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. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for Vice-President of India?
[A] Article 61
[B] Article 62
[C] Article 63
[D] Article 65
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Correct Answer: C [Article 63]
Notes:
Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that “There shall be a Vice President of India.” The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.
2. Via which of the following amendments, the term “Socialist” was inserted in Preamble of Indian constitution?
[A] 38th Amendment Act
[B] 42nd Amendment Act
[C] 49th Amendment Act
[D] 52nd Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [42nd Amendment Act]
Notes:
By the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), three new words were added to the preamble of the constitution- socialist, secular and integrity.
3. The Supreme Court of India tenders legal advice to president of India when___?
[A] Cabinet recommends it
[B] Council of Minister recommends it
[C] President asks for it
[D] Supreme Court wants to tender the advice
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Correct Answer: C [President asks for it]
Notes:
Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under Article 143 of the Constitution. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
4. What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Goa , Mizoram
[B] Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa
[C] Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
[D] Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa]
Notes:
Nagaland was formed in 1963
Mizoram was formed in 20th Feb1987
Goa as a state was formed in 30th May 1987
5. Who among the following decides the Foreign Policy of India?
[A] President
[B] Prime minister
[C] Parliament
[D] Council of Ministers / Cabinet
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Correct Answer: D [Council of Ministers / Cabinet]
Notes:
The Council of Ministers of the Parliament of India decides the Foreign policy of India. Indian foreign policy today is facing enormous problems in dealing with our neighbours and in other strategic issues.
6. Which of the following states in India established Panchayati Raj in 1956?
[A] Rajasthan & Maharastra
[B] Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan Only
[D] Maharastra only
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the Nagaur district of the state of Rajasthan on 2 Oct 1959. But it was first started by Andhra Pradesh.
7. For which of the following purpose, Rajamanar Committee was constituted ?
[A] Industrial Licensing
[B] Direct taxes
[C] Centre State Fiscal Relations
[D] InDirect taxes
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Correct Answer: C [Centre State Fiscal Relations]
Notes:
A Centre-State Relations Inquiry Committee was set up by the then DMK Government of Tamil Nadu on 2nd September, 1969 under the Chairmanship of Dr. P.V. Rajamanar to consider the entire question regarding relationship that should subsist between the Centre and the States in a federal set up.
8. Who was the interim president of First Constituent assembly ?
[A] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[B] Sachidanand Sinha
[C] BR Ambedkar
[D] Jawharlal Nehru
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Correct Answer: B [Sachidanand Sinha]
Notes:
Following the French practice, the Constituent Assembly appointed Dr. Sachidanand Sinha, the oldest member of the Assembly as the temporary President. Later on Dr. Rajendra Prasad and H C Mukherjee were elected as the President and the Vice-President of the Assembly respectively.
9. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha ?
[A] 232
[B] 250
[C] 245
[D] 240
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Correct Answer: B [250]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of parliament which represents the states and union territories. Its membership is fixed to maximum 250 members of which 238 are elected by the representatives of states and union territories while 12 members are nominated by President on account of their excellence in literature, science, art or social service. The present strength of the Rajya Sabha is 245, of whom 233 are representatives of the States/Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the President.
10. Which among the following is correct in context with the powers of the parliament in enacting the budget ?
[A] Parliament can increase tax but can not reduce or abolish it
[B] Parliament can reduce or abolish a tax but can not increase
[C] Parliament can neither increase nor reduce or abolish a tax
[D] Parliament can increase as well as reduce or abolish a tax
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Correct Answer: B [Parliament can reduce or abolish a tax but can not increase]
Notes:
In context to the powers of parliament in enacting the budget as provided by Indian constitution the parliament can reduce or abolish a tax but can not increase it.
