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 function of the Chief Secretary of state?
[A] To exercise control over the whole Secretariat
[B] To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration
[C] To act as a spokesman of the State Government
[D] To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state
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Correct Answer: D [To report to Union Home Minister regarding affairs of the state]
Notes:The key function of the Chief Secretary of state include (1) To exercise control over the whole Secretariat (2) To advise the Chief Minister on all matters related to administration (3) To act as a spokesman of the State Government.
2. The makers of Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation of India, as prevalent in which among the following countries?
[A] United states
[B] United kingdom
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: D [Canada]
Notes:
The makers of the Constitution of India chose the scheme of federation from the model prevalent in Canada. The Indian federal structure is often described as “quasi-federal” because it has a strong central government, much like the Canadian model, which combines elements of both federalism and unitary governance.
3. Which article of the Indian Constitution provides the right to constitutional remedies, that allows Indian citizens to stand up for their rights against anybody – even the government of India?
[A] Article 31
[B] Article 32
[C] Article 33
[D] Article 34
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Correct Answer: B [Article 32]
Notes:
Article 32 provides the right to Constitutional remedies which means that a person has right to move to Supreme Court (and high courts also) for getting his fundamental rights protected. While Supreme Court has power to issue writs under article 32, High Courts have been given same powers under article 226
4. By which among the following acts, the East India Company lost its monopoly of trade with China?
[A] Pitts India act 1784
[B] The Charter Act of 1813
[C] The Charter Act of 1833
[D] The Charter Act of 1853
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Correct Answer: C [The Charter Act of 1833]
Notes:
Charter Act 1833 or the Saint Helena Act 1833 was passed by the British Parliament to renew the charter of East India Company which was last renewed in 1813. Via this act, the charter was renewed for 20 years but the East India Company was deprived of its commercial privileges which it enjoyed so far.
5. Which of the following countries Lower House is called Gyelyong Tshogdu?
[A] Bhutan
[B] Myanmar
[C] Thailand
[D] Cambodia
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Correct Answer: A [Bhutan]
Notes:
The Parliament of Bhutan (Dzongkha / gyelyong tshokhang) is formed of King of Bhutan along with two houses viz. Lower House called National Assembly (Gyelyong Tshogdu) and Upper house called National Council (Gyelyong Tshogde).
6. In which of the following 3 states the Article 164(1) provided a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes?
[A] Bihar, West Bengal & Odisha
[B] Bihar, Madhya Pradesh & Odisha
[C] Bihar, Rajasthan & Gujarat
[D] Bihar, Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Bihar, Madhya Pradesh & Odisha]
Notes:
According to article 164(1) in the State of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha, there shall be a Minister in charge of tribal welfare who may in addition be in charge of the welfare of the Scheduled Castes and backward classes or any other work.
7. The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India, to whom among the following?
[A] President of India
[B] Chief Justice of India
[C] Attorney General of India
[D] Solicitor General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Attorney General of India]
Notes:
The Constitution of India gives a right to audience in all courts of India to Attorney General of India. He is appointed by the President.
8. As per the Code of Conduct by Election Commission of India for Party in Power, Ministers and other authorities shall not sanction grants/payments out of discretionary funds from what time ?
[A] 24 hours before the commencement of the election
[B] The time elections are announced by the Commission
[C] 36 hours before the commencement of the election
[D] 48 hours before the commencement of the election
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Correct Answer: B [The time elections are announced by the Commission]
Notes:
Ministers and other authorities shall not sanction grants/payments out of discretionary funds from the time elections are announced by the Commission
9. Which of the following is not the member of Selection Committee for appointment of Lokpal?
[A] Chairperson of Law Commission of India
[B] Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
[C] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [Chairperson of Law Commission of India]
Notes:
The selection committee consists of: the Prime Minister (Chairperson); the Speaker of the House of the People (Member); the Leader of Opposition in the House of the People (Member); the Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him Member; (e) one eminent jurist, as recommended by the Chairperson and Members referred to in clauses (a) to (d) above, to be nominated by the President—Member.
10. The Supreme Court of India can review its own judgments on the basis of which of the following articles?
[A] Article 136
[B] Article 137
[C] Article 142
[D] Article 145
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Correct Answer: B [Article 137]
Notes:
Article 136 of the Indian constitution gives the Supreme Court the discretionary power to entertain appeal against any judgment or order , passed by any court in India , in any matter . Remember , it is a discretionary power and SC can refuse to entertain an appeal. It , however , does not apply to matters relating to armed forces. Article 137 gives SC the power to review its own judgment , subject to any law made by Parliament or any rules made by SC itself under Article 145.
