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 article of the Indian Constitution provides for Vice-President of India?
[A] Article 61
[B] Article 62
[C] Article 63
[D] Article 65
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Correct Answer: C [Article 63]
Notes:
Article 63 of Indian Constitution states that “There shall be a Vice President of India.” The Vice President acts as President in the absence of the president due to death, resignation, impeachment, or other situations.
2. A judge of Supreme Court of India can be removed from office by which / whom among the following?
[A] Parliament by law
[B] Judges of supreme court by Majority
[C] President on a resolution by parliament
[D] President on his/ her own discretion
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Correct Answer: C [President on a resolution by parliament ]
Notes:
A Judge of the Supreme Court (and also High Court) can be removed from his position by President only on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. The power for investigation and proof of such misbehaviour or incapacity is vested in the parliament. Each house, in order to remove the judge, will have to pass a resolution which is supported by 2/3rd of members present and voting and majority of the total membership of the house {absolute + special majority}
3. Which among the following state / union territory got birth with the Punjab Reorganization Act of 1966?
[A] Haryana
[B] Hiamchal Pradesh
[C] Chandigarh
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Haryana]
Notes:
State of Punjab was bifurcated to create Haryana in the year 1966. It formed that seventeenth state of Indian Union. The Union Territory of Chandigarh was also carved out from the same.
4. In which year National Commission for Minorities was established?
[A] 1989
[B] 1990
[C] 1991
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: D [1992]
Notes:
Officially, there are 6 minorities in India viz. Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains. The Union Government set up the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. The commission is made up of a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson and five members. Unlike other bodies like NCSC and NCST, NCM has no constitutional backing or status.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Who called the Governor of a state as “federal fireman”?
[A] K T Shah
[B] B R Ambedkar
[C] C Rajagopalachari
[D] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: C [C Rajagopalachari ]
Notes:
C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) said that governor is like a federal fireman. Like fireman, they should only be called upon in case of emergency. Governor’s office should not be used for party politics.
8. Which amendment of the Constitution made the number of Fundamental duties from 10 to 11 ?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 82nd
[D] 86th
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Correct Answer: D [86th]
Notes:
The fundamental duties were increased to eleven by the Constitution (86th Amendment) Act, 2002. It added a duty on every parent to ensure that their child or ward was provided with the opportunities of education between 6 – 14 years.
9. In which year, the protection of Civil Rights Act which provides for a punishment for offences related to caste and religion was passed?
[A] 1950
[B] 1955
[C] 1960
[D] 1965
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
In the year 1955 the protection of Civil Rights Act which provides for a punishment for offences related to caste and religion was passed.
10. Which among the following correctly differentiates the Union Legislature and Parliament of India ?
[A] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
[B] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha only, Parliament Consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[C] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President, Parliament consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[D] There is no difference between the two
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Correct Answer: D [There is no difference between the two]
Notes:
There is no difference between the two. Union Legislature or Parliament consists of President, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
