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. What is the maximum strength of a legislative assembly in India as prescribed by Constitution?
[A] 300
[B] 400
[C] 500
[D] 600
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Correct Answer: C [500]
Notes:
The constitution has fixed the maximum strength of a legislative assembly at 500 and minimum strength at 60. It means that its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the population size of the state. However, in case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram and Nagaland, it is 40 and 46 respectively.
2. Which among the following has the power to legislate on the matters which are neither in the Union List, nor in the State list nor in the Concurrent list of the Constitution of India?
[A] Parliament
[B] State Legislatures
[C] Both State legislatures and Parliament
[D] Neither Parliament nor State legislature
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Correct Answer: A [Parliament]
Notes:
The subjects which are not enlisted in Union/ State/ Concurrent List are called Residuary subjects. The power to legislate on residuary subjects lies with the parliament.
3. For how many times, a person can become President of India?
[A] Once
[B] Twice
[C] Thrice
[D] No limit
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Correct Answer: D [No limit]
Notes:
Article 57: Eligibility for re election
A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for reelection to that office
4. A bill becomes an act when __________?
[A] It is passed by any house
[B] It is passed by the original house after making amendments suggested by the other house
[C] It is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [It is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it]
Notes:
A bill becomes an Act when it is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it.
5. Which amendment of the constitution is related to reorganization of states on a linguistic basis?
[A] 1st
[B] 7th
[C] 10th
[D] 15th
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Correct Answer: B [7th]
Notes:
The 7th Amendment of Indian Constitution was needed to implement the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission regarding the reorganization of the states on a linguistic basis. Abolished the existing classification of states into four categories i.e., Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states and reorganised them into 14 states and 6 union territories.
6. Which among the following is true about the sequence of Question hour and Zero Hour?
[A] The day’s business normally starts with Question hour and Zero Hour follows the Question Hour
[B] The day’s business normally starts with Zero hour and Question Hour follows the Zero Hour
[C] The day’s business normally starts with Question hour or Zero Hour
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [The day’s business normally starts with Question hour and Zero Hour follows the Question Hour]
Notes:
The day’s business in the house of Parliament normally starts with Question hour which is followed by the Zero.
7. India is “Union of States” this expression was borrowed from the following constitution?
[A] Canada
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Article 1 of the Constitution describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’. This expression was borrowed from Canadian constitution.
8. Which among the following is not correct regarding the article 352 ?
[A] If national emergency is proclaimed because of war or external aggression It has automatic extension to Jammu & Kashmir
[B] If national emergency is proclaimed on the ground of armed rebellion then it does not automatically extend to Jammu & Kashmir
[C] If national emergency is proclaimed on the ground of armed rebellion then it automatically extends to Jammu & Kashmir
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [If national emergency is proclaimed on the ground of armed rebellion then it automatically extends to Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Article 352 states that the President can proclaim Emergency if he/she believes that a “grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
9. Which among the following was not a Union Territory before it was accorded the status of Full Fledged state ?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Manipur
[C] Tripura
[D] Sikkim
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Correct Answer: D [Sikkim]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh, Manipur and Tripura were Union Territories before they were upgraded to full fledged state. Sikkim was admitted in India as a full fledged state only.
10. Which of the following article deals with the appointment, duty and tenure of the Advocate General of State?
[A] Article 155
[B] Article 160
[C] Article 162
[D] Article 165
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Correct Answer: D [Article 165]
Notes:
An advocate general is a senior officer of the law. According to article 165, the Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State.
