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 function of the Chief Secretary of state?
[A] To exercise control over the whole Secretariat
[B] To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration
[C] To act as a spokesman of the State Government
[D] To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state
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Correct Answer: D [To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state]
Notes:
The key function of the Chief Secretary of state include (1) To exercise control over the whole Secretariat (2) To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration (3) To act as a spokesman of the State Government.
2. In which year, First Public Service Commission was set up in India?
[A] 1922
[B] 1924
[C] 1926
[D] 1928
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
The first Public Service Commission in India was established on October 1, 1926. The commission was established after the Lee Commission recommended its creation in 1924. The commission was chaired by Sir Ross Barker. The commission was established under the Government of India Act of 1919. The act created a new office for the High Commissioner for India in London. The commission was established to recruit civil servants.
The commission was later renamed the Federal Public Service Commission by the Government of India Act of 1935. After India’s independence, the commission was renamed the Union Public Service Commission.
3. Till now, the Preamble of Constitution of India has been amended for how many times?
[A] Never
[B] Once
[C] Twice
[D] Thrice
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Correct Answer: B [Once]
Notes:
Preamble can be amended by Parliament using its amendment powers as per article 368. We note here that preamble has been amended only once so far through the 42nd Constitution Amendment Act 1976. The words Secular, Socialist and Integrity were added to the constitution.
4. Which among the following is the basis of representation in Rajya Sabha for States?
[A] Area
[B] Population
[C] Both A & B
[D] Neither A nor B
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Correct Answer: B [Population]
Notes:
Allocation of seats in Rajya Sabha is listed in Fourth Schedule of the Constitution. The seats are allocated to each state mainly on the basis of its population.
5. On which date Indian Constitution was finally signed by the members of the constituent assembly ?
[A] November 26, 1949
[B] January 24, 1950
[C] January 26, 1950
[D] January 24, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [January 24, 1950]
Notes:
The Constitution was then finally signed by members of the Constituent Assembly on 24th January 1950 and came into effect on the 26th of January, 1950.
6. Article 36-51 of our constitution are related to which of the following?
[A] Fundamental Rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duities
[D] Union Executive
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Correct Answer: B [DPSP]
Notes:
DPSP or Directive Principles of State Policy are 15 principles enshrined in the constitution for states to keep in view while framing the policies. These provisions enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) are not enforceable by courts.
7. India is “Union of States” this expression was borrowed from the following constitution?
[A] Canada
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Article 1 of the Constitution describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’. This expression was borrowed from Canadian constitution.
8. Which of the following states in India established Panchayati Raj in 1956?
[A] Rajasthan & Maharastra
[B] Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan Only
[D] Maharastra only
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the Nagaur district of the state of Rajasthan on 2 Oct 1959. But it was first started by Andhra Pradesh.
9. If there is a dispute in the presidential election it will be referred whom among the following?
[A] Chief Election Commissioner
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Parliament
[D] Vice President
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
According to Article 71 of the Indian Constitution, all doubts and disputes regarding the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court of India.
10. Which of the following were envisaged in the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act?
[A] Constitution and Composition of a municipality
[B] Personnel system in a Municipality
[C] Relations between elected members (executive) of a municipality and bureaucracy
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: A [Constitution and Composition of a municipality]
Notes:
74th Constitutional Amendment Act envisaged the constitution and composition of a municipality. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992 came into force on 1 June 1993. Personnel system in a Municipality and relations between elected members (executive) of a municipality and bureaucracy are decided by states as per their respective laws.
