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. On the pattern of which among the following countries, the parliamentary system was established in India by the Constitution of India?
[A] United States
[B] England
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [England]
Notes:
Indian parliamentary system is based upon the Parliamentary system in England.
2. 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.
3. The makers of Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation of India, as prevalent in which among the following countries?
[A] United states
[B] United kingdom
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
The makers of the Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation from the model prevalent in Canada. The Indian federal structure is often described as “quasi-federal” because it has a strong central government, much like the Canadian model, which combines elements of both federalism and unitary governance.
4. What fraction of Rajya Sabha members retire after every two years?
[A] 2/3
[B] 1/3
[C] 1/2
[D] 1/6
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Correct Answer: B [1/3]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year.
5. What is true about Emergency duration under Articles 356 and 352?
[A] Article 356: maximum 3 years; Article 352: indefinite duration
[B] Article 352: maximum 3 years; Article 356: indefinite duration
[C] Both Articles 356 and 352: maximum 3 years
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Article 356: maximum 3 years; Article 352: indefinite duration]
Notes:
Article 356 allows President’s Rule for a maximum of 3 years. Article 352 (National Emergency) can remain in force indefinitely with Parliamentary approval every 6 months after the 44th Amendment Act, 1978. Both provisions regulate emergency powers under the Indian Constitution.
6. Which among the following is correct regarding Directive Principles?
[A] Positive Injunctions
[B] Negative Injunctions
[C] Justifiable Injunctions
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Positive Injunctions]
Notes:
While fundamental rights are in effect negative injunctions to state in certain matters, Directive Principles are positive injunctions / instructions to the state to work for attainment of objective of a welfare state.
7. Which of the following is not one of the grounds for disqualification for being elected as a Member of Parliament?
- If the person holds an office of profit under the State Government.
- If the person has voluntarily acquired citizenship of a foreign State.
- If a person is so disqualified under the Tenth Schedule.
- If the person has/had been detained under the Preventive Detention Law.
Choose the correct option:
[A] Only 2
[B] Only 4
[C] 1 and 4
[D] 1,2 and 4
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Correct Answer: B [Only 4]
Notes:
Article 102: Disqualifications for being elected as an MP:
(1) A person shall be disqualified for being chosen as, and for being, a member of either House of Parliament-
(a) if he holds any office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State, other than an office declared by Parliament by law not to disqualify its holder;
(b) if he is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
(c) if he is an undischarged insolvent;
(d) if he is not a citizen of India, or has voluntarily acquired the citizenship of a foreign State, or is under any acknowledgement of allegiance or adherence to a foreign State;
(e) if he is so disqualified by or under any law made by Parliament, explanation For the purposes of this clause a person shall not be deemed to hold an office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State by reason only that he is a Minister either for the Union or for such State.
(2) A person shall be disqualified for being a member of either House of Parliament if he is so disqualified under the Tenth Schedule.
8. A constitution amendment bill has also provisions pertaining to imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of a tax. Which of the following statements would hold correct for such a bill?
[A] This bill will need prior approval of president to get introduced
[B] This bill can originate only in Lok Sabha
[C] This bill can originate only in Rajya Sabha
[D] This bill can originate in either Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: D [This bill can originate in either Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha]
Notes:
A Constitution Amendment Bill is not treated as a Money Bill even if all its provisions attract article 110(1) for the reason that such amendments are governed by article 368 which over-rides the provisions regarding Money Bills. This means that such a bill can originate in any house of the parliament.
9. Which of the following is / are correct statements about the Port Trusts in India?
- A port trust is created by an Act of state legislatures
- Each port trust has an status of a Urban body such as Municipalities for providing civic amenities
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
The First statement is incorrect. A Port Trust in India is created by an Act of Parliament and the major ports are controlled by Major Port Act 1963. The port trust has an status of a area based Urban body such as Municipalities for providing civic amenities , so statement 2 is correct.
10. 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.
