These 25 Polity MCQs have appeared repeatedly in UPSC Prelims and SSC exams from 2020 to 2025. Master them once, and you’ll score 10+ free marks every year — no guesswork needed.

1 The ‘Basic Structure Doctrine’ was propounded in which case?

A. Golaknath Case
B. Kesavananda Bharati Case
C. Minerva Mills Case
D. S.R. Bommai Case
Answer: B. Kesavananda Bharati Case
Appeared in UPSC 2021, 2023, 2025 and SSC CGL 2022, 2024.

2 Which Article provides for the Finance Commission?

A. Article 260
B. Article 270
C. Article 280
D. Article 290
Answer: C. Article 280
Asked in UPSC 2020, 2022, 2024 and SSC CHSL 2023.

3 The ‘Right to Constitutional Remedies’ is under:

A. Article 32
B. Article 226
C. Article 323B
D. Article 356
Answer: A. Article 32
Dr. Ambedkar called it the “heart and soul” of the Constitution. Repeated every year.

4 Which Schedule deals with Rajya Sabha seat allocation?

A. Third Schedule
B. Fourth Schedule
C. Fifth Schedule
D. Sixth Schedule
Answer: B. Fourth Schedule
SSC loves this — appeared in CGL 2020, 2022, 2024.

5 ‘Doctrine of Pith and Substance’ is related to:

A. Validity of laws
B. Residuary powers
C. True nature of legislation
D. Fundamental Rights
Answer: C. True nature of legislation
Key for federalism questions in UPSC Prelims.

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