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. Who among the following was the chairperson of the Provincial Constitution Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
[A] Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
[C] Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
[D] J.B. Kripalani
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Correct Answer: B [Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ]
Notes:
The constituent assembly appointed a number of committees to deal with different tasks of constitution. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was the chairperson of the Provincial Constitution Committee.
2. In which year Dogri language was included in the eighth Schedule of Indian Constitution?
[A] 2001
[B] 2002
[C] 2003
[D] 2004
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Correct Answer: C [2003]
Notes:
Ninety-Second Amendment Act, 2003 included four languages in the Eighth Schedule viz. Bodo, Dogri (Dongri), Maithili (Maithili) and Santhali. With this, the total number of constitutionally recognised languages increased to current 22.
3. Safeguarding the public Property , developing scientific temper and promoting communal harmony come under which of the following ?
[A] Fundamental rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duties
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [Fundamental duties]
Notes:
Safeguarding the public Property [Article 51A (i)]; developing scientific temper [Article 51A (h)] and promoting communal harmony [Article 51A (e)].
4. In case of a tie in voting on a bill in Lok Sabha, who among the following enjoys the right to cast the deciding vote ?
[A] Speaker
[B] Deputy Speaker
[C] President
[D] Prime minister
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Correct Answer: A [Speaker]
Notes:
Whenever there is a tie on votes between the ruling party and opposition, the Speaker can exercise his vote to resolve the tie.
5. The Amindivi islands consist of five islands of which of the Union Territory ?
[A] Andaman & Nicobar
[B] Lakshadweep
[C] Pondicherry
[D] Daman & Diu
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Correct Answer: B [Lakshadweep]
Notes:
The Aminidivi subgroup of islands consists of Amini, Keltan, Chetlat, Kadamat, Bitra, and Perumal Par islands. It is one of the three island subgroups in Lakshadweep and is separated by Laccadive Islands subgroup roughly by the 11th parallel north.
6. Which of the following Indian Presidents had previously represented India in UNESCO during their lifetime?
[A] Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
[B] Dr. Rajendra Prasad
[C] Dr. S Radhakrishnan
[D] Giani Jail Singh
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Correct Answer: C [Dr. S Radhakrishnan]
Notes:
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan represented India in UNESCO before his presidency. He was also India’s first Vice-President and second President. Besides being a politician, he was a renowned philosopher, author, and educationalist, interpreting Indian philosophy in Western terms. In 1932, he also represented India at the League of Nations. April 5, his birthday, is celebrated as Teachers Day in India.
7. Which among the following is a written supplementary, explanatory or appended document of Indian constitution?
[A] Part VI
[B] Preamble
[C] Schedules
[D] DPSP
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Correct Answer: C [Schedules]
Notes:
This term is used for schedules which are lists in the constitution that categorise and tabulate bureaucratic activity and government policy.
8. Which among the following is a correct statement regarding powers of President of India:
[A] the military powers of the president is subordinate to executive powers
[B] the executive powers of the president is subordinate to military powers
[C] the military powers and executive powers are insubordinate with regard to each other
[D] the executive powers are subordinate to diplomatic powers
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Correct Answer: A [the military powers of the president is subordinate to executive powers]
Notes:
The president is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed forces. The military powers of the president are subordinate to the executive powers.
9. The President of India appoints the Chairman and Members of the National Human Rights Commission on whose recommendations?
[A] Prime Minister of India
[B] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[C] Home Minister
[D] All of the Above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the Above]
Notes:
The Chairperson and Members of the Commission are appointed by the President on the basis of recommendations of a Committee comprising the Prime Minister as the Chairperson, the Speaker of Lok Sabha, the Home Minister, the leaders of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha and the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha as Members.
10. which of the following Constitutional amendments has authorized the president to publish a authoritative Hindi Translation of the Constitution of India?
[A] The Constitution (55th Amendment) Act
[B] The Constitution (56th Amendment) Act
[C] The Constitution (57th Amendment) Act
[D] The Constitution (58th Amendment) Act
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Correct Answer: D [The Constitution (58th Amendment) Act]
Notes:
55th : statehood to Arunachal Pradesh,
56th: setting up new state of Goa and separation of Daman & Diu ,
57th : special arrangements with regard to reservation for scheduled tribes in NE states Arunachal, Nagaland, Mizoram, Meghalaya. Article 332 amended for this reason,
58th: authorizes president to publish an authoritative translation of constitution, 59th : empowered the government to impose emergency in Punjab
