Political Science is a crucial subject for various competitive exams, including those conducted by the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) for roles such as Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin, SFS, and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Supervisor. To excel in these exams, candidates must have a strong grasp of political concepts, theories, and current affairs.
Top 30 Political Science MCQS For OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
Here are the top 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) along with their answers:
- What feature of the Indian Constitution was inspired by the United States’ impeachment process?
[A] Federal Scheme
[B] Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges
[C] Functions of the President and Vice-president
[D] Independence of Judiciary
Correct Answer: B [Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges]
2. Which of the following is a borrowed feature from the United States ?
[A] Vice President as ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
[B] Fundamental Rights
[C] Judicial review
[D] Preamble of the Constitution
Correct Answer: A [Vice President as ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha]
3. What aspect of the Indian Constitution was influenced by the United States regarding the powers and functions of the President?
[A] Judicial review
[B] Functions of the President and Vice-president
[C] Preamble of the Constitution
[D] Independence of Judiciary
Correct Answer: B [Functions of the President and Vice-president]
4. Which feature of the Indian Constitution reflects the concept of Fundamental Rights borrowed from the United States?
[A] Removal of Supreme Court and High Court judges
[B] Judicial review
[C] Fundamental Rights
[D] Independence of Judiciary
Correct Answer: C [Fundamental Rights]
5. Which aspect of the Indian Constitution reflects the idea of the independence of the judiciary borrowed from the United States?
[A] Independence of Judiciary
[B] Impeachment of the President
[C] Functions of the President and Vice-president
[D] Preamble of the Constitution
Correct Answer: A [Independence of Judiciary]
6. What part of the Indian Constitution was influenced by the United States’ concept of a written constitution?
[A] Judicial review & Independence of Judiciary
[B] Preamble of the Constitution
[C] Fundamental Rights
[D] Impeachment of the President
Correct Answer: B [Preamble of the Constitution]
7. What aspect of the Indian Constitution was influenced by the United States concerning the role of the President and Vice President?
[A] Functions of the President and Vice-president
[B] Impeachment of the President
[C] Preamble of the Constitution
[D] Fundamental Rights
Correct Answer: A [Functions of the President and Vice-president]
8. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the Union and its Territory?
[A] Part II
[B] Part V
[C] Part I
[D] Part VI
Correct Answer: C [Part I – Union & Its Territory]
9. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains provisions related to Fundamental Rights?
[A] Part IV A
[B] Part III
[C] Part VII
[D] Part IX
Correct Answer: B [Part III – Fundamental Rights]
10. The principles of State policy are enshrined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Part XIV
[B] Part IV
[C] Part IX A
[D] Part XII
Correct Answer: B [Part IV – Directive Principles]
11. Which part of the Indian Constitution specifies the duties of citizens towards the nation?
[A] Part XXI
[B] Part IV A
[C] Part V
[D] Part II
Correct Answer: B [Part IV A – Fundamental Duties]
12. The provisions regarding elections in India are detailed in which part of the Constitution?
[A] Part XV
[B] Part XI
[C] Part XVI
[D] Part XIX
Correct Answer: A [Part XV – Elections]
13. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment and functioning of Panchayats?
[A] Part IX A
[B] Part XII
[C] Part IX
[D] Part X
Correct Answer: C [Part IX – The Panchayats]
14. The provisions regarding emergency situations are outlined in which part of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Part XVIII
[B] Part XII
[C] Part XIX
[D] Part XXI
Correct Answer: A [Part XVIII – Emergency Provisions]
15. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment process?
[A] Part XX
[B] Part XVII
[C] Part XXI
[D] Part XIX
Correct Answer: A [Part XX – Amendment of the Constitution]
16. The provisions related to the official languages of India are outlined in which part of the Constitution?
[A] Part XIV
[B] Part XVII
[C] Part XI
[D] Part XIII
Correct Answer: B [Part XVII – Official Languages]
17. part of the Indian Constitution contains temporary, transitional, and special provisions?
[A] Part XXI
[B] Part XXII
[C] Part XX
[D] Part XIX
Correct Answer: A [Part XXI – Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions]
18. What are the three landmark Bills relating to the criminal justice system passed during the Winter Session, 2023?
[A] Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023
[B] Indian Penal Code, 1860; Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973; Indian Evidence Act, 1872
[C] Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023
[D] Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023; Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2023; Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Act, 2023
Correct Answer: A [Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023; Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023]
19. What is the purpose of the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2023?
[A] Revision of list of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh
[B] Revision of list of Scheduled Castes in Chhattisgarh
[C] Revision of list of Scheduled Tribes in Himachal Pradesh
[D] Revision of list of Scheduled Castes in Himachal Pradesh
Correct Answer: A [Revision of list of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh]
20. Which Amendment Act provides for the revision of the list of Scheduled Tribes in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Fifth Amendment) Act, 2023
[B] Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Act, 2023
[C] Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023
[D] Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Correct Answer: B [Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Act, 2023]
21. What are the objectives of the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023?
[A] Strengthen governance, enhance transparency, and increase accountability
[B] Revise the list of Scheduled Tribes in Chhattisgarh
[C] Enhance electoral process in the Multi-State Cooperative Societies
[D] Reform the Indian Penal Code, 1860
Correct Answer: A [Strengthen governance, enhance transparency, and increase accountability]
22. Which Act aims to improve the monitoring mechanism and ensure Ease of Doing Business for Multi-State Cooperative Societies?
[A] Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
[B] Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Third Amendment) Act, 2023
[C] Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023
[D] Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Correct Answer: C [Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Act, 2023]
23. Where does the Odisha state government plan to establish the Biju Patnaik Aviation Centre (BPAC)?
[A] Bhubaneswar
[B] Birasal airstrip in Dhenkanal district
[C] Cuttack
[D] Berhampur
Correct Answer: B [Birasal airstrip in Dhenkanal district]
24. Which Indian state recently announced a ‘Research Fund’ to boost medical research in its medical colleges and institutes?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Odisha
[C] Kerala
[D] Uttar Pradesh
Correct Answer: B [Odisha]
25. Under which department did the Odisha state government introduce the ‘Research Fund’ to boost medical research?
[A] Department of Education
[B] Department of Agriculture
[C] Health and Family Welfare Department
[D] Department of Transport
Correct Answer: C [Health and Family Welfare Department]
26. Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees equality before the law?
[A] Article 15
[B] Article 16
[C] Article 14
[D] Article 18Correct Answer: C [Article 14 – Equality before the law]
27. Which article prohibits discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth?
[A] Article 14
[B] Article 15
[C] Article 17
[D] Article 18
Correct Answer: B [Article 15 – Prohibition of discrimination on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth]
28. Article 16 of the Indian Constitution ensures:
[A] Equality before the law
[B] Abolition of untouchability
[C] Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment
[D] Abolition of titles
Correct Answer: C [Article 16 – Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment]
29. Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the abolition of untouchability?
[A] Article 15
[B] Article 16
[C] Article 17
[D] Article 18
Correct Answer: C [Article 17 – Abolition of untouchability]
30. Which article of the Indian Constitution abolishes titles?
[A] Article 14
[B] Article 15
[C] Article 17
[D] Article 18
Correct Answer: D [Article 18 – Abolition of titles]
