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.
1. In which year, the Government of India had set up the Sarkaria Commission on Centre-State relations?
[A] 1980
[B] 1983
[C] 1987
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: B [ 1983 ]
Notes:
Sarkaria Commission was set up in June 1983 by the central government to examine the relationship and balance of power between state and central governments in the country and suggest changes within the framework of Constitution of India. The Commission was so named as it was headed by Justice Rajinder Singh Sarkaria, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. The other two members of the committee were Shri B Sivaraman and Dr SR Sen.
2. Which of the following can change the number of judges in the Supreme Court?
[A] A Presidential Order
[B] Parliament by Law
[C] Supreme Court by Notification
[D] Central Government by notification
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Correct Answer: B [Parliament by Law]
Notes:
The parliament of India has power to make laws, organizing jurisdiction and powers of supreme court. The number of judges can be increased or decreased by the parliament by legislation. There was a Provision in our constitution originally that there will be a CJ and 7 other judges. This number was raised to 10 in 1956, 13 in 1960, 17 in 1977, 25 in 1985. Later number of judges in the supreme court was further raised. The Supreme Court of India has a sanctioned strength of 34 Judges currently.
3. Which schedule of the Indian Constitution divides the legislative powers between the Union and states?
[A] 6th schedule
[B] 7th schedule
[C] 8th schedule
[D] 9th schedule
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Correct Answer: B [7th schedule]
Notes:
7th schedule divided the various subjects of legislative powers into three lists viz. Union List, Concurrent List and State List.
4. By which act Public service commission in India was established for the first time?
[A] Indian Councils Act 1909
[B] Govt. of India Act 1919
[C] Govt. of India Act 1858
[D] Govt. of India Act 1935
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Correct Answer: B [Govt. of India Act 1919]
Notes:
The Public Service Commission in India was established for the first time by the Government of India Act 1919. This act introduced important reforms in governance, including the establishment of a Public Service Commission to oversee the recruitment of civil servants. The Indian Public Service Commission was later formally constituted in 1926, reflecting the growing need for a structured civil service in British India.
5. Which among the following are considered essential for the realization of the highest good of India’s citizens?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] Fundamental duities
[C] DPSP
[D] Preamble
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Correct Answer: A [Fundamental rights]
Notes:
Fundamental rights are called fundamental or basic because they are essential for the realisation of the highest good of the citizens.
6. The constitution of India was ordained by which of the following?
[A] British Government
[B] Government of India
[C] People of India
[D] Viceroy of India
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Correct Answer: C [People of India]
Notes:
The source from which the Indian Constitution came into existence is apparent from the words “We, The People of India” given in the Preamble. It is ordained by the people of India through their representatives in the constituent assembly.
7. Till which year the judges of the Supreme Court were appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India?
[A] 1990
[B] 1991
[C] 1992
[D] 1993
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Correct Answer: D [1993]
Notes:
The correct answer is 1993. Before this year, judges of the Supreme Court were appointed by the President based on the Chief Justice of India’s recommendations. However, the Supreme Court’s decision in the Second Judges Case (1993) established the “collegium system,” where a group of senior judges, including the Chief Justice, would recommend appointments, thereby increasing judicial independence. This landmark ruling shifted the appointment process importantly, emphasizing the judiciary’s role in its own appointments.
8. Who among the following functions as Chairman of Zonal Council?
[A] Prime Minister
[B] Union Home Minister
[C] State Chief Minister elected by all chief ministers of respective states
[D] President
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Correct Answer: B [Union Home Minister]
Notes:
Union home minister works as chairman of the Zonal Councils.
9. The Recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee led to which of the following constitutional Amendments?
[A] 72nd Amendment
[B] 73rd Amendment
[C] 74th Amendment
[D] 75th Amendment
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Correct Answer: B [73rd Amendment]
Notes:
The recommendations of the Ashok Mehta Committee led to 73rd Amendment Act to the Constitution of India. It contains provisions about Panchayats in India.
10. Under the provisions of which of the following, 5 Zonal Councils were established in India?
[A] Constitution of India , Article 263
[B] Zonal Councils Act
[C] States Reorganization Act 1956
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: C [States Reorganization Act 1956]
Notes:
As per the provisions of States Reorganization Act of 1956, 5 Zonal Councils were established in India. It was a major reform of the boundaries of India’s states and territories.
