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. Andaman and Nicobar islands judiciary falls under the supervision of which of the following?
[A] A circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair
[B] A circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair
[C] A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair
[D] A circuit bench of the Kerala High Court at Port Blair
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Correct Answer: C [A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair]
Notes:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands judiciary falls under the supervision of the Kolkata High Court, whereby a circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court operates from Port Blair.
2. 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.
3. Which among the following committees of Lok Sabha is assisted by Comptroller & Auditor General of India?
[A] Estimates committee
[B] Public Accounts Committee
[C] Joint Committee of salary and allowances
[D] Joint committee of Offices of Profit
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Correct Answer: B [Public Accounts Committee]
Notes:
Public Accounts Committee examines the annual audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
4. Which of the following were envisaged in the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act?
[A] Constitution and Composition of a municipality
[B] Personnel system in a Municipality
[C] Relations between elected members (executive) of a municipality and bureaucracy
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Constitution and Composition of a municipality]
Notes:
74th Constitutional Amendment Act envisaged the constitution and composition of a municipality. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 came into force on 1 June 1993. Personnel system in a Municipality and relations between elected members (executive) of a municipality and bureaucracy are decided by states as per their respective laws.
5. As per the article 358, when the proclamation of emergency is made by the President under article 352, the freedoms guaranteed in which of the following articles are automatically suspended?
[A] Article 14
[B] Article 16
[C] Article 18
[D] Article 19
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Correct Answer: D [Article 19]
Notes:
According to the article 358, when the proclamation of emergency is made by the President under article 352, the freedoms guaranteed by article 19 are automatically suspended.
6. The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India, to whom among the following?
[A] President of India
[B] Chief Justice of India
[C] Attorney General of India
[D] Solicitor General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Attorney General of India]
Notes:
The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India to Attorney General of India. He is appointed by the President.
7. Which state has highest number of Ecologically Sensitive Zones in India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra is identified as having the maximum Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. These zones are designated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change to ensure necessary protection and regulation. Maharashtra’s abundant biodiversity and varied geographical features contribute to its high number of ESZs.
8. 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.
9. Which right is not included in Political Rights?
[A] Right to vote
[B] Right to contest in election
[C] Right to life
[D] Right to lodge complaint with executive bodies of the Government
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Correct Answer: C [Right to life]
Notes:
Political rights are the rights exercised in the formation and administration of a government. They are given to citizen by the constitution. Political participation can take many forms; the most notable form is the right to vote.
10. Which among the following suggests that India has Parliamentary democracy system? (UPSC Prelims 1987)
[A] Members of the Lok Sabha are elected by the public
[B] Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislature
[C] Of distribution of power between the Centre and the States
[D] Of a single constitutional framework
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Correct Answer: B [Council of Ministers is responsible to the Legislature]
Notes:
India Government is called parliamentary because there is a close relationship between the state legislature and the central government. The council of central ministers is chosen from the members of the legislature and is responsible to CoM.
