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 determines the salary, allowances and other service conditions of the Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner?
[A] President
[B] Prime Minister
[C] Central Government
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Central Government]
Notes:
The salary, allowances and other service conditions of the Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission are prescribed by the Central Government.
32. 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.
33. The Unique Identification Authority of India was constituted in which year as an attached office under the aegis of Planning Commission?
[A] 2005
[B] 2007
[C] 2009
[D] 2011
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Correct Answer: C [2009]
Notes:
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) was constituted in January, 2009 by the government of India as an attached office under the aegis of the Planning Commission of India.
34. Which of the following statements are true about the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act (2013)?
[A] It seeks to establish the institution of the Lokpal at the level of the state
[B] It seeks to establish the institution of the Lokyukta at the Centre
[C] Both of them
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [None of them]
Notes:
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 aims to establish the institution of the Lokpal at the Centre. For states, Lokayukta are established.
35. The Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) was set up by the Government of India in which year?
[A] 2004
[B] 2005
[C] 2006
[D] 2007
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Correct Answer: A [2004]
Notes:
The Financial Intelligence Unit – India (FIU-IND) was set by the Government on 18 November 2004. It is the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
36. GST is a type of which of the following?
[A] Direct tax
[B] Indirect tax
[C] It depends on the goods and services
[D] It depends on the associate states
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Correct Answer: B [Indirect tax]
Notes:
Goods and Service tax is a type of indirect tax.
37. With respect to election of the president, the Constitution of India_:
[A] is silent on the President’s re-election to the office.
[B] allows re-election of a person to the President’s post
[C] restricts a person to remain President for only two terms.
[D] has been amended to allow a person only one term as President.
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Correct Answer: B [allows re-election of a person to the President’s post]
Notes:
According to Article 57 of the Constitution, a President is eligible for re-election to that office.The President shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
38. Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the provisions on the Union Territories?
[A] Part – VIII
[B] Part – VII
[C] Part – IX
[D] Part – IXB
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Correct Answer: A [Part – VIII]
Notes:
Part VIII of the Constitution is concerned with the administration of the Union Territories. The Union Territories are administered by the President through an administrator. Power to decide the structure of administration in the Union Territories is vested in Parliament.
39. How many Fundamental Rights are mentioned in Indian Constitution ?
[A] Five
[B] Six
[C] Seven
[D] Eight
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Correct Answer: B [Six]
Notes:
There are 6 fundamental rights under Part III of Indian constitution. They are as follows: Right to equality; Right to freedom; Right against exploitation; Right to freedom of religion; Cultural and Educational right; Right to constitutional remedies.
40. Which of the following words was inserted in the Preamble by the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution of India?
[A] Economic
[B] Integrity
[C] Belief
[D] Political
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Correct Answer: B [Integrity]
Notes:
The preamble to the Indian constitution was amended by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 whereby the words Socialist, Secular, and Integrity were added to the preamble by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976, to ensure the economic justice and elimination of inequality in income and standard of life.
