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CUET UG Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the Common University Entrance Test (UG): 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 national aquatic animal of India is:
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Answer: B — Dolphin (Ganges river dolphin)
The Ganges river dolphin was declared the national aquatic animal in 2009.
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Q2.The Constitution of India came into force on:
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Answer: B — 26 January 1950
It was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950 (Republic Day).
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Q3.The capital of the Vijayanagara Empire was:
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Answer: C — Hampi
Hampi (Vijayanagara) on the Tungabhadra was the capital.
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Q4.Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: C — Vice-President
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
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Q5.The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is in:
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Answer: C — Mumbai
The RBI has been headquartered in Mumbai since 1937.
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Q6.Under Article 81, the maximum number of Lok Sabha members chosen from the States is:
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Answer: B — 530
Article 81 allows up to 530 members from the States and up to 20 from the Union Territories.
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Q7.Black soil (regur) is most suitable for growing:
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Answer: B — Cotton
Moisture-retentive black soil of the Deccan is ideal for cotton.
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Q8.The longest river flowing entirely within India is:
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Answer: B — Ganga
The Ganga is the longest river in India (about 2,525 km).
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Q9.The Quit India Movement was launched in:
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Answer: A — 1942
It was launched on 8 August 1942.
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Q10.Which Article empowers the President to declare a National Emergency?
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Answer: B — Article 352
Article 352 — National Emergency; 356 — President’s Rule; 360 — Financial Emergency.
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.
About CUET UG
Common University Entrance Test (UG) — conducted by National Testing Agency (NTA). Admission to undergraduate programmes at central and participating universities, with language, domain and general tests.
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CUET UG practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
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| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | English | Question bank |
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |