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. How many members can be nominated to Lok Sabha by President ?
[A] 0
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: A [0]
Notes:
Prior to Constitution (104th) Amendment Act, 2019, article 331 provided for representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in Lok Sabha; and empowered President to nominate for 2 seats in Lok Sabha on the advice of Government of India. This provision is no more there after 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
2. The ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble are borrowed from the Constitution of which country?
[A] French Constitution
[B] Australian Constitution
[C] British Constitution
[D] USSR Constitution
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Correct Answer: A [French Constitution]
Notes:
The principles of Republic and the ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity in the Preamble of the Constitution of India are borrowed from the French Constitution. These ideals were born during the French Revolution of 1789.
3. In which year, Constitution of India was amended for the first time?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: B [1951]
Notes:
The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951, enacted in 1951, had made several changes to the provisions related to Fundamental Rights s to check abuse of freedom of speech and expression; validation of zamindari abolition laws etc. This amendment provided that right to equality does not bar the enactment of laws which provide “special consideration” for weaker sections of society.
4. Which among the following schedules is related to the responsibilities of Municipalities?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: D [12th]
Notes:
Twelfth Schedule was added by 74th amendment and enlists the subjects under Municipalities or urban local government.
5. 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.
6. How many states are part of the North eastern Council ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
The council consists of eight member states of the North Eastern Region, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In 2002, Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council.
7. Which article of the Indian Constitution declares Hindi in Devanagari script as official language of the Union of India?
[A] Article 343(1)
[B] Article 348(1)
[C] Article 346
[D] Article 345
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Correct Answer: A [Article 343(1)]
Notes:
Article 343(1) of the constitution declares Hindi in Devanagari script as official language of India.
8. Which of the following Lok Sabha had the shortest duration?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: D [12th]
Notes:
The 12th Lok Sabha had the shortest duration in the history of Indian parliament. The duration of the 12th Lok Sabha was from 10 March 1998 – 26 April 1999.
9. 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.
10. Hindi comes under in which of the following categories?
[A] National Language of India
[B] Mother Tongue of India
[C] Official Language of India
[D] Oldest Language of India
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Correct Answer: C [Official Language of India]
Notes:
Hindi which is also listed in the eighth schedule of the constitution of India comes under the official language of India category.
