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.
11. In which of the following months Quami Ekta Week or National Integration Week is celebrated every year ?
[A] October
[B] November
[C] December
[D] January
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Correct Answer: B [November]
Notes:
Quami Ekta Week is observed from November 19-25 every year
12. Which of the following acts later led to creation of Zonal councils?
[A] Government of India Act 1935
[B] Indian Independence Act 1947
[C] People’s Representation Act 1950
[D] States Reorganization Act 1956
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Correct Answer: D [States Reorganization Act 1956]
Notes:
Zonal Councils were established via the part III of the States Reorganization Act of 1956, they are statutory bodies.
13. 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.
14. Which among the following is the most important condition to decide for the validity of nomination of a College student, who seeks to be elected to the Municipal Council of his / her City?
[A] He / she obtains permission from the Principal of his College
[B] He / she is a member of a Political Party
[C] His / her name figures in the Voter’s List
[D] He / she submits a declaration owing allegiance of the Constitution of India
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Correct Answer: C [His / her name figures in the Voter’s List]
Notes:
The most important condition to decide for the validity of nomination of a College student, who seeks to be elected to the Municipal Council of his / her City is that the name of the student should figure in Voter list.
15. The “oor panchayats” of Tamil Nadu can be placed in which among the following categories?
[A] Lok Adalats
[B] Public Hearing meetings
[C] Kangaroo Courts
[D] Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres
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Correct Answer: D [ Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres ]
Notes:
The oor panchayats of Tamil Nadu can be placed in the category of Alternate Dispute Settlement Centres. The oor panchayats are part of the Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), which are the local self-government of villages in rural India. The PRIs are responsible for economic development, social justice, and implementing government schemes. Elections for the members of the Panchayats are held every five years.
16. Which of the following fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution is the reason for exempting unaided minority institutions from the ambit of the Right to Education (RTE) Act?
[A] Article 16
[B] Article 19(1)(c)
[C] Article 29
[D] Article 30(1)
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Correct Answer: D [Article 30(1)]
Notes:
Under the Indian Constitution, Article 30(1) grants all minorities, whether religious or linguistic, to establish and administer educational institutions. These institutions are preserved to uphold the uniqueness of these communities. Hence, unaided minority institutions are exempted from the RTE Act, allowing them to function independently.
17. Till which of the following ages the Chief Election Commissioner holds office?
[A] 62 years
[B] 65 years
[C] 62 years or completes 3 years of service, whichever is earlier
[D] 65 years of age or completes 5 years of service, whichever is earlier
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Correct Answer: B [65 years]
Notes:
The term of office of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners is six years from the date he/she assumes office or till the day he/she attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
18. Which one of the following countries has tricameral legislature with one House for ethnic group?
[A] South Africa
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Fiji
[D] Malaysia
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Correct Answer: A [South Africa]
Notes:
The Tricameral Parliament was the name given to the South African parliament and its structure from 1984 to 1994, established by the South African Constitution of 1983.
19. Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct?
[A] He holds office during the pleasure of the President
[B] He need not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his election
[C] He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the end of its normal tenure
[D] If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker
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Correct Answer: D [If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker]
Notes:
The office of the Speaker occupies a pivotal position in our parliamentary democracy. It has been said of the office of the Speaker that while the members of Parliament represent the individual constituencies, the Speaker represents the full authority of the House itself. She is eligible for re-election. On the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, although the Speaker ceases to be a member of the House, she does not vacate her office. The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
20. Which of the following Article promotes the formation of village panchayats?
[A] Article 39
[B] Article 40
[C] Article 41
[D] Article 42
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Correct Answer: B [Article 40]
Notes:
Article 40 of the Directive Principles of State Policy directs the government to organise village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government.
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