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.
31. Who amongst the following are not eligible for reservation of seats in the municipality?
[A] Schedule Caste
[B] Schedule Tribe
[C] Women
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
There is a provision of reservation of seats in the municipality of not less than one-third of the total number of seats for women. For scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes, every municipality would have seats reserved for them in proportion of their population to the total population in the municipal area.
32. When was the Central Council of Local Government set up?
[A] 1947
[B] 1954
[C] 1950
[D] 1945
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Correct Answer: B [1954]
Notes:
The Central Council of Local Government was set up in 1954, under Article 263 of the Constitution of India by an order of the President of India.
33. When was the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) constituted?
[A] 1990
[B] 2000
[C] 2005
[D] 2010
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Correct Answer: D [2010]
Notes:
The Financial Stability and Development Council was constituted in the year 2010. It was set up to strengthen and institutionalize the mechanism for maintaining financial stability and promoting financial sector development in India.
34. Which Act paved the way for the formation of State Electricity Regulatory Commissions?
[A] Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1991
[B] Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1993
[C] Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1995
[D] Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1998
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Correct Answer: D [Electricity Regulatory Commission Act 1998]
Notes:
The Electricity Regulatory Commission Act of 1998 paved the way for the formation of Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) and State Electricity Regulatory Commissions (SERC).
35. Who is empowered to remove the chairperson or any member of National Human Rights Commission on the ground of proved misbehaviour
or incapacity?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] Parliament
[C] Prime Minister
[D] President
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Correct Answer: D [President]
Notes:
The president of India can remove the chairperson or any member of National Human Rights Commission on the ground of proved misbehaviour or incapacity. However, the president has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an inquiry.
36. What is the term of Chief Election Commissioner?
[A] 4 years
[B] 5 years
[C] 6 years
[D] 10 years
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Correct Answer: C [6 years]
Notes:
The Chief Election Commissioner and two other election commissioner should office for a term of six years or until they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. However, they can resign at any time or can also be removed before the expiry of their term.
37. Who launched Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP)?
[A] Election Commission
[B] President
[C] Prime Minister
[D] Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Election Commission]
Notes:
The Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was launched by the Election Commission of India. Its purpose is to inform, educate, motivate and facilitate voters to make Indian democracy more participative and meaningful.
38. Which of the following rejected the idea of making voting compulsory?
[A] K.M. Munshi
[B] Jawaharlal Nehru
[C] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
[D] Mahatma Gandhi
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. B.R. Ambedkar]
Notes:
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar rejected the idea of making voting compulsory on account of practical difficulties during the discussion on the People’s Representation Bill in Parliament of India in the year 1951.
39. Under which article of the constitution the CAG advises the President with regard to prescription of the form in which the accounts of the Centre and the states shall be kept?
[A] Article 150
[B] Article 151
[C] Article 152
[D] Article 153
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Correct Answer: A [Article 150]
Notes:
Under Article 150 of the Constitution of India the CAG advises the President with regard to prescription of the form in which the accounts of the Centre and the states shall be kept.
40. What is the term of Attorney General of India?
[A] 2 years
[B] 3 years
[C] 5 years
[D] None
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Correct Answer: D [None]
Notes:
The Constitution of India does not contain the procedure and grounds for the removal of Attorney General of India. He holds office during the pleasure of the president of India.
