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
31. Which of the following is correct regarding Union Public Service Commission?
1. It is the ‘watch-dog of merit system’ in India.
2. Conducts recruitment to the all-India services and Central services–group A and group B.
3. Involved in classification of services, pay and service conditions, cadre management & training.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Union Public Service Commission is the ‘watch-dog of merit system’ in India. It conducts recruitment to the all-India services and Central services–group A and group B. It is not involved in classification of services, pay and service conditions, cadre management & training. These matters are handled by the Department of Personnel and Training.
32. Which of the following sections of IPC protects judges from any criminal liability for their judicial acts?
[A] Section 75
[B] Section 76
[C] Section 77
[D] Section 78
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Correct Answer: C [Section 77]
Notes:
The Section 77 of the Indian Penal Code protects the judges from any criminal liability for their judicial acts. And the Section 78 extends this
protection to ministerial and other staff, who may be required to execute orders of the court.
33. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act was passed in which year?
[A] 2002
[B] 2003
[C] 2004
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: B [2003]
Notes:
The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act or the FRBM Act was enacted in the year 2003. The purpose was to institutionalize financial discipline, reduce India’s fiscal deficit and to improve macroeconomic management.
34. The rights of forest dwellers are stated in which section of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006?
[A] Section 3
[B] Section 3(1)
[C] Section 3(2)
[D] Section 3
Section 3(3)
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Correct Answer: B [Section 3(1)]
Notes:
The rights of forest dwellers are stated in the section 3(1) of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006. The Act protects the rights of forest-dwelling communities, of land and other resources.
35. Who has the power to make laws on all subjects in State list during the period of emergency?
[A] President
[B] Governor
[C] Vice- President
[D] Parliament
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Correct Answer: D [Parliament]
Notes:
Parliament has the power to make laws on all subjects in State list during the period of emergency. If the Parliament is not in session, the president can issue ordinances on State Subjects also. The laws made on state subjects by the parliament become inoperative six months after the emergency has ceased to be in operation.
36. How many Fundamental Rights are mentioned in Indian Constitution ?
[A] Five
[B] Six
[C] Seven
[D] Eight
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Correct Answer: B [Six]
Notes:
There are 6 fundamental rights under Part III of Indian constitution. They are as follows: Right to equality; Right to freedom; Right against exploitation; Right to freedom of religion; Cultural and Educational right; Right to constitutional remedies.
37. In ____ government each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
[A] Democratic
[B] Autocratic
[C] Monarchic
[D] Authoritarian
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Correct Answer: A [Democratic]
Notes:
Democracy is based on a fundamental principle of political equality, where each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value. It refers to the enjoyment of right to vote by all citizens of a country without any discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, colour, sex or education. Thus, in a democratic country, each adult citizen must have one vote and each vote must have one value.
38. What is the minimum age to qualify for Lok Sabha Elections?
[A] 25 years
[B] 30 years
[C] 21 years
[D] 18 years
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Correct Answer: A [25 years]
Notes:
Article 84 (b) of Constitution of India provides that the minimum age for becoming a candidate for Lok Sabha election shall be 25 years. Similar provision exists for a candidate to the Legislative Assemblies vide Article 173 (b) of the Constitution.
39. In case the President wishes to resign, to whom he is to address his resignation letter ?
[A] Chief Justice of India
[B] Secretary of Lok Sabha
[C] Vice-President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: C [Vice-President]
Notes:
Article 56 of the Indian Constitution states that (a) the President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office: provided that-the President may, by writing under his hand addressed to the Vice-President, resign his office; the President may, for violation of the Constitution, be removed from office by impeachment in the manner provided in article 61; and the President shall, notwithstanding the expiration of his term, continue to hold office until his successor enters upon his office; (b) any resignation addressed to the Vice-President under clause (a) of the proviso to clause (1) shall forthwith be communicated by him to the Speaker of the House of the People.
40. Which one of the following is the specific feature of the single member constituency system ?
[A] The system is economical for representatives.
[B] Gerrymandering is not possible in this system.
[C] It secures a stable majority in the legislature.
[D] The candidate has to spend less on electioneering.
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Correct Answer: C [It secures a stable majority in the legislature.]
Notes:
The single member constituency system allows a single representative in a legislative body rather than two or more. Because single-member districts are used in conjunction with plurality or majority voting rules, they are also said to foster strong and stable government.
