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. Who is the chief executive head of the state?
[A] Chief minister
[B] Governor
[C] President
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Governor]
Notes:
The provisions related to state executive are in articles 153 to 167. The state executive is made of Governor, Chief Minister, Council of Ministers and Advocate General. The executive authority of a state is vested in the Governor; and Governor is the constitutional head of the state in the same way as President is the Constitutional head of the Union.
2. Which of the following are called “scheduled areas” as per Indian constitution?
[A] Tribal inhabited areas located in North East India
[B] Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India other than North East India
[C] Tribal inhabited areas located all over India including NE states
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India other than North East India]
Notes:
Tribal inhabited areas which are located in other parts of India than North East India. Tribal areas of the Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram are separately dealt with provisions given in 5th schedule
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
- The objective resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru ultimately formed the basis of the Preamble.
- The Preamble is justiciable and can be enforced by the courts of law.
- The Preamble of India's Constitution has been amended only once, in 1976.
- The Preamble asserts that sovereignty rests with the people of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statement 2 is incorrect, as the Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law and is non-justiciable. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: the objective resolution inspired the Preamble, it was amended once by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, and it emphasizes popular sovereignty.
4. When I respect the ideals and institutions of our constitution and respect national flag and national anthem perform which of the following?
[A] Exercise my right to freedom
[B] Exercise my cultural and educational rights
[C] Exercise my right to constitutional remedies
[D] perform my fundamental duties
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Correct Answer: D [perform my fundamental duties]
Notes:
The Article 51-A of the constitution mentions the Fundamental Duties on of which is to abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem.
5. Which amendment of the constitution added Administrative Tribunals?
[A] 42nd amendment act
[B] 44th amendment act
[C] 46th amendment act
[D] 49th amendment act
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Correct Answer: A [42nd amendment act]
Notes:
Constitution (42nd) Amendment added a new part XIVA to the Constitution for Tribunals: Administrative Tribunals (Art 323A) and Tribunals for other purpose (Art 323B).
6. Who among the following introduced the modern concept of rule in India?
[A] Mughal
[B] British
[C] Portuguese
[D] French
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Correct Answer: B [British]
Notes:
The modern concept of rule in India like Parliamentary democracy, Bicameralism, land revenue, Police system, Judiciary system were introduced by the British. Even in the case of drafting the Indian constitution a maximum part is taken from the Government of India Act of 1935.
7. Which of the following articles was inserted by an amendment of the Constitution of India to give full statehood to Mizoram?
[A] Article 371 C
[B] Article 371 E
[C] Article 371 F
[D] Article 371 G
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Correct Answer: D [Article 371 G]
Notes:
The Article 371 G was inserted by an amendment to the Constitution of India to give full statehood to Mizoram.
8. Who among the following was the chairman of the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution of India ?
[A] Dr. B R Ambedkar
[B] Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] Sardar Balvant Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer]
Notes:
Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer was the chairman of the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution of India.
9. Who among the following is called the “guardian of the public purse” of India?
[A] Comptroller & Auditor General
[B] Finance Minister
[C] Chairman of Public Accounts Committee
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [Comptroller & Auditor General]
Notes:
Article 148 of the Constitution of India provides for an independent office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG). He is the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Department and also the guardian of public purse.
10. What is the difference between Union Legislature and Parliament of India ?
[A] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
[B] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha only, Parliament Consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[C] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President, Parliament consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[D] There is no difference between the two
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Correct Answer: D [There is no difference between the two]
Notes:
There is no difference between the two. Legislature of the Union, also called Parliament, consists of the President and the two Houses called Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha).
