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 is true about the sequence of Question hour and Zero Hour?
[A] The day’s business normally starts with Question hour and Zero Hour follows the Question Hour
[B] The day’s business normally starts with Zero hour and Question Hour follows the Zero Hour
[C] The day’s business normally starts with Question hour or Zero Hour
[D] None of the above
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [The day’s business normally starts with Question hour and Zero Hour follows the Question Hour]
Notes:
The day’s business in the house of Parliament normally starts with Question hour which is followed by the Zero.
2. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha ?
[A] 232
[B] 250
[C] 245
[D] 240
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [250]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of parliament which represents the states and union territories. Its membership is fixed to maximum 250 members of which 238 are elected by the representatives of states and union territories while 12 members are nominated by President on account of their excellence in literature, science, art or social service. The present strength of the Rajya Sabha is 245, of whom 233 are representatives of the States/Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the President.
3. The interpretation of the Constitution falls within the domain of the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court. At least how many members are required for this bench?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 5
[D] 7
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [5]
Notes:
Most cases in Supreme Court are heard by a division bench comprising of two or three judges. However, a constitution bench consists of at least 5 or more judges to decide substantial questions of law with regard to the interpretation of the constitution in a case. Provision for Constitution bench is in Article 143.
4. Who among the following can establish a common high court for two or more states / or Union Territories in India?
[A] President
[B] Supreme court
[C] Governors of the two states
[D] Parliament by The Law
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Parliament by The Law]
Notes:
The Parliament of India by Law can establish a common high court for two or more states or Union Territories in India.
5. The State Reorganization Act 1956 divided the country in 5 Zones. In which Zone Rajasthan was placed?
[A] Northern Zone
[B] Western Zone
[C] Central Zone
[D] South Zone
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Northern Zone]
Notes:
The State Reorganization Act of 1956 divided the country in 5 Zones. The state of Rajasthan was placed in the Northern Zone.
6. Constitution (103rd) Act, 2019 has made amendments to which of the following parts of the Constitution of India?
[A] Fundamental Rights
[B] Fundamental Duties
[C] Directive Principles of State Policy
[D] Temporary Provisions
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Fundamental Rights]
Notes:
Constitution (103rd) Act, 2019 makes changes to article 15 and 16 in Part-III of the constitution. This provides a maximum of 10% Reservation for Economically Weaker Sections of citizens of classes other than the classes mentioned in clauses (4) and (5) of Article 15, i.e. Classes other than socially and educationally backward classes of citizens or the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes. Inserted Clause [6] under Article 15 as well as Inserted Clause [6] under Article 16.
7. The bill to amend the constitution has to be introduced & passed in which of the following houses before presenting it to President for assent?
[A] Introduced and passed in Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
[B] Introduced & Passed in Lok Sabha
[C] Introduced & Passed in Rajya Sabha
[D] Introduced in both houses but can be Passed in Lok Sabha only
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Introduced and passed in Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
The bill to amend the constitution has to be introduced & passed by Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha separately, after which it is presented to the president.
8. Which article of the constitution of India lays down the procedure for impeachment of the President?
[A] Article 60
[B] Article 61
[C] Article 65
[D] Article 69
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Article 61]
Notes:
Under the article 61 of the constitution of India, the President can be impeached for the violation of the Constitution and the charges shall be initiated by either House of the Parliament.
9. Who among the following is not a member of the committee which recommends the president of India regarding appointments of Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission?
[A] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[B] Union Home Minister
[C] Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
[D] Union Law Minister
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Union Law Minister]
Notes:
The appointment committee consists of Prime Minister as Chairperson, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Home Minister, leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha & Deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha.
10. What is the difference between Union Legislature and Parliament of India ?
[A] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
[B] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha only, Parliament Consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[C] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President, Parliament consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[D] There is no difference between the two
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [There is no difference between the two]
Notes:
There is no difference between the two. Legislature of the Union, also called Parliament, consists of the President and the two Houses called Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha).
