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 of the following amendments gave for the first time a clear-cut constitutional recognition to the existence of political parties?
[A] 7th Amendment
[B] 35th Amendment
[C] 52nd Amendment
[D] 66th Amendment
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Correct Answer: C [52nd Amendment ]
Notes:
Before the 52nd Amendment Act, there was no constitutional recognition to political parties in India. It was the anti-defection law that gave for the first time a clear-cut constitutional recognition to the existence of political parties.
2. The accounts of which of the following are not audited by CAG?
[A] Municipal institutions
[B] State Governments
[C] Government Companies
[D] Central Government
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Correct Answer: A [Municipal institutions]
Notes:
Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits the receipts and expenditure of State Governments, Government Companies and Central Government. The audit of local bodies is not done by CAG.
3. For which among the following periods, an Attorney General is appointed in India?
[A] 2 years
[B] 3 years
[C] 4 years
[D] Any period which the president feels suitable
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Correct Answer: D [Any period which the president feels suitable]
Notes:
As per article 76(1), Attorney General is appointed by President for a period decided by him. The AG remains in office during pleasure of the president and thus has no fixed tenure.
4. What is the respective retirement age for judges from the Supreme Court and High Courts in India?
[A] 65 & 62
[B] 65 & 60
[C] 65 for both
[D] 65 & 63
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Correct Answer: A [65 & 62]
Notes:
The retirement age for Supreme Court Judges is 65, while for High Court Judges it is 62. This is in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of India. The Constitution has differentiated the retirement age to maintain the hierarchy of the Indian judiciary system. It’s also a way to acknowledge the higher responsibility and pressure a Supreme Court Judge carries.
5. A political party in India acquires the status of registered party if it secures what fraction of votes in a state?
[A] 1%
[B] 2%
[C] 3%
[D] 4%
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Correct Answer: A [1%]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India if a political party in India acquires 1% of votes in a state election.
6. What is the concept of Lokpal / Lokayukta Office in India based upon?
[A] Parliamentary Commissioner in the United Kingdom
[B] Ombudsman in the Scandinavian countries
[C] Council of State in France
[D] Council of State in Germany
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Correct Answer: B [Ombudsman in the Scandinavian countries]
Notes:
The Lokpal and Lokayukta Office in India was conceptualized based on the Office of Ombudsman in Scandinavian nations. These Ombudsman roles serve as governmental watchdogs, participating in the regulation of public administration.
7. In which type of the question in parliament, a written answer is desired?
[A] Starred question
[B] Unstarred question
[C] Short notice
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Unstarred question]
Notes:
- A starred question is distinguished by an asterisk and needs an oral answer. Since the answer is oral, supplementary questions might follow a starred question.
- An un-starred question requires written answer. Since the answer is given in written, there cannot be supplementary questions that follow an un-stared question
A question relating to a matter of public importance of an urgent character asked with notice shorter than ten days is called a “Short Notice Question” Short Notice questions are generally answered orally
8. In context of our constitution the date of 13 December 1946 is known for which of the following?
[A] Cabinet Mission Plan
[B] Setting up of Constituent Assembly
[C] First meeting of Constituent Assembly
[D] Objective Resolution was moved
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Correct Answer: D [Objective Resolution was moved]
Notes:
The historic Objectives Resolution was moved by Jawahar Lal Nehru on 13 December 1946 and was adopted on 22 January 1947.
9. Hindi comes under in which of the following categories?
[A] National Language of India
[B] Mother Tongue of India
[C] Official Language of India
[D] Oldest Language of India
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Correct Answer: C [Official Language of India]
Notes:
Hindi which is also listed in the eighth schedule of the constitution of India comes under the official language of India category.
10. Which among the following post is NOT dependent on the pleasure of the president or governor?
[A] A Judge of Supreme Court
[B] A Judge of High Court
[C] Comptroller and Auditor General of India
[D] Attorney-General for India
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Correct Answer: D [Attorney-General for India]
Notes:
The term of office of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the Constitution of India. Constitution also does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
