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. According to Indian Constitution, the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within__?
[A] 1 month
[B] 3 months
[C] 6 months
[D] 1 year
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Correct Answer: C [6 months]
Notes:
If the office of the President of India falls vacant by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, then election should be held within six months to fill the vacancy.
2. Which among the following amendments of the constitution of India fully secured the constitutional validity of zamindari abolition laws?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: A [1st]
Notes:
The First Constitutional Amendment Act, 1951 fully secured the constitutional validity of zamindari abolition law by adding Ninth Schedule in constitution to protect the land reform and other laws included in it from the judicial review.
3. A government has to resign if the no confidence motion is passed in __________?
[A] Only Lok Sabha
[B] Only Rajya Sabha
[C] Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
[D] Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [Only Lok Sabha]
Notes:
If a no confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha or the Lower House of Parliament of India, the government has to resign.
4. Who decides the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on Fundamental rights in India?
[A] Parliament
[B] Courts
[C] President
[D] Prime minister
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Correct Answer: B [Courts]
Notes:
Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution are not absolute and certain restrictions can be imposed by the state according to the procedure established by law. However, these restrictions must be reasonable and not arbitrary. The reasonableness of the restrictions is decided by courts.
5. How many states are part of the North eastern Council ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
The council consists of eight member states of the North Eastern Region, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In 2002, Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council.
6. Which among the following formulated a Dominion Status Constitution for India?
[A] Fourteen Points of Jinnah
[B] Nehru Report
[C] Butler Report
[D] Simon commission
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Correct Answer: B [Nehru Report]
Notes:
An all Parties Conference was held from 28th August to 31st August 1928 with the chairmanship of Motilal Nehru in Lucknow. In the conference, Motilal Nehru presented the draft of the constitution. It is known as the Nehru report. Dominion Status for India was demanded through this report. Later on 28th March 1929, Md. Ali Jinnah demanded his 14 points in the conference of Muslim League in Delhi.
7. Which article of the constitution of India lays down the procedure for impeachment of the President?
[A] Article 60
[B] Article 61
[C] Article 65
[D] Article 69
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Correct Answer: B [Article 61]
Notes:
Under the article 61 of the constitution of India, the President can be impeached for the violation of the Constitution and the charges shall be initiated by either House of the Parliament.
8. which of the following Constitutional amendments has authorized the president to publish a authoritative Hindi Translation of the Constitution of India?
[A] The Constitution (55th Amendment) Act
[B] The Constitution (56th Amendment) Act
[C] The Constitution (57th Amendment) Act
[D] The Constitution (58th Amendment) Act
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Correct Answer: D [The Constitution (58th Amendment) Act]
Notes:
55th : statehood to Arunachal Pradesh,
56th: setting up new state of Goa and separation of Daman & Diu ,
57th : special arrangements with regard to reservation for scheduled tribes in NE states Arunachal, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya. Article 332 amended for this reason,
58th: authorizes president to publish an authoritative translation of constitution, 59th : empowered the government to impose emergency in Punjab
9. Via which among the following amendments of the Constitution of India, Delhi was designated as National Capital Territory (NCT)?
[A] 63rd Amendment Act
[B] 69th Amendment Act
[C] 74th Amendment Act
[D] 76th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [69th Amendment Act]
Notes:
Constitution (69th) Amendment Act, 1991 accorded a special status to the Union Territory of Delhi by designing it as the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
10. According to the Constitution of India, Panchayat is accountable to __?
[A] Gram Sabha
[B] Zila Parishad
[C] State Legislature
[D] Chief Minister of the state
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Correct Answer: A [Gram Sabha]
Notes:
The gram sabha is recognized as the life line of the panchayats. The voters of the village/villages constitute its members. The panchayat is accountable to the gram sabha.
