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. The minimum and maximum age for a candidate to contest elections for President of India’s office?
[A] 25 years, 65 years
[B] 35 years, 65 years
[C] 35 years , no limit
[D] 25 years, no limit
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Correct Answer: C [35 years , no limit]
Notes:Article 58 of the constitution lays down the qualifications of a president in India. These qualifications are:
- He should be a citizen of India,
- He must have completed the age of 35 years
- He must be qualified to become a Lok Sabha member.
- He should not hold any office of profit under Union or state government.
2. 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.
3. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution divides the legislative powers between the Union and states?
[A] 6th schedule
[B] 7th schedule
[C] 8th schedule
[D] 9th schedule
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Correct Answer: B [7th schedule]
Notes:
7th schedule divided the various subjects of legislative powers into three lists viz. Union List, Concurrent List and State List.
4. A bill becomes an act when __________?
[A] It is passed by any house
[B] It is passed by the original house after making amendments suggested by the other house
[C] It is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [It is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it]
Notes:
A bill becomes an Act when it is passed by the original house after making suggested amendments by the other house and the President given his / her assent to it.
5. In case of a conflict between directive principles and fundamental rights, which shall prevail?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] DPSP
[C] supreme court will decide
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Fundamental rights]
Notes:
In case of a conflict between the Directive Principles of State Policy and fundamental rights the later is to prevail. DPSPs are not enforceable by law. They are just directives to the state.
6. Which among the following fundamental rights was taken away by 44th amendment of Indian Constitution?
[A] right to form associations
[B] right to property
[C] right against exploitation
[D] right to freedom of speech and expression
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Correct Answer: B [right to property]
Notes:
By 44th Constitutional amendment Act in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right. Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property and article 31 relating to compulsory acquisition of property have been omitted. It was, however, be ensured that the removal of property from the list of fundamental rights would not affect the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
7. The power of Judicial review in India lies with the __?
[A] Supreme Court only
[B] High Courts and Supreme Court
[C] High Courts only
[D] Lower courts only
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Correct Answer: B [High Courts and Supreme Court]
Notes:
Both Supreme Court and High Court have been conferred the power of exercise of judicial review by the Indian Constitution. Moreover, Supreme Court has stated that the power of judicial review falls under the ‘basic structure of the Constitution’.
8. Who among the following recommends the president of India regarding the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of Consolidated Fund of India?
[A] Finance Minister
[B] Comptroller & Auditor General of India
[C] Finance Commission
[D] Controller General of Accounts
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Correct Answer: C [Finance Commission]
Notes:
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India every fifth year under Article 280 of the Constitution. It recommends the president of India regarding the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of Consolidated Fund of India.
9. Which among the following is a correct statement regarding powers of President of India:
[A] the military powers of the president is subordinate to executive powers
[B] the executive powers of the president is subordinate to military powers
[C] the military powers and executive powers are insubordinate with regard to each other
[D] the executive powers are subordinate to diplomatic powers
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Correct Answer: A [the military powers of the president is subordinate to executive powers]
Notes:
The president is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed forces. The military powers of the president are subordinate to the executive powers.
10. Who among the following Chief Election Commissioners of India also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan?
[A] Sukumar Sen
[B] K V K Sundaram
[C] S P Sen verma
[D] Dr. Nagendra Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Sukumar Sen]
Notes:
Sukumar Sen who served as the Chief Election Commissioners of India also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan.
