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 not true about the Notified Area Committee ?
[A] It is an area which does not necessarily fulfill all the conditions for the constitution of the municipality
[B] It is created in an area which is fast developing and where new industries are set up
[C] All the members are appointed by the state government
[D] Notified Area Committee is constituted by an act of legislatures

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2. In context of our constitution the date of 13 December 1946 is known for which of the following?
[A] Cabinet Mission Plan
[B] Setting up of Constituent Assembly
[C] First meeting of Constituent Assembly
[D] Objective Resolution was moved

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3. In which case, Supreme Court spelled out the restrictions on the Union Government’s power to dismiss a state governments under Article 356?
[A] Minerva Mills Case
[B] S R Bommai Case
[C] Sajjan Singh Case
[D] Golaknath case

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4. In which of the following Objectives of the constitution were incorporated ?
[A] Preamble
[B] Fundamental rights
[C] DPSP
[D] Judicary

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5. Which amendment of the constitution added Administrative Tribunals?
[A] 42nd amendment act
[B] 44th amendment act
[C] 46th amendment act
[D] 49th amendment act

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6. Which of the following article deals with the appointment, duty and tenure of the Advocate General of State?
[A] Article 155
[B] Article 160
[C] Article 162
[D] Article 165

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7. In which case, Supreme Court held that Preamble is integral part of the constitution?
[A] SR Bommai Case
[B] Kesavanand Bharti Case
[C] Ashok Kumar Thakur Case
[D] M C Mehta Case

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8. 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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9. Which of the following is the meaning of the word “secular”? (UPSC Prelims 1980).
[A] Keeping away from all religions
[B] Belief in one God
[C] Freedom of religion and worship to all citizens
[D] Practising different religions

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10. Why India is considered to be a federal state? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] Dual Citizenship prevalent here
[B] Dual judiciary
[C] Share of power between the Centre and the States
[D] Written Constitution

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