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.
11. Freedom of Press is implicit under which article of Constitution of India?
[A] Article 19
[B] Article 20
[C] Article 21
[D] Article 22
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Correct Answer: A [Article 19]
Notes:
Freedom of Press flows from Article 19 (1) as freedom of speech and expression. However, Freedom of press is not specifically mentioned in Constitution. It was debated in the Constituent Assembly and Dr. Ambedkar, Chairman of the Drafting Committee said that no special mention of the freedom of press was necessary at all as the press and an an individual or a citizen were the same as far as their right of expression was concerned.
12. What is the difference between 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. Legislature of the Union, also called Parliament, consists of the President and the two Houses called Council of States (Rajya Sabha) and House of the People (Lok Sabha).
13. Fundamental duties are mentioned in which of the following parts of Indian Constitution?
[A] Part IV A
[B] Part III
[C] Part II
[D] Part V
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Correct Answer: A [Part IV A]
Notes:
The Fundamental Duties are defined as the moral obligations of all citizens to help promote a spirit of patriotism and to uphold the unity of India. These duties set out in Part IV–A of the Constitution, concern individuals and the nation.
14. Which act provided some share to Indians in the administration of their county?
[A] Regulating Act, 1773
[B] Pitts India Act, 1784
[C] Charter Act of 1833
[D] Charter Act 1813
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Correct Answer: C [ Charter Act of 1833 ]
Notes:
Charter Act of 1833, section 87 stated that no person of India or the Crown would be debarred from any place, post or service subject to the Company on the ground of religion, place of birth, decent or color or any of them.
15. Which act created a new office of the High Commissioner for India in London and transferred to him some of the functions performed by the Secretary of State of India?
[A] Indian Councils Act, 1909
[B] Government of India Act, 1919
[C] Government of India Act, 1935
[D] Indian Independence Act, 1947
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Correct Answer: B [ Government of India Act, 1919 ]
Notes:
The Government of India Act of 1919 provided for the creation of a new office of the High Commissioner for India in London and transferred to him some of the functions hitherto performed by the Secretary of the State of India.
16. How many sessions did Constituent Assembly take to draft the Constitution of India?
[A] 10
[B] 11
[C] 13
[D] 15
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Correct Answer: B [11]
Notes:
Constituent Assembly held total 11 sessions over the course of two years, 11 months and 18 days. The Constitution makers had gone through the Constitutions of about 60 countries to draft the Constitution of India.
17. Several features of the Constitution of India have been borrowed from different sources. Which of the following is not a correct match in this context?
[A] Government of India Act, 1935 – Federal Scheme
[B] British Constitution – Concurrent List
[C] US Constitution – Fundamental Rights
[D] Japanese Constitution – Procedure established by Law
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Correct Answer: B [British Constitution – Concurrent List]
Notes:
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Vice President of the Executive Council, External Affairs and Commonwealth Relations in the first as well as second Interim Cabinet. The president was Lord Wavell – Viceroy and Governor-General of India.
18. Which of the following countries does not have a policy of Dual Citizenship?
[A] Canada
[B] Australia
[C] Pakistan
[D] Nepal
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Correct Answer: D [Nepal]
Notes:
There are several countries in the world which provide dual citizenship. In India’s neighbourhood, Nepal provided single citizenship. Pakistan allows dual citizenship from only 16 countries.
19. In which house the amendments to the Constitution of India can be initiated?
[A] Only in Lok Sabha
[B] Only in Rajya Sabha
[C] Only is State Legislative Assemblies
[D] Either house of Parliament
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Correct Answer: D [Either house of Parliament]
Notes:
The amendment to the Constitution of India can be initiated in either house of Parliament in India. It has been enumerated in article 368(2) of the Constitution of India. The process of Constitutional Amendment has been taken from the Constitution of South Africa.
20. Which of the following can initiate a proposal for the creation or abolition of legislative councils in the states?
[A] Lok Sabha
[B] Rajya Sabha
[C] State legislatures
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: C [State legislatures]
Notes:
As per the Constitution of India the state legislatures cannot initiate any bill or proposal for amending the Constitution except in one case, that is, passing a resolution to request the Parliament for the creation or abolition of legislative councils in the states.
