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. How many members can be nominated to Lok Sabha by President ?
[A] 0
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: A [0]
Notes:
Prior to Constitution (104th) Amendment Act, 2019, article 331 provided for representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in Lok Sabha; and empowered President to nominate for 2 seats in Lok Sabha on the advice of Government of India. This provision is no more there after 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
2. The Indian Constitution has adopted Parliamentary System of Constitution from which among the following countries?
[A] USA
[B] UK
[C] Japan
[D] France
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Correct Answer: B [UK]
Notes:
Indian Constitution has adopted Parliamentary System of Constitution from UK.
3. Which amendment of the constitution is related to reorganization of states on a linguistic basis?
[A] 1st
[B] 7th
[C] 10th
[D] 15th
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Correct Answer: B [7th]
Notes:
The 7th Amendment of Indian Constitution was needed to implement the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission regarding the reorganization of the states on a linguistic basis. Abolished the existing classification of states into four categories i.e., Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states and reorganised them into 14 states and 6 union territories.
4. Which among the following is the most appropriate definition of Political liberty of Citizens of India ?
[A] Right to participate in the government and assume equal opportunity to assume highest office
[B] right to cast vote and participate in the election process
[C] Equal opportunity to freely move in the Political territories of India
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Right to participate in the government and assume equal opportunity to assume highest office]
Notes:
The rights to life and personal liberty apply for persons of any nationality, while others, such as the freedom of speech and expression are applicable only to the citizens of India (including non-resident Indian citizens).
5. How many Former Presidents have been awarded “Bharat Ratna” till now?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 6
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: C [6]
Notes:The following six presidents of India have been awarded Bharat Ratna till date:
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Rajendra Prasad
- Zakir Hussain,
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- Dr. V V Giri
- Pranab Mukherjee
6. The first no-confidence motion was moved in the Lok Sabha in which of the following years?
[A] 1960
[B] 1963
[C] 1965
[D] 1969
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Correct Answer: B [1963]
Notes:
The first no-confidence motion was moved in Lok Sabha by Acharya Kripalani in August 1963, immediately after the disastrous India–China War.
7. During the tenure of which of the following prime ministers Lok Sabha could never meet?
[A] Morar Ji Desai
[B] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[C] Inder Kumar Gujral
[D] H. D. Deve Gowda
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Correct Answer: B [Chaudhary Charan Singh]
Notes:
Chaudhary Charan Singh served as the 5th Prime Minister of India between 28 July 1979 and 14 January 1980. During his whole tenure as a prime minister, no Lok Sabha session took place.
8. Which of the following article deals with annual Financial Statement (Budget)?
[A] Article 108
[B] Article 110
[C] Article 112
[D] Article 115
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Correct Answer: C [Article 112]
Notes:
Article 112 states that 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.
9. The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India, to whom among the following?
[A] President of India
[B] Chief Justice of India
[C] Attorney General of India
[D] Solicitor General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Attorney General of India]
Notes:
The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India to Attorney General of India. He is appointed by the President.
10. As per the Code of Conduct by Election Commission of India for Party in Power, Ministers and other authorities shall not sanction grants/payments out of discretionary funds from what time ?
[A] 24 hours before the commencement of the election
[B] The time elections are announced by the Commission
[C] 36 hours before the commencement of the election
[D] 48 hours before the commencement of the election
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Correct Answer: B [The time elections are announced by the Commission]
Notes:
Ministers and other authorities shall not sanction grants/payments out of discretionary funds from the time elections are announced by the Commission
