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 among the following had an objective of introducing the self-governing institutions to India?
[A] Indian Council Act 1909
[B] Mont-Ford Reforms
[C] Cabinet Mission
[D] Government of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer: B [Mont-Ford Reforms]
Notes:
Government of India Act, 1919 is also known as Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms which was introduced by the colonial government in British India. It came into force in the year 1921. One of the objectives of the act was to introduce self-governing institutions gradually in India.
2. Which among the following articles helped the Madarsas in India to remain out of purview of the Right to Education Act?
[A] Article 26
[B] Article 27
[C] Article 28
[D] Article 30
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Correct Answer: D [Article 30]
Notes:
Article 30 is called a Charter of Education Rights. Madarsas are administrated by the Article 30.
Article 30 mandates that all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
Article 30 provides an absolute right to the minorities that they can establish their own linguistic and religious institutions and at the same time can also claim for grant-in-aid without any discrimination.
3. On which date, Supreme Court of India started operations in Independent India?
[A] 25 January, 1950
[B] 28 January, 1950
[C] 4 June, 1951
[D] 27 October, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [28 January, 1950]
Notes:
Supreme Court of India came into existence on 26th January, 1950 and it started working on 28th of January, 1950 from the premises of of Parliament house. It moved to current building in 1958.
4. The right to constitutional remedies in India is available to __?
[A] Only Citizens of India
[B] All persons incase of infringement of any fundamental righ
[C] any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons
[D] none of the above
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Correct Answer: C [any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons]
Notes:
Article 32 of the Indian Constitution describes the provisions whereby individuals may seek redressal for the violation of their fundamental rights. It is available to any person for enforcing any of the fundamental rights conferred on all persons.
5. The first no-confidence motion was moved in the Lok Sabha in which of the following years?
[A] 1960
[B] 1963
[C] 1965
[D] 1969
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Correct Answer: B [1963]
Notes:
The first no-confidence motion was moved in Lok Sabha by Acharya Kripalani in August 1963, immediately after the disastrous India–China War.
6. How many states are part of the North eastern Council ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: D [8]
Notes:
The council consists of eight member states of the North Eastern Region, viz., Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. In 2002, Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council.
7. Who among the following has right to declare any area as a Scheduled Area?
[A] Governor of the respective state
[B] President of India
[C] Parliament of India
[D] State legislature
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Correct Answer: B [President of India]
Notes:
President of India has the right to declare any area as a Scheduled Area and has powers with respect to the administration of scheduled areas and tribal areas.
8. Which among the following regarding NRI’s Voting rights is correct ?
[A] NRIs can not vote in parliamentary and assembly elections
[B] NRIs can not vote in parliamentary elections but can vote in assembly elections
[C] NRIs can vote in parliamentary elections but can not vote in assembly elections
[D] NRIs can vote in parliamentary as well as assembly elections
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Correct Answer: D [NRIs can vote in parliamentary as well as assembly elections]
Notes:
NRIs can vote in parliamentary as well as assembly elections. An NRI is any Indian citizen who is ordinarily residing outside India and holds an Indian Passport.
9. Which among the following Constitutional Amendment Acts led to insertion of Article 21-A in Part III of the Constitution that made free and compulsory education for all children between 6 and 14 years of age, a fundamental right?
[A] 76th Constitutional Amendment Act
[B] 80th Constitutional Amendment Act
[C] 84th Constitutional Amendment Act
[D] 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: D [86th Constitutional Amendment Act]
Notes:
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act led to the insertion of Article 21-A in Part III of the Constitution that made free and compulsory education for all children between 6 and 14 years of age, a fundamental right.
10. An ordinary bill is generally circulated / put on website for purpose of eliciting the public opinion on it during which of the following stages?
[A] Before First reading
[B] After First Reading but Before Second Reading
[C] After Second Reading but before Third reading
[D] After Third reading
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Correct Answer: B [After First Reading but Before Second Reading]
Notes:
An ordinary bill is generally circulated / put on website for purpose of eliciting the public opinion on it after the first reading but before second reading.
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