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. Via which of the following amendments, the term “Socialist” was inserted in Preamble of Indian constitution?
[A] 38th Amendment Act
[B] 42nd Amendment Act
[C] 49th Amendment Act
[D] 52nd Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [42nd Amendment Act]
Notes:
By the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), three new words were added to the preamble of the constitution- socialist, secular and integrity.
2. What is the upper limit of election expense in a parliamentary constituency?
[A] 10 lakhs
[B] 25 lakhs
[C] 70 lakhs
[D] 1 cr
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Correct Answer: C [70 lakhs]
Notes:As per the current norms, the maximum limit of election expenses per candidate is as follows:
Lok Sabha Constituencies
- 70 Lakh for all States except Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim.
- 54 Lakh for Arunachal Pradesh, Goa and Sikkim = 54.00 Lakhs
- 70 Lakh for NCT of Delhi
- 54 Lakh for other Union Territories.
Assembly Constituencies
- 28 Lakh for bigger states and NCT of Delhi
- 20 Lakh for smaller states and UTs.
3. What is the maximum number of terms one can serve as the President of India?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Four
[D] No limit
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Correct Answer: D [No limit]
Notes:
The constitution of India does not impose a limit on the number of terms a person can serve as the President. Thus a President can be elected for a five-year term and is eligible for immediate re-election. The person can then serve in the position for any number of terms. This differs from countries like the USA, where a person can only be elected president for a maximum of two terms.
4. In case of a conflict between directive principles and fundamental rights, which shall prevail?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] DPSP
[C] supreme court will decide
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Fundamental rights]
Notes:
In case of a conflict between the Directive Principles of State Policy and fundamental rights the later is to prevail. DPSPs are not enforceable by law. They are just directives to the state.
5. In the wake of the sarkaria commission report, which state suggested the abolition of the office of the governor?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamilnadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
In the wake of the sarkaria commission report the state of Andhra Pradesh suggested the abolition of the office of the Governor.
6. Which of the following states in India is exempted from reservation for Scheduled Castes in Panchayati Raj institutions?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Assam
[C] Arunanchal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: C [Arunanchal Pradesh]
Notes:
Arunanchal Pradesh by Constitution (Eighty-third Amendment) Act, 2000
7. Which amendment of the constitution added Administrative Tribunals?
[A] 42nd amendment act
[B] 44th amendment act
[C] 46th amendment act
[D] 49th amendment act
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Correct Answer: A [42nd amendment act]
Notes:
Constitution (42nd) Amendment added a new part XIVA to the Constitution for Tribunals: Administrative Tribunals (Art 323A) and Tribunals for other purpose (Art 323B).
8. Which among the following is a written supplementary, explanatory or appended document of Indian constitution?
[A] Part VI
[B] Preamble
[C] Schedules
[D] DPSP
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Correct Answer: C [Schedules]
Notes:
This term is used for schedules which are lists in the constitution that categorise and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy.
9. Directive principles particularly article 39 (b) and (c ) of the constitution of India are many times referred as charters of the following?
[A] Liberty of religion
[B] Social and economic justice
[C] Liberty to move anywhere in India territories
[D] Imparting education to school children
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Correct Answer: B [Social and economic justice]
Notes:
Article 39 (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good; and (c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment; these are sometimes called charter of social and economic justice.
10. Althing is the national parliament of:
[A] Ireland
[B] Iceland
[C] Portugal
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: B [Iceland]
Notes:
Please note that Althing is the oldest functioning parliamentary institution in the world established in 930 AD
