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. By which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution, Sikkim became a state of India?
[A] 32nd, 1974
[B] 35th, 1975
[C] 36th, 1975
[D] 37th, 1978
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Correct Answer: C [36th, 1975 ]
Notes:
Sikkim became a state of India via the Thirty-sixth Amendment Act, 1975 on 26th April, 1975. The Sikkim State day is observed on 16th May of every year because this was the day when the first Chief Minister of Sikkim assumed office.
2. What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Goa , Mizoram
[B] Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa
[C] Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
[D] Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa ]
Notes:The correct chronological order of the creation of the states of Assam, Nagaland, Goa, and Mizoram is as follows:
- Assam – Assam was created as a state in the year 1935, when it was carved out of the larger province of Bengal.
- Nagaland – Nagaland was created as a state in the year 1963. It was carved out of the larger state of Assam and became the 16th state of India.
- Mizoram – Mizoram was created as a state on 20 February 1987. Prior to that, it was a Union Territory and was part of the state of Assam.
- Goa – Goa was created as a state on 30 May 1987. Prior to that, it was a Union Territory and was part of the state of Bombay.
So, the correct chronological order of the creation of these states is: Assam, Nagaland, Mizroam, Goa
3. The makers of Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation of India, as prevalent in which among the following countries?
[A] United states
[B] United kingdom
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
The makers of the Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation from the model prevalent in Canada. The Indian federal structure is often described as “quasi-federal” because it has a strong central government, much like the Canadian model, which combines elements of both federalism and unitary governance.
4. Who is the chief executive head of the state?
[A] Chief minister
[B] Governor
[C] President
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
The provisions related to state executive are in articles 153 to 167. The state executive is made of Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers and Advocate General. The executive authority of a state is vested in the Governor; and Governor is the constitutional head of the state in the same way as President is the Constitutional head of the Union.
5. Right to property was made a Legal right from a Fundamental Right by which among the following amendments to Indian Constitution?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 46th
[D] 48th
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Correct Answer: B [44th]
Notes:
By 44th constitutional amendment act in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right. Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property and article 31 relating to compulsory acquisition of property have been omitted. It was, however, be ensured that the removal of property from the list of fundamental rights would not affect the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
6. If a member absents himself from parliament for ____days without permission of the house , his / her seat may be declared vacant?
[A] 60 days
[B] 90 days
[C] 100 days
[D] 180 days
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Correct Answer: A [60 days]
Notes:
If a member of Parliament absents himself from parliament for sixty days without permission of the house, his / her seat in the house may be declared vacant.
7. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was not a member of which of the following committees of the constituent assembly ?
[A] Committee on the rules of procedure
[B] Ad Hoc committee on National Flag
[C] Steering Committee
[D] Order of Business Committee
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Correct Answer: D [Order of Business Committee]
Notes:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the head of different committees under the Constituent Assembly for the Indian constitution, some of which were Committee on Procedure Rules, Steering Committee, Finance and Staff Committee, Ad Hoc committee on National Flag.
8. Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
[A] Article 125
[B] Article 127
[C] Article 129
[D] Article 131
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Correct Answer: C [Article 129]
Notes:
Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record.-
The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
9. Which of the following is / are qualifications to be appointed as governor of a state?
- Should be citizen of India
- Should not be resident of the state of which he / she works as Governor
- Should have completed age of 35 years
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 3 ]
Notes:
The only qualifications for appointment as Governor are that he should be a citizen of India and must have completed the age of thirty-five years. [Article 157]
10. The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India, to whom among the following?
[A] President of India
[B] Chief Justice of India
[C] Attorney General of India
[D] Solicitor General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Attorney General of India]
Notes:
The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India to Attorney General of India. He is appointed by the President.
