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. Via which of the following amendments, the term “Socialist” was inserted in Preamble of Indian constitution?
[A] 38th Amendment Act
[B] 42nd Amendment Act
[C] 49th Amendment Act
[D] 52nd Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: B [42nd Amendment Act]
Notes:
By the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act (1976), three new words were added to the preamble of the constitution- socialist, secular and integrity.
2. Pyithu Hluttaw is the lower house of the parliament of which among the following countries?
[A] Myanmar
[B] Thailand
[C] Cambodia
[D] Vietnam
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Correct Answer: A [Myanmar]
Notes:
The House of Representatives or Pyithu Hluttaw is the lower house of the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, the bicameral legislature of Myanmar (Burma).
3. Article 36-51 of our constitution are related to which of the following?
[A] Fundamental Rights
[B] DPSP
[C] Fundamental duities
[D] Union Executive
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Correct Answer: B [DPSP]
Notes:
DPSP or Directive Principles of State Policy are 15 principles enshrined in the constitution for states to keep in view while framing the policies. These provisions enshrined in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51) are not enforceable by courts.
4. Who decides the disputes arising out of the election of President in India?
[A] Chief Election Commissioner
[B] Supreme Court
[C] Attorney General
[D] Solicitor general
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court]
Notes:
Article 71 of the Constitution says that all doubts and disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into and decided by the Supreme Court. Further, according to Article 14 of the Presidential and Vice -Presidential Elections Act,1952, an election petition can be filed in Supreme Court.
5. Which of the following article deals with citizenship at the time of commencement of the constitution?
[A] Article 5
[B] Article 6
[C] Article 7
[D] Article 8
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Correct Answer: A [Article 5]
Notes:
Article 5 of the Indian Constitution dealt with the citizenship at the commencement of the Constitution. This article says that at the commencement of this Constitution every person who has his domicile in the territory of India and (a) who was born in the territory of India; or (b) either of whose parents was born in the territory of India; or (c) who has been ordinarily resident in the territory of India for not less than five years preceding such commencement, shall be a citizen of India.
6. Exercising the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India, the President of India appoints _______?
[A] Attorney General of India
[B] A Judge of Supreme Court of India
[C] Chief Justice of A High Court
[D] Comptroller & Auditor General of India
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Correct Answer: C [Chief Justice of A High Court]
Notes:
The President of India appoints Chief Justice of a High Court by Exercising the powers conferred by clause (1) of Article 217 of the Constitution of India.
7. Till the 42nd Amendment in 1976, the word secular was nowhere in the constitution except in Article _________?
[A] 25
[B] 26
[C] 27
[D] 28
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Correct Answer: A [25]
Notes:
Article 25 (2)(a) regulating or restricting any economic, financial, political or other secular activity which may be associated with religious practice;
8. On what grounds was the third Emergency proclaimed under Article 352?
[A] External Aggression
[B] Political Instability
[C] Internal Disturbance
[D] Financial Instability
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Correct Answer: C [Internal Disturbance]
Notes:
The third National Emergency (June 25, 1975 – March 21, 1977) was proclaimed citing “internal disturbance” under Article 352, during Indira Gandhi’s government. Previous proclamations cited “external aggression” during India-China (1962) and India-Pakistan (1971) wars. This remains the only emergency declared on internal grounds in India.
9. All Minority Educational Institutions are entitled to exercise rights enshrined in which among the following articles of Constitution of India?
[A] 27
[B] 28
[C] 29
[D] 30
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Correct Answer: D [30]
Notes:
According to the article 30 of Indian constitution, all minorities, whether based on religion or language, shall have the right to establish and administer educational institutions of their choice.
10. In context with the Financial Powers of the President, which among the following is NOT a correct statement?
[A] No money bill can be introduced without his prior approval
[B] Withdrawal from the contingency fund of India is done after the permission of the President
[C] Finance Commission is appointed by him
[D] Money in public account of India remains at his disposal
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Correct Answer: D [Money in public account of India remains at his disposal]
Notes:
Money in public account of India is the liability of the government so, no necessary requirement in approval for the same.
