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. A bill initiated by which among the following is a Government Bill?
[A] Member of Parliament from Ruling Party / Coalition
[B] Minister
[C] Member of parliament from opposition party
[D] Either 1 or 2
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Correct Answer: B [Minister]
Notes:
If a bill is introduced in the house by a minister, it is called government bill or public bill. If the bill is introduced by any other member than a minister, it is called private member bill. A private member bill can be introduced by both ruling party and opposition MPs.
2. Which among the following articles helped the Madarsas in India to remain out of purview of the Right to Education Act?
[A] Article 26
[B] Article 27
[C] Article 28
[D] Article 30
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Correct Answer: D [Article 30]
Notes:
Article 30 is called a Charter of Education Rights. Madarsas are administrated by the Article 30.
Article 30 mandates that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Article 30 provides an absolute right to the minorities that they can establish their own linguistic and religious institutions and at the same time can also claim for grant-in-aid without any discrimination.
3. Which among the following is true regarding amendments of the constitution with provisions which affect the federal character of the constitution?
[A] They can be amended by a simple majority
[B] They can be amended by a 2/3 majority of both the houses of parliament
[C] They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states]
Notes:
The amendments which affect the federal character of the constitution need to be passed by special majority of the parliament and also need ratification by half of the State Legislatures.
4. The power to decide an election petition in India is vested in the ________ ?
[A] Parliament
[B] Supreme court
[C] High Courts
[D] President
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Correct Answer: C [High Courts]
Notes:
Parliament has enacted Section 80-A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 providing that the “High Court” shall be the authority for presentment of election petitions under Article 329(b) of the Constitution.
5. On which date, Supreme Court of India started operations in Independent India?
[A] 25 January, 1950
[B] 28 January, 1950
[C] 4 June, 1951
[D] 27 October, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [28 January, 1950]
Notes:
Supreme Court of India came into existence on 26th January, 1950 and it started working on 28th of January, 1950 from the premises of of Parliament house. It moved to current building in 1958.
6. On which of the following dates Indian Constitution was completed ? (Passed by the Constituent Assembly)
[A] January 26, 1950
[B] November 26, 1949
[C] January 26, 1949
[D] January 11, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [November 26, 1949]
Notes:
The Constitution of India was passed on 26th November, 1949 as mentioned in the Preamble to the Constitution of India.
7. How many Former Presidents have been awarded “Bharat Ratna” till now?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 6
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: C [6]
Notes:The following six presidents of India have been awarded Bharat Ratna till date:
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Rajendra Prasad
- Zakir Hussain,
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- Dr. V V Giri
- Pranab Mukherjee
8. Who among the following has right to declare any area as a Scheduled Area?
[A] Governor of the respective state
[B] President of India
[C] Parliament of India
[D] State legislature
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
President of India has the right to declare any area as a Scheduled Area and has powers with respect to the administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas.
9. The judiciary of Puducherry falls under the jurisdiction of which high court?
[A] Madras High Court
[B] Andhra Pradesh High Court
[C] Kerala High Court
[D] Karnataka High Court
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Correct Answer: A [Madras High Court]
Notes:
The judiciary of Puducherry falls under the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court. Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a Union Territory of India situated on the south-eastern coast and it does not have its own High Court. The laws are enforced by the Madras High Court, which also handles any litigation or legal matter arising from this region.
10. Who among the following was the first chairman of the National Commission for Women?
[A] Mohini Giri
[B] Dr. Poornima Advani
[C] Dr. Girija Vyas
[D] Jayanti Patnaik
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Correct Answer: D [Jayanti Patnaik]
Notes:
The first chairman of the National Commission for Women (NCW) in India was Mohini Giri. Established in 1992, the NCW aims to review legal and constitutional safeguards for women, recommend remedial measures, and ensure their rights are upheld. Mohini Giri, a prominent social activist and advocate for women’s rights, played a crucial role in shaping the commission’s agenda during its formative years.
