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 among the following best supported the idea of inclusion of fundamental rights in our constitution?
[A] Simon Commission 1927
[B] Nehru Committee Report 1928
[C] Swaraj Bill 1895
[D] Sapru Committee Report on Constitutional proposals 1945
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Correct Answer: D [Sapru Committee Report on Constitutional proposals 1945]
Notes:
The Constitutional Proposals of the Sapru Committee commonly referred to as the Sapru Committee Report was published in 1945. It supported the idea of inclusion of fundamental rights in our constitution.
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
- The objective resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru ultimately formed the basis of the Preamble.
- The Preamble is justiciable and can be enforced by the courts of law.
- The Preamble of India's Constitution has been amended only once, in 1976.
- The Preamble asserts that sovereignty rests with the people of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statement 2 is incorrect, as the Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law and is non-justiciable. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: the objective resolution inspired the Preamble, it was amended once by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, and it emphasizes popular sovereignty.
3. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a Governor?
[A] Article 152
[B] Article 153
[C] Article 154
[D] Article 156
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Correct Answer: B [Article 153]
Notes:
Article 153 of the Constitution of India requires a governor to be appointed for every state in India.
4. Till the 42nd Amendment in 1976, the word secular was nowhere in the constitution except in Article _________?
[A] 25
[B] 26
[C] 27
[D] 28
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Correct Answer: A [25]
Notes:
Article 25 (2)(a) regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other secular activity which may be associated with religious practice;
5. What is the minimum stay essential before a person can apply for Indian Citizenship?
[A] 2 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 10 years
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Correct Answer: C [7 years]
Notes:
If the person is of Indian origin, then he / she has to be ordinary resident of India for seven years before making application towards getting citizenship by registration.
6. Which of the following Constitution Amendment Act grants citizens a fundamental right to form cooperative societies?
[A] 95th
[B] 96th
[C] 97th
[D] 98th
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Correct Answer: C [97th]
Notes:
Constitution (97th) Amendment Act, 2011 gave a constitutional status and protection to co-operative societies. This amendment made the following three changes in the constitution:
- It made the right to form co-operative societies a fundamental right (Article 19)
- It included a new Directive Principle of State Policy on the promotion of co-operative societies (Article 43-B).
- It added a new Part IX-B in the constitution which is entitled as “The Co-operative societies” (Articles 243-ZH to 243-ZT).
7. Who was the second President of India? (UPSC Prelims 1980).
[A] Dr. Zakir Hussain
[B] Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
[C] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[D] V. V Giri
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Correct Answer: B [Dr. S. Radhakrishnan]
Notes:
The second President of India was Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, who served from 1962 to 1967. Radhakrishnan was a philosopher and educationist, and was one of the most distinguished scholars of his time. He was born in Tamil Nadu in 1888 and studied philosophy at the University of Madras. He later taught at several universities in India and abroad, and was widely respected for his contributions to the field of philosophy. Radhakrishnan was a strong advocate for the promotion of education and culture, and is considered one of the most influential figures in modern Indian history.
8. Which of the following is contained in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution? (UPSC Prelims 1985)
[A] States and Union Territories
[B] Salaries of the President, Governors of States, Judges of Supreme Court, etc.
[C] Union List, State’ List and Concurrent List
[D] Allocation of seats in the Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [Union List, State’ List and Concurrent List]
Notes:
The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains three lists; i.e. 1) Union List, 2) State List and 3) Concurrent List.
9. The Indian parliamentary system is different from the British parliamentary system in that India has which of the following facilities? (UPSC Prelims 1998)
[A] both a real and a nominal executive
[B] a system of collective responsibility
[C] bicameral legislature
[D] the system of judicial review
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Correct Answer: D [the system of judicial review]
Notes:
Judicial review is one big difference. In India, the judiciary system can take up an act passed by parliament and has the power to nullify it. In Britain, law passed by House of Commons can’t be overturned.
10. Which act provided for the establishment of Public Service Commission?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1909
[B] Government of India Act, 1919
[C] Government of India act, 1935
[D] Independence of India act, 1947
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Correct Answer: B [ Government of India Act, 1919 ]
Notes:
The Government of India Act, 1919 provided for the establishment of a Public Service Commission. Hence, a central public service commission was set up in 1926 for recruiting the civil servants.
