answer)
- Article 21
- Article 25
Correct answer: Article 17
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form.
Question 2: The concept of 'Judicial Review' in India is borrowed from which country?
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- United States (Correct answer)
- Australia
Correct answer: United States
India borrowed the concept of judicial review from the United States Constitution.
Question 3: How many schedules does the Indian Constitution currently have?
- 10
- 11
- 12 (Correct answer)
- 14
Correct answer: 12
The Indian Constitution currently has 12 schedules, the 9th and 10th being added later by amendment.
Question 4: Who is the constitutional head of a state in India?
- Chief Minister
- Governor (Correct answer)
- President
- Speaker
Correct answer: Governor
The Governor is the constitutional head of a state in India, appointed by the President.
Question 5: The 'Right to Education' was made a Fundamental Right under which amendment?
- 84th Amendment
- 86th Amendment (Correct answer)
- 91st Amendment
- 93rd Amendment
Correct answer: 86th Amendment
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education a Fundamental Right for children aged 6–14.
Question 6: Which body is described as the 'third chamber' of Parliament in India?
- National Development Council
- Planning Commission
- National Integration Council
- Inter-State Council (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Inter-State Council
The Inter-State Council is sometimes referred to as the 'third chamber' of Parliament as it facilitates coordination between the Union and states.
OTEE Indian Polity and Constitution 1
Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?