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 state / union territory got birth with the Punjab Reorganization Act of 1966?
[A] Haryana
[B] Hiamchal Pradesh
[C] Chandigarh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Haryana]
Notes:
State of Punjab was bifurcated to create Haryana in the year 1966. It formed that seventeenth state of Indian Union. The Union Territory of Chandigarh was also carved out from the same.
2. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Act provided for reservation of seats for scheduled tribes of Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, & Arunachal Pradesh state assemblies?
[A] 52nd
[B] 57th
[C] 61st
[D] 65th
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Correct Answer: B [57th]
Notes:
Fifty-Seventh Amendment Act, 1987 had reserved seats for the STs in the legislative assemblies of the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Nagaland.
3. The Assam Reorganization Act of 1969 led to the creation of which of the following states?
[A] Manipur
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Mizoram
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
The Assam Reorganization (Meghalaya) Act of 1969 paved the way for the formation of Meghalaya. Meghalaya was initially a semi-autonomous territory within Assam, with its provincial council, before gaining full statehood on January 21st, 1972. The other two states, Manipur and Mizoram, were also carved out of Assam but not under this act.
4. Who among the following can establish an Inter-State Council?
[A] President
[B] Supreme court
[C] Prime minister
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
Inter State council is a constitutional body set up on the basis of provisions in Article 263 of the Constitution of India by a Presidential Orde
5. Which of the following Indian Presidents had previously represented India in UNESCO during their lifetime?
[A] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] Dr. S Radhakrishnan
[D] Giani Jail Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. S Radhakrishnan]
Notes:
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan represented India in UNESCO before his presidency. He was also India’s first Vice-President and second President. Besides being a politician, he was a renowned philosopher, author, and educationalist, interpreting Indian philosophy in Western terms. In 1932, he also represented India at the League of Nations. April 5, his birthday, is celebrated as Teachers Day in India.
6. In which year, two two additional Commissioners were appointed for the first time in Election Commission of India?
[A] 1980
[B] 1985
[C] 1989
[D] 1991
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Correct Answer: C [1989]
Notes:
Election Commission of India consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. For the first time two additional Election Commissioners were appointed on 16th October 1989 but they served only for a short tenure till 1st January 1990. Later, on 1st October 1993 two additional Election Commissioners were appointed.
7. Which of the following articles says that executive power of the state is vested in the Governor?
[A] Article 152
[B] Article 153
[C] Article 154
[D] Article 155
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Correct Answer: C [Article 154]
Notes:
Article 154 of the Constitution provides that the executive power of state is vested on the Governor. All executive actions of the state government are taken in the name of the Governor.
8. Which among the following term correctly represents the Zonal Councils?
[A] Advisory Bodies
[B] Actually Working Bodies
[C] Law Making authorities
[D] Administrative Bodies
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Correct Answer: A [Advisory Bodies]
Notes:
Zonal Councils are statutory and advisory bodies.
9. What is the minimum stay essential before a person can apply for Indian Citizenship?
[A] 2 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 10 years
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Correct Answer: C [7 years]
Notes:
If the person is of Indian origin, then he / she has to be ordinary resident of India for seven years before making application towards getting citizenship by registration.
10. The registration of Voters is a responsibility of which among the following?
[A] Individual Voters
[B] Government
[C] Election Commission
[D] Corporations
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Correct Answer: C [Election Commission ]
Notes:
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. Among other roles, the registration of voters is also the responsibility of Election Commission of India.
