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. The unicameral parliament of which country is known as Knesset?
[A] Finland
[B] Israel
[C] Turkey
[D] Lebanon
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Correct Answer: B [ Israel ]
Notes:
Knesset is the unicameral national legislature of Israel. As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister, approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government. In addition, the Knesset elects the State Comptroller. It also has the power to waive the immunity of its members, remove the President and the State Comptroller from office, dissolve the government in a constructive vote of no confidence, and to dissolve itself and call new elections. The Prime Minister may dissolve the Knesset. The Knesset is located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.
2. For how long, a joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament may be convened to consider a bill which was passed by one house and pending in another house?
[A] 3 Months
[B] 6 Months
[C] 9 Months
[D] 12 Months
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Correct Answer: B [6 Months]
Notes:
If an ordinary bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting.
3. According to the provisions of which article of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can create a new all India service, if a resolution is passed by Rajya Sabha?
[A] Article 315
[B] Article 312
[C] Article 320
[D] Article 345
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Correct Answer: B [Article 312]
Notes:
According to the provisions of article 312, the Parliament can create a new all India service, if resolution to that effect in national interest is passed by the council of states.
4. First session of Lok Sabha was held in which among the following years?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: C [1952]
Notes:
The first Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India’s first general election in which 17.3 crore voters elected 489 members. It’s first session commenced on 13 May 1952. The Lok Sabha completed its term and was dissolved in April 1957.
5. Which article of Indian Constitution mandates presenting a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the Government for one financial year?
[A] Article 110
[B] Article 111
[C] Article 112
[D] Article 113
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Correct Answer: C [Article 112]
Notes:
According to article 112 of Indian constitution, the President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year. This is known as Budget.
6. The right to constitutional remedies in India is available to __?
[A] Only Citizens of India
[B] All persons incase of infringement of any fundamental righ
[C] any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: C [any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons]
Notes:
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution describes the provisions whereby individuals may seek redressal for the violation of their fundamental rights. It is available to any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons.
7. When vice president acts as the president , which among the following is/ are true?
[A] He/ She remains the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[B] He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[C] Lok Sabha Speaker performs the duty of the chairman of the Rajya Sabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
When vice president acts as the president, he ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
8. Which among the following in India have been referred to as “Glorified Municipalities” by critics?
[A] Nagar Nighams
[B] States
[C] Union Territories
[D] Panchayats
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Correct Answer: B [States]
Notes:
Critics have referred to states in India as “Glorified Municipalities”. Opposition parties and scholars have alleged that the Congress Party’s dominance during its forty years of rule led to centralization and the state governments were treated as glorified municipalities.
9. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution is an important fundamental right as it provides protection in respect of conviction for offences. Which of the following is not a safeguard under Article 20?
[A] Ex-Post facto law
[B] Double jeopardy
[C] Prohibition against self-incrimination
[D] Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours
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Correct Answer: D [Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours]
Notes:
Right to be produced before a magistrate within 24 hours is a safeguard against arbitrary arrest and detention provided under Article 22.
10. Under which law does the Election Commission register political parties?
[A] Constitution of India
[B] Representation of People Act, 1950
[C] Representation of People Act, 1951
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Representation of People Act, 1951]
Notes:
Section 29A of the Representation of People Act, 1951 empowers the Election Commission to register political parties in India. Associations must apply for registration as political parties under this Act for official recognition.
