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 among the following is the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
[A] President
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Council of Ministers
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
In India, the final authority to interpret the Constitution lies with the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the country and is responsible for interpreting the provisions of the Constitution to ensure its proper implementation. This authority is derived from Article 141 of the Constitution, which states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
2. What is the maximum number of candidates an EVM machine can support?
[A] 36
[B] 56
[C] 64
[D] 72
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Correct Answer: C [64]
Notes:
Electronic voting machines can handle only 16 candidate choices per machine. If there are more than 16 candidates, four EVMs can be connected in series to a single master controller to handle 64 candidates.
3. In which of the following the basic aims and objectives of the constitution are discussed ?
[A] Part-I
[B] Schedule-I
[C] Part-II
[D] Preamble
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Correct Answer: D [Preamble]
Notes:
The basic aims and objectives of the constitution of India are discussed in the preamble. Preamble is also the source from which the document derives its authority, and meaning.
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 article of the constitution of India lays down the procedure for impeachment of the President?
[A] Article 60
[B] Article 61
[C] Article 65
[D] Article 69
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Correct Answer: B [Article 61]
Notes:
Under the article 61 of the constitution of India, the President can be impeached for the violation of the Constitution and the charges shall be initiated by either House of the Parliament.
6. 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.
7. Which among the following constitutional amendment acts is known for establishment of administrative tribunals?
[A] 41st amendment act
[B] 42nd amendment act
[C] 61st amendment act
[D] 69th amendment act
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Correct Answer: B [42nd amendment act]
Notes:
The 42nd constitutional amendment acts is known for establishment of administrative tribunals in India. Administrative Tribunals Act owes its origin to Article 323-A of the Constitution of India.
8. 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.
9. What is the maximum number of votes which can be cast in Electronic Voting Machine?
[A] 2840
[B] 3840
[C] 5000
[D] 6500
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Correct Answer: B [3840]
Notes:
EVMs can record a maximum of 3840 votes. As normally the total number of electors in a polling station will not exceed 1500, the capacity of EVMs is more than sufficient
10. As per the provisions of the Constitution of India, the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister can not exceed more than ___:
[A] 15% of Lok Sabha members
[B] 15% of Rajya Sabha members
[C] 15% of Members of Parliament
[D] 10% of Members of Parliament
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Correct Answer: A [15% of Lok Sabha members]
Notes:
Article 75. 1. A: The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen per cent. Of the total number of members of the House of the People. It is stipulated that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers of India shall not exceed fifteen per cent of the total number of members of the House of the People.
