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. Who among the following was the chairperson of the Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
[D] J.B. Kripalani
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Correct Answer: B [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ]
Notes:
The constituent assembly appointed a number of committees to deal with different tasks of constitution. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the chairperson of the Provincial Constitution Committee.
2. How many types of emergencies are there in Constitution of India?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: C [3]
Notes:
The part 18 of Indian constitution deals with the emergency provisions. Three types of emergencies are defined in the constitution-National emergency, state emergency and financial emergency
3. Which among the following was the strength of Lok Sabha after India’s first general elections?
[A] 289
[B] 389
[C] 489
[D] 500
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Correct Answer: C [489]
Notes:
At that time, max strength of Lok Sabha was 500 members and all elected members were 489.
4. To be appointed as a judge of Supreme Court a person should have been an advocate of a High Court for at least _________Yrs?
[A] 5
[B] 10
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: B [10]
Notes:
To be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court, a person must be a citizen of India and must have been the judge of a high court for a period of 5 years or an advocate of the High Court for at least 10 years or in view of the President a distinct Jurist of the country. Thus, there is nothing which can prevent the direct appointment of the Judges of Supreme Court from the Bar, yet, so far the appointments have been made from the Judges of High Courts only.
5. In which year Manipur and Tripura became full-fledged state of India?
[A] 1962
[B] 1968
[C] 1972
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: C [1972]
Notes:
Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya became full-fledged states of India on 21 January, 1972, under the North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, 1971.
6. Which article empowers the president of India to appoint a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
[A] Article 340
[B] Article 347
[C] Article 350 B
[D] Article 353
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Correct Answer: C [Article 350 B]
Notes:Under Article 350B, a
special officer for linguistic minorities has been enshrined in the constitution.
- This officer is to be appointed by the president.
- Its job is to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities and report to the president.
- Please note that this report is also one of those reports laid before each house of parliament and sent to the government of the states concerned.
7. Which among the following is NOT a fundamental duty of a citizen?
[A] Respect for the constitution
[B] Respect for the National Flag
[C] Respect for the National Anthem
[D] Respect for the government
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Correct Answer: D [Respect for the government]
Notes:
Respect for the government of the day is not a fundamental duty as such.
8. The first no-confidence motion was moved in the Lok Sabha in which of the following years?
[A] 1960
[B] 1963
[C] 1965
[D] 1969
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Correct Answer: B [1963]
Notes:
The first no-confidence motion was moved in Lok Sabha by Acharya Kripalani in August 1963, immediately after the disastrous India–China War.
9. Which among the following committees of Lok Sabha is assisted by Comptroller & Auditor General of India?
[A] Estimates committee
[B] Public Accounts Committee
[C] Joint Committee of salary and allowances
[D] Joint committee of Offices of Profit
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Correct Answer: B [Public Accounts Committee]
Notes:
Public Accounts Committee examines the annual audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which are laid before the Parliament by the President.
10. In which of the following conditions, the speaker & deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha have to vacate the office?
[A] When Presidents wishes
[B] When the ruling party loses confidence
[C] When they are not MPs
[D] Immediately after dissolution of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [When they are not MPs]
Notes:
The speaker & deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha hold their office until either of them cease to be a member of the Lok Sabha or they resign.
