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. Jatiya Sangsad is the parliament of which among the following countries?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Jatiya Sangsad, also known as the National Parliament of Bangladesh, is the supreme legislative body of the country. It consists of 350 members who are elected by the people and are responsible for making and amending laws. The Jatiya Sangsad is headed by the Speaker, who is chosen by the members of parliament. The parliament is located in the capital city of Dhaka.
2. A government has to resign if the no confidence motion is passed in __________?
[A] Only Lok Sabha
[B] Only Rajya Sabha
[C] Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
[D] Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [Only Lok Sabha]
Notes:
If a no confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha or the Lower House of Parliament of India, the government has to resign.
3. Who decides the disputes arising out of the election of President in India?
[A] Chief Election Commissioner
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Attorney General
[D] Solicitor general
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
Article 71 of the Constitution says that all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. Further, according to Article 14 of the Presidential and Vice -Presidential Elections Act,1952, an election petition can be filed in Supreme Court.
4. Who among the following recommends distribution of taxes between the Union and State Govt?
[A] Finance Minister
[B] Finance Commission
[C] Reserve bank of India
[D] Prime minister
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Correct Answer: B [Finance Commission]
Notes:
The Finance Commission of India which is constituted under Article 280 recommends the distribution of taxes between the Union and State Government.
5. Which of the following states in India established Panchayati Raj in 1956?
[A] Rajasthan & Maharastra
[B] Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan Only
[D] Maharastra only
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the Nagaur district of the state of Rajasthan on 2 Oct 1959. But it was first started by Andhra Pradesh.
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 article deals with the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Article 356
[B] Article 360
[C] Article 365
[D] Article 368
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Correct Answer: D [Article 368]
Notes:
The Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution. Article 368 cannot be used to destroy or damage the basic elements or the fundamental features of the Constitution.
8. Which of the following recommends to the President the basis for distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the centre and states?
[A] Finance Ministry
[B] RBI
[C] Finance commission
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: C [Finance commission]
Notes:
The Finance Commission of India recommends to the President the basis for distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the centre and states.
9. In whose name all the contracts of Government of India are concluded?
[A] Prime miniter of India
[B] President of India
[C] Finance Minister of India
[D] Finance Secretary of India
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
President of India is the head of the state and all government contracts are concluded in the name of President.
10. Directive principles particularly article 39 (b) and (c ) of the constitution of India are many times referred as charters of the following?
[A] Liberty of religion
[B] Social and economic justice
[C] Liberty to move anywhere in India territories
[D] Imparting education to school children
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Correct Answer: B [Social and economic justice]
Notes:
Article 39 (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good; and (c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment; these are sometimes called charter of social and economic justice.
