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. 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.
2. Which among the following language is NOT there in the 8th Schedule of Constitution of India?
[A] Dogri
[B] Rajasthani
[C] Sindhi
[D] Manipuri
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthani]
Notes:
The 22 languages in Eighth schedule are: 1. Assamese 2. Bengali 3. Bodo 4. Dogri 5. Gujarati 6. Hindi 7. Kannada 8. Kashmiri 9. Konkani 10. Maithili 11. Malayalam 12. Manipuri 13. Marathi 14. Nepali 15. Odia 16. Punjabi 17. Sanskrit 18. Santali 19. Sindhi 20. Tamil 21. Telugu 22. Urdu
3. The amendment of the constitution can be initiated in which of the following?
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- State Assemblies
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 or 2
[C] Only 1 or 3
[D] 1 or 2 or 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 or 2 ]
Notes:
A constitution amendment bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament. A bill for the purpose of amendment of constitution can NOT be introduced in any state legislature.
4. Balwantrai Mehta, a pioneer of Panchayati Raj and a distinguished freedom fighter, was Chief minister of which state?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
BBalwantrai Mehta was one of the legendry freedom fighters of the country who participated in the Bardoli Satyagraha. He is best known as second Chief Minister of Gujarat.He is credited for pioneering the concept the Panchayati Raj in India and also known as Father of Panchayati Raj in India.
5. Delhi was called national Capital Territory by which amendment Act ?
[A] 63rd
[B] 69th
[C] 91st
[D] 93rd
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Correct Answer: B [69th]
Notes:
Constitution (69th) Amendment Act, 1991 granted special status to Delhi and declared it the National Capital Territory. A Lieutenant Governor was nominated as Administrator of Delhi and legislative assembly was created for Delhi.
6. Which among the following is true regarding the resignation of the speaker and deputy speaker ?
[A] The Speaker may resign by writing to Deputy Speaker but Deputy Speaker may not resign by writing to Speaker
[B] The Deputy Speaker may resign by writing to Speaker but Speaker may not resign by writing to Deputy Speaker
[C] The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other
[D] The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing President
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Correct Answer: C [The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other]
Notes:
The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other. The Speaker is provided with a security of tenure. He can be removed only by a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha by a special majority.
7. Which part of the Indian constitution deals with Trade, Commerce and Inter Course within the territories of India?
[A] Part XII
[B] Part XIII
[C] Part XIV
[D] Part XV
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Correct Answer: B [Part XIII]
Notes:
Part XIII (Articles 301-307) deals with freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse. The articles in this part provide for power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse and restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the States with regard to trade and commerce.
8. In which type of the question in parliament, a written answer is desired?
[A] Starred question
[B] Unstarred question
[C] Short notice
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Unstarred question]
Notes:
- A starred question is distinguished by an asterisk and needs an oral answer. Since the answer is oral, supplementary questions might follow a starred question.
- An un-starred question requires written answer. Since the answer is given in written, there cannot be supplementary questions that follow an un-stared question
A question relating to a matter of public importance of an urgent character asked with notice shorter than ten days is called a “Short Notice Question” Short Notice questions are generally answered orally
9. Which of the following are the members of the electoral college electing the president?
[A] Elected members of Rajya Sabha
[B] Elected members of Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha
[C] Elected members of the Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
[D] Elected members of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha , state assemblies and assemblies of Union Territories
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Correct Answer: C [Elected members of the Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha and State Assemblies]
Notes:
The President is indirectly elected by means of an electoral college which consist of the elected members of both the houses of parliament and the Legislative assemblies of the States of India and the Union territories of Delhi, and Puducherry.
10. Which among the following is a written supplementary, explanatory or appended document of Indian constitution?
[A] Part VI
[B] Preamble
[C] Schedules
[D] DPSP
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Correct Answer: C [Schedules]
Notes:
This term is used for schedules which are lists in the constitution that categorise and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy.
