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. Constitution of India guarantees which of the following to the states of India?
[A] Territorial Integrity
[B] Sovereignty
[C] Right to secede from Union
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [ None of them ]
Notes:
The Constitution of India does not guarantee any of the above to the states.
2. The constitutional position of President of India is most closely similar to __:
[A] British Monarch
[B] US President
[C] Russian President
[D] British Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [ British Monarch ]
Notes:
The President of India, according to the Indian Constitution, serves as the ceremonial head of state, similar to the British Monarch. However, unlike the British Monarch, the President of India also holds residual powers that can be exercised during an emergency. Despite this, the nature of the role is largely ceremonious, much like the Queen in the UK.
3. Who can appoint and remove the members of the State Public Service Commission?
[A] Governor can appoint and remove
[B] Governor can appoint and President can remove
[C] Governor can appoint and parliament can remove
[D] Governor can appoint and assembly can remove
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Correct Answer: B [Governor can appoint and President can remove]
Notes:
The Governor of the state appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission whereas they can only be removed by the President of India.
4. 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.
5. If certain case required to take a decision regarding constitution of India then which court has power to do so?
[A] Supreme Court Only
[B] Both High Court & Supreme Court
[C] Neither High court nor Supreme Court
[D] High court only
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Correct Answer: A [Supreme Court Only]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Supreme Court Only.” The Supreme Court of India has the exclusive authority to interpret the Constitution under Article 32, which allows individuals to approach it for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Additionally, Article 141 establishes that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts in India. This central role underscores the Supreme Court’s position as the guardian of the Constitution.
6. 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.
7. Arrange Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Kerala, Maharastra in correct chronological order of creation?
[A] Maharastra, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur
[B] Kerala, Maharastra, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh
[C] Kerala, Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur
[D] Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala, Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur]
Notes:
Kerala (1956), Maharastra (1960), Himachal Pradesh (1970), Manipur (1971)
8. Which of the following recommends to the President the basis for distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the centre and states?
[A] Finance Ministry
[B] RBI
[C] Finance commission
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: C [Finance commission]
Notes:
The Finance Commission of India recommends to the President the basis for distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the centre and states.
9. Who among the following was the vice president of the executive council in the Interim Government 1946-47?
[A] Moti Lal Nehru
[B] Pandit Jawahar lal Nehru
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] C Rajgopalachari
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Jawahar lal Nehru]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Vice President of the Executive Council, External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations in the first as well as second Interim Cabinet. The president was Lord Wavell – Viceroy and Governor-General of India.
10. Which of the following Indian Presidents had previously represented India in UNESCO during their lifetime?
[A] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] Dr. S Radhakrishnan
[D] Giani Jail Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. S Radhakrishnan]
Notes:
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan represented India in UNESCO before his presidency. He was also India’s first Vice-President and second President. Besides being a politician, he was a renowned philosopher, author, and educationalist, interpreting Indian philosophy in Western terms. In 1932, he also represented India at the League of Nations. April 5, his birthday, is celebrated as Teachers Day in India.
