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. What is the maximum strength of a legislative assembly in India as prescribed by Constitution?
[A] 300
[B] 400
[C] 500
[D] 600
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Correct Answer: C [500]
Notes:
The constitution has fixed the maximum strength of a legislative assembly at 500 and minimum strength at 60. It means that its strength varies from 60 to 500 depending on the population size of the state. However, in case of Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Goa, the minimum number is fixed at 30 and in case of Mizoram and Nagaland, it is 40 and 46 respectively.
2. On the pattern of which among the following countries, the parliamentary system was established in India by the Constitution of India?
[A] United States
[B] England
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [England]
Notes:
Indian parliamentary system is based upon the Parliamentary system in England.
3. Which among the following language is NOT there in the 8th Schedule of Constitution of India?
[A] Dogri
[B] Rajasthani
[C] Sindhi
[D] Manipuri
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthani]
Notes:
The 22 languages in Eighth schedule are: 1. Assamese 2. Bengali 3. Bodo 4. Dogri 5. Gujarati 6. Hindi 7. Kannada 8. Kashmiri 9. Konkani 10. Maithili 11. Malayalam 12. Manipuri 13. Marathi 14. Nepali 15. Odia 16. Punjabi 17. Sanskrit 18. Santali 19. Sindhi 20. Tamil 21. Telugu 22. Urdu
4. Pyithu Hluttaw is the lower house of the parliament of which among the following countries?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Thailand
[C] Cambodia
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [Myanmar]
Notes:
The House of Representatives or Pyithu Hluttaw is the lower house of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the bicameral legislature of Myanmar (Burma).
5. Who was the first Chief election commissioner of India ?
[A] KVK Sundaram
[B] SP Sen Verma
[C] Sukumar Sen
[D] Rajmannar
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Correct Answer: C [Sukumar Sen]
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.
6. The first no-confidence motion was moved in the Lok Sabha in which of the following years?
[A] 1960
[B] 1963
[C] 1965
[D] 1969
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Correct Answer: B [1963]
Notes:
The first no-confidence motion was moved in Lok Sabha by Acharya Kripalani in August 1963, immediately after the disastrous India–China War.
7. Which among the following was the first state in India to constitute an institution of Lokayukta?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Rajasthan
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Correct Answer: C [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra was the first state in India to establish the Lokayukta institution in 1971: When The Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act was enacted in 1971, and the institution came into effect on October 25, 1972. Why The act was established in response to recommendations from the Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), which was set up in 1966 to review India’s public administration system. What The Lokayukta is a state-level anti-corruption agency that addresses public grievances about corruption, nepotism, and other maladministration. The Lokayukta is independent of the state’s political and public administration.
8. When vice president acts as the president , which among the following is/ are true?
[A] He/ She remains the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[B] He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[C] Lok Sabha Speaker performs the duty of the chairman of the Rajya Sabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
When vice president acts as the president, he ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
9. Which of the following rights deal with freedom of religion?
[A] Articles 12-19
[B] Articles 19-21
[C] Articles -22,23
[D] Articles 25-28
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Correct Answer: D [Articles 25-28]
Notes:
The Constitution of India guarantees through Articles 25 to 28, the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India.
10. Dr. BR Ambedkar was elected to constituent assembly of undivided India from which among the following ?
[A] United provinces
[B] West Bengal
[C] The Bombay Presidency
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: B [West Bengal]
Notes:
The Constituent Assembly of undivided India which had met for first time on 9th December 1946 was convened to meet on 14th August 1947; and at that point, it became the Sovereign Constituent Assembly for divided India (Dominion of India). At that point, the members representing Bengal, Punjab, Sind, NWFP, etc. which went to Pakistan now, ceased to be members of the Constituent Assembly. In this process Dr. B.R. Ambedkar who had been elected from Bengal lost his seat. Later, he was elected by Bombay Legislative Congress Party as member of Constituent Assembly.
