SSC CGL (Prelims) General: Indian Polity and Constitution questions with solutions

Q1. A new All-India Service can be created by Parliament through a resolution passed in the:

1. Lok Sabha
2. Rajya Sabha
3. Supreme Court
4. State Assemblies

Answer: Rajya Sabha

Under Article 312 of the Constitution, a new All-India Service can be created by Parliament only if the Rajya Sabha passes a resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting. After that, Parliament may legislate on the matter.

Q2. Find the odd one out.

1. Article 14
2. Article 19
3. Article 21
4. Article 51

Answer: Article 51

Articles 14, 19, and 21 are Fundamental Rights under Part III of the Constitution. Article 51 belongs to the Directive Principles of State Policy under Part IV, so it is the odd one out.

Q3. Which of the following statements best reflects the symbolic significance of the Ashoka Chakra in the Indian National Flag?

1. It represents royal authority of ancient kings
2. It symbolizes the cycle of law, motion, and progress
3. It signifies agricultural prosperity
4. It is associated with seasonal festivals

Answer: It symbolizes the cycle of law, motion, and progress

The Ashoka Chakra in the Indian National Flag represents the wheel of dharma, symbolizing law, motion, and progress. It is not related to monarchy, agriculture, or festivals.

Q4. The Concurrent List is mentioned in which Schedule of the Indian Constitution?

1. Fifth Schedule
2. Sixth Schedule
3. Seventh Schedule
4. Eighth Schedule

Answer: Seventh Schedule

The Concurrent List is part of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution. This Schedule contains the Union List, State List, and Concurrent List.

Q5. Which Article of the Indian Constitution was amended by the 106th Amendment Act to provide 1/3rd reservation for women?

1. Article 239AA
2. Article 330A
3. Article 332A
4. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

The 106th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2023, provides 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha, state legislative assemblies, and the Legislative Assembly of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It inserted/modified Articles 239AA, 330A, and 332A accordingly. Hence, all of the above are correct.