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. Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code is related to which among the following?
[A] Murder
[B] Culpable Homicide
[C] Death under Negligence
[D] Rape
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Correct Answer: D [Rape]
Notes:
Section 375 of the Indian Penal Code defines rape.
Section 376 defines the punishment for rape.
2. What can be the maximum number of members in a legislative assembly of a state in India?
[A] 400
[B] 500
[C] 450
[D] 550
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Correct Answer: B [500]
Notes:
The Legislative assembly of each state cannot have number of members more than 500 and less than 60. However, there are three exceptions to this viz. Sikkim (32), Goa (40) and Mizoram (40)
3. First Indian Prime Minister to resign from Office?
[A] Atal Bihari Vajpayee
[B] Morarji Desai
[C] H.D.Deve Gowda
[D] P.V.Narasimha Rao
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Correct Answer: B [Morarji Desai]
Notes:
Morarji Desai had become the first non-congress PM of India in 1977 leading the Janata Party led coalition government. He resigned in 1979 when Charan Singh pulled out of the Janta Party. Thus, he became the first Prime Minister of India to resign from office.
4. For how many times, a person can become President of India?
[A] Once
[B] Twice
[C] Thrice
[D] No limit
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Correct Answer: D [No limit]
Notes:
Article 57: Eligibility for re election
A person who holds, or who has held, office as President shall, subject to the other provisions of this Constitution, be eligible for reelection to that office
5. New All India services can be initiated in India only if the following makes a recommendation?
[A] President
[B] Rajya sabha
[C] Lok sabha
[D] Council of ministers
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Correct Answer: B [Rajya sabha]
Notes:
As per the Constitution of India, a new All India service can be instituted with only on the initiative of Rajya Sabha. Article 312 of the constitution says
“Notwithstanding anything in [Chapter VI of Part VI or Part XI], if the Council of States has declared by resolution supported by not less than two-thirds of the members present and voting that it is necessary or expedient in the national interest so to do, Parliament may by law provide for the creation of one or more all India services [(including an all-India judicial service)] common to the Union and the States, and, subject to the other provisions of this Chapter, regulate the recruitment, and the conditions of service of persons appointed, to any such service.”
6. To be appointed as a judge of Supreme Court a person should have been an advocate of a High Court for at least _________Yrs?
[A] 5
[B] 10
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: B [10]
Notes:
To be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court, a person must be a citizen of India and must have been the judge of a high court for a period of 5 years or an advocate of the High Court for at least 10 years or in view of the President a distinct Jurist of the country. Thus, there is nothing which can prevent the direct appointment of the Judges of Supreme Court from the Bar, yet, so far the appointments have been made from the Judges of High Courts only.
7. Section 28 A of the Representation of the People Act provides for registration of Political parties by the election commission of India. This act was enacted in which year ?
[A] 1948
[B] 1949
[C] 1950
[D] 1951
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Correct Answer: D [1951]
Notes:
Articles 324 to 329 of Part XV of the Indian Constitution provides for the country’s electoral system. Representation of the People Act 1951 was enacted in order to regulate elections in the country.
8. What was the number of state in India after the States Reorganization Act 1956, which reorganized the boundaries of different states on linguistic basis?
[A] 13
[B] 14
[C] 15
[D] 20
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Correct Answer: B [14]
Notes:
The States Reorganisation Act, 1956 was a major reform of the boundaries of India’s states and territories, organising them along linguistic lines. Although additional changes to India’s state boundaries have been made since 1956, the States Reorganisation Act of 1956 remains the single most extensive change in state boundaries since the independence of India in 1947.
9. 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.
10. Which among the following committees recommended to set up an “Equal Opportunity Commission”?
[A] Sarkaria Commission
[B] Sachar Committee
[C] Bhagawati Committee
[D] Chawla Committee
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Correct Answer: B [Sachar Committee]
Notes:
To set up an Equal Opportunity Commission for looking into the grievances of deprived groups; to develop an appropriate diversity index in education, work places and living spaces, to set up a National Data Bank and an autonomous Assessment & Monitoring
