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 among the following authorities can remove the UPSC chairman?
[A] President
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Prime Minister
[D] UPSC Board
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The President of India is empowered to remove the chairman or any other member of Union Public Service Commission from the office.
2. 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.
3. What can be the maximum strength of Lok Sabha in India ?
[A] 545
[B] 550
[C] 552
[D] 555
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Correct Answer: C [552]
Notes:
The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is 552 members of which 530 are elected from states, 20 are elected from Union Territories and 2 were nominated by President from Anglo-Indian community before coming into effect of The Constitution (One Hundred and Fourth Amendment) Act, 2019. The provision of special representation of the Anglo-Indian community in the House of the People by nomination has not been extended further, so for 17th Lok Sabha, it is 552, however, may be 550 during 18th Lok Sabha.
4. Which among the following schedules is related to the responsibilities of Municipalities?
[A] 9th
[B] 10th
[C] 11th
[D] 12th
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Correct Answer: D [12th]
Notes:
Twelfth Schedule was added by 74th amendment and enlists the subjects under Municipalities or urban local government.
5. Which of the following are the conditions for acquiring Indian Citizenship?
[A] Domicile and Descent
[B] Domicile, Descent & Registration
[C] Domicile, Decent , Registration and Holding property
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Domicile, Descent & Registration]
Notes:
Constitution of India did not codify permanent laws for citizenship and put this onus on parliament. Using the powers of article 10 and 11, the parliament enacted Citizenship Act 1955 which has been amended from time to time. This act mentions four ways in which a person may be Indian citizen viz. by birth, by descent, by registration and by naturalization. Citizenship by birth and descent are called natural citizens.
6. Which among the following is NOT a fundamental duty of a citizen?
[A] Respect for the constitution
[B] Respect for the National Flag
[C] Respect for the National Anthem
[D] Respect for the government
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Correct Answer: D [Respect for the government]
Notes:
Respect for the government of the day is not a fundamental duty as such.
7. Who among the following can establish a common high court for two or more states / or Union Territories in India?
[A] President
[B] Supreme court
[C] Governors of the two states
[D] Parliament by The Law
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Correct Answer: D [Parliament by The Law]
Notes:
The Parliament of India by Law can establish a common high court for two or more states or Union Territories in India.
8. In which of the following Objectives of the constitution were incorporated ?
[A] Preamble
[B] Fundamental rights
[C] DPSP
[D] Judicary
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Correct Answer: A [Preamble]
Notes:
The objectives of the Constitution of India were incorporated in the Preamble. The Constitution as adopted on November 26, 1949, contained a Preamble, 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.
9. In which year legislative council of Tamil Nadu was abolished?
[A] 1983
[B] 1985
[C] 1986
[D] 1987
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Correct Answer: C [1986]
Notes:
The legislative council of Tamil Nadu was abolished in 1986. This decision was part of a broader trend in India during the 1980s, where several states re-evaluated the necessity of their legislative councils. Tamil Nadu’s council was initially established in 1921 but was dissolved due to concerns over its effectiveness and the rising costs of maintaining it.
10. Who among the following can be a chairman of the National Human Rights Commission?
[A] Any serving judge of Supreme Court
[B] Any retired Judge of Supreme Court
[C] Serving Chief justice of India
[D] Retired Chief Justice of India
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Correct Answer: D [Retired Chief Justice of India]
Notes:
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India is a Statutory public body constituted on 12 October 1993. The chairman of NHRC can be a retired Chief Justice of India.
