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 session of the Lok Sabha is prorogued by order of which of the following?
[A] Prime minister
[B] President
[C] Speaker
[D] Leader of the house
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Correct Answer: B [President]
Notes:
Prorogation is end of a session. A prorogation puts an end to a session. The time between the Prorogation and reassembly is called Recess. Prorogation is end of session and not the dissolution of the house in case of Lok Sabha, as Rajya Sabha does not dissolve.
While adjournment is done by presiding officers (speaker / deputy speaker in Lok Sabha and Chairman / Deputy chairman in Rajya Sabha), prorogation is done by President. Dissolution of Lok Sabha is also done by president.
2. Andaman and Nicobar islands judiciary falls under the supervision of which of the following?
[A] A circuit bench of the Bombay High Court at Port Blair
[B] A circuit bench of the Madras High Court at Port Blair
[C] A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair
[D] A circuit bench of the Kerala High Court at Port Blair
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Correct Answer: C [A circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court at Port Blair]
Notes:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands judiciary falls under the supervision of the Kolkata High Court, whereby a circuit bench of the Kolkata High Court operates from Port Blair.
3. Hindi comes under in which of the following categories?
[A] National Language of India
[B] Mother Tongue of India
[C] Official Language of India
[D] Oldest Language of India
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Correct Answer: C [Official Language of India]
Notes:
Hindi which is also listed in the eighth schedule of the constitution of India comes under the official language of India category.
4. 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.
5. As per the Nehru Report, the composition of India’s parliament was as follows:
[A] President, Rajya Sabha, Lok Sabha
[B] Crown, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha
[C] Crown, House of People, House of States
[D] Crown, Senate, House of Representatives
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Correct Answer: D [Crown, Senate, House of Representatives]
Notes:
The Nehru Report was published on 10 August 1928. As per the report, the legislative power of the Commonwealth shall be looked after by Parliament, consisting of a King, a Senate and a House of Representatives.
6. “Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme” in India is related to which among the following segments of society?
[A] BPL families
[B] Minorities
[C] Unemployed Poors
[D] Rural Old Age people
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Correct Answer: B [Minorities]
Notes:
“Prime Minister’s 15 Point Programme” in India is related to minorities. The Programme aims to ensure that the benefits of various government schemes for the underprivileged reach the disadvantaged sections of the minority communities.
7. According to the Constitution of India, Panchayat is accountable to __?
[A] Gram Sabha
[B] Zila Parishad
[C] State Legislature
[D] Chief Minister of the state
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Correct Answer: A [Gram Sabha]
Notes:
The gram sabha is recognized as the life line of the panchayats. The voters of the village/villages constitute its members. The panchayat is accountable to the gram sabha.
8. How can an Election Commissioner be removed from office?
[A] When Parliament passes a resolution by special majority
[B] On similar grounds of a Judge of Supreme Court
[C] Whenever president wants to remove
[D] When recommended by Chief Election Commissioner
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Correct Answer: D [When recommended by Chief Election Commissioner]
Notes:
Article 324(5) states Election or Regional Commissioners can only be removed by the President on the Chief Election Commissioner’s recommendation. This safeguards the independence of the Election Commission from executive interference and is distinct from the removal process for the Chief Election Commissioner or Supreme Court judges.
9. Which among the following correctly differentiates the Union Legislature and Parliament of India ?
[A] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, Parliament consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
[B] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha only, Parliament Consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[C] Union Legislature consists of Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President, Parliament consists of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha
[D] There is no difference between the two
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Correct Answer: D [There is no difference between the two]
Notes:
There is no difference between the two. Union Legislature or Parliament consists of President, Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha and President
10. Which of the following statements is an incorrect statement about Governor of a state?
[A] Governor can summon or prorogue the state legislature and dissolve the state legislative assembly
[B] He nominates one-sixth of the members of state legislative assembly
[C] He is responsible to set up State Finance Commission and present the report of commission in state legislature
[D] District judges are appointed by the Governor
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Correct Answer: B [He nominates one-sixth of the members of state legislative assembly]
Notes:
Second statement is incorrect because the Governor nominates one-sixth of the members of the state legislative council
