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 among the following authorities decides , how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India?
[A] President of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C] Arms Forces themselves
[D] Arms Forces Tribunal
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Correct Answer: B [ Parliament of India ]
Notes:
To decide far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India, is the prerogative of the Parliament under Article 33 & 34. These articles empower the Parliament to restrict, modify or abrogate the fundamental rights to the members of armed forces, para-military forces, police forces, members of intelligence agencies or similar services.
2. Which among the following articles of Constitution of India abolishes the untouchablity?
[A] Article 15
[B] Article 16
[C] Article 17
[D] Article 18
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Correct Answer: C [Article 17]
Notes:
Abolition of untouchability has been included among fundamental rights under article 17. This is one of the few fundamental rights available against individuals. To make untouchability law further strong, parliament passed Untouchability (offences) Act in 1955 which came into force 1st June, 1955. This act was further amended and renamed in 1976 as Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
3. How many members can be nominated by the president to the Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha Respectively?
[A] 12 & 0
[B] 10 & 2
[C] 10 & 0
[D] 12 & 6
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Correct Answer: A [12 & 0]
Notes:
President nominates 12 members in Rajya Sabha for six-years term for their contributions towards arts, literature, sciences, and social services. This right has been bestowed upon the President according to the Fourth Schedule (Articles 4(1) and 80(2)) of the Constitution of India. Prior to 2020, President used to nominate two members of Anglo-Indian Community to Lok Sabha under article 331. This provision has now been abolished.
4. For how many times, a person can become President of India?
[A] Once
[B] Twice
[C] Thrice
[D] No limit
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Correct Answer: D [No limit]
Notes:
Article 57: Eligibility for re election
A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for reelection to that office
5. In which five year plan, the Panchayati Raj System was introduced in India for the first time?
[A] 1st
[B] 2nd
[C] 5th
[D] 6th
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Correct Answer: B [2nd]
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 articles of Indian Constitution gives right to the Attorney General of India to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee?
[A] Article 76
[B] Article 86
[C] Article 96
[D] Article 106
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Correct Answer: A [Article 76]
Notes:
The article 76 of Indian Constitution gives Attorney General of India the right to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee.
7. Andaman and Nicobar islands judiciary falls under the supervision of which of the following?
[A] A circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair
[B] A circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair
[C] A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair
[D] A circuit bench of the Kerala High Court at Port Blair
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Correct Answer: C [A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair]
Notes:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands judiciary falls under the supervision of the Kolkata High Court, whereby a circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court operates from Port Blair.
8. For which of the following purpose, Rajamanar Committee was constituted ?
[A] Industrial Licensing
[B] Direct taxes
[C] Centre State Fiscal Relations
[D] InDirect taxes
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Correct Answer: C [Centre State Fiscal Relations]
Notes:
A Centre-State Relations Inquiry Committee was set up by the then DMK Government of Tamil Nadu on 2nd September, 1969 under the Chairmanship of Dr. P.V. Rajamanar to consider the entire question regarding relationship that should subsist between the Centre and the States in a federal set up.
9. What is the maximum permissible time gap between two sessions of parliament ?
[A] 3 months
[B] 6 months
[C] 9 months
[D] 12 months
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Correct Answer: B [6 months]
Notes:
According to the Article 85 of Indian constitution, the maximum permissible time gap between two sessions of the parliament can be 6 months.
10. Which among the following fundamental rights was taken away by 44th amendment of Indian Constitution?
[A] right to form associations
[B] right to property
[C] right against exploitation
[D] right to freedom of speech and expression
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Correct Answer: B [right to property]
Notes:
By 44th Constitutional amendment Act in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right. Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property and article 31 relating to compulsory acquisition of property have been omitted. It was, however, be ensured that the removal of property from the list of fundamental rights would not affect the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
