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 one of the following statements regarding ‘Exit Poll’ is correct?
[A] ‘Exit Poll’ is a term used to denote a post-election survey of voters regarding the candidate in whose favour they had exercised their franchise
[B] ‘Exit Poll’ and ‘Opinion Poll’ are one and the same
[C] ‘Exit Poll’ is a device through which results of voting can be most exactly predicted
[D] ‘Exit Poll’ is an administrative device made recently by the Chief Election Commissioner to prevent impersonation
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Correct Answer: A [‘Exit Poll’ is a term used to denote a post-election survey of voters regarding the candidate in whose favour they had exercised their franchise]
Notes:
An election exit poll is a poll of voters taken immediately after they have exited the polling stations. Unlike an opinion poll, which asks for whom the voter plans to vote, or some similar formulation, an exit poll asks for whom the voter actually voted.
12. 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.
13. Which of the following can be amended by special majority of Parliament and consent of states?
[A] Election of the President and its manner
[B] Citizenship–acquisition and termination
[C] Use of official language
[D] Rules of procedure in Parliament
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Correct Answer: A [Election of the President and its manner]
Notes:
Election of the President and its manner is related to the federal structure of the polity and can be amended by a special majority of the Parliament and also with the consent of half of the state legislatures by a simple majority.
14. How many days of prior notice is required for the impeachment of the President of India?
[A] 7 days
[B] 14 days
[C] 25 days
[D] 30 days
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Correct Answer: B [14 days]
Notes:
The impeachment charges against the President of Inida can be initiated by either House of Parliament. These charges should be signed by one-fourth members of the House, and a 14 days’ notice should be given to the President.
15. Which of the following is not a required qualification for the post of Vice-President?
[A] He should have completed 35 years of age
[B] He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha
[C] He should not hold any office of profit
[D] He should be a citizen of India
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Correct Answer: B [He should be qualified for election as a member of the Lok Sabha]
Notes:
A person should fulfil the following qualifications to be eligible for the post of Vice-President: (1) He should be a citizen of India, (2) He should have completed 35 years of age, (3) He should be qualified for election as a member of the Rajya
Sabha and (4) He should not hold any office of profit under the Union government or any state government or any local authority or any other public authority.
16. Which Constitutional Amendment curtailed the Fundamental Right to Property?
[A] 21st Amendment Act, 1967
[B] 25th Amendment Act, 1971
[C] 42nd Amendment Act, 1976
[D] 44th Amendment Act, 1978
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Correct Answer: B [25th Amendment Act, 1971]
Notes:
The Twenty-Fifth Amendment Act of 1971 curtailed the fundamental right to property. It permitted the acquisition of private property by the government of India for public use on payment of compensation which would be determined by the Parliament.
17. Which amendment states that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Central Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha?
[A] 87th
[B] 89th
[C] 91st
[D] 93rd
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Correct Answer: C [91st]
Notes:
The 91st Amendment Act of 2003 states that the total number of ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the Central Council of Ministers shall not exceed 15% of the total strength of the Lok Sabha.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Who establishes a river board on the request of the State government?
[A] The Lok Sabha
[B] The President
[C] The Prime Minister
[D] The Central government
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Correct Answer: D [The Central government]
Notes:
The Central government establish a river board when a the government of a state requests the central government or advises them to do so. The Inter-State Water Disputes Act of the Parliament empowers the Central government to set up an ad hoc tribunal for the adjudication of inter-state river water disputes.
