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SSC CPO Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs Examination: 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.Which Article deals with the Right to Constitutional Remedies?
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Answer: A — Article 32
Article 32 lets citizens move the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights.
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Q2.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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Q3.Who is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution?
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Answer: A — Dr B. R. Ambedkar
Dr B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
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Q4.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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Q5.Who wrote the national anthem “Jana Gana Mana”?
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Answer: C — Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore wrote it; it was adopted as the national anthem in 1950.
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Q6.Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?
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Answer: B — Vice-President
The Vice-President is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (Article 64).
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Q7.Which is the largest state of India by area?
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Answer: D — Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state by area (about 342,000 km²).
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Q8.The Western Ghats are also known as:
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Answer: A — Sahyadri
The Western Ghats are called the Sahyadri.
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Q9.Money Bills can be introduced only in:
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Answer: C — Lok Sabha
Under Article 109, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
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Q10.Who gave the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it”?
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Answer: C — Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak popularised the slogan.
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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SSC Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police & CAPFs Examination — conducted by Staff Selection Commission (SSC). Recruits Sub-Inspectors for Delhi Police and the Central Armed Police Forces.
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