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 no-confidence motion against the Union Government can be initiated in which among the following ?
[A] ONLY Lok Sabha
[B] ONLY Rajya Sabha
[C] Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
[D] ONLY Lok Sabha with prior consent of President
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Correct Answer: A [ONLY Lok Sabha]
Notes:Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to Lok Sabha and it remains in office till it enjoys confidence of majority of the members in Lok Sabha. Thus, a motion of no-confidence is moved to remove the council of ministers and thus oust the government from office.
Following are conditions of No-confidence motion:
- No-confidence motion can be moved only in Lok Sabha {or state assembly as the case may be}. It is not allowed in Rajya Sabha {or state legislative council}
- It is moved against the entire Council of Ministers and not individual ministers or private members.
- It needs support of at least 50 members when introduced in Lok Sabha.
2. Which of the following is not a function of the Chief Secretary of state?
[A] To exercise control over the whole Secretariat
[B] To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration
[C] To act as a spokesman of the State Government
[D] To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state
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Correct Answer: D [To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state]
Notes:
The key function of the Chief Secretary of state include (1) To exercise control over the whole Secretariat (2) To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration (3) To act as a spokesman of the State Government.
3. “Riksdag” is the name of parliament of which of the following?
[A] Iran
[B] Norway
[C] Sweden
[D] Kazakhstan
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Correct Answer: C [Sweden]
Notes:
The Riksdag is the national legislature and the supreme decision-making body of the government of Sweden.
4. Which among the following constitution is similar to Indian Constitution because of a strong centre?
[A] USA
[B] Canada
[C] England
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: B [Canada]
Notes:
The strong centre in Indian Federal system is a feature that is borrowed from Canada. The expression “Union of States” is also from Canada.
5. Which among the following is true regarding the resignation of the speaker and deputy speaker ?
[A] The Speaker may resign by writing to Deputy Speaker but Deputy Speaker may not resign by writing to Speaker
[B] The Deputy Speaker may resign by writing to Speaker but Speaker may not resign by writing to Deputy Speaker
[C] The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other
[D] The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing President
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Correct Answer: C [The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other]
Notes:
The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other. The Speaker is provided with a security of tenure. He can be removed only by a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha by a special majority.
6. 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.
7. The “Bill of Rights” and “Judicial Review” are features of which of the following countries constitution?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Germany
[D] Australia
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Correct Answer: A [USA]
Notes:
The “Bill of rights” and “Judicial Review” are features of constitution of United States.
8. In which year legislative council of Tamil Nadu was abolished?
[A] 1983
[B] 1985
[C] 1986
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
The legislative council of Tamil Nadu was abolished in 1986. This decision was part of a broader trend in India during the 1980s, where several states re-evaluated the necessity of their legislative councils. Tamil Nadu’s council was initially established in 1921 but was dissolved due to concerns over its effectiveness and the rising costs of maintaining it.
9. Under which of the following articles rule of law embodied under Article 14 of Indian constitution can be amended?
[A] Article 354
[B] Article 358
[C] Article 360
[D] Article 368
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Correct Answer: D [Article 368]
Notes:
The procedure of amendment to the constitution is laid down in the Article 368 of the Constitution of India. Under this article, rule of law embodied under Article 14 of Indian constitution can be amended.
10. Which among the following Constitutional Amendment Acts led to insertion of Article 21-A in Part III of the Constitution that made free and compulsory education for all children between 6 and 14 years of age, a fundamental right?
[A] 76th Constitutional Amendment Act
[B] 80th Constitutional Amendment Act
[C] 84th Constitutional Amendment Act
[D] 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: D [86th Constitutional Amendment Act]
Notes:
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act led to the insertion of Article 21-A in Part III of the Constitution that made free and compulsory education for all children between 6 and 14 years of age, a fundamental right.
