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. Which among the following state / union territory got birth with the Punjab Reorganization Act of 1966?
[A] Haryana
[B] Hiamchal Pradesh
[C] Chandigarh
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Haryana]
Notes:
State of Punjab was bifurcated to create Haryana in the year 1966. It formed that seventeenth state of Indian Union. The Union Territory of Chandigarh was also carved out from the same.
2. Jurisdiction of Lakshadweep comes under __________?
[A] Tamil Nadu High Court
[B] Kerala High Court
[C] West Bengal High Court
[D] Mumbai High Court
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Kerala High Court]
Notes:
The Kerala High Court was established in the year 1956. It has jurisdiction over both Kerala and Lakshadweep. It is located at Ernakulam.
3. The first session of constituent assembly took place on which of the following dates?
[A] 9-23 December 1946
[B] 9-23 December 1947
[C] 20-25 January 1947
[D] 20-25 January 1950
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [9-23 December 1946]
Notes:
The first meeting of the Constituent Assembly of India took place in Constitutional Hall, New Delhi, on 9th December 1946. Dr. Sachchidananda Sinha was the first president of the Constituent Assembly. In the first meeting, the assembly adopted an ‘Objective Resolution’ which later became the preamble of the constitution. It appointed various committees. The report of the committees formed the basis on which the first draft of the constitution was prepared. It reassembled on 14 August 1947 as Constituent Assembly for independent India.
After partition, Dr. Rajendra Prasad became the president of Constituent Assembly of Independent India. Professor Harendra Coomar Mookerjee was Vice President of the Constituent Assembly. While Dr. Rajendra Prasad later became President of India, Prof. HC Mookerjee became first Governor of West Bengal.
4. Who decides the reasonableness of the restrictions placed on Fundamental rights in India?
[A] Parliament
[B] Courts
[C] President
[D] Prime minister
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Courts]
Notes:
Fundamental Rights guaranteed by the Constitution are not absolute and certain restrictions can be imposed by the state according to the procedure established by law. However, these restrictions must be reasonable and not arbitrary. The reasonableness of the restrictions is decided by courts.
5. Which article deals with the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Article 356
[B] Article 360
[C] Article 365
[D] Article 368
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Article 368]
Notes:
The Article 368 of the Constitution of India deals with the procedure for amendment of the Indian Constitution. Article 368 cannot be used to destroy or damage the basic elements or the fundamental features of the Constitution.
6. The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council was abolished in 1985. In which year it was revived back ?
[A] 2004
[B] 2005
[C] 2006
[D] 2007
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [2007]
Notes:
Andhra Pradesh Legislative Council had existed between 1958 to 1985, and from 2007 till date. The Andhra Pradesh government had passed a resolution for dissolving the council and is waiting for parliamentary approval.
7. The power to create of abolish legislative council in states is vested with which among the following?
[A] Council of State Ministers
[B] Governor of the state
[C] Legislative assembly of the state
[D] President of India
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Legislative assembly of the state]
Notes:
Legislative assembly of the state make recommendations and parliament makes necessary laws for this
8. Which article of the Indian Constitution declares Hindi in Devanagari script as official language of the Union of India?
[A] Article 343(1)
[B] Article 348(1)
[C] Article 346
[D] Article 345
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Article 343(1)]
Notes:
Article 343(1) of the constitution declares Hindi in Devanagari script as official language of India.
9. “Test of reasonableness ” is a very important consequence under the following articles?
[A] Article 13
[B] Article 14
[C] Article15
[D] Article 16
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Article 14]
Notes:
An important consequence of Article 14, that is Right to Equality is Test of easonableness. This means that classification that is unreasonable is open to challenge and to this extent the policy of legislation is open to judicial decisions.
10. What is the minimum stay essential before a person can apply for Indian Citizenship?
[A] 2 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 7 years
[D] 10 years
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [7 years]
Notes:
If the person is of Indian origin, then he / she has to be ordinary resident of India for seven years before making application towards getting citizenship by registration.
