SSC GD Constable Exam is a golden ticket for aspirants who want to serve the nation in forces such as the BSF, CRPF, CISF, etc. If you are preparing for it, you know that the competition is tough. To pass this exam, you need to focus on each section, but there is one section that is considered to be very tough, which is General Awareness (GA). Most students concentrate only on History or Geography, ignoring Indian Polity (Constitution). This is a big mistake! Polity is actually the most “scoring” subject in General Awareness because it covers the rules and regulations of the Constitution that never change. Once you learn an Article, it stays the same. To help you master this subject easily, we have created a complete guide. In this blog, we have mentioned important topics and the syllabus, and provided a free PDF of the most frequently repeated Polity questions for SSC GD exam.
Why is Polity Important for SSC GD?
In the SSC GD exam, you will get 20 questions in the General Awareness section. Out of these, 3 to 5 questions usually come from Indian Polity.
- Direct Answers: Questions are straightforward. E.g., “What is the minimum age to become President?”
- Small Syllabus: Compared to History (which is 5000 years old), the Constitution is one single book. It is easier to finish.
- Repeated Questions: SSC often repeats questions about Fundamental Rights and Important Articles.
SSC GD Polity Syllabus: What to Study?
You don’t need to read the entire Constitution of India. You only need to focus on the exam-relevant topics. Here is the simplified syllabus:
| Category | Important Topics to Focus On |
|---|---|
| Basic Framework | • Preamble • Sources of the Constitution (e.g., features borrowed from USA, UK, Canada, etc.) • Schedules of the Constitution |
| Articles 1 to 51A (Most Important) | • Union & its Territory • Citizenship • Fundamental Rights • Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) • Fundamental Duties |
| Government Structure | • President – Powers, Functions, Election • Vice-President – Role & Election • Prime Minister & Council of Ministers • Parliament – Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha (Powers, Sessions, Important terms) |
| Constitutional Bodies | • Election Commission • Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) • Attorney General of India • Finance Commission |
| Important Amendments | • 42nd Amendment (Mini-Constitution) • 44th Amendment • 86th Amendment (Right to Education) • 101st Amendment (GST) |
Download Free PDF of Polity Questions for SSC GD
We have analyzed SSC GD papers from the last 5 years and compiled the most important Polity questions into one PDF. Preparing questions from this PDF will help you know the types of questions asked in the exam, what exactly to study for the exam, and so on. Click on the button given below and start preparing for the exam.
Q1. Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes ‘Untouchability’?
(a) Article 16
(b) Article 17
(c) Article 18
(d) Article 23
Answer: (b) Article 17
Q2. The concept of ‘Fundamental Rights’ in the Indian Constitution was borrowed from which country?
(a) UK
(b) Canada
(c) USA
(d) Russia
Answer: (c) USA
Q3. Who appoints the Governor of a State in India?
(a) Chief Minister
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) Chief Justice
Answer: (c) President
Q4. What is the minimum age required to become a member of the Lok Sabha?
(a) 21 years
(b) 25 years
(c) 30 years
(d) 35 years
Answer: (b) 25 years
Note: For Rajya Sabha – 30 years; For President – 35 years.
Q5. Which Article is called the ‘Heart and Soul’ of the Constitution by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
(a) Article 14
(b) Article 19
(c) Article 32
(d) Article 21
Answer: (c) Article 32
Note: It provides the Right to Constitutional Remedies.
Q6. How many Fundamental Duties are there in the Indian Constitution currently?
(a) 9
(b) 10
(c) 11
(d) 12
Answer: (c) 11
Q7. The ‘Joint Sitting’ of the Parliament is summoned by whom?
(a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
(b) Prime Minister
(c) President
(d) Chairman of Rajya Sabha
Answer: (c) President
Note: It is presided over by the Speaker of Lok Sabha.
Q8. Which amendment is known as the ‘Mini Constitution’ of India?
(a) 42nd Amendment
(b) 44th Amendment
(c) 73rd Amendment
(d) 86th Amendment
Answer: (a) 42nd Amendment
Q9. The Panchayati Raj System was added to the Constitution by which Schedule?
(a) 9th Schedule
(b) 10th Schedule
(c) 11th Schedule
(d) 12th Schedule
Answer: (c) 11th Schedule
Q10. Who is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
(a) Prime Minister
(b) Defence Minister
(c) President
(d) Chief of Army Staff
Answer: (c) President
How to Prepare Polity for SSC GD Easily?
Polity is logical. If you understand the system, you remember it forever. Here are some simple tips:
- Focus on Articles 1-51A: 70% of questions come from this section. Make sure you memorize the Fundamental Rights (Articles 12-35) and Duties (Article 51A) by heart.
- Compare and Learn: Don’t study the President and Governor separately. Study them together.
- President (Centre) is similar to the Governor (State).
- Prime Minister (Centre) is similar to the Chief Minister (State). This way, you learn two topics in half the time.
- Use Tricks (Mnemonics): To remember the Schedules, use the trick “TEARS OF OLD PM”. (T=Territory, E=Emoluments, A=Affirmations, R=Rajya Sabha, S=Scheduled Areas, etc.).
- Attempt Topic Tests: After reading a chapter (e.g., Parliament), immediately solve 10-15 questions on it. This locks the information in your brain. For that, you can attempt our free topic tests on PracticeMock.
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FAQs: Polity for SSC GD
No. You only need to remember the “Important Articles” such as Fundamental Rights, President, Emergency, and Amendments.
Not at all. It is about how our country runs. It is very interesting and logical compared to memorizing historical dates.
You can consistently expect 3 to 5 questions in the SSC GD General Awareness section.
You can download the exam-focused Polity questions PDF by clicking the link provided in this blog post.
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