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. In which year, the Government of India had set up the Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State relations?
[A] 1980
[B] 1983
[C] 1987
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: B [ 1983 ]
Notes:
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
2. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the right to constitutional remedies, that allows Indian citizens to stand up for their rights against anybody – even the government of India?
[A] Article 31
[B] Article 32
[C] Article 33
[D] Article 34
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Correct Answer: B [Article 32]
Notes:
Article 32 provides the right to Constitutional remedies which means that a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. While Supreme Court has power to issue writs under article 32, High Courts have been given same powers under article 226
3. Which among the following is not true about State Legislative Council in India?
[A] The Council is a Permanent House & one-third of the members retire in two years.
[B] Members of local bodies elect one-third of the total number of members of the legislative council
[C] If a state legislative council is to be created or abolished , a resolution to that effect is to be first passed by the State legislature by a two-third majority
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [The Council is a Permanent House & one-third of the members retire in two years.]
Notes:
The Council is permanent House & TWO-THIRD of the members retire in two years.
4. India is “Union of States” this expression was borrowed from the following constitution?
[A] Canada
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Article 1 of the Constitution describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’. This expression was borrowed from Canadian constitution.
5. In the wake of the sarkaria commission report, which state suggested the abolition of the office of the governor?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamilnadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
In the wake of the sarkaria commission report the state of Andhra Pradesh suggested the abolition of the office of the Governor.
6. Who among the following past presidents of India never served as a Chief Minister of a state in India?
[A] Giani Jail Singh
[B] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[C] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Dr, Zakir Hussain
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Correct Answer: D [Dr, Zakir Hussain]
Notes:
D. Jatti had worked as Chief Minister of State of Mysore. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy had worked as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Zail Singh worked as Chief Minister of Punjab. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma had served as Chief Minister of Bhopal State.
7. 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
8. Which among the following is the second tier (Block level) in the 3 tier system of local self governance in India?
[A] Gram Sabha
[B] Panchayat
[C] Panchayat Samiti
[D] Zila parishad
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Correct Answer: C [Panchayat Samiti]
Notes:
Panchayati Raj generally refers to the local self-government in rural India. The three-tier structure of panchayats are Gram Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti, and Zilla Parishad.
9. Which of the following fundamental right is also known to have incorporated a “Necessary Evil” of the Constitution of India?
[A] Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
[B] Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
[C] Protection of life and personal liberty.
[D] Protection against arrest and detention in certain case
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Correct Answer: D [Protection against arrest and detention in certain case]
Notes:
The provisions regarding preventive detention under Article 22 (3) are called necessary evil because it provides for curtailment of liberty for reasons of State’s security; public order, disruption of national economic discipline, etc.
10. All Minority Educational Institutions are entitled to exercise rights enshrined in which among the following articles of Constitution of India?
[A] 27
[B] 28
[C] 29
[D] 30
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Correct Answer: D [30]
Notes:
According to the article 30 of Indian constitution, all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
