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. “India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States”.
The above mandate has been enshrined in the Constitution of India, in which among the following?
[A] Preamble
[B] Article 1
[C] Article 2
[D] Schedule 1
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Correct Answer: B [Article 1]
Notes:
Article 1(1) of the constitution of India says that “India, that is Bharat, shall be Union of States”.
Though the term “federation’ has been used in context with India, yet technically, Federation is not a result of agreement between the units of which it is made up of. By the term “Union” we simply mean that the units of Indian federation have no freedom to recede from it.
2. Which among the following is not true about State Legislative Council in India?
[A] The Council is a Permanent House & one-third of the members retire in two years.
[B] Members of local bodies elect one-third of the total number of members of the legislative council
[C] If a state legislative council is to be created or abolished , a resolution to that effect is to be first passed by the State legislature by a two-third majority
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [The Council is a Permanent House & one-third of the members retire in two years.]
Notes:
The Council is permanent House & TWO-THIRD of the members retire in two years.
3. What can be the maximum strength of Lok Sabha in India ?
[A] 545
[B] 550
[C] 552
[D] 555
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Correct Answer: C [552]
Notes:
The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is 552 members of which 530 are elected from states, 20 are elected from Union Territories and 2 were nominated by President from Anglo-Indian community before coming into effect of The Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019. The provision of special representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House of the People by nomination has not been extended further, so for 17th Lok Sabha, it is 552, however, may be 550 during 18th Lok Sabha.
4. The Amindivi islands consist of five islands of which of the Union Territory ?
[A] Andaman & Nicobar
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Pondicherry
[D] Daman & Diu
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Correct Answer: B [Lakshadweep]
Notes:
The Aminidivi subgroup of islands consists of Amini, Keltan, Chetlat, Kadamat, Bitra, and Perumal Par islands. It is one of the three island subgroups in Lakshadweep and is separated by Laccadive Islands subgroup roughly by the 11th parallel north.
5. Which among the following is not correct regarding the article 352 ?
[A] If national emergency is proclaimed because of war or external aggression It has automatic extension to Jammu & Kashmir
[B] If national emergency is proclaimed on the ground of armed rebellion then it does not automatically extend to Jammu & Kashmir
[C] If national emergency is proclaimed on the ground of armed rebellion then it automatically extends to Jammu & Kashmir
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [If national emergency is proclaimed on the ground of armed rebellion then it automatically extends to Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:
Article 352 states that the President can proclaim Emergency if he/she believes that a “grave emergency exists whereby the security of India or of any part of the territory thereof is threatened, whether by war or external aggression or armed rebellion.
6. In context of our constitution the date of 13 December 1946 is known for which of the following?
[A] Cabinet Mission Plan
[B] Setting up of Constituent Assembly
[C] First meeting of Constituent Assembly
[D] Objective Resolution was moved
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Correct Answer: D [Objective Resolution was moved]
Notes:
The historic Objectives Resolution was moved by Jawahar Lal Nehru on 13 December 1946 and was adopted on 22 January 1947.
7. Which of the following articles says that executive power of the state is vested in the Governor?
[A] Article 152
[B] Article 153
[C] Article 154
[D] Article 155
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Correct Answer: C [Article 154]
Notes:
Article 154 of the Constitution provides that the executive power of state is vested on the Governor. All executive actions of the state government are taken in the name of the Governor.
8. Who among the following Chief Election Commissioners of India also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan?
[A] Sukumar Sen
[B] K V K Sundaram
[C] S P Sen verma
[D] Dr. Nagendra Singh
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Correct Answer: A [Sukumar Sen]
Notes:
Sukumar Sen who served as the Chief Election Commissioners of India also served as first Chief Election Commissioner in Nepal and Sudan.
9. Which of the following was also called as Constitution of Commonwealth of India by some scholars?
[A] Government of India Act 1935
[B] Nehru Report
[C] Objective Resolution
[D] Resolution by Swaraj Party in 1924
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Correct Answer: B [Nehru Report]
Notes:
All powers of Government and all authority-legislative, executive and judicial are derived from the people and the same shall be exercised in the commonwealth of India through the organizations, established by or under and in accord with, this constitution.
This above para from Nehru report inspired some scholars call it the Constitution of Commonwealth of India.
10. Which state has highest number of Ecologically Sensitive Zones in India?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Karnataka
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:
Maharashtra is identified as having the maximum Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs) under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. These zones are designated by the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change to ensure necessary protection and regulation. Maharashtra’s abundant biodiversity and varied geographical features contribute to its high number of ESZs.
