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. For how long, a joint sitting of both the houses of Parliament may be convened to consider a bill which was passed by one house and pending in another house?
[A] 3 Months
[B] 6 Months
[C] 9 Months
[D] 12 Months
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Correct Answer: B [6 Months]
Notes:
If an ordinary bill has been rejected by any house of the parliament and if more than six months have elapsed, the President may summon a joint session for purpose of passing the bill. The bill is passed by a simple majority of a joint sitting.
2. What can be the maximum number of members in a legislative assembly of a state in India?
[A] 400
[B] 500
[C] 450
[D] 550
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Correct Answer: B [500]
Notes:
The Legislative assembly of each state cannot have number of members more than 500 and less than 60. However, there are three exceptions to this viz. Sikkim (32), Goa (40) and Mizoram (40)
3. A judge of Supreme Court of India can be removed from office by which / whom among the following?
[A] Parliament by law
[B] Judges of supreme court by Majority
[C] President on a resolution by parliament
[D] President on his/ her own discretion
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Correct Answer: C [President on a resolution by parliament ]
Notes:
A Judge of the Supreme Court (and also High Court) can be removed from his position by President only on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. The power for investigation and proof of such misbehaviour or incapacity is vested in the parliament. Each house, in order to remove the judge, will have to pass a resolution which is supported by 2/3rd of members present and voting and majority of the total membership of the house {absolute + special majority}
4. How many types of emergencies are there in Constitution of India?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: C [3]
Notes:
The part 18 of Indian constitution deals with the emergency provisions. Three types of emergencies are defined in the constitution-National emergency, state emergency and financial emergency
5. Which among the following is true regarding amendments of the constitution with provisions which affect the federal character of the constitution?
[A] They can be amended by a simple majority
[B] They can be amended by a 2/3 majority of both the houses of parliament
[C] They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states]
Notes:
The amendments which affect the federal character of the constitution need to be passed by special majority of the parliament and also need ratification by half of the State Legislatures.
6. India is “Union of States” this expression was borrowed from the following constitution?
[A] Canada
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Article 1 of the Constitution describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’. This expression was borrowed from Canadian constitution.
7. Who among the following can suspend the fundamental rights?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] Prime minister
[D] Supreme court
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
During national emergency, all the basic freedoms guaranteed by article 19 automatically get suspended. During emergency, President can suspend all other fundamental rights also except Article 20 (protection in respect of conviction for offences) and Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty). Such suspension needs parliamentary approval.
8. Which of the following recommends to the President the basis for distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the centre and states?
[A] Finance Ministry
[B] RBI
[C] Finance commission
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: C [Finance commission]
Notes:
The Finance Commission of India recommends to the President the basis for distribution of the net proceeds of taxes between the centre and states.
9. Under which of the following jurisdiction , Supreme Court of India is duty bound to give its opinion on matters referred to it by President of India?
[A] Original Jurisdiction
[B] Appellate Jurisdiction
[C] Advisory Jurisdiction
[D] 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Advisory Jurisdiction]
Notes:
Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under Article 143 of the Constitution. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
10. 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.
