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Polity, Law and Governance: BPSC Prelims MCQs

66 practice questions on Polity, Law and Governance. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Which was the first state to put a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) into effect?

   1. AGujarat
   2. BUttarakhand
   3. CGoa
   4. DAssam
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Which Article of the Constitution asks the State to try to secure a Uniform Civil Code for citizens?

   1. AArticle 51A
   2. BArticle 39A
   3. CArticle 48
   4. DArticle 44
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Goa has a common civil code because of:

   1. Aa Supreme Court order of 1985
   2. Ba law of the Goa Assembly passed in 2019
   3. Cthe Portuguese legal system it kept after 1961
   4. DArticle 371-I of the Constitution
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. Current Affairs 2025–26

   In May 2026 the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court held that the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar is a temple of:

   1. AGoddess Durga
   2. BLord Vishnu
   3. CGoddess Vagdevi (Saraswati)
   4. DLord Shiva
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. Current Affairs 2025–26

   The Bhojshala at Dhar is traditionally linked with which ruler?

   1. ARaja Bhoja of the Paramara dynasty
   2. BVikramaditya of Ujjain
   3. CRaja Bhoja of the Pratihara dynasty
   4. DRana Kumbha of Mewar
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Where is the Vagdevi (Saraswati) idol linked to the Bhojshala now kept?

   1. AThe National Museum, New Delhi
   2. BThe British Museum, London
   3. CThe State Museum, Bhopal
   4. DThe Victoria and Albert Museum, London
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Under the ULLAS (Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram) scheme, a state is "fully literate" when its literacy rate among people aged 15 and above reaches:

   1. A85%
   2. B100%
   3. C90%
   4. D95%
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Which was the first state to be declared fully literate under ULLAS?

   1. AMizoram
   2. BGoa
   3. CTripura
   4. DKerala
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Which was the first Union Territory to be declared fully literate under ULLAS?

   1. AChandigarh
   2. BLadakh
   3. CPuducherry
   4. DLakshadweep
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which was declared India's first fully digitally literate state?

    1. AMizoram
    2. BGoa
    3. CTamil Nadu
    4. DKerala
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which was the first Indian state to declare itself free of extreme poverty, on 1 November 2025?

    1. ASikkim
    2. BGoa
    3. CKerala
    4. DHimachal Pradesh
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Supreme Court held that the right to safe travel on national highways is part of:

    1. AArticle 14, the right to equality
    2. BArticle 21, the right to life
    3. CArticle 300A, the right to property
    4. DArticle 19, the right to move freely
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Article 142 of the Constitution empowers the Supreme Court to:

    1. Agive advisory opinions to the President
    2. Bissue writs to enforce Fundamental Rights
    3. Creview and correct its own judgments
    4. Dpass any order needed to do complete justice
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Supreme Court held that the right to menstrual hygiene is part of:

    1. Athe right to equality under Article 14
    2. Bthe right to education under Article 21A
    3. Cthe right to life under Article 21
    4. Dthe Directive Principles under Article 47
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules came into force on 1 May 2026, setting up a regulator under which ministry?

    1. AThe Ministry of Electronics and IT
    2. BThe Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
    3. CThe Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
    4. DThe Ministry of Finance
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Under the Online Gaming Act and Rules, which of the following is an "online money game"?

    1. AChess
    2. BLudo
    3. COnline rummy
    4. DCounter-Strike as e-sport
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which of the following is NOT one of the six pillars of the Online Gaming Rules 2026?

    1. AA tax on all online games at 28%
    2. BThe Online Gaming Authority of India
    3. CA two-tier grievance redressal system
    4. DA game determination framework
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. Current Affairs 2025–26

    MeitY told social media platforms to take down AI-generated or deepfake content flagged by the government or courts within:

    1. A24 hours
    2. B72 hours
    3. C36 hours
    4. D3 hours
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Under which Article of the Constitution does the President nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha?

    1. AArticle 102
    2. BArticle 80
    3. CArticle 81
    4. DArticle 84
    Answer and explanation →

20. 20. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The President's nominees to the Rajya Sabha must have special knowledge or practical experience in:

    1. Alaw, economics, defence and sport
    2. Bliterature, sport, cinema and journalism
    3. Cliterature, science, art and social service
    4. Dscience, medicine, engineering and law
    Answer and explanation →

21. 21. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which Article provides for the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha?

