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. Each House of Parliament collectively and the Members individually, enjoy certain special powers and privileges without which they cannot discharge their functions, efficiently and effectively. These privileges have been provided by ___?
[A] Constitution of India
[B] Act of Parliament
[C] Rule book of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[D] President of India
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Correct Answer: A [Constitution of India]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India the Members of Parliament both collectively and individually enjoy certain special powers and privileges without which they cannot discharge their functions, efficiently and effectively.
2. Which among the following was the first attempt to regulate the affairs of English East India Company in India?
[A] Pitts India Act 1784
[B] Charter Act 1833
[C] The Regulating Act 1773
[D] Charter Act of 1813
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Correct Answer: C [The Regulating Act 1773]
Notes:
Regulating Act of 1773 was the first landmark in the constitutional development of India. Via this act, the British Parliament for the first time interfered into affairs of India. The Prime Minister of England at the time of Regulating Act of 1773 was Lord North.
3. In which schedule of Indian Constitution, the territorial extent of Indian states and union Territories is prescribed?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 3rd
[D] 4th
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Correct Answer: A [1st]
Notes:
First schedule lists the states and territories on of India; lists any changes to their borders and the laws used to make that change.
4. Which among the following committee was appointed by Government of India in 1977 to recommend for improving efficiency of Panchayati Raj institution?
[A] Ashok Mehta Committee
[B] Sarkaria Commission
[C] Tarkunde Committee
[D] Balwant rai committee
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Correct Answer: A [Ashok Mehta Committee]
Notes:In December 1977, the Janta Government appointed a 13 member committee which was headed by Mr. Ashok Mehta. The committee was appointed for following:
- What are the causes responsible for poor performance of the PRIs?
- What measures should be taken to improve performance of the PRIs?
The Ashok Mehta committee submitted its report in 1978 and made more than 130 recommendations
5. Which Constitutional Amendment gave Right to Education to children in India?
[A] 86th
[B] 90th
[C] 91st
[D] 97th
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Correct Answer: A [86th]
Notes:
Constitution (86th) Amendment Act, 2002 made elementary education a fundamental right in India. It added new article Article 21-A which declared that State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may determine. It also changed the subject matter of Article 45 in DPSP which now read – State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.. It also added a new fundamental duty under Article 51-A which reads – It shall be the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years.
6. Which amendment of the constitution added Administrative Tribunals?
[A] 42nd amendment act
[B] 44th amendment act
[C] 46th amendment act
[D] 49th amendment act
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Correct Answer: A [42nd amendment act]
Notes:
Constitution (42nd) Amendment added a new part XIVA to the Constitution for Tribunals: Administrative Tribunals (Art 323A) and Tribunals for other purpose (Art 323B).
7. Which of the following article deals with citizenship at the time of commencement of the constitution?
[A] Article 5
[B] Article 6
[C] Article 7
[D] Article 8
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Correct Answer: A [Article 5]
Notes:
Article 5 of the Indian Constitution dealt with the citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. This article says that at the commencement of this Constitution every person who has his domicile in the territory of India and (a) who was born in the territory of India; or (b) either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or (c) who has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years preceding such commencement, shall be a citizen of India.
8. Which among the following article is specifically excluded from the purview of the procedure of amendment as prescribed in Article 368?
[A] Article 54
[B] Article 154
[C] Article 169
[D] Article 214
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Correct Answer: C [Article 169]
Notes:
Article 169 provides for abolition or creation of the legislative councils in states. Any creation or abolition of the legislative council in state will need an amendment of the constitution but it will be of first category (not deemded to be amendment under article 368) and to be passed by simple majority.
9. Which among the following post is NOT dependent on the pleasure of the president or governor?
[A] A Judge of Supreme Court
[B] A Judge of High Court
[C] Comptroller and Auditor General of India
[D] Attorney-General for India
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Correct Answer: D [Attorney-General for India]
Notes:
The term of office of the Attorney General of India is not fixed by the Constitution of India. Constitution also does not contain the procedure and grounds for his removal. He holds office during the pleasure of the President.
10. Emergency provisions in the Indian Constitution have been borrowed from which constitution?
[A] Constitution of Canada
[B] Constitution of Germany
[C] Constitution of Ireland
[D] Constitution of USA
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Correct Answer: B [Constitution of Germany]
Notes:
The Constitution of Germany interalia influenced the “emergency provisions” in the Constitution of India. Suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency is borrowed from the Constitution of Germany.
