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. By which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution, Sikkim became a state of India?
[A] 32nd, 1974
[B] 35th, 1975
[C] 36th, 1975
[D] 37th, 1978
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Correct Answer: C [36th, 1975 ]
Notes:
Sikkim became a state of India via the Thirty-sixth Amendment Act, 1975 on 26th April, 1975. The Sikkim State day is observed on 16th May of every year because this was the day when the first Chief Minister of Sikkim assumed office.
2. The makers of Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation of India, as prevalent in which among the following countries?
[A] United states
[B] United kingdom
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
The makers of the Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation from the model prevalent in Canada. The Indian federal structure is often described as “quasi-federal” because it has a strong central government, much like the Canadian model, which combines elements of both federalism and unitary governance.
3. 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.
4. The executive power of the Indian Union lies with which of the following?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Council of Ministers
[C] President
[D] Speaker
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
According to article 53(1) of the Indian constitution, the executive power of the Union shall be vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him in accordance with this Constitution.
5. In context of panchayati Raj in India. The date 24 December 1996 is known for which of the following?
[A] Enactment of 73rd Constitutional Amendment
[B] Presentation of Ashok Mehta committee report
[C] Extension to the Scheduled Areas
[D] Establishment of District Planning Committee
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Correct Answer: C [Extension to the Scheduled Areas]
Notes:
The date 24th December 1996 is significant in the context of the Panchayati Raj in India as it marks the enforcement of the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. The act aimed at extending the provisions of Part IX of the Constitution relating to the Panchayats to the Scheduled Areas. Conferring them with self-governance, the law played a major role in decentralising power to the grassroots in these specific regions of the country.
6. Who among the following coined the term zero hour?
[A] Constitution assembly
[B] Dr. B R Ambedkar
[C] Indira Gandhi
[D] Press
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Correct Answer: D [Press]
Notes:
Please note that this term was coined by the press in 1960s and there is no mention in parliamentary procedure rules
7. What is the name of seat of Corporation of Chennai?
[A] Chelmsford Building
[B] Ripon Building
[C] Cornwallis Building
[D] Dalhousie Building
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Correct Answer: B [Ripon Building ]
Notes:
Corporation of Chennai was established in 1688 and is the oldest municipal corporation of India. Ripon Building is the seat of Corporation of Chennai.
8. Which of the following writs literally means ‘We Command’ ?
[A] Habeas Corpus
[B] Mandamus
[C] Quo Warranto
[D] Certiorari
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Correct Answer: B [Mandamus]
Notes:
A writ of mandamus is a court order requiring a government official or entity to perform a specific act that is required by law. It is a type of extraordinary legal remedy that is available when there is no other legal means to remedy a situation and when the government official or entity has a clear legal duty to perform the act in question. A writ of mandamus can be issued by a court to a lower court, a government agency, or a public official, and it can be used to require the performance of a wide range of acts, including the issuance of a license or permit, the holding of an election, or the fulfillment of a contract.
9. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution is an important fundamental right as it provides protection in respect of conviction for offences. Which of the following is not a safeguard under Article 20?
[A] Ex-Post facto law
[B] Double jeopardy
[C] Prohibition against self-incrimination
[D] Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours
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Correct Answer: D [Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours]
Notes:
Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours is a safeguard against arbitrary arrest and detention provided under Article 22.
10. Which of the following fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution is the reason for exempting unaided minority institutions from the ambit of the Right to Education (RTE) Act?
[A] Article 16
[B] Article 19(1)(c)
[C] Article 29
[D] Article 30(1)
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Correct Answer: D [Article 30(1)]
Notes:
Under the Indian Constitution, Article 30(1) grants all minorities, whether religious or linguistic, to establish and administer educational institutions. These institutions are preserved to uphold the uniqueness of these communities. Hence, unaided minority institutions are exempted from the RTE Act, allowing them to function independently.
