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AILET Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the All India Law Entrance 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.Lothal, a Harappan site with a dockyard, is in present-day:
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Answer: A — Gujarat
Lothal is in Gujarat.
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Q2.Which Article empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?
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Answer: A — Article 352
Article 352 — National Emergency; 356 — President’s Rule; 360 — Financial Emergency.
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Q3.Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
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Answer: A — Lord Mountbatten
Lord Mountbatten was the first; C. Rajagopalachari was the first (and only) Indian Governor-General.
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Q4.The Panchayati Raj system was given constitutional status by the:
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Answer: A — 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Amendment (1992) added Part IX on Panchayats.
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Q5.Which Five-Year Plan is associated with the Mahalanobis model?
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Answer: B — Second
The Second Plan (1956–61) emphasised heavy industry using the Mahalanobis model.
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Q6.Which Article of the Constitution abolishes untouchability?
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Answer: D — Article 17
Article 17 abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice.
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Q7.Which Article provides for the President’s election by an electoral college?
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Answer: D — Article 54
Article 54 describes the electoral college that elects the President.
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Q8.The Constitution of India came into force on:
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Answer: A — 26 January 1950
It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950 (Republic Day).
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Q9.The first Indian satellite was:
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Answer: A — Aryabhata
Aryabhata was launched on 19 April 1975.
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Q10.The Western Ghats are also known as:
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Answer: A — Sahyadri
The Western Ghats are called the Sahyadri.
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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