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. A political party in India acquires the status of registered party if it secures what fraction of votes in a state?
[A] 1%
[B] 2%
[C] 3%
[D] 4%
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Correct Answer: A [1%]
Notes:
According to the Constitution of India if a political party in India acquires 1% of votes in a state election.
2. On which date, Supreme Court of India started operations in Independent India?
[A] 25 January, 1950
[B] 28 January, 1950
[C] 4 June, 1951
[D] 27 October, 1949
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Correct Answer: B [28 January, 1950]
Notes:
Supreme Court of India came into existence on 26th January, 1950 and it started working on 28th of January, 1950 from the premises of of Parliament house. It moved to current building in 1958.
3. Who among the following reserves the right to initiate the Constitutional Amendment?
[A] Supreme Court of India
[B] Parliamnet of India
[C] President of India
[D] Union council of ministers
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Correct Answer: B [Parliamnet of India]
Notes:
Constitutional Amendment can be initiated in any house of the parliament i.e. Rajya Sabha or Lok Sabha.
4. Which Constitutional Amendment gave Right to Education to children in India?
[A] 86th
[B] 90th
[C] 91st
[D] 97th
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Correct Answer: A [86th]
Notes:
Constitution (86th) Amendment Act, 2002 made elementary education a fundamental right in India. It added new article Article 21-A which declared that State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may determine. It also changed the subject matter of Article 45 in DPSP which now read – State shall endeavour to provide early childhood care and education for all children until they complete the age of six years.. It also added a new fundamental duty under Article 51-A which reads – It shall be the duty of every citizen of India who is a parent or guardian to provide opportunities for education to his child or ward between the age of six and fourteen years.
5. In which of the following conditions, the speaker & deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha have to vacate the office?
[A] When Presidents wishes
[B] When the ruling party loses confidence
[C] When they are not MPs
[D] Immediately after dissolution of Lok Sabha
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Correct Answer: C [When they are not MPs]
Notes:
The speaker & deputy speaker of the Lok Sabha hold their office until either of them cease to be a member of the Lok Sabha or they resign.
6. Which of the following presidents of India headed the Indian Society of Labour Economics (ISLE) founded in 1957 ?
[A] Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed
[B] V. V. Giri
[C] Zakir Hussain
[D] BD Jatti
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Correct Answer: B [V. V. Giri]
Notes:
Indian Society of Labour Economics was founded in 1957 by a distinguished group of academicians and public men engaged in promoting the study of labour and industrial relations. The group was headed by the ex-President of India Shri V.V. Giri and comprised of some of the biggest names in academia.
7. In India, the responsibility for recognition and vesting of forest rights and distribution of land rights rests with which among the following ?
[A] Ministry of Environment & Forests
[B] Ministry of Tribal affairs
[C] State and UT Governments
[D] Local Governments
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Correct Answer: C [State and UT Governments]
Notes:
The responsibility for recognition and vesting of forest rights and distribution of land rights in India rests with the respective State and UT Governments.
8. Which among the following freedoms guaranteed by Constitution of India includes the right to know and the right to be informed as implied rights?
[A] Freedom of speech and expression
[B] Freedom to practise any profession
[C] Freedom of assembly
[D] Freedom to move freely throughout the territory of India
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Correct Answer: A [Freedom of speech and expression]
Notes:
Article 19 (1) (a) includes the right to know and the right to be informed. Its worth note that Media (print and electronic) are the eyes and ears of the citizen and unless media freedom to report court proceedings is protected the right to know is impaired.
9. What will follow if a bill to bifurcate a state is rejected by the state assembly?
[A] The Parliament may still proceed with bifurcation of state
[B] The bill will get lapsed
[C] The Governor of the state may initiate reintroduction of the bill
[D] The Governor may take ordinance route to bifurcate the state
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Correct Answer: A [The Parliament may still proceed with bifurcation of state]
Notes:
Whether the state says yes or no, once the time given to it has passed, the President may recommend the bill to be introduced in any house of parliament. Its parliament’s prerogative to go ahead.
10. Which of the following is / are correct statements about the Port Trusts in India?
- A port trust is created by an Act of state legislatures
- Each port trust has an status of a Urban body such as Municipalities for providing civic amenities
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 is correct
[B] Only 2 is correct
[C] Both 1 & 2 are correct
[D] Neither 1 nor 2 is correct
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 is correct]
Notes:
The First statement is incorrect. A Port Trust in India is created by an Act of Parliament and the major ports are controlled by Major Port Act 1963. The port trust has an status of a area based Urban body such as Municipalities for providing civic amenities , so statement 2 is correct.
