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. Via which of the following amendments, the term “Socialist” was inserted in Preamble of Indian constitution?
[A] 38th Amendment Act
[B] 42nd Amendment Act
[C] 49th Amendment Act
[D] 52nd Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [42nd Amendment Act]
Notes:
By the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), three new words were added to the preamble of the constitution- socialist, secular and integrity.
2. What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Goa , Mizoram
[B] Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa
[C] Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
[D] Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa ]
Notes:The correct chronological order of the creation of the states of Assam, Nagaland, Goa, and Mizoram is as follows:
- Assam – Assam was created as a state in the year 1935, when it was carved out of the larger province of Bengal.
- Nagaland – Nagaland was created as a state in the year 1963. It was carved out of the larger state of Assam and became the 16th state of India.
- Mizoram – Mizoram was created as a state on 20 February 1987. Prior to that, it was a Union Territory and was part of the state of Assam.
- Goa – Goa was created as a state on 30 May 1987. Prior to that, it was a Union Territory and was part of the state of Bombay.
So, the correct chronological order of the creation of these states is: Assam, Nagaland, Mizroam, Goa
3. Who can dismiss the Governor from office?
[A] State Legislative Assembly
[B] Parliament
[C] President
[D] Council of ministers
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
Although the governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his Office, yet this term is subject to pleasure of president. The “doctrine of pleasure” has always been used to drop governors any time and thus, Governors have no security of tenure. Further, a governor can resign from the office by addressing resignation to President
4. Which among the following is true regarding amendments of the constitution with provisions which affect the federal character of the constitution?
[A] They can be amended by a simple majority
[B] They can be amended by a 2/3 majority of both the houses of parliament
[C] They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states]
Notes:
The amendments which affect the federal character of the constitution need to be passed by special majority of the parliament and also need ratification by half of the State Legislatures.
5. In which of the following months Quami Ekta Week or National Integration Week is celebrated every year ?
[A] October
[B] November
[C] December
[D] January
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Correct Answer: B [November]
Notes:
Quami Ekta Week is observed from November 19-25 every year
6. Power to dissolve Lok Sabha is vested with ?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Council
(B)Council
Council of Ministers
[C] President
[D] Lok Sabha Speaker
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
The President of India has the power to dissolve the Lok Sabha. He can dissolve Lok Sabha and call a General Election before five years is up.
7. Who among the following introduced the modern concept of rule in India?
[A] Mughal
[B] British
[C] Portuguese
[D] French
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Correct Answer: B [British]
Notes:
The modern concept of rule in India like Parliamentary democracy, Bicameralism, land revenue, Police system, Judiciary system were introduced by the British. Even in the case of drafting the Indian constitution a maximum part is taken from the Government of India Act of 1935.
8. “All those laws that were in force immediately before the enactment of the constitution shall be void to the extent of inconsistency with the fundamental rights”. Essence of Article 13(1) which quotes this can be placed under which of the following?
[A] Judicial Activism
[B] Judicial Review
[C] Discretionary review
[D] Judicial interpretation
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Correct Answer: B [Judicial Review]
Notes:
The constitution of India provides the provision for judicial review in the shape of Article 13. This power has been conferred to the High courts and the Supreme court of India which can declare a law unconstitutional if it is violates fundamental rights.
9. Article 74, 75, 78 deal broadly with which of the following?
[A] Relationship between Prime Minister and president
[B] Relationship between Governor and Chief Ministers
[C] Size and nature of the council
[D] Composition of the cabinet
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Correct Answer: A [Relationship between Prime Minister and president]
Notes:
Article 74, 75, 78 of the Indian constitution deals with the relationship between Prime Minister and President. These articles mention that the Prime minister with council of ministers shall be appointed, to advice the President.
10. In India, the power to grant citizenship lies with which of the following?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Ministry of Home Affairs
[D] State Governments
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Correct Answer: C [Ministry of Home Affairs ]
Notes:
As per Citizenship Act, 1955, the power to grant citizenship lies with Home Ministry in India.
