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. In which of the following circumstances, the prime minister of India cannot participate in voting on a no-confidence motion against his / her government?
[A] He / She leads a coalition government
[B] He / she has minority in Rajya Sabha
[C] He / she is a member of Rajya Sabha
[D] He / she is forbidden by speaker of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [He / she is a member of Rajya Sabha ]
Notes:
If PM is a member of Rajya Sabha, he can participate in procedures of both houses but can vote only in Rajya Sabha. Vote of No Confidence can be moved only in Lok Sabha so PM will not vote in it.
2. In terms of Parliamentary terminology, What do we call a rule of legislative procedure under which a further debate on a motion can be stopped?
[A] Closure
[B] Gullitone
[C] Expunction
[D] Recess
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Correct Answer: A [Closure]
Notes:
Closure is one of the means by which a debate may be brought to an end by a majority decision of the House, even though all Members wishing to speak have not done so.
Guillotine refers to putting by the Speaker of outstanding question or questions relating to the business in hand on expiry of the time allotted for its discussion.
While closure is preceded by a motion, guillotine is not preceded by any motion. On the last of the allotted days at the appointed time, the Speaker puts every question necessary to dispose of all the outstanding matters in connection with the demands for grants. During budget, guillotine concludes the discussion on demands for grants.
3. What is the minimum age prescribed by the Constitution of India for a candidate seeking elections to a state Legislative Assembly?
[A] 21 years
[B] 25 years
[C] 30 years
[D] 35 years
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Correct Answer: B [25 years]
Notes:
inimum age for a candidate to be elected as President of India- 35 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as Vice President of India- 35 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as MLA- 25 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as member of Lok Sabha-25 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as member of Rajya Sabha-30 years
Minimum age for a candidate to be elected as MLC- 30 years
4. 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.
5. The constitution of India does not provide for impeachment of which of the following?
[A] Chief Justice of India
[B] President of India
[C] Vice President of India
[D] Governor of an Indian State
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Correct Answer: D [Governor of an Indian State]
Notes:
Governor holds office on pleasure of the President. The constitution does not provide any procedure for removal of the Governor from office. However, term of the Governor is prescribed as five years.
6. Which among the following day celebrated as National Voters Day ?
[A] January 24
[B] January 25
[C] January 26
[D] January 27
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Correct Answer: B [January 25]
Notes:
In the year 2011 the Election Commission of India launched the National Voters Day to be celebrated on 25 January every year as a part of the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) Programme.
7. Under the provisions of which of the following, 5 Zonal Councils were established in India?
[A] Constitution of India , Article 263
[B] Zonal Councils Act
[C] States Reorganization Act 1956
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [States Reorganization Act 1956]
Notes:
As per the provisions of States Reorganization Act of 1956, 5 Zonal Councils were established in India. It was a major reform of the boundaries of India’s states and territories.
8. 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.
9. Which of the following words was added into the Preamble of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976?
[A] Federal
[B] Socialist
[C] Sovereign
[D] Republic
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Correct Answer: B [Socialist]
Notes:
The word “socialist” along with “secular”, was added to the Pre-amble of the Constitution by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, ostensibly to reflect the rationale for the policies of the Indira Gandhi government during the Emergency period between 1975-1977.
10. Which act provided for separate representation of presidency corporations, chambers of commerce, universities and zamindars?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1909
[B] Government of India Act, 1919
[C] Government of India Act, 1935
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Indian Councils Act, 1909 ]
Notes:
The Indian Councils Act of 1909 provided for the separate representation of the presidency corporations, chambers of commerce, universities and zamindars. It also provided for the separate electorate for Muslims.
