UPSC Essentials | Polity & Governance Daily Quiz – Week 117
Preparing for UPSC CSE 2025? This daily subject-wise quiz focuses on key topics from Polity and Governance – including the 42nd Constitutional Amendment, Ordinance powers, and Indian federal structure. Improve your conceptual clarity with these high-quality MCQs designed to test your grasp of static and current affairs.
🔹 Why This Quiz Matters
Polity and Governance remain crucial for both Prelims and Mains. With recurring questions on constitutional amendments, ordinance-making powers, and center-state relations, aspirants must revise foundational concepts thoroughly.
🧠 Sample MCQs (Week 117)
Q1. The 42nd Constitutional Amendment is often referred to as the "Mini-Constitution" because:
a) It introduced the Right to Education
b) It altered the Preamble and curtailed judiciary powers
c) It enhanced the Directive Principles of State Policy only
d) It focused on electoral reforms
Q2. An ordinance promulgated by the President remains valid for how long unless disapproved by Parliament?
a) 3 weeks
b) 6 months
c) 6 weeks from reassembly of Parliament
d) Until repealed by the President
Q3. Which Article empowers the President to promulgate ordinances?
a) Article 356
b) Article 370
c) Article 123
d) Article 143
(Answers at the end of the quiz)
📌 Key Focus Topics This Week
42nd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1976
Ordinance-Making Power of President and Governors
Preamble Amendments
Interplay of Fundamental Duties and DPSPs
Current governance issues in context of constitutional principles
✅ Answer Key for Week 117 MCQs
Q1. b) It altered the Preamble and curtailed judiciary powers
Q2. c) 6 weeks from reassembly of Parliament
Q3. c) Article 123
📚 Preparation Tip by Vizzve Finance
"Aspirants should focus on understanding constitutional provisions in tandem with current governance debates. This builds strong analytical skills essential for Mains." – Vizzve Finance UPSC Prep Insights
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FAQ
Q1: Why is the 42nd Amendment called the Mini-Constitution?
It brought sweeping changes to the Constitution, including alterations to the Preamble, curtailment of judicial review, and strengthening of DPSPs.
Q2: What is the validity period of an ordinance in India?
An ordinance remains valid for six weeks from the reassembly of Parliament, unless disapproved earlier.
Q3: How often should I attempt such quizzes for UPSC?
Daily practice is ideal to maintain consistency, improve recall, and ensure topic coverage.
Q4: Are these MCQs aligned with the UPSC Prelims level?
Yes, all MCQs are framed to reflect the difficulty and structure of UPSC CSE Preliminary Examination.
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