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. For how long, a joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament may be convened to consider a bill which was passed by one house and pending in another house?
[A] 3 Months
[B] 6 Months
[C] 9 Months
[D] 12 Months
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Correct Answer: B [6 Months]
Notes:
If an ordinary bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting.
2. The Mandal Commission was constituted during the tenure of which among the following prime ministers?
[A] Indira Gandhi
[B] Morarji Desai
[C] Rajiv Gandhi
[D] V P Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Morarji Desai]
Notes:
On 20 December 1978 India’s prime minister, Morarji Desai of the Janata Party, announced the formation of a second Backward Classes Commission whose chairman was B. P. Mandal, a former member of Parliament
On 31 December 1980 the Mandal Commission submitted its report to President N. S. Reddy, recommending ways to advance India’s “socially and educationally backward classes.”
On 7 August 1990 Prime Minister V. P. Singh announced in the Parliament that his government would implement the Mandal Commission’s recommendations. This was followed by the violent objections in northern part of India.
3. What fraction of Rajya Sabha members retire after every two years?
[A] 2/3
[B] 1/3
[C] 1/2
[D] 1/6
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Correct Answer: B [1/3]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year.
4. A government has to resign if the no confidence motion is passed in __________?
[A] Only Lok Sabha
[B] Only Rajya Sabha
[C] Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
[D] Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [Only Lok Sabha]
Notes:
If a no confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha or the Lower House of Parliament of India, the government has to resign.
5. Which among the following is incorrect about Cabinet system?
[A] The proceedings of the cabinet are kept secret
[B] The Prime Minister presides the cabinet meeting
[C] Members of the cabinet are chosen by the prime minister
[D] Inner cabinet has been stipulated by our constitution
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Correct Answer: D [Inner cabinet has been stipulated by our constitution]
Notes:
Inner cabinet has not been stipulated by the Constitution. The Prime Minister of India presides the cabinet meeting. Members of cabinet are chosen by the Prime Minister. The proceedings of the cabinet are kept secret.
6. In which of the following 3 states the Article 164(1) provided a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes?
[A] Bihar, West Bengal & Odisha
[B] Bihar, Madhya Pradesh & Odisha
[C] Bihar, Rajasthan & Gujarat
[D] Bihar, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar, Madhya Pradesh & Odisha]
Notes:
According to article 164(1) in the State of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.
7. Till the 42nd Amendment in 1976, the word secular was nowhere in the constitution except in Article _________?
[A] 25
[B] 26
[C] 27
[D] 28
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Correct Answer: A [25]
Notes:
Article 25 (2)(a) regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other secular activity which may be associated with religious practice;
8. The Constitution of India provides that Trade, Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free. However, despite this provision, a state in India can make law for imposing taxes on imports of goods from other states in India, provided the goods produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same manner. Who decides whether the states can make such law or not?
[A] The State which is imposing law itself
[B] The States which have interests in the taxes to be imposed
[C] Parliament of India
[D] President of India
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Correct Answer: D [President of India]
Notes:
Constitution of India says that Trade, Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free, but this is subject to some other provisions of the same part. Article 301 says that parliament may impose restriction in some parts of the territory in the interest of general public. For example a famine struck state may lead the parliament to enact some discriminatory law also, if that discrimination is in favor of the public interests. The states, as per article 303 of the constitution are allowed to impose taxes on goods imported from the other states provided they goods produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same manner. But who will decide, whether the states can enact such law or not? This is to be decided by the President. Thus, if we consider that Rajasthan wants to impose a tax on a good that is imported from Gujarat, the bill of such kind has necessarily get a sanction from President. President may hold his/ her sanction after looking in details that the said bill is in the public interest.
9. What are Dilatory motions in context with the procedure in parliament?
[A] General discussion on budget
[B] Discussion on cut motions
[C] Adjournment or delay of the debate on Bills
[D] Deletion of words, phrases and expressions from the records of procedure
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Correct Answer: C [Adjournment or delay of the debate on Bills]
Notes:
Dilatory motions refer to the motions that seek adjournment / delay / retard of the debate on Bills, motions or resolutions etc.
10. Which right is not included in Political Rights?
[A] Right to vote
[B] Right to contest in election
[C] Right to life
[D] Right to lodge complaint with executive bodies of the Government
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Correct Answer: C [Right to life]
Notes:
Political rights are the rights exercised in the formation and administration of a government. They are given to citizen by the constitution. Political participation can take many forms; the most notable form is the right to vote.
