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. How many freedoms are guaranteed by Article 19 (Right to Freedom)?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: D [6]
Notes:Article 19 is the most important and key article which embodies the “basic freedoms”. Article 19(1) provides that all citizens shall have the right- (originally 7, now 6)
- To freedom of speech and expression;
- To assemble peaceably and without arms;
- To form associations or unions;
- To move freely throughout the territory of India;
- To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India;
To practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
2. Which of the following statement regarding the Financial Powers of President of India is wrong?
[A] No Money bill can be introduced without the prior consent of President
[B] President prepares the budget
[C] President appoints the finance commission every five year
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [President prepares the budget]
Notes:
The Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance is responsible for producing the Union Budget and not the President of India.
3. The State Reorganization Act 1956 divided the country in 5 Zones. In which Zone Rajasthan was placed?
[A] Northern Zone
[B] Western Zone
[C] Central Zone
[D] South Zone
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Correct Answer: A [Northern Zone]
Notes:
The State Reorganization Act of 1956 divided the country in 5 Zones. The state of Rajasthan was placed in the Northern Zone.
4. The power to create of abolish legislative council in states is vested with which among the following?
[A] Council of State Ministers
[B] Governor of the state
[C] Legislative assembly of the state
[D] President of India
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Correct Answer: C [Legislative assembly of the state]
Notes:
Legislative assembly of the state make recommendations and parliament makes necessary laws for this
5. In which year “The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act” was enacted?
[A] 2003
[B] 2005
[C] 2007
[D] 2009
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Correct Answer: B [2005]
Notes:
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was enacted by the parliament of India in 2005 to protect women from domestic violence. It was brought into force on 26 October 2006.
6. The Chairman of the Finance Commission is the ex-officio Chairman of:
- Monetary Policy Committee
- Tax Policy Council
- Tax Policy Research Unit (TPRU)
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [None]
Notes:
Union Finance Minister is the Chairman of Tax Policy Council. RBI Governor is the ex-officio Chairperson of the newly constituted Monetary Policy Committee. Tax Policy Research Unit is headed by an officer of the level of Chief Commissioner at functional level alternatively from CBDT and CBEC for a fixed tenure, who will directly report to Revenue Secretary.
7. How many types of writ are there in the Indian Constitution?
[A] 5
[B] 4
[C] 7
[D] 3
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Correct Answer: A [5]
Notes:
A writ is a formal written order issued by a government entity in the name of the sovereign power. There are five types of Writs – Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Prohibition, Certiorari and Quo warranto.
8. Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following parts of Indian Constitution?
[A] Part IV A
[B] Part III
[C] Part II
[D] Part V
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Correct Answer: A [Part IV A]
Notes:
The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. These duties set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution, concern individuals and the nation.
9. Who was the first woman prime minister in the world?
[A] Indira Gandhi
[B] Sirimavo Bandaranaike
[C] Margaret Thatcher
[D] Golda Meir
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Correct Answer: B [Sirimavo Bandaranaike]
Notes:
Sirima Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike, commonly known as Sirimavo Bandaranaike, was a Sri Lankan stateswoman. She became the world’s first non-hereditary female head of government in modern history, when she was elected Prime Minister of Sri Lanka in 1960
10. Who among the following participates in the election of the Vice-President of India? (UPSC Prelims 1979).
[A] The people directly
[B] The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[C] The members of Rajya Sabha only
[D] The members of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and State Legislatures
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Correct Answer: B [The members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
ELECTION OF VICE-PRESIDENT
(1) The Vice-President shall be elected by the members of an electoral college consisting of the members of both Houses of Parliament in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of a single transferable vote and the voting at such election shall be by secret ballot.
(2) The Vice-President shall not be a member of either House of Parliament
(3) No person shall be eligible for election as Vice-President unless he –
(a) is a citizen on India;
(b) Has completed the age of thirty-five years; and
(c) is qualified for election as a member of the Council of States
(4) A person shall not be eligible for election as Vice-President if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State or under any local or other authority subject to the control of any of the said Governments.
