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. The unicameral parliament of which country is known as Knesset?
[A] Finland
[B] Israel
[C] Turkey
[D] Lebanon
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Correct Answer: B [ Israel ]
Notes:
Knesset is the unicameral national legislature of Israel. As the legislative branch of the Israeli government, the Knesset passes all laws, elects the President and Prime Minister, approves the cabinet, and supervises the work of the government. In addition, the Knesset elects the State Comptroller. It also has the power to waive the immunity of its members, remove the President and the State Comptroller from office, dissolve the government in a constructive vote of no confidence, and to dissolve itself and call new elections. The Prime Minister may dissolve the Knesset. The Knesset is located in Givat Ram, Jerusalem.
2. Which among the following articles speaks about impeachment of the President of India?
[A] Article 60
[B] Article 61
[C] Article 62
[D] Article 63
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Correct Answer: B [Article 61]
Notes:
As per Article 61, President of India can be impeached on ground of violation of the Constitution. However what amounts to violation of the Constitution has not been defined. The process of impeachment can begin in any of Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. The charges for impeachment should be signed by 1/4 members of the house in which the process begins and a notice of 14 days should be given to the President. The impeachment bill has to be passed by majority of not less than two-thirds of the total membership of the House {special majority}. One passed in that house, the bill reaches to another house, which shall investigate the charges. President has right to appear and be represented in case of such investigations. If other house also sustains those charges, then it would again need to pass the bill by special majority and thus president stands removed from the office on which the bill is passed in other house. Since it is a bill for removal of president himself, no presidential assent is needed here.
3. Which of the following are the conditions for acquiring Indian Citizenship?
[A] Domicile and Descent
[B] Domicile, Descent & Registration
[C] Domicile, Decent , Registration and Holding property
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Domicile, Descent & Registration]
Notes:
Constitution of India did not codify permanent laws for citizenship and put this onus on parliament. Using the powers of article 10 and 11, the parliament enacted Citizenship Act 1955 which has been amended from time to time. This act mentions four ways in which a person may be Indian citizen viz. by birth, by descent, by registration and by naturalization. Citizenship by birth and descent are called natural citizens.
4. Which among the following is a correct statement regarding powers of President of India:
[A] the military powers of the president is subordinate to executive powers
[B] the executive powers of the president is subordinate to military powers
[C] the military powers and executive powers are insubordinate with regard to each other
[D] the executive powers are subordinate to diplomatic powers
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Correct Answer: A [the military powers of the president is subordinate to executive powers]
Notes:
The president is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed forces. The military powers of the president are subordinate to the executive powers.
5. Article 213 which embodies the ordinance making power of the governor of the state is very similar to that of President embodies in which of the following articles?
[A] Article 111
[B] Article 115
[C] Article 121
[D] Article 123
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Correct Answer: D [Article 123]
Notes:
Article 213 which embodies the ordinance making power of the governor of the state is very similar to that of article 123 which grants the President certain law-making powers to promulgate ordinances.
6. Which among the following Union Territory had a Judicial Commissioner’s Court?
[A] Pondicherry
[B] Andaman & Nicobar Islands
[C] Daman & Diu
[D] Lakshadweep
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Correct Answer: C [Daman & Diu]
Notes:
Before Goa, Daman and Diu became part of India, a Tribunal the Relacao was highest court in these territories. In 1963, this Tribunal the Relacao was abolished and a court of judicial commissioner was established under Goa Daman and Diu (Judicial Commissioner’s Court) Regulation 1963. The Judicial Commissioner’s Court was the highest court of appeal and revision for the Union Territory. In 1981, the parliament passed High Court of Bombay (Extension of Jurisdiction to Goa Daman and Diu) Act, 1981 act to extend the Jurisdiction of High Court at Bombay to Union Territory of Goa, Daman and Diu and abolish the then existing court of Judicial Commissioner.
7. Which of the following committees had recommended the Panchayat Raj Finance Corporation ?
[A] Balwantrai Mehta Committee (1957)
[B] K. Santhanam Committee (1963)
[C] Ashok Mehta Committee (1978)
[D] G.V.K. Rao Committee (1985)
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Correct Answer: B [K. Santhanam Committee (1963)]
Notes:
K. Santhanam committee appointed in the year 1963 had recommended the formation of Panchayat Raj Finance Corporation.
8. Which among the following is NOT a salient feature of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act ?
[A] Gram Sabha
[B] Three Tier System
[C] State Election Commission
[D] State Planning Commission
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Correct Answer: D [State Planning Commission]
Notes:
The salient feature of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act includes Establishment of Gram Sabha, Establishment of a three-tier structure, Establishment of State Finance Commissions, Establishment of State Election Commissions and Establishment of District Planning Committees.
9. Article 43 B in Part IV of the Constitution of India deals with:
[A] Rural Business Hubs
[B] Cooperative Societies
[C] Village Panchayats
[D] Forest Development
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Correct Answer: B [Cooperative Societies]
Notes:
According to the Article 43 B in Part IV of the Constitution of India, The State shall endeavour to promote voluntary formation, autonomous functioning, democratic control and professional management of co-operative societies.
10. Who among the following appoints/ nominates the chairperson of the National Commission for Women?
[A] President
[B] Central Government
[C] Vice President
[D] President on recommendation of a Parliament committee
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Correct Answer: B [Central Government]
Notes:
Chairperson of the National Commission for Women is appointed by Central Government.
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