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. A no-confidence motion against the Union Government can be initiated in which among the following ?
[A] ONLY Lok Sabha
[B] ONLY Rajya Sabha
[C] Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
[D] ONLY Lok Sabha with prior consent of President

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2. A Lok Sabha speaker addresses his/ her resignation to whom among the following?
[A] Deputy Speaker
[B] President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Law Ministry

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3. Till now how many judges of Supreme Court of India have been removed from Office through impeachment?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] none

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4. What is the upper limit of election expense in a parliamentary constituency?
[A] 10 lakhs
[B] 25 lakhs
[C] 70 lakhs
[D] 1 cr

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5. Which among the following constitutional amendment acts is known for establishment of administrative tribunals?
[A] 41st amendment act
[B] 42nd amendment act
[C] 61st amendment act
[D] 69th amendment act

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6. A bill which affects the meaning and scope of which among the following can be introduced in the parliament only on recommendation of President of India?
[A] Foreign Loans
[B] Corporation Tax
[C] Tax on Agriculture Income
[D] Export Duties

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7. Which famous judgement restricted the authority of the Parliament to amend the Constitution so as to damage or destroy its basic or essential features or its basic structure?
[A] Golaknath case
[B] Balananda Saraswati case
[C] Minerva Mills Ltd. and others case
[D] Keshvanand Bharti case

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8. In which of the following years Panchayati Raj System was introduced?
[A] 1948
[B] 1959
[C] 1951
[D] 1952

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9. In which of the following parts of the constitution of India the Freedom of the Press is stated? (UPSC Prelims 1994)
[A] is specifically provided in Article 19 (1)(a) of the Constitution
[B] is implied in the wider freedom of expression guaranteed by Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution
[C] is guaranteed under the provisions of Article 361 A of the Constitution
[D] emanates from the operation of the Rule of Law In the country

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10. Which one of the following States of India does not have a Legislative Council so far even though the Constitution (Seventh Amendment) Act, 1956 provides for it? (UPSC Prelims 1995)
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Bihar
[C] Karnataka
[D] Madhya Pradesh

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