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 among the following is not true about the Notified Area Committee ?
[A] It is an area which does not necessarily fulfill all the conditions for the constitution of the municipality
[B] It is created in an area which is fast developing and where new industries are set up
[C] All the members are appointed by the state government
[D] Notified Area Committee is constituted by an act of legislatures
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Correct Answer: D [Notified Area Committee is constituted by an act of legislatures]
Notes:
Notified Area Committee is not constituted by an act of legislatures. It is an area which does not necessarily fulfill all the conditions for the constitution of the municipality. The chairman and all the other members of the committee are appointed by the state government.NAC can be constituted by a notification and no need for an statute
2. An individual Minister can be removed by ______?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Council of Ministers
[C] Parliament
[D] President
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Correct Answer: D [President]
Notes:
Article 75(2) of the constitution of India specifically provides that the ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President of India. However, President can do so only on advice of the Prime Minister.
3. Till now how many judges of Supreme Court of India have been removed from Office through impeachment?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] none
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Correct Answer: D [none]
Notes:
Article 124(4) of the constitution, President can remove a judge on proved misbehaviour or incapacity when parliament approves with a majority of the total membership of each house in favour of impeachment and not less than two thirds of the members of each house present. For initiating impeachment proceedings against a judge, at least 50 members of Rajya Sabha or 100 members of Lok Sabha shall issue the notice as per Judges (Inquiry) Act,1968. Then a judicial committee would be formed to frame charges against the judge, to conduct the fair trial and to submit its report to parliament. When the judicial committee report finds the judge guilty of misbehaviour or incapacity, further removal proceedings would be taken up by the parliament if the judge is not resigning himself. No judge of Supreme Court has been removed through impeachment process so far.
4. Who can dismiss the Governor from office?
[A] State Legislative Assembly
[B] Parliament
[C] President
[D] Council of ministers
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
Although the governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his Office, yet this term is subject to pleasure of president. The “doctrine of pleasure” has always been used to drop governors any time and thus, Governors have no security of tenure. Further, a governor can resign from the office by addressing resignation to President
5. Which among the following is true regarding the resignation of the speaker and deputy speaker ?
[A] The Speaker may resign by writing to Deputy Speaker but Deputy Speaker may not resign by writing to Speaker
[B] The Deputy Speaker may resign by writing to Speaker but Speaker may not resign by writing to Deputy Speaker
[C] The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other
[D] The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing President
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Correct Answer: C [The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other]
Notes:
The Deputy Speaker and Speaker may resign by writing to each other. The Speaker is provided with a security of tenure. He can be removed only by a resolution passed by the Lok Sabha by a special majority.
6. Which among the following is true about the sequence of Question hour and Zero Hour?
[A] The day’s business normally starts with Question hour and Zero Hour follows the Question Hour
[B] The day’s business normally starts with Zero hour and Question Hour follows the Zero Hour
[C] The day’s business normally starts with Question hour or Zero Hour
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [The day’s business normally starts with Question hour and Zero Hour follows the Question Hour]
Notes:
The day’s business in the house of Parliament normally starts with Question hour which is followed by the Zero.
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 among the following is not a qualification required for a Presidential candidate?
[A] Not less than 35 years of Age
[B] Must not hold the office of profit
[C] Must have eligibility to become a member of Lok Sabha
[D] Must be a member of either house of the parliament
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Correct Answer: D [Must be a member of either house of the parliament]
Notes:
The Presidential candidate must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and qualified for election as member of the Lok Sabha. He/She must not hold any office of profit.
9. Who among the following can establish a common high court for two or more states / or Union Territories in India?
[A] President
[B] Supreme court
[C] Governors of the two states
[D] Parliament by The Law
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Correct Answer: D [Parliament by The Law]
Notes:
The Parliament of India by Law can establish a common high court for two or more states or Union Territories in India.
10. 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.
