Indian Polity Quiz - 25th Dec 2025

1. Which of the following writs literally means 'By what authority or warrant'?

A) Habeas Corpus

B) Mandamus

C) Quo-Warranto

D) Certiorari

2. Which Parliamentary Committee is the largest in terms of membership and consists entirely of members from the Lok Sabha?

A) Public Accounts Committee

B) Estimates Committee

C) Committee on Public Undertakings

D) Committee on Petitions

3. Under which Article can the President of India seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on a question of law or fact of public importance?

A) Article 129

B) Article 131

C) Article 143

D) Article 147

4. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted which of the following as a Fundamental Right?

A) Right to Information

B) Right to Education (Article 21A)

C) Right to Work

D) Right against Exploitation

5. Who decides the question of disqualification of a member of the Lok Sabha on the grounds of defection under the Tenth Schedule?

A) The President

B) The Election Commission

C) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

D) The Supreme Court

6. Which Article of the Constitution deals with the 'Contingency Fund of India'?

A) Article 265

B) Article 266

C) Article 267

D) Article 280

7. The 'Sarkaria Commission' was appointed by the Government of India to examine:

A) Centre-State Relations

B) Electoral Reforms

C) Judicial Reforms

D) Inter-state Water Disputes

8. Which of the following is required for the qualification of the Vice-President of India?

A) He must be a citizen of India

B) He must have completed 35 years of age

C) He must be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya Sabha

D) All of the above

9. The 'Original Jurisdiction' of the Supreme Court covers which of the following?

A) Disputes between the Government of India and one or more States

B) Criminal cases from High Courts

C) Civil cases from District Courts

D) Interpretation of local laws

10. What is the minimum number of members required to be present in the House before it can transact any business (Quorum)?

A) 1/5th of the total members

B) 1/10th of the total members

C) 1/3rd of the total members

D) Half of the total members