BNST IAS Mock Exam 2026/2027 | 300 Practice Questions, Correct Answers & Detailed Solutions | National Scholarship Test for UPSC

BNST IAS Mock Exam 2026/2027 | 300 Practice Questions, Correct
Answers & Detailed Solutions | National Scholarship Test for UPSC


SECTION 1: INDIAN POLITY & CONSTITUTION
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. 24 January 1950
Answer: B
Explanation: The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and
came into force on 26 January 1950.
2. The Constitution of India came into force on:
A. 26 November 1949
B. 15 August 1947
C. 26 January 1950
D. 24 January 1950
Answer: C
Explanation: 26 January was selected to commemorate the 1930
declaration of Purna Swaraj.
3. Fundamental Rights are contained in:
A. Part II
B. Part III
C. Part IV
D. Part V

,Answer: B
Explanation: Part III, Articles 12–35, deals with Fundamental Rights.
4. Article 32 deals with:
A. Equality before law
B. Constitutional remedies
C. Freedom of religion
D. Right to education
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 32 empowers citizens to approach the Supreme
Court for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
5. Which writ literally means “produce the body”?
A. Mandamus
B. Habeas Corpus
C. Certiorari
D. Quo Warranto
Answer: B
Explanation: Habeas Corpus protects individuals against unlawful
detention.
6. The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in:
A. Part III
B. Part IV
C. Part IVA
D. Part V
Answer: B
Explanation: Articles 36–51 contain the Directive Principles.
7. Fundamental Duties were added by the:
A. 44th Amendment

,B. 42nd Amendment
C. 73rd Amendment
D. 86th Amendment
Answer: B
Explanation: The 42nd Amendment Act of 1976 inserted Fundamental
Duties into Article 51A.
8. The President of India is elected by:
A. Direct popular vote
B. Parliament alone
C. An electoral college
D. Supreme Court judges
Answer: C
Explanation: The electoral college includes elected MPs and elected
MLAs of states and eligible Union Territories.
9. The constitutional head of the Union executive is the:
A. Prime Minister
B. President
C. Chief Justice
D. Cabinet Secretary
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 52 provides for the office of the President.
10. The real executive authority at the Union level is exercised by the:
A. President alone
B. Prime Minister and Council of Ministers
C. Parliament Secretariat
D. Supreme Court
Answer: B

, Explanation: The President generally acts on the aid and advice of the
Council of Ministers headed by the Prime Minister.
11. Article 74 concerns:
A. Election Commission
B. Council of Ministers aiding and advising the President
C. Finance Commission
D. Emergency powers
Answer: B
Explanation: Article 74 provides for a Council of Ministers with the
Prime Minister at its head to aid and advise the President.
12. The Rajya Sabha is:
A. Dissolved every five years
B. A permanent House
C. Elected entirely by direct vote
D. A nominated body only
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber; one-third of its
members retire every two years.
13. The normal term of the Lok Sabha is:
A. Four years
B. Five years
C. Six years
D. Seven years
Answer: B
Explanation: The normal term is five years unless dissolved earlier.
14. A Money Bill is defined under:
A. Article 108