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 the official language of Union Territory of Lakshadweep ?
[A] Tamil
[B] Malayalam
[C] Great Andamanese
[D] Sinhala
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Correct Answer: B [Malayalam]
Notes:
Official Languages of Lakshdweep are Malayalam and English, while there are two spoken languages also viz. Jeseri and Dhivehi.
2. 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.
3. Right to property was made a Legal right from a Fundamental Right by which among the following amendments to Indian Constitution?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 46th
[D] 48th
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Correct Answer: B [44th]
Notes:
By 44th constitutional amendment act in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right. Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property and article 31 relating to compulsory acquisition of property have been omitted. It was, however, be ensured that the removal of property from the list of fundamental rights would not affect the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
4. In which schedule of Indian Constitution, the territorial extent of Indian states and union Territories is prescribed?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: A [1st]
Notes:
First schedule lists the states and territories on of India; lists any changes to their borders and the laws used to make that change.
5. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
- The objective resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru ultimately formed the basis of the Preamble.
- The Preamble is justiciable and can be enforced by the courts of law.
- The Preamble of India's Constitution has been amended only once, in 1976.
- The Preamble asserts that sovereignty rests with the people of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statement 2 is incorrect, as the Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law and is non-justiciable. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: the objective resolution inspired the Preamble, it was amended once by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, and it emphasizes popular sovereignty.
6. Which amendment of the Indian Constitution has abolished the nomination of Anglo-Indians to the Lok Sabha and Legislative Assemblies?
[A] 101th Amendment Act
[B] 102nd Amendment Act
[C] 103rd Amendment Act
[D] 104th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: D [104th Amendment Act]
Notes:
Between 1952 and 2020, two seats were reserved in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of the Parliament of India, for members of the Anglo-Indian community. These two members were nominated by the President of India on the advice of the Government of India. In January 2020, the Anglo-Indian reserved seats in the Parliament and State Legislatures of India were abolished by the 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
7. When vice president acts as the president , which among the following is/ are true?
[A] He/ She remains the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[B] He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[C] Lok Sabha Speaker performs the duty of the chairman of the Rajya Sabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
When vice president acts as the president, he ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
8. Who among the following was the first chairman of the National Commission for Women?
[A] Mohini Giri
[B] Dr. Poornima Advani
[C] Dr. Girija Vyas
[D] Jayanti Patnaik
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Correct Answer: D [Jayanti Patnaik]
Notes:
The first chairman of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in India was Mohini Giri. Established in 1992, the NCW aims to review legal and constitutional safeguards for women, recommend remedial measures, and ensure their rights are upheld. Mohini Giri, a prominent social activist and advocate for women’s rights, played a crucial role in shaping the commission’s agenda during its formative years.
9. The salaries and allowances of the Governor of Indian state are charged from the____?
[A] Consolidated Fund of the State
[B] Consolidated Fund of India
[C] Public Account of India
[D] Contingency Fund of India
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Correct Answer: A [Consolidated Fund of the State]
Notes:
Under the Article 266 (1) of the Constitution of India, a Consolidated Fund of State is constituted. The salaries and allowances of the Governor of Indian state are charged from Consolidated Fund of India.
10. How many times the word “Secular” appears in our constitution?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: B [2]
Notes:
The term “secular” appears twice in Indian Constitution, first in Preamble and then in Article 25 (a).
