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 is the constitutional body appointed by the president, every five years to review centre state financial relationships?
[A] Finance Commission
[B] Inter State Commission
[C] Inter State Council
[D] Zonal Council
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Correct Answer: A [Finance Commission]
Notes:
Finance Commission of India is established by President of India as per Article 280 of the constitution.
Article 280 reads: President should, within two years of commencement of the Constitution and thereafter on expiry of every 5th year, or at such intervals as he/ she thinks necessary, would constitute a Finance Commission.
2. The minimum and maximum age for a candidate to contest elections for President of India’s office?
[A] 25 years, 65 years
[B] 35 years, 65 years
[C] 35 years , no limit
[D] 25 years, no limit
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Correct Answer: C [35 years , no limit]
Notes:Article 58 of the constitution lays down the qualifications of a president in India. These qualifications are:
- He should be a citizen of India,
- He must have completed the age of 35 years
- He must be qualified to become a Lok Sabha member.
- He should not hold any office of profit under Union or state government.
3. What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
[A] Assam, Nagaland, Goa , Mizoram
[B] Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa
[C] Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
[D] Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland
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Correct Answer: C [Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa ]
Notes:The correct chronological order of the creation of the states of Assam, Nagaland, Goa, and Mizoram is as follows:
- Assam – Assam was created as a state in the year 1935, when it was carved out of the larger province of Bengal.
- Nagaland – Nagaland was created as a state in the year 1963. It was carved out of the larger state of Assam and became the 16th state of India.
- Mizoram – Mizoram was created as a state on 20 February 1987. Prior to that, it was a Union Territory and was part of the state of Assam.
- Goa – Goa was created as a state on 30 May 1987. Prior to that, it was a Union Territory and was part of the state of Bombay.
So, the correct chronological order of the creation of these states is: Assam, Nagaland, Mizroam, Goa
4. In which year, First Public Service Commission was set up in India?
[A] 1922
[B] 1924
[C] 1926
[D] 1928
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Correct Answer: C [1926]
Notes:
The first Public Service Commission in India was established on October 1, 1926. The commission was established after the Lee Commission recommended its creation in 1924. The commission was chaired by Sir Ross Barker. The commission was established under the Government of India Act of 1919. The act created a new office for the High Commissioner for India in London. The commission was established to recruit civil servants.
The commission was later renamed the Federal Public Service Commission by the Government of India Act of 1935. After India’s independence, the commission was renamed the Union Public Service Commission.
5. An individual Minister can be removed by ______?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Council of Ministers
[C] Parliament
[D] President
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Correct Answer: D [President]
Notes:
Article 75(2) of the constitution of India specifically provides that the ministers shall hold office during the pleasure of the President of India. However, President can do so only on advice of the Prime Minister.
6. A government has to resign if the no confidence motion is passed in __________?
[A] Only Lok Sabha
[B] Only Rajya Sabha
[C] Either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha
[D] Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [Only Lok Sabha]
Notes:
If a no confidence motion is passed in the Lok Sabha or the Lower House of Parliament of India, the government has to resign.
7. On which date, Supreme Court of India started operations in Independent India?
[A] 25 January, 1950
[B] 28 January, 1950
[C] 4 June, 1951
[D] 27 October, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [28 January, 1950]
Notes:
Supreme Court of India came into existence on 26th January, 1950 and it started working on 28th of January, 1950 from the premises of of Parliament house. It moved to current building in 1958.
8. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was not a member of which of the following committees of the constituent assembly ?
[A] Committee on the rules of procedure
[B] Ad Hoc committee on National Flag
[C] Steering Committee
[D] Order of Business Committee
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Correct Answer: D [Order of Business Committee]
Notes:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the head of different committees under the Constituent Assembly for the Indian constitution, some of which were Committee on Procedure Rules, Steering Committee, Finance and Staff Committee, Ad Hoc committee on National Flag.
9. The Qualifications of a candidate for Attorney General must be equivalent to ___?
[A] A Judge of High Court
[B] A Judge of Supreme Court
[C] A Minimum Practice of 10 years in High Courts
[D] A Minimum Practice of 10 years in Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: B [A Judge of Supreme Court]
Notes:A candidate for the post of Attorney General of India must be a person qualified to be appointed as a
Judge of the Supreme Court. The following are pre-qualifications for a Judge of the Supreme Court:
- Citizen of India
- Minimum five years service as a Judge of a High Court or 10 years an advocate of a High Court
- A distinguished jurist in the opinion of the president.
10. How many subjects are there in Eleventh schedule which was added by the 73rd amendment Bill (1992) enshrining powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats?
[A] 21
[B] 25
[C] 27
[D] 29
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Correct Answer: D [29]
Notes:
There are 29 subjects in Eleventh schedule which were added by the 73rd Amendment in 1992. Which enshrines powers, authority and responsibilities of Panchayats.
