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. Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code is related to which among the following?
[A] Murder
[B] Culpable Homicide
[C] Death under Negligence
[D] Rape
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Correct Answer: D [Rape]
Notes:
Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code defines rape.
Section 376 defines the punishment for rape.
2. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with its amendment?
[A] Part XX
[B] Part VIII
[C] Part XIII
[D] Part XIX
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Correct Answer: A [Part XX]
Notes:
Part XX of the Constitution of India has only one article that is Article 368 that deals with the amendment of the Constitution.
3. According to Indian Constitution, the vacancy in the office of the President of India shall be filled within__?
[A] 1 month
[B] 3 months
[C] 6 months
[D] 1 year
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Correct Answer: C [6 months]
Notes:
If the office of the President of India falls vacant by resignation, removal, death or otherwise, then election should be held within six months to fill the vacancy.
4. Which among the following is the basis of representation in Rajya Sabha for States?
[A] Area
[B] Population
[C] Both A & B
[D] Neither A nor B
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Correct Answer: B [Population]
Notes:
Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha is listed in Fourth Schedule of the Constitution. The seats are allocated to each state mainly on the basis of its population.
5. Who can dismiss the Governor from office?
[A] State Legislative Assembly
[B] Parliament
[C] President
[D] Council of ministers
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
Although the governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his Office, yet this term is subject to pleasure of president. The “doctrine of pleasure” has always been used to drop governors any time and thus, Governors have no security of tenure. Further, a governor can resign from the office by addressing resignation to President
6. What is the maximum number of terms one can serve as the President of India?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Four
[D] No limit
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Correct Answer: D [No limit]
Notes:
The constitution of India does not impose a limit on the number of terms a person can serve as the President. Thus a President can be elected for a five-year term and is eligible for immediate re-election. The person can then serve in the position for any number of terms. This differs from countries like the USA, where a person can only be elected president for a maximum of two terms.
7. 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)].
8. The doctrine of harmonious construction was propounded by Supreme Court in which of the following cases?
[A] Kerala Education Bill (1957) Case
[B] Venkataraman v. State of Madras (1966) Case
[C] Golaknath & Ors vs State Of Punjab (1967) Case
[D] Kesavananda Bharati vs the State of Kerala (1973) Case
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala Education Bill (1957) Case ]
Notes:
In Kerala Education Bill (1957), the Supreme Court said that in case of a conflict between Fundamental Right and Directive Principles, the principle of harmonious construction should be applied. The court observed that: “though the directive principles can not override the fundamental rights, nevertheless, in determining the scope and ambit of fundamental rights the court could not entirely ignore the directive principle but should adopt the principle of harmonious construction and should attempt to give effect to both as much as possible“.
9. Which among the following Article deals with the rights of citizenships of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside of India?
[A] Article 6
[B] Article 7
[C] Article 8
[D] Article 9
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Correct Answer: C [Article 8]
Notes:
Article 8 deals with the rights of citizenship of certain persons of India origin residing outside India at the time of enactment of the constitution.
10. If there is a dispute in the presidential election it will be referred whom among the following?
[A] Chief Election Commissioner
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Parliament
[D] Vice President
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
According to Article 71 of the Indian Constitution, all doubts and disputes regarding the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court of India.
