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 article of the Constitution of India says that all public places are open to all citizens?
[A] Article 15 (2)
[B] Article 16 (2)
[C] Article 17
[D] Article 18
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Correct Answer: A [Article 15 (2)]
Notes:
Article 15(2) says that all public places are open to all citizens without any discrimination. Article 16 (2)- No citizen shall, on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect or, any employment or office under the State.
2. In which among the following parts of Constitution of India are enshrined the Fundamental Duties?
[A] Part III
[B] Part IIIA
[C] Part IVA
[D] Part IV
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Correct Answer: C [Part IVA]
Notes:
The 42nd amendment Act 1976 added a new part in the constitution part IVA. It incorporated fundamental duties by inserting a new article 51A below article 51. The objective of incorporating the fundamental duties is to place before the country a code of conduct, which the citizens are expected to follow.
3. Who among the following was the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly ?
[A] Sachidanand Sinha
[B] B N Rao
[C] H N Kunzuru
[D] V N Menon
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Correct Answer: B [B N Rao]
Notes:
Sir Benegal Narsing Rau (1887-1953) or Sir B. N. Rau served as the Constitutional Adviser to the Constituent Assembly. His task was to advise the assembly on general structure of democratic framework of India’s Constitution.
4. Who can dismiss the Governor from office?
[A] State Legislative Assembly
[B] Parliament
[C] President
[D] Council of ministers
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
Although the governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his Office, yet this term is subject to pleasure of president. The “doctrine of pleasure” has always been used to drop governors any time and thus, Governors have no security of tenure. Further, a governor can resign from the office by addressing resignation to President
5. Vice President of India is elected by members of electoral college consisting of the members of __________?
[A] Rajya Sabha Only
[B] Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Only
[C] Lok Sabha , Rajya Sabha & state legislatures
[D] Lok Sabha , Rajya Sabha & state legislatures and UTs with legislatures
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Correct Answer: B [Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Only]
Notes:
The Vice President of India is elected by members of electoral collage consisting of the members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
6. Regarding the “starred questions” asked during Question Hour of Parliament , which among the following is true?
[A] Oral Answer is required to be given by the minister on floor of the house and supplementary questions may be asked on Minister’s reply
[B] Oral Answer is required to be given by the minister on floor of the house and supplementary questions may not be asked on Minister’s reply
[C] Written Answer is to be given by the minister after 10 days notice and no supplementary question may be asked
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Oral Answer is required to be given by the minister on floor of the house and supplementary questions may be asked on Minister’s reply]
Notes:
Starred Questions are those for which an oral answer is expected. The member is allowed to ask a supplementary question, with the permission of the Speaker, after the reply is obtained from the Minister concerned. Non-starred questions are those for which a written reply is expected. After the reply has been provided, no supplementary question can be asked. A notice period is to be given to the minister to reply to a question. However, if a Member seeks to ask a question urgently and cannot wait for the duration of the notice period, then the member can do so provided it is accepted by the Speaker. Such questions are called supplementary questions.
7. Which among the following end the life of the popular house?
[A] Session
[B] prorogation
[C] adjournment
[D] dissolution
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Correct Answer: D [dissolution]
Notes:
According to Article 83(2) of the Constitution of India, completion of five years from the first day of the meeting of Lok Sabha amounts to dissolution of the popular House.
8. Under which of the following articles comes the appointment of Administrator of the Union territory by the President of India?
[A] Article 239
[B] Article 240
[C] Article 241
[D] Article 242
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Correct Answer: A [Article 239]
Notes:
Under Article 239, Union Territories are administered by the President through an administrator, who is appointed by him with a suitable designation. This designation is called either Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator.
9. Which among the following term correctly represents the Zonal Councils?
[A] Advisory Bodies
[B] Actually Working Bodies
[C] Law Making authorities
[D] Administrative Bodies
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Correct Answer: A [Advisory Bodies]
Notes:
Zonal Councils are statutory and advisory bodies.
10. The salaries and allowances of the Governor of Indian state are charged from the____?
[A] Consolidated Fund of the State
[B] Consolidated Fund of India
[C] Public Account of India
[D] Contingency Fund of India
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Correct Answer: A [Consolidated Fund of the State]
Notes:
Under the Article 266 (1) of the Constitution of India, a Consolidated Fund of State is constituted. The salaries and allowances of the Governor of Indian state are charged from Consolidated Fund of India.
