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. For how long, a joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament may be convened to consider a bill which was passed by one house and pending in another house?
[A] 3 Months
[B] 6 Months
[C] 9 Months
[D] 12 Months
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Correct Answer: B [6 Months]
Notes:
If an ordinary bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting.
2. In which year National Commission for Minorities was established?
[A] 1989
[B] 1990
[C] 1991
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: D [1992]
Notes:
Officially, there are 6 minorities in India viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The commission is made up of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and five members. Unlike other bodies like NCSC and NCST, NCM has no constitutional backing or status.
3. In which type of the question in parliament, a written answer is desired?
[A] Starred question
[B] Unstarred question
[C] Short notice
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Unstarred question]
Notes:
- A starred question is distinguished by an asterisk and needs an oral answer. Since the answer is oral, supplementary questions might follow a starred question.
- An un-starred question requires written answer. Since the answer is given in written, there cannot be supplementary questions that follow an un-stared question
A question relating to a matter of public importance of an urgent character asked with notice shorter than ten days is called a “Short Notice Question” Short Notice questions are generally answered orally
4. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a Governor?
[A] Article 152
[B] Article 153
[C] Article 154
[D] Article 156
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Correct Answer: B [Article 153]
Notes:
Article 153 of the Constitution of India requires a governor to be appointed for every state in India.
5. Which among the following committees of Lok Sabha is assisted by Comptroller & Auditor General of India?
[A] Estimates committee
[B] Public Accounts Committee
[C] Joint Committee of salary and allowances
[D] Joint committee of Offices of Profit
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Correct Answer: B [Public Accounts Committee]
Notes:
Public Accounts Committee examines the annual audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
6. Judicial Review is the most distinctive contribution of which of the following Supreme Courts?
[A] Supreme Court of the United States
[B] Supreme Court of Canada
[C] Supreme Court of India
[D] Supreme Court of the United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: A [Supreme Court of the United States]
Notes:
The correct answer is the Supreme Court of the United States. Judicial review, the power to invalidate laws and executive actions that are contrary to the Constitution, was established in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison (1803). This principle has since become a cornerstone of American constitutional law, allowing the judiciary to act as a check on legislative and executive powers. Other countries, like Canada and India, have adopted similar practices, but the U.S. Supreme Court is credited with formalizing the concept.
7. Directive Principles are just like ‘a cheque on bank payable at the convenience of the bank’. Who among the following said this?
[A] Jawahar Lal Nehru
[B] Bhim Rao Ambedkar
[C] Mr. R. K. Sidhwa
[D] Prof. K T Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Prof. K T Shah]
Notes:
Prof. K.T. Shah was an economist of repute also along with being a member of Constituent Assembly. He was a critique of the DPSP and had called them “a needless fraud”, “an excellent window dressing without stock behind that dressing” and like “a cheque on a bank payable when able, only when the resources of the bank permit”.
8. The constitution of India does not provide for impeachment of which of the following?
[A] Chief Justice of India
[B] President of India
[C] Vice President of India
[D] Governor of an Indian State
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Correct Answer: D [Governor of an Indian State]
Notes:
Governor holds office on pleasure of the President. The constitution does not provide any procedure for removal of the Governor from office. However, term of the Governor is prescribed as five years.
9. Which among the following is the most important condition to decide for the validity of nomination of a College student, who seeks to be elected to the Municipal Council of his / her City?
[A] He / she obtains permission from the Principal of his College
[B] He / she is a member of a Political Party
[C] His / her name figures in the Voter’s List
[D] He / she submits a declaration owing allegiance of the Constitution of India
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Correct Answer: C [His / her name figures in the Voter’s List]
Notes:
The most important condition to decide for the validity of nomination of a College student, who seeks to be elected to the Municipal Council of his / her City is that the name of the student should figure in Voter list.
10. Who among the following can pardon the Capital Punishment?
[A] President, Governor and Administrator of Union Territory
[B] President & Governor
[C] President & Administrator of Union Territory
[D] Only President
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Correct Answer: D [Only President]
Notes:
According to the article 72 of Indian Constitution, the president shall have the power to grant pardons, reprieves, respites or remissions of punishment or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence.
