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 article allows a person to move Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?
[A] Article 226
[B] Article 32
[C] Article 133
[D] Article 136
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Correct Answer: B [Article 32]
Notes:
Article 32 guarantees an individual the right to move the Supreme Court for the enforcement of the Fundamental Rights and also confers the power on the Supreme Court to issue writs for the same purpose. Article 226, on the other hand, empowers the High Courts to issue writs.
22. Which of the following is not a party to Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal?
[A] Maharahtra
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh
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Correct Answer: B [Madhya Pradesh]
Notes:
The state of Madhya Pradesh is not a party to Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal. The Godavari Water Disputes Tribunal was constituted in the year 1969. The states involved are: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and
Odisha.
23. Which Article of the Indian Constitution states that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state?
[A] Article 156
[B] Article 158
[C] Article 160
[D] Article 164
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Correct Answer: D [Article 164]
Notes:
Article 164 of the Constitution of India states that the council of ministers shall be collectively responsible to the legislative assembly of the state. This provision in the Indian Constitution is the foundation of the parliamentary system of government in the state.
24. The governor can make regulations for the peace and for ensuring social and economic advancement of the different sections of the population of which of the following states?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Manipur
[C] Sikkim
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Sikkim ]
Notes:
The governor can make regulations for the peace and for ensuring social and economic advancement of the different sections of the population for the state of Sikkim. He can act in his discretion in this regard.
25. Which of the following statements are correct with respect to Article 163?
1. There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head to aid and advise the Governor.
2. If any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, decision of the Governor is subject to review.
3. The advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
According to Article 163 there shall be a Council of Ministers with the Chief Minister as the head to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions, if any question arises whether a matter falls within the Governor’s discretion or not, decision of the Governor shall be final, and the validity of anything done by the Governor shall not be called in question on the ground that he ought or ought not to have acted in his discretion and the advice tendered by Ministers to the Governor shall not be inquired into in any court of law.
26. The duties of the Chief Minister of a state are enumerated in which Article of the Constitution?
[A] Article 166
[B] Article 167
[C] Article 168
[D] Article 169
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Correct Answer: B [Article 167]
Notes:
The duties of Chief Minister of a state are enumerated in Article 167 of the Constitution of India. It states that it shall be the duty of the Chief Minister to communicate to the governor of the state all decisions of the council of ministers relating to the administration of the affairs of the state and proposals for legislation.
27. Why are deputy chief ministers are appointed?
[A] To function as Chief Minister when he is absent
[B] To look into environmental issues
[C] For local political reasons
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [For local political reasons]
Notes:
Sometimes the council of ministers in the state may also include a deputy chief minister. The deputy chief ministers are appointed mostly for local political reasons by the state government.
28. Which of the following is/are the qualifications to be appointed as a district judge?
1. He should not already be in the service of the Central or the state government.
2. He should have been an advocate or a pleader for seven years.
3. He should be recommended by the high court for appointment.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The following are the qualifications for a person to be appointed as a district judge: (1) He should not already be in the service of the Central or the state government, (2) He should have been an advocate or a pleader for seven years and (3) He should be recommended by the high court for appointment.
29. In which year was the Gadgil Committee on Policy and Programmes constituted?
[A] 1979
[B] 1971
[C] 1980
[D] 1988
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Correct Answer: D [1988]
Notes:
Gadgil Committee, the committee on Policy and Programmes was constituted in the year 1988 by the Congress party. It worked under the chairmanship of V.N. Gadgil. This committee was asked to ponder on the question of “how best Panchayati Raj institutions could be made effective”.
30. Which of the following are one of the authorities of municipal corporation?
[A] The Council
[B] The Standing Committees
[C] The Municipal Commissioner
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
A municipal corporation is constitutive of three authorities; first, the Council which is the legislative wing of the corporation; second, the Standing Committee which assists the Council and third, the Municipal Commissioner who is responsible for the implementation of the decisions taken by the Council and the Standing Committees.
