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. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. Transactions related to debt other than those included in the Consolidated Fund of India are kept in which among the following?
[A] Debt Account
[B] Public Account
[C] Contingency Fund
[D] Debt Fund
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Correct Answer: B [Public Account]
Notes:
All other public money which is received by or on behalf of the Government of India shall be credited to the Public Account of India other than those which are credited to the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. Right to property was made a Legal right from a Fundamental Right by which among the following amendments to Indian Constitution?
[A] 42nd
[B] 44th
[C] 46th
[D] 48th
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Correct Answer: B [44th]
Notes:
By 44th constitutional amendment act in 1978 the right to property was taken away from the category of fundamental rights and made as a legal right. Article 19(1)(f), which guarantees the citizens the right to acquire, hold and dispose of property and article 31 relating to compulsory acquisition of property have been omitted. It was, however, be ensured that the removal of property from the list of fundamental rights would not affect the right of minorities to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
3. Which of the following funds is charged for the salary and other allowances of the Judges of the High Courts?
[A] Consolidated fund of India
[B] Consolidated fund of state
[C] both of them in 1:1 ratio
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Consolidated fund of state]
Notes:
The salary of High Court judges is charged from Consolidated Fund of State; while pension of the High Court Judges comes from Consolidated Fund of India.
4. If certain case required to take a decision regarding constitution of India then which court has power to do so?
[A] Supreme Court Only
[B] Both High Court & Supreme Court
[C] Neither High court nor Supreme Court
[D] High court only
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Correct Answer: A [Supreme Court Only]
5. The fundamental duties were incorporated in the Indian Constitution in which year ?
[A] 1970
[B] 1972
[C] 1975
[D] 1976
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Correct Answer: D [1976]
Notes:
Fundamental Duties of citizens were added to the Indian Constitution in 1976 by the 42nd Amendment. The 42nd Amendment was based on recommendations from the Swaran Singh Committee. The Committee was set up in 1976 to recommend changes to the Constitution. The Fundamental Duties are listed in Article 51 ‘A’, which is in Part IV A of the Constitution. There are 11 fundamental duties listed in the Constitution. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act of 2002 added the 11th fundamental duty, which is to provide educational opportunities for children between the ages of six and fourteen.
6. Which among the following is NOT a fundamental duty of a citizen?
[A] Respect for the constitution
[B] Respect for the National Flag
[C] Respect for the National Anthem
[D] Respect for the government
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Correct Answer: D [Respect for the government]
Notes:
Respect for the government of the day is not a fundamental duty as such.
7. Which among the following Article deals with the rights of citizenships of certain persons of Indian origin residing outside of India?
[A] Article 6
[B] Article 7
[C] Article 8
[D] Article 9
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Correct Answer: C [Article 8]
Notes:
Article 8 deals with the rights of citizenship of certain persons of India origin residing outside India at the time of enactment of the constitution.
8. The Assam Reorganization act 1969 created which of the following State / states?
[A] Meghalya only
[B] Meghalaya & Mizoram
[C] Mizoram only
[D] Arunanchal Pradesh only
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Correct Answer: A [Meghalya only]
Notes:
The Assam Reorganization (Meghalaya) act 1969 was enacted to establish an autonomous state of Meghalaya within the State of Assam and to make special provisions with respect to application of laws in the state of Meghalaya.
9. Which among the following case is related to the theory of basic structure of constitution as propounded by Supreme court?
[A] Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala
[B] Golak nath v. state of Punjab
[C] Gopalan v. State of madras
[D] SR Bommai v Union of India
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Correct Answer: A [Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala]
Notes:
The Kesavananda Bharati vs. State of Kerala is related to the theory of basic structure of constitution as propounded by Supreme Court of India.
10. In which of the following months Quami Ekta Week or National Integration Week is celebrated every year ?
[A] October
[B] November
[C] December
[D] January
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Correct Answer: B [November]
Notes:
Quami Ekta Week is observed from November 19-25 every year
