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. Via which among the following amendments of the Constitution, the territories of Goa, Daman & Diu were incorporated in the Indian Constitution?
[A] Constitution (10th) Amendment Act 1961
[B] Constitution (12th) Amendment Act 1962
[C] Constitution (14th) Amendment Act 1962
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Constitution (12th) Amendment Act 1962]
Notes:
The Twelfth Amendment incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as a new Union Territory by amending the First Schedule. India had acquired these territories from Portugal in December 1961. It also enabled the President to make regulations for the administration of the new territory. The Amendment retroactively came into effect on 20 December 1961, after Portugal surrendered. In 1987, Goa became India’s 25th state while Daman and Diu remained a Union Territory.
2. 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.
3. Which among the following is correct regarding Directive Principles?
[A] Positive Injunctions
[B] Negative Injunctions
[C] Justifiable Injunctions
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Positive Injunctions]
Notes:
While fundamental rights are in effect negative injunctions to state in certain matters, Directive Principles are positive injunctions / instructions to the state to work for attainment of objective of a welfare state.
4. Which of the following acts later led to creation of Zonal councils?
[A] Government of India Act 1935
[B] Indian Independence Act 1947
[C] People’s Representation Act 1950
[D] States Reorganization Act 1956
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Correct Answer: D [States Reorganization Act 1956]
Notes:
Zonal Councils were established via the part III of the States Reorganization Act of 1956, they are statutory bodies.
5. “Test of reasonableness ” is a very important consequence under the following articles?
[A] Article 13
[B] Article 14
[C] Article15
[D] Article 16
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Correct Answer: B [Article 14]
Notes:
An important consequence of Article 14, that is Right to Equality is Test of easonableness. This means that classification that is unreasonable is open to challenge and to this extent the policy of legislation is open to judicial decisions.
6. Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
[A] Article 125
[B] Article 127
[C] Article 129
[D] Article 131
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Correct Answer: C [Article 129]
Notes:
Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record.-
The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
7. Article 43 B in Part IV of the Constitution of India deals with:
[A] Rural Business Hubs
[B] Cooperative Societies
[C] Village Panchayats
[D] Forest Development
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Correct Answer: B [Cooperative Societies]
Notes:
According to the Article 43 B in Part IV of the Constitution of India, The State shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.
8. The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) does not authorize the States give the Gram Sabhas power to regulate and restrict which of the following?
[A] Sale/consumption of liquor
[B] Minor Forest Produce
[C] Identify the beneficiary of the schemes
[D] Manage mineral resources
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Correct Answer: D [Manage mineral resources]
Notes:
Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) authorizes the States give the Gram Sabhas power to regulate and restrict sale/consumption of liquor; ownership of minor forest produce; power to prevent alienation of land and restore alienated land; power to manage village markets, control money lending to STs and power to manage village markets, control money lending to STs and Mandatory executive functions to approve plans of the Village Panchayats, identify beneficiaries for schemes, issue certificates of utilization of funds.
9. Under which law does the Election Commission register political parties?
[A] Constitution of India
[B] Representation of People Act, 1950
[C] Representation of People Act, 1951
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Representation of People Act, 1951]
Notes:
Section 29A of the Representation of People Act, 1951 empowers the Election Commission to register political parties in India. Associations must apply for registration as political parties under this Act for official recognition.
10. The Chairman of the Finance Commission is the ex-officio Chairman of:
- Monetary Policy Committee
- Tax Policy Council
- Tax Policy Research Unit (TPRU)
Select the correct answer from options given below:
[A] 1 & 3 Only
[B] 2 Only
[C] 2 & 3 Only
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [None]
Notes:
Union Finance Minister is the Chairman of Tax Policy Council. RBI Governor is the ex-officio Chairperson of the newly constituted Monetary Policy Committee. Tax Policy Research Unit is headed by an officer of the level of Chief Commissioner at functional level alternatively from CBDT and CBEC for a fixed tenure, who will directly report to Revenue Secretary.
