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 of the following statements is not correct about the Rajya Sabha?
[A] Rajya Sabha is a permanent body
[B] It was duly constituted for the first time on April 3, 1952
[C] Twelve of Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President
[D] One-third of its members retire every year
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Correct Answer: D [One-third of its members retire every year]
Notes:
Fourth statement is incorrect because one-third of its members retire every two years. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. It was duly constituted for the first time on April 3, 1952. Twelve of Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President.
2. How many presidents of India so far were elected unopposed?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Three
[D] Four
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Correct Answer: B [ Two ]
Notes:
Apart from N Sanjiva Reddy First President Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected unopposed for the period 1950 to 1952; but he faced opposition in further elections.
3. Who decides the disputes arising out of the election of President in India?
[A] Chief Election Commissioner
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Attorney General
[D] Solicitor general
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
Article 71 of the Constitution says that all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. Further, according to Article 14 of the Presidential and Vice -Presidential Elections Act,1952, an election petition can be filed in Supreme Court.
4. Which among the following article deals with the suspension of provisions of article 19 during emergencies?
[A] 353
[B] 355
[C] 356
[D] 358
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Correct Answer: D [358]
Notes:
The article 358 of the Constitution of India enables the State to make any law or take any executive action inconsistent with Fundamental Rights under Article 19. (l). Thus, this article deals with the suspension of provisions of contained in article 19 during emergencies.
5. 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.
6. Which among the following is an essential feature of a Unitary Government ?
[A] Written Constitution
[B] Independence of Judiciary
[C] Double Citizenship
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
Written Constitution, Independence of Judiciary, Double Citizenship, Dual Polity, Division of Powers, Supremacy of the Constitution are all federal features.
7. In India, the responsibility for recognition and vesting of forest rights and distribution of land rights rests with which among the following ?
[A] Ministry of Environment & Forests
[B] Ministry of Tribal affairs
[C] State and UT Governments
[D] Local Governments
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Correct Answer: C [State and UT Governments]
Notes:
The responsibility for recognition and vesting of forest rights and distribution of land rights in India rests with the respective State and UT Governments.
8. Article 43 B in Part IV of the Constitution of India deals with:
[A] Rural Business Hubs
[B] Cooperative Societies
[C] Village Panchayats
[D] Forest Development
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Correct Answer: B [Cooperative Societies]
Notes:
According to the Article 43 B in Part IV of the Constitution of India, The State shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.
9. Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India has to be amended to provide for the formation of a new State ?
[A] First Schedule
[B] Second Schedule
[C] Third Schedule
[D] Ninth Schedule
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Correct Answer: A [First Schedule]
Notes:
The First Schedule of the Constitution of India has to be amended to provide for the formation of a new State.
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.
