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. First session of Lok Sabha was held in which among the following years?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: C [1952]
Notes:
The first Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India’s first general election in which 17.3 crore voters elected 489 members. It’s first session commenced on 13 May 1952. The Lok Sabha completed its term and was dissolved in April 1957.
2. In the parliament terminology, what is the meaning of Closure?
[A] end of session of parliament
[B] end of proceedings of a day
[C] end of debate on a motion
[D] starting of a session
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Correct Answer: C [end of debate on a motion]
Notes:
The closure motion is a motion moved by a member of parliament to cut short the debate on a matter before the House. If the motion is approved by the House, debate is stopped forthwith and the matter is put to vote.
3. The first session of constituent assembly took place on which of the following dates?
[A] 9-23 December 1946
[B] 9-23 December 1947
[C] 20-25 January 1947
[D] 20-25 January 1950
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Correct Answer: A [9-23 December 1946]
Notes:
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India took place in Constitutional Hall, New Delhi, on 9th December 1946. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. In the first meeting, the assembly adopted an ‘Objective Resolution’ which later became the preamble of the constitution. It appointed various committees. The report of the committees formed the basis on which the first draft of the constitution was prepared. It reassembled on 14 August 1947 as Constituent Assembly for independent India.
After partition, Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the president of Constituent Assembly of Independent India. Professor Harendra Coomar Mookerjee was Vice President of the Constituent Assembly. While Dr. Rajendra Prasad later became President of India, Prof. HC Mookerjee became first Governor of West Bengal.
4. Which among the following is the most appropriate definition of Political liberty of Citizens of India ?
[A] Right to participate in the government and assume equal opportunity to assume highest office
[B] right to cast vote and participate in the election process
[C] Equal opportunity to freely move in the Political territories of India
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Right to participate in the government and assume equal opportunity to assume highest office]
Notes:
The rights to life and personal liberty apply for persons of any nationality, while others, such as the freedom of speech and expression are applicable only to the citizens of India (including non-resident Indian citizens).
5. What fraction of seats in the private schools are reserved for weaker sections of the society under the Right to Education Act?
[A] 10%
[B] 25%
[C] 30%
[D] 40%
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Correct Answer: B [25%]
Notes:
Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Bill, 2008 which was passed by the parliament seeks to reserve 25% of seats in the private schools for weaker sections of the society.
6. Who among the following presidents of India was the first Chief Minister of Modern states in India?
[A] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[B] Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] Dr. BD Jatti
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Correct Answer: B [Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy]
Notes:
Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh when the state was formed in 1956
7. Who among the following introduced the modern concept of rule in India?
[A] Mughal
[B] British
[C] Portuguese
[D] French
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Correct Answer: B [British]
Notes:
The modern concept of rule in India like Parliamentary democracy, Bicameralism, land revenue, Police system, Judiciary system were introduced by the British. Even in the case of drafting the Indian constitution a maximum part is taken from the Government of India Act of 1935.
8. Directive Principles are just like ‘a cheque on bank payable at the convenience of the bank’. Who among the following said this?
[A] Jawahar Lal Nehru
[B] Bhim Rao Ambedkar
[C] Mr. R. K. Sidhwa
[D] Prof. K T Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Prof. K T Shah]
Notes:
Prof. K.T. Shah was an economist of repute also along with being a member of Constituent Assembly. He was a critique of the DPSP and had called them “a needless fraud”, “an excellent window dressing without stock behind that dressing” and like “a cheque on a bank payable when able, only when the resources of the bank permit”.
9. Which among the following is the most important condition to decide for the validity of nomination of a College student, who seeks to be elected to the Municipal Council of his / her City?
[A] He / she obtains permission from the Principal of his College
[B] He / she is a member of a Political Party
[C] His / her name figures in the Voter’s List
[D] He / she submits a declaration owing allegiance of the Constitution of India
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Correct Answer: C [His / her name figures in the Voter’s List]
Notes:
The most important condition to decide for the validity of nomination of a College student, who seeks to be elected to the Municipal Council of his / her City is that the name of the student should figure in Voter list.
10. Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India has to be amended to provide for the formation of a new State ?
[A] First Schedule
[B] Second Schedule
[C] Third Schedule
[D] Ninth Schedule
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Correct Answer: A [First Schedule]
Notes:
The First Schedule of the Constitution of India has to be amended to provide for the formation of a new State.
