Polity PYQs - Salient Features of Indian Constitution

1. Which of the following statements are correct about the Constitution of India?

Powers of the Municipalities are given in Part IX A of the Constitution.
Emergency provisions are given in Part XVIII of the Constitution.
Provisions related to the amendment of the Constitution are given in Part XX of the Constitution.

Select the answer using the code given below: [UPSC CSE – 2024 Prelims]

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

2. Which one of the following in Indian polity is an essential feature that indicates that it is federal in character? [UPSC CSE – 2021 Prelims]

(a) The independence of the judiciary is safeguarded.

(b) The Union Legislature has elected representatives from constituent units.

(c) The Union Cabinet can have elected representatives from regional parties.

(d) The Fundamental Rights are enforceable by Courts of Law.

3. Which one of the following is not a feature of Indian federalism? [UPSC CSE – 2017 Prelims]

(a) There is an independent judiciary in India.

(b) Powers have been clearly divided between the Centre and the States.

(c) The federating units have been given unequal representation in the Rajya Sabha.

(d) It is the result of an agreement among the federating units.

Polity PYQs – Salient Features of Indian Constitution