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 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)
2. Who among the following was the First Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission?
[A] Gulzari Lal Nanda
[B] V.T. Krishnamachari
[C] C.M. Trivedi
[D] Ashok Mehta
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Correct Answer: A [Gulzari Lal Nanda]
Notes:
The first deputy chairperson of the planning commission was former Prime minister of India Gulzarilal Nanda from 17 February 1953 to 21 September 1963.
3. 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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Correct Answer: A [Deputy Speaker]
Notes:
Speaker can vacate his office by addressing a resignation letter to Deputy Speaker; Deputy speaker can vacate office by addressing a resignation letter to Speaker.
4. “Right to vote” can be placed in which among the following categories?
[A] Fundamental Right
[B] Constitutional Obligation
[C] Fundamental Duty
[D] Legal Right
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Correct Answer: D [Legal Right
]
Notes:
Right to Vote in India is a legal right given to the people by Representation of the people Act, 1950, section 62(1). This act can take away this right due to non-residence, unsoundness of mind and criminal conviction. Thus, its a legal right. Further, Article 326 of the constitution mentions that the election to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies will be based on adult suffrage. This implies that all above 18 years age are to be enrolled as voters. This makes the right to vote as a Constitutional Right also. However, it is a general provision to include a class (age 18 and above) and this provision itself does not provide or take away right to vote. Thus, Right to Vote should be considered to be a Legal right.
5. What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Goa , Mizoram
[B] Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa
[C] Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
[D] Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa]
Notes:
Nagaland was formed in 1963
Mizoram was formed in 20th Feb1987
Goa as a state was formed in 30th May 1987
6. What fraction of Rajya Sabha members retire after every two years?
[A] 2/3
[B] 1/3
[C] 1/2
[D] 1/6
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Correct Answer: B [1/3]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year.
7. What is the minimum number of the judges to decide an issue involving the interpretation of the constitution or any presidential reference?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: A [5]
Notes:
A division bench comprises 2-3 judges while constitution bench consists of at least five or more judges of the court. Such a bench is set up to decide substantial questions of law with regard to the interpretation of the constitution. The origin of constitution bench emanates from Article 143. When President of India seeks Supreme Court’s opinion on a question of fact or law under Article 143 of the Constitution, then also a Constitution bench is set up.
8. Who among the following past presidents of India never served as a Chief Minister of a state in India?
[A] Giani Jail Singh
[B] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[C] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Dr, Zakir Hussain
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Correct Answer: D [Dr, Zakir Hussain]
Notes:
D. Jatti had worked as Chief Minister of State of Mysore. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy had worked as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Zail Singh worked as Chief Minister of Punjab. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma had served as Chief Minister of Bhopal State.
9. Which of the following were envisaged in the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act?
[A] Constitution and Composition of a municipality
[B] Personnel system in a Municipality
[C] Relations between elected members (executive) of a municipality and bureaucracy
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Constitution and Composition of a municipality]
Notes:
74th Constitutional Amendment Act envisaged the constitution and composition of a municipality. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 came into force on 1 June 1993. Personnel system in a Municipality and relations between elected members (executive) of a municipality and bureaucracy are decided by states as per their respective laws.
10. The bill to amend the constitution has to be introduced & passed in which of the following houses before presenting it to President for assent?
[A] Introduced and passed in Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
[B] Introduced & Passed in Lok Sabha
[C] Introduced & Passed in Rajya Sabha
[D] Introduced in both houses but can be Passed in Lok Sabha only
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Correct Answer: A [Introduced and passed in Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
The bill to amend the constitution has to be introduced & passed by Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha separately, after which it is presented to the president.
