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. 73rd Amendment of the Constitution of India, is related to which among the following?
[A] Townships
[B] Panchayats
[C] Municipalities
[D] District Boards
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Correct Answer: B [Panchayats]
Notes:
73rd Constitutional Amendment 1992 provided the present shape to the Panchayati Raj System. Now the Panchayati Raj Institutions in most of the States have been set up at three levels, village, intermediate and district levels. But in smaller States having a population of less than 20 lakh, there are only two tiers, the village level and the district level.
2. What fraction of Rajya Sabha members retire after every two years?
[A] 2/3
[B] 1/3
[C] 1/2
[D] 1/6
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Correct Answer: B [1/3]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is a permanent House and is not subject to dissolution. However, one-third Members of Rajya Sabha retire after every second year.
3. Which among the following is an incorrect statement regarding Money Bill?
[A] It can be introduced only in Lok Sabha
[B] It can be introduced only on the recommendation of the President
[C] The Rajya Sabha is given 1 months time period to make recommendation on a Money Bill
[D] All are correct
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Correct Answer: C [The Rajya Sabha is given 1 months time period to make recommendation on a Money Bill]
Notes:
A money bill must be returned to the Lok Sabha within 14 days or the bill is deemed to have passed both houses in the form it was originally passed by the Lok Sabha.
4. How many states are part of the North eastern Council ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
The council consists of eight member states of the North Eastern Region, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In 2002, Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council.
5. When vice president acts as the president , which among the following is/ are true?
[A] He/ She remains the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[B] He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[C] Lok Sabha Speaker performs the duty of the chairman of the Rajya Sabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
When vice president acts as the president, he ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
6. Exercising the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President of India appoints _______?
[A] Attorney General of India
[B] A Judge of Supreme Court of India
[C] Chief Justice of A High Court
[D] Comptroller & Auditor General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Chief Justice of A High Court]
Notes:
The President of India appoints Chief Justice of a High Court by Exercising the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India.
7. By which amendment act 10th schedule was added in the Indian Constitution, giving special status to Sikkim?
[A] 35th Amendment Act
[B] 36th Amendment Act
[C] 37th Amendment Act
[D] 38th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: A [35th Amendment Act]
Notes:
Constitution (35th) Amendment Act, 1974 terminated the protectorate status of Sikkim and conferred on it the status of an associate state of the Indian Union. The Tenth Schedule was added laying down the terms and conditions of association of Sikkim with the Indian Union.
8. Which among the following is the basic territorial unit of Administration in India?
[A] Revenue Division
[B] Tehsil
[C] District
[D] Village
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Correct Answer: C [District]
Notes:
District is the basic territorial unit of Administration in India. There are 718 Districts in India which are administered by their respective State/ UT Government.
9. Which of the following words is not written in the preamble of the Indian Constitution?
[A] Sovereign
[B] Socialist
[C] Democratic
[D] Indians
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Correct Answer: D [Indians]
Notes:
The Preamble proclaims the solemn resolution of the people of India to constitute India into a ‘Sovereign socialist secular democratic republic’. The Preamble was adopted with the constitution in the constituent assembly.
10. Which of the following has the provision to uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India? (UPSC Prelims 1982)
[A] Directive Principles of State Policy
[B] Preamble to the Constitution
[C] Fundamental Duties
[D] Fundamental Rights
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Correct Answer: C [Fundamental Duties]
Notes:
According to the constitution, following are the duties to be followed by every citizen of India:
• To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions, the National Flag and the National Anthem
• To cherish and follow the noble ideals which inspired our national struggle for freedom
• To uphold and protect the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India
• To defend the country and render national service when called upon to do so
• To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood amongst all the people of India transcending religious, linguistic and regional or sectional diversities; to renounce practices derogatory to the dignity of women
• To value and preserve the rich heritage of our composite culture
• To protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, wildlife and to have compassion for living creatures
• To develop the scientific temper, humanism and the spirit of inquiry and reform
• To safeguard public property and to abjure violence
• To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity, so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavor and achievement
