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. New All India services can be initiated in India only if the following makes a recommendation?
[A] President
[B] Rajya sabha
[C] Lok sabha
[D] Council of ministers
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Correct Answer: B [Rajya sabha]
Notes:
As per the Constitution of India, a new All India service can be instituted with only on the initiative of Rajya Sabha. Article 312 of the constitution says
“Notwithstanding anything in [Chapter VI of Part VI or Part XI], if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services [(including an all-India judicial service)] common to the Union and the States, and, subject to the other provisions of this Chapter, regulate the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to any such service.”
2. Sindhi Language was included in the list of official languages in the 8th schedule of our constitution in which year?
[A] 1957
[B] 1967
[C] 1969
[D] 1968
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Correct Answer: B [1967]
Notes:In the Constitution of India, there is a provision made for each of the Indian states to choose their own official language for communicating at the state level. The selected languages, which can be used for official purpose, have been listed in the Eighth Schedule to the Constitution. Originally, there were 14 languages in the 8th schedule. The further languages were added as follows:
- Sindhi by 21st amendment, 1967
- Konkani, Manipuri and Nepali languages by 71st amendment, 1992
- Bodo, Dogri, Santhali and Maithali by 92nd Amendment, 2004.
3. Who among the following was the vice president of the executive council in the Interim Government 1946-47?
[A] Moti Lal Nehru
[B] Pandit Jawahar lal Nehru
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] C Rajgopalachari
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Correct Answer: B [Pandit Jawahar lal Nehru]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Vice President of the Executive Council, External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations in the first as well as second Interim Cabinet. The president was Lord Wavell – Viceroy and Governor-General of India.
4. Directive principles particularly article 39 (b) and (c ) of the constitution of India are many times referred as charters of the following?
[A] Liberty of religion
[B] Social and economic justice
[C] Liberty to move anywhere in India territories
[D] Imparting education to school children
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Correct Answer: B [Social and economic justice]
Notes:
Article 39 (b) that the ownership and control of the material resources of the community are so distributed as best to subserve the common good; and (c) that the operation of the economic system does not result in the concentration of wealth and means of production to the common detriment; these are sometimes called charter of social and economic justice.
5. The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India, to whom among the following?
[A] President of India
[B] Chief Justice of India
[C] Attorney General of India
[D] Solicitor General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Attorney General of India]
Notes:
The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India to Attorney General of India. He is appointed by the President.
6. Which of the following High Courts has the largest jurisdiction in the country?
[A] Bombay High Court
[B] Guwahati High Court
[C] Allahabad High Court
[D] Calcutta High Court
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Correct Answer: B [Guwahati High Court]
Notes:
Guwahati High Court has the largest jurisdiction in the country. The Guwahati High Court was established by governor general of India on 1 March 1948 after the Government of India Act 1935 was passed.
7. The power to declare an area as “Scheduled Area” lies with the:
[A] Ministry of Tribal Affairs
[B] Legislative Assembly of a state
[C] Parliament
[D] President
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Correct Answer: D [President]
Notes:
The power to declare an area as "Scheduled Area" lies with President of India.
8. Which of the following words is not written in the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Sovereign
[B] Socialist
[C] Democratic
[D] Indians
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Correct Answer: D [Indians]
Notes:
The Preamble proclaims the solemn resolution of the people of India to constitute India into a ‘Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic’. The Preamble was adopted with the constitution in the constituent assembly.
9. Who among the following advises the Government of India on legal matters?
[A] Speaker of the Lok Sabha
[B] Governor of Reserve Bank of India
[C] President
[D] Attorney General
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Correct Answer: D [Attorney General]
Notes:
The attorney general is a member of the government but not of the cabinet. He is consulted on the drafting of all government bills, advises government departments on matters of law, and has a wide range of court-related duties.
10. All responsibilities regarding elections in India are entrusted to which of the following authorities? (UPSC Prelims 1980).
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Chief Justice
[D] Chief Election commissioner
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Correct Answer: D [Chief Election commissioner]
Notes:
The Chief Election Commissioner is responsible for the conduct of free and fair elections in India. He heads the Election Commission of India. It is a body constitutionally empowered to conduct free and fair elections to the national and state legislatures and of President and Vice-President. This power of the Election Commission of India is derived from the Article 324 of the Constitution of India.
