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.
31. In which year was the first commission to report on the administration of the scheduled areas and the welfare of the scheduled tribes in the state constituted?
[A] 1950
[B] 1960
[C] 1970
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: B [1960]
Notes:
In the year 1960 the first commission to report on the administration of the scheduled areas and the welfare of the scheduled tribes in the state was constituted by the President of India.
32. To whom does the Chairperson of the National Commission for Women submit their resignation?
[A] Rajya Sabha
[B] President
[C] Central Government
[D] Supreme Court
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Correct Answer: C [Central Government]
Notes:
The Chairperson and the members of the National Commission for Women are at liberty to resign at any point in time by tendering their resignation in writing, directed to the Central Government. The National Commission for Women is a prestigious statutory body responsible for protecting and promoting the interests of women in India. Its entire workings are under the auspices of the Central Government, thus all formal communications including resignation are directed towards it.
33. Which of the following states have upalokayukta?
[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
States like Rajasthan, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra have upalo-kayukta other than the lokyukta, whereas states like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh only have the lokayukta.
34. When was Lokayukta established in Delhi?
[A] 1999
[B] 2006
[C] 1995
[D] 2012
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Correct Answer: C [1995]
Notes:
In Delhi, lokayukta was established in 1995. In Punjab, lokayukta was established in the same year.
35. In which of the following cases the Supreme Court criticised the doctrine of sovereign immunity of the State?
[A] P and O Steam Navigation Company case
[B] Kasturilal case
[C] Nagendra Rao Case
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Nagendra Rao Case]
Notes:
The Supreme Court of India criticised the doctrine of sovereign immunity of the State and adopted a liberal approach with respect to the tortuous liability of the State in the Nagendra Rao Case of the year 1994.
36. Which of the following articles of the constitution mention special provisions for the scheduled castes (SCs), the scheduled tribes (STs), the backward classes (BCs) and the Anglo-Indians?
[A] Articles 330 to 342A
[B] Articles 344 to 352A
[C] Articles 350 to 352A
[D] Articles 360 to 362A
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Correct Answer: A [Articles 330 to 342A]
Notes:
The article 330 to 342A of the constitution of India mention special provisions for the scheduled castes (SCs), the scheduled tribes (STs), the backward classes (BCs) and the Anglo-Indians.
37. In which year Sati was first banned under Bengal Sati Regulation?
[A] 1829
[B] 1830
[C] 1831
[D] 1832
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Correct Answer: A [1829]
Notes:
Sati was first banned under Bengal Sati Regulation of 1829. Sati (Prevention) Act, 1987 seeks to prevent Sati practice or the voluntary or forced burning or burying widows alive.
38. Where is the headquarters of Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE)?
[A] Dehradun
[B] Ranchi
[C] Shimla
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: A [Dehradun]
Notes:
The Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) is an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Environment and Forests of government of India. It is headquartered in Dehradun.
39. Which section of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 deals with fake and adulterated drugs?
[A] 20
[B] 23
[C] 25
[D] 27
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Correct Answer: D [27]
Notes:
The section 27 of Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 deals with fake and adulterated drugs. The Section 22 of the Act defines the powers of the drug inspectors whereas the Section 23 defines the strict procedure which should be followed by the inspectors in the instances of any raids.
40. By which Constitutional Amendment Act, Sikkim was made a full fledged state of the Indian Union?
[A] 26th Constitutional Amendment Act
[B] 34th Constitutional Amendment Act
[C] 36th Constitutional Amendment Act
[D] 66th Constitutional Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: C [36th Constitutional Amendment Act ]
Notes:
The 36th Constitutional Amendment Act (1975) was enacted to make Sikkim a full-fledged state of the Indian Union (the 22nd state).
