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. Which among the following articles of Indian Constitution gives right to the Attorney General of India to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee?
[A] Article 76
[B] Article 86
[C] Article 96
[D] Article 106
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Correct Answer: A [Article 76]
Notes:
The article 76 of Indian Constitution gives Attorney General of India the right to speak in Houses of Parliament or their committee.
2. Which article of Indian Constitution mandates presenting a statement of estimated receipts and expenditures of the Government for one financial year?
[A] Article 110
[B] Article 111
[C] Article 112
[D] Article 113
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Correct Answer: C [Article 112]
Notes:
According to article 112 of Indian constitution, the President shall in respect of every financial year cause to be laid before both the Houses of Parliament a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year. This is known as Budget.
3. When vice president acts as the president , which among the following is/ are true?
[A] He/ She remains the chairman of the Rajya Sabha and performs the duties of the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[B] He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha
[C] Lok Sabha Speaker performs the duty of the chairman of the Rajya Sabha
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [He/ She ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha]
Notes:
When vice president acts as the president, he ceases to be the chairman of Rajya Sabha.
4. Which among the following is also called as lengthiest amendment to Indian Constitution?
[A] 24th
[B] 30th
[C] 40th
[D] 42nd
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Correct Answer: D [42nd]
Notes:
Constitution (42nd) Amendment Act, 1976 was the lengthiest amendment which brought most widespread changes to the Constitution in its history. It is also called Mini-Constitution and Constitution of Indira Gandhi.
5. Under which of the following articles comes the appointment of Administrator of the Union territory by the President of India?
[A] Article 239
[B] Article 240
[C] Article 241
[D] Article 242
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Correct Answer: A [Article 239]
Notes:
Under Article 239, Union Territories are administered by the President through an administrator, who is appointed by him with a suitable designation. This designation is called either Lieutenant Governor or Chief Commissioner or Administrator.
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. The salaries and allowances of the Governor of Indian state are charged from the____?
[A] Consolidated Fund of the State
[B] Consolidated Fund of India
[C] Public Account of India
[D] Contingency Fund of India
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Correct Answer: A [Consolidated Fund of the State]
Notes:
Under the Article 266 (1) of the Constitution of India, a Consolidated Fund of State is constituted. The salaries and allowances of the Governor of Indian state are charged from Consolidated Fund of India.
8. Which among the following acts, incorporated 11th Fundamental duty in Indian Constitution?
[A] 42nd Amendment Act
[B] 44th Amendment Act
[C] 86th Amendment Act
[D] 100th Amendment Act
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Correct Answer: C [86th Amendment Act]
Notes:
Constitution 86th Amendment Act 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”.
9. The CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is known as friend, philosopher and guide of the__?
[A] President of India
[B] Finance Minister of India
[C] Public Account Committee
[D] Public of India
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Correct Answer: C [Public Account Committee]
Notes:
The PAC is an august Parliamentary body that enforces the accountability of the executive, and the CAG as the constitutional instrument of accountability has repeatedly been referred to as the friend, philosopher and guide of the PAC.
10. Which one of the following statements regarding the office of the Speaker is correct? (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] He holds office during the pleasure of the President
[B] He need not be a member of the House at the time of his election but has to become a member of the House within six months from the date of his election
[C] He loses his office if the House is dissolved before the end of its normal tenure
[D] If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker
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Correct Answer: D [If he intends to resign, the letter of his resignation is to be addressed to the Deputy Speaker]
Notes:
The office of the Speaker occupies a pivotal position in our parliamentary democracy. It has been said of the office of the Speaker that while the members of Parliament represent the individual constituencies, the Speaker represents the full authority of the House itself. She is eligible for re-election. On the dissolution of the Lok Sabha, although the Speaker ceases to be a member of the House, she does not vacate her office. The Speaker may, at any time, resign from office by writing under her hand to the Deputy Speaker. The Speaker can be removed from office only on a resolution of the House passed by a majority of all the then members of the House.
