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. In which year Manipur and Tripura became full-fledged state of India?
[A] 1962
[B] 1968
[C] 1972
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: C [1972]
Notes:
Tripura, Manipur, and Meghalaya became full-fledged states of India on 21 January, 1972, under the North Eastern Region (Re-organisation) Act, 1971.
2. Which of the following states in India established Panchayati Raj in 1956?
[A] Rajasthan & Maharastra
[B] Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan Only
[D] Maharastra only
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Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan & Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The Panchayat Raj system was first adopted by the Nagaur district of the state of Rajasthan on 2 Oct 1959. But it was first started by Andhra Pradesh.
3. What kind of emergency in India has been imposed for maximum times?
[A] National Emergency
[B] Financial Emergency
[C] Constitutional Emergency
[D] Political Emergency
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Correct Answer: C [Constitutional Emergency]
Notes:
Constitutional Emergency or President’s rule under article 356 is imposed on states on the recommendation of the governor of the state. Every state in India except Chhattisgarh and Telangana has been under a state of emergency at some point of time or the other.
4. 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.
5. Which of the following rights deal with freedom of religion?
[A] Articles 12-19
[B] Articles 19-21
[C] Articles -22,23
[D] Articles 25-28
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Correct Answer: D [Articles 25-28]
Notes:
The Constitution of India guarantees through Articles 25 to 28, the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India.
6. Who among the following appoints/ nominates the chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
[A] President
[B] Central Government
[C] Vice President
[D] President on recommendation of a Parliament committee
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Correct Answer: B [Central Government]
Notes:
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women is appointed by Central Government.
7. Which among the following document is presented in the parliament as per mandate of Article 112?
[A] Annual Financial Statement
[B] Demands for Grants
[C] Appropriation Bill
[D] Finance Bill
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Correct Answer: A [Annual Financial Statement]
Notes:
Annual Financial Statement (AFS), Demands for Grants (DG), Appropriation Bill and Finance Bill are presented in the parliament as per Art. 112,113, 114(3) and 110(a) of the Constitution of India, respectively.
8. Which of the following is a feature of a Parliamentary System of Government? (UPSC Prelims 1985)
[A] The parliament is responsible to the executive
[B] The parliament is responsible to the judiciary
[C] The executive is responsible to the parliament
[D] The judiciary is responsible to the parliament
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Correct Answer: C [The executive is responsible to the parliament]
Notes:
A parliamentary system of government means that the executive branch of government has the direct or indirect support of the parliament. This support is usually shown by a vote of confidence.
9. Which act discontinued the appointment to civil services and reservation of posts by the Secretary of State?
[A] Independence of India Act, 1947
[B] Government of India Act, 1935
[C] Government of India Act, 1919
[D] None of the Above
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Correct Answer: A [ Independence of India Act, 1947 ]
Notes:
The Indian Independence Act, 1947 had the provision for discontinuation of civil services and reservation of posts by Secretary of State. However, the members of the civil services appointed before August 15, 1947 were to enjoy all the benefits that they were entitled till that time.
10. Under which Article of Indian Constitution Panchayats were given Constitutional status?
[A] Article 219
[B] Article 239
[C] Article 243
[D] Article 226
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Correct Answer: C [Article 243]
Notes:
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment act of 1992 added a new Part IX titled “The Panchayats” covering provisions from Article 243 to 243 O and a new 11th Schedule covering 29 subjects was also added.
