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 of the following can change the number of judges in the Supreme Court?
[A] A Presidential Order
[B] Parliament by Law
[C] Supreme Court by Notification
[D] Central Government by notification
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Correct Answer: B [Parliament by Law]
Notes:
The parliament of India has power to make laws, organizing jurisdiction and powers of supreme court. The number of judges can be increased or decreased by the parliament by legislation. There was a Provision in our constitution originally that there will be a CJ and 7 other judges. This number was raised to 10 in 1956, 13 in 1960, 17 in 1977, 25 in 1985. Later number of judges in the supreme court was further raised. The Supreme Court of India has a sanctioned strength of 34 Judges currently.
2. 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.
3. The amendment of the constitution can be initiated in which of the following?
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- State Assemblies
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 or 2
[C] Only 1 or 3
[D] 1 or 2 or 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 or 2 ]
Notes:
A constitution amendment bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament. A bill for the purpose of amendment of constitution can NOT be introduced in any state legislature.
4. The system of “Proportional Representation” is used in India to elect which of the following?
[A] Prime minister
[B] Governor
[C] President
[D] Members of Parliament
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
In India, President, Vice President, Members of Rajya Sabha and Members of state legislative councils are elected by Proportional Respresentation.
5. Which among the following is the correct designation of Hindi in India?
[A] National language
[B] Language of communication between states & centre
[C] The Official Language of the Union of India
[D] Official and National Language of India
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Correct Answer: C [The Official Language of the Union of India]
Notes:
According to Article 343 (1) of the Constitution of India Hindi in Devanagari script is the official language of the Union of India. However, use of English for official purposes was also made possible by same article.
6. Delhi was called national Capital Territory by which amendment Act ?
[A] 63rd
[B] 69th
[C] 91st
[D] 93rd
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Correct Answer: B [69th]
Notes:
Constitution (69th) Amendment Act, 1991 granted special status to Delhi and declared it the National Capital Territory. A Lieutenant Governor was nominated as Administrator of Delhi and legislative assembly was created for Delhi.
7. A political party in India acquires the status of registered party if it secures what fraction of votes in a state?
[A] 1%
[B] 2%
[C] 3%
[D] 4%
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Correct Answer: A [1%]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India if a political party in India acquires 1% of votes in a state election.
8. Which of the following are the members of the electoral college electing the president?
[A] Elected members of Rajya Sabha
[B] Elected members of Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha
[C] Elected members of the Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
[D] Elected members of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha , state assemblies and assemblies of Union Territories
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Correct Answer: C [Elected members of the Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha and State Assemblies]
Notes:
The President is indirectly elected by means of an electoral college which consist of the elected members of both the houses of parliament and the Legislative assemblies of the States of India and the Union territories of Delhi, and Puducherry.
9. The Recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee led to which of the following constitutional Amendments?
[A] 72nd Amendment
[B] 73rd Amendment
[C] 74th Amendment
[D] 75th Amendment
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Correct Answer: B [73rd Amendment]
Notes:
The recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee led to 73rd Amendment Act to the Constitution of India. It contains provisions about Panchayats in India.
10. The registration of Voters is a responsibility of which among the following?
[A] Individual Voters
[B] Government
[C] Election Commission
[D] Corporations
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Correct Answer: C [Election Commission ]
Notes:
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. Among other roles, the registration of voters is also the responsibility of Election Commission of India.
