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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
[A] Members of Lok Sabha are directly elected by the eligible voters
[B] Money Bills can only be introduced in Lok Sabha
[C] The Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of Rajya Sabha
[D] President nominates four members of Anglo-Indian Community to Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: D [President nominates four members of Anglo-Indian Community to Lok Sabha]
Notes:
Fourth statement is incorrect. President used to nominate two members of Anglo-Indian Community to Lok Sabha till 2020. As of now, nomination of members of Anglo-Indian community to Lok Sabha has been abolished.
2. Which among the following can be called a “writ of prohibition”?
[A] A writ issued by Supreme court or High court to inferior court
[B] A writ issued by High Court to supreme court or inferior court
[C] A writ issued by a inferior court
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [A writ issued by Supreme court or High court to inferior court]
Notes:
The writ of prohibition means that the Supreme Court and High Courts may prohibit the lower courts such as special tribunals, magistrates, commissions, and other judiciary officers who are doing something which exceeds to their jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rule of natural justice. For example if a judicial officer has personal interest in a case, it may hamper the decision and the course of natural justice.
3. By which among the following acts, the East India Company lost its monopoly of trade with China?
[A] Pitts India act 1784
[B] The Charter Act of 1813
[C] The Charter Act of 1833
[D] The Charter Act of 1853
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Correct Answer: C [The Charter Act of 1833]
Notes:
Charter Act 1833 or the Saint Helena Act 1833 was passed by the British Parliament to renew the charter of East India Company which was last renewed in 1813. Via this act, the charter was renewed for 20 years but the East India Company was deprived of its commercial privileges which it enjoyed so far.
4. A political party in India acquires the status of registered party if it secures what fraction of votes in a state?
[A] 1%
[B] 2%
[C] 3%
[D] 4%
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Correct Answer: A [1%]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India if a political party in India acquires 1% of votes in a state election.
5. The fundamental duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in which year ?
[A] 1970
[B] 1972
[C] 1975
[D] 1976
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Correct Answer: D [1976]
Notes:
Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Indian Constitution in 1976 by the 42nd Amendment. The 42nd Amendment was based on recommendations from the Swaran Singh Committee. The Committee was set up in 1976 to recommend changes to the Constitution. The Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51 ‘A’, which is in Part IV A of the Constitution. There are 11 fundamental duties listed in the Constitution. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added the 11th fundamental duty, which is to provide educational opportunities for children between the ages of six and fourteen.
6. The judiciary of Puducherry falls under the jurisdiction of which high court?
[A] Madras High Court
[B] Andhra Pradesh High Court
[C] Kerala High Court
[D] Karnataka High Court
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Correct Answer: A [Madras High Court]
Notes:
The judiciary of Puducherry falls under the jurisdiction of the Madras High Court. Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a Union Territory of India situated on the south-eastern coast and it does not have its own High Court. The laws are enforced by the Madras High Court, which also handles any litigation or legal matter arising from this region.
7. How many subjects are there in Eleventh schedule which was added by the 73rd amendment Bill (1992) enshrining powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats?
[A] 21
[B] 25
[C] 27
[D] 29
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Correct Answer: D [29]
Notes:
There are 29 subjects in Eleventh schedule which were added by the 73rd Amendment in 1992. Which enshrines powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
8. Which among the following was a Commission of Inquiry on the alleged disappearance of Netaji Subhash Chandra bose?
[A] Nanavati Commission
[B] Mukherjee Commission
[C] Liberahan Commission
[D] Justice Sivasubramaniam Commission
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Correct Answer: B [Mukherjee Commission]
Notes:
The correct answer is the Mukherjee Commission. Established in 1999, it was tasked with investigating the circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in 1945. The commission concluded that Bose did not die in a plane crash, as officially claimed, and suggested he may have survived and lived in disguise. This inquiry was important in addressing long-standing controversies regarding Bose’s fate, reflecting India’s ongoing interest in his legacy.
9. “Socialist” was implicit in the constitution, but made explicit by _______?
[A] 38th Amendment Act
[B] 42nd Amendment Act
[C] 44th Amendment Act
[D] 50th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [42nd Amendment Act]
Notes:
The correct answer is the 42nd Amendment Act, enacted in 1976 during the Emergency period in India. This amendment explicitly added the words “socialist” and “secular” to the Preamble of the Indian Constitution. It aimed to reinforce the commitment to socialism and secularism in the governance of the country. The 42nd Amendment is often referred to as the “Mini-Constitution” due to its extensive changes.
10. Which among the following is constituted by the President of India under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution?
[A] Planning Commission
[B] Election Commission
[C] Finance Commission
[D] Farmer’s Commission
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Correct Answer: C [Finance Commission]
Notes:
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India under Article 280 (1) of the Constitution of India every fifth year.
