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UPSC CAPF AC Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) 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.The Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) began in:
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Answer: C — 1930
Gandhi began the Salt March on 12 March 1930.
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Q2.The Harappan city known for its Great Bath is:
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Answer: B — Mohenjo-daro
The Great Bath was excavated at Mohenjo-daro.
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Q3.Under Article 81, the maximum number of Lok Sabha members chosen from the States is:
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Answer: D — 530
Article 81 allows up to 530 members from the States and up to 20 from the Union Territories.
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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 Panchayati Raj system was given constitutional status by the:
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Answer: D — 73rd Amendment
The 73rd Amendment (1992) added Part IX on Panchayats.
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Q6.Fundamental Rights are contained in which Part of the Constitution?
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Answer: B — Part III
Part III (Articles 12–35) lists the Fundamental Rights.
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Q7.The Quit India Movement was launched in:
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Answer: B — 1942
It was launched on 8 August 1942.
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Q8.Money Bills can be introduced only in:
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Answer: D — Lok Sabha
Under Article 109, a Money Bill can be introduced only in the Lok Sabha.
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Q9.Who is known as the chief architect of the Indian Constitution?
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Answer: B — Dr B. R. Ambedkar
Dr B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly.
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Q10.Which pass connects Srinagar and Leh?
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Answer: C — Zoji La
Zoji La connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh.
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 UPSC CAPF AC
Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandant) Examination — conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Recruits Assistant Commandants for BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP and SSB.
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UPSC CAPF AC practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |
| World General Knowledge | General awareness | Question bank |
| Logical Reasoning | Reasoning | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |