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. Which among the following authorities decides , how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India?
[A] President of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C] Arms Forces themselves
[D] Arms Forces Tribunal
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Correct Answer: B [ Parliament of India ]
Notes:
To decide far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India, is the prerogative of the Parliament under Article 33 & 34. These articles empower the Parliament to restrict, modify or abrogate the fundamental rights to the members of armed forces, para-military forces, police forces, members of intelligence agencies or similar services.
2. Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code is related to which among the following?
[A] Murder
[B] Culpable Homicide
[C] Death under Negligence
[D] Rape
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Correct Answer: D [Rape]
Notes:
Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code defines rape.
Section 376 defines the punishment for rape.
3. An individual Minister can be removed by ______?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Council of Ministers
[C] Parliament
[D] President
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Correct Answer: D [President]
Notes:
Article 75(2) of the constitution of India specifically provides that the ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President of India. However, President can do so only on advice of the Prime Minister.
4. Which among the following is a written supplementary, explanatory or appended document of Indian constitution?
[A] Part VI
[B] Preamble
[C] Schedules
[D] DPSP
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Correct Answer: C [Schedules]
Notes:
This term is used for schedules which are lists in the constitution that categorise and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy.
5. Which of the following writs literally means ‘We Command’ ?
[A] Habeas Corpus
[B] Mandamus
[C] Quo Warranto
[D] Certiorari
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Correct Answer: B [Mandamus]
Notes:
A writ of mandamus is a court order requiring a government official or entity to perform a specific act that is required by law. It is a type of extraordinary legal remedy that is available when there is no other legal means to remedy a situation and when the government official or entity has a clear legal duty to perform the act in question. A writ of mandamus can be issued by a court to a lower court, a government agency, or a public official, and it can be used to require the performance of a wide range of acts, including the issuance of a license or permit, the holding of an election, or the fulfillment of a contract.
6. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists:
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List I
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List II
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(Features of the Indian Constitution)
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(Borrowed from)
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I. Fundamental Rights
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(A) U.K.
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II. Parliamentary system of Government
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(B) U.S.A.
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III. Emergency provisons
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(C) Ireland
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IV. Directive Principles of State Policy
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(D) German Reich
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(E) Canada
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Codes: (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] I-B, II-D, III-E, IV-A
[B] I-E, II-A, III-C, IV-D
[C] I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C
[D] I-A, II-B, III-D, IV-C
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Correct Answer: C [I-B, II-A, III-D, IV-C]
Notes:
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List I
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List II
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(Features of the Indian Constitution)
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(Borrowed from)
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I. Fundamental Rights
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U.S.A.
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II. Parliamentary system of Government
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U.K.
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III. Emergency provisions
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German Reich
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IV. Directive Principles of State Policy
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Ireland
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7. Which act gave recognition to the ‘portfolio system’ introduced by Lord Canning in 1859?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1861
[B] Indian Councils Act, 1892
[C] Government of India Act, 1858
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [ Indian Councils Act, 1861 ]
Notes:
The Indian Councils Act, 1861 recognized the portfolio system introduced by Lord Canning. Under this system, a member of the Viceroy’s council was made in-charge of one or more departments of the government and was authorized to issue final orders on behalf of the council on matters of this department.
8. Under which act, the legislative council was given the power of discussing the budget in the British Indian Parliament?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1861
[B] Government of India Act, 1858
[C] Indian Councils Act, 1892
[D] Government of India Act, 1909
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Correct Answer: C [ Indian Councils Act, 1892 ]
Notes:
The Indian Councils Act, 1892 increased the number of additional members in the central and provincial legislative councils, but maintained the official majority in them. The act increased the functions of legislative councils and gave them the power of discussing the budget and addressing questions to the executive.
9. Which article of the Indian Constitution reflects that it Constitution is neither rigid nor flexible but a synthesis of both?
[A] Article 350
[B] Article 362
[C] Article 368
[D] Article 344
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Correct Answer: C [Article 368]
Notes:
A constitution is considered rigid if it requires a special procedure for its amendment. On the other hand flexible constitution can be amended in the same manner as the ordinary laws are made. Article 368 provides for two types of amendments. Some provisions can be amended with simple majority while some require special majority.
10. Which part of Indian Constitution deals with the Panchayats?
[A] Part IX
[B] Part IX-A
[C] Part IX-B
[D] Part X
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Correct Answer: A [Part IX]
Notes:
The Part IX for the Indian Constitution deals with Panchayats. It was included in the Constitution of India by 73rd Amendment Act of 1992. It consists of articles 243 to 243 O.
