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 benches has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
[A] Circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair
[B] Circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair
[C] Circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair
[D] Circuit bench of the Supreme Court at Port Blair
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Correct Answer: C [Circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair]
Notes:
The Circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair holds jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Unlike other Union Territories in India, which are governed by the respective High Courts of the contiguous states, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are directly governed by the Kolkata High Court.
2. Which among the following articles defines the Money Bill?
[A] Article 110
[B] Article 111
[C] Article 112
[D] Article 113
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Correct Answer: A [Article 110]
Notes:
Only those financial bills which contain provisions exclusively on matters listed in article 110 of the constitution are called Money Bills.
3. What is the concept of Lokpal / Lokayukta Office in India based upon?
[A] Parliamentary Commissioner in the United Kingdom
[B] Ombudsman in the Scandinavian countries
[C] Council of State in France
[D] Council of State in Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Ombudsman in the Scandinavian countries]
Notes:
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Office in India was conceptualized based on the Office of Ombudsman in Scandinavian nations. These Ombudsman roles serve as governmental watchdogs, participating in the regulation of public administration.
4. Which article deals with the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Article 356
[B] Article 360
[C] Article 365
[D] Article 368
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Correct Answer: D [Article 368]
Notes:
The Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution. Article 368 cannot be used to destroy or damage the basic elements or the fundamental features of the Constitution.
5. 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.
6. Who among the following past presidents of India never served as a Chief Minister of a state in India?
[A] Giani Jail Singh
[B] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[C] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Dr, Zakir Hussain
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Correct Answer: D [Dr, Zakir Hussain]
Notes:
D. Jatti had worked as Chief Minister of State of Mysore. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy had worked as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Zail Singh worked as Chief Minister of Punjab. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma had served as Chief Minister of Bhopal State.
7. 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.
8. Which among the following articles of Constitution of India gives the power to the Highcourts to issue writs?
[A] 222
[B] 224
[C] 226
[D] 228
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Correct Answer: C [226]
Notes:
According to the article 226 of Constitution of India, the High courts are empowered to issue writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, quo warranto, certiorari to any person or authority, including the government.
9. How can an Election Commissioner be removed from office?
[A] When Parliament passes a resolution by special majority
[B] On similar grounds of a Judge of Supreme Court
[C] Whenever president wants to remove
[D] When recommended by Chief Election Commissioner
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Correct Answer: D [When recommended by Chief Election Commissioner]
Notes:
Article 324(5) states Election or Regional Commissioners can only be removed by the President on the Chief Election Commissioner’s recommendation. This safeguards the independence of the Election Commission from executive interference and is distinct from the removal process for the Chief Election Commissioner or Supreme Court judges.
10. Which right is not included in Political Rights?
[A] Right to vote
[B] Right to contest in election
[C] Right to life
[D] Right to lodge complaint with executive bodies of the Government
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Correct Answer: C [Right to life]
Notes:
Political rights are the rights exercised in the formation and administration of a government. They are given to citizen by the constitution. Political participation can take many forms; the most notable form is the right to vote.
