MCQ Indian Polity 2025

1. Who among the following is considered a part of the Parliament of India?
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Chief Justice of India
d) The Attorney General

Answer: a) The President

Explanation:  As per Article 79 of the Constitution, the Parliament of India consists of the President and the two Houses: the Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and the House of the People (Lok Sabha). While the President is not a member of either house, he is an integral part of the Parliament, as all laws require his assent to be passed.

2. The "Ordinance Making Power" of the President is outlined in which article of the Constitution?
a) Article 123
b) Article 72
c) Article 74
d) Article 352

Answer: a) Article 123

Explanation:  Article 123 empowers the President to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. This power is exercised on the advice of the Union Cabinet. An ordinance has the same force and effect as an act of Parliament but must be approved by Parliament within six weeks of its reassembly.

3. The Prime Minister of India holds office:
a) For a fixed term of five years
b) During the pleasure of the President
c) As long as he enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha
d) During the pleasure of the Chief Justice of India

Answer: c) As long as he enjoys the confidence of the Lok Sabha

Explanation:  The Prime Minister is the head of the government and the leader of the majority party in the Lok Sabha. As per the parliamentary system, he remains in power as long as he commands the majority support in the Lok Sabha. If he loses a vote of confidence, he must resign.

4. Who acts as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
a) The President
b) The Prime Minister
c) The Vice-President of India
d) The Speaker

Answer: c) The Vice-President of India

Explanation:   The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64). He presides over its sessions but is not a member of the House. The Rajya Sabha also elects a Deputy Chairman from amongst its members.

5. The doctrine of "Basic Structure" of the Constitution was propounded by the Supreme Court in which landmark case?
a) Golaknath Case (1967)
b) Maneka Gandhi Case (1978)
c) Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)
d) Minerva Mills Case (1980)

Answer: c) Kesavananda Bharati Case (1973)

Explanation:  In the landmark  Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala  case (1973), the Supreme Court ruled that the Parliament has the power to amend any part of the Constitution, including Fundamental Rights, but it cannot alter