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 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.
2. In terms of Parliamentary terminology, What do we call a rule of legislative procedure under which a further debate on a motion can be stopped?
[A] Closure
[B] Gullitone
[C] Expunction
[D] Recess
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Correct Answer: A [Closure]
Notes:
Closure is one of the means by which a debate may be brought to an end by a majority decision of the House, even though all Members wishing to speak have not done so.
Guillotine refers to putting by the Speaker of outstanding question or questions relating to the business in hand on expiry of the time allotted for its discussion.
While closure is preceded by a motion, guillotine is not preceded by any motion. On the last of the allotted days at the appointed time, the Speaker puts every question necessary to dispose of all the outstanding matters in connection with the demands for grants. During budget, guillotine concludes the discussion on demands for grants.
3. How many members can be nominated to Lok Sabha by President ?
[A] 0
[B] 2
[C] 3
[D] 4
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Correct Answer: A [0]
Notes:
Prior to Constitution (104th) Amendment Act, 2019, article 331 provided for representation of the Anglo-Indian Community in Lok Sabha; and empowered President to nominate for 2 seats in Lok Sabha on the advice of Government of India. This provision is no more there after 104th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019.
4. Town Planning Committees are constituted as per which among the following amendments of Indian Constitution?
[A] 73rd
[B] 74th
[C] 75th
[D] 76th
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Correct Answer: B [74th]
Notes:
The Town Planning Committees are constituted as per 74th amendment to the Constitution of Indian. Its composition, functions and other matters are governed by the act only.
5. India is “Union of States” this expression was borrowed from the following constitution?
[A] Canada
[B] France
[C] Australia
[D] USA
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Correct Answer: A [Canada]
Notes:
Article 1 of the Constitution describes India, that is, Bharat as a ‘Union of States’ rather than a ‘Federation of States’. This expression was borrowed from Canadian constitution.
6. Which of the following statement regarding the Financial Powers of President of India is wrong?
[A] No Money bill can be introduced without the prior consent of President
[B] President prepares the budget
[C] President appoints the finance commission every five year
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [President prepares the budget]
Notes:
The Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance is responsible for producing the Union Budget and not the President of India.
7. 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.
8. Who among the following can suspend the fundamental rights?
[A] Parliament
[B] President
[C] Prime minister
[D] Supreme court
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
During national emergency, all the basic freedoms guaranteed by article 19 automatically get suspended. During emergency, President can suspend all other fundamental rights also except Article 20 (protection in respect of conviction for offences) and Article 21 (Protection of life and personal liberty). Such suspension needs parliamentary approval.
9. 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)
10. 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.
