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. The constitutional position of President of India is most closely similar to __:
[A] British Monarch
[B] US President
[C] Russian President
[D] British Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [ British Monarch ]
Notes:
The President of India, according to the Indian Constitution, serves as the ceremonial head of state, similar to the British Monarch. However, unlike the British Monarch, the President of India also holds residual powers that can be exercised during an emergency. Despite this, the nature of the role is largely ceremonious, much like the Queen in the UK.
2. The accounts of which of the following are not audited by CAG?
[A] Municipal institutions
[B] State Governments
[C] Government Companies
[D] Central Government
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Correct Answer: A [Municipal institutions]
Notes:
Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits the receipts and expenditure of State Governments, Government Companies and Central Government. The audit of local bodies is not done by CAG.
3. Which among the following schedules is related to the responsibilities of Municipalities?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: D [12th]
Notes:
Twelfth Schedule was added by 74th amendment and enlists the subjects under Municipalities or urban local government.
4. In which type of the question in parliament, a written answer is desired?
[A] Starred question
[B] Unstarred question
[C] Short notice
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Unstarred question]
Notes:
- A starred question is distinguished by an asterisk and needs an oral answer. Since the answer is oral, supplementary questions might follow a starred question.
- An un-starred question requires written answer. Since the answer is given in written, there cannot be supplementary questions that follow an un-stared question
A question relating to a matter of public importance of an urgent character asked with notice shorter than ten days is called a “Short Notice Question” Short Notice questions are generally answered orally
5. 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.
6. Which of the following article deals with citizenship at the time of commencement of the constitution?
[A] Article 5
[B] Article 6
[C] Article 7
[D] Article 8
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Correct Answer: A [Article 5]
Notes:
Article 5 of the Indian Constitution dealt with the citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. This article says that at the commencement of this Constitution every person who has his domicile in the territory of India and (a) who was born in the territory of India; or (b) either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or (c) who has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years preceding such commencement, shall be a citizen of India.
7. Article 213 which embodies the ordinance making power of the governor of the state is very similar to that of President embodies in which of the following articles?
[A] Article 111
[B] Article 115
[C] Article 121
[D] Article 123
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Correct Answer: D [Article 123]
Notes:
Article 213 which embodies the ordinance making power of the governor of the state is very similar to that of article 123 which grants the President certain law-making powers to promulgate ordinances.
8. Which among the following was / were set up vide Part-III of the States Re-organisation Act, 1956.?
[A] Interstate Council
[B] Zonal Council
[C] Language Commission
[D] Delimitation Commission
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Correct Answer: B [Zonal Council]
Notes:
Zonal councils are statutory bodies which are established under part III of the State’s Reorganisation Act 1956. They are responsible for devising the best ways to utilize available resources of States.
9. Althing is the national parliament of:
[A] Ireland
[B] Iceland
[C] Portugal
[D] Spain
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Correct Answer: B [Iceland]
Notes:
Please note that Althing is the oldest functioning parliamentary institution in the world established in 930 AD
10. Article 123 of the Indian Constitution provides for:
[A] The Ordinance Making power of the President
[B] Advisory Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court
[C] Special Status of Jammu and Kashmir
[D] An Election Commission to hold free and fair elections in the country.
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Correct Answer: A [The Ordinance Making power of the President]
Notes:
Article 123 of the Indian Constitution provides for the Ordinance making power of the President only when the Indian parliament is not in session.
