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Compare Indian Polity questions across Prelims and Mains stages side-by-side with distribution trends.

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Prelims
20questions

Objective / MCQ format

Mains
20questions

Descriptive / Essay format

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By Year2020–2026
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Prelims20 questions
Newest first
2026Fundamental Rights

Which Article is associated with constitutional remedies?

Answer: D
2026Parliament

A Money Bill can be introduced only in which House of Parliament?

Answer: C
2026Parliament

The Directive Principles of State Policy are found in which Part?

Answer: B
2026Federalism

Who presides over a joint sitting of Parliament in the ordinary course?

Answer: D
2025Constitution

The anti-defection provisions are contained in which Schedule?

Answer: D
2025Fundamental Rights

The Election Commission of India derives its authority primarily from which Article?

Answer: B
2024Constitution

Which writ is used to secure release from unlawful detention?

Answer: C
2024Parliament

A constitutional amendment bill must be passed by which majority in each House for the special-majority route?

Answer: D
2024Judiciary

Which body conducts elections to Parliament and state legislatures?

Answer: C
2023Federalism

Which body recommends the distribution of certain tax revenues between the Union and states?

Answer: A
2022Constitution

Which Part of the Constitution contains Fundamental Rights?

Answer: A
2022Judiciary

Who appoints the Governor of an Indian state?

Answer: B
2022Federalism

Which schedule lists the Union, State and Concurrent Lists?

Answer: C
2021Fundamental Rights

Which institution audits the accounts of the Union and state governments?

Answer: C
2021Federalism

The concept of judicial review in India empowers courts to do what?

Answer: B
2020Judiciary

Which amendment lowered the voting age from 21 to 18 years?

Answer: A
2020Parliament

Which amendment gave constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions?

Answer: A
2020Judiciary

The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to which House?

Answer: D
2020Constitution

What is the minimum age to be a member of the Rajya Sabha?

Answer: B
2020Fundamental Rights

Which constitutional authority is the highest law officer of the Union?

Answer: A
Mains20 questions
Newest first
2026Fundamental Rights

Discuss the role of the Finance Commission in strengthening fiscal federalism.

2026Judiciary

Evaluate the importance of transparency and the right to information in governance.

2026Federalism

How should the balance between fundamental rights and reasonable restrictions be assessed?

2026Judiciary

Discuss the challenges of regulating digital platforms while protecting free expression.

2026Federalism

Evaluate the role of parliamentary oversight in public expenditure.

2025Constitution

How does cooperative federalism help address inter-state policy challenges?

2024Constitution

Discuss the role of the Governor and recurring concerns about the office.

2024Parliament

How can public grievance redressal systems become more citizen-centric?

2023Parliament

Discuss the role of civil society organisations in policy consultation.

2023Fundamental Rights

Examine the significance of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

2022Fundamental Rights

Examine the role of parliamentary committees in improving legislative scrutiny.

2022Parliament

Examine the accountability mechanisms available for the executive.

2021Parliament

How can the anti-defection law be reformed while preserving government stability?

2021Constitution

Examine the opportunities and risks of simultaneous elections in India.

2020Constitution

Discuss the importance of constitutional morality in the functioning of democratic institutions.

2020Judiciary

Discuss the significance of judicial review in India's constitutional scheme.

2020Federalism

Evaluate the challenges involved in ensuring timely delivery of justice.

2020Judiciary

How can parliamentary functioning be improved to encourage informed debate?

2020Federalism

Discuss the importance of local governments in deepening democracy.

2020Fundamental Rights

How can constitutional bodies maintain independence and public trust?