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.
41. Which of the following statements regarding Lokayukta are correct?
[A] Lokayukta has no accountability to the governor
[B] He cannot ask for relevant files and documents from the state government departments
[C] Recommendations made by the lokayukta are mandatory
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: D [None of the above]
Notes:
Lokayukta is supposed to present an annual consolidated report of his performance to the governor of the state. He is also empowered to ask for relevant files and documents from the state government departments. Finally, the recommendations made by him are only advisory.
42. In which year the first backward classes commission was appointed?
[A] 1951
[B] 1952
[C] 1953
[D] 1954
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Correct Answer: C [1953]
Notes:
The first backward classes commission was appointed by the President of India in the year 1953 under the chairmanship of Kaka Kalelkar. It submitted its report in 1955.
43. Which schedule of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 specifies endemic plants which are prohibited from cultivation and planting?
[A] III
[B] IV
[C] V
[D] VI
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Correct Answer: D [VI]
Notes:
The schedule VI of the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972 specifies endemic plants which are prohibited from cultivation and planting. Schedule V includes the animals which may be hunted.
44. Any fees collected and revenue generated by the UIDAI will be deposited in which of the following?
[A] Consolidated Fund of India
[B] Contingency Fund of India
[C] Public Accounts of India
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [Consolidated Fund of India]
Notes:
Any fees collected and revenue generated by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) will be deposited in the Consolidated Fund of India. It is stated in Chapter V: Grants, Accounts and Audit and Annual Report of the Aadhaar (Targeted Delivery of Financial and other Subsidies, benefits and services) Act, 2016.
45. Which among the following is empowered to notify a transaction to be a supply of goods or supply of services?
[A] Central government alone
[B] State government alone
[C] GST council
[D] Centre or State Government on the recommendations of the GST Council
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Correct Answer: D [Centre or State Government on the recommendations of the GST Council]
Notes:
The authority to notify a transaction to be a supply of goods or supply of services is empowered to the Centre or State Government on the recommendations of the GST Council.
46. Indian Constitution contains how many Parts?
[A] 12
[B] 22
[C] 18
[D] 25
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Correct Answer: D [25]
Notes:
The Indian constitution had 395 articles under 22 parts at the time of its commencement. Now, it has 448 articles under 25 parts. The individual articles of the constitution are grouped together into parts.
47. Who is custodian of the Indian Constitution ?
[A] President of India
[B] Supreme Court of India
[C] Prime Minister of India
[D] Chairman of Rajya Sabha
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court of India]
Notes:
The Constitution has made the Supreme Court as the custodian and protector of the Constitution. The Supreme Court decides disputes between the Centre and the Units as well as protects the Fundamental Rights of the citizens of India.
48. The tenure of the members of Lok Sabha is for how many years?
[A] 11
[B] 9
[C] 7
[D] 5
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Correct Answer: D [5]
Notes:
Members of the Lok Sabha hold their seats for five years or until the body is dissolved by the President on the advice of the council of ministers. They are elected by adult universal suffrage and a firstpast- the-post system to represent their respective constituencies.
49. The deciding authority of States share in central taxes is the
[A] Finance Commission
[B] Planning Commission
[C] Election Commission
[D] Finance Minister
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Correct Answer: A [Finance Commission]
Notes:
Functions of the Finance Commission can be explicitly stated as: distribution of net proceeds of taxes between Centre and the States, to be divided as per their respective contributions to the taxes; determine factors governing Grants-in Aid to the states and the magnitude of the same; and work with the State Finance Commissions and suggest measures to augment the Consolidated Fund of the States so as to provide additional resources to Panchayats and Municipalities in the state.
50. Panchayat Samiti at the block level in India is a/an ________.
[A] Advisory Body
[B] Coordinating Authority only
[C] Supervisory Authority only
[D] Administrative Authority
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Correct Answer: D [Administrative Authority]
Notes:
Panchayat Samiti s second tier above the Gram Panch-ayat and under the Zilla Parishad. So it is middle or linked tier of Panchayat Raj System. This institute plans for Taluka or Block area. The term Panchayati Raj expresses the system of rural local self-government. It is an effective vehicle for people’s participation in administration and planning at grassroots level.
