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 articles helped the Madarsas in India to remain out of purview of the Right to Education Act?
[A] Article 26
[B] Article 27
[C] Article 28
[D] Article 30
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Correct Answer: D [Article 30]
Notes:
Article 30 is called a Charter of Education Rights. Madarsas are administrated by the Article 30.
Article 30 mandates that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Article 30 provides an absolute right to the minorities that they can establish their own linguistic and religious institutions and at the same time can also claim for grant-in-aid without any discrimination.
2. Town Planning Committees are constituted as per which among the following amendments of Indian Constitution?
[A] 73rd
[B] 74th
[C] 75th
[D] 76th
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Correct Answer: B [74th]
Notes:
The Town Planning Committees are constituted as per 74th amendment to the Constitution of Indian. Its composition, functions and other matters are governed by the act only.
3. On which date, Supreme Court of India started operations in Independent India?
[A] 25 January, 1950
[B] 28 January, 1950
[C] 4 June, 1951
[D] 27 October, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [28 January, 1950]
Notes:
Supreme Court of India came into existence on 26th January, 1950 and it started working on 28th of January, 1950 from the premises of of Parliament house. It moved to current building in 1958.
4. Which among the following committee related to backward Classes?
[A] Rajamannar Committee
[B] Sarkaria Commission
[C] Kaka Kalelkar Commission
[D] Rangarajan committee
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Correct Answer: C [Kaka Kalelkar Commission]
Notes:
In 1953, the central government established a Backwards Classes Commission under Kalelkar’s chairmanship with the charter to recommend reforms for removing inequities for underprivileged people. The Commission issued its report in 1955, recommending, among other things, that the government grant special privileges to untouchables and other underprivileged people
5. When I respect the ideals and institutions of our constitution and respect national flag and national anthem perform which of the following?
[A] Exercise my right to freedom
[B] Exercise my cultural and educational rights
[C] Exercise my right to constitutional remedies
[D] perform my fundamental duties
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Correct Answer: D [perform my fundamental duties]
Notes:
The Article 51-A of the constitution mentions the Fundamental Duties on of which is to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
6. The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was abolished in 1985. In which year it was revived back ?
[A] 2004
[B] 2005
[C] 2006
[D] 2007
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Correct Answer: D [2007]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council had existed between 1958 to 1985, and from 2007 till date. The Andhra Pradesh government had passed a resolution for dissolving the council and is waiting for parliamentary approval.
7. Who among the following functions as Chairman of Zonal Council?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Union Home Minister
[C] State Chief Minister elected by all chief ministers of respective states
[D] President
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Correct Answer: B [Union Home Minister]
Notes:
Union home minister works as chairman of the Zonal Councils.
8. Who among the following decides on the matter of disqualification of a Member of Rajya Sabha?
[A] Parliament of India by resolution
[B] Election Commission of India
[C] President by advice of Parliament
[D] President by advice of Election Commission
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Correct Answer: D [President by advice of Election Commission]
Notes:
Under the Article 102(1) of Indian Constitution, the decision of disqualification of a Member of Rajya Sabha is taken by the President of India after consulting Election commission of India.
9. As per the provisions of the Constitution of India, the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister can not exceed more than ___:
[A] 15% of Lok Sabha members
[B] 15% of Rajya Sabha members
[C] 15% of Members of Parliament
[D] 10% of Members of Parliament
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Correct Answer: A [15% of Lok Sabha members]
Notes:
Article 75. 1. A: The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed fifteen per cent. Of the total number of members of the House of the People. It is stipulated that the total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers of India shall not exceed fifteen per cent of the total number of members of the House of the People.
10. Which of the following committees of parliament considers the question of contempt of the House?
[A] Select Committee
[B] Committee on privileges
[C] Committee on petitions
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: B [Committee on privileges ]
Notes:
Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha have their Committee on Privileges. The Lok Sabha committee has 15 members, while the Rajya Sabha committee has 10 members. The members are nominated by the Speaker / Chairman as the case may be. The functions of this committee are semi-judicial in nature including examination of breach of privileges of the House. The committee recommends appropriate action.
