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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Correct Answer: C [It can not be curtailed by legislation ]
Notes:
Since this right is not absolute, it can be curtailed by legislation by parliament. During emergency, Article 19 is eclipsed by the superior right of the State to enact laws abrogating freedoms of a citizen (under Article 358). The suspension of Article 19 continues so long as the proclamation of such emergency is in operation1 and automatically revives when the proclamation cases to operate.
2. The amendment of the constitution can be initiated in which of the following?
- Lok Sabha
- Rajya Sabha
- 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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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 or 2 ]
Notes:
A constitution amendment bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament. A bill for the purpose of amendment of constitution can NOT be introduced in any state legislature.
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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Correct Answer: B [Elected for 5 years but eligible for immediate re election and can serve for any number of terms]
Notes:
There is no limit on how many times a presidential candidate can contest elections and serve as president of India. He can be elected for 5 years but eligible for immediate re election and can serve for any number of terms.
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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Correct Answer: A [Fundamental rights]
Notes:
In case of a conflict between the Directive Principles of State Policy and fundamental rights the later is to prevail. DPSPs are not enforceable by law. They are just directives to the state.
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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Correct Answer: D [1991-2000]
Notes:
From 1991 to 2000, Indian parliament saw maximum number of prime ministers. During this period 6 prime ministers took oath. Atal Bihari Vajpayee took oath 3 times in this decade.
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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Correct Answer: C [Doctrine of Severability]
Notes:
Article 13 of Indian constitution uses the words “to the extent of such inconsistency be void” which shows the applicability of Doctrine of Severability.
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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Correct Answer: C [K M Munshi]
Notes:
K.M. Munshi who was also a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly defined Preamble as the “Horoscope of our sovereign democratic republic”. He was a lawyer by profession and later turned to author and politician.
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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Correct Answer: B [Ripon Building ]
Notes:
Corporation of Chennai was established in 1688 and is the oldest municipal corporation of India. Ripon Building is the seat of Corporation of Chennai.
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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Correct Answer: D [President of India]
Notes:
Constitution of India says that Trade, Commerce and Intercourse throughout the territory of Union of India is free, but this is subject to some other provisions of the same part. Article 301 says that parliament may impose restriction in some parts of the territory in the interest of general public. For example a famine struck state may lead the parliament to enact some discriminatory law also, if that discrimination is in favor of the public interests. The states, as per article 303 of the constitution are allowed to impose taxes on goods imported from the other states provided they goods produced in other states are also taxes in that state in the same manner. But who will decide, whether the states can enact such law or not? This is to be decided by the President. Thus, if we consider that Rajasthan wants to impose a tax on a good that is imported from Gujarat, the bill of such kind has necessarily get a sanction from President. President may hold his/ her sanction after looking in details that the said bill is in the public interest.
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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Correct Answer: D [This bill can originate in either Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha]
Notes:
A Constitution Amendment Bill is not treated as a Money Bill even if all its provisions attract article 110(1) for the reason that such amendments are governed by article 368 which over-rides the provisions regarding Money Bills. This means that such a bill can originate in any house of the parliament.
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