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. What is the maximum gap / interval between two sessions of parliament?
[A] 30 days
[B] 50 days
[C] 6 months
[D] 12 months
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Correct Answer: C [6 months]
Notes:
From time to time, the sessions of the parliament are called upon by president. According to constitution, the maximum gap between two sessions cannot be more than six months. Thus, in each year, there must be two sessions of parliament. However, there are usually three sessions viz. Budget session (between February to May), Monsoon Session (between July to September) and Winter Session (Between November to December).
2. An appeal can be made in the Supreme Court of India in which of the following matters?
[A] Civil & Criminal Matters
[B] Criminal & Constitutional Matters
[C] Civil , Criminal & Constitutional Matters
[D] Constitutional and Criminal Matters
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Correct Answer: C [Civil , Criminal & Constitutional Matters]
Notes:
The appellate jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is very wide involving Civil, Criminal as well as Constitutional matters and extends over all the courts and tribunals of India.
3. On which date Indian Constitution was finally signed by the members of the constituent assembly ?
[A] November 26, 1949
[B] January 24, 1950
[C] January 26, 1950
[D] January 24, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [January 24, 1950]
Notes:
The Constitution was then finally signed by members of the Constituent Assembly on 24th January 1950 and came into effect on the 26th of January, 1950.
4. Safeguarding the public Property , developing scientific temper and promoting communal harmony come under which of the following ?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duties
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Fundamental duties]
Notes:
Safeguarding the public Property [Article 51A (i)]; developing scientific temper [Article 51A (h)] and promoting communal harmony [Article 51A (e)].
5. 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.
6. Exercising the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President of India appoints _______?
[A] Attorney General of India
[B] A Judge of Supreme Court of India
[C] Chief Justice of A High Court
[D] Comptroller & Auditor General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Chief Justice of A High Court]
Notes:
The President of India appoints Chief Justice of a High Court by Exercising the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India.
7. The Recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee led to which of the following constitutional Amendments?
[A] 72nd Amendment
[B] 73rd Amendment
[C] 74th Amendment
[D] 75th Amendment
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Correct Answer: B [73rd Amendment]
Notes:
The recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee led to 73rd Amendment Act to the Constitution of India. It contains provisions about Panchayats in India.
8. As per the provisions of the Article 94 of the Constitution of India, whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the office of the Speaker becomes vacant at which among the following time?
[A] Immediately after Lok Sabha is dissolved
[B] Immediately after the New Government is elected
[C] Immediately after election for new Lok Sabha is completed
[D] Immediately before the first session of the next Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: D [Immediately before the first session of the next Lok Sabha]
Notes:
According to the article 94 of the Constitution of India, whenever the Lok Sabha is dissolved, the Speaker shall not vacate his office until immediately before the first meeting of the House of the People after the dissolution.
9. Right to Education Act, 2009 mandates 25 pc free seats to the poor in which among the following schools of India?
[A] Government Schools only
[B] Government Schools and Government Aided Private Schools only
[C] Government Schools, Government aided Private Schools and Private unaided schools
[D] Private Schools only
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Correct Answer: C [Government Schools, Government aided Private Schools and Private unaided schools]
Notes:
Right to Education Act, 2009 mandates 25 pc free seats to the poor in Government Schools, Government aided Private Schools and Private unaided schools.
10. The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in :
[A] Lok Sabha only
[B] Rajya Sabha only
[C] Either of the two houses of the Parliament
[D] Joint Sitting of the two houses of the Parliament
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Correct Answer: B [Rajya Sabha only]
Notes:
The resolution for removing the Vice-President of India can be moved in Rajya Sabha only. The Vice-President of India is the second highest constitutional office in the country.
