Indian Polity & Constitution MCQs
Indian Polity & Constitution Objective / Multiple Choice (MCQs) Questions for Preparation of SSC-CGL, UPSC Civil Services, NDA, CDS, Railways and State Level Public Services Examinations.
1. Constitution of India guarantees which of the following to the states of India?
[A] Territorial Integrity
[B] Sovereignty
[C] Right to secede from Union
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [ None of them ]
Notes:
The Constitution of India does not guarantee any of the above to the states.
2. In the 1970s, the COFEPOSA act was enacted to address which kind of offences?
[A] Terrorist Activities
[B] Religious Offences
[C] Economic Offences
[D] International Offences
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Correct Answer: C [Economic Offences]
Notes:
The Conservation of Foreign Exchange and Prevention of Smuggling Activities Act (COFEPOSA) was enacted in the year 1974 by the government of India. It was designed specifically to deter economic offences and safeguard the financial stability of the country. The act adds provisions for the preventive detention of perpetrators involved in such offences, thus reflecting the seriousness with which economic crimes were viewed.
3. A National emergency on the grounds of security threat is proclaimed under which among the following articles?
[A] Article 344
[B] Article 352
[C] Article 367
[D] Article 301
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Correct Answer: B [Article 352]
Notes:
Article 352 of the Indian Constitution 1949 deals with the National emergency that can be proclaimed on the grounds of security threat or the situation crisis in India. In the history of independent India, there were three periods during which a state of emergency was deemed to have existed. It has been proclaimed three times so far-1962, 1971 and 1975. Financial emergency (article 360) has not been declared so far.
4. Which of the following can change the number of judges in the Supreme Court?
[A] A Presidential Order
[B] Parliament by Law
[C] Supreme Court by Notification
[D] Central Government by notification
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Correct Answer: B [Parliament by Law]
Notes:
The parliament of India has power to make laws, organizing jurisdiction and powers of supreme court. The number of judges can be increased or decreased by the parliament by legislation. There was a Provision in our constitution originally that there will be a CJ and 7 other judges. This number was raised to 10 in 1956, 13 in 1960, 17 in 1977, 25 in 1985. Later number of judges in the supreme court was further raised. The Supreme Court of India has a sanctioned strength of 34 Judges currently.
5. The writ of “Habeas Corpus” can be issued in which of the following events ?
[A] to seek relief from the unlawful detention of a person
[B] to seek refund of excess taxes
[C] to seek relief from the violation of freedom to speak
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [to seek relief from the unlawful detention of a person]
Notes:Habeas Corpus literally means ‘to have the body of’. Via this writ, the court can cause any person who has been detained or imprisoned to be physically brought before the court. The court then examines the reason of his detention and if there is no legal justification of his detention, he can be set free. Such a writ can be issued in following example cases:
- When the person is detained and not produced before the magistrate within 24 hours
- When the person is arrested without any violation of a law.
- When a person is arrested under a law which is unconstitutional
- When detention is done to harm the person or is malafide.
Thus, Habeas corpus writ is called bulwark of individual liberty against arbitrary detention. A general rule of filing the petition is that a person whose right has been infringed must file a petition. But Habeas corpus is an exception and anybody on behalf of the detainee can file a petition. Habeas corpus writ is applicable to preventive detention also. This writ can be issued against both public authorities as well as individuals.
6. The right to constitutional remedies in India is available to __?
[A] Only Citizens of India
[B] All persons incase of infringement of any fundamental righ
[C] any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: C [any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons]
Notes:
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution describes the provisions whereby individuals may seek redressal for the violation of their fundamental rights. It is available to any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons.
7. With which of the following countries National People’s Congress is related to ?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] China
[D] Germany
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Correct Answer: C [China]
Notes:
National People’s Congress also called as The National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, is the highest organ of state power and the national legislature of China.
8. Which among the following Article deals with the rights of citizenships of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside of India?
[A] Article 6
[B] Article 7
[C] Article 8
[D] Article 9
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Correct Answer: C [Article 8]
Notes:
Article 8 deals with the rights of citizenship of certain persons of India origin residing outside India at the time of enactment of the constitution.
9. Which among the following is a correct combination of members in Joint Committee on Office of Profit ?
[A] 15 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha =Total 25 members
[B] 15 from Lok Sabha and 15 from Rajya Sabha = Total 30 members
[C] 20 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha = Total 30 members
[D] 15 from Lok Sabha and 7 from Rajya Sabha = Total 22 members
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Correct Answer: A [15 from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya Sabha =Total 25 members]
Notes:
The Joint Committee on Office of Profit is constituted in pursuance of a Government motion adopted by Lok Sabha and concurred in by Rajya Sabha. It consists of 15 members. Ten members are elected from Lok Sabha and five members from Rajya Sabha, who are elected from amongst the members of the respective Houses according to the principle of proportional representation by means of single transferable vote. The Committee is constituted for the duration of each Lok Sabha. The main functions of the Committee are examine the composition and character of the Committees appointed by the Central and State Governments and to recommend what offices should disqualify and what offices should not disqualify a person for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House of Parliament under article 102 of the Constitution. The Reports of the Committee are presented to Lok Sabha and laid on the Table of Rajya Sabha.
10. The Qualifications of a candidate for Attorney General must be equivalent to ___?
[A] A Judge of High Court
[B] A Judge of Supreme Court
[C] A Minimum Practice of 10 years in High Courts
[D] A Minimum Practice of 10 years in Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: B [A Judge of Supreme Court]
Notes:A candidate for the post of Attorney General of India must be a person qualified to be appointed as a
Judge of the Supreme Court. The following are pre-qualifications for a Judge of the Supreme Court:
- Citizen of India
- Minimum five years service as a Judge of a High Court or 10 years an advocate of a High Court
- A distinguished jurist in the opinion of the president.
