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. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India, is related to which among the following?
[A] Townships
[B] Panchayats
[C] Municipalities
[D] District Boards
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Correct Answer: B [Panchayats]
Notes:
73rd Constitutional Amendment 1992 provided the present shape to the Panchayati Raj System. Now the Panchayati Raj Institutions in most of the States have been set up at three levels, village, intermediate and district levels. But in smaller States having a population of less than 20 lakh, there are only two tiers, the village level and the district level.
2. According to the provisions of which article of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can create a new all India service, if a resolution is passed by Rajya Sabha?
[A] Article 315
[B] Article 312
[C] Article 320
[D] Article 345
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Correct Answer: B [Article 312]
Notes:
According to the provisions of article 312, the Parliament can create a new all India service, if resolution to that effect in national interest is passed by the council of states.
3. How many members of Rajya Sabha are nominated by President of India?
[A] 2
[B] 10
[C] 12
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: C [12]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of parliament which represents the states and union territories. Its membership is fixed to maximum 250 members of which 238 are elected by the representatives of states and union territories while 12 members are nominated by President on account of their excellence in literature, science, art or social service
4. In context of panchayati Raj in India. The date 24 December 1996 is known for which of the following?
[A] Enactment of 73rd Constitutional Amendment
[B] Presentation of Ashok Mehta committee report
[C] Extension to the Scheduled Areas
[D] Establishment of District Planning Committee
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Correct Answer: C [Extension to the Scheduled Areas]
Notes:
The date 24th December 1996 is significant in the context of the Panchayati Raj in India as it marks the enforcement of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. The act aimed at extending the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas. Conferring them with self-governance, the law played a major role in decentralising power to the grassroots in these specific regions of the country.
5. Which among the following is incorrect about Cabinet system?
[A] The proceedings of the cabinet are kept secret
[B] The Prime Minister presides the cabinet meeting
[C] Members of the cabinet are chosen by the prime minister
[D] Inner cabinet has been stipulated by our constitution
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Correct Answer: D [Inner cabinet has been stipulated by our constitution]
Notes:
Inner cabinet has not been stipulated by the Constitution. The Prime Minister of India presides the cabinet meeting. Members of cabinet are chosen by the Prime Minister. The proceedings of the cabinet are kept secret.
6. JVP committee which was constituted in 1948-49 was related to which of the following ?
[A] Industrialization of India
[B] Formation of new states on linguistic basis
[C] National language of India
[D] Reservation for SC & STS
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Correct Answer: B [Formation of new states on linguistic basis]
Notes:
JVP committee was set up by the Congress to study the recommendations of Linguistic Provinces Commission (Dar Commission) . It comprised Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel and Pattabhi Sitaramayya. The committee gave its report on 1 April 1949 and said that time was NOT suitable for formation of new provinces. However, it also accepted presence of strong public sentiment towards linguistic states in the country.
7. Who among the following recommends the president of India regarding the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of Consolidated Fund of India?
[A] Finance Minister
[B] Comptroller & Auditor General of India
[C] Finance Commission
[D] Controller General of Accounts
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Correct Answer: C [Finance Commission]
Notes:
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India every fifth year under Article 280 of the Constitution. It recommends the president of India regarding the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of Consolidated Fund of India.
8. Under which of the following articles rule of law embodied under Article 14 of Indian constitution can be amended?
[A] Article 354
[B] Article 358
[C] Article 360
[D] Article 368
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Correct Answer: D [Article 368]
Notes:
The procedure of amendment to the constitution is laid down in the Article 368 of the Constitution of India. Under this article, rule of law embodied under Article 14 of Indian constitution can be amended.
9. Which article of the constitution of India lays down the procedure for impeachment of the President?
[A] Article 60
[B] Article 61
[C] Article 65
[D] Article 69
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Correct Answer: B [Article 61]
Notes:
Under the article 61 of the constitution of India, the President can be impeached for the violation of the Constitution and the charges shall be initiated by either House of the Parliament.
10. Article 280 of the Indian Constitution deals with constitution of which of the following commissions?
[A] Law commission
[B] Election commission
[C] Finance Commission
[D] Delimitation Commission
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Correct Answer: C [Finance Commission]
Notes:
According to the article 280 of the Indian Constitution, the President shall constitute a Finance Commission at the expiration of every fifth year or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary.
