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 among the following articles defines the Money Bill?
[A] Article 110
[B] Article 111
[C] Article 112
[D] Article 113
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Correct Answer: A [Article 110]
Notes:
Only those financial bills which contain provisions exclusively on matters listed in article 110 of the constitution are called Money Bills.
2. In which five year plan, the Panchayati Raj System was introduced in India for the first time?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 5th
[D] 6th
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Correct Answer: B [2nd]
Notes:
The institution of Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959 in Nagaur District of Rajasthan. Nine days later, Andhra Pradesh became the second state to launch Panchayati Raj at Shadnagar near Hyderabad.
3. Who determines the composition of UPSC?
[A] President
[B] Constitution
[C] Chairman of UPSC
[D] Council of ministers
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The Constitution of India does not specify the strength of the Commission and has left the matter to the discretion of the President, who determines its composition.
4. Who among the following was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly ?
[A] Sachidanand Sinha
[B] B N Rao
[C] H N Kunzuru
[D] V N Menon
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Correct Answer: B [B N Rao]
Notes:
Sir Benegal Narsing Rau (1887-1953) or Sir B. N. Rau served as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly. His task was to advise the assembly on general structure of democratic framework of India’s Constitution.
5. A bill becomes an act when __________?
[A] It is passed by any house
[B] It is passed by the original house after making amendments suggested by the other house
[C] It is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [It is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it]
Notes:
A bill becomes an Act when it is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it.
6. Which among the following are included in nagar panchayat?
[A] Notified Area Committee only
[B] Town Area Committee only
[C] Both Notified Area Committee & Town Area Committee
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Both Notified Area Committee & Town Area Committee]
Notes:
Both Notified Area Committee & Town Area Committee are included in the Nagar Panchayat. Nagar Panchayat is an area which is being transformed from a rural area to an urban area.
7. Which among the following state does not have a bicameral legislature?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Bihar
[C] West Bengal
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [West Bengal]
Notes:
The 6 states with bicameral legislature are Bihar, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
8. Which of the following Indian Presidents had previously represented India in UNESCO during their lifetime?
[A] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] Dr. S Radhakrishnan
[D] Giani Jail Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. S Radhakrishnan]
Notes:
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan represented India in UNESCO before his presidency. He was also India’s first Vice-President and second President. Besides being a politician, he was a renowned philosopher, author, and educationalist, interpreting Indian philosophy in Western terms. In 1932, he also represented India at the League of Nations. April 5, his birthday, is celebrated as Teachers Day in India.
9. Which article of the Indian Constitution says that directive principles are not enforceable by any court?
[A] Article 36
[B] Article 37
[C] Article 38
[D] Article 39
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Correct Answer: B [Article 37]
Notes:
Describing the nature of DPSP, Article 37 says that directive principles are not enforceable by any court. However, at the same time the article declares that these principles are nevertheless fundamental in the governance of the country and it shall be duty of the state to apply these principles in making laws.
10. Which of the following rights deal with freedom of religion?
[A] Articles 12-19
[B] Articles 19-21
[C] Articles -22,23
[D] Articles 25-28
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Correct Answer: D [Articles 25-28]
Notes:
The Constitution of India guarantees through Articles 25 to 28, the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India.
