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 article of the Indian Constitution provides for Vice-President of India?
[A] Article 61
[B] Article 62
[C] Article 63
[D] Article 65
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Correct Answer: C [Article 63]
Notes:
Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that “There shall be a Vice President of India.” The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.
2. Right to property was made a Legal right from a Fundamental Right by which among the following amendments to Indian Constitution?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 46th
[D] 48th
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Correct Answer: B [44th]
Notes:
By 44th constitutional amendment act in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right. Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property and article 31 relating to compulsory acquisition of property have been omitted. It was, however, be ensured that the removal of property from the list of fundamental rights would not affect the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
3. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a Governor?
[A] Article 152
[B] Article 153
[C] Article 154
[D] Article 156
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Correct Answer: B [Article 153]
Notes:
Article 153 of the Constitution of India requires a governor to be appointed for every state in India.
4. In which of the following months Quami Ekta Week or National Integration Week is celebrated every year ?
[A] October
[B] November
[C] December
[D] January
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Correct Answer: B [November]
Notes:
Quami Ekta Week is observed from November 19-25 every year
5. Which amendment of the constitution added Administrative Tribunals?
[A] 42nd amendment act
[B] 44th amendment act
[C] 46th amendment act
[D] 49th amendment act
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Correct Answer: A [42nd amendment act]
Notes:
Constitution (42nd) Amendment added a new part XIVA to the Constitution for Tribunals: Administrative Tribunals (Art 323A) and Tribunals for other purpose (Art 323B).
6. What kind of emergency in India has been imposed for maximum times?
[A] National Emergency
[B] Financial Emergency
[C] Constitutional Emergency
[D] Political Emergency
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Correct Answer: C [Constitutional Emergency]
Notes:
Constitutional Emergency or President’s rule under article 356 is imposed on states on the recommendation of the governor of the state. Every state in India except Chhattisgarh and Telangana has been under a state of emergency at some point of time or the other.
7. Which among the following in India have been referred to as “Glorified Municipalities” by critics?
[A] Nagar Nighams
[B] States
[C] Union Territories
[D] Panchayats
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Correct Answer: B [States]
Notes:
Critics have referred to states in India as “Glorified Municipalities”. Opposition parties and scholars have alleged that the Congress Party’s dominance during its forty years of rule led to centralization and the state governments were treated as glorified municipalities.
8. Which of the following articles says that executive power of the state is vested in the Governor?
[A] Article 152
[B] Article 153
[C] Article 154
[D] Article 155
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Correct Answer: C [Article 154]
Notes:
Article 154 of the Constitution provides that the executive power of state is vested on the Governor. All executive actions of the state government are taken in the name of the Governor.
9. Which among the following is not a Panchayati Raj Institution?
[A] Gram Sabha
[B] Gram panchayat
[C] Gram cooperative Society
[D] Nyaya Panchayat
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Correct Answer: C [Gram cooperative Society]
Notes:
The Gram Sabha, Gram Panchayat and Nyaya Panchayat are all Panchayati Raj Institutions. Whereas Gram Cooperative Society is not a Panchayati Raj Institution.
10. Under the provisions of which of the following, 5 Zonal Councils were established in India?
[A] Constitution of India , Article 263
[B] Zonal Councils Act
[C] States Reorganization Act 1956
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [States Reorganization Act 1956]
Notes:
As per the provisions of States Reorganization Act of 1956, 5 Zonal Councils were established in India. It was a major reform of the boundaries of India’s states and territories.
