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. Town Planning comes under which among the following parts of Constitution of India?
[A] Part VII
[B] Part IX
[C] Part IXA
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Part IXA]
Notes:
Part IXA of the constitution deals with municipalities i.e. urban local government.
2. In which year legislative council of Tamil Nadu was abolished?
[A] 1983
[B] 1985
[C] 1986
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
The legislative council of Tamil Nadu was abolished in 1986. This decision was part of a broader trend in India during the 1980s, where several states re-evaluated the necessity of their legislative councils. Tamil Nadu’s council was initially established in 1921 but was dissolved due to concerns over its effectiveness and the rising costs of maintaining it.
3. Which of the following Union Territory has one Rajya Sabha seat ?
[A] Dadra & Nagar Haveli
[B] Daman & Diu
[C] Puducherry
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: C [Puducherry]
Notes:
Seven states of India viz. Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripua have one Rajya Sabha seat each. One Union Territory viz. Puducherry also has one Rajya Sabha seat. Another UT National Capital Territory of Delhi has 3 Rajya Sabha seats. No other Union Territory has representation in Rajya Sabha as of 2023.
4. In India, the responsibility for recognition and vesting of forest rights and distribution of land rights rests with which among the following ?
[A] Ministry of Environment & Forests
[B] Ministry of Tribal affairs
[C] State and UT Governments
[D] Local Governments
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Correct Answer: C [State and UT Governments]
Notes:
The responsibility for recognition and vesting of forest rights and distribution of land rights in India rests with the respective State and UT Governments.
5. Which of the following does not come under Fundamental Duty?
[A] To promote harmony
[B] To safeguard public property
[C] To protect freedom of speech and expression
[D] To protect and improve the natural environment
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Correct Answer: C [To protect freedom of speech and expression]
Notes:
Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India and concern the individuals and the nation.
6. Which among the following authorities solve the dispute regarding the election of Prime Minister and President of India?
[A] High Court
[B] Election Tribunal
[C] Chief Election Commissioner
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
All doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President and the prime minister are inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court whose decision shall be final.
7. Of the following, with which does Article 78 of the Constitution deal with ?
(1) Emergency powers of the President
(2) The Prime Minister’s duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government’s decisions, policies and actions
(3) The President’s power to send advisory messages to the Parliament
(4) The President’s power to get information from the Council of Ministers (UPSC Prelims 1991)
[A] 1 and 4
[B] 2 and 3
[C] 2 and 4
[D] 2 only
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Correct Answer: D [2 only]
Notes:
Article 78 of the Constitution deal with the Prime Minister’s duty regarding keeping the President informed about the government’s decisions, policies and actions.
8. It is not possible to obtain Indian citizenship by which of the following ways?
[A] Naturalization
[B] Birth
[C] Depositing money in Indian Banks
[D] Incorporation of new territory by India
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Correct Answer: C [Depositing money in Indian Banks]
Notes:
According to Indian Citizenship Act 1955, the citizenship of India may be acquired only by the means of following five methods: (1) by birth, (2) descent, (3) registration, (4) naturalization, (5) incorporation of territory.
9. Which of the following articles of PartIII belongs to a different category?
[A] Article 15
[B] Article 19
[C] Article 16
[D] Article 14
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Correct Answer: B [Article 19]
Notes:
In the given Articles, article 19 belongs to a different category. Article 19 guarantees six rights to all citizens. These are:
(i) Right to freedom of speech and expression.
(ii) Right to assemble peaceably and without arms.
(iii) Right to form associations or unions or co-operative societies.
(iv) Right to move freely throughout the territory of India.
(v) Right to reside and settle in any part of the territory of India.
(vi) Right to practice any profession or to carry on any occupation, trade or business.
10. Which article of the Indian Constitution includes the Doctrine of Due Process of Law is included?
[A] Article 16
[B] Article 26
[C] Article 21
[D] Article 11
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Correct Answer: C [Article 21]
Notes:
The Article 21 of the Constitution of India says that no person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to the procedure established by law. The right is available to citizens and non citizens.
