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 states is not included in the sixth schedule of Indian Constitution?
[A] Meghalaya
[B] Tripura
[C] Mizoram
[D] Manipur
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Correct Answer: D [Manipur]
Notes:
Sixth Schedule of Indian Constitution consists of provisions for administration of Tribal Area in Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and Mizoram & Arunachal Pradesh. District or the Regional Councils in these states may after its first constitution make rules with the approval of the Governor.
2. Which Article of Indian Constitution incorporates doctrine of pleasure?
[A] Article 123
[B] Article 213
[C] Article 310
[D] Article 368
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Correct Answer: C [Article 310]
Notes:
Article 310 of the Indian constitution incorporates the common law doctrine of pleasure. It expressly provides that all persons who are members of the defenses services or the civil services of the union of the all-India services hold office during the pleasure of the governor.
3. Which among the following is not true about the Notified Area Committee ?
[A] It is an area which does not necessarily fulfill all the conditions for the constitution of the municipality
[B] It is created in an area which is fast developing and where new industries are set up
[C] All the members are appointed by the state government
[D] Notified Area Committee is constituted by an act of legislatures
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Correct Answer: D [Notified Area Committee is constituted by an act of legislatures]
Notes:
Notified Area Committee is not constituted by an act of legislatures. It is an area which does not necessarily fulfill all the conditions for the constitution of the municipality. The chairman and all the other members of the committee are appointed by the state government.NAC can be constituted by a notification and no need for an statute
4. Which among the following articles of Indian Constitution gives right to the Attorney General of India to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee?
[A] Article 76
[B] Article 86
[C] Article 96
[D] Article 106
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Correct Answer: A [Article 76]
Notes:
The article 76 of Indian Constitution gives Attorney General of India the right to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee.
5. A government has to resign if the no confidence motion is passed in __________?
[A] Only Lok Sabha
[B] Only Rajya Sabha
[C] Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
[D] Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [Only Lok Sabha]
Notes:
If a no confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha or the Lower House of Parliament of India, the government has to resign.
6. What is the minimum number of the judges to decide an issue involving the interpretation of the constitution or any presidential reference?
[A] 5
[B] 7
[C] 10
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: A [5]
Notes:
A division bench comprises 2-3 judges while constitution bench consists of at least five or more judges of the court. Such a bench is set up to decide substantial questions of law with regard to the interpretation of the constitution. The origin of constitution bench emanates from Article 143. When President of India seeks Supreme Court’s opinion on a question of fact or law under Article 143 of the Constitution, then also a Constitution bench is set up.
7. In case of a tie in voting on a bill in Lok Sabha, who among the following enjoys the right to cast the deciding vote ?
[A] Speaker
[B] Deputy Speaker
[C] President
[D] Prime minister
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Correct Answer: A [Speaker]
Notes:
Whenever there is a tie on votes between the ruling party and opposition, the Speaker can exercise his vote to resolve the tie.
8. How many Former Presidents have been awarded “Bharat Ratna” till now?
[A] 2
[B] 3
[C] 6
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: C [6]
Notes:The following six presidents of India have been awarded Bharat Ratna till date:
- Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
- Rajendra Prasad
- Zakir Hussain,
- A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- Dr. V V Giri
- Pranab Mukherjee
9. Which among the following article is specifically excluded from the purview of the procedure of amendment as prescribed in Article 368?
[A] Article 54
[B] Article 154
[C] Article 169
[D] Article 214
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Correct Answer: C [Article 169]
Notes:
Article 169 provides for abolition or creation of the legislative councils in states. Any creation or abolition of the legislative council in state will need an amendment of the constitution but it will be of first category (not deemded to be amendment under article 368) and to be passed by simple majority.
10. Which of the following part of Indian Constitution resembles the standard-setting Charter of the United Nations and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of 1948?
[A] Part II
[B] Part III
[C] Part IV
[D] Part V
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Correct Answer: B [Part III]
Notes:
Universal Declaration of Human Rights was on the final stage of drafting at the United Nations when India’s constitution was adopted. India is a signatory to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Thus, Part III of the constitution is partly inspired by UDHR also.
