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 body’s annual report is not presented to Parliament by the President?
[A] Union Public Service Commission
[B] Finance Commission
[C] National Human Rights Commission
[D] Public Accounts Committee
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Correct Answer: C [National Human Rights Commission]
Notes:
NHRC submits its annual report to the Central Government, not directly to Parliament via the President. UPSC and Finance Commission reports are laid before Parliament by the President. Parliamentary committees like the Public Accounts Committee submit their own reports directly to the respective house, not via the President.
2. The Supreme Court of India tenders legal advice to president of India when___?
[A] Cabinet recommends it
[B] Council of Minister recommends it
[C] President asks for it
[D] Supreme Court wants to tender the advice
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Correct Answer: C [President asks for it]
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.
3. How many types of emergencies are there in Constitution of India?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: C [3]
Notes:
The part 18 of Indian constitution deals with the emergency provisions. Three types of emergencies are defined in the constitution-National emergency, state emergency and financial emergency
4. Who appoints Chairman of UPSC?
[A] President
[B] Vice president
[C] Parliament
[D] Cabinet Committee on Appointments
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
UPSC is constitutional body that conducts the prestigious civil services examination to select IAS, IFS and IPS officers among others. It has been established under Article 315 of the Constitution and consists of a Chairman and ten Members; appointed and removed by President.
The chairman and members of the Commission hold office for a term if six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier
5. Who among the following headed the Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas a committee under the Constituent Assembly?
[A] Jawahar Lal Nehru
[B] Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] H C Mukherjee
[D] Maulana Azad
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Correct Answer: B [Vallabhbhai Patel]
Notes:
The Advisory Committee on Fundamental Rights, Minorities and Tribal and Excluded Areas was headed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Patel presented the committee’s recommendations on political safeguards for minorities sans separate electorates which were adopted by the Constituent Assembly.
6. 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.
7. Which among the following is true regarding amendments of the constitution with provisions which affect the federal character of the constitution?
[A] They can be amended by a simple majority
[B] They can be amended by a 2/3 majority of both the houses of parliament
[C] They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [They can be amended by not only a 2/3 majority of the parliament but also ratification by at least 1/2 of the states]
Notes:
The amendments which affect the federal character of the constitution need to be passed by special majority of the parliament and also need ratification by half of the State Legislatures.
8. Which among the following are considered essential for the realization of the highest good of India’s citizens?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] Fundamental duities
[C] DPSP
[D] Preamble
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Correct Answer: A [Fundamental rights]
Notes:
Fundamental rights are called fundamental or basic because they are essential for the realisation of the highest good of the citizens.
9. Single citizenship in india has been taken from which country?
[A] Britan
[B] Canada
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Constitution of India has established a single and uniform citizenship for the whole of the country. This feature appears to have been borrowed from UK but today, UK itself has Dual citizenship.
10. Which among the following is the most appropriate definition of Political liberty of Citizens of India ?
[A] Right to participate in the government and assume equal opportunity to assume highest office
[B] right to cast vote and participate in the election process
[C] Equal opportunity to freely move in the Political territories of India
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Right to participate in the government and assume equal opportunity to assume highest office]
Notes:
The rights to life and personal liberty apply for persons of any nationality, while others, such as the freedom of speech and expression are applicable only to the citizens of India (including non-resident Indian citizens).
