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 of the following is NOT a correct statement with respect to Freedom of speech and expression in India?
[A] It is enshrined in Part III of the Constitution
[B] It is not an absolute right to express one’s thoughts freely
[C] It can not be curtailed by legislation
[D] It can be suspended in emergency
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Correct Answer: C [It can not be curtailed by legislation ]
Notes:
Since this right is not absolute, it can be curtailed by legislation by parliament. During emergency, Article 19 is eclipsed by the superior right of the State to enact laws abrogating freedoms of a citizen (under Article 358). The suspension of Article 19 continues so long as the proclamation of such emergency is in operation1 and automatically revives when the proclamation cases to operate.
2. Which of the following statements is not correct about the Rajya Sabha?
[A] Rajya Sabha is a permanent body
[B] It was duly constituted for the first time on April 3, 1952
[C] Twelve of Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President
[D] One-third of its members retire every year
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Correct Answer: D [One-third of its members retire every year]
Notes:
Fourth statement is incorrect because one-third of its members retire every two years. Rajya Sabha is a permanent body. It was duly constituted for the first time on April 3, 1952. Twelve of Rajya Sabha members are nominated by the President.
3. Vice President of India is elected by members of electoral college consisting of the members of __________?
[A] Rajya Sabha Only
[B] Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Only
[C] Lok Sabha , Rajya Sabha & state legislatures
[D] Lok Sabha , Rajya Sabha & state legislatures and UTs with legislatures
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Correct Answer: B [Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha Only]
Notes:
The Vice President of India is elected by members of electoral collage consisting of the members of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
4. Which amendment of the constitution is related to reorganization of states on a linguistic basis?
[A] 1st
[B] 7th
[C] 10th
[D] 15th
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Correct Answer: B [7th]
Notes:
The 7th Amendment of Indian Constitution was needed to implement the recommendations of the States Reorganisation Commission regarding the reorganization of the states on a linguistic basis. Abolished the existing classification of states into four categories i.e., Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D states and reorganised them into 14 states and 6 union territories.
5. Which of the following funds is charged for the salary and other allowances of the Judges of the High Courts?
[A] Consolidated fund of India
[B] Consolidated fund of state
[C] both of them in 1:1 ratio
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Consolidated fund of state]
Notes:
The salary of High Court judges is charged from Consolidated Fund of State; while pension of the High Court Judges comes from Consolidated Fund of India.
6. Arrange Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Kerala, Maharastra in correct chronological order of creation?
[A] Maharastra, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur
[B] Kerala, Maharastra, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh
[C] Kerala, Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur
[D] Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala, Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur]
Notes:
Kerala (1956), Maharastra (1960), Himachal Pradesh (1970), Manipur (1971)
7. Which among the following best supported the idea of inclusion of fundamental rights in our constitution?
[A] Simon Commission 1927
[B] Nehru Committee Report 1928
[C] Swaraj Bill 1895
[D] Sapru Committee Report on Constitutional proposals 1945
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Correct Answer: D [Sapru Committee Report on Constitutional proposals 1945]
Notes:
The Constitutional Proposals of the Sapru Committee commonly referred to as the Sapru Committee Report was published in 1945. It supported the idea of inclusion of fundamental rights in our constitution.
8. Which among the following is a written supplementary, explanatory or appended document of Indian constitution?
[A] Part VI
[B] Preamble
[C] Schedules
[D] DPSP
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Correct Answer: C [Schedules]
Notes:
This term is used for schedules which are lists in the constitution that categorise and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy.
9. Who among the following introduced the Preventive Detention Bill in 1950 in the Indian parliament?
[A] Baldev Singh
[B] Narahar Vishnu Gadgil
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] Jawahar Lal Nehru
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Correct Answer: C [Sardar Patel]
Notes:
The first preventive detention bill of Independent India was moved in 1950 by Sardar Patel. Patel had said that he had several sleepless nights before deciding if it was necessary to introduce the bill. Consequently, the Preventive Detention Act, 1950 was enacted by the Parliament on 26th February 1950.
10. Which of the following parts/ provisions of the Indian Constitution cannot be amended?
[A] Preamble to the Constitution
[B] Directive Principles of State Policy
[C] Fundamental Rights
[D] Judicial Review
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Correct Answer: D [Judicial Review]
Notes:
Judicial Review forms the part of the basic structure of the Constitution which cannot be altered by the amendment procedure.
