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. Which body’s annual report is not presented to Parliament by the President?
[A] Union Public Service Commission
[B] Finance Commission
[C] National Human Rights Commission
[D] Public Accounts Committee
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Correct Answer: C [National Human Rights Commission]
Notes:
NHRC submits its annual report to the Central Government, not directly to Parliament via the President. UPSC and Finance Commission reports are laid before Parliament by the President. Parliamentary committees like the Public Accounts Committee submit their own reports directly to the respective house, not via the President.
2. What is the maximum strength of a legislative assembly in India as prescribed by Constitution?
[A] 300
[B] 400
[C] 500
[D] 600
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Correct Answer: C [500]
Notes:
The constitution has fixed the maximum strength of a legislative assembly at 500 and minimum strength at 60. It means that its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the population size of the state. However, in case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram and Nagaland, it is 40 and 46 respectively.
3. What is the number of Schedules in Constitution of India?
[A] 8
[B] 10
[C] 11
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: D [12]
Notes:
Schedules are lists in the Constitution of India that categorize and tabulate bureaucratic activities and policy of the Government. Indian Constitution had originally eight schedules. 9th schedule was added via First Amendment Act. 10th Schedule was first added by 35th Amendment (Sikkim as Associate State) but as Sikkim became a state of India, the original 10 Schedule was repealed. Later it was added once again by 52th Amendment Act, 1985 to park the anti-defection law. Eleventh Schedule was added by 73rd amendment and has list of subjects under the Panchayat Raj institutions or rural local government. Twelfth Schedule was added by 74th amendment and enlists the subjects under Municipalities or urban local government.
4. The Supreme Court of India tenders legal advice to president of India when___?
[A] Cabinet recommends it
[B] Council of Minister recommends it
[C] President asks for it
[D] Supreme Court wants to tender the advice
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Correct Answer: C [President asks for it]
Notes:
Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under Article 143 of the Constitution. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
5. Which among the following had an objective of introducing the self-governing institutions to India?
[A] Indian Council Act 1909
[B] Mont-Ford Reforms
[C] Cabinet Mission
[D] Government of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer: B [Mont-Ford Reforms]
Notes:
Government of India Act, 1919 is also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms which was introduced by the colonial government in British India. It came into force in the year 1921. One of the objectives of the act was to introduce self-governing institutions gradually in India.
6. Who among the following can suspend the fundamental rights?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] Prime minister
[D] Supreme court
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
During national emergency, all the basic freedoms guaranteed by article 19 automatically get suspended. During emergency, President can suspend all other fundamental rights also except Article 20 (protection in respect of conviction for offences) and Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty). Such suspension needs parliamentary approval.
7. Zero hour in the Indian parliament starts at which of the following time?
[A] 10.00 AM
[B] 12.00 PM
[C] 12.00 AM
[D] 2.00 PM
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Correct Answer: B [12.00 PM]
Notes:
The zero hour in the Indian Parliament starts immediately after the question hour and lasts until the agenda for the day is taken up.
8. Which amendment restored the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court and High courts that was earlier curtailed by Constitution (42nd) Amendment Act, 1976?
[A] Forty-third Amendment Act, 1977
[B] Forty-fifth Amendment Act, 1980
[C] Forty-sixth Amendment Act, 1982
[D] Forty-eighth Amendment Act, 1984
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Correct Answer: A [Forty-third Amendment Act, 1977]
Notes:
Constitution (43rd) Amendment Act, 1977 restored the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Courts in respect of judicial review and issue of writs.
9. In the Rajya Sabha the states have been provided representation on which of the following basis?
[A] Area
[B] Population
[C] Number of Lok Sabha Constituencies
[D] Number of Legislative Assemblies
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Correct Answer: B [Population]
Notes:
In Rajya Sabha, the Seats are allotted in degressive proportion to the population of each state or union territory. This implies that the smaller states have a slight advantage over more populous states.
10. Who among the following appoints/ nominates the chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
[A] President
[B] Central Government
[C] Vice President
[D] President on recommendation of a Parliament committee
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Correct Answer: B [Central Government]
Notes:
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women is appointed by Central Government.
