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. When the Chief Justice of a High Court acts in an administrative capacity, he is subject to?
[A] the writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court
[B] special control exercised by the Chief Justice of India
[C] discretionary powers of the Governor of the state
[D] special powers provided to the Chief Minister in this regard
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Correct Answer: A [the writ jurisdiction of any of the other judges of the High Court]
Notes:
When the chief justice takes up the administrative role than he is subject to the same writs as applicable to any of the administrative officers and actions can be taken against him by any judge of the high court as per the writs applicable in the given case.
Usually High court judges have the following writs in their jurisdiction-
Habeas corpus
Mandamus
Prohibition
Certiorari
Quo Warranto
12. Which act provided some share to Indians in the administration of their county?
[A] Regulating Act, 1773
[B] Pitts India Act, 1784
[C] Charter Act of 1833
[D] Charter Act 1813
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Correct Answer: C [ Charter Act of 1833 ]
Notes:
Charter Act of 1833, section 87 stated that no person of India or the Crown would be debarred from any place, post or service subject to the Company on the ground of religion, place of birth, decent or color or any of them.
13. The illegal migrants of which country are not eligible for citizenship under Citizenship Amendment Act 2019?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Afghanistan
[C] Bangladesh
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: A [Myanmar]
Notes:
Under the new Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 the illegal migrants who are Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians from Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Pakistan are eligible for citizenship.
14. Who described Prime Minister as “the steersman of steering wheel of the ship of the state”?
[A] Jennings
[B] H.R.G. Greaves
[C] Ramsay Muir
[D] Munro
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Correct Answer: C [Ramsay Muir]
Notes:
Ramsay Muir described Prime Minister as “the steersman of steering wheel of the ship of the state.” He was a British historian and thinker who made a significant contribution to the development of liberal political philosophy.
15. The total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed?
[A] 5%
[B] 10%
[C] 15%
[D] 20%
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Correct Answer: C [15%]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha. This provision was added by the 91st Amendment Act of 2003.
16. Who administers oaths of office and secrecy to a minister of Parliament?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] Speaker of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
Before a minister enters upon his office, the president of India administers to him the oaths of office and secrecy. The minister swears that he will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal to any person(s) any matter that is brought under his consideration or becomes known to him as a Union minister except as may be required for the due discharge of his duties as such minister.
17. Who appoints the chairman of the Estimates Committee?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[D] Chairman of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [Speaker of Lok Sabha]
Notes:
The chairman of the Estimates Committe is appointed by the Speaker of the Lok Sabha from amongst its members and he is invariably from the ruling party. The committee examines the estimates included in the budget and suggest ‘economies’ in public expenditure.
18. What is the minimum number of Judges of the Supreme Court required for hearing any case involving interpretation of the Constitution?
[A] 10
[B] 8
[C] 7
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: D [5]
Notes:
The minimum number of Judges of the Supreme Court required for hearing any case involving interpretation of the Constitution of India is five. It is designated as the Constitutional Bench.
19. Who can exercise the power of judicial review as per the Constitution?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] High Court
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [Both of them ]
Notes:
Both Supreme Court and High Court have been conferred the power of exercise of judicial review by the Indian Constitution. Moreover, Supreme Court has stated that the power of judicial review falls under the ‘basic structure of the Constitution’.
20. Who is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area in the state?
[A] Governor
[B] President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Members of Lok sabha
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Correct Answer: A [Governor]
Notes:
The governor of the state is empowered to direct that an act of Parliament does not apply to a scheduled area in the state or apply with specified modifications and exceptions.
