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. Which among the following articles gives the power to the central government to take pre-emptive action to protect any state against external aggression & internal disturbances?
[A] Article 355
[B] Article 356
[C] Article 358
[D] Article 360
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Correct Answer: A [Article 355]
Notes:
The article 355 of the Constitution gives the power to the central government to take pre-emptive action to protect any state against external aggression & internal disturbances.
3. 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.
4. Which among the following fundamental rights was taken away by 44th amendment of Indian Constitution?
[A] right to form associations
[B] right to property
[C] right against exploitation
[D] right to freedom of speech and expression
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Correct Answer: B [right to property]
Notes:
By 44th Constitutional amendment Act in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right. Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property and article 31 relating to compulsory acquisition of property have been omitted. It was, however, be ensured that the removal of property from the list of fundamental rights would not affect the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
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
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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. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides for a Governor?
[A] Article 152
[B] Article 153
[C] Article 154
[D] Article 156
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Correct Answer: B [Article 153]
Notes:
Article 153 of the Constitution of India requires a governor to be appointed for every state in India.
7. How many states are part of the North eastern Council ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
The council consists of eight member states of the North Eastern Region, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In 2002, Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council.
8. In which year legislative council of Tamil Nadu was abolished?
[A] 1983
[B] 1985
[C] 1986
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
The legislative council of Tamil Nadu was abolished in 1986. This decision was part of a broader trend in India during the 1980s, where several states re-evaluated the necessity of their legislative councils. Tamil Nadu’s council was initially established in 1921 but was dissolved due to concerns over its effectiveness and the rising costs of maintaining it.
9. Under which of the following jurisdiction , Supreme Court of India is duty bound to give its opinion on matters referred to it by President of India?
[A] Original Jurisdiction
[B] Appellate Jurisdiction
[C] Advisory Jurisdiction
[D] 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Advisory Jurisdiction]
Notes:
Supreme Court has special advisory jurisdiction in matters which may specifically be referred to it by the President of India under Article 143 of the Constitution. The President may seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact of public importance on which he thinks it expedient to obtain such an opinion.
10. 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.