    1. AArticle 79
    2. BArticle 63
    3. CArticle 93
    4. DArticle 89
    Answer and explanation →

22. 22. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Consider the following statements about Supreme Court judges:

    • 1. The oath is given by the President or a person appointed by the President.
    • 2. The form of the oath is in the Third Schedule.
    • 3. Seniority among the judges depends on their age.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation →

23. 23. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which Article of the Constitution sets up the Supreme Court?

    1. AArticle 214
    2. BArticle 124
    3. CArticle 123
    4. DArticle 141
    Answer and explanation →

24. 24. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Article 123 of the Constitution deals with:

    1. Athe President's power to make ordinances
    2. Bthe establishment of the Supreme Court
    3. Cthe President's power to pardon
    4. Dthe Governor's power to make ordinances
    Answer and explanation →

25. 25. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which Article empowers the President to notify the first list of Scheduled Tribes for a state or UT?

    1. AArticle 338A
    2. BArticle 244
    3. CArticle 341
    4. DArticle 342
    Answer and explanation →

26. 26. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Alteration of a state's name, such as "Kerala" to "Keralam", is done by Parliament under:

    1. AArticle 1
    2. BArticle 368
    3. CArticle 3
    4. DArticle 2
    Answer and explanation →

27. 27. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The 99th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2014 is associated with:

    1. Athe Goods and Services Tax Council
    2. Bthe National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)
    3. Cconstitutional status for the National Commission for Backward Classes
    4. Dthe National Human Rights Commission
    Answer and explanation →

28. 28. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Genome India Project, launched in 2020, is run by:

    1. Athe Department of Biotechnology
    2. Bthe Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
    3. Cthe Indian Council of Medical Research
    4. Dthe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
    Answer and explanation →

29. 29. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The genome data of 10,000 Indians under the Genome India Project is archived at:

    1. Athe Indian Biological Data Centre, Faridabad
    2. Bthe Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad
    3. Cthe National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi
    4. Dthe National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru
    Answer and explanation →

30. 30. Current Affairs 2025–26

    NATGRID (National Intelligence Grid) was conceived in 2009 after:

    1. Athe Parliament attack of 2001
    2. Bthe Pulwama attack of 2019
    3. Cthe Pathankot attack of 2016
    4. Dthe 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks of 2008
    Answer and explanation →

31. 31. Current Affairs 2025–26

    "Gandiva", in the news, is:

    1. Aa missile of DRDO
    2. Ban AI-based analysis tool of NATGRID
    3. Ca cyber-security portal of CERT-In
    4. Dan anti-drone system of the Indian Army
    Answer and explanation →

32. 32. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which of the following statements about PRAHAAR is/are correct?

    • 1. It is India's first national counter-terrorism policy and strategy.
    • 2. It was prepared by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
    • 3. It aims to improve intelligence sharing and coordination among agencies.
    1. A1 only
    2. B1 and 2 only
    3. C2 and 3 only
    4. D1, 2 and 3
    Answer and explanation →

33. 33. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Gyan Bharatam Mission, announced in the Union Budget 2025–26, aims to:

    1. Atrain teachers in Indian languages
    2. Bbuild libraries in every gram panchayat
    3. Csurvey, preserve and digitise India's manuscripts
    4. Dset up AI labs in government schools
    Answer and explanation →

34. 34. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Constitution of India was released in the Santhali language on 25 December 2025 in which script?

    1. AOl Chiki
    2. BDevanagari
    3. COdia
    4. DBengali
    Answer and explanation →

35. 35. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Ol Chiki script for Santhali was created in 1925 by:

    1. AJaipal Singh Munda
    2. BSidhu Murmu
    3. CPandit Raghunath Murmu
    4. DBirsa Munda
    Answer and explanation →

36. 36. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Santhali was added to the Eighth Schedule by which amendment?

    1. AThe 71st Amendment, 1992
    2. BThe 96th Amendment, 2011
    3. CThe 21st Amendment, 1967
    4. DThe 92nd Amendment, 2003
    Answer and explanation →

37. 37. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which four languages were added to the Eighth Schedule by the 92nd Amendment?

