BNST IAS Practice Test 2026/2027 | 300 Questions & Answers | UPSC
CSE General Studies, Current Affairs & Mental Ability
SECTION I — INDIAN POLITY & CONSTITUTION
Questions 1–50
1. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly
on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 November 1949
C. 26 January 1950
D. 2 October 1950
Answer: B. 26 November 1949
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26
November 1949. It came into force on 26 January 1950, which is
celebrated as Republic Day.
2. Which part of the Constitution contains Fundamental Rights?
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part V
Answer: B. Part III
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III, broadly
covering Articles 12–35. They protect important civil and political
liberties against arbitrary state action.
,3. Which Article guarantees equality before law and equal protection
of laws?
A. Article 12
B. Article 14
C. Article 16
D. Article 19
Answer: B. Article 14
Explanation: Article 14 establishes equality before the law and equal
protection of laws. It permits reasonable classification but prohibits
arbitrary discrimination.
4. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is primarily associated with:
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 32
D. Article 44
Answer: C. Article 32
Explanation: Article 32 allows individuals to approach the Supreme
Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
described it as an important safeguard of the Constitution.
5. Which writ literally means “produce the body”?
,A. Mandamus
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Certiorari
D. Prohibition
Answer: B. Habeas Corpus
Explanation: Habeas Corpus is used to challenge unlawful detention.
The court can require the detained person to be brought before it so
that the legality of detention can be examined.
6. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in:
A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part IVA
D. Part V
Answer: B. Part IV
Explanation: Directive Principles are contained in Part IV, Articles 36–
51. They provide constitutional goals for social and economic
governance.
7. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the:
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
, Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976
introduced Fundamental Duties through Article 51A. They were inspired
partly by the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
8. How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed in Article 51A?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer: C. 11
Explanation: There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties. The 11th duty
concerning education of children aged 6–14 was added by the 86th
Amendment.
9. The President of India is elected by:
A. Direct vote of all citizens
B. Parliament alone
C. An electoral college
D. Supreme Court judges
Answer: C. An electoral college
Explanation: The President is indirectly elected by an electoral college
consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and
CSE General Studies, Current Affairs & Mental Ability
SECTION I — INDIAN POLITY & CONSTITUTION
Questions 1–50
1. The Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly
on:
A. 15 August 1947
B. 26 November 1949
C. 26 January 1950
D. 2 October 1950
Answer: B. 26 November 1949
Explanation: The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on 26
November 1949. It came into force on 26 January 1950, which is
celebrated as Republic Day.
2. Which part of the Constitution contains Fundamental Rights?
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part V
Answer: B. Part III
Explanation: Fundamental Rights are contained in Part III, broadly
covering Articles 12–35. They protect important civil and political
liberties against arbitrary state action.
,3. Which Article guarantees equality before law and equal protection
of laws?
A. Article 12
B. Article 14
C. Article 16
D. Article 19
Answer: B. Article 14
Explanation: Article 14 establishes equality before the law and equal
protection of laws. It permits reasonable classification but prohibits
arbitrary discrimination.
4. The Right to Constitutional Remedies is primarily associated with:
A. Article 19
B. Article 21
C. Article 32
D. Article 44
Answer: C. Article 32
Explanation: Article 32 allows individuals to approach the Supreme
Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
described it as an important safeguard of the Constitution.
5. Which writ literally means “produce the body”?
,A. Mandamus
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Certiorari
D. Prohibition
Answer: B. Habeas Corpus
Explanation: Habeas Corpus is used to challenge unlawful detention.
The court can require the detained person to be brought before it so
that the legality of detention can be examined.
6. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in:
A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part IVA
D. Part V
Answer: B. Part IV
Explanation: Directive Principles are contained in Part IV, Articles 36–
51. They provide constitutional goals for social and economic
governance.
7. Fundamental Duties were added to the Constitution by the:
A. 24th Amendment
B. 42nd Amendment
C. 44th Amendment
D. 73rd Amendment
, Answer: B. 42nd Amendment
Explanation: The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976
introduced Fundamental Duties through Article 51A. They were inspired
partly by the recommendations of the Swaran Singh Committee.
8. How many Fundamental Duties are currently listed in Article 51A?
A. 9
B. 10
C. 11
D. 12
Answer: C. 11
Explanation: There are currently 11 Fundamental Duties. The 11th duty
concerning education of children aged 6–14 was added by the 86th
Amendment.
9. The President of India is elected by:
A. Direct vote of all citizens
B. Parliament alone
C. An electoral college
D. Supreme Court judges
Answer: C. An electoral college
Explanation: The President is indirectly elected by an electoral college
consisting of elected members of both Houses of Parliament and
