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. How many members can be nominated to Lok Sabha by President ?
[A] 0
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: A [0]
Notes:
Prior to Constitution (104th) Amendment Act, 2019, article 331 provided for representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in Lok Sabha; and empowered President to nominate for 2 seats in Lok Sabha on the advice of Government of India. This provision is no more there after 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
2. The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble are borrowed from the Constitution of which country?
[A] French Constitution
[B] Australian Constitution
[C] British Constitution
[D] USSR Constitution
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Correct Answer: A [French Constitution]
Notes:
The principles of Republic and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble of the Constitution of India are borrowed from the French Constitution. These ideals were born during the French Revolution of 1789.
3. Pyithu Hluttaw is the lower house of the parliament of which among the following countries?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Thailand
[C] Cambodia
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [Myanmar]
Notes:
The House of Representatives or Pyithu Hluttaw is the lower house of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the bicameral legislature of Myanmar (Burma).
4. Which among the following is true about the sequence of Question hour and Zero Hour?
[A] The day’s business normally starts with Question hour and Zero Hour follows the Question Hour
[B] The day’s business normally starts with Zero hour and Question Hour follows the Zero Hour
[C] The day’s business normally starts with Question hour or Zero Hour
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [The day’s business normally starts with Question hour and Zero Hour follows the Question Hour]
Notes:
The day’s business in the house of Parliament normally starts with Question hour which is followed by the Zero.
5. By which act Public service commission in India was established for the first time?
[A] Indian Councils Act 1909
[B] Govt. of India Act 1919
[C] Govt. of India Act 1858
[D] Govt. of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer: B [Govt. of India Act 1919]
Notes:
The Public Service Commission in India was established for the first time by the Government of India Act 1919. This act introduced important reforms in governance, including the establishment of a Public Service Commission to oversee the recruitment of civil servants. The Indian Public Service Commission was later formally constituted in 1926, reflecting the growing need for a structured civil service in British India.
6. In case of a tie in voting on a bill in Lok Sabha, who among the following enjoys the right to cast the deciding vote ?
[A] Speaker
[B] Deputy Speaker
[C] President
[D] Prime minister
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Correct Answer: A [Speaker]
Notes:
Whenever there is a tie on votes between the ruling party and opposition, the Speaker can exercise his vote to resolve the tie.
7. The “Bill of Rights” and “Judicial Review” are features of which of the following countries constitution?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Germany
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The “Bill of rights” and “Judicial Review” are features of constitution of United States.
8. Under which of the following articles comes the appointment of Administrator of the Union territory by the President of India?
[A] Article 239
[B] Article 240
[C] Article 241
[D] Article 242
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Correct Answer: A [Article 239]
Notes:
Under Article 239, Union Territories are administered by the President through an administrator, who is appointed by him with a suitable designation. This designation is called either Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator.
9. In which of the following 3 states the Article 164(1) provided a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes?
[A] Bihar, West Bengal & Odisha
[B] Bihar, Madhya Pradesh & Odisha
[C] Bihar, Rajasthan & Gujarat
[D] Bihar, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar, Madhya Pradesh & Odisha]
Notes:
According to article 164(1) in the State of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.
10. Which of the following parts of Indian constitution has only one article?
[A] Part XVII
[B] Part XVIII
[C] Part XIX
[D] Part XX
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Correct Answer: D [Part XX]
Notes:
Part XX article 368, amendment of the constitution
