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. What is the maximum strength of a legislative assembly in India as prescribed by Constitution?
[A] 300
[B] 400
[C] 500
[D] 600
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Correct Answer: C [500]
Notes:
The constitution has fixed the maximum strength of a legislative assembly at 500 and minimum strength at 60. It means that its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the population size of the state. However, in case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram and Nagaland, it is 40 and 46 respectively.
2. What can be the maximum number of members of the Lok Sabha ?
[A] 545
[B] 550
[C] 552
[D] 560
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Correct Answer: C [552]
Notes:
Lok Sabha is the lower house of the parliament which represents people. Article 81 deals with the Composition of the Lok Sabha. The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is 552 members of which 530 are elected from states, 20 are elected from Union Territories and 2 were so far (till 2019) nominated by President from Anglo-Indian community.
3. What is the maximum number of terms one can serve as the President of India?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Four
[D] No limit
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Correct Answer: D [No limit]
Notes:
The constitution of India does not impose a limit on the number of terms a person can serve as the President. Thus a President can be elected for a five-year term and is eligible for immediate re-election. The person can then serve in the position for any number of terms. This differs from countries like the USA, where a person can only be elected president for a maximum of two terms.
4. All union territories are under the President of India. This comes under which of the following powers of President ?
[A] Executive and Administrative Powers
[B] Legislative Powers
[C] Emergency Powers
[D] Judicial powers
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Correct Answer: A [Executive and Administrative Powers]
Notes:
All union territories of India are under the President. They come under the executive and administrative powers of the President of India.
5. Which among the following provisions of Indian Constitution have been taken from the Weimar Constitution of Germany?
[A] Emergency & its effects on Fundamental Rights
[B] The concurrent list
[C] Constitutional Amendments
[D] Preamble
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Correct Answer: A [Emergency & its effects on Fundamental Rights]
Notes:
Provisions regarding suspension of Fundamental Rights during the emergency have been borrowed from Weimar Constitution of Germany.
6. Which article empowers the president of India to appoint a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
[A] Article 340
[B] Article 347
[C] Article 350 B
[D] Article 353
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Correct Answer: C [Article 350 B]
Notes:Under Article 350B, a
special officer for linguistic minorities has been enshrined in the constitution.
- This officer is to be appointed by the president.
- Its job is to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities and report to the president.
- Please note that this report is also one of those reports laid before each house of parliament and sent to the government of the states concerned.
7. Which among the following acts provided for a High Commissioner who resided in London, representing India in Great Britain?
[A] Government of India Act 1858
[B] Government of India Act 1909
[C] Government of India Act 1919
[D] Government of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer: C [Government of India Act 1919]
Notes:
The Government of India Act, 1919 provided for a high commissioner, who resided in London and represented India in Great Britain.
8. Based on the recommendations of which commission Inter-State Council was set up?
[A] Sarkaria Commission
[B] Khosla Commission
[C] Mukherjee Commission
[D] Kapur Commission
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Correct Answer: A [Sarkaria Commission]
Notes:
Based on the recommendations of Sarkaria commission the Inter-State Council was set up on 28th May 1990 under article 263 of the Constitution for co-ordination of Inter-State matters.
9. Who among the following has been given rights to legislate on residuary subjects?
[A] State government
[B] Central government
[C] both central and state governments
[D] President
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Correct Answer: B [Central government ]
Notes:
Matters which are not included in any of the three lists (Union, State, Concurrent) are known as residuary subjects
10. Indian Legislature became “bicameral” through which of the following?
[A] The Morley- Minto Reforms
[B] Montague-Chelmsford Reforms
[C] Government of India Act 1935
[D] Government of India Act 1909
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Correct Answer: B [Montague-Chelmsford Reforms]
Notes:The Government of India Act of 1919 made the Indian Legislature bicameral. The act introduced bicameralism and direct elections for the first time in India. The act created a new office, Secretary of State for India, and a new office of Viceroy.
The act created a bicameral legislature with two chambers:
- Legislative Assembly: The lower house with 145 members serving three-year terms
- Council of States: The upper house with 60 members serving five-year terms
The act also provided for the classification of central and provincial subjects and kept income tax as a source of revenue for the central government. The act was later repealed by the Statute Law (Repeals) Act of 1976.
