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 of 2020-2021
1. In which year state of Meghalaya came into existence?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1973
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Correct Answer: C [1972]
Notes:
Till 1972, Meghalaya was a part of Assam. On 21st Jan 1972 Meghalaya was formed. By carving out United Khasi Hills and Jaintia Hills, and the Garo Hills on from Assam.
2. On the pattern of which among the following countries, the parliamentary system was established in India by the Constitution of India?
[A] United States
[B] England
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [England]
3. Who among the following can remove the governor of a state from office?
[A] Legislative Assembly
[B] Parliament
[C] President
[D] Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
4. The accounts of which of the following are not audited by CAG?
[A] Municipal institutions
[B] State Governments
[C] Government Companies
[D] Central Government
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Correct Answer: A [Municipal institutions]
Notes:
Comptroller and Auditor General of India audits the receipts and expenditure of State Governments, Government Companies and Central Government. The audit of local bodies is not done by CAG.
5. Which among the following is the first state in India to make voting compulsory?
[A] Gujarat
[B] Maharastra
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: A [Gujarat]
6. In which year, First Public Service Commission was set up in India?
[A] 1922
[B] 1924
[C] 1926
[D] 1928
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7. Which among the following has the power to legislate on the matters which are neither in the Union List, nor in the State list nor in the Concurrent list of the Constitution of India?
[A] Parliament
[B] State Legislatures
[C] Both State legislatures and Parliament
[D] Neither Parliament nor State legislature
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Correct Answer: A [Parliament]
Notes:
The subjects which are not enlisted in Union/ State/ Concurrent List are called Residuary subjects. The power to legislate on residuary subjects lies with the parliament.
8. How many freedoms are guaranteed by Article 19 (Right to Freedom)?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: D [6]
Notes:Article 19 is the most important and key article which embodies the “basic freedoms”. Article 19(1) provides that all citizens shall have the right- (originally 7, now 6)
- To freedom of speech and expression;
- To assemble peaceably and without arms;
- To form associations or unions;
- To move freely throughout the territory of India;
- To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India;
To practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
9. Which among the following don’t come under the purview of Right to Education?
[A] Government Schools
[B] Private Schools
[C] Madrasas
[D] Government schools funded by Private Funds
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Correct Answer: C [Madrasas]
10. All revenues received by the Government of India by taxes e.g. Income Tax, Central Excise, Customs and other receipts are kept in which among the following?
[A] Consolidated Fund of India
[B] Contingency Fund of India
[C] Public Account of India
[D] Reserve Bank of India
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Correct Answer: A [Consolidated Fund of India]
