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 among the following authorities decides , how far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India?
[A] President of India
[B] Parliament of India
[C] Arms Forces themselves
[D] Arms Forces Tribunal
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Correct Answer: B [ Parliament of India ]
Notes:
To decide far the fundamental rights can apply to the members of the armed forces in India, is the prerogative of the Parliament under Article 33 & 34. These articles empower the Parliament to restrict, modify or abrogate the fundamental rights to the members of armed forces, para-military forces, police forces, members of intelligence agencies or similar services.
2. Who can appoint and remove the members of the State Public Service Commission?
[A] Governor can appoint and remove
[B] Governor can appoint and President can remove
[C] Governor can appoint and parliament can remove
[D] Governor can appoint and assembly can remove
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Correct Answer: B [Governor can appoint and President can remove]
Notes:
The Governor of the state appoints the members of the State Public Service Commission whereas they can only be removed by the President of India.
3. Which among the following fundamental rights is available to Indian Citizens but not to aliens?
[A] Freedom of expression and speech
[B] Equality before Law
[C] Protection of life & liberty
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Freedom of expression and speech]
Notes:Following fundamental Rights available to only citizens and not foreigners:
- Prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth (Article 15)Equality of opportunity in matters of public employment (Article 16).
- Six basic freedoms subject to reasonable restrictions (Article 19).
- Protection of language, script and culture of minorities (Article 29).
- Right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions (Article 30)
4. Which areas are exempted from Part IX of the Indian Constitution on Panchayats?
[A] Nagaland, Meghalaya & Mizoram
[B] Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram & Tribal Areas of Assam
[C] Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tribal Areas of Assam and Tripura
[D] Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tribal Areas of Assam, Tripura & Hill areas of Manipur
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Correct Answer: D [Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tribal Areas of Assam, Tripura & Hill areas of Manipur]
Notes:
Part IX (Panchayats) is not applicable to Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, tribal areas of Assam, Tripura, and hill areas of Manipur (Article 243M(2)); these fall under the Sixth Schedule, enjoying special local governance provisions.
5. In which of the following months Quami Ekta Week or National Integration Week is celebrated every year ?
[A] October
[B] November
[C] December
[D] January
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Correct Answer: B [November]
Notes:
Quami Ekta Week is observed from November 19-25 every year
6. The establishment of LokPal in India was recommended by the Administrative Reforms Commission (1966) on the lines of Ombudsman in the following countries?
[A] Finland & Norway
[B] Finland, Denmark & Norway
[C] Finland, Norway, Denmark & Switzerland
[D] Finland, England & Norway
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Correct Answer: B [Finland, Denmark & Norway]
Notes:
The establishment of LokPal in India was recommended by the Administrative Reforms Commission (1966) on the lines of Ombudsman in Finland, Denmark and Norway.
7. About which article Supreme Court of India has held that where this article comes in the article 14 goes out?
[A] Article 30
[B] Article 31 A
[C] Article 31 B
[D] Article 32
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Correct Answer: B [Article 31 A]
Notes:
The government might have to sometimes make laws which violates equality in order to attain the objectives of DPSP. For such instances the supreme court of India held that when article 31A comes in article 14 goes out.
8. Which of the following committees had recommended the Panchayat Raj Finance Corporation ?
[A] Balwantrai Mehta Committee (1957)
[B] K. Santhanam Committee (1963)
[C] Ashok Mehta Committee (1978)
[D] G.V.K. Rao Committee (1985)
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Correct Answer: B [K. Santhanam Committee (1963)]
Notes:
K. Santhanam committee appointed in the year 1963 had recommended the formation of Panchayat Raj Finance Corporation.
9. In which year “The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act” was enacted?
[A] 2003
[B] 2005
[C] 2007
[D] 2009
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Correct Answer: B [2005]
Notes:
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was enacted by the parliament of India in 2005 to protect women from domestic violence. It was brought into force on 26 October 2006.
10. During Elections what will happen, if the number of contesting candidates in a constituency goes beyond 64?
[A] Candidates beyond 64 are Not allowed in a constituency.
[B] Separate EVM (Electronic Voting Machine) will be used.
[C] EVMs cannot be used in such a constituency. Voting by means of ballot box will be used.
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: C [EVMs cannot be used in such a constituency. Voting by means of ballot box will be used.]
Notes:
n case the number of contesting candidates goes beyond 64 in any constituency, EVMs cannot be used in such a constituency. The conventional method of voting by means of ballot box and ballot paper will have to be adopted in such a constituency. EVMs can cater to a maximum of 64 candidates. There is provision for 16 candidates in a Balloting Unit. If the total number of candidates exceeds 16, a second Balloting Unit can be linked parallel to the first Balloting Unit. Similarly, if the total number of candidates exceeds 32, a third Balloting Unit can be attached and if the total number of candidates exceeds 48, a fourth Balloting Unit can be attached to cater to a maximum of 64 candidates.
