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. In which among the following parts of Constitution of India are enshrined the Fundamental Duties?
[A] Part III
[B] Part IIIA
[C] Part IVA
[D] Part IV
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Correct Answer: C [Part IVA]
Notes:
The 42nd amendment Act 1976 added a new part in the constitution part IVA. It incorporated fundamental duties by inserting a new article 51A below article 51. The objective of incorporating the fundamental duties is to place before the country a code of conduct, which the citizens are expected to follow.
2. Which among the following is the basis of representation in Rajya Sabha for States?
[A] Area
[B] Population
[C] Both A & B
[D] Neither A nor B
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Correct Answer: B [Population]
Notes:
Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha is listed in Fourth Schedule of the Constitution. The seats are allocated to each state mainly on the basis of its population.
3. Which among the following was the first attempt to regulate the affairs of English East India Company in India?
[A] Pitts India Act 1784
[B] Charter Act 1833
[C] The Regulating Act 1773
[D] Charter Act of 1813
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Correct Answer: C [The Regulating Act 1773]
Notes:
Regulating Act of 1773 was the first landmark in the constitutional development of India. Via this act, the British Parliament for the first time interfered into affairs of India. The Prime Minister of England at the time of Regulating Act of 1773 was Lord North.
4. Economic and social planning comes under which of the following?
[A] Union List
[B] State List
[C] Concurrent List
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Concurrent List]
Notes:
Economic & Social planning is listed on 20 in the Concurrent list in 7th schedule of India.
5. The contingency fund of India has been placed at the disposal of which among the following authorities?
[A] Comptroller and Auditor General of India
[B] President of India
[C] Parliament of India
[D] Prime Minister of India
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
Contingency fund of India has been placed at the disposal of President of India. On the other hand, contingency funds of State Governments are at disposal of Governor.
6. Which among the following in India have been referred to as “Glorified Municipalities” by critics?
[A] Nagar Nighams
[B] States
[C] Union Territories
[D] Panchayats
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Correct Answer: B [States]
Notes:
Critics have referred to states in India as “Glorified Municipalities”. Opposition parties and scholars have alleged that the Congress Party’s dominance during its forty years of rule led to centralization and the state governments were treated as glorified municipalities.
7. 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
8. 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.
9. The original constitution of India had included 14 languages in the 8th schedule. Which of the following was the 15th language to be included in this schedule?
[A] Konkani
[B] Dogri
[C] Sindhi
[D] Manipuri
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Correct Answer: C [Sindhi]
Notes:
Eighth Schedule mentions the languages recognized by the Constitution of India. Originally it contained 14 languages but presently there are 22 languages. Sindhi was added by the 21st Amendment Act of 1967. Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali were added in 1992 by 71st Constitutional Amendment Act; and Bodo, Dogri, Maithili and Santali were added in 2003 by 92nd Constitutional Amendment Act.[
10. Which of the following is not a feature of the Directive Principles of State Policy?
[A] They are justiciable in nature
[B] They denote the ideals that State should keep in mind while formulating policies
[C] They resemble the ‘Instrument of Instructions’ enumerated in the Government of India Act of 1935
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [They are justiciable in nature]
Notes:
The Directive Principles of the State Policy are non-justiciable in nature, that is, they are not legally enforceable by the courts for their violation. Therefore, the government (Central, state and local) cannot be compelled to implement them.