    1. ADogri, Santhali, Bhojpuri and Rajasthani
    2. BBodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santhali
    3. CKonkani, Manipuri, Nepali and Sindhi
    4. DBodo, Konkani, Maithili and Nepali
    Answer and explanation →

38. 38. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Under the Ministry of Home Affairs' protocol of February 2026 for "Vande Mataram", the official version has:

    1. Athe first stanza only and lasts 52 seconds
    2. Ball six stanzas and lasts 3 minutes 10 seconds
    3. Cthe first two stanzas and lasts 65 seconds
    4. Dfour stanzas and lasts 2 minutes
    Answer and explanation →

39. 39. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Under the MHA protocol of 2026, when Vande Mataram and Jana Gana Mana are both played, the order is:

    1. AJana Gana Mana first, then Vande Mataram
    2. Beither order, as the organisers choose
    3. CVande Mataram only at the end of the event
    4. DVande Mataram first, then Jana Gana Mana
    Answer and explanation →

40. 40. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Vande Mataram was first sung at a session of the Indian National Congress in 1896 by:

    1. ARabindranath Tagore
    2. BSarojini Naidu
    3. CAurobindo Ghosh
    4. DBankim Chandra Chatterjee
    Answer and explanation →

41. 41. Current Affairs 2025–26

    "Vande Mataram", written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, appears in which of his novels?

    1. ADurgeshnandini
    2. BKapalkundala
    3. CAnandamath
    4. DDevi Chaudhurani
    Answer and explanation →

42. 42. Current Affairs 2025–26

    On which date did the Constituent Assembly adopt Vande Mataram as the National Song?

    1. A26 January 1950
    2. B26 November 1949
    3. C24 January 1950
    4. D15 August 1947
    Answer and explanation →

43. 43. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Who unfurled the first Indian flag abroad, bearing the words "Vande Mataram", at Stuttgart in 1907?

    1. ASister Nivedita
    2. BAnnie Besant
    3. CSarojini Naidu
    4. DMadam Bhikaji Cama
    Answer and explanation →

44. 44. Current Affairs 2025–26

    How many Delimitation Commissions have been set up in India so far?

    1. AFour: in 1952, 1963, 1973 and 2002
    2. BFive: in 1952, 1963, 1973, 2002 and 2023
    3. CThree: in 1952, 1973 and 2002
    4. DTwo: in 1973 and 2002
    Answer and explanation →

45. 45. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Who chaired the Delimitation Commission of 2002?

    1. AJustice Ranjana Prakash Desai
    2. BJustice Kuldip Singh
    3. CJustice J. S. Verma
    4. DJustice M. N. Venkatachaliah
    Answer and explanation →

46. 46. Current Affairs 2025–26

    A Delimitation Commission consists of:

    1. Aa sitting High Court judge, the Registrar General of India and the state Chief Secretary
    2. Bthe Chief Justice of India, the Lok Sabha Speaker and the Chief Election Commissioner
    3. Ca retired Supreme Court judge, the CEC or an Election Commissioner, and the State Election Commissioner
    4. Dthe Chief Election Commissioner as chair, two Election Commissioners and the Registrar General
    Answer and explanation →

47. 47. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which constitutional amendment froze the total number of Lok Sabha and Assembly seats until the first census after 2026?

    1. AThe 42nd Amendment, 1976
    2. BThe 84th Amendment, 2001
    3. CThe 87th Amendment, 2003
    4. DThe 91st Amendment, 2003
    Answer and explanation →

48. 48. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which Article provides for readjustment of Lok Sabha seats among states after every census?

    1. AArticle 82
    2. BArticle 170
    3. CArticle 327
    4. DArticle 81
    Answer and explanation →

49. 49. Current Affairs 2025–26

    After the delimitation of 2022, how many assembly constituencies does the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have?

    1. A87: 37 in Jammu and 46 in Kashmir, plus 4 in Ladakh
    2. B83: 36 in Jammu and 47 in Kashmir
    3. C90: 47 in Jammu and 43 in Kashmir
    4. D90: 43 in Jammu and 47 in Kashmir
    Answer and explanation →

50. 50. Current Affairs 2025–26

    "Samadhan Didi", in the news, is:

    1. Aa helpline for women facing violence at home
    2. Ban AI voice chatbot for filing grievances
    3. Ca mobile app for loans to self-help groups
    4. Da portal for complaints by consumers
    Answer and explanation →

51. 51. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Who was the first person in India to receive legal approval for passive euthanasia, in 2026?

