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, parliament passed the Citizenship Act?
[A] 1950
[B] 1955
[C] 1960
[D] 1965
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Correct Answer: B [1955]
Notes:
Constitution of India did not codify permanent laws for citizenship and put this onus on parliament. Using the powers of article 10 and 11, the parliament enacted Citizenship Act 1955 which has been amended from time to time. This act mentions four ways in which a person may be Indian citizen viz. by birth, by descent, by registration and by naturalization. Citizenship by birth and descent are called natural citizens.
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. Regarding the “starred questions” asked during Question Hour of Parliament , which among the following is true?
[A] Oral Answer is required to be given by the minister on floor of the house and supplementary questions may be asked on Minister’s reply
[B] Oral Answer is required to be given by the minister on floor of the house and supplementary questions may not be asked on Minister’s reply
[C] Written Answer is to be given by the minister after 10 days notice and no supplementary question may be asked
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Oral Answer is required to be given by the minister on floor of the house and supplementary questions may be asked on Minister’s reply]
Notes:
Starred Questions are those for which an oral answer is expected. The member is allowed to ask a supplementary question, with the permission of the Speaker, after the reply is obtained from the Minister concerned. Non-starred questions are those for which a written reply is expected. After the reply has been provided, no supplementary question can be asked. A notice period is to be given to the minister to reply to a question. However, if a Member seeks to ask a question urgently and cannot wait for the duration of the notice period, then the member can do so provided it is accepted by the Speaker. Such questions are called supplementary questions.
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. Which of the following are the members of the electoral college electing the president?
[A] Elected members of Rajya Sabha
[B] Elected members of Rajya Sabha & Lok Sabha
[C] Elected members of the Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
[D] Elected members of Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha , state assemblies and assemblies of Union Territories
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Correct Answer: C [Elected members of the Rajya Sabha , Lok Sabha and State Assemblies]
Notes:
The President is indirectly elected by means of an electoral college which consist of the elected members of both the houses of parliament and the Legislative assemblies of the States of India and the Union territories of Delhi, and Puducherry.
6. In which of the following conditions, the speaker & deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha have to vacate the office?
[A] When Presidents wishes
[B] When the ruling party loses confidence
[C] When they are not MPs
[D] Immediately after dissolution of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [When they are not MPs]
Notes:
The speaker & deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha hold their office until either of them cease to be a member of the Lok Sabha or they resign.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Who among the following functions as Chairman of Zonal Council?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Union Home Minister
[C] State Chief Minister elected by all chief ministers of respective states
[D] President
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Correct Answer: B [Union Home Minister]
Notes:
Union home minister works as chairman of the Zonal Councils.
10. If an ordinary bill, originated and passed in the state legislative council of a bicameral states in India and state legislative assembly rejects the bill, then which among the following would follow?
[A] The bill will be sent back to state legislative council
[B] The bill will be sent to a joint committee of assembly members and council members
[C] The bill will be deemed deemed passed
[D] The bill will get lapsed
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Correct Answer: D [The bill will get lapsed]
Notes:
When an ordinary bill, which has originated in the council and was sent to the assembly, is rejected by the assembly, the bill gets lapsed.
