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. Who among the following was the Prime Minister of India when Mandal Commission was constituted?
[A] Indira Gandhi
[B] Morarji Desai
[C] Rajiv Gandhi
[D] V P Singh
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Morarji Desai]
Notes:
In terms of Article 340 Morarji Desai Government appointed the Second Backward Classes Commission under the chairmanship of B P Mandal in the year1979 to investigate the conditions of the socially and educationally backward classes and suggest measures for their advancement. The commission submitted its report in 1980 and identified as many as 3743 castes as socially and educationally backward classes.
27% government reservation of jobs for the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) is recommended by the commission so that the total reservation for all ((SCs, STs and OBCs) amounts to 50%.
After ten years in 1990 that the V P Singh Government declared reservation of 27% government jobs for the OBCs.
2. Who among the following is the Supreme Commander of Indian armed forces ?
[A] President of India
[B] Vice President of India
[C] Prime Minister of India
[D] Defense Minister of India
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [President of India]
Notes:
India’s president is head of the Indian state, first citizen of India and supreme commander of the Indian armed forces.
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Preamble to the Indian Constitution:
- The objective resolution moved by Jawaharlal Nehru ultimately formed the basis of the Preamble.
- The Preamble is justiciable and can be enforced by the courts of law.
- The Preamble of India's Constitution has been amended only once, in 1976.
- The Preamble asserts that sovereignty rests with the people of India.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1, 3 and 4
[B] 1, 2 and 4
[C] 1, 3 and 4
[D] All are correct
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [1, 3 and 4]
Notes:
Statement 2 is incorrect, as the Preamble is not enforceable in a court of law and is non-justiciable. Statements 1, 3, and 4 are correct: the objective resolution inspired the Preamble, it was amended once by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, and it emphasizes popular sovereignty.
4. Which areas are exempted from Part IX of the Indian Constitution on Panchayats?
[A] Nagaland, Meghalaya & Mizoram
[B] Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram & Tribal Areas of Assam
[C] Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tribal Areas of Assam and Tripura
[D] Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tribal Areas of Assam, Tripura & Hill areas of Manipur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Tribal Areas of Assam, Tripura & Hill areas of Manipur]
Notes:
Part IX (Panchayats) is not applicable to Nagaland, Meghalaya, Mizoram, tribal areas of Assam, Tripura, and hill areas of Manipur (Article 243M(2)); these fall under the Sixth Schedule, enjoying special local governance provisions.
5. Who among the following recommends the president of India regarding the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of Consolidated Fund of India?
[A] Finance Minister
[B] Comptroller & Auditor General of India
[C] Finance Commission
[D] Controller General of Accounts
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Finance Commission]
Notes:
The Finance Commission is constituted by the President of India every fifth year under Article 280 of the Constitution. It recommends the president of India regarding the principles which should govern the grants-in-aid of the revenues of the states out of Consolidated Fund of India.
6. The bill to amend the constitution has to be introduced & passed in which of the following houses before presenting it to President for assent?
[A] Introduced and passed in Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha
[B] Introduced & Passed in Lok Sabha
[C] Introduced & Passed in Rajya Sabha
[D] Introduced in both houses but can be Passed in Lok Sabha only
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [Introduced and passed in Both Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
The bill to amend the constitution has to be introduced & passed by Lok Sabha & Rajya Sabha separately, after which it is presented to the president.
7. Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
[A] Article 125
[B] Article 127
[C] Article 129
[D] Article 131
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Article 129]
Notes:
Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record.-
The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
8. By which amendment of the Constitution, Article 323A (Administrative tribunals) & Article 323B (Tribunals for other matters) in a new part XIV A was inserted in the Indian Constitution?
[A] Constitution 40th Amendment Act
[B] Constitution 41st Amendment Act
[C] Constitution 42nd Amendment Act
[D] Constitution 43rd Amendment Act
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Constitution 42nd Amendment Act]
Notes:
Constitution (42nd) Amendment added a new part XIVA to the Constitution for Tribunals: Administrative Tribunals (Art 323A) and Tribunals for other purpose (Art 323B).
9. Which of the following is / are qualifications to be appointed as governor of a state?
- Should be citizen of India
- Should not be resident of the state of which he / she works as Governor
- Should have completed age of 35 years
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 3 ]
Notes:
The only qualifications for appointment as Governor are that he should be a citizen of India and must have completed the age of thirty-five years. [Article 157]
10. Who among the following introduced the Preventive Detention Bill in 1950 in the Indian parliament?
[A] Baldev Singh
[B] Narahar Vishnu Gadgil
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] Jawahar Lal Nehru
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [Sardar Patel]
Notes:
The first preventive detention bill of Independent India was moved in 1950 by Sardar Patel. Patel had said that he had several sleepless nights before deciding if it was necessary to introduce the bill. Consequently, the Preventive Detention Act, 1950 was enacted by the Parliament on 26th February 1950.