    1. AKaribasamma
    2. BK. Venkatesh
    3. CHarish Rana
    4. DAruna Shanbaug
    Answer and explanation →

52. 52. Current Affairs 2025–26

    What is the difference between passive and active euthanasia?

    1. APassive withdraws life support; active is a deliberate act such as a lethal injection
    2. BPassive is allowed only for minors; active is allowed only for adults
    3. CPassive is done by the patient alone; active is done by a doctor
    4. DThere is no difference between them under Indian law
    Answer and explanation →

53. 53. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Justice Aravind Kumar headed the inquiry committee set up into the conduct of which High Court judge?

    1. AJustice Soumitra Sen
    2. BJustice C. S. Karnan
    3. CJustice P. D. Dinakaran
    4. DJustice Yashwant Varma
    Answer and explanation →

54. 54. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The offices of Governors, earlier "Raj Bhavan", have been renamed by direction of the Ministry of Home Affairs as:

    1. ASeva Bhavan
    2. BLok Niwas
    3. CJan Bhavan
    4. DLok Bhavan
    Answer and explanation →

55. 55. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The residence and office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in Leh, earlier "Raj Niwas", is now called:

    1. AJan Niwas
    2. BLok Niwas
    3. CSeva Teerth
    4. DLok Bhavan
    Answer and explanation →

56. 56. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Sports Genomics Programme of Gujarat involves:

    1. Asequencing athletes' genomes for markers of endurance and power
    2. Bscreening schoolchildren's genes for sickle cell disease
    3. CDNA tests of athletes to catch gene doping
    4. Da gene bank of the Gir and Kankrej cattle breeds
    Answer and explanation →

57. 57. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Supreme Court set up a high-powered committee on the Yamuna headed by:

    1. Athe Chief Secretary of Delhi
    2. Bthe Secretary of the Ministry of Jal Shakti
    3. Cthe Union Home Secretary, Govind Mohan
    4. Da retired Supreme Court judge
    Answer and explanation →

58. 58. Current Affairs 2025–26

    What is the capital of Andhra Pradesh?

    1. AHyderabad
    2. BAmaravati
    3. CKurnool
    4. DVisakhapatnam
    Answer and explanation →

59. 59. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Attorney General of India is provided for in which Article?

    1. AArticle 148
    2. BArticle 165
    3. CArticle 124
    4. DArticle 76
    Answer and explanation →

60. 60. Current Affairs 2025–26

    "Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan" (PM-JANMAN), launched in 2023, is for:

    1. Athe 75 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
    2. Ball Scheduled Tribes living in forest areas
    3. Ctribal students going abroad
    4. Dtribal artisans selling online
    Answer and explanation →

61. 61. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, marking the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, was observed from:

    1. A15 August 2024 to 15 August 2025
    2. B26 January 2025 to 26 January 2026
    3. C15 November 2024 to 15 November 2025
    4. D2 October 2024 to 2 October 2025
    Answer and explanation →

62. 62. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan, the government aims to build a network of how many grassroots change-makers?

    1. A50 lakh
    2. B1 lakh
    3. C20 lakh
    4. D5 lakh
    Answer and explanation →

63. 63. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The "Tribal Village Vision 2030" plans under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan are made:

    1. Aby each tribal village through its Gram Sabha
    2. Bby the district collector alone
    3. Cby the Ministry of Tribal Affairs in New Delhi
    4. Dby NITI Aayog for every tribal district
    Answer and explanation →

64. 64. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Supreme Court directed that free biodegradable sanitary napkins be given to adolescent girls in schools, treating menstrual hygiene as part of:

    1. Athe right against exploitation
    2. Bthe right to constitutional remedies
    3. Cthe right to freedom of religion
    4. Dthe right to life
    Answer and explanation →

65. 65. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Raghav Chadha was appointed Chairman of which committee of the Rajya Sabha?

    1. AThe Public Accounts Committee
    2. BThe Committee on Petitions
    3. CThe Committee on Estimates
    4. DThe Business Advisory Committee
    Answer and explanation →

66. 66. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Economic Survey 2025–26 recommended:

    1. Aa ban on all online gaming for adults
    2. Ba digital services tax on social media companies
    3. Cfree mobile internet for all college students
    4. Dage-based limits on children's use of social media
    Answer and explanation →