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. In which year, the first meeting of Rajya Sabha was held in Independent India?
[A] 1950
[B] 1952
[C] 1953
[D] 1954
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Correct Answer: B [1952]
Notes:
The first meeting of Council of State was held on 13 May 1952. However, The Rajya Sabha, its Hindi nomenclature was adopted in 23 August, 1954.
2. What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Goa , Mizoram
[B] Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa
[C] Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
[D] Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa]
Notes:
Nagaland was formed in 1963
Mizoram was formed in 20th Feb1987
Goa as a state was formed in 30th May 1987
3. To be appointed as a judge of Supreme Court a person should have been an advocate of a High Court for at least _________Yrs?
[A] 5
[B] 10
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: B [10]
Notes:
To be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court, a person must be a citizen of India and must have been the judge of a high court for a period of 5 years or an advocate of the High Court for at least 10 years or in view of the President a distinct Jurist of the country. Thus, there is nothing which can prevent the direct appointment of the Judges of Supreme Court from the Bar, yet, so far the appointments have been made from the Judges of High Courts only.
4. Article 36-51 of our constitution are related to which of the following?
[A] Fundamental Rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duities
[D] Union Executive
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Correct Answer: B [DPSP]
Notes:
DPSP or Directive Principles of State Policy are 15 principles enshrined in the constitution for states to keep in view while framing the policies. These provisions enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) are not enforceable by courts.
5. Which part of the Indian constitution deals with Trade, Commerce and Inter Course within the territories of India?
[A] Part XII
[B] Part XIII
[C] Part XIV
[D] Part XV
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Correct Answer: B [Part XIII]
Notes:
Part XIII (Articles 301-307) deals with freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse. The articles in this part provide for power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse and restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the States with regard to trade and commerce.
6. The constitution of India was ordained by which of the following?
[A] British Government
[B] Government of India
[C] People of India
[D] Viceroy of India
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Correct Answer: C [People of India]
Notes:
The source from which the Indian Constitution came into existence is apparent from the words “We, The People of India” given in the Preamble. It is ordained by the people of India through their representatives in the constituent assembly.
7. If certain case required to take a decision regarding constitution of India then which court has power to do so?
[A] Supreme Court Only
[B] Both High Court & Supreme Court
[C] Neither High court nor Supreme Court
[D] High court only
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Correct Answer: A [Supreme Court Only]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Supreme Court Only.” The Supreme Court of India has the exclusive authority to interpret the Constitution under Article 32, which allows individuals to approach it for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Additionally, Article 141 establishes that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts in India. This central role underscores the Supreme Court’s position as the guardian of the Constitution.
8. How long did the constituent assembly take to frame the constitution?
[A] Approximately 1 year
[B] Approximately 2 years
[C] Approximately 3 years
[D] 6 months
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Correct Answer: C [Approximately 3 years]
Notes:
The constituent assembly took 2 years , 11 months and 18 days to frame the constitution
9. Who among the following has right to declare any area as a Scheduled Area?
[A] Governor of the respective state
[B] President of India
[C] Parliament of India
[D] State legislature
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
President of India has the right to declare any area as a Scheduled Area and has powers with respect to the administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas.
10. 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.
