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 of the following words is not included in the Preamble of the Constitution of India?
[A] Equality
[B] Liberty
[C] Sanctity
[D] Justice
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Correct Answer: C [Sanctity]
Notes:
WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, are having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN, SOCIALIST, SECULAR, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens:
JUSTICE, social, economic and political;
LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship;
EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all
FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation;
IN OUR CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY this 26th day of November, 1949, do HEREBY ADOPT, ENACT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION.
2. Which of the following benches has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands?
[A] Circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair
[B] Circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair
[C] Circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair
[D] Circuit bench of the Supreme Court at Port Blair
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Correct Answer: C [Circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair]
Notes:
The Circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair holds jurisdiction over the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Unlike other Union Territories in India, which are governed by the respective High Courts of the contiguous states, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are directly governed by the Kolkata High Court.
3. What is the maximum life of an ordinance promulgated by President of India?
[A] 6 months
[B] 7.5 months
[C] 8 months
[D] 10 months
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Correct Answer: B [7.5 months]
Notes:
Article 123 of the Indian constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances. This mechanism has been devised to enable the executive to deal with a situation that may suddenly and immediately arise when the Parliament is not in session (either one or both houses). As maximum gap between two session of a house can be 6 months therefore maximum life of a ordinance can be 6 months and 6 weeks, which is roughly 7.5 months.
4. For how many years, a person of Indian origin must have been an ordinary resident of India before making application towards getting citizenship by registration?
[A] 3 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 10 years
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Correct Answer: C [7 years]
Notes:
If the person is of Indian origin, then he / she has to be ordinary resident of India for seven years before making application towards getting citizenship by registration.
5. Which among the following is NOT a fundamental duty of a citizen?
[A] Respect for the constitution
[B] Respect for the National Flag
[C] Respect for the National Anthem
[D] Respect for the government
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Correct Answer: D [Respect for the government]
Notes:
Respect for the government of the day is not a fundamental duty as such.
6. Who can be appointed as ad hoc judges of Supreme Court?
[A] Only Retired Judges of Supreme Court
[B] Only those qualified for appointed as judge of Supreme Court
[C] Only Retired Judges of High Courts
[D] District judges
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Correct Answer: B [Only those qualified for appointed as judge of Supreme Court]
Notes:
If there is a lack of quorum of the permanent judges to hold or continue any session of the Supreme Court, the Chief Justice of India can appoint a judge of a High Court as an ad hoc judge after consultation with the chief justice of the High Court concerned and with the previous consent of the president.
7. Which article of Indian Constitution provides adult suffrage?
[A] Article 321
[B] Article 325
[C] Article 326
[D] Article 330
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Correct Answer: C [Article 326]
Notes:
Article 326 provides universal suffrage to every citizen of India who has completed 18 years. Originally, the age of voting eligibility was 21 years byt the 61st Amendment of the Constitution of India lowered the voting age of elections to the Lok Sabha and to the Legislative Assemblies of States from 21 years to 18 years.
8. Which of the following article deals with the appointment, duty and tenure of the Advocate General of State?
[A] Article 155
[B] Article 160
[C] Article 162
[D] Article 165
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Correct Answer: D [Article 165]
Notes:
An advocate general is a senior officer of the law. According to article 165, the Governor of each State shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed as Judge of a High Court to be Advocate General for the State.
9. For which of the following the date August 29, 1947 is known with regard to our constitution?
[A] Constituent assembly came into being
[B] Drafting committee was set up
[C] Draft constitution got ready
[D] constitution was adopted by the constituent assembly
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Correct Answer: B [Drafting committee was set up]
Notes:
On 29 August 1947, a Drafting Committee was set up to prepare a draft constitution under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
10. What is the difference between 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. Legislature of the Union, also called Parliament, consists of the President and the two Houses called Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha).
