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. The unicameral parliament of which country is known as Knesset?
[A] Finland
[B] Israel
[C] Turkey
[D] Lebanon
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Correct Answer: B [ Israel ]
Notes:
Knesset is the unicameral national legislature of Israel. As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister, approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government. In addition, the Knesset elects the State Comptroller. It also has the power to waive the immunity of its members, remove the President and the State Comptroller from office, dissolve the government in a constructive vote of no confidence, and to dissolve itself and call new elections. The Prime Minister may dissolve the Knesset. The Knesset is located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.
2. Who among the following was the chairperson of the Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
[D] J.B. Kripalani
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Correct Answer: B [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ]
Notes:
The constituent assembly appointed a number of committees to deal with different tasks of constitution. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the chairperson of the Provincial Constitution Committee.
3. Who among the following can remove the governor of a state from office?
[A] Legislative Assembly
[B] Parliament
[C] President
[D] Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
A governor holds office for a term of five years which is subject to the pleasure of the President. He can resign at any time by addressing a resignation letter to the President. The governor has no security of tenure and can be removed by the President at any time.
4. 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.
5. What is the maximum permissible time gap between two sessions of parliament ?
[A] 3 months
[B] 6 months
[C] 9 months
[D] 12 months
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Correct Answer: B [6 months]
Notes:
According to the Article 85 of Indian constitution, the maximum permissible time gap between two sessions of the parliament can be 6 months.
6. If certain case required to take a decision regarding constitution of India then which court has power to do so?
[A] Supreme Court Only
[B] Both High Court & Supreme Court
[C] Neither High court nor Supreme Court
[D] High court only
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Correct Answer: A [Supreme Court Only]
Notes:
The correct answer is “Supreme Court Only.” The Supreme Court of India has the exclusive authority to interpret the Constitution under Article 32, which allows individuals to approach it for the enforcement of fundamental rights. Additionally, Article 141 establishes that the law declared by the Supreme Court is binding on all courts in India. This central role underscores the Supreme Court’s position as the guardian of the Constitution.
7. The doctrine of harmonious construction was propounded by Supreme Court in which of the following cases?
[A] Kerala Education Bill (1957) Case
[B] Venkataraman v. State of Madras (1966) Case
[C] Golaknath & Ors vs State Of Punjab (1967) Case
[D] Kesavananda Bharati vs the State of Kerala (1973) Case
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Correct Answer: A [Kerala Education Bill (1957) Case ]
Notes:
In Kerala Education Bill (1957), the Supreme Court said that in case of a conflict between Fundamental Right and Directive Principles, the principle of harmonious construction should be applied. The court observed that: “though the directive principles can not override the fundamental rights, nevertheless, in determining the scope and ambit of fundamental rights the court could not entirely ignore the directive principle but should adopt the principle of harmonious construction and should attempt to give effect to both as much as possible“.
8. Which among the following Article deals with the rights of citizenships of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside of India?
[A] Article 6
[B] Article 7
[C] Article 8
[D] Article 9
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Correct Answer: C [Article 8]
Notes:
Article 8 deals with the rights of citizenship of certain persons of India origin residing outside India at the time of enactment of the constitution.
9. Which among the following is not a qualification required for a Presidential candidate?
[A] Not less than 35 years of Age
[B] Must not hold the office of profit
[C] Must have eligibility to become a member of Lok Sabha
[D] Must be a member of either house of the parliament
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Correct Answer: D [Must be a member of either house of the parliament]
Notes:
The Presidential candidate must be a citizen of India, not less than 35 years of age, and qualified for election as member of the Lok Sabha. He/She must not hold any office of profit.
10. How long did the constituent assembly take to frame the constitution?
[A] Approximately 1 year
[B] Approximately 2 years
[C] Approximately 3 years
[D] 6 months
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Correct Answer: C [Approximately 3 years]
Notes:
The constituent assembly took 2 years , 11 months and 18 days to frame the constitution
