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. An ordinance is promulgated by President when__:
[A] He / she feels that ordinance should be promulgated (on discretion).
[B] Supreme Court advises the president.
[C] Parliament passes a resolution.
[D] Council of Ministers advises the president.
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Correct Answer: D [Council of Ministers advises the president. ]
Notes:
An ordinance can be promulgated by the President of India on the recommendation of the Union Cabinet / Council of Ministers.
2. Who is the chief executive head of the state?
[A] Chief minister
[B] Governor
[C] President
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
The provisions related to state executive are in articles 153 to 167. The state executive is made of Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers and Advocate General. The executive authority of a state is vested in the Governor; and Governor is the constitutional head of the state in the same way as President is the Constitutional head of the Union.
3. By which among the following acts, the East India Company lost its monopoly of trade with China?
[A] Pitts India act 1784
[B] The Charter Act of 1813
[C] The Charter Act of 1833
[D] The Charter Act of 1853
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Correct Answer: C [The Charter Act of 1833]
Notes:
Charter Act 1833 or the Saint Helena Act 1833 was passed by the British Parliament to renew the charter of East India Company which was last renewed in 1813. Via this act, the charter was renewed for 20 years but the East India Company was deprived of its commercial privileges which it enjoyed so far.
4. Which of the following states in India established Panchayati Raj in 1956?
[A] Rajasthan & Maharastra
[B] Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan Only
[D] Maharastra only
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the Nagaur district of the state of Rajasthan on 2 Oct 1959. But it was first started by Andhra Pradesh.
5. The writ of prohibition issued by Supreme Court or High Courts is issued against ?
[A] Administrative and judicial authorities
[B] Only Administrative authorities
[C] Judicial or quasi judicial authorities
[D] Govt and administrative authorities
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Correct Answer: C [Judicial or quasi judicial authorities]
Notes:
The writ of prohibition means that the Supreme Court and High Courts may prohibit the lower courts such as special tribunals, magistrates, commissions, and other judiciary officers who are doing something which exceeds to their jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rule of natural justice. For example if a judicial officer has personal interest in a case, it may hamper the decision and the course of natural justice.
6. In which year, two two additional Commissioners were appointed for the first time in Election Commission of India?
[A] 1980
[B] 1985
[C] 1989
[D] 1991
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Correct Answer: C [1989]
Notes:
Election Commission of India consists of Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. For the first time two additional Election Commissioners were appointed on 16th October 1989 but they served only for a short tenure till 1st January 1990. Later, on 1st October 1993 two additional Election Commissioners were appointed.
7. Which among the following Union Territory had a Judicial Commissioner’s Court?
[A] Pondicherry
[B] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[C] Daman & Diu
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: C [Daman & Diu]
Notes:
Before Goa, Daman and Diu became part of India, a Tribunal the Relacao was highest court in these territories. In 1963, this Tribunal the Relacao was abolished and a court of judicial commissioner was established under Goa Daman and Diu (Judicial Commissioner’s Court) Regulation 1963. The Judicial Commissioner’s Court was the highest court of appeal and revision for the Union Territory. In 1981, the parliament passed High Court of Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa Daman and Diu) Act, 1981 act to extend the Jurisdiction of High Court at Bombay to Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu and abolish the then existing court of Judicial Commissioner.
8. Which among the following act was known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crime act 1919?
[A] Indian Arms Act
[B] Pitts India Act
[C] Ilbert Bill
[D] Rowlatt Act
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Correct Answer: D [Rowlatt Act]
Notes:
Please note that this act triggered the Rowlatt Satyagraha. Gandhi ji called it a Black act and it took away the Habeas Corpus which forms the basis of Civil Liberties in England.
9. Which one of the following is not a constitutional body?
[A] Election Commission
[B] Union Public Service Commission
[C] NITI Aayog
[D] Finance Commission
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog]
Notes:
NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India. It was established on 1st January 2015 with the aim to achieve sustainable development goals. It is a non-constitutional body.
10. Part-IV of constitution of India deals with which of the following?
[A] The Union
[B] Directive Principles of State Policy
[C] Fundamental Rights
[D] The States
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Correct Answer: B [Directive Principles of State Policy]
Notes:
Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in Part IV (Article 36-51) of the Constitution of India, are not enforceable by any court, but the principles laid down therein are considered irrefutable in the governance of the country, making it the duty of the State to apply these principles in making laws to establish a society.
