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. In terms of Parliamentary terminology, What do we call a rule of legislative procedure under which a further debate on a motion can be stopped?
[A] Closure
[B] Gullitone
[C] Expunction
[D] Recess
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Correct Answer: A [Closure]
Notes:
Closure is one of the means by which a debate may be brought to an end by a majority decision of the House, even though all Members wishing to speak have not done so.
Guillotine refers to putting by the Speaker of outstanding question or questions relating to the business in hand on expiry of the time allotted for its discussion.
While closure is preceded by a motion, guillotine is not preceded by any motion. On the last of the allotted days at the appointed time, the Speaker puts every question necessary to dispose of all the outstanding matters in connection with the demands for grants. During budget, guillotine concludes the discussion on demands for grants.
2. Which of the following can change the number of judges in the Supreme Court?
[A] A Presidential Order
[B] Parliament by Law
[C] Supreme Court by Notification
[D] Central Government by notification
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Correct Answer: B [Parliament by Law]
Notes:
The parliament of India has power to make laws, organizing jurisdiction and powers of supreme court. The number of judges can be increased or decreased by the parliament by legislation. There was a Provision in our constitution originally that there will be a CJ and 7 other judges. This number was raised to 10 in 1956, 13 in 1960, 17 in 1977, 25 in 1985. Later number of judges in the supreme court was further raised. The Supreme Court of India has a sanctioned strength of 34 Judges currently.
3. Which among the following articles of Indian Constitution gives right to the Attorney General of India to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee?
[A] Article 76
[B] Article 86
[C] Article 96
[D] Article 106
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Correct Answer: A [Article 76]
Notes:
The article 76 of Indian Constitution gives Attorney General of India the right to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee.
4. Town Planning Committees are constituted as per which among the following amendments of Indian Constitution?
[A] 73rd
[B] 74th
[C] 75th
[D] 76th
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Correct Answer: B [74th]
Notes:
The Town Planning Committees are constituted as per 74th amendment to the Constitution of Indian. Its composition, functions and other matters are governed by the act only.
5. 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.
6. In which year, the Contingency Fund of India was constituted by an act called Contingency Fund of India Act?
[A] 1950
[B] 1959
[C] 1960
[D] 1961
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Correct Answer: A [1950]
Notes:
The Contingency Fund of India is established under Article 267 of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted by the Contingency Fund of India Act 1950. This fund is used to meet unexpected or unforeseen expenditure.
7. Single citizenship in india has been taken from which country?
[A] Britan
[B] Canada
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Constitution of India has established a single and uniform citizenship for the whole of the country. This feature appears to have been borrowed from UK but today, UK itself has Dual citizenship.
8. Within their respective spheres, the union and the state legislatures are made supreme and they should not encroach on the sphere reserved for other. This concept is known as which of the following ?
[A] Doctrine of colorable legislation
[B] Doctrine of pith and substance
[C] Doctrine of double effect
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Doctrine of pith and substance]
Notes:
According to the Doctrine of pith and substance, within their respective spheres, the union and the state legislatures are made supreme and they should not encroach on the sphere reserved for other.
9. Which among the following committee was appointed by Government of India in 1977 to recommend for improving efficiency of Panchayati Raj institution?
[A] Ashok Mehta Committee
[B] Sarkaria Commission
[C] Tarkunde Committee
[D] Balwant rai committee
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Correct Answer: A [Ashok Mehta Committee]
Notes:In December 1977, the Janta Government appointed a 13 member committee which was headed by Mr. Ashok Mehta. The committee was appointed for following:
- What are the causes responsible for poor performance of the PRIs?
- What measures should be taken to improve performance of the PRIs?
The Ashok Mehta committee submitted its report in 1978 and made more than 130 recommendations
10. “We command” is a literal meaning of which of the following writs?
[A] Habeas corpus
[B] quo warranto
[C] mandamus
[D] certiorari
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Correct Answer: C [mandamus]
Notes:
Mandamus means “we command”. This writ is a command issued by court to a public official, public body, corporation, inferior court, tribunal or government asking them to perform their duties which they have refused to perform.
