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UPSC CDS Indian Polity, History & Geography Questions
Practise indian polity, history & geography (general awareness) for the Combined Defence Services 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 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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Q2.Who gave the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it”?
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Answer: B — Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Bal Gangadhar Tilak popularised the slogan.
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Q3.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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Q4.Which is the largest state of India by area?
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Answer: C — Rajasthan
Rajasthan is the largest state by area (about 342,000 km²).
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Q5.The Chola dynasty is best known for its:
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Answer: A — Naval power and temple architecture
The Cholas built a powerful navy and temples such as the Brihadeeswarar temple at Thanjavur.
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Q6.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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Q7.The Western Ghats are also known as:
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Answer: B — Sahyadri
The Western Ghats are called the Sahyadri.
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Q8.Who appoints the Chief Justice of India?
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Answer: B — President
The President appoints the Chief Justice under Article 124.
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Q9.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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Q10.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.
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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Combined Defence Services Examination — conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Selects officers for the Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy and Officers’ Training Academy.
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UPSC CDS practice topics
| Topic | Section | Question source |
|---|---|---|
| English Grammar | English | Question bank |
| Vocabulary & Idioms | English | Question bank |
| Indian Polity, History & Geography | General awareness | Question bank |
| Physics | Science | Calculated + question bank |
| Percentages | Quantitative aptitude | Calculated (new numbers every set) |
| Geometry & Mensuration | Mathematics | Calculated (new numbers every set) |