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. Article 25-28 of the Indian Constitution deal with __?
[A] Right to Freedom
[B] Right to Equality
[C] Freedom of religion
[D] Constitutional Remedies
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Correct Answer: C [Freedom of religion]
Notes:
The Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of religion to not only individuals but also religious groups in India. This is enshrined in Articles 25 to 28.
12. The functions of which of the following body in India are limited to advisory nature only?
[A] Legislative Council
[B] Rajya Sabha
[C] Lok Sabha
[D] Legislative Assembly
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Correct Answer: A [Legislative Council]
Notes:
Please note that leaving case of money bills , Rajya Sabha has equal powers in legislative matters in relation to Lok Sabha. This is not the case with Legislative council
13. Who among the following was the chairman of the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution of India ?
[A] Dr. B R Ambedkar
[B] Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer
[C] Sardar Patel
[D] Sardar Balvant Singh
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Correct Answer: B [Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer]
Notes:
Sir Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyer was the chairman of the Special Committee to examine the Draft Constitution of India.
14. The registration of Voters is a responsibility of which among the following?
[A] Individual Voters
[B] Government
[C] Election Commission
[D] Corporations
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Correct Answer: C [Election Commission ]
Notes:
The Election Commission of India is an autonomous constitutional authority responsible for administering Union and State election processes in India. Among other roles, the registration of voters is also the responsibility of Election Commission of India.
15. A Parliamentary bill passed by the Lok Sabha is sent to the President for assent. The President sends it back to Lok Sabha for reconsideration. If the Lok Sabha again sends it back to the President without making any changes, the President?
[A] Must give his assent to it
[B] Can again send the bill for reconsideration
[C] Can take help of the Supreme Court
[D] Can arrange referendum
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Correct Answer: A [Must give his assent to it]
Notes:
The president has to sign the bill that the parliament has passed. The President can reject a bill for maximum of 2 times. After the first rejection, Then the bill will be circulated in the lower house, if it gets majority votes then it will be circulated again in the upper house for majority vote.
16. The Chief Minister of a State in India is NOT eligible to vote in the Presidential election in which of the following situations?
[A] he himself is a candidate
[B] he is yet to prove his majority on the floor of the Lower House of the State legislature
[C] he is a member of the Upper House of the State legislature
[D] he is a caretaker Chief Minister
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Correct Answer: C [he is a member of the Upper House of the State legislature]
Notes:
The President of India is the ceremonial head of state of India and the commander-in-chief of the Indian Armed Forces. The president is indirectly elected by an electoral college. And a chief minister shall not be eligible to vote in the Presidential election if he is a member of the Upper House of the State legislature.
17. Which of the following statements is incorrect about the Constituent Assembly?
[A] Several committees were formed for the functioning of Constituent Assembly
[B] It was elected on the basis of universal adult franchise
[C] Different minority communities were adequately represented in the Assembly
[D] Each province and princely state was allotted seats in proportion to its population
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Correct Answer: B [It was elected on the basis of universal adult franchise]
Notes:
The members of the Constituent Assembly were elected by the Legislative Assembly of Provinces on the basis of indirect election. Method of direct election based on adult suffrage was not used in the formation of Constituent Assembly.
18. How many Fundamental Rights did the Indian Constitution contain initially ?
[A] 5
[B] 6
[C] 7
[D] 8
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Correct Answer: C [7]
Notes:
The Constitution as enacted on 26th January, 1950 provided for seven Fundamental Rights. However Right to Property i.e., Article 31 was deleted from the list of Fundamental Rights and was made only a legal right.
19. Which article protects a person’s right to travel abroad under Indian Constitution?
[A] Article 15
[B] Article 21
[C] Article 19
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Article 21]
Notes:
Supreme Court in the case of Menaka Gandhi Vs. Union of India in 1978 held that right to travel abroad is a Fundamental Right and it is secured under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.
20. In which country the institution of ‘Shadow Cabinet’ exists?
[A] USA
[B] Russa
[C] Britain
[D] India
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Correct Answer: C [Britain]
Notes:
‘Shadow cabinet’ is an unique institution formed by the British cabinet system. It is formed by the opposition party to balance the ruling cabinet and to prepare its members for future ministerial office. No such institution exists in India.
