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 articles defines the Money Bill?
[A] Article 110
[B] Article 111
[C] Article 112
[D] Article 113
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Correct Answer: A [Article 110]
Notes:
Only those financial bills which contain provisions exclusively on matters listed in article 110 of the constitution are called Money Bills.
2. Which of the following provisions of the constitution did not come into force on November 26, 1949?
[A] Provisions relating to citizenship
[B] Provisions relating to elections
[C] Fundamental rights
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Fundamental rights]
Notes:
Though the constitution came into force on 26th Nov 1950. Some provisions relating to citizenship, Elections, Provisional Parliament, temporary and transitional provisions were given immediate effect of 26th Nov 1949
The articles which came into force on 26th Nov 1949 include articles 5, 6, 8, 9, 60, 324, 366, 372, 388, 391, 392 and 393
3. Article 36-51 of our constitution are related to which of the following?
[A] Fundamental Rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duities
[D] Union Executive
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Correct Answer: B [DPSP]
Notes:
DPSP or Directive Principles of State Policy are 15 principles enshrined in the constitution for states to keep in view while framing the policies. These provisions enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) are not enforceable by courts.
4. Which among the following are considered essential for the realization of the highest good of India’s citizens?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] Fundamental duities
[C] DPSP
[D] Preamble
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Correct Answer: A [Fundamental rights]
Notes:
Fundamental rights are called fundamental or basic because they are essential for the realisation of the highest good of the citizens.
5. Which among the following Article deals with the rights of citizenships of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside of India?
[A] Article 6
[B] Article 7
[C] Article 8
[D] Article 9
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Correct Answer: C [Article 8]
Notes:
Article 8 deals with the rights of citizenship of certain persons of India origin residing outside India at the time of enactment of the constitution.
6. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was not a member of which of the following committees of the constituent assembly ?
[A] Committee on the rules of procedure
[B] Ad Hoc committee on National Flag
[C] Steering Committee
[D] Order of Business Committee
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Correct Answer: D [Order of Business Committee]
Notes:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the head of different committees under the Constituent Assembly for the Indian constitution, some of which were Committee on Procedure Rules, Steering Committee, Finance and Staff Committee, Ad Hoc committee on National Flag.
7. In which of the following months Quami Ekta Week or National Integration Week is celebrated every year ?
[A] October
[B] November
[C] December
[D] January
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Correct Answer: B [November]
Notes:
Quami Ekta Week is observed from November 19-25 every year
8. Which among the following fundamental rights has been to subject to maximum litigation after inauguration of the Constitution of India?
[A] Right to Freedom
[B] Right to Constitutional remedies
[C] Right to Property
[D] Right against exploitation
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Correct Answer: C [Right to Property]
Notes:
The Right to Property was initially a fundamental right under Article 31 of the Indian Constitution but was removed from the list of fundamental rights by the 44th Amendment in 1978, making it a legal right under Article 300A. This change was largely due to extensive litigation and disputes over land acquisition and property rights, leading to important judicial interpretations and challenges. The shift reflects the complexities and conflicts surrounding property rights in India, making it a focal point of legal contention.
9. Who called the Governor of a state as “federal fireman”?
[A] K T Shah
[B] B R Ambedkar
[C] C Rajagopalachari
[D] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Correct Answer: C [C Rajagopalachari ]
Notes:
C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) said that governor is like a federal fireman. Like fireman, they should only be called upon in case of emergency. Governor’s office should not be used for party politics.
10. The term Vote on account in the parliamentary terminology is used in context of following?
[A] Election of President and Vice President
[B] Special Vote by Lok Sabha Speaker
[C] Full Budget
[D] Short expenditures of revenues
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Correct Answer: D [Short expenditures of revenues]
Notes:The term “Vote on Account” in parliamentary terminology is used in the context of [D] Short expenditures of revenues.
A Vote on Account is a provision made by the government to secure funds for a limited period to meet essential and urgent expenditures when the full budget for the financial year has not been passed by the Parliament. It allows the government to withdraw money from the Consolidated Fund of India to cover expenses like salaries, ongoing programs, and other essential government functions until the full budget is approved.
This interim arrangement ensures that the government can continue its operations and services without disruption even if the detailed budget proposals are still under discussion and approval in the Parliament. Once the full budget is passed, the Vote on Account is replaced by the Appropriation Bill, which contains the detailed allocation of funds for various government activities.
