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 the constitutional body appointed by the president, every five years to review centre state financial relationships?
[A] Finance Commission
[B] Inter State Commission
[C] Inter State Council
[D] Zonal Council
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Correct Answer: A [Finance Commission]
Notes:
Finance Commission of India is established by President of India as per Article 280 of the constitution.
Article 280 reads: President should, within two years of commencement of the Constitution and thereafter on expiry of every 5th year, or at such intervals as he/ she thinks necessary, would constitute a Finance Commission.
2. By which of the following amendments of the Indian Constitution, Sikkim became a state of India?
[A] 32nd, 1974
[B] 35th, 1975
[C] 36th, 1975
[D] 37th, 1978
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Correct Answer: C [36th, 1975 ]
Notes:
Sikkim became a state of India via the Thirty-sixth Amendment Act, 1975 on 26th April, 1975. The Sikkim State day is observed on 16th May of every year because this was the day when the first Chief Minister of Sikkim assumed office.
3. Each House of Parliament collectively and the Members individually, enjoy certain special powers and privileges without which they cannot discharge their functions, efficiently and effectively. These privileges have been provided by ___?
[A] Constitution of India
[B] Act of Parliament
[C] Rule book of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[D] President of India
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Correct Answer: A [Constitution of India]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India the Members of Parliament both collectively and individually enjoy certain special powers and privileges without which they cannot discharge their functions, efficiently and effectively.
4. What is the maximum number of terms one can serve as the President of India?
[A] One
[B] Two
[C] Four
[D] No limit
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Correct Answer: D [No limit]
Notes:
The constitution of India does not impose a limit on the number of terms a person can serve as the President. Thus a President can be elected for a five-year term and is eligible for immediate re-election. The person can then serve in the position for any number of terms. This differs from countries like the USA, where a person can only be elected president for a maximum of two terms.
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. Which amendment restored the power of judicial review of the Supreme Court and High courts that was earlier curtailed by Constitution (42nd) Amendment Act, 1976?
[A] Forty-third Amendment Act, 1977
[B] Forty-fifth Amendment Act, 1980
[C] Forty-sixth Amendment Act, 1982
[D] Forty-eighth Amendment Act, 1984
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Correct Answer: A [Forty-third Amendment Act, 1977]
Notes:
Constitution (43rd) Amendment Act, 1977 restored the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court and the High Courts in respect of judicial review and issue of writs.
7. In the wake of the sarkaria commission report, which state suggested the abolition of the office of the governor?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamilnadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
In the wake of the sarkaria commission report the state of Andhra Pradesh suggested the abolition of the office of the Governor.
8. In which case, Supreme Court spelled out the restrictions on the Union Government’s power to dismiss a state governments under Article 356?
[A] Minerva Mills Case
[B] S R Bommai Case
[C] Sajjan Singh Case
[D] Golaknath case
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Correct Answer: B [S R Bommai Case]
Notes:
Supreme court of India has given a landmark guideline spelled out the restrictions on the Union Government’s power to dismiss a state government as per the Article 356 of the Indian Constitution in S R Bommai Case.
9. Article 74, 75, 78 deal broadly with which of the following?
[A] Relationship between Prime Minister and president
[B] Relationship between Governor and Chief Ministers
[C] Size and nature of the council
[D] Composition of the cabinet
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Correct Answer: A [Relationship between Prime Minister and president]
Notes:
Article 74, 75, 78 of the Indian constitution deals with the relationship between Prime Minister and President. These articles mention that the Prime minister with council of ministers shall be appointed, to advice the President.
10. Which of the following rights is a political right ?
[A] Right to Live
[B] Right to Education
[C] Right to Vote
[D] Right to Freedom of Expression
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Correct Answer: C [ Right to Vote ]
Notes:
The rights that involve participation in the establishment or administration of a government and are usually held to entitle the adult citizen to exercise of the franchise, the holding of public office, and other political activities. Example, right to vote.
