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 is NOT a correct statement with respect to Freedom of speech and expression in India?

[A] It is enshrined in Part III of the Constitution
[B] It is not an absolute right to express one’s thoughts freely
[C] It can not be curtailed by legislation
[D] It can be suspended in emergency

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2. The amendment of the constitution can be initiated in which of the following?

  1. Lok Sabha 
  2. Rajya Sabha 
  3. State Assemblies 

Select the correct option from the codes given below:

[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 or 2
[C] Only 1 or 3
[D] 1 or 2 or 3

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3. Which among the following is true about tenure of India’s President?

[A] Elected for 5 years but eligible for immediate re election and can serve for two terms.
[B] Elected for 5 years but eligible for immediate re election and can serve for any number of terms
[C] Elected for 5 years and not eligible for re election
[D] None of the above

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4. In case of a conflict between directive principles and fundamental rights, which shall prevail?

[A] Fundamental rights
[B] DPSP
[C] supreme court will decide
[D] None of the above

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5. In which of the following decades India saw, maximum number of Prime Ministers?

[A] 1961-70
[B] 1971-80
[C] 1981-90
[D] 1991-2000

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6. Article 13 of Indian constitution uses the words “to the extent of such inconsistency be void.” Under which doctrine this can be placed?

[A] Doctrine of Eclipse
[B] Doctrine of Waiver
[C] Doctrine of Severability
[D] Doctrine of Lapse

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7. Who called the Preamble as Political Horoscope of Indian Constitution?

[A] Thakurdas Bhargava
[B] N A Palkhi Wala
[C] K M Munshi
[D] Jawahar Lal Nehru

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8. What is the name of seat of Corporation of Chennai?

[A] Chelmsford Building
[B] Ripon Building
[C] Cornwallis Building
[D] Dalhousie Building

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9. The Constitution of India provides that Trade, Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free. However, despite this provision, a state in India can make law for imposing taxes on imports of goods from other states in India, provided the goods produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same manner. Who decides whether the states can make such law or not?

[A] The State which is imposing law itself
[B] The States which have interests in the taxes to be imposed
[C] Parliament of India
[D] President of India

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10. A constitution amendment bill has also provisions pertaining to imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of a tax. Which of the following statements would hold correct for such a bill?

[A] This bill will need prior approval of president to get introduced
[B] This bill can originate only in Lok Sabha
[C] This bill can originate only in Rajya Sabha
[D] This bill can originate in either Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha

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