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. Which among the following can be called a “writ of prohibition”?
[A] A writ issued by Supreme court or High court to inferior court
[B] A writ issued by High Court to supreme court or inferior court
[C] A writ issued by a inferior court
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [A writ issued by Supreme court or High court to inferior court]
Notes:
The writ of prohibition means that the Supreme Court and High Courts may prohibit the lower courts such as special tribunals, magistrates, commissions, and other judiciary officers who are doing something which exceeds to their jurisdiction or acting contrary to the rule of natural justice. For example if a judicial officer has personal interest in a case, it may hamper the decision and the course of natural justice.
2. Which part of the Indian constitution deals with Trade, Commerce and Inter Course within the territories of India?
[A] Part XII
[B] Part XIII
[C] Part XIV
[D] Part XV
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Correct Answer: B [Part XIII]
Notes:
Part XIII (Articles 301-307) deals with freedom of trade, commerce and intercourse. The articles in this part provide for power of Parliament to impose restrictions on trade, commerce and intercourse and restrictions on the legislative powers of the Union and of the States with regard to trade and commerce.
3. Within their respective spheres, the union and the state legislatures are made supreme and they should not encroach on the sphere reserved for other. This concept is known as which of the following ?
[A] Doctrine of colorable legislation
[B] Doctrine of pith and substance
[C] Doctrine of double effect
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Doctrine of pith and substance]
Notes:
According to the Doctrine of pith and substance, within their respective spheres, the union and the state legislatures are made supreme and they should not encroach on the sphere reserved for other.
4. During the tenure of which of the following prime ministers Lok Sabha could never meet?
[A] Morar Ji Desai
[B] Chaudhary Charan Singh
[C] Inder Kumar Gujral
[D] H. D. Deve Gowda
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Correct Answer: B [Chaudhary Charan Singh]
Notes:
Chaudhary Charan Singh served as the 5th Prime Minister of India between 28 July 1979 and 14 January 1980. During his whole tenure as a prime minister, no Lok Sabha session took place.
5. Which among the following was the first programme launched by Government of India to implement the article 47 of the directive principles of state policy ?
[A] Integrated rural development programme
[B] Community development programme
[C] National Rural employment programme
[D] Drought prone areas programme
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Correct Answer: B [Community development programme]
Notes:
For raising the standard of living as provided under Article 47, particularly of the rural population, the Government of India in 1952 launched its Community Development Project.
6. Who among the following is not a member of the committee which recommends the president of India regarding appointments of Chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission?
[A] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[B] Union Home Minister
[C] Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
[D] Union Law Minister
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Correct Answer: D [Union Law Minister]
Notes:
The appointment committee consists of Prime Minister as Chairperson, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Home Minister, leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha & Deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha.
7. Which of the following is / are qualifications to be appointed as governor of a state?
- Should be citizen of India
- Should not be resident of the state of which he / she works as Governor
- Should have completed age of 35 years
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 3 ]
Notes:
The only qualifications for appointment as Governor are that he should be a citizen of India and must have completed the age of thirty-five years. [Article 157]
8. Which of the following fundamental right is also known to have incorporated a “Necessary Evil” of the Constitution of India?
[A] Protection of certain rights regarding freedom of speech, etc.
[B] Protection in respect of conviction for offences.
[C] Protection of life and personal liberty.
[D] Protection against arrest and detention in certain case
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Correct Answer: D [Protection against arrest and detention in certain case]
Notes:
The provisions regarding preventive detention under Article 22 (3) are called necessary evil because it provides for curtailment of liberty for reasons of State’s security; public order, disruption of national economic discipline, etc.
9. Which of the following Schedules of the Constitution of India has to be amended to provide for the formation of a new State ?
[A] First Schedule
[B] Second Schedule
[C] Third Schedule
[D] Ninth Schedule
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Correct Answer: A [First Schedule]
Notes:
The First Schedule of the Constitution of India has to be amended to provide for the formation of a new State.
10. Under the Constitution of India, which one of the following is NOT a specific ground on which the state can place restriction on freedom of religion?
[A] Public Order
[B] Social Justice
[C] Morality
[D] Public Health
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Correct Answer: B [Social Justice]
Notes:
Religious liberty is subject to public order, morality and health (Article 25).
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