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. A session of the Lok Sabha is prorogued by order of which of the following?
[A] Prime minister
[B] President
[C] Speaker
[D] Leader of the house
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
Prorogation is end of a session. A prorogation puts an end to a session. The time between the Prorogation and reassembly is called Recess. Prorogation is end of session and not the dissolution of the house in case of Lok Sabha, as Rajya Sabha does not dissolve.
While adjournment is done by presiding officers (speaker / deputy speaker in Lok Sabha and Chairman / Deputy chairman in Rajya Sabha), prorogation is done by President. Dissolution of Lok Sabha is also done by president.
2. The ultimate sovereignty in the Indian Polity rests with which among the following?
[A] Parliament
[B] Council of Ministers
[C] Higher Judiciary
[D] People of India
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Correct Answer: D [People of India]
Notes:
While British system is based on doctrine of the sovereignty of Parliament, Indian Parliament is not supreme and enjoys limited and restricted powers due to a written Constitution, federal system, judicial review and fundamental rights. However, the phrase “We The People of India” in the preamble signifies that the ultimate sovereignty resides with the people in India.
3. The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was abolished in 1985. In which year it was revived back ?
[A] 2004
[B] 2005
[C] 2006
[D] 2007
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Correct Answer: D [2007]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council had existed between 1958 to 1985, and from 2007 till date. The Andhra Pradesh government had passed a resolution for dissolving the council and is waiting for parliamentary approval.
4. Which among the following is a correct statement?
[A] USA – Supremacy of the constitution ;Britain – Supremacy of the Parliament
[B] Britain – Supremacy of the constitution ;USA – Supremacy of the Parliament
[C] Britain & USA -Supremacy of the constitution
[D] Britain & USA -Supremacy of the Parliament
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Correct Answer: A [USA – Supremacy of the constitution ;Britain – Supremacy of the Parliament]
Notes:
India’s constitution combines these two contradictory principles. In India the constitution have tried to keep a balance between the Judiciary and the parliament. While Judiciary (Supreme Court) through its power of Judicial review can declare laws passed by the parliament as unconstitutional the Parliament can amend the major portions of the constitution. (without affecting the basic structure of the constitution
5. Which among the following was the outcome of The States Reorganization Act 1956?
[A] 22 states , 9 Uts
[B] 14 states, 6 Uts
[C] 17 states, 7UTs
[D] 18 states 7 Uts
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Correct Answer: B [14 states, 6 Uts]
Notes:
The States Reorganisation Act was enacted on 31 August 1956. The outcome of the Act was the creation of 14 states and 6 Union Territories.
6. 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.
7. Which among the following regarding NRI’s Voting rights is correct ?
[A] NRIs can not vote in parliamentary and assembly elections
[B] NRIs can not vote in parliamentary elections but can vote in assembly elections
[C] NRIs can vote in parliamentary elections but can not vote in assembly elections
[D] NRIs can vote in parliamentary as well as assembly elections
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Correct Answer: D [NRIs can vote in parliamentary as well as assembly elections]
Notes:
NRIs can vote in parliamentary as well as assembly elections. An NRI is any Indian citizen who is ordinarily residing outside India and holds an Indian Passport.
8. Which article of Indian Constitution provides adult suffrage?
[A] Article 321
[B] Article 325
[C] Article 326
[D] Article 330
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Correct Answer: C [Article 326]
Notes:
Article 326 provides universal suffrage to every citizen of India who has completed 18 years. Originally, the age of voting eligibility was 21 years byt the 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
9. Which of the following articles was inserted by an amendment of the Constitution of India to give full statehood to Mizoram?
[A] Article 371 C
[B] Article 371 E
[C] Article 371 F
[D] Article 371 G
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Correct Answer: D [Article 371 G]
Notes:
The Article 371 G was inserted by an amendment to the Constitution of India to give full statehood to Mizoram.
10. Which among the following articles of Constitution of India gives the power to the Highcourts to issue writs?
[A] 222
[B] 224
[C] 226
[D] 228
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Correct Answer: C [226]
Notes:
According to the article 226 of Constitution of India, the High courts are empowered to issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari to any person or authority, including the government.
