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. A session of the Lok Sabha is prorogued by order of which of the following?
[A] Prime minister [B] President [C] Speaker [D] Leader of the house
Notes: Prorogation is end of a session. A prorogation puts an end to a session. The time between the Prorogation and reassembly is called Recess. Prorogation is end of session and not the dissolution of the house in case of Lok Sabha, as Rajya Sabha does not dissolve.
While adjournment is done by presiding officers (speaker / deputy speaker in Lok Sabha and Chairman / Deputy chairman in Rajya Sabha), prorogation is done by President. Dissolution of Lok Sabha is also done by president.
2. 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.
Notes: The first Lok Sabha was constituted on 17 April 1952 after India’s first general election in which 17.3 crore voters elected 489 members. It’s first session commenced on 13 May 1952. The Lok Sabha completed its term and was dissolved in April 1957.
4. The amendment of the constitution can be initiated in which of the following?
Lok Sabha
Rajya Sabha
State Assemblies
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 [B] Only 1 or 2 [C] Only 1 or 3 [D] 1 or 2 or 3
Notes: A constitution amendment bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament. A bill for the purpose of amendment of constitution can NOT be introduced in any state legislature.
5. The Three tier system of panchayati raj was adopted by which state for the first time?
Notes: The institution of Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by Jawaharlal Nehru on October 2, 1959 in Nagaur District of Rajasthan. Nine days later, Andhra Pradesh became the second state to launch Panchayati Raj at Shadnagar near Hyderabad.
6. Which among the following is not true about State Legislative Council in India?
[A] The Council is a Permanent House & one-third of the members retire in two years. [B] Members of local bodies elect one-third of the total number of members of the legislative council [C] If a state legislative council is to be created or abolished , a resolution to that effect is to be first passed by the State legislature by a two-third majority [D] None of the above
Notes: Sukumar Sen (1898–1963) was an officer of the Indian Civil Services (ICS). He was first Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, serving from 21 March 1950 to 19 December 1958. Two general elections viz. 1951–52 and in 1957 were administered under his watch.
8. 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
