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 constitutional amendment act, reduced the age of voting from 21 years to 18 years?
[A] 59th Amendment Act
[B] 60th Amendment Act
[C] 61st Amendment Act
[D] 62nd Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: C [61st Amendment Act]
Notes:
61st Amendment Act, 1989 reduced the voting age from 21 years to 18 years for the Lok Sabha and state legislative assembly elections.
2. Which of the following is not a function of the Chief Secretary of state?
[A] To exercise control over the whole Secretariat
[B] To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration
[C] To act as a spokesman of the State Government
[D] To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state
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Correct Answer: D [To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state]
Notes:
The key function of the Chief Secretary of state include (1) To exercise control over the whole Secretariat (2) To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration (3) To act as a spokesman of the State Government.
3. The amendment of the constitution can be initiated in which of the following?
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- State Assemblies
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 or 2
[C] Only 1 or 3
[D] 1 or 2 or 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 or 2 ]
Notes:
A constitution amendment bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament. A bill for the purpose of amendment of constitution can NOT be introduced in any state legislature.
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. Safeguarding the public Property , developing scientific temper and promoting communal harmony come under which of the following ?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duties
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Fundamental duties]
Notes:
Safeguarding the public Property [Article 51A (i)]; developing scientific temper [Article 51A (h)] and promoting communal harmony [Article 51A (e)].
6. Which of the following states of India were Union Territories before becoming states ?
[A] Himachal Pradesh, & Tripura
[B] Himachal Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura
[C] Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Sikkim & Tripura
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Himachal Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura]
Notes:
Five current states viz. Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Tripura and Mizoram were union territories before becoming full-fledged states. Goa became state in 1987, Himachal Pradesh in 1971, Manipur and Tripura in 1972 and Mizoram became state in 1987.
Sikkim had become a Protectorate in 1974 and it was given full statehood in 1974 under 35th amendment. Jammu & Kashmir is the only state in India which has been converted to two two Union Territories.
7. Which of the following are called “scheduled areas” as per Indian constitution?
[A] Tribal inhabited areas located in North East India
[B] Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India other than North East India
[C] Tribal inhabited areas located all over India including NE states
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India other than North East India]
Notes:
Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India than North East India. Tribal areas of the Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are separately dealt with provisions given in 5th schedule
8. Which among the following is correct regarding Directive Principles?
[A] Positive Injunctions
[B] Negative Injunctions
[C] Justifiable Injunctions
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Positive Injunctions]
Notes:
While fundamental rights are in effect negative injunctions to state in certain matters, Directive Principles are positive injunctions / instructions to the state to work for attainment of objective of a welfare state.
9. The contingency fund of India has been placed at the disposal of which among the following authorities?
[A] Comptroller and Auditor General of India
[B] President of India
[C] Parliament of India
[D] Prime Minister of India
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
Contingency fund of India has been placed at the disposal of President of India. On the other hand, contingency funds of State Governments are at disposal of Governor.
10. How many states are part of the North eastern Council ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
The council consists of eight member states of the North Eastern Region, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In 2002, Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council.
