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. Who among the following can remove the governor of a state from office?
[A] Legislative Assembly [B] Parliament [C] President [D] Supreme Court
Notes: A governor holds office for a term of five years which is subject to the pleasure of the President. He can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the President. The governor has no security of tenure and can be removed by the President at any time.
2. “Right to vote” can be placed in which among the following categories?
[A] Fundamental Right [B] Constitutional Obligation [C] Fundamental Duty [D] Legal Right
Notes: Right to Vote in India is a legal right given to the people by Representation of the people Act, 1950, section 62(1). This act can take away this right due to non-residence, unsoundness of mind and criminal conviction. Thus, its a legal right. Further, Article 326 of the constitution mentions that the election to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies will be based on adult suffrage. This implies that all above 18 years age are to be enrolled as voters. This makes the right to vote as a Constitutional Right also. However, it is a general provision to include a class (age 18 and above) and this provision itself does not provide or take away right to vote. Thus, Right to Vote should be considered to be a Legal right.
3. Who appoints Chairman of UPSC?
[A] President [B] Vice president [C] Parliament [D] Cabinet Committee on Appointments
Notes: UPSC is constitutional body that conducts the prestigious civil services examination to select IAS, IFS and IPS officers among others. It has been established under Article 315 of the Constitution and consists of a Chairman and ten Members; appointed and removed by President.
The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term if six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
4. The Three tier system of panchayati raj was adopted by which state for the first time?
Notes: The institution of Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959 in Nagaur District of Rajasthan. Nine days later, Andhra Pradesh became the second state to launch Panchayati Raj at Shadnagar near Hyderabad.
5. Which among the following fundamental rights is available to Indian Citizens but not to aliens?
[A] Freedom of expression and speech [B] Equality before Law [C] Protection of life & liberty [D] None of the above
Correct Answer: A [Freedom of expression and speech]
Notes: Following fundamental Rights available to only citizens and not foreigners:
Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15)Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
Six basic freedoms subject to reasonable restrictions (Article 19).
Protection of language, script and culture of minorities (Article 29).
Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions (Article 30)
6. Who among the following was the vice president of the executive council in the Interim Government 1946-47?
Notes: Jawaharlal Nehru was the Vice President of the Executive Council, External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations in the first as well as second Interim Cabinet. The president was Lord Wavell – Viceroy and Governor-General of India.
7. Article 280 of the Indian Constitution deals with constitution of which of the following commissions?
Notes: According to the article 280 of the Indian Constitution, the President shall constitute a Finance Commission at the expiration of every fifth year or at such earlier time as the President considers necessary.
8. Which of the following rights is a political right ?
[A] Right to Live [B] Right to Education [C] Right to Vote [D] Right to Freedom of Expression
Notes: The rights that involve participation in the establishment or administration of a government and are usually held to entitle the adult citizen to exercise of the franchise, the holding of public office, and other political activities. Example, right to vote.
9. Who among the following solves the dispute regarding the election of President of India? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
Notes: According to Article 71 of the Indian Constitution, all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court.
10. Who among the following give recognition to the Indian political parties? (UPSC Prelims 1991)
[A] President [B] Law Commission [C] Speaker of Lok Sabha [D] Election Commission
Notes: The Election Commission of India, formed on 25th January 1950, gives recognition to political parties in India. All parties have to register themselves with the election commission and it is only after the legitimate permission of the election commission that the party gains recognition as a political party.
