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UPSC Prelims Polity
Practice Polity MCQs for UPSC Prelims with PYQs, model questions, explanations, test sessions and test series. Use the full app to save questions, revise weak areas and track progress.
This page helps UPSC aspirants practice Polity MCQs with previous year questions, model questions, explanations, test sessions and test series. The samples below show the learning format; the full practice flow is available after account access.
PYQs are previous year questions and help aspirants understand UPSC wording, elimination patterns and recurring areas. MQs are model questions prepared for extra practice, concept revision and weak-area improvement. MCQGrid labels both types separately.
View question-bank coveragePart II
Part III
Part IV
Part IVA
Correct answer: Part IV
Directive Principles of State Policy are placed in Part IV of the Constitution. They guide the State in making laws and policies, but they are not enforceable by courts.
Golak Nath case
Kesavananda Bharati case
Minerva Mills case
Maneka Gandhi case
Correct answer: Kesavananda Bharati case
In Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala, the Supreme Court held that Parliament can amend the Constitution but cannot destroy its basic structure.
President of India
Election Commission of India
Chairman or Speaker of the House
Supreme Court directly in the first instance
Correct answer: Chairman or Speaker of the House
The Tenth Schedule gives the decision-making power on defection-related disqualification to the Chairman or Speaker of the concerned House, subject to judicial review.
NITI Aayog
Finance Commission
Inter-State Council
Public Accounts Committee
Correct answer: Finance Commission
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body under Article 280. It recommends tax devolution and grants-in-aid between the Union and States.
Habeas Corpus
Mandamus
Certiorari
Quo Warranto
Correct answer: Mandamus
Mandamus means 'we command'. It is issued by a court to direct a public authority or official to perform a public or statutory duty.
Timed sessions help you attempt Polity questions under exam-like pressure. Test series provide structured papers and review screens so you can compare accuracy, speed and weak areas over time.
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PYQ means previous year question. MQ means model question prepared for practice and revision. The app labels them separately so aspirants can choose the right practice mode.
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