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. On the pattern of which among the following countries, the parliamentary system was established in India by the Constitution of India?
[A] United States
[B] England
[C] Australia
[D] Canada
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Correct Answer: B [England]
Notes:
Indian parliamentary system is based upon the Parliamentary system in England.
2. How many freedoms are guaranteed by Article 19 (Right to Freedom)?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: D [6]
Notes:Article 19 is the most important and key article which embodies the “basic freedoms”. Article 19(1) provides that all citizens shall have the right- (originally 7, now 6)
- To freedom of speech and expression;
- To assemble peaceably and without arms;
- To form associations or unions;
- To move freely throughout the territory of India;
- To reside and settle in any part of the territory of India;
To practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business
3. Till which year the judges of the Supreme Court were appointed by the President on the recommendation of the Chief Justice of India?
[A] 1990
[B] 1991
[C] 1992
[D] 1993
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Correct Answer: D [1993]
Notes:
The correct answer is 1993. Before this year, judges of the Supreme Court were appointed by the President based on the Chief Justice of India’s recommendations. However, the Supreme Court’s decision in the Second Judges Case (1993) established the “collegium system,” where a group of senior judges, including the Chief Justice, would recommend appointments, thereby increasing judicial independence. This landmark ruling shifted the appointment process importantly, emphasizing the judiciary’s role in its own appointments.
4. For elections in Lok Sabha & Assemblies in India, the following system is used?
[A] Proportional representation
[B] Functional representation
[C] Territorial representation
[D] Communal representation
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Correct Answer: C [Territorial representation]
Notes:
For the election of Lok Sabha and assemblies in India, the system of territorial representation is adopted. It aims at giving representation on the basis of territories irrespective of the population of that territory.
5. Who among the following was the main rival candidate against India’s first President Dr. Rajendra Prasad?
[A] NN Das
[B] K T Shah
[C] CH Ram
[D] S Radhakrishnan
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Correct Answer: B [K T Shah]
Notes:
Dr. Rajendra Prasad contested and won Presidential elections for two times viz. 1952 and 1957. In 1952 Presidential elections, he defeated his nearest rival K. T.Shah while in 1957 elections, he defeated his nearest rival Chowdhry Hari Ram.
6. Which of the following articles makes the Supreme Court a Court of Record?
[A] Article 125
[B] Article 127
[C] Article 129
[D] Article 131
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Correct Answer: C [Article 129]
Notes:
Article 129: Supreme Court to be a court of record.-
The Supreme Court shall be a court of record and shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself.
7. What is the maximum number of candidates which EVMs (Electronic Voting Machine) can cater to?
[A] 32
[B] 64
[C] 78
[D] 100
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Correct Answer: B [64]
Notes:
EVMs can cater to a maximum of 64 candidates. There is provision for 16 candidates in a Balloting Unit. If the total number of candidates exceeds 16, a second Balloting Unit can be linked parallel to the first Balloting Unit. Similarly, if the total number of candidates exceeds 32, a third Balloting Unit can be attached and if the total number of candidates exceeds 48, a fourth Balloting Unit can be attached to cater to a maximum of 64 candidates.
8. Which of the following is not the member of Selection Committee for appointment of Lokpal?
[A] Chairperson of Law Commission of India
[B] Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha
[C] Speaker of Lok Sabha
[D] Prime Minister
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Correct Answer: A [Chairperson of Law Commission of India]
Notes:
The selection committee consists of: the Prime Minister (Chairperson); the Speaker of the House of the People (Member); the Leader of Opposition in the House of the People (Member); the Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court nominated by him Member; (e) one eminent jurist, as recommended by the Chairperson and Members referred to in clauses (a) to (d) above, to be nominated by the President—Member.
9. Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of Fundamental Rights ?
[A] A decree
[B] A writ
[C] An Ordinance
[D] A notification
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Correct Answer: B [A writ]
Notes:
A writ is a formal written order issued by a body with administrative or judicial jurisdiction, this body is generally a court for enforcementof any of the fundamental rights conferred by part III of Indian Constitution under article 32 the Constitution of India empowers the supreme Court to Issue writs.
10. Who among the following was not a female member of the Constituent Assembly?
[A] Dakshayani Velayudhan
[B] Begum Aizaz Rasul
[C] Leela Roy
[D] Nellie Sengupta
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Correct Answer: D [Nellie Sengupta]
Notes:
The Constituent Assembly consisted of 15 women members. Their names are as follows: 1. Ammu Swaminathan; 2. Dakshayani Velayudhan; 3. Begum Aizaz Rasul; 4. Durgabai Deshmukh; 5. Hansa Jivraj Mehta; 6. Kamla Chaudhary; 7. Leela Roy; 8. Malati Choudhury; 9. Purnima Banerjee; 10. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur; 11. Renuka Ray; 12. Sarojini Naidu; 13. Sucheta Kriplani; 14. Vijalakshami Pandit; and 15. Annie Mascarene
