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 is the final authority to interpret the Constitution of India?
[A] President
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Council of Ministers
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
In India, the final authority to interpret the Constitution lies with the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court is the highest judicial body in the country and is responsible for interpreting the provisions of the Constitution to ensure its proper implementation. This authority is derived from Article 141 of the Constitution, which states that the law declared by the Supreme Court shall be binding on all courts within the territory of India.
2. What is true about Emergency duration under Articles 356 and 352?
[A] Article 356: maximum 3 years; Article 352: indefinite duration
[B] Article 352: maximum 3 years; Article 356: indefinite duration
[C] Both Articles 356 and 352: maximum 3 years
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Article 356: maximum 3 years; Article 352: indefinite duration]
Notes:
Article 356 allows President’s Rule for a maximum of 3 years. Article 352 (National Emergency) can remain in force indefinitely with Parliamentary approval every 6 months after the 44th Amendment Act, 1978. Both provisions regulate emergency powers under the Indian Constitution.
3. To enforce the fundamental rights, which among the following court(s) has / have authority to issue writs?
- Supreme Court
- High Courts
- District Courts
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2 ]
Notes:
In India, both Supreme Court and High Court have been empowered with Writ Jurisdiction. Further, Parliament by law can extend power to issue writs to any other courts (including local courts) for local limits of jurisdiction of such courts.
4. When vice president acts as the president , which among the following is/ are true?
[A] He/ She remains the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[B] He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[C] Lok Sabha Speaker performs the duty of the chairman of the Rajya Sabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
When vice president acts as the president, he ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
5. Which of the following Lok Sabha had the shortest duration?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: D [12th]
Notes:
The 12th Lok Sabha had the shortest duration in the history of Indian parliament. The duration of the 12th Lok Sabha was from 10 March 1998 – 26 April 1999.
6. With which of the following Residuary Powers vests in __?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Council of Ministers
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: D [Parliament]
Notes:
The Parliament is vested with the residuary powers of legislation. Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of India says that the Parliament has exclusive power to make any law.
7. Who called Indian people as “a single people living under a single imperium derived from a single source”?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Dr. B R Ambedkar
[D] Mahatma Gandhi
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. B R Ambedkar]
Notes:
Dr. Ambedkar had said the following words regarding India being Union of the states. “The use of the word Union is deliberate. The Drafting Committee wanted to make it clear that though India was to be a federation, the federation was not a result of an agreement by the States to join in the federation and that the federation not being the result of an agreement, no state has a right to secede from it. Though the country and the people may be divided into different states for convenience of administration the whole country is one integral whole, its people a single people living under a single imperium derived from a single source.“
8. 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]
9. The Higher court issued a writ to a lower court preventing it from exceeding its jurisdiction. This is referred to as ________?
[A] Certiorari
[B] Prohibition
[C] Habeas Corpus
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [Prohibition]
Notes:
If the Higher court issued a writ to a lower court preventing it from exceeding its jurisdiction it is referred to as Prohibition.
10. When was the EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) first introduced in elections (on experimental basis) ?
[A] 1989-90
[B] 1992-93
[C] 1998-99
[D] 2002-03
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Correct Answer: A [1989-90]
Notes:
In the year 1989-90 the EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) were first introduced in elections on experimental basis in India.
