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. The constitutional position of President of India is most closely similar to __:
[A] British Monarch [B] US President [C] Russian President [D] British Prime Minister
Notes: The President of India, according to the Indian Constitution, serves as the ceremonial head of state, similar to the British Monarch. However, unlike the British Monarch, the President of India also holds residual powers that can be exercised during an emergency. Despite this, the nature of the role is largely ceremonious, much like the Queen in the UK.
2. What can be the maximum number of members in a legislative assembly of a state in India?
Notes: The Legislative assembly of each state cannot have number of members more than 500 and less than 60. However, there are three exceptions to this viz. Sikkim (32), Goa (40) and Mizoram (40)
3. According to the provisions of which article of the Indian Constitution, Parliament can create a new all India service, if a resolution is passed by Rajya Sabha?
Notes: According to the provisions of article 312, the Parliament can create a new all India service, if resolution to that effect in national interest is passed by the council of states.
4. Via which among the following amendments of the Constitution, the territories of Goa, Daman & Diu were incorporated in the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: B [Constitution (12th) Amendment Act 1962]
Notes: The Twelfth Amendment incorporated Goa, Daman and Diu as a new Union Territory by amending the First Schedule. India had acquired these territories from Portugal in December 1961. It also enabled the President to make regulations for the administration of the new territory. The Amendment retroactively came into effect on 20 December 1961, after Portugal surrendered. In 1987, Goa became India’s 25th state while Daman and Diu remained a Union Territory.
5. Who among the following was the First Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission?
Notes: The first deputy chairperson of the planning commission was former Prime minister of India Gulzarilal Nanda from 17 February 1953 to 21 September 1963.
6. The Three tier system of panchayati raj was adopted by which state for the first time?
Notes: The institution of Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959 in Nagaur District of Rajasthan. Nine days later, Andhra Pradesh became the second state to launch Panchayati Raj at Shadnagar near Hyderabad.
7. In which year, Constitution of India was amended for the first time?
Notes: The Constitution (First Amendment) Act, 1951, enacted in 1951, had made several changes to the provisions related to Fundamental Rights s to check abuse of freedom of speech and expression; validation of zamindari abolition laws etc. This amendment provided that right to equality does not bar the enactment of laws which provide “special consideration” for weaker sections of society.
8. Delhi was called national Capital Territory by which amendment Act ?
Notes: Constitution (69th) Amendment Act, 1991 granted special status to Delhi and declared it the National Capital Territory. A Lieutenant Governor was nominated as Administrator of Delhi and legislative assembly was created for Delhi.
9. Article 25-28 of the Indian Constitution deal with __?
[A] Right to Freedom [B] Right to Equality [C] Freedom of religion [D] Constitutional Remedies
Notes: The Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India. This is enshrined in Articles 25 to 28.
10. Which of the following president of India was only person to be elected unopposed?
[A] 4th President [B] 5th President [C] 6th President [D] 7th President
