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 don’t come under the purview of Right to Education?
[A] Government Schools
[B] Private Schools
[C] Madrasas
[D] Government schools funded by Private Funds
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Correct Answer: C [Madrasas]
Notes:
Madarsas & Vedic Pathshalas have been clearly kept out of the purview of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act.
2. Article 36-51 of our constitution are related to which of the following?
[A] Fundamental Rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duities
[D] Union Executive
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Correct Answer: B [DPSP]
Notes:
DPSP or Directive Principles of State Policy are 15 principles enshrined in the constitution for states to keep in view while framing the policies. These provisions enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) are not enforceable by courts.
3. Which article of constitution declares that no citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect of, any employment or office under the State?
[A] Article 15
[B] Article 16
[C] Article 17
[D] Article 18
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Correct Answer: B [Article 16]
Notes:
Article 16 (2): No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect or, any employment or office under the State.
4. Which among the following is an essential feature of a Unitary Government ?
[A] Written Constitution
[B] Independence of Judiciary
[C] Double Citizenship
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
Written Constitution, Independence of Judiciary, Double Citizenship, Dual Polity, Division of Powers, Supremacy of the Constitution are all federal features.
5. Which of the following writs is also known as wakening call?
[A] Mandamus
[B] Prohibition
[C] Certiorari
[D] Quo Warranto
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Correct Answer: A [Mandamus]
Notes:
Mandamus means “we order”. The Supreme Court or High Court orders to a person, coropration, lower court, public authority or state authority. The order to do something.It’s a command or directive to perform something or some act.
6. Which of the following is / are correct statements about the Port Trusts in India?
- A port trust is created by an Act of state legislatures
- Each port trust has an status of a Urban body such as Municipalities for providing civic amenities
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
The First statement is incorrect. A Port Trust in India is created by an Act of Parliament and the major ports are controlled by Major Port Act 1963. The port trust has an status of a area based Urban body such as Municipalities for providing civic amenities , so statement 2 is correct.
7. Which of the following is the minimum age required for a candidate to become a member of Lok Sabha?
[A] 21 years
[B] 25 years
[C] 30 years
[D] 35 years
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Correct Answer: B [25 years]
Notes:
Eligibility criteria for Lok Sabha election:
According to Article 84 of the Indian constitution, to become a member of Lok Sabha, a candidate should have the following eligibility criteria:
1. The candidate should be a citizen of India
2. The candidate should have at least 25 years of age
3. The candidate should not hold an office of profit under the Indian government or the government of any other state
4. The candidate should not be an unstable mind
5. The candidate should not disobey party discipline
8. Which among the following is the maximum revenue source of village panchayats?
[A] Government grants
[B] Sales tax
[C] Voluntary help by village cooperatives
[D] Local taxes on lands, fairs and festivals
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Correct Answer: D [Local taxes on lands, fairs and festivals]
Notes:
The taxes imposed by the Village Panchayats are important source of income of Gram Panchayats, such as: Taxes on land and houses, the custom duty, the toll tax, License fees on transport and communication, local taxes on lands, fairs and festivals.
9. Which act discontinued the appointment to civil services and reservation of posts by the Secretary of State?
[A] Independence of India Act, 1947
[B] Government of India Act, 1935
[C] Government of India Act, 1919
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [ Independence of India Act, 1947 ]
Notes:
The Indian Independence Act, 1947 had the provision for discontinuation of civil services and reservation of posts by Secretary of State. However, the members of the civil services appointed before August 15, 1947 were to enjoy all the benefits that they were entitled till that time.
10. Who among the following put forward the idea of Constituent Assembly for India for the first time?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] M. N. Roy
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Correct Answer: D [M. N. Roy]
Notes:
M. N. Roy in 1934 put forward the idea of Constituent Assembly of India for the first time. He is also known as the pioneer of communist movement in India and an advocate of radical democratism.
