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 five year plan, the Panchayati Raj System was introduced in India for the first time?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 5th
[D] 6th
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Correct Answer: B [2nd]
Notes:
The institution of Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959 in Nagaur District of Rajasthan. Nine days later, Andhra Pradesh became the second state to launch Panchayati Raj at Shadnagar near Hyderabad.
2. Which among the following was the first attempt to regulate the affairs of English East India Company in India?
[A] Pitts India Act 1784
[B] Charter Act 1833
[C] The Regulating Act 1773
[D] Charter Act of 1813
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Correct Answer: C [The Regulating Act 1773]
Notes:
Regulating Act of 1773 was the first landmark in the constitutional development of India. Via this act, the British Parliament for the first time interfered into affairs of India. The Prime Minister of England at the time of Regulating Act of 1773 was Lord North.
3. Safeguarding the public Property , developing scientific temper and promoting communal harmony come under which of the following ?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duties
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Fundamental duties]
Notes:
Safeguarding the public Property [Article 51A (i)]; developing scientific temper [Article 51A (h)] and promoting communal harmony [Article 51A (e)].
4. In which year National Commission for Minorities was established?
[A] 1989
[B] 1990
[C] 1991
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: D [1992]
Notes:
Officially, there are 6 minorities in India viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The commission is made up of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and five members. Unlike other bodies like NCSC and NCST, NCM has no constitutional backing or status.
5. What is the purpose of the appointment of judicial and administrative members of the Armed Forces Tribunal?
[A] Speedy justice to personnel of the armed forces.
[B] To make decisions on One Rank One Pension
[C] Speedy recruitment in the armed forces
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Speedy justice to personnel of the armed forces.]
Notes:
The need for an Armed Force Tribunal arose because there was no provision for military personnel to exercise a meaningful right of appeal. The purpose is to provide Speedy justice to personnel of the armed forces.
6. In which of the following the basic aims and objectives of the constitution are discussed ?
[A] Part-I
[B] Schedule-I
[C] Part-II
[D] Preamble
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Correct Answer: D [Preamble]
Notes:
The basic aims and objectives of the constitution of India are discussed in the preamble. Preamble is also the source from which the document derives its authority, and meaning.
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. The council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the house of people”. Which article states this?
[A] 75(2)
[B] 75(1)
[C] 75(4)
[D] 75(3)
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Correct Answer: D [75(3)]
Notes:
Article 75: Other provisions as to Ministers
(1) The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister
(2) The Minister shall hold office during the pleasure of the President
(3) The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People
(4) Before a Minister enters upon his office, the President shall administer to him the oaths of office and of secrecy according to the forms set out for the purpose in the Third Schedule
(5) A Minister who for any period of six consecutive months is not a member of either House of Parliament shall at the expiration of that period cease to be a Minister
(6) The salaries and allowances of Ministers shall be such as Parliament may from time to time by law determine and, until Parliament so determines, shall be as specified in the Second Schedule The Attorney General for India
9. In which of the following conditions, the speaker & deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha have to vacate the office?
[A] When Presidents wishes
[B] When the ruling party loses confidence
[C] When they are not MPs
[D] Immediately after dissolution of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [When they are not MPs]
Notes:
The speaker & deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha hold their office until either of them cease to be a member of the Lok Sabha or they resign.
10. For elections in Lok Sabha & Assemblies in India, the following system is used?
[A] Proportional representation
[B] Functional representation
[C] Territorial representation
[D] Communal representation
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Correct Answer: C [Territorial representation]
Notes:
For the election of Lok Sabha and assemblies in India, the system of territorial representation is adopted. It aims at giving representation on the basis of territories irrespective of the population of that territory.
