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 of the following is NOT a correct statement with respect to Freedom of speech and expression in India?
[A] It is enshrined in Part III of the Constitution
[B] It is not an absolute right to express one’s thoughts freely
[C] It can not be curtailed by legislation
[D] It can be suspended in emergency
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Correct Answer: C [It can not be curtailed by legislation ]
Notes:
Since this right is not absolute, it can be curtailed by legislation by parliament. During emergency, Article 19 is eclipsed by the superior right of the State to enact laws abrogating freedoms of a citizen (under Article 358). The suspension of Article 19 continues so long as the proclamation of such emergency is in operation1 and automatically revives when the proclamation cases to operate.
2. Who among the following decides the Foreign Policy of India?
[A] President
[B] Prime minister
[C] Parliament
[D] Council of Ministers / Cabinet
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Correct Answer: D [Council of Ministers / Cabinet]
Notes:
The Council of Ministers of the Parliament of India decides the Foreign policy of India. Indian foreign policy today is facing enormous problems in dealing with our neighbours and in other strategic issues.
3. In which year, the Contingency Fund of India was constituted by an act called Contingency Fund of India Act?
[A] 1950
[B] 1959
[C] 1960
[D] 1961
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Correct Answer: A [1950]
Notes:
The Contingency Fund of India is established under Article 267 of the Indian Constitution. It was enacted by the Contingency Fund of India Act 1950. This fund is used to meet unexpected or unforeseen expenditure.
4. 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.
5. The President of India appoints the Chairman and Members of the National Human Rights Commission on whose recommendations?
[A] Prime Minister of India
[B] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[C] Home Minister
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
The Chairperson and Members of the Commission are appointed by the President on the basis of recommendations of a Committee comprising the Prime Minister as the Chairperson, the Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Home Minister, the leaders of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha as Members.
6. What is the maximum number of votes which can be cast in Electronic Voting Machine?
[A] 2840
[B] 3840
[C] 5000
[D] 6500
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Correct Answer: B [3840]
Notes:
EVMs can record a maximum of 3840 votes. As normally the total number of electors in a polling station will not exceed 1500, the capacity of EVMs is more than sufficient
7. Which of the following is a part of the electoral college for the Election of the President but does not participate in the proceedings for his/her impeachment?
[A] Lok Sabha
[B] Rajya Sabha
[C] State Legislative Assemblies
[D] State Legislative Councils
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Correct Answer: C [State Legislative Assemblies]
Notes:
The State Legislative Assemblies are a part of the electoral college for the Election of the President but does not participate in the proceedings for his/her impeachment.
8. Via which among the following amendments of the Constitution of India, Delhi was designated as National Capital Territory (NCT)?
[A] 63rd Amendment Act
[B] 69th Amendment Act
[C] 74th Amendment Act
[D] 76th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [69th Amendment Act]
Notes:
Constitution (69th) Amendment Act, 1991 accorded a special status to the Union Territory of Delhi by designing it as the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
9. ‘Economic, Justice’, as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution, has been provided in which part of constitution? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] Preamble and Fundamental Rights
[B] Preamble and Directive Principles
[C] Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
[D] Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
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Correct Answer: B [Preamble and Directive Principles]
Notes:
‘Economic, Justice’, as one of the objectives of the Indian Constitution, has been provided in the Preamble and Directive Principles.
10. Diet is the name of the Parliament in which of the following countries? (UPSC Prelims 1988)
[A] U.K.
[B] U.S.A.
[C] India
[D] Japan
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Correct Answer: D [Japan]
Notes:
The term is mainly used historically for the Imperial Diet, the general assembly of the Imperial Estates of the Holy Roman Empire, and for the legislative bodies of certain countries. Modern usage mainly relates to the Kokkai of Japan, called “Diet” in English, or the German Bundestag, the Federal Diet.
