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.
1. Which among the following was the strength of Lok Sabha after India’s first general elections?
[A] 289
[B] 389
[C] 489
[D] 500
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Correct Answer: C [489]
Notes:
At that time, max strength of Lok Sabha was 500 members and all elected members were 489.
2. Jurisdiction of Lakshadweep comes under __________?
[A] Tamil Nadu High Court
[B] Kerala High Court
[C] West Bengal High Court
[D] Mumbai High Court
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala High Court]
Notes:
The Kerala High Court was established in the year 1956. It has jurisdiction over both Kerala and Lakshadweep. It is located at Ernakulam.
3. Which of the following committee made a recommendation that election commission should be a three member body ?
[A] Tarkunde Committee
[B] Ashok Mehta Committee
[C] Jeevan Reddy Committee
[D] JP Committee
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Correct Answer: A [Tarkunde Committee]
Notes:
In 1974, as President of Citizens for Democracy (CFD), Jayaprakash Narayan had set up a Committee under the chairmanship of Justice V.M. Tarkunde to study and report on a scheme for electoral reforms. This committee, apart from other recommendations, had advocated for a multi-member election commission in India.
4. Zero hour in the Indian parliament starts at which of the following time?
[A] 10.00 AM
[B] 12.00 PM
[C] 12.00 AM
[D] 2.00 PM
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Correct Answer: B [12.00 PM]
Notes:
The zero hour in the Indian Parliament starts immediately after the question hour and lasts until the agenda for the day is taken up.
5. In the wake of the sarkaria commission report, which state suggested the abolition of the office of the governor?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Tamilnadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
In the wake of the sarkaria commission report the state of Andhra Pradesh suggested the abolition of the office of the Governor.
6. In whose name all the contracts of Government of India are concluded?
[A] Prime miniter of India
[B] President of India
[C] Finance Minister of India
[D] Finance Secretary of India
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
President of India is the head of the state and all government contracts are concluded in the name of President.
7. During the tenure of which of the following prime ministers Lok Sabha could never meet?
[A] Morar Ji Desai
[B] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[C] Inder Kumar Gujral
[D] H. D. Deve Gowda
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Correct Answer: B [Chaudhary Charan Singh]
Notes:
Chaudhary Charan Singh served as the 5th Prime Minister of India between 28 July 1979 and 14 January 1980. During his whole tenure as a prime minister, no Lok Sabha session took place.
8. Which of the following articles under Part IV (Article 36-51) contain the directive principles of state policy that include scope of Gandhian principles?
[A] Article 40, 43, 44
[B] Article 40, 47, 48
[C] Article 47 only
[D] Article 50 only
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Correct Answer: B [Article 40, 47, 48]
Notes:Most of the DPSPs reflect the ideology of socialism and welfare state. Some of them are directly inculcating the Gandhian principles for example:
- Article 40: Organization of village Panchayats
- Article 43: Promotion of cottage industries
- Article 46: Promotion and protection of interests of educational and economic interests of SCs, STs, and other weaker sections of the society and to protect them from social injustice and exploitation
- Article 47: Prohibition of consumption of intoxicating drinks and drugs which are injurious to health
- Article 48: Prohibition of slaughter of cows, calves and other milch and draught cattle and to improve their breeds
9. The registration of Voters is a responsibility of which among the following?
[A] Individual Voters
[B] Government
[C] Election Commission
[D] Corporations
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Correct Answer: C [Election Commission ]
Notes:
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. Among other roles, the registration of voters is also the responsibility of Election Commission of India.
10. 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.
