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. Via which of the following amendments, the term “Socialist” was inserted in Preamble of Indian constitution?
[A] 38th Amendment Act
[B] 42nd Amendment Act
[C] 49th Amendment Act
[D] 52nd Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [42nd Amendment Act]
Notes:
By the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), three new words were added to the preamble of the constitution- socialist, secular and integrity.
2. Which of the following amendments gave for the first time a clear-cut constitutional recognition to the existence of political parties?
[A] 7th Amendment
[B] 35th Amendment
[C] 52nd Amendment
[D] 66th Amendment
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Correct Answer: C [52nd Amendment ]
Notes:
Before the 52nd Amendment Act, there was no constitutional recognition to political parties in India. It was the anti-defection law that gave for the first time a clear-cut constitutional recognition to the existence of political parties.
3. To be appointed as a judge of Supreme Court a person should have been an advocate of a High Court for at least _________Yrs?
[A] 5
[B] 10
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: B [10]
Notes:
To be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court, a person must be a citizen of India and must have been the judge of a high court for a period of 5 years or an advocate of the High Court for at least 10 years or in view of the President a distinct Jurist of the country. Thus, there is nothing which can prevent the direct appointment of the Judges of Supreme Court from the Bar, yet, so far the appointments have been made from the Judges of High Courts only.
4. Under article 368 the Indian Constitution provide methods of Amendment of different portions of the constitution?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: C [3]
Notes:The three methods of amendment of the constitution are as follows:
- By Simple Majority of Parliament Some changes such as admission, formation of new states and making changes into territorial boundaries of the states, abolition and creation of legislative councils etc. can be done like any other ordinary law by simple majority.
- By Special Majority of the Parliament Most of the provisions of the constitution need to be amended by special majority i.e. majority of more than 50% of total membership and 2/3rd members present and voting. Some of the amendments included in it are Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles etc.
- By Special Majority of the Parliament and Ratification by half of the State Legislatures There are a few provisions in which interest of the states and federal features of the constitution may be involved. Such bills first need to be passed on both the houses of the parliament and then need to secure ratification by half of the state legislatures. Examples include those related to Centre-State Relations, Election of the President etc.
5. All union territories are under the President of India. This comes under which of the following powers of President ?
[A] Executive and Administrative Powers
[B] Legislative Powers
[C] Emergency Powers
[D] Judicial powers
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Correct Answer: A [Executive and Administrative Powers]
Notes:
All union territories of India are under the President. They come under the executive and administrative powers of the President of India.
6. In which year, the Contingency Fund of India was constituted by an act called Contingency Fund of India Act?
[A] 1950
[B] 1959
[C] 1960
[D] 1961
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Correct Answer: A [1950]
Notes:
The Contingency Fund of India is established under Article 267 of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted by the Contingency Fund of India Act 1950. This fund is used to meet unexpected or unforeseen expenditure.
7. Which article empowers the president of India to appoint a Special Officer for Linguistic Minorities?
[A] Article 340
[B] Article 347
[C] Article 350 B
[D] Article 353
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Correct Answer: C [Article 350 B]
Notes:Under Article 350B, a
special officer for linguistic minorities has been enshrined in the constitution.
- This officer is to be appointed by the president.
- Its job is to investigate all matters relating to the safeguards provided for linguistic minorities and report to the president.
- Please note that this report is also one of those reports laid before each house of parliament and sent to the government of the states concerned.
8. 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.
9. When I respect the ideals and institutions of our constitution and respect national flag and national anthem perform which of the following?
[A] Exercise my right to freedom
[B] Exercise my cultural and educational rights
[C] Exercise my right to constitutional remedies
[D] perform my fundamental duties
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Correct Answer: D [perform my fundamental duties]
Notes:
The Article 51-A of the constitution mentions the Fundamental Duties on of which is to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
10. Which among the following decides that there should be a Legislative Council in the state or not?
[A] President
[B] Governor
[C] Legislative Assembly
[D] Chief Minister
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Correct Answer: C [Legislative Assembly]
Notes:
The legislative assembly may decide if the state should have or should not have the legislative council and may pass a resolution to that effect. However, abolition and creation of the legislative council is done by Parliament by legislation.
