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. In which year was the National Commission for Women established?
[A] 1992
[B] 1995
[C] 2002
[D] 2005
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Correct Answer: A [1992]
Notes:
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was founded in January 1992 as a statutory organization by the Government of India under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. NCW is a national level organization responsible for advocating for women’s rights and addressing their grievances. It stands for protecting and promoting the interests of women in India. It reviews the constitutional and legal safeguards for women and suggests remedial legislative measures.
32. Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner of the Central Information Commission?
[A] Rajya Sabha
[B] A committee of Lok Sabha
[C] President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: C [President]
Notes:
Chief Information Commissioner & other members of the Central Information Commission are appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister.
33. Who is authorized to remove the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner from the office?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] President
[C] Parliament
[D] Cabinet
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
The President is authorized to remove the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner from the office on grounds such as if he is adjudged an insolvent; or if he has been convicted of an offence which (in the opinion of the President) involves a moral turpitude etc.
34. Who administers oath to the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)?
[A] President
[B] Chief Justice of India
[C] Vice-President
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [President]
Notes:
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), before taking over his office, makes and subscribes before the president an oath or affirmation. He is appointed by the President of India.
35. Which of the following statements are correct regarding NITI Aayog?
[A] NITI Aayog was Formed 24 January 2015
[B] NITI Aayog comes under the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
[C] NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: C [NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the Government of India]
Notes:
NITI Aayog is a policy think tank of the government of India. It was established January 1, 2015. NITI Aayog designs strategic and long-term policies and programmes for the Government of India and also provides relevant technical advice to the Centre and States.
36. Which committee recommended the establishment of the CBI?
[A] Rangarajan Committee
[B] Vijay Kelkar Committee
[C] Santhanam Committee
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Santhanam Committee]
Notes:
Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption (1962–1964) recommended the establishment of CBI. It became the main investigating agency of the Central Government.
37. Which act states that, ‘no judge, magistrate, justice of peace, collector or other person acting judicially shall be liable to be sued in any civil court for any act done by him in the discharge of his official duty’?
[A] Judicial Officers Protection Act (1850)
[B] Judicial Officers Protection Act (1860)
[C] Judicial Officers Protection Act (1870)
[D] Judicial Officers Protection Act (1880)
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Correct Answer: A [Judicial Officers Protection Act (1850)]
Notes:
The Judicial Officers Protection Act of 1850 states that, ‘no judge, magistrate, justice of peace, collector or other person acting judicially shall be liable to be sued in any civil court for any act done by him in the discharge of his official duty’.
38. The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 prohibits smoking of tobacco in which of the following places?
1. Auditoriums
2. Movie theaters
3. Hospitals
4. Public transport
Select the correct the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003 prohibits smoking of tobacco in the following places: (1) Auditoriums, (2) Movie theaters, (3) Hospitals, (4) Public transport etc.
39. Who decides whether a juvenile criminal in the age group of 16–18 should be tried as an adult or not?
[A] Juvenile Justice Board
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Chief Justice of India
[D] President
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Correct Answer: A [Juvenile Justice Board]
Notes:
Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 allow the Juvenile Justice Board to decide whether a juvenile criminal in the age group of 16–18 years should be tried as an adult or not.
40. Who among the following is the chairperson of the GST council?
[A] Prime Minister of India
[B] Union Finance Minister
[C] Finance Secretary of India
[D] Comproller and Auditor General of India
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Correct Answer: B [Union Finance Minister]
Notes:
The GST council is chaired by Union Finance Minister. It consists of a total number of 33 members.
