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. The executive power of the state is vested in __?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] President
[C] Governor
[D] Council of Ministers in the state
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Correct Answer: C [Governor ]
Notes:
The executive power of a state in India is vested in the Governor. The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, similar to how the President is the constitutional head of the Union. The Governor exercises executive power either directly or through subordinate officers. The Governor is appointed by the President.
The Governor has control over subjects in the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. The Governor also makes important decisions on state policies and the portfolios of ministers. The Council of Ministers, with the Chief Minister as head, advises the Governor on his functions.
2. First Indian Prime Minister to resign from Office?
[A] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
[B] Morarji Desai
[C] H.D.Deve Gowda
[D] P.V.Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Morarji Desai]
Notes:
Morarji Desai had become the first non-congress PM of India in 1977 leading the Janata Party led coalition government. He resigned in 1979 when Charan Singh pulled out of the Janta Party. Thus, he became the first Prime Minister of India to resign from office.
3. How many types of emergencies are there in Constitution of India?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: C [3]
Notes:
The part 18 of Indian constitution deals with the emergency provisions. Three types of emergencies are defined in the constitution-National emergency, state emergency and financial emergency
4. What is the tenure of individual Rajya Sabha members?
[A] 3 years
[B] 4 years
[C] 5 years
[D] 6 years
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Correct Answer: D [6 years]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha has an indefinite term and not subject to dissolution (Article 83.1). The term of an Individual Rajya Sabha member is 6 years and one third of its members retire every two years, in accordance with the rules as prescribed by the parliament of India.
5. The language and ideals of the Preamble of Constitution of India is influenced / borrowed from which of the following constitution(s)?
- USA
- France
- Australia
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
The term and idea of the Preamble was borrowed from Constitution of United States of America. American Constitution was the first to begin with a Preamble. However, the language of the Preamble is borrowed from Constitution of Australia. At the same time, the ideals of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity come from French Constitution.
6. Vice President of India is elected by members of electoral college consisting of the members of __________?
[A] Rajya Sabha Only
[B] Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Only
[C] Lok Sabha , Rajya Sabha & state legislatures
[D] Lok Sabha , Rajya Sabha & state legislatures and UTs with legislatures
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Correct Answer: B [Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Only]
Notes:
The Vice President of India is elected by members of electoral collage consisting of the members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
7. Which of the following are the members of the electoral college electing the president?
[A] Elected members of Rajya Sabha
[B] Elected members of Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha
[C] Elected members of the Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
[D] Elected members of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha , state assemblies and assemblies of Union Territories
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Correct Answer: C [Elected members of the Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha and State Assemblies]
Notes:
The President is indirectly elected by means of an electoral college which consist of the elected members of both the houses of parliament and the Legislative assemblies of the States of India and the Union territories of Delhi, and Puducherry.
8. 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.
9. Who among the following was the first chairman of the National Commission for Women?
[A] Mohini Giri
[B] Dr. Poornima Advani
[C] Dr. Girija Vyas
[D] Jayanti Patnaik
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Correct Answer: D [Jayanti Patnaik]
Notes:
The first chairman of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in India was Mohini Giri. Established in 1992, the NCW aims to review legal and constitutional safeguards for women, recommend remedial measures, and ensure their rights are upheld. Mohini Giri, a prominent social activist and advocate for women’s rights, played a crucial role in shaping the commission’s agenda during its formative years.
10. “Test of reasonableness ” is a very important consequence under the following articles?
[A] Article 13
[B] Article 14
[C] Article15
[D] Article 16
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Correct Answer: B [Article 14]
Notes:
An important consequence of Article 14, that is Right to Equality is Test of easonableness. This means that classification that is unreasonable is open to challenge and to this extent the policy of legislation is open to judicial decisions.
