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. Which of the following is not a function of the Chief Secretary of state?
[A] To exercise control over the whole Secretariat
[B] To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration
[C] To act as a spokesman of the State Government
[D] To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state
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Correct Answer: D [To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state]
Notes:
The key function of the Chief Secretary of state include (1) To exercise control over the whole Secretariat (2) To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration (3) To act as a spokesman of the State Government.
3. In which year, the first meeting of Rajya Sabha was held in Independent India?
[A] 1950
[B] 1952
[C] 1953
[D] 1954
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Correct Answer: B [1952]
Notes:
The first meeting of Council of State was held on 13 May 1952. However, The Rajya Sabha, its Hindi nomenclature was adopted in 23 August, 1954.
4. What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Goa , Mizoram
[B] Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa
[C] Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
[D] Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa]
Notes:
Nagaland was formed in 1963
Mizoram was formed in 20th Feb1987
Goa as a state was formed in 30th May 1987
5. 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.
6. Which article of the Indian constitution gives an extensive original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court in regard to enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
[A] Article 22
[B] Article 32
[C] Article 35
[D] Article 37
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Correct Answer: B [Article 32]
Notes:
Article 32 has given original jurisdiction to the Supreme Court for matters regarding the enforcement of Fundamental Rights. The Supreme Court is empowered to issue directions, orders or writs, including writs in the nature of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto and certiorari to enforce them. Article 32 also empowers an individual to approach directly to Supreme Court for enforcement of his fundamental rights.
7. Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
[A] Article 125
[B] Article 127
[C] Article 129
[D] Article 131
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Correct Answer: C [Article 129]
Notes:
Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record.-
The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
8. Which of the following amendment of the Constitution provided for alternative scheme of devolution of revenue between the Centre and states?
[A] Constitution (65th) Amendment Act
[B] Constitution (80th) Amendment Act
[C] Constitution (85th) Amendment Act
[D] Constitution (89th) Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [Constitution (80th) Amendment Act]
Notes:
Constitution (80th) Amendment Act, 2000 had provided for an ‘alternative scheme of devolution’ of revenue between the Centre and states. This was enacted on the basis of the recommendations of the Tenth Finance Commission which recommended that out of the total income obtained from Central taxes and duties, 29% per cent should be distributed among the states.
9. Which of the following was also called as Constitution of Commonwealth of India by some scholars?
[A] Government of India Act 1935
[B] Nehru Report
[C] Objective Resolution
[D] Resolution by Swaraj Party in 1924
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Correct Answer: B [Nehru Report]
Notes:
All powers of Government and all authority-legislative, executive and judicial are derived from the people and the same shall be exercised in the commonwealth of India through the organizations, established by or under and in accord with, this constitution.
This above para from Nehru report inspired some scholars call it the Constitution of Commonwealth of India.
10. The Central Vigilance Commission submits an annual report on its activities to:
[A] Home Ministry
[B] Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
[C] Parliament
[D] President
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Correct Answer: B [Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions]
Notes:
The Central Vigilance Commission submits an annual report on its activities to the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.
