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 authorities decides , how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India?
[A] President of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C] Arms Forces themselves
[D] Arms Forces Tribunal
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Correct Answer: B [ Parliament of India ]
Notes:
To decide far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India, is the prerogative of the Parliament under Article 33 & 34. These articles empower the Parliament to restrict, modify or abrogate the fundamental rights to the members of armed forces, para-military forces, police forces, members of intelligence agencies or similar services.
2. The accounts of which of the following are not audited by CAG?
[A] Municipal institutions
[B] State Governments
[C] Government Companies
[D] Central Government
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Correct Answer: A [Municipal institutions]
Notes:
Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits the receipts and expenditure of State Governments, Government Companies and Central Government. The audit of local bodies is not done by CAG.
3. Who among the following was the first chairman of UPSC?
[A] Sir Ross Barker
[B] Sir David Petrie
[C] Sir Eyre Gorden
[D] Sir F.W. Robertson
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Correct Answer: A [Sir Ross Barker]
Notes:
First Public Service Commission was established on October 1, 1926 under the Chairmanship of Sir Ross Barker.
UPSC is constitutional body which conducts the prestigious civil services examination to select IAS, IFS and IPS officers among others. It has been established under Article 315 of the Constitution and consists of a Chairman and ten Members; appointed and removed by President. The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term if six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
4. Balwantrai Mehta, a pioneer of Panchayati Raj and a distinguished freedom fighter, was Chief minister of which state?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
BBalwantrai Mehta was one of the legendry freedom fighters of the country who participated in the Bardoli Satyagraha. He is best known as second Chief Minister of Gujarat.He is credited for pioneering the concept the Panchayati Raj in India and also known as Father of Panchayati Raj in India.
5. Which among the following is true regarding the resignation of the speaker and deputy speaker ?
[A] The Speaker may resign by writing to Deputy Speaker but Deputy Speaker may not resign by writing to Speaker
[B] The Deputy Speaker may resign by writing to Speaker but Speaker may not resign by writing to Deputy Speaker
[C] The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other
[D] The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing President
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Correct Answer: C [The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other]
Notes:
The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other. The Speaker is provided with a security of tenure. He can be removed only by a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha by a special majority.
6. Which among the following is true regarding amendments of the constitution with provisions which affect the federal character of the constitution?
[A] They can be amended by a simple majority
[B] They can be amended by a 2/3 majority of both the houses of parliament
[C] They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states]
Notes:
The amendments which affect the federal character of the constitution need to be passed by special majority of the parliament and also need ratification by half of the State Legislatures.
7. Indian Legislature became “bicameral” through which of the following?
[A] The Morley- Minto Reforms
[B] Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
[C] Government of India Act 1935
[D] Government of India Act 1909
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Correct Answer: B [Montague-Chelmsford Reforms]
Notes:The Government of India Act of 1919 made the Indian Legislature bicameral. The act introduced bicameralism and direct elections for the first time in India. The act created a new office, Secretary of State for India, and a new office of Viceroy.
The act created a bicameral legislature with two chambers:
- Legislative Assembly: The lower house with 145 members serving three-year terms
- Council of States: The upper house with 60 members serving five-year terms
The act also provided for the classification of central and provincial subjects and kept income tax as a source of revenue for the central government. The act was later repealed by the Statute Law (Repeals) Act of 1976.
8. Samata judgment (1997) is related to which of the following schedules of Indian Constitution?
[A] Schedule 4
[B] Schedule 5
[C] Schedule 6
[D] Schedule 9
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Correct Answer: B [Schedule 5]
Notes:
Supreme Court’s Samata judgment (1997) nullified all mining leases granted by the State government of Andhra Pradesh in the Scheduled areas and asked it to stop all mining operations, thus protecting the land of tribal people. This judgement is a landmark decision that has since 1997 helped save the scheduled areas and the tribal people in different states. Under schedule 5 of the constitution, Supreme Court protected the land of the tribal people through this judgment.
9. What is the current number of High Courts in India?
[A] 20
[B] 22
[C] 24
[D] 25
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Correct Answer: D [25]
Notes:
Currently there are 25 High Courts operational in India. They are established in different states of the country. Articles 214-231 deals with the provisions of the High Courts in India.
10. A bill which affects the meaning and scope of which among the following can be introduced in the parliament only on recommendation of President of India?
[A] Foreign Loans
[B] Corporation Tax
[C] Tax on Agriculture Income
[D] Export Duties
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Correct Answer: C [Tax on Agriculture Income]
Notes:
A bill which affects the meaning and scope of Tax on Agriculture Income, can only be introduced in the parliament on recommendation of the President of India.
