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.
21. Who is the Guardian of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India?
[A] Parliament
[B] Judiciary
[C] Executive
[D] President
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Correct Answer: B [Judiciary]
Notes:
The Constitution of India has assigned Judiciary, that is, the Supreme Court of India and High Courts, the responsibility of the protection of the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
22. Which article endeavors to separate the judiciary from the executive?
[A] Article 44
[B] Article 49
[C] Article 39
[D] Article 50
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Correct Answer: D [Article 50]
Notes:
The Article 50 of the Constitution of Indian which is enshrined in the Directive Principles of State Policy aims to separate the judiciary from the executive in the public services of the State.
23. Who is authorized to prorogue the session of Lok Sabha?
[A] President
[B] Speaker
[C] Vice President
[D] Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [President ]
Notes:
The House of People of the Lok Sabha can be dissolved and prorogued by the President of India under Article 85 (2) of the Constitution of India. Adjournment is done by speaker of Lok Sabha.
24. Which of the following Amendment to the Constitution of India added public order, friendly relations with foreign states and incitement to an offence as additional grounds to put curbs on freedom of speech?
[A] 1st Amendment Act, 1951
[B] 2nd Amendment Act, 1952
[C] 3rd Amendment Act, 1954
[D] 4th Amendment Act, 1955
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Correct Answer: A [1st Amendment Act, 1951 ]
Notes:
The First Constitutional Amendment Act of 1951 added three more grounds of restrictions on freedom of speech and expression, viz., public order, friendly relations with foreign states and incitement to an offence. Also, made the restrictions ‘reasonable’ and thus, justifiable in nature.
25. Which Constitutional Amendment changed the procedure of election of the vice-president?
[A] 1st Amendment Act
[B] 7th Amendment Act
[C] 9th Amendment Act
[D] 11th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: D [11th Amendment Act]
Notes:
The 11th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1961 changed the procedure of election of the vice-president of India by providing for an electoral college instead of a joint meeting of the two Houses of Parliament.
26. Which amendment made it compulsory for the president to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill?
[A] 24th Amendment, 1971
[B] 42nd Amendment, 1976
[C] 44th Amendment, 1978
[D] 69th Amendment, 1991
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Correct Answer: A [24th Amendment, 1971]
Notes:
The 24th amendment to the Constitution of India made it compulsory for the president of India to give his assent to a Constitutional Amendment Bill which is passed by both the houses of Parliament.
27. Which committee examine the annual audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India?
[A] Committee on Public Undertakings
[B] Estimates Committee
[C] House Committee
[D] Public Accounts Committee
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Correct Answer: D [Public Accounts Committee]
Notes:
It is the Public Accounts Committee which examines the annual audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), which are laid before the Parliament by the President. The CAG has to submit three audit reports to the President of India, which are: audit report on appropriation accounts, audit report on finance accounts and audit report on public undertakings.
28. Who is the is the ex officio president of the Indian Parliamentary Group?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Chairman of Rajya Sabha
[D] Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: D [Speaker of Lok Sabha]
Notes:
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the ex officio president of the Indian Parliamentary Group. The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha are the ex officio vice-presidents of the Group.
29. Which of the following statements are correct regarding the legislative powers of the Governor?
1. He can summon or prorogue the state legislature
2. He cannot dissolve the state legislative assembly
3. He does not address the state legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election
4. He nominates one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 and 3
[B] 2 and 3
[C] 1 and 4
[D] 1 and 2
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4]
Notes:
Following are the legislative powers of the Governor-
1. He can summon or prorogue the state legislature.
2. He can dissolve the state legislative assembly.
3. He addresses the state legislature at the commencement of the first session after each general election and also the first session of each year.
4. He can send messages to houses of the state legislature regarding a bill pending in the legislature.
5. He is responsible for nominating one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council from amongst persons having special knowledge or practical experience in literature, science, art, cooperative movement and social service.
30. Who decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not in the state legislative assembly?
[A] Governor
[B] President
[C] Speaker
[D] Chairman
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Correct Answer: C [Speaker]
Notes:
The speaker of state legislative assembly decides whether a bill is a Money Bill or not and his decision on this question is final. He also decides all the questions of disqualification of a member of the legislative assembly, arising on the ground of defection (Tenth Schedule).
