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🔥250+ Historical Acts, Schedules, and Bodies MCQs with Answers | Free PDF 2026

Prepare effectively with the Historical Acts, Schedules, and Bodies MCQs with Answers and Explanations. This quiz covers all the important constitutional acts, schedules, and administrative bodies that shaped India’s governance system before and after independence.

Each question is based on the latest UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence, and State PSC syllabus. You can also download the free PDF to revise offline. Practicing these MCQs daily will boost your score in Polity and History sections.

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Question 1
Which Act made it compulsory for the President to give assent to the Constitution amendment Bill?
Result
Explanation:
The 24th Amendment Act, 1971, made it compulsory for the President to give assent to the Constitution amendment Bill.
Question 2
Under the Regulating Act, 1773, who was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in Calcutta?
Result
Explanation:
The Supreme Court in Calcutta was established by the Regulating Act, 1773, and the first Chief Justice was Elijah Impey.
Question 3
The Indian Councils Act, 1909 is also known by which name?
Result
Explanation:
The Indian Councils Act, 1909 is also known as the Morley-Minto Reform Act.
Question 4
The provision for the National Commission for Backward Classes is provided for in which Article?
Result
Explanation:
The National Commission for Backward Classes is provided for in Article 338(B).
Question 5
The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded areas was chaired by whom?
Result
Explanation:
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel chaired the Provincial Constitution Committee and the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded areas.
Question 6
The 42th Amendment Act, 1976, added the words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' to which part of the Constitution?
Result
Explanation:
Socialist', 'Secular' & 'Fraternity' words were added in the Preamble by the 42th Amendment Act, 1976.
Question 7
The subject of Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India is covered in which Part of the Constitution?
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Explanation:
Trade, Commerce and Intercourse within the Territory of India (Articles 301-307) is covered in Part 13.
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🏛️ Why Study Historical Acts, Schedules, and Bodies for Exams

Understanding historical acts, constitutional schedules, and administrative bodies is essential because they form the backbone of India’s governance and legal evolution. These topics frequently appear in Prelims, Mains, and Interview questions. Moreover, they connect history, polity, and current affairs—making your preparation more integrated and effective. Therefore, mastering this section helps you gain conceptual clarity and improves your accuracy in exams.

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