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 part of the Indian Constitution deals with its amendment?
[A] Part XX
[B] Part VIII
[C] Part XIII
[D] Part XIX
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Correct Answer: A [Part XX]
Notes:
Part XX of the Constitution of India has only one article that is Article 368 that deals with the amendment of the Constitution.
2. Jatiya Sangsad is the parliament of which among the following countries?
[A] Afghanistan
[B] Nepal
[C] Bangladesh
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Bangladesh]
Notes:
Jatiya Sangsad, also known as the National Parliament of Bangladesh, is the supreme legislative body of the country. It consists of 350 members who are elected by the people and are responsible for making and amending laws. The Jatiya Sangsad is headed by the Speaker, who is chosen by the members of parliament. The parliament is located in the capital city of Dhaka.
3. Who among the following decides the Foreign Policy of India?
[A] President
[B] Prime minister
[C] Parliament
[D] Council of Ministers / Cabinet
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Correct Answer: D [Council of Ministers / Cabinet]
Notes:
The Council of Ministers of the Parliament of India decides the Foreign policy of India. Indian foreign policy today is facing enormous problems in dealing with our neighbours and in other strategic issues.
4. Which article of Indian Constitution mandates presenting a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the Government for one financial year?
[A] Article 110
[B] Article 111
[C] Article 112
[D] Article 113
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Correct Answer: C [Article 112]
Notes:
According to article 112 of Indian constitution, the President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year. This is known as Budget.
5. Which of the following were envisaged in the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act?
[A] Constitution and Composition of a municipality
[B] Personnel system in a Municipality
[C] Relations between elected members (executive) of a municipality and bureaucracy
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Constitution and Composition of a municipality]
Notes:
74th Constitutional Amendment Act envisaged the constitution and composition of a municipality. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 came into force on 1 June 1993. Personnel system in a Municipality and relations between elected members (executive) of a municipality and bureaucracy are decided by states as per their respective laws.
6. Who among the following was the chairman of the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution of India ?
[A] Dr. B R Ambedkar
[B] Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] Sardar Balvant Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer]
Notes:
Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer was the chairman of the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution of India.
7. Who among the following decides on the matter of disqualification of a Member of Rajya Sabha?
[A] Parliament of India by resolution
[B] Election Commission of India
[C] President by advice of Parliament
[D] President by advice of Election Commission
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Correct Answer: D [President by advice of Election Commission]
Notes:
Under the Article 102(1) of Indian Constitution, the decision of disqualification of a Member of Rajya Sabha is taken by the President of India after consulting Election commission of India.
8. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Act grants citizens a fundamental right to form cooperative societies?
[A] 95th
[B] 96th
[C] 97th
[D] 98th
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Correct Answer: C [97th]
Notes:
Constitution (97th) Amendment Act, 2011 gave a constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies. This amendment made the following three changes in the constitution:
- It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19)
- It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on the promotion of co-operative societies (Article 43-B).
- It added a new Part IX-B in the constitution which is entitled as “The Co-operative societies” (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).
9. Which of the following countries has the lengthiest Constitution in the world?
[A] America
[B] UK
[C] India
[D] France
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Correct Answer: C [India]
Notes:
India’s Constitution is a lengthy, elaborate and detailed document. Originally it consisted of 395 Articles arranged under 22 Parts and eight Schedules. Today, after many amendments, it has 447 Articles arranged under 26 Parts and 12 Schedules. It is indeed the lengthiest constitution in the world.
10. All responsibilities regarding elections in India are entrusted to which of the following authorities?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Chief Justice
[D] Chief Election commissioner
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Election commissioner]
Notes:
The Chief Election Commissioner is responsible for the conduct of free and fair elections in India. He heads the Election Commission of India. It is a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the national and state legislatures and of President and Vice-President. This power of the Election Commission of India is derived from the Article 324 of the Constitution of India.
