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. Who among the following was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly ?
[A] Sachidanand Sinha
[B] B N Rao
[C] H N Kunzuru
[D] V N Menon
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Correct Answer: B [B N Rao]
Notes:
Sir Benegal Narsing Rau (1887-1953) or Sir B. N. Rau served as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly. His task was to advise the assembly on general structure of democratic framework of India’s Constitution.
2. The power to decide an election petition in India is vested in the ________ ?
[A] Parliament
[B] Supreme court
[C] High Courts
[D] President
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Correct Answer: C [High Courts]
Notes:
Parliament has enacted Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 providing that the “High Court” shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(b) of the Constitution.
3. Which among the following schedules is related to the responsibilities of Municipalities?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: D [12th]
Notes:
Twelfth Schedule was added by 74th amendment and enlists the subjects under Municipalities or urban local government.
4. Which of the following are called “scheduled areas” as per Indian constitution?
[A] Tribal inhabited areas located in North East India
[B] Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India other than North East India
[C] Tribal inhabited areas located all over India including NE states
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India other than North East India]
Notes:
Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India than North East India. Tribal areas of the Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are separately dealt with provisions given in 5th schedule
5. Who among the following has been given rights to legislate on residuary subjects?
[A] State government
[B] Central government
[C] both central and state governments
[D] President
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Correct Answer: B [Central government ]
Notes:
Matters which are not included in any of the three lists (Union, State, Concurrent) are known as residuary subjects
6. Which among the following is not correctly matched? (Women Chief Ministers)
[A] Sucheta kriplani – Uttar Pradesh
[B] Nandini Satpathy – Orissa
[C] Sashikala Kakodkar – Goa
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: D [All are correct]
Notes:First Women Chief Ministers of Indian states are as follows:
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State
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Chief Minister
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Assam
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Syeda Anwara Taimur
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Bihar
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Rabri Devi
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Delhi
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Sushma Swaraj
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Gujarat
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Anandiben Patel
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Goa, Daman & Diu
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Shashikala Kakodkar
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Madhya Pradesh
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Uma Bharti
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Odisha
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Nandini Satpathy
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Punjab
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Rajinder Kaur Bhattal
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Rajasthan
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Vasundhara Raje
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Tamilnadu
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Janaki Ramachandran
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Uttar Pradesh
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Sucheta Kriplani
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West Bengal
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Mamta Banerjee
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Jammu & Kashmir (erstwhile)
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Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed
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7. What kind of emergency in India has been imposed for maximum times?
[A] National Emergency
[B] Financial Emergency
[C] Constitutional Emergency
[D] Political Emergency
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Correct Answer: C [Constitutional Emergency]
Notes:
Constitutional Emergency or President’s rule under article 356 is imposed on states on the recommendation of the governor of the state. Every state in India except Chhattisgarh and Telangana has been under a state of emergency at some point of time or the other.
8. The following years a national emergency has been proclaimed so far ?
[A] 1961,1972,1975
[B] 1962,1975,1977
[C] 1962,1972,1975
[D] 1962,1971,1975
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Correct Answer: D [1962,1971,1975]
Notes:
In the history of independent India, a state of emergency has been declared thrice. In 1962 due to India-china war, in 1971 due to Indo-Pakistan war and in 1975 due to internal disturbances under Indira Gandhi government.
9. By which amendment of the Constitution, Article 323A (Administrative tribunals) & Article 323B (Tribunals for other matters) in a new part XIV A was inserted in the Indian Constitution?
[A] Constitution 40th Amendment Act
[B] Constitution 41st Amendment Act
[C] Constitution 42nd Amendment Act
[D] Constitution 43rd Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: C [Constitution 42nd Amendment Act]
Notes:
Constitution (42nd) Amendment added a new part XIVA to the Constitution for Tribunals: Administrative Tribunals (Art 323A) and Tribunals for other purpose (Art 323B).
10. What is the current number of High Courts in India?
[A] 20
[B] 22
[C] 24
[D] 25
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Correct Answer: D [25]
Notes:
Currently there are 25 High Courts operational in India. They are established in different states of the country. Articles 214-231 deals with the provisions of the High Courts in India.
