Archive · 27 Jan 2026
UPSC Essentials: Polity and Governance Quiz
The UPSC Essentials quiz for Week 147 focuses on Polity and Governance.
It includes questions about the Padma Awards, the Census in India, the Constituent Assembly, and key articles of the Indian Constitution.
The quiz helps UPSC aspirants test their knowledge on these topics.
For example, it explains that the Padma Awards are the highest civilian honors in India, announced on Republic Day eve, and that the Census has been conducted in India since 1872.
The quiz also covers important constitutional dates and protections, such as the abolition of untouchability under Article 17.
The Padma Awards are the highest civilian honors in India, announced annually on Republic Day eve.
The Census in India has been conducted since 1872, with the 16th census scheduled for 2027.
The Constitution of India was adopted on November 26, 1949, and enforced on January 26, 1950.
Article 20 of the Constitution protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes untouchability and makes its practice an offense.
- Who
- UPSC aspirants and general readers.
- What
- Daily subject-wise quiz on Polity and Governance.
- When
- Week 147.
- Where
- Published by Indian Express.
- Why
- To help revise important topics from the static part of the UPSC syllabus.
- Padma Awards
- Highest civilian honors of India, announced annually on Republic Day eve.
- Padma Awards Categories
- Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, Padma Shri.
- Bharat Ratna Limit
- Maximum of three awards per year.
- Census in India
- Conducted since 1872, 16th census in 2027.
- Constitution Adoption
- Adopted on November 26, 1949, enforced on January 26, 1950.
- Article 20
- Protects against double jeopardy and self-incrimination.
- Article 17
- Abolition of Untouchability.