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. A judge of Supreme Court of India can be removed from office by which / whom among the following?
[A] Parliament by law
[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. Which among the following is the official language of Union Territory of Lakshadweep ?
[A] Tamil
[B] Malayalam
[C] Great Andamanese
[D] Sinhala
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Correct Answer: B [Malayalam]
Notes:
Official Languages of Lakshdweep are Malayalam and English, while there are two spoken languages also viz. Jeseri and Dhivehi.
3. Which amendment of the constitution is related to reorganization of states on a linguistic basis?
[A] 1st
[B] 7th
[C] 10th
[D] 15th
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Correct Answer: B [7th]
Notes:
The 7th Amendment of Indian Constitution was needed to implement the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission regarding the reorganization of the states on a linguistic basis. Abolished the existing classification of states into four categories i.e., Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states and reorganised them into 14 states and 6 union territories.
4. In whose name all the contracts of Government of India are concluded?
[A] Prime miniter of India
[B] President of India
[C] Finance Minister of India
[D] Finance Secretary of India
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
President of India is the head of the state and all government contracts are concluded in the name of President.
5. Who among the following is not a member of the committee which recommends the president of India regarding appointments of Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission?
[A] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[B] Union Home Minister
[C] Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
[D] Union Law Minister
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Correct Answer: D [Union Law Minister]
Notes:
The appointment committee consists of Prime Minister as Chairperson, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Home Minister, leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha & Deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha.
6. What has been the maximum number of candidates in any constituency in India at any election so far?
[A] 133
[B] 333
[C] 533
[D] 1033
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Correct Answer: D [1033]
Notes:
In Modakurichi Assembly Constituency of Tamil Nadu there were 1033 contesting candidates during the general election to Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly in 1996. The ballot papers were in the form of a booklet.
7. Who among the following is not a member of any of the two houses of our country?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Finance Minister
[D] Railway Minister
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
President is not a member of any of the two houses of our country. President is a title given to leaders of republican states. President of India is the ceremonial head of state of India and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces.
8. Which of the following actions can be taken by the president regarding money bill, when the bill has been passed by the parliament?
[A] Amend it
[B] Reject it
[C] Kept it with him
[D] Return it for reconsideration
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Correct Answer: C [Kept it with him]
Notes:
If it a money bill, the President may either give or withhold his assent to a Money Bill. Under the Constitution, a Money Bill cannot be returned to the House by the President for reconsideration.
9. In which year Indian National Congress put forward the demand for a Constituent Assembly?
[A] 1929
[B] 1935
[C] 1932
[D] 1946
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Correct Answer: B [1935]
Notes:
The Indian National Congress for the first time in the year 1935 officially demanded a Constituent Assembly to frame the Constitution of India. And in the year 1938 Jawaharlal Nehru declared that the Constitution of India should be framed without any outside interference.
10. Which part of Indian Constitution deals with the Panchayats?
[A] Part IX
[B] Part IX-A
[C] Part IX-B
[D] Part X
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Correct Answer: A [Part IX]
Notes:
The Part IX for the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayats. It was included in the Constitution of India by 73rd Amendment Act of 1992. It consists of articles 243 to 243 O.
