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 executive power of the state is vested in __?
[A] Chief Minister
[B] President
[C] Governor
[D] Council of Ministers in the state
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Correct Answer: C [Governor ]
Notes:
The executive power of a state in India is vested in the Governor. The Governor is the constitutional head of the state, similar to how the President is the constitutional head of the Union. The Governor exercises executive power either directly or through subordinate officers. The Governor is appointed by the President.
The Governor has control over subjects in the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. The Governor also makes important decisions on state policies and the portfolios of ministers. The Council of Ministers, with the Chief Minister as head, advises the Governor on his functions.
2. Which among the following amendments of Constitution of India had accorded precedence to Directive Principles over Fundamental Rights?
[A] 25th
[B] 42nd
[C] 59th
[D] 44th
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Correct Answer: B [42nd]
Notes:
42nd Amendment gave primacy to the Directive Principles, by stating that “no law implementing any of the Directive Principles could be declared unconstitutional on the grounds that it violated any of the Fundamental Rights”.
3. In the parliament terminology, what is the meaning of Closure?
[A] end of session of parliament
[B] end of proceedings of a day
[C] end of debate on a motion
[D] starting of a session
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Correct Answer: C [end of debate on a motion]
Notes:
The closure motion is a motion moved by a member of parliament to cut short the debate on a matter before the House. If the motion is approved by the House, debate is stopped forthwith and the matter is put to vote.
4. Which of the following statements is correct regarding parliamentary system in India?
[A] Executive is responsible to the Legislature
[B] Legislature is responsible to the Executive
[C] Executive is responsible to the people
[D] Executive is responsible to the judicary
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Correct Answer: A [Executive is responsible to the Legislature]
Notes:
The Constitution of India states that the in a parliamentary system, the Executive branch of the State (Council of Ministers) shall be collectively responsible to the Legislature (House of the People).
5. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha ?
[A] 232
[B] 250
[C] 245
[D] 240
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Correct Answer: B [250]
Notes:
Rajya Sabha is the upper house of parliament which represents the states and union territories. Its membership is fixed to maximum 250 members of which 238 are elected by the representatives of states and union territories while 12 members are nominated by President on account of their excellence in literature, science, art or social service. The present strength of the Rajya Sabha is 245, of whom 233 are representatives of the States/Union Territories and 12 are nominated by the President.
6. Who among the following past presidents of India never served as a Chief Minister of a state in India?
[A] Giani Jail Singh
[B] Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
[C] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[D] Dr, Zakir Hussain
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Correct Answer: D [Dr, Zakir Hussain]
Notes:
D. Jatti had worked as Chief Minister of State of Mysore. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy had worked as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. Zail Singh worked as Chief Minister of Punjab. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma had served as Chief Minister of Bhopal State.
7. Which among the following Bill will not be lapsed in the event of dissolution of House?
[A] Any bill pending in Lok Sabha
[B] Any Bill passed by the Lok Sabha but pending in Rajya Sabha
[C] Any Bill passed by the Rajya Sabha and pending in Lok Sabha Sabha
[D] Any Bill pending in Rajya Sabha & Not passed by Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: D [Any Bill pending in Rajya Sabha & Not passed by Lok Sabha]
Notes:
A bill which is pending in the Rajya Sabha or the Upper House of Parliament but not passed by the Lok Sabha or the Lower House does not lapse.
8. For which of the following the date August 29, 1947 is known with regard to our constitution?
[A] Constituent assembly came into being
[B] Drafting committee was set up
[C] Draft constitution got ready
[D] constitution was adopted by the constituent assembly
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Correct Answer: B [Drafting committee was set up]
Notes:
On 29 August 1947, a Drafting Committee was set up to prepare a draft constitution under the chairmanship of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.
9. When a chief Minister of outgoing minority government advises the Governor to dissolve the legislative assembly the Governor has to _________?
[A] dismiss the assembly
[B] suspend the assembly
[C] ask the president to impose president’s rule
[D] work on own discretion
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Correct Answer: D [work on own discretion]
Notes:
When a chief Minister of outgoing minority government advises the Governor to dissolve the legislative assembly the Governor has to work on his own discretion.
10. Which among the following committees recommends allocation of time for discussion on various items in a house of Parliament?
[A] Business Advisory Committee
[B] Rules Committee
[C] Committee on Subordinate Legislation
[D] Committee on Papers Laid on the Table
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Correct Answer: A [Business Advisory Committee]
Notes:
Each house has its own Business Advisory Committee. Business Advisory Committee of Lok Sabha consists of 15 members including the Speaker who is the ex-officio Chairman. The members are nominated by the Speaker. Almost all sections of the House are represented on the Committee as per the respective strength of parties in the House. The function of the Committee is to recommend the time that should be allotted for the discussion of such Government legislative and other business as the Speaker, in consultation with the Leader of the House, may direct to be referred to the Committee. The Committee, on its own initiative, may also recommend to the Government to bring forward particular subjects for discussion in the House and recommend allocation of time for such discussions. The decisions reached by the Committee are always unanimous in character and representative of the collective view of the House. The Committee generally meets at the beginning of each Session and thereafter as and when necessary.
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