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. In which of the following circumstances, the prime minister of India cannot participate in voting on a no-confidence motion against his / her government?
[A] He / She leads a coalition government
[B] He / she has minority in Rajya Sabha
[C] He / she is a member of Rajya Sabha
[D] He / she is forbidden by speaker of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [He / she is a member of Rajya Sabha ]
Notes:
If PM is a member of Rajya Sabha, he can participate in procedures of both houses but can vote only in Rajya Sabha. Vote of No Confidence can be moved only in Lok Sabha so PM will not vote in it.
2. By which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution, Sikkim became a state of India?
[A] 32nd, 1974
[B] 35th, 1975
[C] 36th, 1975
[D] 37th, 1978
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Correct Answer: C [36th, 1975 ]
Notes:
Sikkim became a state of India via the Thirty-sixth Amendment Act, 1975 on 26th April, 1975. The Sikkim State day is observed on 16th May of every year because this was the day when the first Chief Minister of Sikkim assumed office.
3. In which year, first general elections to Lok Sabha were held in India?
[A] 1948
[B] 1949
[C] 1950
[D] 1951
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Correct Answer: D [1951]
Notes:
The first general elections to elect members of Lok Sabha were held between October 25, 1951 and March 27, 1952. The result was election of India’s first Lok Sabha. The election was won by Indian National Congress and consequently, Jawaharlal Nehru became India’s first democratically elected Prime Minister.
4. Till now how many judges of Supreme Court of India have been removed from Office through impeachment?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] none
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Correct Answer: D [none]
Notes:
Article 124(4) of the constitution, President can remove a judge on proved misbehaviour or incapacity when parliament approves with a majority of the total membership of each house in favour of impeachment and not less than two thirds of the members of each house present. For initiating impeachment proceedings against a judge, at least 50 members of Rajya Sabha or 100 members of Lok Sabha shall issue the notice as per Judges (Inquiry) Act,1968. Then a judicial committee would be formed to frame charges against the judge, to conduct the fair trial and to submit its report to parliament. When the judicial committee report finds the judge guilty of misbehaviour or incapacity, further removal proceedings would be taken up by the parliament if the judge is not resigning himself. No judge of Supreme Court has been removed through impeachment process so far.
5. Each House of Parliament collectively and the Members individually, enjoy certain special powers and privileges without which they cannot discharge their functions, efficiently and effectively. These privileges have been provided by ___?
[A] Constitution of India
[B] Act of Parliament
[C] Rule book of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[D] President of India
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Correct Answer: A [Constitution of India]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India the Members of Parliament both collectively and individually enjoy certain special powers and privileges without which they cannot discharge their functions, efficiently and effectively.
6. Which amendment of the constitution is related to reorganization of states on a linguistic basis?
[A] 1st
[B] 7th
[C] 10th
[D] 15th
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Correct Answer: B [7th]
Notes:
The 7th Amendment of Indian Constitution was needed to implement the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission regarding the reorganization of the states on a linguistic basis. Abolished the existing classification of states into four categories i.e., Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states and reorganised them into 14 states and 6 union territories.
7. By which act Public service commission in India was established for the first time?
[A] Indian Councils Act 1909
[B] Govt. of India Act 1919
[C] Govt. of India Act 1858
[D] Govt. of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer: B [Govt. of India Act 1919]
Notes:
The Public Service Commission in India was established for the first time by the Government of India Act 1919. This act introduced important reforms in governance, including the establishment of a Public Service Commission to oversee the recruitment of civil servants. The Indian Public Service Commission was later formally constituted in 1926, reflecting the growing need for a structured civil service in British India.
8. What is the concept of Lokpal / Lokayukta Office in India based upon?
[A] Parliamentary Commissioner in the United Kingdom
[B] Ombudsman in the Scandinavian countries
[C] Council of State in France
[D] Council of State in Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Ombudsman in the Scandinavian countries]
Notes:
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Office in India was conceptualized based on the Office of Ombudsman in Scandinavian nations. These Ombudsman roles serve as governmental watchdogs, participating in the regulation of public administration.
9. Which among the following features of Indian Constitution is not borrowed from British Constitution?
[A] Parliamentary Form of Government
[B] Cabinet Form of Government
[C] Rule of law
[D] Concurrent List
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Correct Answer: D [Concurrent List]
Notes:
Concurrent List has been borrowed from Constitution of Australia.
10. 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.
