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. Who can remove the Chief Justice of Supreme Court?
[A] Parliament by resolution
[B] Judges of supreme court by Majority
[C] President on a resolution by parliament
[D] President on his/ her own discretion
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Correct Answer: C [President on a resolution by parliament]
Notes:
A Judge of the Supreme Court (and also High Court) can be removed from his position by President only on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. The power for investigation and proof of such misbehaviour or incapacity is vested in the parliament. Each house, in order to remove the judge, will have to pass a resolution which is supported by 2/3rd of members present and voting and majority of the total membership of the house {absolute + special majority}
2. Any member of the public or group of people may approach the court , on behalf of the aggrieved persons for protection of his fundamental rights. This is called ________?
[A] Doctrine of public interest litigation
[B] Doctrine of Severability
[C] Doctrine of Real effect
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Doctrine of public interest litigation]
Notes:
According to the doctrine of Public Interest Litigation any member of the public or group of people may approach the court, on behalf of the aggrieved persons for protection of his fundamental rights.
3. To enforce the fundamental rights, which among the following court(s) has / have authority to issue writs?
- Supreme Court
- High Courts
- District Courts
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
In India, both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with Writ Jurisdiction. Further, Parliament by law can extend power to issue writs to any other courts (including local courts) for local limits of jurisdiction of such courts.
4. Which among the following fundamental rights was taken away by 44th amendment of Indian Constitution?
[A] right to form associations
[B] right to property
[C] right against exploitation
[D] right to freedom of speech and expression
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Correct Answer: B [right to property]
Notes:
By 44th Constitutional amendment Act in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right. Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property and article 31 relating to compulsory acquisition of property have been omitted. It was, however, be ensured that the removal of property from the list of fundamental rights would not affect the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
5. The writ of mandamus is available for the purpose of which of the following?
- Enforcement of Fundamental Rights
- Compelling a court or Judicial tribunal to exercise its jurisdiction when it has refuse to exercise it
- Directing a public official or the Government not to enforce a law which is unconstitutional
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Mandamus means “we order”. This writ is applicable in all of the given statements in this question.
6. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
- The objective resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru ultimately formed the basis of the Preamble.
- The Preamble is justiciable and can be enforced by the courts of law.
- The Preamble of India's Constitution has been amended only once, in 1976.
- The Preamble asserts that sovereignty rests with the people of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statement 2 is incorrect, as the Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law and is non-justiciable. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: the objective resolution inspired the Preamble, it was amended once by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, and it emphasizes popular sovereignty.
7. On which of the following dates Indian Constitution was completed ? (Passed by the Constituent Assembly)
[A] January 26, 1950
[B] November 26, 1949
[C] January 26, 1949
[D] January 11, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [November 26, 1949]
Notes:
The Constitution of India was passed on 26th November, 1949 as mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
8. Which of the following must be approved by the Public Accounts Committee before being submitted to the Lok Sabha for voting?
[A] Supplementary grant
[B] Exceptional grant
[C] Token grant
[D] Excess grant
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Correct Answer: D [Excess grant]
Notes:
Excess Grant is granted when money has been spent in a year in excess of the amount granted in budget for that year for a particular service. It is voted by the Lok Sabha after the financial year. Before the demands for excess grants are submitted to the Lok Sabha for voting, they must be approved by the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament
9. How can an Election Commissioner be removed from office?
[A] When Parliament passes a resolution by special majority
[B] On similar grounds of a Judge of Supreme Court
[C] Whenever president wants to remove
[D] When recommended by Chief Election Commissioner
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Correct Answer: D [When recommended by Chief Election Commissioner]
Notes:
Article 324(5) states Election or Regional Commissioners can only be removed by the President on the Chief Election Commissioner’s recommendation. This safeguards the independence of the Election Commission from executive interference and is distinct from the removal process for the Chief Election Commissioner or Supreme Court judges.
10. The concept of privy purses and privileges of the Rulers of former Indian States was terminated through:
[A] First Amendment Act
[B] Twenty-sixth Amendment Act
[C] Fifty-second Amendment Act
[D] Ninety-first Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [Twenty-sixth Amendment Act]
Notes:
Article 363-A was inserted in the Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amendment) Act, 1971. This amendment is best known for abolition of Privy Purse.
