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 authorities decides , how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India?
[A] President of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C] Arms Forces themselves
[D] Arms Forces Tribunal
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Correct Answer: B [ Parliament of India ]
Notes:
To decide far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India, is the prerogative of the Parliament under Article 33 & 34. These articles empower the Parliament to restrict, modify or abrogate the fundamental rights to the members of armed forces, para-military forces, police forces, members of intelligence agencies or similar services.
2. All union territories are under the President of India. This comes under which of the following powers of President ?
[A] Executive and Administrative Powers
[B] Legislative Powers
[C] Emergency Powers
[D] Judicial powers
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Correct Answer: A [Executive and Administrative Powers]
Notes:
All union territories of India are under the President. They come under the executive and administrative powers of the President of India.
3. In which case, Supreme Court spelled out the restrictions on the Union Government’s power to dismiss a state governments under Article 356?
[A] Minerva Mills Case
[B] S R Bommai Case
[C] Sajjan Singh Case
[D] Golaknath case
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Correct Answer: B [S R Bommai Case]
Notes:
Supreme court of India has given a landmark guideline spelled out the restrictions on the Union Government’s power to dismiss a state government as per the Article 356 of the Indian Constitution in S R Bommai Case.
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. 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.
6. Which among the following is a type of functional local bodies established as autonomous bodies via legislations by the state legislatures?
[A] Town Area Committee
[B] Cantonment Board
[C] Urban Development Authority
[D] Notified Areas Committee
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Correct Answer: C [Urban Development Authority]
Notes:
The Municipal Corporations, Municipalities, Notified Area Committees, Town Area Committees, Cantonment Boards, Townships and Port Trusts are called Area Based Urban bodies. Apart from that there are some functional local bodies which are established as autonomous bodies via legislations by the state legislatures. These include the Town Improvement Trusts, Urban Development Authorities, Water Supply and Sewerage Boards, City Transport Boards, Housing Boards, pollution Control Boards, Electricity supply Boards etc. They work autonomously and are not subordinate to the area based bodies.
7. The President of Union of India has the same constitutional authority as which of the following?
[A] British Monarch
[B] President of U.S.A.
[C] President of Egypt
[D] President of U.S.S.R.
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Correct Answer: A [British Monarch]
Notes:
Politically Indian President and British King are on same position but the major difference is that Indian President is indirectly elected. There is a constitutional monarchy in Britain means the British king or queen is the head of the state but the power of taking any decision resides with an elected parliament.
8. Which of the following is the criterion for a political party to be recognized as a national party?
[A] When it contests elections in all the States of the country
[B] When it secures at least five per cent of the total votes cast in a national election
[C] If it captures power at least in three States
[D] If it is recognized as a political party in four or more States
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Correct Answer: D [If it is recognized as a political party in four or more States]
Notes:
A registered party is recognized as a national party only if it fulfils any one of the following three conditions: At a general election to Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly, the party polls 6% of votes in any four or more states and in addition it wins four Lok Sabha seats.
9. Which one of the following comes under the jurisdiction of both the High Courts and the Supreme Court?
[A] Disputes between the Centre and the States
[B] Disputes between the States interse
[C] Protection of the Fundamental Rights
[D] Protection against the violation of the Constitution
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Correct Answer: C [Protection of the Fundamental Rights]
Notes:
Indian law The Supreme Court, the highest in the country, may issue writs under Article 32 of the Constitution for enforcement of fundamental rights and under Articles 139 for enforcement of rights other than fundamental rights, while High Courts, the superior courts of the States, may issue writs under Articles 226.
10. Which act discontinued the appointment to civil services and reservation of posts by the Secretary of State?
[A] Independence of India Act, 1947
[B] Government of India Act, 1935
[C] Government of India Act, 1919
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [ Independence of India Act, 1947 ]
Notes:
The Indian Independence Act, 1947 had the provision for discontinuation of civil services and reservation of posts by Secretary of State. However, the members of the civil services appointed before August 15, 1947 were to enjoy all the benefits that they were entitled till that time.
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