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. Who appoints ad hoc Judges of the Supreme Court?
[A] President
[B] Vice President
[C] President with advice of Council of Ministers
[D] Chief Justice of the Supreme Court with permission of President
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Justice of the Supreme Court with permission of President]
Notes:
Ad hoc judges can be appointed in the Supreme Court by “Chief Justice of India” with the prior consent of the President, if there is no quorum of judges available to hold and continue the session of the court. Only the persons who are qualified as to be appointed as Judge of the Supreme Court can be appointed as ad hoc judge of the Supreme Court. (Article 127). Further, as per provisions of the Article 128, Chief Justice of India, with the previous consent of the President, request a retired Judge of the Supreme Court High Court, who is duly qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Supreme Court, to sit and act as a Judge of the Supreme Court. The salary & allowance of such judge are decided by the president. The retired Judge who sits in such a session of the Supreme Court has all the jurisdiction, powers and privileges of the Judges BUT are NOT deemed to be a Judge.
2. Balwantrai Mehta, a pioneer of Panchayati Raj and a distinguished freedom fighter, was Chief minister of which state?
[A] Maharastra
[B] Gujarat
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Madya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Gujarat]
Notes:
BBalwantrai Mehta was one of the legendry freedom fighters of the country who participated in the Bardoli Satyagraha. He is best known as second Chief Minister of Gujarat.He is credited for pioneering the concept the Panchayati Raj in India and also known as Father of Panchayati Raj in India.
3. A government has to resign if the no confidence motion is passed in __________?
[A] Only Lok Sabha
[B] Only Rajya Sabha
[C] Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
[D] Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [Only Lok Sabha]
Notes:
If a no confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha or the Lower House of Parliament of India, the government has to resign.
4. Who decides the disputes arising out of the election of President in India?
[A] Chief Election Commissioner
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Attorney General
[D] Solicitor general
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
Article 71 of the Constitution says that all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. Further, according to Article 14 of the Presidential and Vice -Presidential Elections Act,1952, an election petition can be filed in Supreme Court.
5. Which among the following is the most appropriate definition of Political liberty of Citizens of India ?
[A] Right to participate in the government and assume equal opportunity to assume highest office
[B] right to cast vote and participate in the election process
[C] Equal opportunity to freely move in the Political territories of India
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Right to participate in the government and assume equal opportunity to assume highest office]
Notes:
The rights to life and personal liberty apply for persons of any nationality, while others, such as the freedom of speech and expression are applicable only to the citizens of India (including non-resident Indian citizens).
6. Which among the following is an incorrect statement regarding Money Bill?
[A] It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha
[B] It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President
[C] The Rajya Sabha is given 1 months time period to make recommendation on a Money Bill
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [The Rajya Sabha is given 1 months time period to make recommendation on a Money Bill]
Notes:
A money bill must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days or the bill is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.
7. The Assam Reorganization Act of 1969 led to the creation of which of the following states?
[A] Manipur
[B] Meghalaya
[C] Mizoram
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Meghalaya]
Notes:
The Assam Reorganization (Meghalaya) Act of 1969 paved the way for the formation of Meghalaya. Meghalaya was initially a semi-autonomous territory within Assam, with its provincial council, before gaining full statehood on January 21st, 1972. The other two states, Manipur and Mizoram, were also carved out of Assam but not under this act.
8. Who among the following was the first chairman of the National Commission for Women?
[A] Mohini Giri
[B] Dr. Poornima Advani
[C] Dr. Girija Vyas
[D] Jayanti Patnaik
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Correct Answer: D [Jayanti Patnaik]
Notes:
The first chairman of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in India was Mohini Giri. Established in 1992, the NCW aims to review legal and constitutional safeguards for women, recommend remedial measures, and ensure their rights are upheld. Mohini Giri, a prominent social activist and advocate for women’s rights, played a crucial role in shaping the commission’s agenda during its formative years.
9. Which of the following is / are qualifications to be appointed as governor of a state?
- Should be citizen of India
- Should not be resident of the state of which he / she works as Governor
- Should have completed age of 35 years
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 3 ]
Notes:
The only qualifications for appointment as Governor are that he should be a citizen of India and must have completed the age of thirty-five years. [Article 157]
10. Which among the following day celebrated as National Voters Day ?
[A] January 24
[B] January 25
[C] January 26
[D] January 27
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Correct Answer: B [January 25]
Notes:
In the year 2011 the Election Commission of India launched the National Voters Day to be celebrated on 25 January every year as a part of the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Programme.
