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.
11. Which of the following Commissions accepted language as the basis of reorganization of States?
[A] Punchhi Commission
[B] JVP Committee
[C] Fazl Ali Commission
[D] SK Dhar Commission
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Correct Answer: C [ Fazl Ali Commission ]
Notes:
The Fazl Ali Commission accepted language as the basis of reorganization of States. But it rejected the theory of one language one State. It suggested for the creation of 16 States and 3 Uts.
12. Which of the following Articles promote the idea of equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor?
[A] Article 38
[B] Article 39
[C] Article 39 A
[D] Article 41
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Correct Answer: C [Article 39 A]
Notes:
The Article 39 A of the Directive Principles of State Policy of the Constitution of India promotes the idea of equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. It comes under the category of socialistic principles.
13. Who is the leader of the Parliament?
[A] President
[B] Vice President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Speaker
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Correct Answer: C [Prime Minister]
Notes:
The Prime Minister of India plays the leadership role in the parliamentary system of government. He is the leader of council of ministers, leader of the Parliament and leader of the party in power.
14. Which Article states that there shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President?
[A] Article 73
[B] Article 74
[C] Article 75
[D] Article 76
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Correct Answer: B [Article 74]
Notes:
Article 74 states that there shall be a council of ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice.
15. Which of the following states has reserved the maximum number of seats for Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha?
[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Bihar
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
After the recommendation of Delimitation Commission in 2008 Madhya Pradesh has reserved maximum number of seats for Scheduled Tribes in Lok Sabha. There is no seats reserved for STs in the State of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
16. Which year is related to the formation of Rajya Sabha for the first time?
[A] 1949
[B] 1950
[C] 1951
[D] 1952
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Correct Answer: D [1952]
Notes:
The Rajya Sabha was constituted on 3rd April, 1952 for the first time. The Article 80 lays down that the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha should be 250 out of which 12 are to be nominated by the President.
17. What is the maximum strength of Rajya Sabha?
[A] 250
[B] 238
[C] 263
[D] 249
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Correct Answer: A [250]
Notes:
250 is the maximum strength fixed for Rajya Sabha. 238 out of 250 are to be the representatives of the states and union territories that are elected indirectly; and 12 are nominated by the President.
18. Which of the following is not a demerit of system proportional representation?
[A] Highly expensive
[B] No scope for organising by-elections
[C] Promotes minority thinking and group interests
[D] It establishes intimate contacts between voters and representatives
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Correct Answer: D [It establishes intimate contacts between voters and representatives]
Notes:
The system of proportional representation has a number of demerits. It is highly expensive and does not give any scope for organising by-elections. It eliminates intimate contacts between voters and representatives. It promotes minority thinking and group interests and decreases the significance of voter.
19. The cases involving interpretation of the Constitution by the Supreme Court come under which of the following?
[A] Advisory Jurisdiction
[B] Original Jurisdiction
[C] Appellate Jurisdiction
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Appellate Jurisdiction]
Notes:
Supreme Court of India enjoys a wide appellate jurisdiction which can be classified under four heads: (1) Appeals in constitutional matters, (2) Appeals in civil matters, (3) Appeals in criminal matters and (4) Appeals by special leave.
20. Who becomes empowered to make laws when the President’s rule is imposed in a state?
[A] The Governor
[B] The President
[C] The Prime Minister
[D] The Parliament
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Correct Answer: D [The Parliament]
Notes:
The Parliament becomes empowered to make laws with respect to any matter in the State List in relation to that state when the President’s rule is imposed. A law made so continues to be operative even after the president’s rule.
