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. Which of the following Articles cover the provisions related to Citizenship?
[A] Article 4 to 9
[B] Article 5 to 15
[C] Article 5 to 11
[D] Article 5 to 9
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Correct Answer: C [Article 5 to 11]
Notes:
The Constitution of India deals with the citizenship from Article 5 to 11 under Part II. It does not deal with the problem of acquisition or loss of citizenship subsequent to its commencement.
22. Which of the following does not come under Fundamental Rights of the Constitution of India?
[A] Right to Freedom of Religion
[B] Right Against Exploitation
[C] Equal Pay for Equal Work
[D] Equality Before Law
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Correct Answer: C [Equal Pay for Equal Work]
Notes:
Equal Pay for Equal has been enshrined in the Indian Constitution in Article 39(d) in Part IV of the Directive Principle of State Policy. It directs the State that there should be equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
23. 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.
24. Which system of government is also known as Westminster model of government?
[A] Presidential system
[B] Monarchy
[C] Parliamentary system
[D] Oligarchy
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Correct Answer: C [Parliamentary system ]
Notes:
It is the parliamentary government which is also known as cabinet government or responsible government or Westminster model of government. It is prevalent countries such as Britain, Japan, Canada, India among others.
25. According to which Article of the Constitution the executive power of the Union is vested in the President?
[A] Article 53
[B] Article 54
[C] Article 55
[D] Article 56
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Correct Answer: A [Article 53]
Notes:
According to the Article 52 (1) of the Constitution of India the executive power of the Union Government is vested in the President and shall be exercised by him either directly or through officers subordinate to him.
26. Which Constitutional Amendment made it obligatory for the President to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill?
[A] 23rd
[B] 24th
[C] 25th
[D] 26th
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Correct Answer: B [24th]
Notes:
The President cannot exercise any veto power in case of a constitutional amendment bill. The 24th Constitutional Amendment Act of 1971 made it obligatory for the President to give his assent to a constitutional amendment bill.
27. Which of the following persons did not become Prime Ministers after being Chief Ministers of their respective States?
[A] Morarji Desai
[B] Charan Singh
[C] Mayawati
[D] Narendra Modi
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Correct Answer: C [Mayawati]
Notes:
Six people–Morarji Desai, Charan Singh, V.P. Singh, P.V. Narasimha Rao, H.D. Deve Gowda and Narendra Modi–became Prime Ministers of India after being Chief Ministers of their respective States.
28. The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject matter of which of the following articles of Directive Principles?
[A] Article 45
[B] Article 47
[C] Article 50
[D] Article 51
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Correct Answer: A [Article 45]
Notes:
The 86th Amendment Act of 2002 changed the subject matter of Article 45 in Directive Principles of State Policy. It states that—“The State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years
29. Which amendment gave constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes?
[A] 100th Amendment
[B] 101st Amendment
[C] 102nd Amendment
[D] 103rd Amendment
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Correct Answer: C [102nd Amendment]
Notes:
102nd Amendment Act, 2018 conferred constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes. It has inserted a new article 338B in the constitution which provides for NCBC.
30. How many Departmentally-Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) were created on the recommendation of the Rules Committee of the Lok Sabha in 1993?
[A] 17
[B] 18
[C] 21
[D] 25
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Correct Answer: A [17]
Notes:
The Rules Committee of the Lok Sabha recommended for the creation of 17 Departmentally-Related Standing Committees (DRSCs) in the Parliament in 1993. However, in 2004 seven more such committees were formed, thus increasing their number from 17 to 24.
