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. Which among the following justifies the reason that Directive Principles were made explicitly unjustifiable?
[A] The state may not have political will to implement the Directive Principles
[B] The state may not need to implement the Directive principles as Fundamental rights were made justifiable
[C] The implementation of directive principles needs resources which the states may not have
[D] The Constitution does not provide any clear guidelines to implement the directive principles
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Correct Answer: C [The implementation of directive principles needs resources which the states may not have]
Notes:
The reason for making the DPSPs explicitly unjustifiable are that the implementation of directive principles needs resources which the states may not have.
12. Which of the following Country doesn’t have a written Constitution?
[A] Bangladesh
[B] United States of America
[C] Australia
[D] United Kingdom
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Correct Answer: D [United Kingdom]
Notes:
Britain does not have a codified constitution but an unwritten one formed of Acts of Parliament, court judgments and conventions. Instead of such a constitution, certain documents stand to serve as replacements in lieu of one.
13. What is the correct meaning of the word DYARCHY? (UPSC Prelims 1980).
[A] A system of dual government in Bengal
[B] Backward classes were entitled to vote
[C] A few subjects were transferred to the Provincial Ministries and the rest retained by the Executive Council
[D] Hindus and Muslims could vote separately
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Correct Answer: C [A few subjects were transferred to the Provincial Ministries and the rest retained by the Executive Council]
Notes:
Dyarchy is a system of double government introduced by the Government of India Act 1919. It marked the first introduction of the democratic principle into the executive branch of the British administration of India.
Sir Lionel Curtis is known as the father of Dyarchy in India. The principle of dyarchy was a division of the executive branch of each provincial government into authoritarian and popularly responsible sections. The first was composed of executive councillors, appointed, as before, by the crown.
14. Which among the following commissions suggested the abolishment of the I.A.S. and the I.P.S.? (UPSC Prelims 1993)
[A] Dhebar Commission
[B] Kalekar Commission
[C] Kher Commission
[D] Rajamannar Commission
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Correct Answer: D [Rajamannar Commission]
Notes:
The Rajamannar Commission proposed the abolishment of the Indian Administrative Service (I.A.S) and the Indian Police Service (I.P.S). These services are both All India Services under Article 312 of the Indian Constitution. The reason for this proposal was that these services were often perceived as an interruption in the routine administration of the states by the central government. This recommendation was aimed at giving more administrative control to the states, promoting decentralization and enhancing efficiency in the state’s operations.
15. Which of the following categories of persons became the citizens of India at its commencement i.e., on January, 1950?
- persons domiciled in India
- persons migrated from Pakistan
- persons migrated from Pakistan but later returned
- persons of Indian origin residing outside India
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 3 & 4
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: D [All of the above]
Notes:
According to the Constitution, four categories of persons became the citizens of India at its commencement: (1) a person domiciled in India (b) persons migrated from Pakistan (c) persons migrated to Pakistan but later returned (d) persons of Indian origin residing outside India.
16. Which of the following was not added to the Directive Principles by 42nd Amendment of the Constitution?
[A] Participation of workers in the management of industries
[B] Equal justice and free legal aid to poor
[C] Uniform civil code
[D] Protection of children and youth from exploitation
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Correct Answer: C [Uniform civil code]
Notes:
In the following except Uniform Civil Code all were added by 42nd Amendment to the Constitution of India. Article 39 A asks the state to promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor. Preservation of the health and strength of workers and children against forcible abuse is covered in Article 39 (f) and Article 43 A secures the participation of workers in the management of industries (Article 43 A).
17. Which of the following provisions in Directive Principles of State Policy reflect the Gandhian Principles?
[A] To promote equal justice and to provide free legal aid to the poor
[B] Equitable distribution of material resources of the community for the common good
[C] Uniform civil code
[D] Organise village panchayats
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Correct Answer: D [Organise village panchayats]
Notes:
Gandhian ideology represents the programme of reconstruction enunciated by Gandhi during the national movement. Article 40 directs the state to organise village panchayats and endow them with necessary powers and authority to enable them to function as units of self-government.
18. Which of the following is not a Fundamental Duty?
[A] To protect monuments and places of public importance
[B] To respect National Anthem
[C] To protect and improve the natural environment
[D] To safeguard public property
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Correct Answer: A [To protect monuments and places of public importance]
Notes:
Option 1 is incorrect as the statement ‘to protect monuments and places of public importance’ is not mentioned under Article 51A of the Constitution of India. All other statements are a part of the Article 51A. Protection of monuments and places and objects of national importance is in article 49 under directive principles.
19. How many days of prior notice is required for the impeachment of the President of India?
[A] 7 days
[B] 14 days
[C] 25 days
[D] 30 days
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Correct Answer: B [14 days]
Notes:
The impeachment charges against the President of Inida can be initiated by either House of Parliament. These charges should be signed by one-fourth members of the House, and a 14 days’ notice should be given to the President.
20. Who becomes the acting President in case there is no Vice President and the post of President falls vacant?
[A] Chief Justice of Supreme Court
[B] Lok Sabha Speaker
[C] Vice Chairman of Rajya Sabha
[D] Attorney General of India
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Correct Answer: A [Chief Justice of Supreme Court]
Notes:
According to the President (discharge of functions) Act, 1969 the Chief Justice of India shall act as the President of India when office of both President and Vice President fall Vacant. And in the absence of CJI, the seniormost Judge of the Supreme Court shall perform the functions of the President.
