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AFCAT Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the Air Force Common Admission Test: 10 multiple-choice questions, each with the correct answer and a worked explanation. Click an option to check it, or “New questions” for another set.
Indian Polity, History & Geography practice
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Q1.The Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) began in:
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Answer: D — 1930
Gandhi began the Salt March on 12 March 1930.
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Q2.The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is in:
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Answer: B — Mumbai
The RBI has been headquartered in Mumbai since 1937.
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Q3.Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
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Answer: B — Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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Q4.The Panchayati Raj system was given constitutional status by the:
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Answer: C — 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Amendment (1992) added Part IX on Panchayats.
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Q5.The Directive Principles of State Policy were borrowed from the constitution of:
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Answer: D — Ireland
The DPSPs (Part IV) were inspired by the Irish Constitution.
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Q6.Which planning body replaced the Planning Commission in 2015?
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Answer: B — NITI Aayog
NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission on 1 January 2015.
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Q7.Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
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Answer: D — President
The President appoints the Chief Justice under Article 124.
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Q8.Which pass connects Srinagar and Leh?
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Answer: C — Zoji La
Zoji La connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
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Q9.The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was:
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Answer: D — Hampi
Hampi (Vijayanagara) on the Tungabhadra was the capital.
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Q10.The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which state?
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Answer: B — Odisha
It passes through Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura and Mizoram — not Odisha.
How to approach indian polity, history & geography questions
Anchor facts to the Constitution’s Parts and key Articles (III Fundamental Rights, IV DPSP, 32, 352, 356, 360) and build timelines for the freedom struggle. Pair each place with its state on a map.
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